The food of Philadelphia

What to eat

Born in Philadelphia, and the dishes that define it

1. Born here01

   Cheesesteak

   Thin-sliced steak on a long roll, invented at a South Philadelphia hot dog stand in the 1930s.

2. Born here02

   Roast pork sandwich

   Roast pork with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe, the locals' answer to the cheesesteak.

3. Signature03

   Hoagie

   Philadelphia's own name for the long Italian cold-cut sandwich.

4. Signature04

   Soft pretzel

   Figure-eight pretzels from the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, sold on every corner.

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Questions about food in Philadelphia

What food is Philadelphia known for?

Philadelphia is known for Hoagie and Soft pretzel. America's first capital, a 19th-century market hall still in business, and a sandwich the whole country argues about.

Which dishes were invented in Philadelphia?

Cheesesteak: Thin-sliced steak on a long roll, invented at a South Philadelphia hot dog stand in the 1930s. Roast pork sandwich: Roast pork with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe, the locals' answer to the cheesesteak.

Where should I eat in Philadelphia?

The highest-rated restaurants in Philadelphia on Hungru right now are Fork, Cry Baby Pasta and A.Kitchen + Bar.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Reading Terminal Market: A covered market hall in business since 1893. Italian Market: Open-air stalls along South 9th Street. East Passyunk: A South Philly avenue of restaurants. Chinatown: Hand-pulled noodles and dim sum near Market East.