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NFT: Philly - Roast Pork Sandwich

Matt M. : 7/18/2024 9:14 pm
Last minute day trip to Philly possibly - where is the best roast pork? I heard John's, but I prefer broccoli rabe and I believe they use spinach. But, I also wanted to try their cheesesteak because I've never had one from there.

Any thoughts? And while we are at it, and I know this has been rehashed a million times - best cheesesteak. I liked Jim's, not Pat's or Gino's so much. Want to branch out.
For cheese steaks...  
bw in dc : 7/18/2024 9:21 pm : link
I am all in with Angelo's.
RE: For cheese steaks...  
Matt M. : 7/18/2024 9:35 pm : link
In comment 16555754 bw in dc said:
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I am all in with Angelo's.
I've heard that also. I'm finding this a paralyzing search.
Tommy Dinic’s in Reading Terminal Market  
Mike in NY : 7/18/2024 10:00 pm : link
Uses Broccoli Rabe as I recall
John's Roast Pork make the best cheesesteak  
George from PA : 7/18/2024 10:22 pm : link
In Philly!!!!
RE: RE: For cheese steaks...  
bw in dc : 7/18/2024 10:26 pm : link
In comment 16555761 Matt M. said:
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I am all in with Angelo's.

I've heard that also. I'm finding this a paralyzing search.


If you go, also get the pizza. It's excellent, too.

I think it's the best food in Philly.
Try George's on 9th St  
j_rud : 7/19/2024 12:26 am : link
It's in the Italian market. Been there nearly a hundred years. Everything is good . They even make tripe taste decent, God knows how. Walk through the market with a sandwich, it's good.
RE: John's Roast Pork make the best cheesesteak  
Joey in VA : 7/19/2024 1:09 am : link
In comment 16555773 George from PA said:
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In Philly!!!!
This. Mike Garafolo recommended this to me the last time I was in Philly. Best sandwich I have ever had.
RE: Try George's on 9th St  
4xchamps : 7/19/2024 7:40 am : link
In comment 16555801 j_rud said:
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It's in the Italian market. Been there nearly a hundred years. Everything is good . They even make tripe taste decent, God knows how. Walk through the market with a sandwich, it's good.


Bring cash. They don't take credit cards or debit cards in the Italian Market.
RE: RE: Try George's on 9th St  
j_rud : 7/19/2024 8:09 am : link
In comment 16555828 4xchamps said:
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In comment 16555801 j_rud said:


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It's in the Italian market. Been there nearly a hundred years. Everything is good . They even make tripe taste decent, God knows how. Walk through the market with a sandwich, it's good.



Bring cash. They don't take credit cards or debit cards in the Italian Market.


Lived here 20 years and I forget cash nearly every time
Tony Luke's  
Sec 103 : 7/19/2024 9:05 am : link
you can thank me later
RE: Tony Luke's  
cuty suzuki : 7/19/2024 9:51 am : link
In comment 16555860 Sec 103 said:
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you can thank me later


Now named Tony and Nick's after tax evasion, arrests and a family feud. I prefer rabe too, however I think John's is slightly better than Tony and Nicks. The two stores are located close to each other. Try both!
RE: RE: John's Roast Pork make the best cheesesteak  
BigBlue2112 : 7/19/2024 10:36 am : link
In comment 16555806 Joey in VA said:
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In Philly!!!!

This. Mike Garafolo recommended this to me the last time I was in Philly. Best sandwich I have ever had.


I've had them all

John's Roast Pork has the greatest cheesesteak I've ever had. Their Roast Pork sandwich is the greatest sandwich I've ever had.

Dinic’s in Reading Terminal Market…..  
Simms11 : 7/19/2024 2:35 pm : link
is the place to go for Roast Pork sandwiches. They use Broccoli Rabe too. Very good IMHO. Best place for Cheese Steaks is in Old City, CAMPOS.
Just had the Roast Pork at DiNics  
Matt M. : 7/19/2024 3:21 pm : link
Very good. I prefer the broccoli rabe over spinach.

