Guidebook for Philadelphia
Asian Restaurants
My favorite Asian restaurants in Philly
This is a global hot pot chain. If you've never had hot pot before, you're missing out. You are served a flaming pot of savory and spicy flavored broth along with raw meats, vegetables, and starches. You cook all the raw food in the hot pot and eat immediately. Great for a cold or rainy day.
Beware, wait times are very long during busy times.
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Philadelphia 快乐小羊
1017 Arch StThis is a global hot pot chain. If you've never had hot pot before, you're missing out. You are served a flaming pot of savory and spicy flavored broth along with raw meats, vegetables, and starches. You cook all the raw food in the hot pot and eat immediately. Great for a cold or rainy day.
Beware, wait times are very long during busy times.
Fantastic Chinese noodle shop with hand-made noodles. Lot's of variety and very reasonable prices.
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Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
1022 Race StFantastic Chinese noodle shop with hand-made noodles. Lot's of variety and very reasonable prices.
I go here for the rice combos. Under $10 and filling, with variety of specialty meats.
I sometimes get duck or chicken take-out as well.
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Sang Kee Peking Duck House
238 N 9th StI go here for the rice combos. Under $10 and filling, with variety of specialty meats.
I sometimes get duck or chicken take-out as well.
In my opinion, the best Bun Bo Hue (Vietnamese spicy beef noodle soup) between Philly and DC. Cash only.
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Cafe Diem
1031 S 8th StIn my opinion, the best Bun Bo Hue (Vietnamese spicy beef noodle soup) between Philly and DC. Cash only.
Shanghai Soup dumplings (上海小龙包) - say no more.
These aren't quite as good as Joe's Shanghai in NYC Chinatown, but the next best thing.
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Dim Sum Garden
1020 Race StShanghai Soup dumplings (上海小龙包) - say no more.
These aren't quite as good as Joe's Shanghai in NYC Chinatown, but the next best thing.
Bubblefish
909 Arch StGotta try their Sushi Burger
Solid Korean Friend Chicken chain. For something walking distance, try Andy's Chicken
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Bonchon - Philadelphia
1020 Cherry StSolid Korean Friend Chicken chain. For something walking distance, try Andy's Chicken
Ocean City Restaurant
234 N 9th StGreat dim-sum place
Best Korean Fried chicken place, but a bit of a drive. Try their cocktails too!
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Cafe Soho
468 W Cheltenham AveBest Korean Fried chicken place, but a bit of a drive. Try their cocktails too!
Really good Malaysian / Thai / Cambodian place. Must try the Roti-Canai appetizer.
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Penang Restaurant
117 N 10th StReally good Malaysian / Thai / Cambodian place. Must try the Roti-Canai appetizer.
Authentic Ramen place that holds its own against the likes of Los Angeles and New York City.
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Terakawa Ramen
204 N 9th StAuthentic Ramen place that holds its own against the likes of Los Angeles and New York City.
TT Skewer
225 N 11th StQuaint Chinese skewers shop. Lots of flavor.
Chicken Pho is an interesting must-try experience. This place is loved by the Vietnamese locals.
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Pho Ga Thanh Thanh
1100 Kensington AveChicken Pho is an interesting must-try experience. This place is loved by the Vietnamese locals.
Pho 75
1122 Washington AveBest Pho in Philly for cheap. Cash Only.
Pho Saigon
1100 S Christopher Columbus BlvdGreat Pho place with other options as well
Grocery
Typical grocery store with a large beer selection.
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TheRichmondShops.com IGA of Aramingo Ave
2497 Aramingo AveTypical grocery store with a large beer selection.
Large Asian supermarket with fresh meats and fish
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Spring Garden Restaurant
400 Spring Garden StLarge Asian supermarket with fresh meats and fish
Close to Home - Bars & Restaurants
My favorite bars and restaurants nearby
Just a couple blocks away and fantastic brunch options. If it's nice, sit on the rooftop!
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Green Eggs Café
1301 S 13th StJust a couple blocks away and fantastic brunch options. If it's nice, sit on the rooftop!
A few blocks away. A quaint coffee, brunch, and sandwich place. Fantastic quality and taste. They also give free Mimosa or Bloody Mary.
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Coffee House Too
2514 E York StA few blocks away. A quaint coffee, brunch, and sandwich place. Fantastic quality and taste. They also give free Mimosa or Bloody Mary.
Delicious Korean-style fried chicken. Take-out only.
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Andy's Chicken
2001 Memphis StDelicious Korean-style fried chicken. Take-out only.
Try their cheesecakes and cookies. Super low prices.
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Stocks Bakery
2614 E Lehigh AveTry their cheesecakes and cookies. Super low prices.
Sketch Burger
413 E Girard AveDelicious and creative burgers
Murph's Bar
202 East Girard AvenueMy favorite Italian place around here
Solid Ramen place if you're looking for something a bit lighter than the authentic rich bone broth.
Hajimaru Ramen
200 E Girard AveSolid Ramen place if you're looking for something a bit lighter than the authentic rich bone broth.
Fette Sau
1208 Frankford AveFantastic BBQ smoked meats. Usually has a long line.
My favorite Philly Cheesesteak with a pickle bar and shakes.
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Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard AveMy favorite Philly Cheesesteak with a pickle bar and shakes.
Popular bar with live music from indie bands and good drink selection
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Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford AvePopular bar with live music from indie bands and good drink selection
Bar with retro arcade games. Bring some cash for token exchange.
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Barcade
1114 Frankford AveBar with retro arcade games. Bring some cash for token exchange.
My favorite beer garden with large variety of German beers and indoor / outdoor seating
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Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveMy favorite beer garden with large variety of German beers and indoor / outdoor seating
Famous Lebanese food. Must try, if you're feeling adventurous.
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Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford AveFamous Lebanese food. Must try, if you're feeling adventurous.
Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee StreetTake-out place that is highly rated
Cook and Shaker
2301 E Albert StAmerican comfort food and bar with good wings
Solid tacos. Sometimes they have dollar taco night; just check their Twitter.
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Loco Pez
2401 E Norris StSolid tacos. Sometimes they have dollar taco night; just check their Twitter.
Medusa Pizzeria
2327 Gaul StA couple blocks away; brick-oven fired pizza.