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Mawn, Philadelphia, PA
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Mawn

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$50 and over
Cambodian

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2 people
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7:30 PM
Booked 610 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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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What 56 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 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."

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FAQs

Mawn is rated 5 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 610 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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