Heading to Angelo's for pizza and cheesesteak.

Late din er at Laser Wolf
Thanks for the recs  
Matt M. : 7/19/2024 3:22 pm : link
So far 1 for 1
After eating whatever sandwich from the recommendations  
Gforce11 : 7/19/2024 3:39 pm : link
above, go to the Eagles stadium and take a giant shit on da bird!. thnx!
RE: Just had the Roast Pork at DiNics  
j_rud : 7/19/2024 4:58 pm : link
In comment 16556077 Matt M. said:
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Very good. I prefer the broccoli rabe over spinach.

Heading to Angelo's for pizza and cheesesteak.

Late din er at Laser Wolf


Ohhhhh shit are you in for a great with Laser Wolf. And since thus is a food tour, indulge me here, and grab an
slice from Pizza Shackamaxon. It's around the corner from LW. Like an appetizer. You won't be sorry.
If you like Peking Duck,  
Pete in MD : 7/19/2024 5:06 pm : link
Sang Kee is the place. N 9th and Vine.
2 for 2  
Matt M. : 7/19/2024 6:10 pm : link
Angelo's was great. Grandma pie (with a ton to take home) and a cheesesteak. Pizza was great and the cheesesteak may be the best one I've had. The bread was fresh, toasted, but soft and the steak tender and flavorful.

bw - thanks for the rec
RE: If you like Peking Duck,  
Matt M. : 7/19/2024 6:11 pm : link
In comment 16556108 Pete in MD said:
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Sang Kee is the place. N 9th and Vine.
I do like it, but we just left Chinatown and I need a break before dinner
RE: RE: Just had the Roast Pork at DiNics  
Matt M. : 7/19/2024 6:15 pm : link
In comment 16556105 j_rud said:
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Very good. I prefer the broccoli rabe over spinach.

Heading to Angelo's for pizza and cheesesteak.

Late din er at Laser Wolf



Ohhhhh shit are you in for a great with Laser Wolf. And since thus is a food tour, indulge me here, and grab an
slice from Pizza Shackamaxon. It's around the corner from LW. Like an appetizer. You won't be sorry.
We are really looking forward to dinner. We remember seeing it on Somebody Feed Phil (great Netflix show) and then we met someone last week who recommended the sister restaurant Zahav. But that's a little too pricey and maybe formal for us, especially after walking around Philly all day.

Pizza before dinner may be too much, but I'll keep it in mind for next time.


Damn. Very disappointed . No Laser Wolf.  
Matt M. : 7/19/2024 6:54 pm : link
First they emailed that due to unforeseen circumstances, their bar menu was limited. No specialty cocktails or cocktails, but assured us full dinner menwas available. Now, just texted us that they can't accommodate us for dinner. Wanted to send us to Dizengoff, but we specifically wanted Laser Wolf.

Grabbing some Rita's and heading home. Another time.
RE: 2 for 2  
bw in dc : 7/19/2024 6:57 pm : link
In comment 16556132 Matt M. said:
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Angelo's was great. Grandma pie (with a ton to take home) and a cheesesteak. Pizza was great and the cheesesteak may be the best one I've had. The bread was fresh, toasted, but soft and the steak tender and flavorful.

bw - thanks for the rec


Glad you enjoyed it.

Still cash only?
RE: RE: 2 for 2  
Matt M. : 7/19/2024 11:40 pm : link
In comment 16556160 bw in dc said:
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In comment 16556132 Matt M. said:


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Angelo's was great. Grandma pie (with a ton to take home) and a cheesesteak. Pizza was great and the cheesesteak may be the best one I've had. The bread was fresh, toasted, but soft and the steak tender and flavorful.

bw - thanks for the rec



Glad you enjoyed it.

Still cash only?
Yup. Still cash only. We were prepared for that.

It was worth the walk in the heat and the wait.

We are bummed about not getting to Laser Wolf, but we are planning on hitting up their location in Brooklyn.
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