Han Dynasty in University City serves two main purposes - a place to eat some of the best Sichuan food around, and a full-on sports bar.

Abyssinia is the best Ethiopian restaurant in the city.

Vietnam Cafe is a huge restaurant in West Philly that has some great Vietnamese food and lots of Polynesian cocktails.

Honest Tom’s is a vegan taco shop near Penn that looks like Snow White’s cottage.

Walnut Street Cafe is an all-day spot near 30th Street Station that looks like the apartment in Rittenhouse you’ll never be able to afford.

Kilimandjaro is a casual Senegalese spot in a West Philly strip mall that’s great for lunch or dinner.

The Terakawa in University City is an offshoot of the original one in Chinatown, and it has some of the better ramen in the area.

Dim Sum House in University City serves food until 1am every night, which is about as late as you can get a sit-down meal in Philly.

Loco Pez in University City is a casual taco spot and bar that’s cash only.

Gojjo in West Philly is an Ethiopian spot that has things like wings and burgers, along with more traditional Ethiopian food.

City Tap House in University City is a bar and pizza place that’s great for groups and popular with students.

Pod in West Philly looks like the inside of a spaceship and serves a mix of Chinese and Japanese dishes.

White Dog Cafe is a spot near Penn that has good drinks and a solid Happy Hour, but you don’t need to go for a full dinner.

Goldie is a falafel shop in Franklin’s Table from the people behind Zahav.

Shake Shack is a national burger chain that’s better than most.

Koch’s Deli is a great place for a piled-high sandwich in University City.