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Ken Shin Asian Diner
Categories: Restaurants Chinese Restaurants Japanese Chinese, Japanese [Edit]
301 Spring Garden StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
Neighborhoods: Spring Garden, Northern Liberties
(215) 925-8887
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri 11 am - 11 pm
Sat 12 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
46 reviews for Ken Shin Asian Diner
Review Highlights
"the sushi was top notch."
(in 24 reviews)
"Crab rangoon is def good stuff."
(in 6 reviews)
"I have to say I was pleasantly surprised here."
(in 3 reviews)
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46 reviews in English
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Review from Senoj M.
Philadelphia, PA
12/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've been here twice! And I love it! This is my hidden gem for good Asian cuisine! Love the Pad Thai & Garlic Noodles! Fulfilling portions, and great prices! The spot is small but it has never been crowded when I was there.
FYI : Must try the bubble tea frozen! It a unique drink and very tasty. Almost like a slushy but has a treat at the bottom of your glass! Check-In and you may get a deal! -
Review from Kate Z.
Philadelphia, PA
1/26/2012
Had their bento boxes and they're HUGE. I definitely recommend sharing them. The meats can be a bit greasy, but generally pretty tasty.
Their thai iced coffee also rocks.
Each time I've been here the wait staff has been a little flaky, but they're pretty apologetic about it if you remind them about things.
Overall though, the food was pretty good and it was a definite positive experience. I'll be back! -
Review from Susan G.
1/9/2012
Holy delicious Bubble tea! Get it, you'll be happy as long as you like it sweet!
On a night where no one would agree on something to eat we opted for Ken Shin. I can't say it was the best meal I've ever eaten, but it certainly is yummy enough to try again.
The Crab Rangoon was yummy, and the Pineapple curry rice didn't disappoint. I was a little sad about the tempura veggies as they were no where near crispy enough. Seaweed salad was also a bit unimpressive. -
Review from Linh Q.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 12/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
During my past recent visits I haven't had any positive experience from this place. During my last visit which is about 2 friday's ago I was there and ordered my usual thai bubble tea. As I got back to work and start drinking, I realized there's little pieces of black stuff in my mouth so I hold up the cup and noticed the bottom was filled with black stuff (assuming it's tea leaves) so I called up the store to let them know. The girl that answered the phone said to me "What do you mean, are you trying to say you want another one" with an attitude. Instead of apologizing and offer me another cup. I find that really rude. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
If you want a nice cup of bubble tea, take the extra couple minute drive and head down to chinatown to "Tea Talk". Way better quality drinks for your money. :)1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/29/2011
This place has the best bubble tea. My favorite bubble tea is the thai tea with bubble or the almond… Read more »
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Review from Cindy T.
Philadelphia, PA
1/16/2012
I love the food, great portions, great price, awesome staff, my favorite flavored flavored bubble tea is Watermelon great spot to relax with friends and family.
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Review from Carolyn L.
Philadelphia, PA
7/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've been here a couple times, but I'm not sure why. I always leave dissatisfied. I go back expecting something more, but it never delivers. The food is just OK, the hot tea is something like $3.50, which is ridiculous; it comes in a fancy schmancy cast iron tea pot, but only really holds about a cup and a half of tea. The tea itself tastes fine, but it's nothing to rave about.
One thing I do like here is the crab rangoon; it is quite good (and also hard to mess up). They also have a milkshakes made with vietnamese iced coffee. GREAT concept. Poor execution. You couldn't really taste the coffee. :(
One drink worth your money is the cafe mocha bubble tea (minus the bubbles because I dislike tapioca). It is fricken fantastic. Get it on your way out though because it is much like a dessert, and there is no Asian food in the world that it would compliment.
*Caution: DO NOT get anything tempura, it's supersaturated in oil. Bleh.
On the plus side... the waitresses are friendly, and place itself if cute, and the entree prices are reasonable.Listed in: Noms
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Review from Leanne M.
Philadelphia, PA
10/10/2011
Sometimes when ordering takeout, it is hard to agree on a place to please everyone's palates. This is not the case with Ken Shin! They are a TRUE Asian Fusion spot with delicious sushi and delectable Chinese. I LOVE the Ken Shin Tofu, Mongolian Beef, Pad Thai (not traditional, but still very tasty) and especially the Crab Rangoon. I suggest ordering through grubhub and taking advantage of the specials/coupons. 4 stars for taste, menu diversity, super nice delivery guys...yet loses a point for high pricing. Nonetheless, LOVE IT!
