Restaurant Review: Geno's Steaks (Philadelphia)

I have a friend who is from Philadelphia and I asked him for some recommendations on things to do in Philly. He recommended Geno's Steaks. It was great!!

Philadelphia is the home of the cheesesteak so I just had to try one. Going to Philly without eating a cheesesteak is like going to Korea and not eating Korean food.

Location: 1219 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
website: http://www.genosteaks.com/home1.html

Menu:
Steak Sandwich $7.50
Wiz Cheesesteak Sandwich $8.25
Provolone Cheesesteak Sandwich $8.25
American Cheesesteak Sandwich $8.25
Pizza Steak Sandwich $8.75
Roast Pork Sandwich $7.50

Freedom Fries $3.25 · Cheese Fries $4.25
Soda $1.75 · Bottled Water $1.75 · Hot Chocolate .75¢
Coffee .75¢ · Tea .75¢

I ordered the American Cheesesteak Sandwich. It was my first cheesesteak and it was good!

The price was good-8.25

There was a long line when we got there so its a popular place. We were in line for about 10 minutes or so.

The service was fast. The prices with tax included were posted so you could have your money ready. I ordered, paid, and was given my order very quickly.

Good price, good service and good food.

From the website: Be prepared and know how to order, because the service is fast and the line keeps moving. For example, on a cheese steak with onions specify which kind of cheese you'd like (Provolone, American or Cheese Whiz). By the time you have given your order, your money will be taken and your sandwich will be out the window nice and hot! At the next window you can pick up your soda, fries and coffee. Geno's is open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a week.

There is no indoor dining, but there are tables under canopies on the sidewalk for those who wish to enjoy sandwiches on the premises rather than drive off with them. Stop by when you're in town and see why Geno's Steaks has become a Philadelphia tradition.

Restaurant Review: Katz's Deli (NYC)

Location:located at 205 E. Houston Street (Manhattan-Lower East Side, NYC)

Katz's was the site of Meg Ryan's and Estelle Reiner's famous "I'll have what she's having" fake orgasm scene in the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally.The table at which she and Billy Crystal sat, is marked with a sign that says "Where Harry met Sally...hope you have what she had!".It was also the site of Johnny Depp's character meeting with an FBI contact in Donnie Brasco.Katz's Deli is also the site for a scene in Across the Universe in which one of the main characters reveals he has been drafted into the Vietnam War.

I only wanted to go to Katz's Deli because it was a restaurant from a movie. It was used in a scene for "When Harry Met Sally."

I'm not a huge deli fan and I'm reluctant to try things that I haven't tried before so I think you'll just have to try it for yourself. This is my account.

We went on a Sunday night. The place was packed!

When you walk in they give you a ticket. They use the ticket to record your order. They really want that ticket back if you don't use it. If you don't return it there is a huge fine. What's the big deal? Its a ticket like one of the "admit one" tickets you'd get at an amusement park or something.

There were a few lines you could get in. The person at the door had to keep reminding us "There are 3 lines. Each line has its own cutter."

I ordered the cheeseburger. I had to wait about 5-7 minutes for them to cook it. The burger costed $5.60. When I got back to my hotel I looked at it. The burger isn't much bigger than a double cheeseburger and wasn't something I'd want to pay nearly $6 for. The taste wasn't anything special. I've had much better.

My mom got a hotdog with chili for $4.10. She wasn't too happy with it. She said it was good, but not great.

I wasn't happy with my trip to the deli. I think you just go there just to say you've been there. Maybe the other food is really good. I don't know. I only tried one thing and wasn't satisfied.

The prices are probably high because it is kinda like a tourist attraction.

I won't go back, but don't let my review keep you from going.

Restaurant Review: Han Gang Koreatown (NYC)

Location:34 West 32nd Street
(between 5th Ave & Broadway)
New York, NY 10001

Price: $$

I've lived in Korea so I like some Korean food. While in Koreatown I was on a mission to find Galbi that I could cook at my table. Cooking it at your table is part of the experience.


I looked at a lot of restaurants and most of them said "you must order 2 portions to cook at your table."

The waiter of Han Gang was standing outside the door so I asked him if we got to cook it at our table. He said yes. Then my next question was to inquire about having to order more than one portion. You didn't have to order more than one. I think we have a winner.

We went on a Sunday around 2pm. There weren't many people in the restaurant so we got seated right away. We ordered Galbi. First we got our side dishes. I never know what the side dishes are called but they were good.

The waiter cooked the galbi at the grill on our table while me and him chatted about Korea. He was really friendly (and handsome).

The service was great. They were really attentive and helpful.

The price is a little expensive, but hey you're in NYC so its expected.

We got one portion of Galbi that was plenty enough for 2 people. It was $24.95.

I was pleased with this restaurant. Good food and great service. If you like Korean food you should check it out.



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yeah I took the photo after we ate. At least you know the food was good.