THE BEST. Food is always amazing and so many gf options!
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— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and appreciated our gluten-free options. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Late writing this review as we went back on NYE- even with it being insanely busy it was a completely safe experience. Staff know what’s up and have a way of marking gluten free needs in their handheld devices for taking orders. The food we got was so tasty and the cocktails were out of this world. I don’t live in Philly anymore but intend on coming here whenever I’m back in town. They also are able to accommodate big groups as they have larger tables and even small separate rooms in the back. Recommend getting a reservation for this spot!
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Thank you for your review, and we're glad to hear you had a great experience and you enjoyed our gluten-free options and cocktails. It's wonderful to know you'll be returning whenever you're back in town. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
AMAZING FOOD!!! Hadn’t had battered chicken dishes in so long, and they have great ways of keeping it safe. The sesame chicken was amazing! It was so delicious, and I wish I could come back all the time!
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We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food! We're glad we could provide you with a safe and delicious dining experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Since 2011, EMei has emerged as one of Philadelphia's premier dining destinations, celebrated for its authentic Chinese cuisine curated by Master Chef Zhao and a team of 6 wok chefs that born and trained in the Sichuan region of China.
Boasting over 50 years of expertise in mastering Sichuan cuisine, Chef Zhao skillfully infuses dishes with bold chili oils, aromatic peppercorns, and expertly seasoned cuts of fish, meat, and produce.
Situated conveniently in Chinatown, EMei diligently procures fresh ingredients daily. With a menu featuring 120 items, including house-made egg rolls and dumplings, we take pride in crafting everything in-house. This commitment not only ensures quality but also enables us to offer a wide selection of gluten-free and vegetarian options.
EMei’s Recent Highlights:
- 50 Best Restaurants by Philadelphia Magazine in 2023 & 24;
- Philly's Best Szechuan Restaurant by Craig Laban & The Inquirer;
- Ranked #1 on Top 50 Places to Eat in Philadelphia - Yelp 2023;
- Featured in "Where to Eat in Philadelphia" by Food & Wine Magazine;
Have eaten here twice. Extensive gf menu. Items marked on menu. Gf soy sauce available. We get fried rice. Many options.
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— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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Thank you for your continued patronage and for sharing your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you've enjoyed dining with us and appreciate our extensive gluten-free menu options. We look forward to serving you again soon for another satisfying meal!
Great to have a big menu of Szechuan food that is gluten free. Owner makes a conscious effort to ensure gf options and safety.
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— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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We're delighted to hear that you appreciated our efforts in providing gluten-free options and ensuring safety. It's our pleasure to accommodate dietary needs while maintaining the authentic flavors of Szechuan cuisine. We hope to welcome you back soon for another satisfying dining experience!
So many options we can’t normally have (battered chicken dishes, desserts) and felt super safe. Ordering delivery through their website they even have an option to mark dishes to be made gluten free. Would definitely go back!
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— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our diverse menu and felt safe dining with us. We're glad our gluten-free options met your needs, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Update: Been here 3 times now and never had an issue. Although it is always very busy but they keep GF very safe.
I had a great experience here. The food was great and our server was very nice and knowledgeable and made me feel safe.
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— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed our food and felt well taken care of by our server. Your safety and satisfaction are top priorities for us. We hope to see you again soon for another great dining experience!
Amazing food and super knowledgeable staff! They were able to make everything at our table (we ordered family style) gluten free minus the dumplings.
I def recommend gf general tsos chicken! And had no reaction afterwards
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our amazing food. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to serve you again soon!
We visited the other night with a large group. We had several allergies in the group and everyone had a safe experience!! The food was delicious! We’ll be back.
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Thank you for choosing us for your group! We're delighted everyone had a great time and that we could accommodate your allergies safely. Your satisfaction means a lot, and we can't wait to welcome you all back soon for another wonderful dining experience!
Delicious food and my partner (celiac) had no problems. Make a reservation - they are busy!! Also, wait for a waiter to check in with you and order through them and not the online ordering app at the table - that way you can double check things. They were super accommodating and also didn’t mind us double checking everything. Huge portions and very reasonable pricing!
