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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 St
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.
Fantastic Chinese noodle shop with hand-made noodles. Lot's of variety and very reasonable prices.
23 locals recommend
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
1022 Race St
23 locals recommend
Fantastic 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.
13 locals recommend
Sang Kee Peking Duck House
238 N 9th St
13 locals recommend
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.
In my opinion, the best Bun Bo Hue (Vietnamese spicy beef noodle soup) between Philly and DC. Cash only.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Diem
1031 S 8th St
11 locals recommend
In 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.
42 locals recommend
Dim Sum Garden
1020 Race St
42 locals recommend
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.
Gotta try their Sushi Burger
12 locals recommend
Bubblefish
909 Arch St
12 locals recommend
Gotta try their Sushi Burger
Solid Korean Friend Chicken chain. For something walking distance, try Andy's Chicken
15 locals recommend
Bonchon - Philadelphia
1020 Cherry St
15 locals recommend
Solid Korean Friend Chicken chain. For something walking distance, try Andy's Chicken
Great dim-sum place
Ocean City Restaurant
234 N 9th St
Great dim-sum place
Best Korean Fried chicken place, but a bit of a drive. Try their cocktails too!
7 locals recommend
Cafe Soho
468 W Cheltenham Ave
7 locals recommend
Best 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.
14 locals recommend
Penang Restaurant
117 N 10th St
14 locals recommend
Really 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.
30 locals recommend
Terakawa Ramen
204 N 9th St
30 locals recommend
Authentic Ramen place that holds its own against the likes of Los Angeles and New York City.
Quaint Chinese skewers shop. Lots of flavor.
TT Skewer
225 N 11th St
Quaint Chinese skewers shop. Lots of flavor.
Chicken Pho is an interesting must-try experience. This place is loved by the Vietnamese locals.
8 locals recommend
Pho Ga Thanh Thanh
1100 Kensington Ave
8 locals recommend
Chicken Pho is an interesting must-try experience. This place is loved by the Vietnamese locals.
Best Pho in Philly for cheap. Cash Only.
34 locals recommend
Pho 75
1122 Washington Ave
34 locals recommend
Best Pho in Philly for cheap. Cash Only.
Great Pho place with other options as well
8 locals recommend
Pho Saigon
1100 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
8 locals recommend
Great Pho place with other options as well

Grocery

Typical grocery store with a large beer selection.
41 locals recommend
TheRichmondShops.com IGA of Aramingo Ave
2497 Aramingo Ave
41 locals recommend
Typical grocery store with a large beer selection.
Large Asian supermarket with fresh meats and fish
11 locals recommend
Spring Garden Restaurant
400 Spring Garden St
11 locals recommend
Large 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!
265 locals recommend
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th St
265 locals recommend
Just 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.
24 locals recommend
Coffee House Too
2514 E York St
24 locals recommend
A 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.
13 locals recommend
Andy's Chicken
2001 Memphis St
13 locals recommend
Delicious Korean-style fried chicken. Take-out only.
Try their cheesecakes and cookies. Super low prices.
12 locals recommend
Stocks Bakery
2614 E Lehigh Ave
12 locals recommend
Try their cheesecakes and cookies. Super low prices.
Delicious and creative burgers
38 locals recommend
Sketch Burger
413 E Girard Ave
38 locals recommend
Delicious and creative burgers
My favorite Italian place around here
27 locals recommend
Murph's Bar
202 East Girard Avenue
27 locals recommend
My 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 Ave
Solid Ramen place if you're looking for something a bit lighter than the authentic rich bone broth.
Fantastic BBQ smoked meats. Usually has a long line.
140 locals recommend
Fette Sau
1208 Frankford Ave
140 locals recommend
Fantastic BBQ smoked meats. Usually has a long line.
My favorite Philly Cheesesteak with a pickle bar and shakes.
60 locals recommend
Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard Ave
60 locals recommend
My favorite Philly Cheesesteak with a pickle bar and shakes.
Popular bar with live music from indie bands and good drink selection
248 locals recommend
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford Ave
248 locals recommend
Popular bar with live music from indie bands and good drink selection
Bar with retro arcade games. Bring some cash for token exchange.
149 locals recommend
Barcade
1114 Frankford Ave
149 locals recommend
Bar with retro arcade games. Bring some cash for token exchange.
My favorite beer garden with large variety of German beers and indoor / outdoor seating
275 locals recommend
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Ave
275 locals recommend
My favorite beer garden with large variety of German beers and indoor / outdoor seating
Famous Lebanese food. Must try, if you're feeling adventurous.
113 locals recommend
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford Ave
113 locals recommend
Famous Lebanese food. Must try, if you're feeling adventurous.
Take-out place that is highly rated
82 locals recommend
Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee Street
82 locals recommend
Take-out place that is highly rated
American comfort food and bar with good wings
28 locals recommend
Cook and Shaker
2301 E Albert St
28 locals recommend
American comfort food and bar with good wings
Solid tacos. Sometimes they have dollar taco night; just check their Twitter.
167 locals recommend
Loco Pez
2401 E Norris St
167 locals recommend
Solid tacos. Sometimes they have dollar taco night; just check their Twitter.
A couple blocks away; brick-oven fired pizza.
6 locals recommend
Medusa Pizzeria
2327 Gaul St
6 locals recommend
A couple blocks away; brick-oven fired pizza.