M Kee Reviews

I used to live in Philly and this spot is a good place to eat lunch in Chinatown. Don't expect good service like a more upscale restaurant (the price is under $10 guys!), especially during the busy hours (weekend). The roast duck, pork and the vegetable are good.

Haven't been to M Kee in several months. Unfortunately prices have gone up. Now instead of being really cheap, it just inexpensive. The three waitresses were very helpful because we wanted dishes from the chinese menu but we can't read or speak Chinese. Their peoblem is that they speak very little English. They understand us but have trouble speaking our language. The manager is very fluent in both languages so she helped us select two dishes. The first was ground pork, fried fish and chinese okra. Dont confuse Chinese okra with the American variety, totally different looks like a long catus and doesn't have slime. Very tasty. The fried fishe was small squares of white fish coated in a light flour batter--yummy. The ground pork was almost the consistency of bolognese. Really delicious. The second dish was simply chinese sausage(lap chong). It's sweet but also has a definite pork taste. It was paired with chinese broccoli in a very like sauce. The two dishes along with hot and sour soup cost us $37.00 plus tip. Again not cheap but we did not order the standard Cantonese-American duck and pork and wonton soup. Any dinner under $20 per person in this day and age is a bargain. The restaurant is clean the staff is friendly and helpful. Well worth the visit

After trying their delicious duck a few months ago, we returned today to pick up take-out dishes and several items of BBQ items. The BBQ meat items were about 30% weight than what we were charged. The meats costs $16 per lb. We ordered 3 lbs of roast pork, and 1 lb of crispy skin pork. The receipt indicated 3.1 and 1.43 lb respectively. We put the meats in zip lock bags for freezing, then decided to weigh them as they felt lighter than expected. The actual weight was 2.2lb and 1.07 lb. That came to an overcharge of about 1.26 lb, equivalence of $20. So watch out when you are there. I give them a rating of 2 as the food tastes good, but with the cheating of weight, that is unethical.

We had been going to Ting Wong for years and always enjoyed the food. We visited often enough that the normally semi rude staff knew us and knew what we ordered. Suddenly they were gone and we had to look for a new plase to satisfy our taste for good chinese food. Unfortunately we started at 11th and Race at Tasty Place and worked down the block to 10th street and M Kee. When we walked in the door the entry way was full and I thought this will not work. My wife looked beyond the crowd to see that the small dining area was not crowed at all. Everyone was doing take out. Ordered our standard bill of fare at a new restaurant-Hot and Sour Soup. Good not great needed less vinegar and more hot. Has a good flavor. From eating Hot and Sour Soup I know that it is one dish that is made to order and will vary every time I order it. It all depends on who is making it. The next dish is allway a meat and rice dish-normally its duck or BBQ pork or Pig or cuttle fish. To my amazement M Kee offers a three meat combination for $9.00. What a deal! we orderedduck pork and pig. No pig but had cuttle fish. What a delight. All three meats were very well prepared and extremely tasty. Next dish was salt and pepper squid. Done perfectly-tasted like fried squid should-not over done not underdone. That should have been enough but the lady at the register who was the only member of the staff that spoke and understood english talked us into Ho Fun(wide noodles, brown gravy and bbq pork). It was excellent! The only issue was that this type of restaurant caters to the Chinese population and most of the staff speaks only broken english. WE will return again very soon and begin the process of learning and teaching how to speak to one another. I highly recommend visiting M Kee just remember to be patient-they speak better english than I speak chinese! The entire meal was $33.00

