Tu’s dining guidebook
Favorite dining/drinking spots
Philly is a city overflowing with history, culture, and ever-evolving food scene. It's home to the iconic cheesesteaks, hoagies, and soft pretzels. Here's the list of my all-time favorite restaurants and cafes in the city.
"You get what you pay" is what can be said about Dim Sum House. It's a bit pricier than those dim sum restaurants in Chinatown, but the fresh taste of their soup dumplings and shumai will never let you down.
10 locals raden deze aan
Dim Sum House by Jane G's
3939 Chestnut St"You get what you pay" is what can be said about Dim Sum House. It's a bit pricier than those dim sum restaurants in Chinatown, but the fresh taste of their soup dumplings and shumai will never let you down.
All you need to do is memorizing these lines, "Cheesesteaks, wiz wit!" or "Cheesesteaks, wiz without!". Oh, and some cash.
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveAll you need to do is memorizing these lines, "Cheesesteaks, wiz wit!" or "Cheesesteaks, wiz without!". Oh, and some cash.
"They have legit Vietnamese foods," said a Vietnamese aka me. I usually order half steamed chick with a plain bowl of pho, and Bun Thit Nuong Ha-noi style.
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Thang Long Noodle Restaurant (Kensington)
2534-36 Kensington Ave"They have legit Vietnamese foods," said a Vietnamese aka me. I usually order half steamed chick with a plain bowl of pho, and Bun Thit Nuong Ha-noi style.
One of the hottest brunch spots in the city, where the waiting line can be estimated 30-45 minutes. But for its Egg Benedict and giant French Toast, I don't mind waiting!
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Sabrina's Cafe
227 N 34th StOne of the hottest brunch spots in the city, where the waiting line can be estimated 30-45 minutes. But for its Egg Benedict and giant French Toast, I don't mind waiting!
I love their creativity and retro atmosphere. Few things to note down before visiting the bar:
- dress nicely
- get your ID and cash ready (when I say cash, I mean at least $40 if you thinking to order about 2 drinks plus tips)
- no photos or phone calls once you get inside (the owner is very serious about this and nobody should be messing with the house rules)
My favorite cocktails on the menu right now are Philly Colada, Vesper Lynd, Happy Buddha (Phat Phuc).
79 locals raden deze aan
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StI love their creativity and retro atmosphere. Few things to note down before visiting the bar:
- dress nicely
- get your ID and cash ready (when I say cash, I mean at least $40 if you thinking to order about 2 drinks plus tips)
- no photos or phone calls once you get inside (the owner is very serious about this and nobody should be messing with the house rules)
My favorite cocktails on the menu right now are Philly Colada, Vesper Lynd, Happy Buddha (Phat Phuc).
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington SquareElixr Coffee Roasters
207 S Sydenham StLULU CAFE
4508 Walnut StA bubble tea hidden gem in West Philly. Don't forget to try their Sea Salt series.
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StSky Cafe is located within a supermarket/mall complex in South Philly, where you can have delicious authentic Indonesian foods at an unbeatable price.
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Sky Cafe
1122 Washington AveSky Cafe is located within a supermarket/mall complex in South Philly, where you can have delicious authentic Indonesian foods at an unbeatable price.
Banana Leaf: Malaysian Cuisine
1009 Arch StAre you into avocado and craving some unique sweet treats? Check out Bambu. I love its smashed avocado with jelly/tapioca and rainbow desserts.
Bambu Desserts & Drinks
600 Washington AveAre you into avocado and craving some unique sweet treats? Check out Bambu. I love its smashed avocado with jelly/tapioca and rainbow desserts.
Little Nonna's
1234 Locust StBarbuzzo
110 S 13th StSince being featured on Ugly Delicious and Chef's Table, the waiting line at Barbacoa is getting crazy and crazier. However, the quality of food and service remain the same, which makes me madly respect its staff and owners Martinez and Miller. If you crave for tacos and two seem not enough, go for a half kilo ($32), half pork, half lamb, and I'm sure you won't regret.
39 locals raden deze aan
South Philly Barbacoa
1134 S 9th StSince being featured on Ugly Delicious and Chef's Table, the waiting line at Barbacoa is getting crazy and crazier. However, the quality of food and service remain the same, which makes me madly respect its staff and owners Martinez and Miller. If you crave for tacos and two seem not enough, go for a half kilo ($32), half pork, half lamb, and I'm sure you won't regret.
Seorabol Restaurant
5734 Old 2nd StBest Korean fried chicken in town! The flour coating is so light and crunchy that you keep munching and realize your diet is so ruined.
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Cafe Soho
468 W Cheltenham AveBest Korean fried chicken in town! The flour coating is so light and crunchy that you keep munching and realize your diet is so ruined.
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StReasonable price for amazing cocktails and fast service. “A damn good cup of tea” and “Good night & good luck” are must try.
6 locals raden deze aan
a.bar
1737 Walnut StReasonable price for amazing cocktails and fast service. “A damn good cup of tea” and “Good night & good luck” are must try.
Food scene
Dalessandro's Steaks
600 Wendover StThe kebab platter and hummus are huge and delicious. Fast service and reasonable price.
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Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill
4420 Walnut StThe kebab platter and hummus are huge and delicious. Fast service and reasonable price.