• RESTAURANT

Nowhere in Philly can you experience the flavors, textures and colors found in Michael Schulson’s latest Center City eatery. Catering to a new generation of diners who go for lusty flavors in relaxed surroundings, Sampan’s innovative approach impresses with the perfect balance of energetic ambience, affable service, and delectable Asian street food inspired delights.

The interior is industrial chic -- a rustic, natural aesthetic of reclaimed timber and distressed metals anchored by gentle, color-shifting walls. The backyard Graffiti Bar provides a unique spin on dining alfresco in the city, surrounding dinners with street art accented by plastic, metal, and chain-link fence. The resulting atmosphere is down-to-earth with a distinct urban charm.

By contrast, the eclectic menu of mix and match small plates offers a rich blend of Eastern world influences with a contemporary American twist. Combining masterful attention to detail with only the freshest local ingredients and bold Asian flavors, each of Sampan’s culinary creations leave your mouth watering for more.

Dinner service: Mon-Thurs 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-Midnight, Sun 5pm-10pm
Lunch service: Mon-Fri 11:30am-4pm

Sampan is wheelchair accessible.

• CHEF

Executive Chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson is the charismatic chef and owner of Sampan, an intimate, modern Asian restaurant in Center City, Philadelphia, and Izakaya, a modern Japanese pub in Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa.

Chef Schulson opened Izakaya in 2008, joining an all-star roster of chefs at the Borgata including Bobby Flay, Michael Mina and Wolfgang Puck, to rave reviews and immense popularity. The restaurant was named one of the “50 Best New U.S. Restaurants, 2009” by Travel + Leisure magazine and received a coveted “Three Bell, Excellent” review from The Philadelphia Inquirer.

A gifted chef with a knack for sharing his hard-won knowledge of Asian culture and cuisine in a friendly, approachable way, Chef Schulson makes frequent print and television appearances, having starred in TLC’s competition series Ultimate Cake-Off, Style network’s series Pantry Raid and Discovery Channel’s Go Ahead, Make My Dinner. He has also appeared as a guest on The Today Show, The Martha Stewart Show, Live! with Regis and Kelly, The View, Rachel Ray and The Tyra Banks Show. He has been featured in a wide range of publications, ranging from The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to gracing the cover of Food Arts. He is also the creator of a line of upscale Asian prepared foods through www.AppetizersToGo.com.

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• MENU

• SATAY & SALAD  | 
• HOT & COLD  | 
• WOK  | 
• MEAT & FISH

• LUNCH MENU

• SALAD & WOK  | 
• HOT & COLD  | 
• BANH MI

• LOCATION

124 S 13 Street | Philadelphia, PA 19107

Sampan is located on 13th St. near Sansom St. in the hot Midtown Village dining zone. In addition to our seated dining room and open kitchen counter, Sampan offers two outdoor dining experiences - the backyard Graffiti Bar, a private open-air patio in the rear of the restaurant, and the sidewalk cafe in front of the restaurant.

Public Parking: Limited street parking is available, in addition to public parking lots on Sansom Street in between 12th & 13th Streets and 13th & Broad Streets. There is also a parking garage on the corner of 13th Street, in between Chestnut Street & Market Street.