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Review from Craig N.
Philadelphia, PA
6/19/2011 1 photo
This review is for sushi only.
I was craving sushi last night so I called Ken Shin and got the Rainbow Sushi Platter. I started w/ the ginger salad (included) which was three pieces of lettuce, a slice of carrot + tomato completely drenched in a tasty ginger dressing.
The platter was totally bland and for $20, you're way better off getting your sushi @ Whole Foods.
The rest of their menu looked interesting, I'd like to give it a try in the near future. -
Review from Alexandra P.
Philadelphia, PA
9/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
My fiance and i have been living in the area for over a year and we never ventured to ken shin. We finally tried it after positive reviews from a co-worker. This is a great go-to asian place that will fulfill all of your asian food cravings whether it is chinese or sushi. Good and fast service. Also, the foods are very modifiable- you can get light oil or sauce on the side which is a nice option. Also tempura ice cream is great. First time we ordered mango chicken and a beef dish. Tuna tartar was on the small side but summer rolls made up for that. We came a second time for sushi which was a little pricier than the chinese but not other complaints. Definitely a staple in the neighborhood.
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Review from Jonathan P.
Philadelphia, PA
10/12/2011
I ordered from Ken Shin tonight for a friend and myself. We got the Bulgogi, Tempura Shrimp and Veggies, Seaweed Salad, Summer Rolls, and Crab Rangoon. I was extremely impressed with the crab rangoon, they were amazing. The seaweed salad is also good. The summer Rolls themselves were quite good, I wish they came with more sauce. The Bulgogi is not what I was expecting. Having had it a number of times elsewhere, I was expecting a sweet bbq beef. What I got was reminiscent of Mongolian Beef, with peppers and onions. the big disappointment was the Veggie Tempura. It was tasteless and soggy. I had to douse it in duck sauce to make it edible. I will def order from here again but not the tempura.
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Review from Sarah F.
Philadelphia, PA
3/9/2011
Imagine Mc Nuggets with actual chicken breast, and dipped in a sweet and spicy Asian Sauce. Throw in some steamed veggies and you get Kenshin Chicken *(General Tsos). The price is more than I like to pay but I enjoyed my entree and the Miso soup. Even the steamed rice was good, and I never eat delivery rice.
Definitely better quality than your average chinese delivery, but the price difference is there as well. -
Review from Alana M.
Chalfont, PA
2/2/2011
I've been to Ken Shin Asian Diner a few different times, because I live right around the corner and was looking for some good food. . .
The decor is nice. It's a seemingly VERY new establishment, nice interior and nice waitstaff. It's never very busy though; I'm guessing that it does a bangin' take out service (I've gotten take out a few times).
Didn't notice the Korean like another poster.. Kind of disappointed that I didn't! :(! (I'm craving some good bibimbop!)
The only things I've had OTHER than sushi:
Shrimp Pad Thai: ...honestly, don't get this. It's reminiscent of Singapore Street Noodles--which are good..if that's what you want. It wasn't even made with Pad Thai noodles..which is disappointing..those thick, noodles.. delish..peanut crumbled over top.. splash of lime, and I'm good. I don't require much other than that.. The shrimp were over cooked too! Go figure!
Crab Rangoon: these were really good. I'm pretty sure they were pre-made frozen things, which were popped in a deep fryer.. but I would DEFINITELY order these again!
Anywho...
the place only gets two stars in my book simply because they advertise themselves as the best asian fusion restaurant and I've been disappointed. . . BUT, that's not to say that you shouldn't go there. Give it a shot! :)
P.S: Whatever that desert picture is..it looks BANGIN'! :(!!!!! Someone bring me some. I'll bake for you. It'll be a great trade off. -
Review from Bryana S.
Brooklyn, NY
7/6/2011
this a go-to can't decide dinner night for my boyfriend and i... it's light and cheap.
the ginger salad is like $3 or $4 and its huge and delicious. they have some crazy sushi rolls that are a bit pricey but there are plenty of other options if you don't want to splurge.
the hot dishes are great! the shrimp is even good! everything seems very fresh.
the staff is very friendly. and they have frozen bubble tea! & the coconut sorbet is to die for. i crave that stuff some nights. -
Review from Han P.
