Mawn

5.0

37 Reviews

$50 and over

Cambodian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

21:30

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

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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Location
764 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2837
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Cambodian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 16:30–21:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Phila Lorn

Experiences

Puck&See
US$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.

What 37 people are saying

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

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Mawn offers an "unforgettable Cambodian dining experience" with "spectacular" food and "excellent" service, making it "worth the hype." With dishes that are "packed with flavor" and "perfectly done," the restaurant impresses with its warm ambiance. Despite close seating, the "amazing" staff ensures a delightful visit.

37 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely everything was delicious and it was a wonderful experience! We did the Puck & See tasting menu and loved every single dish. We were served a large variety and it was very difficult to pick our favorite dish of the night. The staff were the sweetest and most attentive. Can’t wait to go back!
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tinac
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve somehow managed to score three reservations here, and each visit has been incredible. The food is beyond amazing – every dish we ordered was insanely delicious. As always, the staff goes above and beyond to make the experience special. Here’s hoping I can snag a 4th visit soon!"
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Laura
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hype is so beyond real! Every dish was an incredible combination of flavors and textures, and everyone in the restaurant was super friendly and cool. (Side note: the playlist was also awesome!) There wasn't a single thing we tried that we didn't like, but my top dishes were the khao soi (honestly one of the best things I've ever eaten), the whole fish, the papaya salad, and prohok dip. Definitely takes a spot as one of the top restaurants in Philly!
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Foodie123 VIP
Philadelphia45 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. This new addition to the Philadelphia dining scene is not to be missed. Highly recommend.
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kaminarik
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an amazing dinner at Mawn with my boyfriend, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was inviting, and every dish we tried from the appetizers to dessert was delicious. Our favorite was the Khai Soi. Every dish was bursting with rich, complex flavors. The entire experience was a 10/10, and we’re already excited to come back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was so delicious, and the service was very good as well. Definitely recommend going for the Puck & See chef’s tasting so you can enjoy a variety of dishes with your dinner party. Mawn exceeds the hype, I will absolutely be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Literally some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. Staff is amazing and so welcoming. Not much more to say… 10/10 experience
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Sora
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We tried the Puck and See in which the chef chooses the menu and every single dish was amazing. I especially loved the whole fish, the melon salad, and the jasmine rice pudding.
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Tygus VIP
Philadelphia23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in Philadelphia! Took some friends yesterday who said that the meal was one of their top 5 ever! The chef’s choice menu is a great deal for $65. If you’re lucky enough to score a reservation, you will have an incredible dining experience!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Jean
Philadelphia9 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Overrated. Expensive. We were told we had to leave because people were waiting for our table - but there were at least 5 empty tables for 2 like ours. Expected more noodle dishes on the menu.
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Mawn is rated 5 stars by 37 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

17 Mar 2025

21:30

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Cambodian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 16:30–21:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Phila Lorn

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