Chengdu Famous Food West Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA - Chengdu Famous Food, known as a Sichuan gem among locals, this establishment serves up dry pots, ice jellies and steamed and pan-fried dragon buns as part of its elaborate menu.

Aksum Cafe West Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA - Aksum Cafe, This North African, European, Middle Eastern bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) spot is known along the Baltimore Avenue corridor for its vegetable tajines, Lebanese lemon chicken and shrimp, Greek lamb chops and tapas. Bonuses: A great kids’ menu and weekend brunches of Moroccan chicken and waffles, apricot-stuffed French toast and tofu scrambles.

African Small Pot West Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA - African Small Pot, This friendly neighborhood joint prides itself on authentic meals from Senegal—specialties like thieboudienne and tibi—along with traditional preparations of chicken, lamb and seafood dishes.