Ray's Café & Teahouse
Ray's Café & Teahouse
2 pieces. fresh shredded carrots and napa (Chinese cabbage) stir fried and individually hand wrapped to make spring rolls with shrimp
2 pieces.2 pieces. fresh shredded carrots and napa stir fried and individually hand wrapped to make spring rolls
Taiwanese style pickles. kirby cucumbers are pickled for crunchy fresh simple salad. slight hint of spice, mostly sour and sweet
lo mein egg noodles mixed with our homemade peanut butter sesame sauce, and topped with sesame seeds. delicious, a customer favorite.
Taiwanese style kombu seaweed seasoned with homestyle spices and fresh garlic and ginger. not your average seaweed salad,
carrots, mushroom, tofu, bamboo, egg drop, topped with scallions Vegetarian
carrot, mushroom, tofu, bamboo, egg drop, topped with scallions. Vegetarian
hand wrapped wontons filled with pork in home made bone broth topped with scallions
hand wrapped wontons filled with pork in home made bone broth topped with scallions
hand wrapped wontons filled with pork in home made bone broth with egg drop topped with scallions
hand wrapped wontons filled with pork in home made bone broth with egg drop topped with scallions
Slices of white meat chicken, fresh asparagus, vegetables in a clear bone broth.
Slices of white meat chicken, fresh asparagus, vegetables in a clear bone broth.
8 pieces an assortment of pork with napa, pork with leek, vegetableand chicken curry dumplings
7 pieces, Taiwanese style hand wrapped and hand made dough that is also hand rolled filled with ground pork, Napa (Chinese cabbage) and seasoned with our family recipe
7 pieces, Taiwanese style hand wrapped and hand made dough that is also hand rolled filled with fresh ground pork, Chinese leeks, scallions/green onions and seasoned with our family recipe
7 pieces, Homemade dough that is hand rolled and hand wrapped each pleat done individually filled with finely diced taro, tofu, napa (Chinese cabbage), and sweet potato starch noodles (VEGETARIAN)
fried only; 7 pieces freshly ground in house chicken tender and breast, potato and onions, seasoned with homemade curry spice, turmeric, a dash of cayenne, other spices and lightly fried for crispy delicious dumplings.
2 Large box size piecesTaiwanese style Large box like dumplings filled with Chinese leeks, scrambled egg sheets, shredded, and sweet potato starch noodles chopped and stir fried with our family recipe seasonings. Hand made dough, hand rolled dough, and hand wrapped with each pleat done individually.
Chicken, pork, and shrimp
Option for extra egg.
chicken, shrimp, pork, egg drop, with mixed vegetables in healthy bone broth
traditional style homemade recipe; soft stewed beef slices with leafy greens, delicious noodle, and beef broth
chow fun; wide rice noodle with chicken, pork, and shrimp
yellow egg noodles with chicken, pork, and shrimp
Thin rice noodles cooked with veggies or your choice of protein.
Singapore noodles.
classic popular dish fresh brocoli with slice chicken breast stir fry with our home made sauce
slices of white meat chicken breast stir fried with fresh broccoli in a mild brown sauce topped with sesame and your choice of rice
slices of white meat chicken breast with mixed vegetables in black bean sauce
jumbo shrimp stir fried with assorted vegetables in black bean sauce
slices of white meat chicken breast with assorted vegetables stir fried in brown sauce
jumbo shrimp stir fried with mixed vegetables in brown sauce
jumbo shrimp stir fried with mixed vegetables in brown sauce
slices if tender flank steak marinated, stir fried with onions, scallions and garlic.
slices if tender flank steak marinated, stir fried with onions, scallions and garlic.
vegetarian
Vegetarian
deep fried shrimp covered in honey mayonnaise sauce with broccoli
homemade butterfly shrimp battered with panko flakes, deep fried, and topped off with sesame seeds
spicy asparagus and shrimp stir fry, with light black bean sauce
Taiwanese seasonal greens, broccoli, fresh bok choy, and zucchini; can also add tofu or meats. Vegetarian.
vegetarian dish
shitake mushroom and black pepper seasoning veggie medley can adjust and add meat and spicy level
Tofu with mixed veggies; healthy broccoli carrot bamboo zucchini onion mushroom
Heavy body creamy texture dark bold flavor profile, with a prominent earthiness, herbal mustiness, spice, wood, tobacco & leather. A long lasting finish of unsweetened dark cocoa.
