"Sophie’s Kitchen in South Philly is a go-to for specific types. Type one is The Wing Hunter: someone who knows an order of crackly, sweet chili glazed wings can make a bad day great. Type two is The Lingerer: the neighborhood folks who take up half of the dining room thanks to its small space and friendly staff, and add orders of chicken sour soup and shaking beef as the night goes on. And type three are The Lovers: couples on low key dates that longingly stare at a plate of curry chicken and, occasionally, at each other. Whatever type you are, Sophie’s has the herby papaya salad, bubbling noodles soups, and lemongrass lacquered meat for you." - candis mclean