This wonderful little restaurant tucked away in Chinatown can easily be missed amidst the larger more garish establishments. Though you're likely to notice the roasted ducks and occasional pig head in the window, along with the chef using his cleaver and chopping block to his creations for serving. Chinese barbecue is a specialty all it's own, with just about every restaurant claiming to have the best Peking duck or roast pork in Chinatown! Though it is often a daunting task to work up the courage, especially if you are solo as this traveler is, to try one of these restaurants which are more popular with locals then tourists. The Chinese are not known for being overly friendly, but this does not mean they are rude, it is more a cultural thing. I mention this because it is not unusual to be seated with a grunt, and have your serving utensils slapped on the table along with a menu, only to be approached a few minutes later with "ready"? I do not let this bother me is I realize it is not a reflection on how they feel about the customer, they do not display a lot of emotion to strangers. This restaurant is the exception to the rule. The waitresses and hostess are very kind and friendly, speak perfect English and are very accommodating! A wonderful half Peking duck, a style which means it is roasted to perfection and served with steamed buns, which are referred to as "pancakes" but are actually delicious fluffy dough you may be familiar with if you like bao, or steamed pork buns. They come with chopped scallions, as well as duck sauce which you spread on your bun along with a few scallions, some duck meat and make a mini sandwich. A half a roast duck along with six buns, sauce and scallions can be had for less then $15.! A seven dollar roast pig appetizer I enjoyed, turned out to be delicious ,and about three times the size of what I expected to receive. You can tell this place is wonderful, as there is a steady stream of locals coming in to get their dinner for takeout. Some caveats for newbies: Peking duck, and roasted meats in general at Chinese barbecue restaurants are served room temp to partially warm. This is because they have been cooked ahead of time, and are kept warm to serve. They take hours to prepare, and you are fortunate not to have to put your order in at least a day ahead of time. If you are not used to eating your duck or pork this way, you can request they heat in the microwave for you, but that does destroy the crispiness of the skin, which the true aficionados lust for! Roast pork and duck are prized for their crispy skin and tasty fat. If you do not enjoy delicious fatty barbecue, this is not for you. If you do not enjoy duck sauce and the ritual of making your mini Chinese tacos, this is not for you. The other thing I enjoy about M Kee, is the unpretentious homey atmosphere, and the willingness to accommodate a solo diner. I had been turned away from several more popular restaurants, because they did not want to see a single diner, which is unfortunate for them because I am a very generous tipper and loyal returning guest if I am treated well. Do not be afraid to stop in and try this unique and delicious dining experience, there are other items on the menu and I encourage you to share amongst yourselves!

One day after a mid morning appointment in Center City, I was hungry for breakfast. I checked on TripAdvisor for restaurants in Chinatown offering congee. MKee had good comments and I had never been there so I tried it. A typical storefront restaurant with a kitchen area in front and hardtop tables had one table in front loaded with take out orders prepared for the approaching lunch time. There were several tables occupied apparently by locals.Shortly after I ordered, my large bowl of very hot congee with pork arrived as well as a water glass full of tea. I ate it slowly because it was so hot and it was exactly what I had wanted, congee well populated with pieces of pork. It also had about 2 tablespoons of green onion on top. I saw several interesting dishes served to tables around me which I would like to try in a future visit. The restaurant appears reasonably clean. The service was fast and polite. The meal was what I wanted and was good. I shall go there again.

Looks simpily just like another Chinese restaurant with stuffs hanging out by the window, yet, I would recommend roast duck over rice, with or without fried egg with ginger dipping spice on the side. O, don't forget to ask for free soup if u are going for lunch. Please don't be surprised if you may find chicken feet in the soup...

When ever we visit Chinatown we always debate about picking up some duck. Of course it has to be from M Kee’s. Their the best and it’s fun to watch them cut it up too.

This is our go to place when we go to Philly for lunch or dinner. They have continued to inmmpress us every single time. The best things they have there are the bbq meats. Keep up the good work! :)

Three people and a total of 15$ per person (plus tips). This included a spring roll starter and a very large portion of shrimp pan fried noodle for two an equally large shrimp mai fun for one. The place itself is not exclusively decorated with its plastic table cloths, but the food was very good and plentiful. Value for money is definitely top.

You want to have the best Singapore Noodles in town? Go to M Kee! My family and I have ordered from this place for years, and the quality remains the best around. Jessie is the front desk manager, speaks English, and is always friendly and efficient.

Boy did we get a bum steer when someone we relied on told us this place has great food. It stinks. There is zero atmosphere. The service is horrible. The food is worse.We ordered hot and sour soup, seafood fried rice, salted squid and Peking duck. Twenty minutes, still no food. and the staff continued to ignore us.Ten minutes later out came the squid. A huge portion overly battered, overly fried and greasy. Tried eating one. It would have been easier to chew rubber bands. But no rice. We did get the hot and sour soup, though. It would have been fine if not so salty. We also got the seafood fried rice. It was tasteless and the seafood was almost non-existent. At this point, an hour had passed and still no Peking Duck and no word from any servers, although we say plenty of roasted ducks being carried to the window. We gave up. Nobody cared. The cashier repeated "sorry" but it was clear she was more intent on something else. Truly a horrible experience. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY.

