Best of Philly

2026 Best Bite

Kare pan at dancerobot

This Krispy Kreme–inspired meat doughnut served at Justin Bacharach and Jesse Ito’s throwback Japanese-American nostalgia machine is a panko-crusted, nori-dusted wonder. Yes, it’s based on the yeasted dough formula from the famous Charlotte, North Carolina–based doughnut chain and designed around childhood memories of Mitsuwa Marketplace, the Japanese grocery store in Edgewater, New Jersey. Yes, Justin got the idea while wandering around lost in Osaka on a research trip. But this fried softball stuffed with Japanese beef cheek curry is a purely Philly phenom. Read More »

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2025 Best Bite

Rye Tartlet at Emmett

Chef Evan Snyder is known for taking big, ambitious swings, but if one bite could encapsulate his bold approach to cooking, it would be the rye tartlet. A mound of American Wagyu tartare made with a tangy blend of shallots, cornichons, and smoked mustard is piled into a crispy rye tart shell and topped with a dollop of dill aioli and a dusting of freshly shaved horseradish. It’s sharp, savory, and incredibly satisfying. Read More »

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