EVERYTHING I ATE IN PHILLY: cheese steak, water ice, cannolis, roast pork sandwich and more…

📍All the places I went to!
📍 John's Water Ice
701 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Honestly, their lemon ice was legendary. Sad I didn't get to try other flavors but heard their pineapple is also godly. Simply the best.
📍Angelo's Pizzeria
736 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Cash only! Make sure to get there before 6:30 for last orders. You can also try calling in advance for a pick up order but they don't usually pick up their phone. Also heard their pizza is fire fire but I didn't have anyone to share with...
📍Saad's Halal Restaurant
4500 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
A local hidden gem. Their chopped halal philly cheese steak is apparently one of the best. Really cute neighborhood joint and awesome options for halal food.
📍Taco Heart
1001 E Passyunk Ave 1st Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19147
So good!!! Their tortillas were made fresh and I honestly cannot express how much I loved their breakfast tacos. Limited space to sit though so be aware!
📍Isgro Pastries
1009 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Their cannolis were 10x better than the ones I got in Italy. I keep thinking about their mascapone cannolis. Personally their cheesecake I wasn't a big fan of but everything else was very good.
📍Cafe Nhan
1606 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
BOMB Bun Bo Hue. Broth is so so good. Pho is good but slightly on the sweeter side. Their bun bo hue is one of the best I've tried on the east coast.
📍Herman's Coffee
1313 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Cute neighborhood coffee joint. Cheap coffee and really nice selection of tinned fish.
📍Malooga
134 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Fool was so good. Personally found the chicken mandi to be too dry but their lamb was very tender and nice.
📍Reading terminal market
136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
I could spend hours and days in there just eating. Must visit for first-time visitors.
📍 DiNic’s
51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Broccoli Rabe Roast Pork sandwich. Very good, this sandwich is for the moist sandwich lovers out there.
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[@FlavorofMind]

Damn.. as a Philly native & food lover (my wife & I even did a Philly vs. Seoul cheesesteak episode on our channel 😅) I could NOT be more thrilled to see Dooby highlighting so many well loved and stellar local spots.. Angelo's, Saad's, Isgro, Reading Terminal, Taco Heart, Cafe Nhan, etc.. A killer lineup! Watching this just warms my heart so much ❤ Thanks for visiting and going all out, Dooby 🙏

[@michaelpark5681]

She's such an unlovable girl.

[@TxVoodoo_]

Yes! I'm a native too but haven't been back in a long time. I'm moving back in 2024, and can't wait to see how much Philly's food scene has exploded.

[@FlavorofMind]

@TxVoodoo_ hope you enjoy coming back and reconnecting with the scene here! You'll certainly find some good grub 🙂

[@Sisterwayne]

I'm 76 years old and lived in PHL my whole life. You did a wonderful job showing the full Philadelphia food and neighborhood experiences. Thanks. For future reference we pronounce it REDDing ... not READing.Terminal Market . Also, on the DiNic's pork that's pronounced broccoli ROB even though it's spelled RABE. Come live here with us. There's a reason I've stayed for 76 years and I've traveled all over the world. Philly is still home. Come. Join us.

[@janairgendwas6068]

"I think I'm finally at a mental state where I'm not so angry at people" resonated so much with me 🥺 So proud of you 💕

[@MichaelSims94]

As a lifelong Philadelphian I love everything about this video, we have some issues here, but a lot of positives

[@FlavorofMind]

Agree - Philly's been my home for a long time, and there are some real positives going on despite some of the issues 🙏

[@henry_b1230]

Yeah a lot of HIV positives

[@PullthaleverKronk]

Looking forward to making it my 2nd home someday

[@MaraJor]

One of the negatives specifically being I-76 and Vine Street haha

[@bigpun6029]

The ninja is the problem

[@wullybully76]

It’s true that Philly is definitely under appreciated!! I was born in NYC but spent most of my life in and near the Philly area. Philly has a unique personality and living here, you take the good with the bad.

[@ianmcnamara2817]

As a person who has lived here (Philly) 9 years and worked in the restaurant industry here going on 6 years, great job. Definitely showed off the smaller businesses that are hidden gems in the 6th largest city in the U.S.. When you come back definitely hit up the restaurant scene here too. It’s very competitive between some small restaurant groups and so the food is spectacular. Let me know if you need some insider knowledge of the food scene here.

[@FlavorofMind]

True statement regarding the competition, which has been getting a little steeper over the years. Philly food has heart, in my humble opinion!

[@davidfalasca4874]

Can we get some recommendations

[@amusingreply]

I'd love some insider food knowledge - tell us!!!

