Loading ...Late Night At David’s
Posted by Foobooz on August 17th, 2009
A favorite of hospitality pros and late-night revelers, the Daily News’ Lari Robling calls David’s Mai Lai Wah the “best restaurant in town open at 2 in the morning.”
David’s is more retro than current. The first time I entered the brightly lit red dining room gleaming with mirrors and chrome, I was back in the ’60s with my parents. They sipped classic cocktails such as the mai tai, Singapore Sling and Zombie while my brother and I sucked down Shirley Temples adorned with paper umbrellas.
2 1/2 Stars
Chinatown mainstay still delivers tasty fare [Philadelphia Daily News]
1001 Race St, Philadelphia, PA
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August 17th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
MLW finally getting the recognition it deserves! (Who goes and drink at MLW? They must’ve been there before 2am…)
August 17th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Went to this place once, and found it to be incredibly dirty and the food mediocre at best.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
WITHOUT A DOUBT THE MEANEST SURLIEST SERVER IN ALL OF PHILADELPHIA!!!
yes im talking about you Mr. Evil
also the worst dumplings in chinatown. about 1/4 inch thick wrapper. Gross
August 20th, 2009 at 1:42 am
this place is good…after a night of drinking. the food is so overrated. people only think it’s so good because it’s one of the only places that’s still open after 2am. only thing i like from there is the salt and pepper squid. their peking duck is horrible. i prefer the pancake wrapper as opposed to the buns they give you which tastes stale sometimes.
August 20th, 2009 at 2:13 am
A.B. got it right. Who goes there before 2am? Rising Tide is just as good. And yes the salt pepper squid is actually legit (even sober).