🌟 Mana Modern Chinese – New Creative Chinese Dining in Philly

📍 719 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Overall, it felt solid but not mind-blowing — dishes arrived lukewarm (except the soup dumplings), and I missed that sizzling wok hei warmth 🍳🔥. But the stir-fried noodles from the next table smelled amazing — definitely trying those next time! 🥟 Xiao Long Treasures – $16 Six flavors in one basket! My favorite was the Mala Spicy Pork 🌶️. The wrappers and fillings tasted house-made — nice touch! 🥙 Mapo Tofummus – $15 Came here excited for this one! The mapo tofu hummus fusion was interesting, though I wish it had been spicier and more numbing 🥵. Served with crispy chips (which were a bit cool) — would’ve preferred warm naan instead. 🐖 Forbidden Ribs – $15 Tasted just like my mom’s sweet & sour ribs 😭❤️ — nostalgic and comforting! 🦆 Lychee-Infused Curry Duck – $28 Felt more like Thai curry 🍛. The lychee was super sweet, and the duck was tasty — though again, served not very hot. 🥕 Egg Custard Carrot – $7 Chewy mochi-like dessert with an Oreo crumble base 🍪. Oddly, it arrived midway through our meal — not a problem for me, but unusual! #UniversityCityPhilly #PhillyFoodGuide #FoodieLife #EatWell #LocalEats #ModernChinese