Han Dynasty

Han Dynasty Old City gets points for flare with it's Dry Pot Style (pictured), the cocktails, and the appetizer of scallion pancakes. Unfortunately, that's just about it.

Otherwise, OIL. So much OIL. The oil just saturated everything in the meal. The menu does list it being cooked in chili oil, but never would I imagine the oil slick that was our served meal.

My wife is a huge tripe fan and the Beef & Tripe cold appetizer was too chewy for her to eat, it was like gnawing on a piece of unrendered fat. I also had the rabbit dry pot style entree which had more bone than meat. I've broken down rabbit before, there is no excuse for that much bone except sheer laziness. Also, all the uniqueness and quality of taste was lost in the oil and ordeal, so I'm trusting that it was rabbit, but it was indistinguishable as such. They did offer to have most of our entrees to-go, but we didn't even follow through with taking them home.

Our waiter was friendly enough, but did manage to spill oil onto me. Because of course it was oil... and let's be honest, it's hard to account for a table of grease.

I'd rather have my local delivery/take-out Chinese restaurant. Han Dynasty will definitely not be a repeat.

Great Chinese in an impressive space. Housed in a former bank, the dining room is beautiful. Service is friendly and attentive without being overly intrusive. Some food is very spicy, as indicated by the spice levels, but they are able to customize the spice level for you. The much talked about dandan noodles really are delicious. Servers suggest ordering a couple of appetizers and sharing an entree. A great choice in Old City.

Was there last night for an event. The place is beautiful and the waitstaff was always around to help with whatever. And the food was absolutely delicious!

Han Dynasty is always great. Best Chinese food in Philly. They served our party of 50 tonight with ease and great hospitality.

My husband and I come here a lot because the food is to die for but the reason for my review is beyond the delicious food! Lebaron, a bartender there, was awesome not only to us but everyone around us! He treated all his customers so well (as did the others too!) and he was able to coach the other bartenders with such respect while making sure everyone at the bar was happy. Theres so many negative reviews on businesses out there so I wanted him (and Han Dynasty) to get some positive recognition!