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EXPLORE LOCAL AREA | | | | | | | 325 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
215-574-9440 | | | | | Description: OLD CITY. You know right away that this will be special, from the Zen-like entrance with its wall of flowing waters. Duck and shiitake postickers, lobster fried rice, sesame crusted tuna, make for a memorable meal. After your meal, try the chocolate Bento box for two, a sampler of five unique little desserts. The bar gets packed and stays packed, but don't let the noise deter your mission to enjoy a wonderful meal. Make sure to rub the Buddha statue on your way out. Advance reservations are recommended, especially for weekends.
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| 7838 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia,
PA
19118-3527
215-242-8800 | | | | | Description: CHESTNUT HILL. This Chinese restaurant presents a romantic atmosphere with its dark wood interior, soft lights, and background music. Szechwan beef, scallops, lobster, and fresh fish are prepared with delicate care to deliver just the right balance of taste. If you're looking for something different, some of the dishes even have a touch or two of French flair. Reservations suggested. Business dress attire.
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| 1720 Sansom St
Philadelphia,
PA
19103
215-564-1720 | | | | | Description: CENTER CITY. Sake martini anyone? Perhaps, alongside a selection of fresh sushi in this upscale Japanese restaurant. Great service, fresh sushi creations, and a decidedly sophisticated ambience make this Rittenhouse Square eatery a popular choice. Business dress attire.
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| 219 N 11th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19107
215-925-7266 | | | | | Description: CHINATOWN. Authentic Chinese dishes of gingered beef with scallions, shrimp in black bean sauce, and a myriad of other tasty combinations are available from this family-owned and operated Chinatown restaurant. The salt-baked squid and shrimp are particular favorites. Business casual attire.
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| 723 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19102
215-413-9070 | | | | | Description: CENTER CITY. Neon colored booths lit from within, wavy bamboo walls and ceilings, and funky little tables in the lounge give this restaurant a super stylish, modern atmosphere. You may recognize chef Morimoto from his Iron Chef days, or even from Nobu in NYC. The menu includes a number of entrees, including several dishes from Nobu, but for a truly unique Morimoto experience, you must order the Omakase. Make weekend reservations well in advance, and expect to make an evening of it this is a dining experience, after all! Omakase $80-120, Chef's sushi/sashimi selection $30-70.
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| 8605 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia,
PA
19118
215-242-5900 | | | | | Description: CHESTNUT HILL. Poll the folks who live in and around Chestnut Hill, and they'll no doubt inform you that their neighborhood is home to one of the Philly area's top sushi joints, a Pan-Asian gem called Osaka. Here, the open dining room is dressed in contemporary Eastern aesthetics, meaning it's a clean-lined space that is stylish yet surprisingly comfortable. The fare, meanwhile, appeals to both seasoned and novice palates that is to say, in addition to live scallops and sea urchins are more familiar offerings like Kobe rib-eye and salmon rolls.
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| 238 N 9th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19107-1822
215-925-7532 | | | | | Description: CHINATOWN. This eatery can easily be missed upon first glance. With fresh produce hanging in the front, you might miss the restaurant that's on the side next to the big windows. Delicious won ton soup and all the traditional Chinese specialties, such as crisp duck and golden scallion pancakes. Whether you select chicken, beef, pork, or seafood, you can't go wrong. Business casual attire.
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| 222 S 15th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19102
215-735-4444 | | | | | Description: CENTER CITY. This restaurant may be small in size, but the tastes that emanate from the fresh sushi bar and the kitchen are colossal. Steamed dumplings, oysters, and impeccable sushi are enjoyed by the young and old alike. If you see an empty seat, you better grab it. Business casual attire.
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| 1512 Walnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19102
215-545-8800 | | | | | Description: CENTER CITY. East meets west in this wonderful Fusion Cuisine restaurant owned and run by Susanna Foo, a self-made restaurateur from Mongolia. Going against tradition, Chef Foo uses raw vegetables while seamlessly blending French, Chinese, and European culinary tastes with elegant aplomb. She works magic with dishes like tea smoked duck breast with grilled Asian pears. Desserts, such as white chocolate Grand Marnier mousse and blueberry souffle, are excellent as well. Even her fortune cookies are dipped in chocolate. Reservations suggested.
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| 4728 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia,
PA
19143
215-726-1095 | | | | | Description: WEST PHILLY. The novelty of being the city's first Laotian restaurant has worn off some, and these days Vientiane gets press on the merits of what it does really well that is to say, fabulous dishes that capture the essence of Southeast Asia. Exotic ingredients flavor each and every dish, from the skewer and curries to the pad thai and spring rolls. Friendly and at times a bit snug, the space has emerged as a popular date spot for the 20-somethings who live and work in the neighborhood.
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