Their rice dishes, and wonton noodle soup, chow fun, lo-mein dishes, and home made roast pork or char-siew are excellent, and simply the BEST HANDS DOWN !!!!! Keep-up the good work....

The soups are very good. Won ton noodle with chia shu pork, roast pig or duck. Very filling. The meat and rice entrees are equally as filling and cheap. I prefer the fish fillet with pickled vegetables over rice. You can’t go wrong here. The waitstaff is very friendly albeit English-challenged but they try. A great spot for authentic Hong Kong cuisine.

We did take out. We bought 2 roast ducks and some barbecued pork. The duck was a little fatty but with crispy skin and great taste.

We had gotten the Hong Kong roast meat for takeout before but hadn't dined in, so this time we decided to do just that when we stopped in Chinatown. We ordered the popular noodle soups (wontons, shrimp dumplings and fish balls) and my childhood favorite rice dish (fish fillets in creamy corn sauce), and they were all good. We also ordered a quarter of the roast duck, and it wasn't presented well on the dish perhaps we were more accustomed to ordering half. It tasted fine though. My rice came with free soup of the day which was seaweed tofu that I didn't care for much. All that for under $30!

My wife and I have a simple screening process to pick a Chinese restaurant. Step 1- find a restaurant with ducks and/or pigs hanging in the window. Step 2- Eat at said restaurant. We found M Kee on our first visit to Philly. Frustrated by a lack of dim sum open at 7:30am on Sunday, we rambled about Chinatown like Sunday drivers on the freeway. Though we'd walked passed several times prior, this occasion was different. The juices glistened in a different way, the ducks calling to us from beyond the grave. We walked in to a line [out the door] waiting for duck and found a table for two. Of everything we ordered, we truly enjoyed the roast duck and roast pig Hong Kong-style noodles. Generous portion of meat, not-too-salty broth, and noodles for days. The roast pork (Different from pig) is excellent on its own (appetizer) and the fried dumplings are better than anything we have in DC, but pale in comparison to Prosperity Dumpling in NYC. What we like: GREAT duck/pig, generous portion, caters predominantly to Chinese diners. What we don't like: Other foods are so/so, cash only (shocker). Bottom Line: Definitely worth your time if you're a noodle lover. Also worth it to be a part of the drama in the split of Siu Kee and M Kee-- history in the making!

I was impressed by the authentic taste of the soup, the beef stew was tender and tasty, the wonton had a fresh shrimp tucked into the thin wrap, everything was well prepared. The price was also very reasonable, definitely will come back here if I visit Philly again

This restaurant actually emerged after some people left Teen Won (around the corner). Since then, Teen Won has been getting less customers and M Kee has been getting a lot. I come here quite often for takeout and for dining in. Their prices are extremely low, food comes very quickly, and the staff is friendly (at least to me, who speaks cantonese). The lady at the cash register and the man behind the butcher counter usually starts conversations with me. If you have the mindset that these workers are not fortunate to be born into luxury, and are therefore lacking in manners and language, then you will see their friendliness and their capabilities. If you want to get the pork with the crispy skin, you will have to go earlier in the day, because it sells out very quickly. Their squid, fish ball noodles, and any of their rice with meat is simply delicious. Every rice entree gets a free bowl pork bone soup, so do ask them about it, because they will not give it to you automatically (it's an insider secret). The only time I had a bad experience was when I ordered their 3 Treasure rice plate with 2 meats and an egg and after that, my sister and I (we were the only ones who ordered that dish) had terrible diarrhea the week after. We believed it was the egg that was cooked semi-raw (it's supposed to be cooked that way). Anyways, won't be eating eggs from there anymore!

Stopped here with some work colleagues on a Friday afternoon. It wasn’t packed so we got a table. Food was good but service was ploddingly slow. They were doing more takeout here than eat in service this day. We waited and waited for simple lunches. The food was good although one of my colleagues ordered a pork dish and was served a beef dish. Our waiter’s English skills were very limited...

Visited M Kee multiple times. The food was okay but there are better around in Chinatown. Their congee were okay but can be more tasty. The wonton and dumpling were a bit mushy as others have commented. Had their lamb dried bean curb stick hot pot - while tasty, not much meat but quite a bit of bones.

