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The fried chicken plate is pictured at Cily Chicken Rice in Philadelphia's Chinatown on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
The fried chicken plate is pictured at Cily Chicken Rice in Philadelphia's Chinatown on Thursday, April 1, 2021.Read moreTIM TAI / Staff Photographer
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Cily Chicken Rice and Thai Food

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On Race Street in Chinatown, Cily Chicken Rice & Thai Food keeps it simple but memorable. The star is their namesake chicken and rice, poached or fried, always tender and with a sauce that pulls it all together. The menu also branches out with Thai favorites like pad kee mao and tom yum, but it’s that balance of comfort and flavor that makes this little spot stand out.

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