Zig Zag is an awesome counter-service BBQ spot in Kensington that’s cool without trying too hard.

Casa Mexico is a small Italian Market spot from the people behind South Philly Barbacoa.

Porcos is a small sandwich shop with mostly porchetta on the menu, plus a full on-site bakery.

TT Skewer is a tiny Chinatown spot that focuses on skewers of meat and hot pot.

M Kee in Chinatown serves one of the best Peking ducks in the city.

Mayflower is a small, cash-only bakery in Chinatown with 90-cent chicken curry turnovers that you need to try.

Come to Spice C in Chinatown for a quick but great bowl of noodles.

Ocean City is a dim sum spot in Chinatown with really good congee.

Ocean Harbor is a fun place to eat dim sum in Philly.

Go to Xi'an Sizzling Woks in Chinatown for their hamburger.

Tai Lake is a Chinatown staple with lots of big, round tables and dishes served family-style.

Nan Zhou is a casual spot in Chinatown with great hand-pulled noodle dishes.

Shian Lan Kung is a great late-night spot in Chinatown.

Come to Vietnam Restaurant for a big group dinner, and then head upstairs to Bar Saigon afterwards.

Terakawa in Chinatown has some of the best ramen in the city.

Get a quick bowl of soup at Pho Cyclo, a Vietnamese spot located right off the Snyder SEPTA stop.