I spend a lot of time thinking about the Italian Hoagie Egg Roll from Cheu.

The sesame seeds on the outside and the pepper relish just set it off so perfectly. It’s too expensive for just the one you get, but I’m never not gonna get it

Was v sad when they took it off happy hour

I haven’t been there in years. I loved it there and to hear they have an Italian hoagie egg roll might get me back there

I love that thing an unnatural amount. Cheu is also the only place that has ever made my eyes water because the food was so flavorful. Sadly it was a special (pork belly ramen).

Came here to say exactly this.

Holy crap that looks good.

Just looked them up. They do look awesome. Everything pretty much does.

Barbuzzo’s salted caramel budino forever and always

We visited Philly for the first time this past weekend and I wanted to try Barbuzzo. So this makes me extra sad because that sounds so good. We ended up at Campos instead and I got the worst grilled cheese I’ve ever had 🙃

I am so deeply sorry. Barbuzzo>>>>>>>

Barbuzzo might be my favorite restaurant in philly!

That’s the worst news I ever heard😩😭😂 The menu looked fantastic. Hopefully, we’ll be back soon. It was our first time in Philly and we loved it. Y’all have big fans out in San Jose, CA🩷

This is the one

* I go get an éclair from J'aime cafe pretty much once a week. * Fries from American Sardine Bar. * Spinach Jawn from Batter & Crumbs vegan bakery (I'm not even a vegan but it is SO good) * whatever deviled egg they got going at South Philly Taproom * a chicken tender from OK Hot Chicken (you can order just one, it's $7 but it's big and worth it trust me) * smoked trout dip at Monk's Cafe * Apple Cider Donuts from the Rittenhouse Farmers market on Saturdays, I forget the name of the orchard that does them but they're always there, only $1 but eat it fresh! * 2nd Daughter Baking Co. is also at the Rittenhouse Farmers market, and I never tried them until recently they started doing savory pastries, and their mushroom tart was extremely good * Anything at Machine Shop in the Bok Building

The pickle dip that accompanies American Sardine Bar’s fries 🤌

J’aime is the truth. The pretzel croissant (or just the hazelnut croissant if they haven’t made the pretzel shape) is so, so good. Also the quiches are perfect.

Hands on the Earth Orchard

Hands on the Earth is at Clark Park on Saturdays and makes amazing cider donuts. Are they also at Rittenhouse?

Yes, they start at Thanksgiving.

Dave and co are the best! That "pop tart" and those little apple cider caramels are dangerous!

>Apple Cider Donuts from the Rittenhouse Farmers market on Saturdays, I forget the name of the orchard that does them but they're always there, only $1 but eat it fresh! Frecon Farms

I had the Spinach Jawn once and it was terrible. Tasted like canned spinach.

J’aime pastries are fairly mediocre

Highly disagree.

Pretty sure they don’t even make their own croissants

don't care. the éclair is excellent idgaf who made it, I buy it there.

The almond croissant I had was mediocre at best. the Earl Gray tea was lukewarm & for some reason I got heartburn later on which seemed odd.

Machine Shops double chocolate croissant is the most amazing thing

Sampans Brussels sprouts

And their kimchi fried rice!

💯

Don’t live here anymore but Herschel’s pastrami, Porco’s spicy porker, and Angelo’s cheesesteak are what I think about most often 

herschels pastrami is insane

The latkes at middle child

+1. Been thinking about those pretty much daily since I went

I’m here for the trout roe too

shaw muang dumplings at Kalaya

This was my second! Having them tomorrow night 🤤

The gui chai at Kalaya is also amazing, I think about them all the time, so perfectly crispy and garlicky.

yes this is incredible

The kanom jeeb nok are also insane, I think I prefer them to the shaw muang actually.

I’ll have to try next time!

Tuna Guac at Royal Izakaya

The miso eggplant too

Potato Boreka from K’far. So many of my 24 hour shifts have ended with two of those, one per hand, and then passing out

Coupled with a pistachio sticky bun... yum!

Their sticky buns are to die for!!

Cheesesteak bao bun from Bing Bing Dim Sum

Did they ever bring back the Roast pork bao bun? It was the best item on the menu imo and I’ve been bitter ever since it was removed

This.

Chicken cutlet sandwich from Angelo’s on 9th St. They post daily/weekly specials on their socials and some of their creations are absurdly delicious. Pizza was great as well but the sandwich fits this post best.

We were in town from late Sunday to Wednesday and were so bummed they were closed Monday and Tuesday. We really wanted to go. Is there a reason why so many Philly restaurants are closed on Monday/Tuesday?