Seeing food hanging by the window? Drool on your way into the restaurant. Duck is my favorite and lunch menu has the best deal.

Lots of roast duck and pork hang at the glass see through window from the street level attracted us the come in. Many customers order to go. We dined in and easy to find a table. Customers are mostly Asian. Roast duck and pork is excellent. Calamari fried is pretty good. Snow pea shoot vegetable stir fried with garlic is excellent. Flat noodle with shrimp dim sum is very good. Fast service. Cash only. Consistent service and design of restaurant in orange color theme. Parking only problem as there is none and expensive around the area.

It was lunch time in China Town, where to eat? As I was checking the posted menu at one restaurant, a Chinese gentleman was exiting and told me, "Don't go there, Food no good." So, I randomly selected M Kee after reviewing their posted menu. I was impressed by the number of offerings available and the very affordable prices. It is a small restaurant but excellent service. After being seated, I was immediately brought a glass of hot tea--which was welcomed because it was quite cold outside. I ordered pork, rice & Chinese vegetables. Not only was it delicious, it was literally a plate full. The vast majority of those eating in the restaurant were Chinese, which I interpreted as a stamp of approval by the local community.

It's Chinese New Years weekend, and we wanted to get some roast duck, so decided to try this place. We stood in line (very popular place!), and wanted to get a whole roast duck to go, but someone had already ordered two, so they offered us "half and half" instead - half roast duck, half flat duck. We accepted, and also got a pound of the roast pork (char siu) and an order of pork fried rice. The roast duck had awesome flavor - loved it! It could have been crispier, but was good. The flat duck was disappointing - the skin and meat were chewy. The roast pork was amazing - this was the stand out of them all! Great flavor and went perfectly with the fried rice. The fried rice was also great. The prices here were great, as well, as they charge the duck by half/whole, and not the pound. Duck has a lot of bones, so I find that it's not as great a deal when someone charges by the pound. Delicious food - we will definitely be back!

Very fresh and delicious Hong Kong style cuisine with great service. The waitstaff was very attentive to our colleagues who needed forks!

We thought Chinatown might be the best option for Christmas Day since most other restaurants were closed. The food was really good. My son enjoyed the Peking Duck. They provided hot Jasmine tea, which was nice. There was a whole smoked pig waiting to be picked up. Waiter messed up my meat on my order but charged correctly and I’m glad he did in the end. They do NOT accept credit cards. Had to run around to the corner bakery to get some cash. They were kind about our mistake.

The food is almost as good as mom's! The staff is friendly, and we often have dinner, and then take-out for a meal for the following day.

I am always interested in Chinese family style restaurants with hanging bbq meats in the window as I know I can find cheap eats on the go. This place has been there for about 4 - 5 years and it is now my preferred place to grab a rice dish or noodle soup dish. The prices are comparable to others, but the bbq meats are tasty and provided in great quantities (or so it seemed to me). I like volume food, especially bbq meat dishes I had the bbq roast pork and pig and it was very filling and satisfying. The only down side was the number of Chinese speaking customers who barged in and shouted their order over me while I was trying to place my order in English. I guess that is how it is sometimes. But the food is a winner, at least for the BBQ stuff.

Bought congee late the day but it was diluted and not very tasty. The included shredded pork was dried till it was like jerky.

We recently visited this place after many years eating at Ting Wong (around the corner at 138 N. 10th St.) This place was opened about 5-6 years ago by former employees of Ting Wong. Some of the roasted barbeque meats - duck and pig are pretty good, but the roast pork, roast duck, and soy sauce chicken are too salty and have too much soy sauce. The noodle and rice dishes are okay. The wontons are not fresh tasting with grisly fatty pork hunks. Same for the reopened Ting Wong in November, 2014, which used to have excellent wontons. Overall, this place is okay and very reasonable for lunch.

We had chow foon, kong kong style noodles, and egg noodles soup. The Hong Kong style noodles came with roast duck and roast pork which were barely reheated. The roast pork was quite salty. It seemed like just an ok inexpensive lunch place. The broth on the wonton soup we ordered was thin and the wonton seemed a bit rough.

A mom and pop restaurant with cheap dishes with good authentic Hong Kong dishes. They were friendly and helpful.