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Mawn

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$50 and over

Cambodian

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2 people

Mar 31, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
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

Location
764 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2837
Neighborhood
Bella Vista
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking

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.

What 56 people are saying

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.9Value

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AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mawn is a standout gem in Philadelphia's dining scene, praised for its "incredible combinations of flavors" and "superb service." Diners rave about the "Puck & See" tasting menu, which showcases the chef's expertise across "delicious" and "beautifully presented" dishes. The intimate atmosphere and attentive staff create an "unforgettable dining experience."

56 Reviews

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Tiffany
Philadelphia18 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a great experience! Our server Chelsea was a gem, everything was explained well. Food was fantastic! I cannot wait to go again with a bigger group so we can try more!
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lsoz
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing from start to finish! Every dish was fresh and full of flavor. Portions are definitely meant to be shared but it's OK to have one all to yourself, too!
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Kaitlyn
New Jersey2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mawn is definitely worth the hype! Every dish we had was beautifully prepared and so uniquely delicious. Our waiter was friendly and very helpful with explaining the menu and offering suggestions. Definitely get the khao soi, grilled saht koh, and banh chow salad!
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Jacob VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic service. Really hard res and probably not worth how hard the res was to get but really solid food.
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Victoria Guiteras
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined at Mawn a few times now and we’ve officially made it our birthday celebration spot! It’s beyond a perfect evening. Don’t sleep on the garlicky cabbage!
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Deborah
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Get a reservation here as soon as possible. You won’t regret it, that’s all.
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Joe VIP
Philadelphia12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent as always. Staff is top notch.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience and value for a high quality meal.
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Danielle
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
a tad overhyped - door was left open and blew cold air on me the entire time. Food was good, but nothing phenomenal. Service was superb.
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Ashley
Philadelphia10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was dedacent and delicious! There’s layers of flavor in each dish and we had fun identifying what ingredients we were tasting with each bite. Our server Emmanuel was super helpful and easy to talk to. Eating at Mawn is such a delightful experience - you know the food is good when you eat quietly - the only words being muttered were “this is so good”! The ambiance of the restaurant adds to the experience and it all just leaves you feeling relaxed and contented afterwards.
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Mawn is rated 5 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://mawnphilly.com/

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