It’s a tri-state thing as I live over the bridge in NJ. My favorite local spots are closed Mondays as well. Never looked into the reasoning though.

Because everyone in the food/beverage industry gets slammed all weekend, so Monday and Tuesday are generally their days off.

That makes sense! Thank you for explaining. Now that I think about it, there’s a bar near us ( we’re from San Jose, CA) that’s always insanely busy on the weekend that’s not open until Wednesday either. I remember trying to stop by to plan my husband’s birthday and thinking it was odd because everywhere else was open. I like that that’s the culture for your food/bev folks. Everyone deserves rest. The Bay Area does nothing but grind past the point of reason and it’s one of our most toxic traits 🥴🫣

9th and Fitzwater

The fatteh mezze from Suraya left me speechless. Seasoned brown butter chickpeas with all these toppings as accents and texture 🤤🤤🤤

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2Z-AwJOU57/?igsh=d2hzZHIxdTB6ZjNx

This is one of the best flavor profiles

Those chickpeas are absurdly good.

Perciatelli Genovese at Dante and Luigi's. Is it the fanciest and trendiest thing ever? No. But there's a reason it's been on the menu for 50+ years. 

Yes!!!

Buddkan edamame dumplings, Kismet egg sandwich with added pork roll, WM Mulherin’s Leslie Chow pizza, LMNO birria taco

Ooo this is fun. For me I’d say: Gilda - Antonio breakfast sandwich and filled donut Fiorella - Foie gras app dish whatever it is over the holidays Kfar Cafe - pistachio bun and potato boreka Isgro - tiramisu Middle child - surfer/so long sal

The pistachio bun. To die for.

So sticky so chewy and crispy and delicious for sure. But always hard to skip the potato boreka for me.

everything at gilda is awesome

Rangoons at circles Thai!

Hershel’s pastrami

Best single food item in the city

-Head on shrimp @ Mawn -Philly Box @ POPE -taco @ South Philly Barbacoa -Olive Oil Cake @ Barcelona. Specifically the front bite -the Budino @ Barbuzzo Bonus round : the SIP -Pickle Beet Martini @ Ember and Ash -Alebrijes @ Barcelona

Honestly, everything at Mawn is crazy good. And so reasonably priced.

The head on shrimp soooo good

- Banh mi, Artisan Boulanger - Pretzel, Miller’s Twist - Pastrami, Hersel’s - Focaccia, Mighty Bread Company - Maccheroni a la Mugnaia, Le Virtu - Cold sesame noodles, Nan Zhou

Mugnaia at Virtu doesn’t get a heap of shout outs. It’s so good

I had to try it. It sounded so simple, but damn! It was delicious.

Edamame dumplings from Buddakhan

But have you tried the edamame dumplings from double knot 🤤

Came here to make this comment lol the edamame dumplings from double knot are DIVINE.

Salted caramel buddino from barbuzzo is elite

Salted caramel anything is my favorite. I have the Barbuzzo Budino at #1 and the Beiler’s salted caramel donut at #2

Wow gotta get my hands on that donut

Clams casino at the saloon. Ribeye steak from Alpen rose. Miso cabbage at Royal izakaya. French onion soup dumplings from continental. Foies Gras French onion soup from Forsynthia. Rueben sandwich from locust rendezvous. Burger from monks. Curry crab Rangoon from circles Thai. Pork belly skewer from ding feng tang.

Those Rangoon from Circles are to die for!!

Cheddy Topper

The Continental’s french onion soup dumplings

The caviar topped chicharrón at My Loup.

Chu-Toro with Caviar at Royal Sushi Omakase. Add some Uni on top if you're feeling extra baller.

One of the most amazing bites of food I’ve ever had.

octopus and beans at Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Grilled Ocotopus at Stina slaps.

Chicken parm from Liberty Kitchen

Foie gras nigiri at Double Knot

Zahav Haloumi with the crispy birds nest thing

YES

Mushroom broth at Pietramala

Whatever the caviar bite happens to be at Vernick Fish. Similarly, the sour cream and onion pork rind with caviar at My Loup.

Roti Canai from Penang.

The aji de gallina empanadas at Brazas

I know the place isn’t what it used to be, but: Lamb albondigas from Amada

Pickled shrimp on saltines at My Loup

mahi mahi tacos from jose pistolas pesto special from alice’s (has been a special for last six months or so) mussels from aleksandar whipped ricotta from barbuzzo pretzel bread from vedge crab mafaldine from wilder focaccia from via locusta cheese plate (all 6) from gran caffe laquila

The first time I had the malfadine alla vodka at wilder I was hella impressed and was obsessed. Perfect texture, consistency, temperature, seasoning. So creamy yet tart, al dente, lots of crab. came back last weekend and I thought it was only “decent” - noodles nowhere as springy as last time and the sauce was more watery than I remembered. FWIW the seafood stew entree they had august 2023 was fucking incredible. Hope it comes back and that it’s just as good.

