Penang Malaysian Cuisine Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

1. Penang Malaysian Cuisine Restaurant

8.0
117 N 10th St (btwn Arch & Cherry St), Philadelphia, PA
Malay Restaurant · Chinatown · 66 tips and reviews

John K.John Koen: This is now the best 'salt-baked squid' (aka salt & pepper squid) in Chinatown. They call it 'golden squid.' Do not miss this!! Beef rendang & coconut rice just made me wish I could be in Malaysia.

Arka M.Arka Majumdar: Best place to have roti kanai, for all u Indians wondering what that is, it's mangalorian coconut based gravy with potatoes, try it u will love it. Also home of the best golden fried squids!!!

MichaelMichael: Fried squid is awesome

Vietnam Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

2. Vietnam Restaurant

8.3
221 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Chinatown · 26 tips and reviews

Patty F.Patty F.: My favorite place is to sit by the windows; the squid vermicelli bowl is my usual and is always good! Godiva martini is nice to sip but a scorpion will get you a tiki glass!

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: In the dining room the best bets are the crispy spring rolls, salted squid, barbecue platter, and soups with rice noodles. Read more.

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: A family-owned establishment since 1984, the flaming volcano drink and spring rolls are a must – but you really can’t go wrong with the entire menu!

Lee How Fook is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

3. Lee How Fook

7.3
219 N 11th St (at Spring St.), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews

Erica E.Erica Eisenberg: Salt-baked squid to die for!

Meg D.Meg Donnelly: Salt baked squid!

Kenrick C.Kenrick Cato: Salt baked squid and sea bass in black bean sauce

Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

4. Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine

7.5
1009 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Malay Restaurant · Chinatown · 62 tips and reviews

Francisco B.Francisco Buella: Don't leave without getting the ABC for dessert! The crispy squid tentacles are good too!

Meg D.Meg Donnelly: Spicy crispy squids. They will warn you they have tentacles, you will reassure them that it's fine, and they will be crunchy, sweet and delicious.

Auri G.Auri Ghatak: Spicy crispy squid appetizer is delicious - love biting into the crispy tentacles, po piah, nasi lemak, beef rendang, seafood casserole, coconut pudding served inside a young coconut. explore!

Vietnam Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

5. Vietnam Cafe

8.4
814 S 47th St (at Baltimore Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · West Philadelphia · 37 tips and reviews

Arun P.Arun Prabhakaran: The grilled squid is amazing! A must have!

Lee J.Lee Jacobs: Get a traditional Vietnamese soup to warm you up on a cold day!

Darrell C.Darrell Carson: Everything...yes...everything is good.

Sang Kee Peking Duck House is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

6. Sang Kee Peking Duck House

8.4
238 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 100 tips and reviews

Raja L.Raja L: Duck with pancake , fried squid are delicious !!!

. Carlin. Carlin: Beef and squid congee for $5.25! Delicious!!!

DK D.DK Davis: My go to place for Peking (Beijing) Duck!

David's Mai Lai Wah Chinese is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

7. David's Mai Lai Wah Chinese

7.1
1001 Race St (at 10th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 79 tips and reviews

Danny R.Danny Ronsayro: The Salt and Pepper Squid is to die for!

NatalieNatalie: salt and pepper squid blows any italian restaurants fried calamari away....by far!

Isaiah Melvin F.Isaiah Melvin Fabian: and of course fried dumplings for appetizer Salty fish fried rice w/ chicken, Striped Sea Bass w/ Black Bean Sauce, Sizzling Spare Ribs, General Tso's Chicken, Salt and Pepper Fried Squid im droolin a

Kansai Japanese Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

8. Kansai Japanese Cuisine

7.7
1822 Spring Garden St (18th), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 14 tips and reviews

Tyler S.Tyler Shapiro: Spicy Girl Roll is great and something different , also loved the grilled squid.

Matthew N.Matthew Nichol: The fish is delicious and literally melts in your mouth. Came in on a Sunday. Very friendly staff. I will say the only set back was the Q102 style music playing. I wish it was more relaxing than poppy

RJRJ: Nice little sushi bar and restaurant.

Aya's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

9. Aya's Cafe

7.8
2129 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Logan Square · 17 tips and reviews

Juanita M.Juanita Miller: If you like buttery, non-rubbery squid: get it here. They have perfected the art of grilling. Also, be warned... the serving sizes a HUGE!

Carmela F.Carmela French: If they're offering a prixe fixe, take it! Make sure to get the rice pudding at the end, it's better than anything! I usually get the moussaka! Delish!

MitchellMitchell: I agree on the rice pudding. Best in Philly!

Tai Lake Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

10. Tai Lake Restaurant

7.3
134 N 10th St (at Cherry St.), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 26 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel Sooy: I have been coming here for years. Salt and pepper squid is a must, same with the veggie bean curd roll and don't forget the eggplant and scallop hot pot casserole. Everything is to die for.

Joan L.Joan Liu: Best seafood in Chinatown, hands down! Would definitely recommend the live catches! :D

EaterEater: Tai Lake scares off some people with their giant frog tank in the window. They have the best seafood in Chinatown and are open really late night. [Eater 38 Member]

Standard Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

11. Standard Tap

8.6
901 N 2nd St (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 129 tips and reviews

Rich L.Rich Lim: All the reviews are a little too excited for the actual energy of the place. Go there on a good weekday, get some squid and a pint of stout. Tip well.

Neal J.Neal Joseph: Get the hand-drawn ales. Great bar for local beers on tap.

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Order whatever is on the hand pump. It's always fresh and smooth. Read more.

Mr. Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

12. Mr. Sushi

8.8
7324 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Fox Chase - Burholme · 19 tips and reviews

The TravelerThe Traveler: Best sushi in Northeast Philly small dining room w/ 10 tables (byob) A large assortment of creative sushi. Really you can’t go wrong with anything. I usually do takeout. They do have a parking lot.🍱

Estee R.Estee Ratliff: Sixers Roll + Cosmo Roll = ADDICTION!

Katie O.Katie O'Grady-Noga: Cap'n crunch roll + cosmo roll= gastronomical happiness!

1225RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

13. 1225RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge

7.7
1225 Sansom St (btwn 12th & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Center City East · 57 tips and reviews

Shahrzad S.Shahrzad Shams: Try their hot saki with grilled squid and Sashimi. Beautiful food. Best Japanese in Philly.

Nick C.Nick Curio: Really fresh sushi & amazing chicken teriyaki bento box!

Sarah B.Sarah Bast: White Tiger Roll is the best

Seorabol Korean Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

14. Seorabol Korean Restaurant

8.3
5734 N. Old 2nd Street (Grange Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Korean Restaurant · Olney · 12 tips and reviews

Kim T.Kim Tran: Delicious Bibimbap!!

Shari R.Shari R: korean food, yum!

Angelica D.Angelica Delgado: BYOB pretty good!

Yellowtail is one of The 15 Best Places for Squid in Philadelphia.

15. Yellowtail

8.1
1218 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Washington Square West · 6 tips and reviews

Campbell B.Campbell Bird: The 3 rolls for $13 is a great deal. Also a pretty cute, low-key spot.

Michael B.Michael Bellizzi: Way better than Wasabi House ever was. Plus - 10% off for UArts students!

mariachipalomamariachipaloma: Delicious and fresh.