Ramen restaurant · Fishtown
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A BYOB Hakata-style specialist in Fishtown with long-simmered tonkotsu and a loyal neighborhood following. Covered by Philadelphia Magazine at opening and reviewed by The Infatuation; still drawing fans in 2025.
Pizza restaurant · Fishtown
Award-winning pizza, natural wines, and unique hoagie experiences
55 Postcards
Caribbean restaurant · Walnut Hill
Authentic Trini food, roti, doubles, patties, juices
8 Postcards
Mexican restaurant · Fishtown
Birria tacos, cemitas, and aguachiles, BYOB cafe
18 Postcards
Restaurant · Washington Square West
Classic tavern fare, great pizza, burgers, and cocktails
3 Postcards
Malaysian restaurant · Bella Vista
Malaysian street food & cocktails; incubator for diverse chefs
21 Postcards
Restaurant · Strawberry Mansion
Detroit-style pizza & wings, hiring formerly incarcerated folks
33 Postcards
Afghan restaurant · Hawthorne
Afghan specialties, fluffy naan, and flavorful kabobs.
4 Postcards
Restaurant · Society Hill
Cafe, wine bar, and shop with local plates & natural wines
23 Postcards
Book store · Wister
Black-owned bookshop & cafe with curated selections and great coffee
Bakery · Fishtown
Pound cake, cookies, pies & other sweets from a legendary bakery