They aren't. They cost a restaurant or bodega less than a dollar to make and I'm tired of being overcharged by literally everyone for something so simple. I mean, I don't pay that, I make it at home but the whole thing is getting out of hand in terms of price. Also two pancakes isn't $17.
There. I said it.
Saw a post about this place earlier this week and had to check it out! I always drive by on my way home from work but never stopped, glad I did today! Chow fun with chicken is a hit!
As our sub rides the high of Nihonbashi Philly in Tokyo, I wanted to put another East Asian cheesesteak destination on our radars: Seoul, South Korea!
Just visited Philadelphia restaurant and had a great cheesesteak! Also chatted with the owner, who lived in the Philly area for 15 years.
Korean cheesesteaks seem to feature softer bread and additional toppings like pickled jalapeños (surprisingly tasty). The owner mentioned that he had to adjust his original Amoroso-style rolls recipe for the Korean palate after locals found it too chewy!
In addition to Philadelphia restaurant, the Gangnam area of Seoul has other cheesesteak destinations, including Wiir Philadelphia (started in 2022 by Penn State grads) and Without-Visa. Highly recommend stopping by as we uncover the extent of the cheesesteak diaspora!
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Any information on what's coming into 1300 Federal, which was most recently Lucky Star ("Best Chinese Food on 13th Street") and briefly the targeted location for Tabachoy? Permits were issued last year for build-out, and sign for "Tierra Viva Restaurante" went up recently.
Sometimes a girl just wants to roll a J and obliterate a whole, crispy skinned, fried fish. Please share your recs. So far, the ginger tamarind sauce at Sophie’s Kitchen makes me do a happy dance and has been my fave; tbh they are one of my fave spots and I’ve never had a disappointing meal there. Buddakan’s version is also yummy but like $$$. I took a chance on ordering the fish at Abyssinia and the pepper vinegar sauce that accompanied it was so damn good.
If you have recs for accompaniments also much appreciated.
Hey all - I’m trying to put together a low-key networking happy hour on a Monday in Philly.
Timing’s a bit tricky since it overlaps with the Craft Brewers Conference, so a lot of taprooms seem to be booked out.
Ideally looking for a spot where we don’t need to rent a private room - just somewhere that’s cool with us grabbing a few tables together in one area for a group.
Any recommendations for bars/restaurants that are flexible with this kind of setup?
I know people have very mixed feelings about Veda (have heard comments that the food is somewhat flavorless or that service is lackluster), but goddamn, I cannot believe what a good spot it is for happy hour.
The happy hour bites are some the best value in the city. Four sizable (and flavorful!) plates and two excellent (and large!) cocktails for 40 bucks. And it goes till 7! Can’t recommend it enough.
Where can I get good fried flounder? I use to get the best fried flounder at a diner up the street from where I grew up as a kid in a beach town. Now I’ve got a bad hankering for it now
Has anyone been to either or both of them? Did they live up to the hype? I know they got high rankings in Philadelphia Magazine's top 50 restaurants. Which one would you recommend, or are they about equal?
Hi all! Trying to map out my food for a weekend in Philly. I’m open to suggestions but also want some feedback on logistics.
Biggest concern is that I’ll be bringing my 4 year old, so can’t do TOO much walking, but will have my car… so the issue then becomes parking.
You can also convince me to use SEPTA but I’ve never heard anyone say something positive about that.
Okay so the advice I need:
-Friday coming in the afterhnoon from north jersey, so open to any lunch picks along 95 that might make sense.
-Staying by City Hall so walking distance probably would work best for dinner
-Saturday: going to the zoo. I really want to go to Baby’s, so figured we’d do that for breakfast since it seems on the way, driving wise. Let me know if I’m wrong and should do that for another meal.
-recommendation for lunch after the zoo is welcome!
-need a good place to stop for cheese steaks. Not looking for the best in the world. My preference is Jim’s but parking can suck. Any recommendations? (Maybe something further out to eat on the way in?)
-we might got to the Franklin institute so potentially food around there?
So yeah, any help for good places that are accessible by car/short walk and kid friendly are appreciated! (Anyone know if Nom Wah is good/kid friendly?)
Within walking distance. Not looking for anything too expensive, I will be solo so want something casual.