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Mawn, Philadelphia, PA
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Mawn

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$50 and over
Cambodian
764 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2837

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
Mawn is a noodle house with “no rules,” and the first restaurant for Chef Phila Lorn and his wife Rachel, who bring with them close to 20 years of experience in Philly’s restaurant scene. Phila, pronounced “Pee La,” broken English for Philadelphia, is a first-generation Cambodian-American chef. The first in his family to be born here, his parents and siblings came to Philadelphia as refugees in 1985 after surviving the war in Cambodia.

Mawn, which means “chicken” in Khmer, the Cambodian language, represents more than one thing. To Phila, chicken was at every meal growing up, and to his parents, chicken represented peacetime. During the war and genocide of the Cambodian people, there was mostly only what was found in nature to eat, including rice and salt. If there was chicken, it meant no war. At the end of that dark time, recipes were lost, and culture was wiped out, but through survival, a new authenticity was born.

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Executive chef: Phila Lorn

From the OpenTable editors: A lively noodle house that prides itself on having “no rules,” Mawn is the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo and restaurant vets Phila and Rachel Lorn and was named one of the toughest reservations in town by the Philadelphia Inquirer. At the cozy, bustling restaurant, first-generation Cambodian American chef Phila puts his personal spin on traditional Southeast Asian dishes like khao soi and Thai crab fried rice—spins that have earned him a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist nod for Emerging Chef.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Cambodian, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Website
    https://mawnphilly.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Puck&See

    $65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Thank you for booking our $65 Puck&See experience for parties of 6-7ppl. The menu is designed to be served “omakase “ style. This means, the dishes are chosen by our chef and team to give you the full Mawn experience. All dishes are served family style and explained as they are brought to the table. Specials and oysters are not included but may be added on as well as any other dishes.
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Menu

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What 78 people are saying

Mawn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia County

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Value

  • Philadelphia

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mawn is a culinary gem in Philadelphia, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service." The Cambodian-inspired menu tantalizes with vibrant flavors and unique dishes, such as the khao soi and papaya salad. Guests rave about the "exceptional dining experience," making it a must-visit, despite challenging reservations.

78 Reviews

  1. Mihir

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food and BYOB. Portion sizes are great.

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  2. Joe VIP

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent as always. Everything was wonderful from start to finish.

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  3. Savanah

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was Amazing!! A place everyone should experience at least once

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  4. Lin

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing! We had the chicken skin, beef noodle soup katiew with egg, fried chicken and khao soi. I loved the beef noodle soup katiew. It’s like a pho broth with a richer taste. The couple next to us was kind enough to offer their banh chow salad after we offered our chicken skin. That was good as well. I would definitely go back but maybe for lunch since it took a month to book this reservation.

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  5. Jack

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal and dining experience in Philadelphia. Will be looking forward to another special occasion to revisit!

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  6. Roth

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, even better service. Lives up to the hype.

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  7. John

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mawn is always an exceptional experience. Phila and Rachel have created a priceless gem. The owners and staff seem to be a small, close-knit, happy family. Service is warm, confident and knowledgeable. Words fail. The depth of flavors and the thoughtful composition of starters, salads, soups, noodles and mains have to be experienced to be appreciated. Last night, I dined with two first-timers. Seeing their expressions took me back to my first visit. The Puk and See, chef's choice is a perfect showcase of the menu. Your trust will be rewarded.

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  8. Madison

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing!!! Lived up to all the hype! The service was amazing as well, Manuel was so informative and inviting. We cannot wait to go back!

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  9. Brooke

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is always delicious, I love the ambience and service. The owners are very personable.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mawn was absolutely amazing. I had my expectations very high due to all the hype and it definetly exceeded it. The servers were very nice and helpful. We did the Puck and See, which gave us 3 app, 2 plates, and 1 dessert. I also ordered a side of the steam clama since it was highly recommended by our friends. For the app, we got the papaya salad, soft shell pawns, and crispy chicken skin. All very delicious and we scarfed it down quiet quickly. For the plates, it was the whole fish and thai fried rice- the rice blew me away. The flavoring profile after you add the crab butter was absolutely amazing. Lastly, dessert was the rice pudding, which I love. It was so fluffy and light, with just the right amount of sweetness to it. Heavily reccommend and will definetly be back if we can snatch a reservation.

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Mawn is rated 5 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mawn

764 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2837

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bella Vista
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Cambodian, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking
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