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— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed our delicious food and service. We're always here to accommodate and ensure everything aligns with your preferences. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Amazing! I’m celiac and haven’t gotten to experience Chinese food in a while. General Tso’s chicken! My favorite, and it might have been the best General Tso’s chicken I ever had??
Heck yeah!
If ordering for delivery you can see which items can be made gluten free and easily select “make gluten free.”
Also got gluten free Dan Dan noodles with pork. Delicious.
Please give this place your business! Will be my new go to!
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to offer delicious gluten-free options, ensuring everyone enjoys a pleasant dining experience, especially those with dietary needs like celiac. We're thrilled to bring you back to Chinese cuisine! Your support means a lot, and we can't wait to welcome you back!
Had a weird dining experience but the food was gluten free and delicious and the menu was clearly marked.
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First time in 10 years I was able to eat in Chinatown. 80% of menu they can do gluten free. It was so delicious!
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Great food and nice atmosphere. Lots of gluten free options and they were knowledgeable about cross contamination concerns.
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Seriously amazing. Haven’t had Chinese food like this since before celiac! Delivers via caviar -and can easily mark gf for menu. So it’s clear what to order. It was so good.
Went to sit down this weekend. And it was amazing! Authentic amazing GF Chinese food. A must try.
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— Separate gluten-free menu
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This place is very delicious and the menu is very clearly marked for gf. i ate delivery from here two nights ago and felt fine the next day but then i ate the leftovers for lunch and dinner yesterday and have woken up with some symptoms today. I definitely feel glutened now although a mild and not horrible case. So maybe its safe for me in small quantities but not repeatedly? I didn’t call to check if their fried stuff is in a separate fryer or other cross contamination questions and probably should have been more careful. I had the kung pao chicken, mapo tofu, dandan noodles, and woodear mushroom and squash. I enjoyed the food a lot! I am not terribly sick but having a small reaction to it after 2 days.
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We're sorry to hear about your symptoms.
I would like to clarify once again that DanDan noodles can be prepared gluten-free.
I've escalated your feedback to our manager. To provide reassurance, please allow me to clarify that we do use separate pots in our kitchen to prevent cross-contamination. However, we will reiterate to our staff to be even more vigilant and attentive to the details. If you'd like to share more details, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. EMei looks forward to serving you again.
Delicious! Great variety. Very fresh and flavorful.
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Many options marked on the menu and most of the dishes can be made gluten free. General Tso chicken was great!
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Plenty of gf options with a hole lot more that can be made gf, and they are all clearly marked on the menu. Our server was also great in her attentiveness to dietary restrictions. Best of all, the food was very well done and had great flavor
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Server took celiac seriously and went and spoke to the kitchen directly about our order, as well as providing a specific GF menu. Many of the dishes are already GF here, and so many more can be made GF. Really wonderful food and experience. Will definitely be back!
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Wonderful from start to finish. All GF items are marked clearly, which is next to impossible to find in Chinatown. Don’t let the Szechuan moniker scare you aware if you’re scared of spice, as they’ll modify dishes for you. We thoroughly enjoyed all our food and plan to make it our go to Chinese spot - it is worth the drive.
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— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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Truly cannot rave enough! I’ve heard such good things about this place and it lived up to the hype! I had a great dinner with my non-gf significant other! We both agreed how wonderful it was. I cannot wait to eat here again! I will be ordering again so soon! Ordered through DoorDash and had no issues!
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— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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The food was delicious. However there was definitely some cross contamination because I had a significant reaction start eating here.
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First of all, we apologize for the negative experience you had. We still have great faith in our professional food handling procedures. Would you mind letting us know what dishes you ordered? Would you please reach out to [email protected] at your convenience? Our chef will conduct a thorough examination of each dish and cooking step.
Lots of gluten free options on the menu and the knowledgeable staff will work with you to make the other items gluten free too. The food was delicious too!
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Very helpful and accommodating for gluten-free needs! Have a separate menu and can make adjustments to other menu items as well!
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They had a big Gluten Free menu, with GF prominently on the menu, and server says there's a separate gluten free fryer in the kitchen, which is safe, and I'm glad, which was delicious,and i loved it very much and will come back for more.
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Thank you! I love that you loved it.