Loading ...Tale of the Tape: Chew Man Chu
Posted by Foobooz on October 28th, 2009
Marty Grims (Du Jour, Moshulu, White Dog) has re-conceptualized his DuJour Gourmet at Broad and Pine into Chew Man Chu, a dumpling, noodle and wok restaurant. It opens today.
The Space
- Open wok kitchen
- Chef counter allowing personalized tastings
- Illuminated Lucite communal table
- Orange tiles, wood paneling and purple wall decorated with noodle bars and koi
The Food
- Chef Tyson Wong Ophaso
- Laos native
- Comes to Philadelphia via:
- France
- Bangkok
- New York
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles
- Competed against Iron Chef Morimoto in Iron Chef America
- New flavors and ingredients in traditional dishes.
- Appetizers between $4.50 and $7
- Entrees from $8 to $19
- Lunch, take-out and delivery will be available
- Highlights:
- Won Ton Soup made with Chinese Wine
- Homemade Dumplings
- Crispy Chinese Salad with Red Ginger and Plum Dressing
- Green, Red or Jungle Curry
- Chicken Chow Mein served in a Crisp Eggroll-Skin Cup
- Banh Mi
- Complimentary fresh doughnuts are served instead of fortune cookies
- Full Food Menu
The Drinks
- Specialty Cocktails including:
- Ginger Margarita made with Sauza Hornitos Reposado, Fresh Ginger and Lime Juice, and Ginger Salt
- Blood Orange Mojito made with Cruzan Light Rum, Fresh Squeezed Blood Orange Juice and Mint.
- Sake by glass and bottle
- 7 Asian beers
- Full Drink Menu
Chew Man Chu
440 S Broad Street
215-735-8107
For more on Chew Man Chu check out these articles:
Chewing the Fat with Chew Man Chu Owner Marty Grims [Grub Street]
Chew Man Chu in pictures [Meal Ticket]
Something to Chu On [Daily Candy]
440 S Broad At, Philadelphia, PA
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November 4th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I absolutely LOVED Chew Man Chu! Checked it out last night and the food was outstanding. We had the monster kung pao chicken wings, the chicken chow mein, and yellow chicken curry with brown rice. The food was fresh and light, not greasy like a lot of Asain cuisine I’ve tried in the past. The service was great, our server was really nice and she seemed really down to earth (not too corny or too uptight). A+ for Chew Man Chu!
November 5th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
3 chicken dishes oh ok Chriso Pollo. You didn’t test out the $9 banh mi or the $8 pork bun??? I smell Chew Man Poo
November 8th, 2009 at 12:16 am
Chew Man Chu rocks. Been back three times and the pork belly buns are outrageous, i am truly addicted. Scarfed down the lemon-grass steak which was the highest entree on the menu but was so worth it. Tonight had the kung pao chicken wings and some dumplings and have to say this is my favorite new place.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Spindoctor-
You aren’t fooling anyone. I promise.
November 11th, 2009 at 10:04 am
The name is unforgivable, as are the graphics. Since when was racist imagery and bad puns supposed to work up one’s appetite? The owners need to take a “multicultural awareness 101″ course – really, really bad. I 2nd the motion for Chu Man Poo!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Went back last night after work with a good buddy had red curry duck (very good balance of sweet and spicy. Pad se ew with flank steak awesome. Dont have to spin anything dude eaten there now 4 times and its been great each time. Chef wong sent us out complimentary hot and sour soup and you tell me who has a better one. Sounds like you and speechless should just go an eat and then write a review. On second thought speechless should remain as its name silent.
November 14th, 2009 at 9:20 am
This is the first time in my life I have ever felt compelled to post my thoughts of a restaurant online. I went to Chew Man Poo last night and I will never go back. The service sucks almost as much as the food. This place will be closed in 6 months. Not surprising, considering it is owned by the same person(people?) who owned Du Jour, another huge disappointment. With so many great restaurants in this city, do not waste your time with Chew Man Poo.