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215-925-7266
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City's Best

219 N 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Fax: 215-923-4191

Find this business under: Restaurants, Restaurants-Asian

  • Business Hours: Mon. 11:00 AM-9:30 PM, Tues. 11:00 AM-9:30 PM, Wed. 11:00 AM-9:30 PM, Thu. 11:00 AM-9:30 PM, Fri. 11:00 AM-9:30 PM, Sat. 11:00 AM-9:30 PM, Sun. 11:00 AM-9:30 PM
  • Credit Cards Accepted: MasterCard

This is the archetypal family-owned Chinese restaurant. It's small and unassuming, with nary a hint of what one would call ambience. But what Lee How Fook lacks in atmosphere it surely makes up for in flavor and intrigue. The menu items that seem to be the favorites are Lee How Fook's signature salt-baked squid, hot-and-sour soup, Singapore noodles, and abalone and duck soup. There's the usual cadre of Chinese favorites, but the family (Dad cooks; Mom runs the dining room) also is happy to provide some more authentic, adventuresome culinary diversions, such as tripe, chicken feet and hearts, and various exotic hot pots. A lot of what you'll find on the menu can't be had at other restaurants in town. One indication of how seriously this little place fares on the Philly restaurant scene is that this is where you'll find other local chefs unwinding after slaving over their own hot stoves.

9 Ratings and Reviews

  • THE BEST

    Review rating : 5out of 5   PWaveJMS - 10/26/2008

    We have been going to FOOKS for many years. It is our favorite restaurant and we are foodies. You will not be disappointed. THE BEST. Joan, PWaveJMS@aol.com. PS: We never need a doggie bag as everything is immediately devoured. Our Grandkids love it also.

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   Linlee1222 - 07/09/2008

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   CharlotteTyson - 06/11/2008

  • Salt baked squid, salt baked squid, salt baked squid

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Proteus31415 - 05/31/2008

    Did I mention the salt baked squid...
    Actually, there are more dishes than one could want, always well prepared and delicious.
    Try the salt baked squid!

  • Fish and Squid

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Cdrwga - 05/31/2008

    The salt baked squid and broiled fish is very special. They will also cook your own freshly caught stripped bass when you bring it in......much better than you could do yourself.....besides you're tired from all that standing in the surf........and the oysters in black bean sauce,,huge and wonderful flavor (where do they get them ?) are to dreamed about all summer.

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   DannDriff - 05/16/2008

  • Best Chinese food ever

    Review rating : 5out of 5   pzuno03 - 01/10/2006

    If I had to choose one last meal it would be from Lee How Fook, ever since I discovered this place I have been going at least once a week. I refuse to eat any other chinese food, it is just that good. And most of the servers are very helpful with the menu offering no language barrier. The only drawback is, that oce people catch on to this resturaunt it will be hard to get a seat. If it came down to it I would bathe myself in Lee How Fook's food. But seriously I highly suggest this resturaunt!

  • You don't want to miss!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   tempas - 02/22/2005

    Excellent food is not enough said. We live in Center City and would think to go no where else for authentic Chinese. Owned by a wonderful, very friendly family. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Highly recommended!

  • Need to add more stars

    Review rating : 5out of 5   manda8093 - 12/27/2004

    Small place, but I recommend bringing large groups of friends. You can sit 10+ at a table or just 2. If you ever need a friend come out on Thursdays. We will alway give a good word. Oh the food, FANTASTIC!!

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