Tale of the Tape: Chew Man Chu
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]
