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Mei Mei, Philadelphia, PA

Mei Mei

4.4
4.4
1526 Reviews
$50 and over
Taiwanese
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Mei Mei led by Chef Jay Ho, is a vibrant cornerstone of Philadelphia's dining scene, offering a captivating blend of Asian fusion cuisine in the heart of Old City. Mei Mei is renowned for its lively atmosphere and innovative dishes that reflect Chef Jay Ho's creative vision and culinary expertise.

The restaurant's ambiance is as inviting as it is stylish, with an energetic yet intimate vibe that sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're seeking a lively evening out with friends or a memorable meal for a special occasion, Mei Mei provides a welcoming environment that caters to all occasions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Taiwanese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (267) 979-3473
  • Website
    https://www.meimeiphl.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jay Ho
  • Location
    33 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Area
    Old City
  • Cross Street
    Trotters Alley & S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    Market-Frankford Line 2nd & Market
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Small Plates

Appetizers

  • EdamameUSD 12.00

    Wok Tossed Togarashi Spice, Minced Garlic, Scallion, Salt and Pepper *Shells Are Not Edible

    • Cheesesteak EggrollsUSD 18.00

      Sliced Ribeye, Sautéed Onions, Cheese blend| Served with Spicy Canto Ketchup one the side

      • Veggie Spring RollsUSD 12.00

        Shredded Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Served On The Side

        • Taiwanese Style Chicken WingsUSD 15.00

          5 Crispy Wings, Wok Tossed in Garlic, Scallions, X.O. Spice

          • Edamame DumplingsUSD 15.00

            Edamame Filling, Scallions, Sweet Soy Vinaigrette, Red Chili Flakes, Pandered, 5 Per Order

            • Chicken DumplingsUSD 14.00

              Chicken filling, Scallions, Sweet Soy Vinaigrette, Red Chili Flakes; Choice of Pan-seared or Crispy

              • Shumai DumplingsUSD 20.00

                4 Dumplings, Shrimp, Scallions, Sweet Soy Vinaigrette, Crispy

                • Spare RibsUSD 21.00

                  Pork Spare Ribs, 12 Hour Slow Roasted, House-made Char Siu

                  • Dragon Fire ShrimpUSD 28.00

                    Crispy Shrimp, Gochujang Infused Chili Mayo, Pickled Asian Slaw

                    • Mei Mei BaoUSD 18.00

                      Soft Asian Steamed Buns, Crispy Shrimp Boom-Boom Sauce, Pickled Vegetables, 3 Buns per order

                      • Grilled Skewers

                        Select a minimum of 3 skewers of your choice!

                        • Mei Mei RollUSD 15.00

                          Spicy Mayo Crab, Shrimp, Cucumbers Topped with Salmon, Eel Sauce, and Tempura Crisps.

                          • Chili Pepper ShrimpUSD 28.00

                            Crispy Colossal Shrimp, Garlic, X.O. Spice, Citrus Aioli, Crispy Rice Noodles

                            Main Course

                            • Wok Tossed Lamb ChopsUSD 45.00

                              Five lamb chops, scallions, garlic; served with Asian Spring Mix Salad (contains peanuts)

                              • Medium Rare
                              • Medium
                              • Medium Well
                              • Well Done

                            • Beijing ChickenUSD 32.00

                              Roasted Half Chicken, 3 day Marinade, Served with Broccolini , Scallion Mash, and a side of Asian BBQ sauce.

                              • Pan Seared Glazed SalmonUSD 38.00

                                Pan-seared 10 oz Salmon; Bok Choy, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Jasmine rice. Your Choice of Teriyaki Or Spicy Pineapple Dragon Breath Glaze

                                • Medium Rare
                                • Medium
                                • Medium Well
                                • Well Done
                                • White Rice
                                • Scallion Fried Rice
                                • Teriyaki
                                • Spicy Pineapple Dragon's Breath

                              • Miso Chilean Sea BassUSD 40.00

                                Pan Seared 8 oz Chilean Sea Bass, Shiitake Mushrooms, Steamed Bok Choy, Miso Reduction Roasted Sesame Oil, Scallions, Served With Jasmine Rice

                                • Crispy SnapperUSD 48.00

                                  Fried Whole fish, Thai Chili Sauce

                                  • Land & SeaUSD 42.00

                                    12 oz NY Strip, Shrimp, Mix Peppers, Onions, Tossed In A Black Pepper Reduction & Finished with a Melted Herb Butter

                                    • FiletUSD 42.00

                                      8 oz Prime Filet, Sautéed Broccolini, Shiitake Mushrooms, Asian Steak Sauce

                                      The Wok

                                      • General Tso Chicken USD 28.00

                                        Crispy Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Jasmine Rice

                                        • White Rice
                                        • Scallion Fried Rice

                                      • Orange ChickenUSD 28.00

                                        Crispy Chicken, Orange Thai Basil Glaze, Steamed Bok Choy, Jasmine Rice

                                        • White Rice
                                        • Scallion Fried Rice

                                      • Black Pepper ChickenUSD 28.00

                                        Crispy Chicken, Bell Peppers, Shiitake Mushrooms, Onions

                                        • White Rice
                                        • Scallion Fried Rice

                                      • Spicy Mongolian BeefUSD 35.00

                                        Marinated Sirloin Beef, Garlic, Onion, Scallions

                                        • White Rice
                                        • Scallion Fried Rice

                                      • Spicy Beef & Broccoli USD 32.00

                                        Sliced Sirloin Steak, Broccoli, Spicy Soy Reductions

                                        • White Rice
                                        • Scallion Fried Rice

                                      • Sweet & SourUSD 28.00

                                        Sweet and Sour Chicken OR Shrimp, Pineapple, Peppers, Onions

                                        • White Rice
                                        • Scallion Fried Rice

                                      • Shanghai Bok ChoyUSD 24.00

                                        Baby Bok Choy, Garlic Shao Shing Wine, Sweet & Savory Soy Reduction.

                                        • Hong Kong Bean CurdUSD 28.00

                                          Crispy Bean Curd, Red & Green Peppers, Onions, Baby Corn, Scallions, Sweet & Spicy Soy Reduction

                                          Shareables

                                          • Mei Mei Fried RiceUSD 11.00

                                            Taiwanese Sausage, Pork Floss, Sautéed Onions, Snow Peas, Sunny Side Up Egg

                                            • Seafood Fried RiceUSD 23.50

                                              Shrimp, Scallops, Lobster, Crab, Egg, Onions, Snow Peas, Baby Corn, Shredded Lettuce, Jasmine Rice

                                              • Kimchi Fried RiceUSD 13.00

                                                Kimchi, Shrimp, Seasonal Vegetables, Sunny Side Up Egg

                                                • Lo MeinUSD 11.00

                                                  Egg Noodles, Seasonal Vegetables, Basil

                                                  • Pad ThaiUSD 13.50

                                                    Rice Noodles, Shrimp, Chopped Peanuts, Egg, Bell Peppers, Onions, Pea Shoot

                                                    Sides

                                                    • Scallion Fried RiceUSD 5.00

                                                      • Scallion Mashed PotatoesUSD 8.00

                                                        • Grilled AsparagusUSD 8.00

                                                          • Wok Seared BroccoliUSD 8.00

                                                            • Jasmine RiceUSD 5.00

                                                              • Miso Ceaser USD 8.00

                                                                • Sautéed Bok ChoyUSD 8.00

                                                                  Birthday Celebration

                                                                  • Dessert CelebrationUSD 50.00

                                                                    Enjoy our night life experience with a birthday presentation using the dessert of your choice

                                                                    • Birthday Shot CelebrationUSD 50.00

                                                                      Enjoy our night life experience with a presentation with a shot celebration (choice of lemon drop or green tea shot)

                                                                      • Birthday Bottle CelebrationUSD 100.00

                                                                        Enjoy our night life experience with an Alice Prosecco Superiore bottle presentation

                                                                        Last updated: 6 January 2025

                                                                        What 1,526 people are saying

                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                        4.4
                                                                        4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                        • 4.4Food
                                                                        • 4.4Service
                                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                                        • 4Value

                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                        Review summary

                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                        Mei Mei offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food," "creative Asian fusion," and "amazing vibes." The "decor is beautiful," and the "DJ is on point," creating a lively setting. Service can be inconsistent, with some delays in seating despite reservations. Despite this, many guests find the experience worthwhile, noting standout servers like Carlos and Kim.