[@ianmcnamara2817]

NYT's just released a list about "25 best restaurants in Philly" It is very accurate list for some big name places around and a good place to start looking. @@davidfalasca4874

[@ianmcnamara2817]

Friday Saturday Sunday, Vernick and Vernick Fish, Irwin's, Royal Izakaya, Forsythia, Middle Child Clubhouse, Kalaya, and Suraya are some good places to look at

[@ChrisForThought]

16:17 there's just something about eating unhealthy food right outside of a fitness centre that feels so good 😂

[@ChefNourhan]

😂😂

[@susanhnam]

Real recognize real! Thank you for representing our city the way we see and love it. You very much understand and have the Philly grit and underdog mentality. Can't wait to have you back again 🫶 No one likes us, we don't care! GO BIRDS!!!!!! 🦅

[@FlavorofMind]

I second the 'go birds' comment! 😁

[@jash6105]

Go birds. Go Phils

[@FlavorofMind]

@jash6105 yes and yes!

[@mariapizzaa]

Seeing dooby's signature vlog style back in the u.s. is a trip! Still just as interesting as when she's in Korea. Shows she really is the best travel host on yt rn.

[@yazminuh]

The way you describe how the breads were both delicious in their own unique textures.. was amazing. I definitely felt like I had eaten both sandwiches.

[@zeroThreeSixHD]

That's why Doobz is awesome. So many food reviewer/vloggers can only say "that was sooooo goood" or "that was really good" or "yummy". She actually describes what makes each dish unique and delicious!

[@ProgessivesBwhitetho]

i like how the americans hate her for growing up better and slaying tho the oor ones slay cuz they dont cry like democrats in the hood and burbs of portland and seattle@@zeroThreeSixHD

[@nayayanaya]

ur content is like a breath of fresh air.. i love the humanity you show towards others and how real these vlogs are.. i feel so inspired :’)

[@mineraljunction]

dooby just touring around eating food is such a good vibe. loving these vids

[@user-xv2iw8qg6s]

Yess!! As a Philly local & foodie, I feel like Philly is really slept on. I love NYC, but we definitely have a lot of our own food culture as well as I can get traditional Viet, Cambo, Indian, Ethiopian, Russian, etc all within a 20/25 min drive. It was great hearing your appreciation and you’ve given me some new places to try as well!

[@FlavorofMind]

Thank you for pointing out the Ethiopian and Russian eats here, which many people indeed sleep on - truly, there's a lot to be loved in this town!

[@user-xv2iw8qg6s]

@@FlavorofMindfor sure! Really proud of how much food culture accessibility we have in Philly!

[@PullthaleverKronk]

Please put me on to the best from each cuisine

[@user-xv2iw8qg6s]

@@PullthaleverKronkooo that’s a toughy for all of them because a few will have a different dish I enjoy there. Love to help though! For Ethiopian, I’d say Gojjo, Kaffa Crossing, or Abyssinia in West are good. Eastern European food, go to the far Northeast, Bustleton. I love Georgian Bread but there’s a bunch in the area. For Vietnamese or Cambodian, check out Washington ave area. Where she went, Cafe Nhan is really popular for Viet! I really like going to FDR park on weekends, Viet & Cambo families have stands set up. It’s budget friendly & a nice way to spend the afternoon.

[@juliabarbosa2469]

as a philadelphian , philly is just unmatched and im glad you enjoyed our food!

[@guardo931]

Thank you so much for showing love to Philly!! It is a town that is rough around the edges but has a lot of heart. Also glad you tried a real cheesesteak that wasn't the Pat or Geno's.😂

[@wdestrempsmecke]

Philly born, raised. Moved to NYC to live in “the big city,” then realized I already lived there. Philly4life. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisachanggg]

I’m a philly local and honestly can’t say that I love it. Thank you for helping me appreciate the city a bit more! Will need to check out these places!!

[@FlavorofMind]

I'm also a local, and I hear you - I used to feel underwhelmed about the food here. But some of it (not all) has REALLY grown on me, big time 🙂

[@Lilianjade]

*can ?

[@mv0lution]

I love how insightful and descriptive Dooby is when it comes to food both as a consumer and business woman. She appreciates all the textures and tastes of the food and also the details that these cooks/businesses are likely passionate about! One of the best traveling food hosts.

[@jonathanjoe7419]

TINA!!! Thanks for coming thru, next time we actually gotta check out the SE market lol! Dana and I loved hosting ya!!

[@anthonybelham1466]

I watch all your videos but for some reason this one in particular was really really outstanding. Would love to see you come to Australia and experience our food culture.