Philadelphia, PA
9/1/2010 15 Check-ins Here
The first time I went there I saw Korean on the menu but stayed away as I am always disappointed at every non-Korean restaurant I decide to go for it. This time around i was in the mood for Korean and decided, why not. I got the Kalbi Grilled Box and was pleasantly surprised at how authentic it tasted. It wasn't mom's kalbi, but it was close enough to satisfy.
I've only been here twice now, but everything seems great. The staff is very attentive and the service is great. This place is slowly becoming a local favorite for me. Definitely going back again. -
Review from Kerry B.
Philadelphia, PA
5/4/2010
Loved it! My roommate and I got dinner here tonight because I was craving crab Rangoon.
First off, they have such a delicious sounding menu that it was hard for us to choose. Well of course I got my crab Rangoon, and for a small price of $3.50 I got six big ones. The dipping sauce was awesome. I also got wanton soup. The soup is the only reason I'm giving 4 stars, it was pretty gross. Not the wantons, but the broth. It honestly tasted like fruity medicine and just yuckiness. So I definitely do not recommend that. However, I was completely full and my bill came to about $8.50 including a soft drink.
My roommate was pretty hungry I guess because he kind of ordered the whole damn restaurant. But he's so nice he let me try everything. :]
He got the Alaska Roll and had them add cream cheese. It was delicious, almost exactly a Philadelphia Roll but with avocado. Yum.
He also got a couple spring rolls, which were nice, light, and super tasty. He got the veggie tempura's which came with a nice green salad with ginger dressing. This dressing. Ahhhh. It was SO GOOD. So good. So was the tempura's. Mmm. The white rice was seriously awesome. Perfectly sticky and just so tasty.
Service was very fast, and the staff very friendly.
Extremely affordable for the amount of food you get here, even for poor college kids.
I will definitely be going here again! -
Review from Samantha D.
Washington, DC
9/1/2009
I eat a lot of sushi. And while this isn't the highest grade fish in the city (or even the neighborhood) it still is good. I always get spicy tuna and fresh rolls. Totally delicious.
The servers are so friendly and always on top of it whenever I've been there (which is probably about 4 or 5 times since it opened).
Also - they make amazing fresh avocado boba tea. Totally delicious. That alone is worth the trip.
Again - I think that the grade of fish might not be up to some of the other places in the city, but the servers are fantastic, the place is spacious so you don't feel like you're sitting on top of everyone else in the restaurant and the pricing is decent. -
Review from Dave J.
Philadelphia, PA
6/27/2009
Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. I went here for dinner after reading an exciting review in the Metro, but was disappointed to find only a boring and blah Asian dining experience. The food was too oily for my liking and it was overpriced. The wait staff was aloof and they insisted on putting ice in my beer glass (BYOB) despite my continued protests.
Only plus side is the adequate quality of fairly priced sushi. -
Review from Catherine L.
Philadelphia, PA
5/6/2009
Without giving away my exact address, I was both excited and skeptical at the arrival of a business nearby my place on Spring Garden between 3rd and Orianna. That portion of that building has been empty for close to four years now so I had high hopes for this place - even when it called itself an Asian Diner (can someone explain to me what that is, exactly?)
A quick perusal of the menu reveals a few things: 1) a lot of the items - read "Coming soon" - like their sushi or their skewer offerings, 2) the cuisine is a little all over the place - sushi, thai, cantonese, vietnamese offerings? I'm confused - what is this place, exactly? - (or maybe that explains the whole Asian diner bit) 3) they are currently only offering 1/4 of what's on the menu - a few apps, soups, salads and noodle dishes that you can get from any decent take-out joint.
Owner and the employees are all young, a little over-eager and a bit green. They aim to please and really try to take care of you... (it seems as though they're still training the staff) -- so I will chalk up the very average food to growing pains for now and hopefully follow up with a better review. Stay tuned.Comment from kenny p. of Ken Shin Asian Diner 6/17/2009
That's right! Our menu was setup to encompass popular dishes… More » -
Review from Alessia K.
Philadelphia, PA
6/4/2009
Living in No Libs it is hard to find a decent Chinese food place. As much as I love Koi and Hikari, I am not always in the mood for sushi. I am a hungry girl. So, I was excited for the opening of Ken Shin to say the least but also hesitant to dine there during the grand opening week.
