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Where To Eat And Drink On South Street
South Street’s a weird place, but it’s got some great restaurants and bars. These are the 14 best spots.
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Kampar
Kampar is a bi-level Malaysian place off South Street where you should go for a low-key weeknight spread of burgers, stir fry, and cocktails.
Tattooed Mom
Tattooed Mom is a perfectly weird bar on South Street that’s covered in street art and does things like craft nights.
Where To Eat And Drink On South Street
South Street’s a weird place, but it’s got some great restaurants and bars. These are the 14 best spots.
Shiso Noodles and Sushi Bar
Shiso is a scene-y Japanese restaurant on South Street with good sushi and average ramen, but it’s not about the food. Everyone is just coming to be seen.
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Where to make a reservation in Center City between January 21st and February 3rd.
Sophie’s Kitchen
Sophie’s Kitchen in South Philly has the crunchiest chicken in the city. Head to the Cambodian spot for jumbo wings with crackly skin and lots of dipping sauces.
Isot Turkish Cuisine
Isot is a Turkish BYOB in Bella Vista that’s great for groups and weekend brunch.
Banh Mi And Bottles
Banh Mi and Bottles is a Vietnamese restaurant and craft beer shop on South Street. They also serve cocktails, and an extensive menu of Vietnamese street food and snacks.
TBD The Breakfast Den
TBD The Breakfast Den is a great brunch spot on South Street that serves Vietnamese and American food.
South Flavors
South Flavors is a South Street BYO that has solid comfort food like spring rolls and crispy wings.
PHS Pop Up Garden At South Street
The PHS Pop Up Garden on South Street is a seasonal outdoor oasis serving garden-inspired cocktails and craft beer.
Redcrest Kitchen
Just off South Street, Redcrest Kitchen has a modern American menu of seasonal vegetables and Italian-leaning dishes that are ideal for a casual weeknight meal.
Woodrow's Sandwich Shop
Woodrow's Sandwich Shop on South Street is where you can get a fantastic cheesesteak any day of the week.
Indian Kitchen Lovash
Bring a group of friends to South Street's Indian Kitchen Lovash and pass around wraps packed with ground lamb and bits of green pepper and more at this cozy BYOB.
Nora’s Kitchen
South Street's Nora’s Kitchen has a lineup of tacos, tortas, and burritos that are the best in the neighborhood. Come here on a casual weeknight that you want to end with some sugary churros.
Viet Bistro
At Viet Bistro you can choose from brothy soups, dumplings, steamed rice dishes, vegetarian combination dishes, and $6 bành mí on any casual weeknight that you stop by.
Bistro Southeast
Bistro Southeast on South Street is a place where you can come on a casual weeknight and bite into some spring rolls and a few rice, spicy curry, and warm chicken phở dishes.
Rex At The Royal
Stop by Rex at the Royal on South Street for Southern dishes, live music, and a romantic or celebratory meal.
Federal Donuts
For donuts and chicken, go to Federal Donuts on South Street. It's great for a quick meal, or on a day where you want some of the best wings in Philly.
MilkBoy
Milkboy is an all-day cafe and music venue on South Street that also serves Jim’s cheesesteaks.
Sansom Kabob House
Sansom Kebab House is an Afghan restaurant on South Street that has great ashak dumplings.
Ishkabibble’s Eatery
Ishkabibble’s is a cheesesteak spot with two different locations on South Street.
Jet Wine Bar
Jet Wine Bar on South Street is the best place in the neighborhood to drink and buy natural wine.
Lorenzo & Sons Pizza
Lorenzo & Sons is a counter-service pizza spot with enormous slices on South Street that’s open late.