#1 Best selling blend. Smooth in body, Bold aromatic sweet vanilla molasses tones, Hint of hazelnut, floral notes, caramel w. nutty undertones & rugged earthy finish
Mellow acidity and a strong caramel sweetness, perhaps with a nutty undertone. Most recognizable coffee flavor floral hints, traces of tropical fruits, red berries or apples and a Sweetness akin to chocolate & sugar cane.
The flavors are primarily chocolatey and nutty. Brazil tends to be low in acidity, smooth in body with sweet flavors. These can range from milk chocolate to bitter cocoa and toasted almond.
Clean with a sweet, mild acidity. Flavor notes can range from peachy honey & molasses w. hints of vanilla to unique grape and citrus fruit flavors.
A unique combination of contrasting flavors and textures. Combining bright & fruity African coffees w. the earthy, rich Indonesian beans. The resulting drink has strong berry and citrus flavors alongside herbal gamey notes.
Frequently described as syrupy. Despite a subdued acidity the tastes are complex and intense, w. a chocolate sweet flavor often holds earthy undertones, creamy, sweet with a touch of butterscotch, and spice. Rich herbaceous notes.
Bright fruited heavy & winey w. floral flavors almost tea like. The flavor is inimitable, sensitive & delicate; notes of jasmine flower, bergamot & blueberry in aftertaste. The body of the coffee is not very strong and the acidity is mild and pleasant.
(Toraja) gems of Pacific coffee-growing world. Rare Indonesian Island beans the bodies tend to be full and heavy with a distinctive richness complimented by a low acidity. Flavors can vary from earthier tones w. spicy, nutty, or smokey notes to fruitier ones w. some natural sweetness.
Special, Rare bean Full-bodied experience chocolaty aroma, creamy almost buttery and sweet w. a solid power punchPuerto Rico
Full bodied earthy complex, Smooth and pleasant. Very rich & winey acidity w. An exceptional creamy body hints of spices, cinnamon, raisins & vanilla that's finished off with its traditional chocolatey mocha distinct note & a touch of cherry.
World renowned truly exotic in nature & price. Smooth as silk & very mellow in taste. It rolls over your tongue like warm butter. Crisp, bright & contain notes of brown sugar, milk chocolate, floral honey w. some fruity flavor orange blackberry.
Rich roast, smoky. Molasses, scorched hazelnut & cedar, cocoa, anise aroma. Bittersweet and savory-edged in structure; the mouthfeel is light though pleasantly syrupy. The finish is smoky wood all the way, w. a subtle hint of cocoa.
Blue Mt. is silky smooth & extremely well-balanced, with an excellent full body, a classic and refined mild taste with a slightly (and unusually) sweet flavor, very rich (sometimes almost creamy).pleasant nutty-cocoa-herby notes
our original house blend of 8 different kinds of beans with a hint of hazelnut
espresso with steamed milk and a little bit of milk foam
espresso with steamed milk and lots of milk foam
hot chocolate; steamed with whole milk
chai tea with steamed milk
imported Japanese green tea powder (matcha) with steamed milk
iced house blend coffee
12 - 14 hour slow drip cold brew ice coffee, made using antique Oji slow drip machine
iced espresso with milk
frappuccino! blended espresso with cream or milk; delicious with flavors such as mocha (chocolate), caramel, salted caramel, vanilla, or try something different like white chocolate raspberry!
freshly brewed house ice tea
half ice tea, half lemonade
freshly brewed sweetened ice tea
freshly brewed ice tea with milk; add bubbles to make bubble tea
pick up to 3 ingredients or flavors that you'd like to have in your smoothie!
imported Japanese green tea powder (matcha) smoothie; no dairy
G race and Randy's homemade cheesecake
Grace and Randy's homemade chocolate cheesecake
Made from Ray's Cafe personal popular Blends of espresso and Philly blend
homemade raspberry oat bar
a homemade layered dessert with syphon coffee jelly, caramel, vanilla bean milk pudding and topped with raspberry
homemade tiramisu in a jar
A exclusive blend developed over 30 years specialized for slow drip cold brew.
Premium customer favorite; unique, distinct, strong coffee with rich flavor
Indonesian; a darker roast. Popular all-around strong coffee
Japanese Charcoal Roasted Coffee. Exclusive sold here at Ray's Cafe for 30 years. This coffee has been a traditional fan favorite , with very unique notes and flavors. Due to limited supplies only half pound available.
Special, Rare bean Full-bodied experience chocolaty aroma, creamy almost buttery and sweet w. a solid power punch.
