As is customary at Philly Lunch, every Tuesday we turn over the site to a different lunch’er for his or her recommendations for the best lunch in Philadelphia. This week, it’s Julia, who loves seafood and Peeps.
Name: Julia
Age: 28
Occupation: Project Associate, The Food Trust
Where in Philly do you Work?: 16th & JFK
Favorite Kind of Food: I spent 3 years living in Asia, where I developed a penchant for the regional cuisines. I often crave a slurp-worthy bowl of noodle soup (namely ramen, pho, and Chinese la mian), juicy soup dumplings, or just a really good bowl of rice (I know, it sounds odd, but so true). There’s nothing quite comparable to the taste of perfectly sliced tuna belly or fresh-from-the-sea uni or oysters. I also studied abroad in France, so get quite excited about a fresh baguette and stinky cheese.
Least Favorite Kind of Food: Even just slightly mushy fruit, e.g the mealiness around the seeds in an overripe watermelon. I also snobbishly detest most processed food, particularly American cheese and bologna. The only exception: Peeps, which are totally awesome.
Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: Su Xing House (1508 Sansom): one of the best lunch deals around: you get a soup, entree, and side dish from $6-8. My favorites are the lotus root/peanut soup, Dried Bamboo Shoot with Chinese Celery, and “As-You-Wish”
Nam son (16th and Washington): I have been known to transport pho broth and all of the fixings on my bicycle to bring back to my office. They also have delicious pre-made bun, banh mi, and other rice lunch boxes which are faster and much more portable.
Cafe Lutecia (2301 Lombard): I almost always get the soup/quiche combination ($8.00). All homemade (people swear by their tomato bisque) and incredibly delicious. University City food trucks: Magic Carpet, Mexicali, wow I really miss these.
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Posted at 10:23 am, January 4th, 2011 under PROFILE: Philly Lunch'er.
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