[@gioiam.4119]

I'm a philly native- loved seeing you go to all of these places! i agree, philly's food scene is amazing and in some ways better than nyc- i think mid restaurants are less likely to get overhyped in philly. it has good fine dining and casual food!

[@FlavorofMind]

Yeah, the mid restaurants here (most of them) are not overhyped, and it's great that you can find unfancy, tasty stuff in basically every neighborhood. Love it.

[@gracea6099]

as a food science student i really love your content especially when you talk about the science behind the taste and texture of the food you eat!!

[@bybnca]

Philly is truly an underrated city and has the most amazing food scene! Thank you for highlighting our city

[@bhagyashreeathawale5219]

It's so much fun to watch you talk about food! You passion towards food just shows when you are describing what you are eating. Pleaseeeee never stop making such incredible content. Sending you lots of love❤!

[@TxVoodoo_]

I'm a native South Philadelphian. To see you go to John's Water Ice, where we used to go when I was a kid (60s and 70s), walking there with my cousins after dinner was so nostalgia-evoking! I've been living in Texas for 25+ years and I miss Philly! My grandparents had an Italian corner grocery store about 4 blocks from the Italian Market. I remember the smell of cheeses and salami, the wooden pickle barrel. I have very Proustian memories of the Italian Market, too! I love this video. Also, all the natives know that Geno's is a tourist trap. The best cheesesteaks and sandwiches are always in the little mom & pop places, in Philly & the burbs, and in South Jersey. I'm moving back to the east coast soon, and really can't wait to go around Philly. It always was a great melting pot as far as food goes, but it's increased it so much! I can't wait to try it.

[@user-ey4bo5kw7m]

You are making me homesick. No place on earth has the great food of Philly. 4th Street Market was/is incredible..

[@TxVoodoo_]

@@user-ey4bo5kw7m Agree 100%

[@mursyidahxa]

Again, awesome vlog Tina! I think I developed a critical way of describing food and appreciate every little ingredient used in every single dish I eat, just from watching your vlogs ❤️ Excited to see you enjoy trying out different foods, cannot wait to see more! Literally one of the few youtubers I actually look forward to their new videos 👏🏽 Love from Malaysia!

[@RicardoBirdlegs]

Your vlogs are always a ray of sunshine in my days. 🌤️❤

[@miyoni.nature]

Hello! A Philadelphian here! I'm so glad you loved the cheesesteak! And remember, if something originated from Philly, it's best to get it from Philly. I'm so sorry that you had that other cheesesteak.😅

[@sheilawaller8532]

Girl, you are so awesome! You are so not like other Tuber Chicks, you are fun and you are real! Ijust love your style! And being a life time Philly resident I love how you respected our city. You rock girl!

[@zeroThreeSixHD]

Love having Doobz back on the vlog grind. Every single thing you ordered looked divine.

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

Keep in mind that some cheesesteak/pizza places use seeded rolls, while most do not

[@dewikirana7810]

Watching your video makes me feel like to contemplate and better about all the bad things. And they turned into just an okay feeling. I can see them differently. Thank you for always showing off nothing but only the genuine part of you.

[@amandamontplaisir1907]

You are so real. You honestly remind me of my sister, kay. I really appreciate you and your love for food. Keep it up, girl!!

[@maryatremblay6049]

every time she enunciate wAHter ice, instead of wOOter ice, my philly heritage reared its head love to see philly being represented in such a positive community light

[@thaisonnguyen9493]

Love that you hit everything in Philly that alot of bloggers and food influencers (in the city too) don’t talk about enough! Love it

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

Planning to go to Philly soon!! Gotta check some of these places out Dooby! 💖🥰

[@jaec6397]

Hello, hi, how’s it going? Philly native here, thank you for saying such kind things about our city!

[@shaheeraha.2874]

Your vlogs are always A1, no matter the time or place Doobie. Thanks for continuing to make AWmazing content. Much love from down South!!❤

[@ro.3645]

I’m such a fan and to see you literally walk past my home so casually in your vlog makes me 😢 like I be at every food place you mentioned. and it’s where I take all my visiting friends. Johns also has the best ice cream hands down and I’ve tried ice cream at places all over the US. I also frequented saads when I worked at Penn cause they are 100% halah which is nice. I’m og from queens New York and I agree food in philly is just better mostly bc it’s easier to approach and not saturated, but the food is definitely amazing. I’m in love w this vlog, it shows stuff that people don’t bother checking out because it’s not mainstream but it’s better than mainstream

[@marccolomayt82094]

Looks so mouthwatering & love this vlog Dooby! ❤

[@lexiromps]

lived in philly for 8 years, people hate on it but i refused to ever step foot in new york, just as the food scene is underrated so is the art and culture scene. So many artists and so many realistic lovely people

[@FlavorofMind]

100%! There are a LOT of lovely, down to earth people in this city.

