General Tsao’s House Menu – Philadelphia, PA

Type : Chinese restaurant

Location : Philadelphia, PA

At General Tsao’s House we want to bring you the best of the authentic flavors of Sichuan as well as our famous Dim Sum and Noodles. So look out, among others, for the seductive ‘fish-fragrant’ combination of pickled chilies, ginger, garlic and spring onion, the addictive fieriness of ‘numbing-and-hot’ flavored dishes, and the refreshing tones of a ‘ginger-juice’ sauce. We hope you enjoy your food.

Based on 96 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

General Tsao's House 19103

Address:
1720 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: (215) 981-0800

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Menu

Small Plates
Scallion Pancake
scallion, flour		 $4.95
Vegetable Spring Roll(2)
cabbage, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, flour		 $4.00
Vegetable Potsticker(6)
cabbage, tofu, soybean, carrot, onion bamboo shoot, rice noodle		 $8.50
Chicken Potsticker(6)
cabbage, tofu, soybean, carrot, onion bamboo shoot, rice noodle		 $7.50
Vegetable Dumpling(4) $7.00
Crispy Chicken Wings(6)
spice, deep fried		 $9.50
Crab Roe And Pork Soup Dumpling(6)
crab roe, pork, ginger, sesame oil, flour		 $10.95
Shanghai Soup Dumpling(6)
pork, ginger, sesame oil, flour		 $9.50
Pan Fried Pork Bun(2)
pork, ginger, sesame oil, scallion, flour		 $5.50
Pork Belly Bao Bun(2)
pork belly, pickle mustard, peanut, cilantro		 $9.50
Peking Duck Bao Bun(2)
Sliced duck, cucumber, lettuce,		 $9.50
Pork Dumpling W Chili Oil(6)
pork, garlic, chili oil scallion		 $8.25
Wonton W Chili Oil(6)
pork, garlic, chili oil scallion		 $8.25
Cucumber In Garlic Sauce
crispy cucumber, garlic, sugar, vinegar, chili oil		 $8.00
Beef And Tripe W Chili Sauce
thin sliced beef and tripe, peanuts, chili sauce, cilantro		 $13.95
Spicy Cold Chicken
sesame seed, peanut, chili oil		 $12.00
Clear Mung Bean W Spicy Sauce
green bean powder, vinegar, fermented black soybean, chili oil		 $9.50
Pork Belly W Garlic Soy Sauce
pork belly, cucumber, garlic, chili oil, soy sauce		 $13.95
Soups
Crab Meat And Asparagus Soup
blue crab, asparagus, egg white drip		 $16.50
Fish Fillet W Sour Cabbage Soup
flounder, sweet potato noodle, enoki mushroom, pickled mustard		 $14.00
Chicken W Foxtail Millet Soup
minced chicken, foxtail millet, egg white drip		 $10.50
Beef And Tofu Soup
minced beef, soft tofu, egg white drip, cilantro		 $12.00
Vegetable Tofu Soup
bok choy, carrot, tofu		 $10.50
Rice/Noodle
Fried Rice
corn, snow pea egg		 $12.00
Lo Mein
cabbage, carrot		 $12.00
Mei Fun
cabbage, carrot and egg for Mei Fun,		 $12.00
Dan Dan Noodle
thick noodles, minced pork, pickled vegetable, sesame paste, chili oil		 $9.50
Tsao’s Noodle
thick noodles, minced pork, bok choy, sesame paste, chili oil		 $9.50
Braised Beef Hand Drawn Noodle
hand drawn noodles, braised beef, bok choy, cilantro, hot oil		 $15.00
Cumin Lamb Hand Drawn Noodle
hand drawn noodles, cumin lamb, bok choy, cilantro, hot oil		 $15.00
Pad Thai
rice noodle, bell pepper, onion, smashed peanut, bean sprout, egg, shrimp, lemon		 $16.00
Spicy Cold Noodles
flour thick noodles, sesame paste, scallion, sesame seed, chili oil		 $10.00
Sesame Sauce Cold Noodles
flour thick noodles, sesame paste, scallion, sesame seed		 $10.00
Singapore Mei Fun
bell pepper, onion, egg, chicken and shrimp		 $16.50
Steamed White Rice $1.00
Steamed Brown Rice $2.00
Entrees
Curry Chicken
diced chicken, potato, onion, bell pepper, curry sauce		 $18.00
Crab Pumpkin And Tofu
blue crab, tofu, pumpkin broth		 $22.50
Thin Slice Beef In Spicy And Sour Broth
sliced thin beef, enoki mushroom, spicy and sour pumpkin soup		 $26.50
Sweet Potato Noodles W Minced Pork
sweet potato noodle, minced pork, leek, celery, chili oil		 $16.50
Flounder W Oyster Mushroom
oyster mushroom, pickled pepper, flounder broth		 $21.50
Cold Pot
(add options of different protein and price) lotus root, bean sprout, cabbage, mushroom, sweet potato noodle, chili broth		 $20.00
Cumin Spice & Vegetable
(add options of different protein and price) cumin spice, onion, bell pepper, cilantro		 $16.00
Double Cooked
(add options of different protein and price) soybean paste, leek, long hot pepper		 $16.00
Dry Pot
(add options of different protein and price) traditional szechuan stir-fry bell pepper, bamboo shoot, cauliflower, mushroom		 $19.00
Szechuan Pepper
(add options of different protein and price) dry red pepper, sesame seed, peppercorn		 $16.50
Garlic Sauce
(add options of different protein and price) bamboo shoot, wood ear mushroom, bell pepper		 $16.50
General Tsao’s
(add options of different protein and price) breaded, deep fried, sweet and spicy, snow pea		 $17.50
Ginger & Scallion $16.00
Jing Jiang
(add options of different protein and price) scallion, sweet soybean paste		 $16.50
Kung Pao
(add options of different protein and price) peanut, celery, dry red pepper		 $16.50
Long Hot Pepper
(add options of different protein and price) shredded long hot pepper=		 $16.50
Salt & Black Pepper
(add options of different protein and price) bell pepper, lettuce, salt and black pepper		 $20.50
Pickled Sauce W Minced Pork
(add options of different protein and price)minced pork, pickled pepper		 $16.50
Vegetables
Sautéed Mixed Mushroom
oyster, shiitake, enoki, and white mushroom in oyster sauce		 $16.00
Sautéed Bok Choy
bok choy, garlic		 $13.00
Lotus Root W Pickle Sauce
lotus root, pickled sauce		 $14.50
Dried Sautéed String Beans
sting bean, pickled vegetable, garlic		 $14.50
Dried Sautéed Asparagus
asparagus, pickled vegetable, garlic		 $15.00
Eggplant W Garlic Sauce
eggplant, sweet, sour and spicy sauce		 $13.00
Ma Po Tofu $13.00
Dried Sautéed Cauliflower $14.00
Napa Cabbage With Pumpkin Broth $14.00
Beverages
Coke $2.00
Dt Coke $2.00
Orange Soda $2.00
Water (Bottle) $2.00
Sprite $2.00