While I was not expecting rave reviews by Craig LaBan, I was surprised by the unfavorable reviews it did get. I finally went there last week with my roommate expecting the worst. However, it really was not THAT bad. We ordered the crab rangoons and spring rolls which were tasty and I would definitely order for takeout. For our meals, I got the chicken pho as it was a rainy day and my body was asking for warm soup. My roomie got the Mongolian beef which he inhaled so I understood that as pure enjoyment. Taste wise, the pho was good. The broth was not too salty and the noodles were just plain fun to slurp. The chicken was cut into nice big pieces.
Overall, the meal was good and filling. Our bill was fairly cheap, maybe $30 which was shocking but then I realized we had no booze so it was a pleasant surprise. Ken Shin is a place I would return to on a Tuesday night for dinner or order in when I do not feel like moving. -
Review from Marie M.
Philadelphia, PA
6/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
Crab rangoons with their plum dipping sauce was delicious. Only thing that would have made them better is if they had actual crab meat and not the fake crab but you can't beat it when they were only $3.5 for 6 of them. The Spider/TNT/shrimp tempura roll were also affordable and pretty delicious. I wasn't a fan of the korean bbq chicken but my boyfriend was. Also enjoyed the green tea bubble tea as a light dessert. All around great meal because of the fast service and quality of food. They had so many different types of food, (i.e. pad thai, pho, sushi, lo mein, etc.), it really is an asian diner.
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Review from Leslie P.
Philadelphia, PA
1/19/2010
As a newbie to Philadelphia, I have been searching for a staple "Chinese" place where I can get something like Shrimp and Brocolli and know I am going to like it. For the most part, every place I tried was g-r-o-s-s. Shrimp would always taste freezer burned and dirty.
Then my hairdresser recommended Ken Shin. One thing I can say about this place is everything tastes fresh. I have had one roll just for the convenience, but I wasn't really looking for a sushi restaurant. I wanted to find a place where I could swing by, pick up some take out, and not feel gross.
And the ONLY place I have found is Ken Shin. Two enthusiastic thumbs up. -
Review from John J.
New York, NY
5/12/2009
AWFUL!! Do not waste your time or money. I wish I could give 0 stars instead of one.
-My food was served 15 minutes after everyone else at my table.
-Price were high for the quality.
- A large number of menu items were not available "Coming Soon".
-Water not refilled
-Now 3 hour later I feel very very sick.
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Review from Julie G.
Philadelphia, PA
6/13/2011
Ken Shin is good quality asian food. I love their moo shu chicken. The people are really courteous, the food isn't a big ball of grease, and they are timely with their turnaround - I usually order and pick up from Port Richmond and it's always ready when I get there.
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Review from jen o.
Philadelphia, PA
5/7/2009
I'm not sure why a variety of different Asian foods (Korean, Chinese, Thai, etc.) would be a dig on a place. I liked getting sushi, pad thai and orange beef all from the same place.
There are still labels of "coming soon" next to many menu items, and the menus are plastic and look permanent so who knows how soon that soon is.
For an appetizer, my boyfriend and I shared cream cheese and tuna rolls that were fried (called TNT Sushi), and they were definitely the highlight of the meal. Not traditional by any means, but so what?
I got the shrimp pad thai. It was not at all spicy, as the menu indicated, and the shrimp was a little fishy tasting. Also, they use small shrimp (not Sea Monkey-sized, but small), where other shrimp dishes I spied had large shrimp. It was tasty but not awesome. My boyfriend got the Ken Shin Beef, which was beef in a tangerine sauce with big chunks of green and red peppers and onions, served with a small bowl of rice. He liked it a lot, I thought the sauce had kind of a strange taste. It wasn't bad, but again, not awesome.
The service was friendly and fairly fast. The place is CLEAN. I know it's brand new, but still -- big points for its shininess. The bill was under $28 for an app and two entrees and a diet coke. Some of the prices were really low; you could leave there full and pay under $10.
What it all boils down to is this: There are no good Chinese (ok, Asian) restaurants in Fishtown or NoLibs (excepting Koi). It's nice to have a place to go for some reliable staples. And get the TNT Sushi. -
Review from Awry D.
Philadelphia, PA
4/8/2011
I love the food here. Crab rangoon is def good stuff! I also love the bubble tea. I usually get Taro, but I want to try new flavors so I will be going back. The service is nice, the people are friendly and courteous. Great nice little place.
