LaBan Reviews Liberian Restaurant


Craig LaBan goes way off the grid this week in his review of Memdee’s, a Liberian restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia.

Tucked deep in the residential heart of Elmwood at 68th and Guyer, Memdee’s is the kind of restaurant even the most dedicated food tourist might never find. But I’ll count us among the lucky. After dipping into a powerfully soulful bowl of a starchy orb of fufu and soup, it was clear that this Liberian kitchen produces flavors worth seeking out.

Two Bells – Very Good

Memdee’s [Philadelphia Inquirer]