(215) 829-4383
234 N 10th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19107
39.9562
-75.1558
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
What People Are Saying About Charles Plaza
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – A spacious room that seems to stretch all the way to 9th Street, Charles Plaza still feels like home. Proprietor and namesake Charles Chen greets patrons warmly, and the homegrown feeling is evident in every detail, from the restaurant's low-lit dcor to the helpful service. Chinese specialties are prepared in full vegetarian style and the menu is stocked with both mock-meat and veggies-only dishes.
03/03/09
AMAZIN STUFF
by termehmarie
SSOOOOOO GOOD!!! the veggies are totally fresh, and the people working there are so kind - and once, when I was ordering soup for two, the owner overheard us talking about how we were sick. He offered to spice it up with some ginger for us which was AWESOME! i've heard that he makes a lot of the dishes himself and that he was some sort of nutritionist/healer in china (maybe not true...i'm just telling you what i heard) - and I believe it! i hope more people go to this place and make it a favorite because it sure is one of mine.
- Pros: very easy to personalize dishes
- Cons: ambience is so-so
07/28/07
Wonderful choice in Chinatown.
by devilmebettie
This restaurant has great service, great menu selection, great food, great prices and a great location. If you are looking for a healthy alternative to regular chinese food but don't want to miss out on great taste, you must try this place. This was recommended by friends and I was blown away.
- Pros: Delicious food!
- Cons: Parking.
07/22/07
Good option for vegetarians and meat eaters alike
by strater
I went here with a few friends for dinner after seeing great reviews on citysearch - the food was overall good but nothing spectacular. I enjoy eating meat but also like to try vegetarian alternatives. I got the vegetarian general tso's chicken to compare it to other non meat versions I have had of this dish, it was definitely different. The seitan wasn't fried like I expected it. The dish was good - but not necessarily what you expect of general tso's chicken. Charles - the owner was very kind and helpful throughout the dining experience. I think that a vegetarian with limited choices can more appreciate what this restaurant has to offer. But overall I would say that they had great service and good food.
- Pros: Great service
- Cons: n/a
The Details on Charles Plaza
Save Money:
Check out the daily lunch specials ($4.50-$5.95) for a cheap treat; all are served with wonton or hot and sour soup and white or brown rice, from 11:30am-3pm.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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