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Reviews

Brooke Vincent
Some of the absolute BEST food I have ever had.. literally. We had the cumin lamb noodles (AMAZING) and the General Tsaos chicken. Both had just the right amount of spiciness and I definitely want more before we leave Philly!! Absolute no complaints!!

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J L
Bathrooms are very clean which is a great sign. The employees are very nice and attentive.

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A. Klarke Heinecke
We were visiting Philly from Seattle, home to outstanding Chinese food, and saw good Google reviews for this Chinese restaurant near Rittenhouse Square. The food was excellent. We had the cumin lamb in noodles and blue crab egg drop soup, with fried spring roll appetizer. The noodles were freshly made and delicious. Sauces were subtle and good. Would go back any time. It was very reasonably priced, too! Nice atmosphere. Tasteful with a bohemian undercurrent. Not touristy or crowded.

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Zung-Ru Lin
Everything here was definitely beyond average. The combination of well-sliced pork belly and garlic soy sauce, tangy chili oil, and cucumber slices was savory but also refreshing. Crab meat Xiaolongbao had rich broth inside and was flavorful. Kong Pao shrimp was good. Sour spicy fish and enoki mushroom was not to my liking, but my friend liked it. The lotus root was a little bit plain to me. Pork corn soup was super well flavored, appetizing and sweet but not like overly! One thing I can complain about this place is that they have too few beverage options to choose from!

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Jeremy Yowell
I want to split this review into 2 areas. The first concerns the atmosphere, drinks, and food. The restaurant was nicely decorated and inviting, with relaxing vibes and an upscale atmosphere. Drinks, while pricey, were good and they did have a mocktail available. And finally the food overall was great – the shrimp dry pot was particularly excellent, with our general tsaos chicken also being a standout. We would have appreciated crisper tofu and more rice, but those were minor issues.

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Ekaterina Nekrasova
Second time here and the food again was excellent! We got spring rolls, scallion pancakes, dry pot with fish and Genera Tsao’s chicken. Everything was delicious. A lot of food (we ordered this for 2 people and had leftovers). Cozy atmosphere and very fairly priced. Will be back again.

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Julia Lopez
Authenticity is not so important due to the natural adaptation to new environment. Are they still Good Chinese food? YES. We enjoyed all of our dishes. The place is clean with tasteful decor. The chef is from Chengdu成都,China. Due to pandemic, this restaurant is only opened 2 weeks ago, so it’s still very new. Ling, our server is super friendly and helpful. Is this place worth going? YES! Go give it a try.

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Kathryn
Fabulous experience! The best authentic Chinese food I’ve had, and allergy friendly! I had the Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy and my friend had the Flat Noodles with Cumin Lamb and recommend both. The portions are generous, the atmosphere refined, and the service was stellar. Rex(? – I didn’t catch his full name) was absolutely lovely and was attentive to our parties allergy restrictions noting allergies and checking with the kitchen to ensure safe choices. We are thrilled to find an allergy friendly option and recommend you check them out – also follow their Instagram.

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Justina B.
Came here for Lunar new year dumplings.

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Bak Yang
The place offers some authentic Chinese food that challenges your taste buds. We had the super spicy chicken and the amazingly spicy frogs. Try it and you won’t regret it.

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