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Review from PhillyRock P.
Philadelphia, PA
8/18/2009
Worst sushi I've ever had in Philadelphia. The service was horrible, and the forgot my meal when they served everyone else in my group. They did a rush job on the sushi, and it was almost entirely rice. To their merit, they did offer me a free meal after one person in my group complained about my missed entree (which is something I almost never do).
About the food itself, I was horribly sick for a few days after eating it (stomach flu, which is transmittable through food if the chef doesn't wash his hands properly!). I'm guessing the guy didn't wash up when he was rushing to get my missed sushi order out.
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Review from Tofu Robo T.
Philadelphia, PA
5/9/2009
I was excited to try this place because i live nearby and asian food is generally adaptable for vegan & vegetarians diets. There were a lot of dishes that sounded good that were labeled "coming soon". ugh. how soon is now?? They also have a take-out menu with all sorts of amazing items (cheap too: $4 Vietnamese tofu hoagies!!) but we were told that this menu was inaccurate and/or not available at the sit-down restaurant.
the staff was a little bit too eager to help us- i think there were three different attempts to take a drink order within a 5 minute period. things eventually settled down. the stylish stools at the high-top tables were not the kind that you would want to sit on for any extended period of time. ask to be reseated if you find yourself lead to one of these aweful torture devices.
all of that nastiness aside, the edamame was served with salt AND PEPPER- which was non traditional, and seemingly simple... but delicious! we each enjoyed our dinners. the Kung Pau Tofu pretty much rocked! I'd like to go back again and give it another shot. I think there are some kinks to work through, but the food has merit.
one final note: If you are vegan, vegetarian, or allergic to anything ASK MANY QUESTIONS. The menu appears to be descriptive but true to asian tradition there are secret ingredients in almost every dish (shrimp and egg seemed to be the largest offenders). -
Review from Mark O.
Philadelphia, PA
3/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
I really enjoyed Ken Shin. The bento box was great. I would steer clear of the Pad Thai though; it was a little tart for my taste.
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Review from Jennifer L.
Los Angeles, CA
1/18/2011
Overall, a good place to satisfy a crowd of varying palates. I went for sushi, while my companions who are unfamiliar with Asian food, went for the "safer" kung pao chicken and fried rice. Everyone was satisfied with their choices. The sushi is slightly above average, and the prices are just ok ($6 for spicy tuna, $5 california roll). Not a high end sushi spot, but good for take out. I believe they deliver as well.
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Review from three r.
Philadelphia, PA
4/16/2011
Great food, great price and amazing bubble tea. I have been to this place a few times. My family all love the food and service
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Review from Grace Joy P.
Philadelphia, PA
11/22/2010 8 photos
i really do like this place.
the staff is incredibly nice! each and every time!
one thing i must say about it is that you aren't going to get the authentic version of any of the food, it being an asian fusion restaurant. doesn't mean it isn't worth going to!
i don't see crab rangoon too often so i was eager to try it. fairly delicious, with a good sweet chili sauce to pair it.
their rolls were pretty good as well. bigger than i had expected (which is always a good thing). the shrimp tempura rolls had a nice crunch to it. i'm a suckaaaaa for crunch.
their pad thai does not taste like authentic pad thai (lacks the peanutty flavour along with that bit of sweetness) but nonetheless, if ordered extra spicy, it's pretty darn good! i would go back for it. having worked at a very successful thai restaurant when i was living in chicago, i know what authentic thai food should taste like!
the star however was the dessert. creme brulee with a twist. the top layer was slightly frozen and piled with berries. picture is included in this review, how heavenly does that look?
their tea is served in the cutest little pot and cups ever. it's a great way to end the dinner. i had the spicy chai tea and i must say it was quite the drink.
before i forget, if you are around the area, grab their regular honey dew bubble tea. great thirst quencher and for the go!
affordable and pretty good food. score. try it! -
Review from Adam H.
Bethlehem, PA
1/11/2010
Great food, decent price.
My friends and I eat here then walk across the street to Finnigan's Wake.
I've eaten here probably four times. I've never had the sushi. Crab Rangoon, soups, and stinky tofu is very good.
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Review from Bill M.
Philadelphia, PA
11/13/2009
Did not try the sushi, but I only do that in a place I know.
