With two locations (one in North Philadelphia and the other in Center City), Mari Mari offers sushi with an Asian American twist. Its sizable sushi menu includes classic Mari rolls like Philly cheese avocado, egg omelet, or sweet potato, and Inari (stuffed) rolls like coconut corn cheese, spicy crab, or creamy scallop.

Chef Darlene Jones opened her restaurant to celebrate her love of cuisines from around the world, creating a menu full of dishes that draw inspiration from American, Caribbean, and Thai culinary traditions. Here, diners can enjoy over a dozen flavors of chicken wings (including tempting options like spicy honey chipotle, sweet Thai basil, and garlic parmesan), salmon fried rice, and bang chicken and shrimp.

Occupying a vibrant corner on Spring Garden, La Chinesca boasts a colorful menu full of Mexican-Chinese cuisine. Here, you can try crowd-pleasing favorites such as the chorizo and shrimp egg rolls (made with grilled corn, roasted poblanos, and served with spicy mustard and duck sauce), salt and pepper squid Caesar salad (made with grilled calamari, cotija cheese, and crispy shallots), or the Tijuana street dog (a hot dog topped with crispy bacon, chipotle mayo, and pickled jalapeño peppers).

This offbeat restaurant in Rittenhouse Square is known for its imaginative dishes and cocktails. The menu is influenced by cuisine from all over the globe, featuring a collection of pizzas (try the Sweetie Pie made with sweet potatoes, nduja, rosemary, and aged balsamic), pasta (like the malfadine alla vodka made with Chesapeake jumbo lump crab breadcrumbs and basil), and small and large plates (fan favorites include the Calabrian hot chicken and the roasted oysters).

Opening its doors in 2024 after much anticipation, Black Dragon, led by Chef Kurt Evans, marries Black American cuisine and Chinese American takeout in fantastical ways. The long lines are evidence of its growing popularity as he brings to life a menu full of spirited dishes, including oxtail ragoons, egg wu young (a take on egg foo young made with a crawfish étouffée), sweet potato sour chicken, and gumbo lo mein (a Creole soup that includes okra, onion, bell peppers, celery, chicken sausage, shrimp, and crab).

Part restaurant, part lounge, Prime Fusion is one of Philly’s establishments that serves dishes influenced by the African diaspora. Vibe out to Afrobeats while perusing a menu full of fulfilling plates like jerk catfish stuffed with shrimp, spinach, and cheese, wings made with 24-karat gold flakes, and pasta with the option to add oxtail, salmon, or shrimp.

Tacos and ramen might seem like an unlikely pair, but this South Street establishment proves they are a match made in heaven. Bringing together American, Mexican, and Japanese cuisines, the menu features a number of playfully fused dishes like the Italian egg roll (think of all the best parts of an Italian hoagie in egg roll form), the shrimp tempura taco (made on a soft corn or flour tortilla with salsa, red cabbage, and eel sauce), and a wide array of ramen dishes (including vegan and vegetarian options).

Melding together the flavors of Korea and Mexico, Korea Tacqueria offers flavor-packed remixes of classics, including a beef bulgogi birria burrito, a salsa macha fried chicken sandwich, and even kimchi nachos.