"Among the competition in Philly’s Cambodian dining scene, Sophie’s Kitchen is an undeniable standout. Sure, you’ll find a good portion of Passyunk Square taking up half of the dining room on any given day. But there are also booths upstairs where families or double dates longingly stare at a plate of curry chicken and, occasionally, at each other. If your group is overwhelmed by choice, the crackly chili-glazed wings are handheld delicacies, and the shaking beef is tender and exceptionally balanced with sweetness and spice. The largest table can fit eight, so you don’t have an excuse to exclude your friend’s new boyfriend, who talks a lot about how much he can bench. Sorry." - candis mclean