But, The food is not bad, but , it is really what the sign says; an Asian Diner, with a little flare.
I never thouht I would say this but I long for the old chinezzzze resteurants back in the day when you could not even get chop sticks if you wanted them!
the spelling is almost on porpuss and I like a little MSG sometime! -
Review from Erik s.
4/27/2010
Some words should not be combined together: sugar free ice cream, friends w/ benefits, Matthew McConaughey movie (besides Dazed and confuse), man thong and Asian diner.
This craze started by those A-holes who created PF Changs (the Olive Garden of Chinese food) and Pei Wei (the overprice Americanized shit of Chinese food yes things can be overprice for $7 when it sucks) has landed in Northern Libs. First the good: super friendly staff, they deliver, large menu selection and the TNT roll.
The food is very Americanized and if you like that type of Asian food you might like the food here. The Cantonese won ton soup tasted like it was made by Campbell's soup and Udon lacked the flavors a more traditional establishment would make. The TNT roll was very good though- its a tempura fried sushi roll w/ smoked salmon, then again I'd eat my draws after a gym workout if you deep fried it. If you like Pei Wei you will love it here, it is better than Pei Wei. I personally thinks Pei Wei is as former NBA All star and TNT NBA announcer Charles Barkley would so eloquently say "tuurrible" I prob should give it 2 stars but they were so nice here so 3 it is.Listed in: DA HOOD
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Review from Sarah R.
Philadelphia, PA
11/17/2010
After scouting out the neighborhood for Sushi joints over the past year, I can definitely say that Ken Shin comes in a solid first place for me. Their prices are more than reasonable, especially for the neighborhood being pegged as a 'trendy' area. My favorites include the bubble tea (try Avocado!) and any of the specialty rolls. Don't be surprised if your waiter or waitress throws in a free mini dessert at the end of your meal. Their takeout is also a great option. Best of all, this place is FAST every time.
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Review from Danie R.
ALLSTON, MA
1/3/2010
First and foremost, everyone that works here is so nice and hospitable. Secondly, this place is super affordable. Three, it is good, for what it is. I enjoy the udon and tempura, but have avoided the sushi.. I'm a bit skeptical to get it here.
Listed in: Vegan Eats
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Review from Kaitlin L.
Philadelphia, PA
4/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
I ordered sushi from here recently and was impressed with the quality and freshness of the sushi especially for the price (i know, risky, but it paid off!) They delivered quickly and even threw in extra ponzu sauce. Based on the other reviews on here, I'll be interested to try other food they have to offer.
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Review from Shazz M.
Philadelphia, PA
12/31/2009
Wow, looks like most of the reviews not favorable. But i love this place. Always get a parking spot right out front. Fast service, delish sushi, good variety on menu and great bubble tea choices. And even when i ran out of bubbles (tapioca) they gave me more... no charge. I don't see why all the negative reviews but I guess I've been lucky?
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Review from jordan G.
Philadelphia, PA
9/30/2009
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised here. The service is friendly, the food is good (clean, simple, tasty and satisfying.) The atmosphere isn't much of a statement and that's kinda refreshing, non-pretentious and def not a 'scene.' Just a nice, inexpensive and relatively healthy choice for a quick dinner. One of my favs presently.
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Review from Stosha S.
Jenkintown, PA
11/9/2009
Meat-eaters, take your vegetarians here! Yummy Asian foods, some with a twist. Overall I can't complain much... Service was great, establisment was clean and cute, prices fair, most importantly the food was decent.
I was told to visit by some friends who work in the nearby area. They swear by the wonton soup. It was very different that the traditional wonton that I am used to. KenShin's is chicken based (as opposed to pork) with mini zesty thin, shrimp filled wontons and long rice noodles. There was also a packet of hot sauce to add for spice. Overall it wasn't bad, but I would have been happier with more wontons as there were only 4. The broth did taste homemade, so kudos there!
The sushi seems fairly priced, not bad quality. However, it seemed small. Maybe I am just spoiled but I like my sushi to be larger than bite-size/dime-size.
**What keeps this review at 4 stars is the Mongolian tofu dish. They made tofu taste like real meat! We went decided to share this and the sweet and sour chicken (KenShin chicken), while the chicken was pretty good (I was tempted to drink the sauce) the tofu was phenomenally flavorful and even the veggies were delish. This can rarely be said.***
