Chinatown gets a duck house
M Kee is owned by a veteran of the nearby Ting Wong.
Chinatown gets a duck house
Man Lam, a veteran of Chinatown’s Ting Wong, and wife Shu Jie Lin are first-time restaurant owners with M Kee (1002 Race St., 215-238-8883, in a former produce store.
They specialize in noodle dishes, pork, and duck — they hang in the window here — in a utilitarian atmosphere that’s reminiscent of the original Sang Kee around the corner. Most dishes are under $7 and it’s open from morning into the late evening.
Comments (17)
Wanna buy a duck?-Joe Penner— Wilhelm Von Humboldt- I was hungry a half-hour after reading this article.— J H
- There are many duck-house restaurants in Chinatown. Why the shameless plus for this one?— youknowitstrue
- There are many duck-house restaurants in Chinatown. Why the shameless plus for this one?— youknowitstrue
- @youknowitstrue Because it is new? News?— Disgruntled Employee
- @disgrunt.. these restaurants are a dime-a-dozen in chinatown and south philly at the very least. you can bet that everything from the menu to the decor to the service is identical. but we wouldn't know if that was the case here because this "news" isn't even a review - it's just a plug by Klein who probably got a half a duck in return for this— youknowitstrue
- what do you mean finally gets a duck house? this is reporting? you should be fired. you want to know why philly papers are in the toilet. crappy articles with no real info in them and no pics for the photo friendly online version of articles. these papers are mismanaged into bancruptcy.— amdela
- im sorry but there already is a duck house in chinatown its called sang kee. Theres a big duck in their logo...— 215MN
- Article doesn't say "finally" gets one, just says "gets" one. That's accuracy. What's wrong with helping out first-time restaurant owners in an economic crisis? Nothing. It's just a little charitable, that's all. And if Sang Kee can't stand a little competition, let them close down. Maybe they'll lower their prices. Who benefits from that? Consumers. Don't like 20-year-old duck? Stay out of the restaurant. But that's like framing and hanging your first earned dollar bill. You don't sell it, you just show it. By the way, salting has been a viable method to preserve meat for thousands of years. The salt dries the meat to the point that the microorganisms can't penetrate far into the surface. Go to the Italian Market and look at all the cured meats hanging from ceilings. Nobody complains about aged beef, salami, prosciutto, cheeses. This is the same thing, only it's Asian. Xenophobes, bigots, and the Religious-Right pseudo-Christians don't care, though, do they? Why don't you people stop acting like little old ladies with too much time on your hands but not enough time to think about what you're whining about, and do something constructive? How about mass ritual suicide for all of you? Just a suggestion. I'd miss pointing out your arrogant stupidity when you're gone, so stick around.— bbk713
- You are not going to find a healther, CHEAPER, meal than the one you get at one of these duck houses! Bad Joe, ya just don't know!— omp
- Good Luck with your new Business!! Make it good and we will come!!
— Sherwood Forest - Dear Vulgar Friends, Just duck into Ting Wong like my wife and I did on 11/2/11 to have a perfectly marvelous meal. The waitstaff isn't obsequious; ours served with deadpan efficiency. Be prepared to be impressed. Ignore the fact that it's cheap, that the tea is served immediately into glasses and readily refilled as you go (so that it's hot throughout the meal), that chopsticks are placed on the table as you sit (so you don't have to ask), that you can watch the waiter make the soup at the window before you even enter. Just go in an order. If you are timid 'bout stepping in and need pictures before you can commit to a tummy adventure, to to YELP, where my wife added plenty of interior shots to assure you of how simple and accessible this experience is. We already know what you will find out: we have a new wonderful destination place for a delicious feast on a pauper's budget.— shaigreen
- Dammit, it's 9.20am and I want chinese roast duck now.— suporma
- I went. The food is great. My wife had wonton noodle soup for 4 bucks. I had beef lomain for 6 bucks. Tasty, fast and courteous service and inexpensive. You can bet I will go back!— featherman
- Good luck, you'll need it there is plenty of competition in that area.— PhillyJimi
- Ting Wong has awesome congee, looking forward to checking out this new place.— Jesus_the_Gardener
- Looks great! Gonna check it out this weekend!— FTown69
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