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Sakura Mandarin

1038 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 873-8338
Ranked #291 of 1,769 restaurants in Philadelphia
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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ChrisandGina
Newtown, Pennsylvania
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34 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Visited Sakura for a Chinese New Year lunch at noon on Sunday, Jan 22. We got in with no reservation, but by 12:30 there was a line at the door. The restaurant is on the corner of Race and 11th, and so with two walls of windows and tables elevated above street level it has a brighter feel than some... More

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cdm187
USA
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10 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

Both the Chinese and Japanese selections are solid here. The juicy buns are always great and I've had some really nice sushi rolls here too. The staff is friendly and attentive and the price is right. More

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sleepycucumbers
Glassboro, New Jersey
Top Contributor
84 reviews
35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2011

This is definitely a solid choice if you need your fix of juicy buns - they do pork and pork and crab. I really like the staff here, they are attentive, friendly, and keep filling your water glass! As far as the other choices, we stick with the chinese dishes and stay away from the sushi. I've eaten here multiple... More

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pdogger
Glen Mills, PA
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21 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011

I ate here with my 12 year old son and 9 year old daughter on a Saturday in November. It was crowded so the service was a bit slow to start but picked up as the meal went on. We started with their specialty - soup dumplings. They were very good, once you figure out that the soup inside the... More

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tenoraddict
Delaware, USA
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22 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

We had soup dumplings in Chinatown in New York in March and loved them...but haven't been able to find them close to home. My sons literally jumped with excitement when they saw the soup dumpling photo in Sakura's window. We ordered 4 servings of them, as well as miso soup, wonton soup, sushi, seaweed salad, chicken lo mein, and eggplant... More

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