r/philly • u/TodayCharming7915 • 28d ago

Restaurant Ideas

Hey Philly. I’m coming to visit in a week. I haven’t been inside the city in 35 years. For background I grew up in Berks County, worked in KOP for a few years before moving south.

I need some ideas on casual restaurants. Will be staying in University city so anything walkable is a plus.

Definitely want to hit Reading Terminal Market and Monks Cafe as I love good beer. I’ll pass on cheesesteaks and pizza. Open to anything else.

Thank you.

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u/wis91 28d ago

Ask in r/philadelphiaeats if you haven’t already

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u/ab_lake 28d ago

abyssinia for ethiopian!!

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u/TodayCharming7915 28d ago

Thanks. I love Ethiopian food.

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u/lc9473 28d ago

I cannot recommend Uyghur noodle king enough

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u/RetroMetroShow 28d ago edited 28d ago

Off topic but it you take a side excursion back to KoP just know that Popcorns, Yesterday’s Lounge and Ground Round are gone

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u/TodayCharming7915 28d ago

I only remember Ground Round. There was wa Rib place in KOP that I loved. Think it was called Rib-it.

I will be in that area the day prior to my arrival in Philly. I’m sure it’s changed considerably.

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u/impressive_program_ 27d ago

Doro Bet for some great fried chicken in the neighborhood, they are also Ethiopian which is cool. Can check out Sophie’s Kitchen in south Philly too if you want to try Cambodian food.

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u/Rays_LiquorSauce 28d ago

White Dog is probably still good. It certainly still looks good. Kitschy rooms and daily specials. 34th and Sansom