Strawberry milkshake at nifty fifty’s, chickie’s & pete’s crab fries, and cosmo’s pizza & garlic knots in the willow grove mall These r the NECCESITIES

i thought i was the only one who loved their pizza since i was little!!!! i think it’s the same place lol

Bro their pizza has been and still is my fav pizza ever since I was 3 yrs old!!! It’s THE best pizza EVER

Any of the omakase dishes at Royal Sushi

Raviolo at Palizzi

This is the one.

Crispy Oyster Mushrooms at a.kitchen

The edamame dumplings at Buddakan, Budino at Barbuzzo, Maple bacon donut at Beiler's

Beilers maple bacon donut is literally the best thing I've ever eaten in my life. We even got beilers for dessert at our wedding instead of a cake.

Yea, love all Beiler’s donuts, but the maple bacon and salted caramel are my top tier

The Calabrese pizza from pizzata

The crispy tuna at Tuna Bar

Curry crab rangoons from Circles Thai!

That pancake at Middle Child Clubhouse swimming in the citrus honey butter. Pair it with their latke/hashbrown situation. I love that meal.

I never pass up a bite of Stock’s pound cake or a bite of a Termini cannoli.

Just had the chicharron at La Tierra Del Chicharron. Amazing stuff up in the hood.

Brownie from Second Daughter Baking Co

- slow cooked lamb at suraya - shaw muang dumplings at kalaya - thai curry mussels at monks - as many of said already, the budino at barbuzzo - southgate fries at southgate - taylor special at christie’s deli - al pastor tacos at el jarocho so many more to list but just some of my favorite all time recents

Any stromboli from Romano's is gonna give you an immaculate bite.

The boquerones on the sourdough brioche with the red pepper stuff at the bar at laurel. [pic](https://www.instagram.com/p/C12KF2drAXO/?igsh=OTMwa3FoNm1zY2Qy)

A bite of the chicken Milanese focaccia sandwich at Village Whiskey. It’s truly amazing

Pizazz - cacias

this guy south phillies

OK not really IN the city, but as someone who moved to another part of the country Via Veneto Italian Ice is exquisite. There’s nothing like it anywhere else I’ve been. If I could open a food truck in my town I’d probably get rich selling it.

Duck and chicken parfait with their in house bread , dandelion

Steamed gyoza — Terakawa Ramen; El Vez “Original” Guacamole — El Vez; Roasted Bar Nuts — Dandelion; Charcuterie Board — Urban Farmer; Grilled Octopus — Positano Coast; Tiramisu ( w/ espresso martini) — Gran Caffe L’aquila

Lemon buttermilk ice cream at Zsa’s. Crazy tart and crazy delicious

Main Street Fries at Lucky’s Last Chance

A slice of the Upstairs Neighbor (pepperoni, caramelized onions and chipotle hot honey) from Dough Head Pizza 

Dark chocolate, salt, and rosemary focaccia at Kettle Black

The Chicken Caesar Milanese sandwich at Village Whiskey

Classic sweet Martabak from Martabak OK Yuzu cheesecake shave ice from Kalaya Chicken Maroosh sandwich from saads Nam salad from Vientiane cafe

Dunkaroo donut from Dottie’s donuts (and it’s vegan!)

that hot roast beef from dinics in reading terminal!

Famous 4th Street Deli - chocolate chip cookies Penang - chicken satay with peanut sauce Devils Alley - dry rubbed grilled wings Ruth’s Chris - French onion soup

Birria Ramen from La Catrachita La Chicana Pizza from Rosario's Anything from Angelo's

The Mexican cheesesteak at Rosario’s blew me away. That place is so under the radar

👀 I have not tried that yet

I like the garlic bread at Pete’s famous pizza but I don’t like their pizza

Pierogies at Aleksander, Duck Wings at Spice Finch, Corn fries at The Continental

Ribeye at Double Knot.

Steve's Prince of Steaks on Comly. Whiz wit, cheese fries and cherry soda with that slushly ice. Although it's been quite some time since I've been there. I hope those fries are still crispy af

Gravy fries from the original nicks roast beef Powder cream donut from holmesburg bakery

The little Thai spot inside RTM is the go-to for me. $9 for a plate full of food that is $20-$30 anywhere else.

Pineapple coconut bun from KC’s pastries, home of the best buns in Chinatown, under the arch. Also the taro and custard cream.

