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Mount Emei, is the highest of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China’s Sichuan Province. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The superior natural resources of Sichuan Province provided plenty natural resources for the development of cooking. Due to Sichuan Province’s unique geographical location, it has cultivated diverse ingredients and distinctive culinary customs. Through historical evolution, Sichuan cuisine has emerged.
In 2011, our head chef and his partner embarked on a culinary journey, converting the intimate setting at 915 Arch Street in the heart of Philadelphia’s bustling Chinatown into EMei. Drawing inspiration from China’s Szechuan (Sichuan) province and the iconic 峨嵋 mountain. Over the past decade, Sichuan cuisine has captured the hearts and taste buds of Americans, and amid the diverse Sichuan culinary landscape, EMei proudly stands as a beacon of authenticity, delivering the true essence of these bold flavors.