Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:30 PM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
Local time in Philadelphia: 6:13 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (215) 873-8338 to confirm.
Location & directions
1038 Race StreetPhiladelphia, PA
About Bai Wei
Located at 1038 Race Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bai Wei is a Chinese restaurant. Our Philadelphia guide covers 1,632 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Bai Wei is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
You can visit for dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (215) 873-8338.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 1038 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone
- (215) 873-8338
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Bai Wei’s weekday schedule with 46 other Chinese restaurants in Philadelphia. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:30 PM, later than 76% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 78 hours a week, 5 hours more than the local median of 74. 91% of Chinese restaurants in Philadelphia open on Sundays, and Bai Wei is one of them.
Compared with 46 other Chinese restaurants in Philadelphia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania
Based on 49 menus with 5,871 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $11.50, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $15.35.
We don’t have Bai Wei’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame Chicken | 53% | $11.35 |
| Wonton Soup | 51% | $4.00 |
| Shrimp | 51% | $14.25 |
| General Tso's Chicken | 47% | $11.00 |
| Beef | 47% | $14.50 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 45% | $3.92 |
| Chicken | 45% | $13.50 |
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 41% | $9.50 |
Calculated from 49 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Bai Wei there are 170 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 509 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (88), Bars & Pubs (65), Bakeries & Desserts (38), and Chinese (37).
Competition is strong: 35 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 63 within three miles. The closest is Joy Tsin Lau, < 0.1 mi away.
187 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeA La Mousse< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsBread Top House< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiYakitori Boy< 0.1 mi
- VietnameseVietnam Palace< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificMing River Side Walk House< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Bai Wei's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM.
Is Bai Wei open on Sunday?
Yes, Bai Wei is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM.
Where is Bai Wei located?
Bai Wei is located at 1038 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA.
What is the phone number of Bai Wei?
You can call Bai Wei at (215) 873-8338.
Does Bai Wei offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Bai Wei. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Bai Wei open late?
Yes – Bai Wei is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Bai Wei?
There are 509 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bai Wei. Nearby options include A La Mousse (< 0.1 mi), Bread Top House (< 0.1 mi), and Yakitori Boy (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Bai Wei?
35 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Joy Tsin Lau, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania cost?
Based on 49 menus with 5,871 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $11.50, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $15.35.
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