Sampan

Asian fusion or modern asian cuisine translates to ultimate comfort food. I have loved all my Buddakan experiences so once I heard about Sampan, I prioritized it on my restaurant bucket list--bolded and italicized. The pennoys went for RW and because we were such a large group, G and I offered to take the only table for two while everyone else split into groups of six. I was told that RW at Sampan is great for large groups because the tasting menu works quite differently in that the entire table chooses the dishes together and everything is portioned accordingly. I actually think sharing with just one other person means more food.

Hamachi ceviche - tempura flakes, soy, truffle

Seared scallop satay - bacon, honey, cilantro

Pork bao bun - shallot, pork belly, mint

Mushroom salad - goat cheese, puffed rice, truffle

Scallion buns

Pekin duck - cucumber, hoisin

Shrimp pad thai

Spice crusted tuna - edamame, horseradish,  fingerling potato

Soft serve - vanilla peanut butter, chocolate m&m's

Sampan
124 S 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA