With its purple walls and loungey feel, Sampan may feel a bit outdated, but the pan-Asian food more than makes up for that.

Buk Chon is a small Korean BYOB in Old City that sticks to the classics, but does them all very well.

When you forgot to make reservations for date night or a low-key friend dinner, head to Southgate in Rittenhouse.

When you want Korean fried chicken or wings, go to Andy’s in Fishtown.