Giwa makes Korean accessible, which means it’s the perfect inexpensive place to shake up same-old lunches or dinners. The menu is thrilling enough to keep connoisseurs satisfied (seafood pancakes, kimchi stew), while the bibimbap — a veggie-ful bowl of salad greens, mushrooms, and add-ons like chicken, beef or tofu, served with a spicy sauce and a large heaping of rice — is perfect for newbies.

Giwa | 1608 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-557-9830 | http://giwakoreanfood.com