Yu-shan (Jade Mountain) High Mountain tea imported from Taiwan very rare to find in USA. Our tea quality is premium we buy from a small family business specialize in tea. The green tea is handpicked. The high mountain tea is so special because the climate on the island is very rare they have seasonal snow on the mountain top fog and unique humidity giving way to worlds most beautiful orchids giving its tea flowery scents and notes
Dragon Pearl Jasmine is comprised of little, hand-rolled 'pearls' gently infused with jasmine flowers. The blend is pure joy, with the floral and sweet aromas of the light colored brew. Limited availability, difficult to find, rare.
High Mountain tea imported from Taiwan very rare to find in USA. Our tea quality is premium we buy from a small family business specialize in tea. The green tea is handpicked. The high mountain tea is so special because the climate on the island is very rare they have seasonal snow on the mountain top fog and unique humidity giving way to worlds most beautiful orchids giving its tea flowery scents and notes
Shan Ling Xi has an exquisite smooth, refreshing floral taste, sweet aroma which gives a lingering wonderful flavor on your tongue. Shan Ling Xi mountain is famous for its top rated green tea. In Taiwan, Shan Ling Xi is extremely popular and of high quality, known among most residents. This tea is grown at 1,900 meters above sea level.
Soup that is both spicy and sour, typically flavored with hot pepper and vinegar.
Seasend broth with filled wonton dumplings.
Egg soup with filled wonton dumplings.
Soup that is made with beef, broth, noodles, and vegetables.
Pork, chicken, shrimp.
Pork, chicken, shrimp.
Pork.
1/2 gallon (64 oz.).
Strawberry, banana, mango or pineapple.
Beef noodle soup - our favorite
Siphon - Hawaiian Tri-Blend
12 hr slow drip cold brew
Watch them make your coffee
Inside
Siphon
Siphon Coffee
a view of the inside of the store
a bowl of soup
Pork+leek dumplings (spicy chili sauce is great)
food, chicken wings and fried chicken
Cat!!
food
drink, salads
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
food, donuts
Takeout
food
interior, sushi and sashimi
Variety of coffee and Matcha flavoring syrups!!! @rayscafephilly
Delicious tea cookies to go @rayscafephilly
Triple Hawaiian: Kona, Maui & Kauai Peaberry
interior
E M.
Jul 22, 2024
What an unexpected pleasure to find Ray's for lunch today! It's a unique combination of tea house, artisan coffee, and handmade dumplings and delicious dishes. The food is all handmade to order. Yes it comes out from the kitchen piecemeal as it's ready. But every bite was delicious. Even the basics like hot & sour soup were the tastiest I've ever had. It's very small, the family who run and staff it are friendly, passionate, and have high standards. Excellent and unique experience!
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Lucky N.
Apr 18, 2024
Cozy and charming cafe/diner that serves creative coffee and tea and delicious, comfort Taiwanese cuisine. My boyfriend and I stopped by for brunch after seeing such great reviews on both Yelp and Google. We ordered the house special soup and were pleasantly surprised with how much veggies and various meats were provided. The broth was so soothing, especially on a cold day. The dish itself made me feel so cared for, as if it was made by my parents. We also ordered an iced coconut matcha latte. The matcha was strong and the drink itself was not too sweet, a perfect drink! Id love to come back to try their Taiwanese beef noodle soup and other drinks. Unfortunately, I didn't realize they were known for their siphon coffee. I wish I got to try that. Heads up, this is not a WFH/study cafe. They have signs to not use your laptop.
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Germita D.
Mar 31, 2024
I desperately wish I could give the food specifically a million stars. It was made fresh with love, authenticity, and complimentary flavors. It was the perfect meal if you have a cold or are cold. You can see newsprint around the store of the awards several meals have gained because it is just that good. I would say it is in the pricier side, but the quality is unmatched. I mention a million stars for the food specifically, because the older woman who served us was such a sweetie pie, but I don't know if it is her son, who will completely run all the customers away, His mannerisms is off-putting, and make you uncomfortable. I guess there's a school bus stop in front of the restaurant and kid missed it and asked if the bus came, and the guy completely yelled and cussed the kid away. My boyfriend also went up to go look at how the drink was made (after the older woman said excitedly it was fine) to go and sit down and wait for the coffee and a rude tone. I see several other reviews mention a bad temper man it might be the same guy. The food is 100% worth, and i love the small mom/pop shop, family business style, but would be amazing if you can avoid the guy.
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Andrew K.
