Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
Local time in Philadelphia: 9:22 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (267) 519-2889 to confirm.
Location & directions
218 N 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
About Nom Wah Philadelphia
Looking for a dim sum restaurant in Philadelphia? Nom Wah Philadelphia is at 218 N 13th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our Philadelphia guide covers 1,632 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
Nom Wah Philadelphia is open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Tuesday).
Nom Wah Philadelphia's menu features 58 dishes and drinks across 6 sections, including DESSERTS, CHEF’S SPECIALS, DIM SUM FRIED, FROZEN DUMPLINGS, and DIM SUM STEAMED. Listed prices range from $2.00 to $32.00, with a typical item around $6.50. Menu highlights include D02.Steamed Phoenix Buns VT, C02.Hong Kong Style Wonton Soup, and 23. Pan-Fried Shrimp And Chive Dumplings.
Service options include no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, lively, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, paid parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (267) 519-2889 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinese
- Address
- 218 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Phone
- (267) 519-2889
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Menu
- 58 items · $2.00–$32.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for dim sum restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for dim sum restaurants across the US
Based on 20 menus with 2,550 priced items from dim sum restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.95 and $18.99.
At Nom Wah Philadelphia the median listed price is $6.50, lower than the typical $14.95 for dim sum restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Kung Pao Chicken | 40% | $17.97 |
| White Rice | 35% | $3.00 |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 35% | $17.00 |
| Mongolian Beef | 35% | $18.99 |
| Orange Chicken | 35% | $17.00 |
| Beef Chow Fun | 30% | $17.47 |
| Chicken | 30% | $16.99 |
| Beef | 30% | $18.99 |
Calculated from 20 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Lively
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Nom Wah Philadelphia there are 176 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 474 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (86), Bars & Pubs (57), Chinese (34), and Bakeries & Desserts (33).
178 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.2 mi
- VietnameseVietnam Palace0.2 mi
- PizzaWood Street Pizza0.2 mi
- Japanese & SushiYakitori Boy0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsBread Top House0.2 mi
What to expect at a dim sum restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Nom Wah Philadelphia's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Is Nom Wah Philadelphia open on Sunday?
Yes, Nom Wah Philadelphia is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Where is Nom Wah Philadelphia located?
Nom Wah Philadelphia is located at 218 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
What is the phone number of Nom Wah Philadelphia?
You can call Nom Wah Philadelphia at (267) 519-2889.
Does Nom Wah Philadelphia offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Nom Wah Philadelphia offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Nom Wah Philadelphia?
The typical price range at Nom Wah Philadelphia is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $2.00 to $32.00.
Does Nom Wah Philadelphia take reservations?
Yes, Nom Wah Philadelphia accepts reservations.
Is Nom Wah Philadelphia wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park.
Is Nom Wah Philadelphia open late?
No, Nom Wah Philadelphia usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Nom Wah Philadelphia?
There are 474 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Nom Wah Philadelphia. Nearby options include Starbucks (0.2 mi), Vietnam Palace (0.2 mi), and Wood Street Pizza (0.2 mi).
How much do dim sum restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 20 menus with 2,550 priced items from dim sum restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.95 and $18.99.