                                                                        1,526 Reviews

                                                                        1. Brittney

                                                                          San Francisco1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 19 January 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Lovely every time..good food customer service Drinks ambiance awesome go to beelove1000 My tiktok.. check my review

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                                                                        2. Aliayah

                                                                          Las Vegas2 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 19 January 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          Food was amazing! We ordered 2 appetizers a side of MeiMei fried rice (which is enough for 2 people) And the beef and broccoli which we also shared because of their huge servings. We had reservations for 7:15 but had to wait about 25 mins due to it being a Saturday night. Also there a little lounge downstairs. Good Vibes!

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                                                                        3. Kristen VIP

                                                                          Philadelphia26 reviews

                                                                          3.0

                                                                          Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                          4. Ambience 2
                                                                          We had a reservation and still waited over 30 minutes for a table. When we asked the hostess how much longer she said they were waiting for a table to open up but there were several open tables. When that was pointed out to her, she said the tables are too close together - so why would you have a table there if you weren’t going to seat people at it? They also had one person seated at a table waiting for the rest of her party for over an hour by herself taking up a table. The food was good, but I think over priced for what it was. Ambience wasn’t great. It was over crowded and loud. People at the bar were blocking the isle at the bar to the point where you couldn’t walk through. There was also a person taking pictures walking around taking up more space where there wasn’t any. I guess she was trying to sell pictures, but it was all just really unnecessary.

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                                                                        4. Ashli VIP

                                                                          Philadelphia2 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          We didn’t have a waiter at first but a young man saw what was going on a stepped in to take care of us. The service and food were amazing from there.

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                                                                        5. Janet VIP

                                                                          Philadelphia7 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Fantastic food and service. Great vibe. All ages. We are coming back.

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                                                                        6. Jenny VIP

                                                                          Philadelphia5 reviews

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          Dined on 17 January 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Appetizers and drinks were great! Would definitely come back!

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                                                                        7. Lechelle

                                                                          Charlotte1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 17 January 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          The food and service was great. The lamb chops were unbearably salty and we did have to return them. Apparently, that’s not typical. Loved the wings, seafood rice, beef teriyaki skewers were amazing as well as the Mei Mei sushi roll.

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                                                                        8. Mark VIP

                                                                          Philadelphia16 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on 14 January 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          The food was great and the ambiance is a great vibe.

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                                                                        9. Gabriell

                                                                          Philadelphia1 review

                                                                          2.0

                                                                          Dined on 12 January 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 2
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          I had reservations for 10 pm and i didn’t get sat down til 11:20 ish

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                                                                        10. Sharday

                                                                          Philadelphia1 review

                                                                          3.0

                                                                          Dined on 12 January 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 1
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          All the food was delicious. Drinks were good. I did not appreciate being sat right next to the hostess table at the entry of the door. I am STILL WAITING FOR A MANAGER OR OWNER TO CONTACT ME ABOUT THR $100 cleaning fee my credit card was charged because my sister got sick at the table. There is no cleaning fee policy on their website. On the menu. They lied and said they tried to contact me after we left. No call. No email. Will be filing suit civilly and on better business sites and with the city of Philadelphia

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                                                                        FAQs

                                                                        Mei Mei offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 979-3473.

                                                                        Mei Mei is rated 4.4 stars by 1526 OpenTable diners.

                                                                        Mei Mei does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                        Not bookable

                                                                        This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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                                                                        Google Map for Mei Mei

                                                                        33 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

                                                                        Dining areas

                                                                        Additional information

                                                                        • Cross Street
                                                                          Trotters Alley & S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
                                                                        • Area
                                                                          Old City
                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                          Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                        • Price
                                                                          $50 and over
                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                          Taiwanese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                          Elegant Dining
                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                          Smart Casual
                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                          Public Parking
                                                                        • Public transit
                                                                          Market-Frankford Line 2nd & Market
                                                                        • Payment Options
                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                        • Executive Chef
                                                                          Jay Ho
                                                                        • Additional
                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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