Tai Lake, Chinatown
7 people recommendvia r/PhiladelphiaEats7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Tai Lake draws recommendations for Cantonese food in Chinatown. One diner highlights choosing live seafood and ordering set dinners with a range of dishes. Another calls it a local standby and particularly recommends steamed whole fish and stir-fried lobster. A commenter relays an enthusiastic Cantonese diner's plans to return, and another visitor praises the Chinese cooking.
Address
Tai Lake, 134 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Steamed whole fish, Stir fry lobster
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/djourdjour in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Feb 2025
Lists it among the worthwhile classics.
- Recommendsu/l1lynomore in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Feb 2025variety
Describes classic Cantonese cooking, live seafood you pick yourself, and set dinners that include a bit of everything.
- Recommendsu/coronarybee in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Feb 2025
Reports that a Cantonese diner loves Tai Lake and is already planning a return meal.
- Recommendsu/KeyPerspective8170 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Feb 2025
Calls it a standby for locals and restaurant workers, with steamed whole fish and stir-fried lobster as must-tries.
- Recommendsu/Willing_Peak994 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Feb 2025
Recommends Tai Lake.
- Recommendsu/dave65gto in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Feb 2025
Likes it; authentic Chinese, not fake takeout.
- Recommendsu/bdemps86 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Feb 2025
Lists it among recommendations.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.