![]() It even has American favorites, such as buffalo chicken wings and regular cheesesteaks with French fries. Its menu holds no allegiance to any specific ethnicity, offering wonton soup next to miso, kimchi fried rice along classic curry. Stix Asian Eatery was nestled in a residential neighborhood, quiet and clean inside with bright sleek posters advertising its bubble tea and smoothies. A split serving of BangBang and GarlicGarlic chicken wings was the perfect accompaniment to the banh mi.ĭinner took us to the Bella Vista neighborhood in South Philadelphia, a place originally settled by Italian immigrants. Given that this is street food made on the spot, the noodles often do not have time to soak in enough of the oil and sauces, leaving a dry dish that is not the greatest if you’re looking for a festival of flavors, but is more than enough if you’re looking to fill your stomach. ![]() What the spicy beef rice noodles lack in taste, they make up in volume. A Vietnamese take on an American classic: the famous Philly cheesesteak on a French baguette, stuffed with pickled veggies and topped with spicy jalapenos.Īfter devouring the subs, we opened the box of noodles. The typically tangy and sweet taste of the bulgogi is heightened by the soft and creamy cheese, all the savors married together by a long roll of white bread. Slices of white American cheese melt into cuts of grilled beef marinated in a mix of soy sauce, spices, and sugar. The bulgogi steak sandwich is a delightful spin on the Philly cheesesteak. After a few minutes of perusing the menu, we ordered the subs and a box of spicy beef rice noodles. Its special, bulgogi steak sandwich, costs a mere three bucks. Offering simple Korean and Japanese food (mostly noodles and stir fry), nothing on KoJa’s simple menu costs more than six dollars. Zigzagged with blue, red, and purple stripes, KoJa Food Truck is conveniently parked in University City, the prime location where alimentary automobiles (everything from Chinese takeout to fresh espresso) cluster from late morning to evening. A blog post taped to the side of KoJa Food Truck notes that their Bulgogi Steak sandwich has been noted for being one of the best new sandwiches in America. Now that those high school years are behind, a full daytrip to Philly as part of the East Coast Food Tour helped me discover the marvelous Asian twists on the cheesesteak. Like most Americans, that sandwich-thin strips of steak stuffed in a soft hoagie roll and topped with gooey Cheez Wiz-was the extent of my knowledge of Philadelphia’s cuisine. When the right time came to escape, you drove like mad to the City of Brotherly Love, devoured a cheesesteak, and made it back to your last class before the final bell rang. You checked into your first class in the morning. Our next stop will be right here in Washington, DC!īack in high school, seniors used to do the Philly Cheesesteak Challenge. This is the penultimate installment in a series of food tours by our resident foodie, Amanda Andrei.
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