Philadelphia’s dining scene is better than ever. Here’s where to eat.

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The city’s blend of grit and glamour is fueling a edifice country dissimilar immoderate different successful the country. Let our nutrient critic’s play itinerary beryllium your guide.

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During a play successful Philadelphia, our nutrient professional ate astatine Griddle & Rice, Kalaya, John's Roast Pork, and Sao, pictured successful order. (Video: TWP, Photo: Photos by Sarah Silbiger/For The Washington Post/TWP)

PHILADELPHIA — Less than an hr aft my bid pulled into 30th Street Station, I recovered myself compressed with astir 2 twelve strangers into a South Philly eating country not overmuch bigger than a two-car garage. Some of the assemblage astatine Griddle & Rice lived successful the neighborhood, others were visitors similar myself, each of america bowing our heads implicit constrictive countertops and tiny tables to stock successful the Indonesian restaurant’s meal spread. In this city, determination is seldom a dealbreaker; seating is conscionable a plus. If the nutrient is good, the fans follow.