Mar 23, 2024
Cute small family-owned restaurant. The menu offers a good mix of options and we came mainly for the beef soup. This was super flavorful with big chunks of meat-definitely add the chili oil provided. Also went with chow fun: good size portion and the noodles were a lovely texture but the flavor was a bit lacking- recommend asking for more chili oil to add to this dish.Did not realize before coming but definitely agree with the other reviews that the dishes are all outrageously expensive. We would've probably considered adding dumplings but for Chinatown could not stomach the price for dumplings. Also would've considered getting coffee or tea but the minimum price was $10 which, again for the area, we couldn't do. This is the main reason for the 3/5 stars and probably wouldn't need to come back.
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Sarah A.
Feb 3, 2024
Enjoyed our lunch at Ray's Café & Teahouse. As the dining room is small, with 2 or 4 tops, suggest coming right at open (11:30AM) if you've more than 4 in your party, otherwise expect a bit of a wait (even for a 2-top). Service is efficient with no frills.The spyhon cold brew coffee was tasty, though the "toasted marshmallow" didn't have much of a marshmallow flavor, especially with a splash of cream.Food comes out as it's ready, which means we received our homemade Taiwanese-style beef noodle soup before our handmade dumpling sampler (2 each of vegetarian, pork, pork and chives, and potato). The soup was dark and flavorful--such tender beef! Ours had linguini noodles--I would've liked a rice noodle for the chew. Our favorite dumpling was the pork and chives...such a nice crispy bottom...though they were all folded and cooked beautifully. (The potato was similar to a samosa.)Overall delicious, if a bit pricey. It was nice to see a wide variety of diners, from locals to tourists to those in from the suburbs.
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Miles A.
May 19, 2024
Went to Rays and was pleased overall. It's a very small space with only a few tables, so you may have to wait or come back a different time. Food and drink were very good. The prices are a bit high comparatively to others in the immediate area, but it is good quality nonetheless. Their drinks are expertly made, and tasted delicious. They also sell assorted pastries by the front. Thanks
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Shannon K.
Nov 17, 2023
A charming place to stop by.It's hard to find a place serving good food, especially taiwanese food while also serving great coffee. I came in pretty early around 10 AM so while I saw the signs of no phones/computers there were few here so they didn't seem to care otherwiseThe older woman who served me was great, I ended up ordering the taiwanese beef noodle soup and an iced siphon coffee (the japanese charcoal one)When the food came out you can tell they put a lot of care into it. She explained that it was her own recipe that's been cooking for three days, the dish also came with a side of lightly sautéed pickled mustard greens and homemade chili oil.I loved that it looked and tasted just like a dish you would have at home, the broth is very flavorful and really doesn't need any of the sides. Normally restaurants will give just a few pieces of meat and maybe some veggies. This came full of tender beef and plenty of veggies. The pickled mustard greens had a nice flavor that helped to cut through the richness. The chili oil is spicy spicy, good though! Only thing I would say is that the bokchoy and noodles were slightly softer than I would have liked, but could just be a personal preferenceThe siphon coffee was also great and exactly what I needed. It came with a macaron as well which was appreciated. The coffee wasn't too acidic, I haven't had this type of charcoal roasted beans before, but personally couldn't pick up any specific notes. Overall would recommend coming here, wish I lived in the area or was staying longer to try their other dishes as well
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Leonard I.
Sep 5, 2024
I've been going to Ray's Cafe for about 30 years now and it's my favorite coffee house hands down . Their single origin coffees are the best and they make a cold brew better than anywhere . Would highly recommend the homemade dumplings also
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Jadie M.
Sep 3, 2024
Had a great meal but terrible service. I paid $16 for fried noodles plus $8 for an iced tea. The waiter didn't come back once after taking the food and putting it down. Never gave water or any basic restaurant conveniences. The kid that worked in the restaurant came around much more than the elderly female waitress. At the end of my meal I didn't tip, as with the lack of service and overpriced iced tea which tasted watered down it didn't seem necessary. I wasn't satisfied with my service.The waitress after I paid started yelling at me for not tipping and tried saying it was required whenever you sat in a restaurant. She then started insulting me and saying that I "needed to do something" to pay her a tip. I said if tripping wasn't optional at their establishment they should charge a gratuity. And she just kept saying more insults towards me while the guy behind the counter tried saying it was fine and to let me go. I left and won't be back. Know if you eat here you'll be verbally berated and constantly insulted if you don't tip someone who didn't do a good job of service.
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S C.
Sep 5, 2024
I'd seen the reviews for years but never had a chance to visit. I felt like I was eating in my mother-in-law's kitchen. The coffee selection was global. The high mountain tea from Taiwan was exceptional. It's not cheap but there is a reason it costs what it does--no other tea matches it for taste and quality. The food was home-style Taiwanese--a wonderful lunch. My only regret is they are not open for dinner. Super kind and friendly service and food came up fast.
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