Everyone knows what you’re supposed to eat in Philadelphia: a cheesesteak, right? Of course. But there’s way more to Philly’s always-evolving food scene — it’s a city with a whole glossary’s worth of dishes to call its own. The city’s most iconic dishes are
rooted in Italian-American traditions, original Americana recipes, and the contributions of Philly’s many immigrant communities. Yes, get a cheesesteak or two — but this map highlights many more iconic Philly dishes everyone needs to try, from tomato pie to nationally known lamb barbacoa tacos.
What’s changed in this update: We’ve added Indonesian stalwart Hardena; the beloved West Philly Ethiopian spot Abyssinia; no-rules Cambodian noodle house Mawn; and Rittenhouse’s American classic, a.kitchen. And for now, we’ve parted with Philly hitmakers Jezabel’s, Oyster House, and Santucci’s.
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