
Tips/Recommendations: Even though we did not wait too long for Saturday, I would recommend going during the week if you can to avoid the larger crowds/busy times. Very lightly breaded but so crunchy and delicious! There are some special menu items you can get made to order, but we were satisfied with all the cart options! They do have a take-out menu. Their calamari was probably the best we’ve had.


Try the salt-baked shrimp, clams with black bean sauce, or General Tso's chicken. Menu: As soon as we sat down, the carts were coming around with our options to order! Some of my favorites included the shau mai, dumplings and green beans. Ocean Harbor Restaurant Review: This Hong Kong-style dim sum palace features specialties such as shark's fin soup and vinegary shredded pork with garlic sauce, along with rarities like eel, braised abalone, sea cucumber and conch. They even have a stage for when they are rented out for events!ĭrinks: Hot tea and water are the go to options and really all my parents and I needed! They do have other drinks and a bar for more options! haha There are plenty of tables for seatings for small or big parties. Even with Covid, they were very clean and switch out all in between guests. If you are not familiar with dim sum restaurants, they bring carts around with their different menu items that you get to select what you want. Although it was very busy, the staff kept the line moving and were quick with service.

For mom’s birthday meal, I was there to enjoy all the yums and celebrate as well!Īmbiance/Atmosphere: We went on a Saturday afternoon. Someone said this was one of the best if not the best in Chinatown. They had asked for a recommendation while walking and Chinatown. Her and dad had recently went and really enjoyed it. CCDF, the charitable affiliate of the CCD, was launched in 2016 to support the next generation of public space improvements in Center City Philadelphia. Birthday meals are a must! Mom decided to go to Ocean Harbor Dim Sum in Chinatown in Philly.
