Philly’s Oldest Legacy Chinese Restaurant

Yo, several friends from Philly insisted that Sang Kee is a must-visit in the City of Brotherly Love. This place is all about classic Cantonese dishes, with an emphasis on duck. Chef and owner Michael Chow brought roast duck to the city at a time when locals had to trek to NYC for it.
After surviving the Cultural Revolution in China, Michael, like many of his generation, escaped to Hong Kong in search of better opportunities. There, he mastered the art of roasting ducks. He eventually settled in Philly’s Chinatown in the ‘80s, founding what is now the city’s oldest single-family-operated Chinese restaurant.
Henry, a native Philadelphian, fulfilled every immigrant household’s dream-graduating from an Ivy League school (UPenn) and working for a successful startup (Uber Eats). But when he realized that his parents’ legacy might not survive, he stepped in, humbling himself by learning everything from cleaning tables to taking orders.
Sang Kee stands as a testament to Philly’s Chinese community and its contribution to the city’s fabric. Just as much as Philly is known for its cheesesteaks and hoagies, it should be celebrated for the roast meats served by Sang Kee.