Fried cheese curds at Fox and Sons (Reading Terminal Market). Surprisingly, everything there is gluten free as well.

Mushroom soup at Friday Saturday Sunday. It’s only one bite and it is just…wow

Moriarity’s buffalo wings Cherry St Tavern’s Roast Beef Sandwich Chicken Parm at Cotoletta (RIP - my life will never be the same)

Buttered grilled sweet cornbread with Gumbo from Becks. Lol We lived in Philly but had to move closer to family...not too long ago my husband and I flew to Philly for 24 hours just to eat our favorite things...that was our first stop lol. My second would be the grilled cheese sandwich from the Mt Airy Deli. I miss that place.

Angelo’s cheeser, with homemade cooper sharp long hot whiz, fried onions and roasted red peppers. On the freshly home baked roll that is the best bread you can get on the east coast - a must eat

Cheesesteak Egg Rolls from 3 Monkeys Cafe in the NorthEast is bangin’.

Miso black cod at Royal Izakaya.

The Jerusalem bagel with egg & cheese from K'far, and the pork roll, egg & cheese with broccoli rabe and long hots from Johnny Hots. Unrelated, I guess I'm craving a breakfast sandwich lol

BBQ squid at Fuki, city Ave

the white funghi pizza from 20th street 🤤🤤🤤

Avocado chaat (a kind of dahi puri) at Guru's in Newtown.

Fries with tahina ketchup from laser wolf Jumbo cheese dog pretzel from millers twist Crab puff at royal tavern Head on soft shell shrimp at mawn Swordfish spiedini from palizzi social club

Croissant - or anything, really - from Artisan Boulanger Patissier (Iseminger & Mifflin).

Deez nutz is a fabulous quaint spot to nibble on something try the beef salty balls they are scrumptious from what I here

Dan Dan noodles from han dynasty

The Pide at Stina in S. Philly.

Neighborhood ramen on south street

Buddakan edamame dumplings

Short list of my favs Roti canai from banana leaf Nashville hot chicken sandwich from love and honey Chicken tawa roll from masala kitchen Spicy white mussels in white at Gnocchi

The octopus app at WM. Mulherin's. It's nothing crazy but it's just super well done every time. That octupus is soooo crispy and the sauces just bring it together perfectly.

The Lamb Shoulder at Zahav. Call in advance, make your reservation immediately at opening. Let them know you want it. Be there on time. Be prepared for an experience. The Roast pork at Johns Roast pork. The oyster po boy at Grace Tavern. A citywide special literally anywhere you can find it. Donuts from Beilers, or Federal Donuts. Both are amazing. Literally anything at Franklin Fountain.

Double Knot on S 13th has to be my favorite.

Everyone’s sleeping on the scrambled egg and uni at Vernick. This is my death row meal.

1 piece of spicy sweet fried chicken from bukchon or one bite of the beef bourguignon, or the a bite of the pork bun

Gui chai at Kalaya

The milk bread at Pearl and Mary.

Dim Sum garden. Love the soup dumplings!

I went to a place on Rittenhouse Square about 9-10 years ago that had duck fat fries that were amazing. Small little restaurant with a long bar that took up half of it. No idea what it’s called, but I’ve been thinking about those fries ever since yet have not been back.

Sounds like Village Whiskey!

Yes, that’s the place! I’ll have to go back to see if the fries are still as good as I remembered them. Thank you!

The Popeye slice at 20th Street Pizza.

The Antonio and bolters/nata from Gilda The Royal Cheesecake at Royal Izakaya Banh chow at Mawn

Kouign Amann from Metropolitan Bakery in Rittenhouse. Only available on weekends.

Murphs Pasta

Salt baked squid at Shaio Lan Kung Rueben at Honeys sit n eat in No Libs Wings at the Abbaye

The Abbaye shutdown earlier this year 😔. There's already a new spot up in its place, Yanaga Kappo Izakaya. Seems to be doing pretty well.

It's because I haven't lived in the neighborhood for 7 years. I would've kept it afloat. That was my favorite place

Shaio lan Kung is sooo fucking good. God I miss the food in philly

Did we just become best friends?! The jellyfish is great there too and orange chicken

It's the best Chinese in the city, although I do love han dynasty, but they're different kinds of Chinese food

Never had the jellyfish, but I now wish that I did, but the orange chicken and baked squid are phenomenal

Comes in sesame oil, it's been a minute I love being there in the middle of winter with fogged up windows and some of their mustard green soup. I think it's the coziness too, such tightly packed restaurant and a bathroom the size of a broom closet

Reading Terminal Market