[@ProgessivesBwhitetho]

NM ENEM was my teacher i never knew

[@sclark1013]

Long time watcher, first time poster. As a Philadelphia native you made me fall in love with my city all over again. One thing I was amazed at was your parking karma while downtown! Glad you had a good time!

[@s.flanders]

25:50 yes, very easy to take your own backyard for granted, but that’s why I like showing my city (Seattle) to friends that haven’t been before. I get to see things with fresh eyes, which makes me appreciate them more. Photography has also helped with that, since a good photo can often come out of capturing something that’s easily passed by but from a relatively overlooked perspective.

[@jkodot]

I love your appreciation for food. Your channel is becoming one of my favorites to watch.

[@romaninini]

absolutely LOVING these videos. hope you're having fun!

[@AmyCTran]

Thank you for letting me live vicariously through this video. I lived there for so long and I miss it so much. The Italian Market is where I grew up and this vlog brought me to tears and such a nostalgic memory trip. 😊

[@seachelsss]

It’s lovely to see how much you have grown. You say one thing, then a few months-maybe year and you’re like “welllllll” lol

[@carolpray9816]

As a Philly girl, born and raised, I loved watching you experience Philly the way we do every day.

[@jash6105]

Thank you for the appreciation you have for our city. Philly is a different animal. We have so much pride.

[@srabonichatterjee6839]

Damn, thanks for the enthusiasm, kindness and spark in doing Philly justice!

[@georgew8586]

I feel full watching you eat your way through Philadelphia. What I wish we had more of where I live outside of Seattle is those small old time bakeries, more ethnic restaurants for variety in our experience. 😊

[@MisterFilmStock]

Love this video. As a Philly Native and calling it home. Seeing you go to DiNic’s is the BEST thing. Love your videos

[@slpgd7775]

So excited to watch it! 😍

[@alanc7772]

Haven't watched your channel in a long time. But you captured such a wide variety of Philly in a chill way. Really enjoyed this.

[@aienlaimsong21]

What a well spoken person you are Dooby 🥺💙

[@davidkrall1046]

I enjoy your content! I agree with you concerning Dinics Roast Pork Sandwiches…They are incredible! 😊

[@atlpinoy3618]

Love watching you and the vids! Love the content and you being real! ❤

[@sithbk0075]

You are making me hungry for cheese steak sandwich. Enjoyed your foodie adventure in Philly.

[@nikitaj]

The food looks yum ♥

[@visitphilly]

1. Dana is a real one! 2. Yes we're approachable 🤗 3. Thanks for stopping by and literally eating everything!! 4. Come back!

[@irisyoonhee]

awww i love that you love & appreciate philly 🥹

[@AHCHYOO]

i lived in philly for a good amount a few years ago and i agree. The food scene in philly and philly in general is so underrated. My favorite city by far (also lived in NYC and Boston)

[@Nadya5]

We appreciate that you loved Philly’s food and there’s more

[@meurglys_iii]

Your face makes me smile. Thanks for all the great content.

[@veronicawong4913]

hi!! i’m a recent-ish philly transplant (d2 at your friend’s school) and this video made me realize how happy i am to be here :) lots of new places to try as well!

[@marcfisher328]

Great video.....Philly rocks ! Now I want a cheesesteak.

[@Timbosliiice98]

I’m in Philly this is so fun to see you here!!!

[@filipjosefsson2158]

Seeing you post a video is always the highlight of my day. :)

[@zennaturalist2543]

You are goals! You're wholesome and kind. I also want to eat my way around the world,starting with my country. We're so culturally diverse and I love to eat!

[@bellapeshek9680]

These are such a highlight to watch! So calming and creative. I am totally inspired to try this vlog like style myself.

[@ChefNourhan]

You’re such an inspiration to me as a chef Dooby much love from Egypt

[@user.3350]

aye Egyptian sister here, good luck on your career lovely

[@ChefNourhan]

@@user.3350Thank you so much 🥹❤

[@Yungdil]

"chef"

[@nancychilton2366]

I moved away from the Philly area about 10 years ago. You have made me miss my hometown. It’s the real bell. It’s all real

[@TracyJohnson-sp9ng]

I love the time I spent in Philly. Love the food and the unpretentious attitude of the people when it comes to food.

[@lexxlovelyness]

Philly is so fun. You captured it well

[@onelongjourneyy]

Yes!! So happy you were able to come through Phillyyyyy!! We are sooooo underrated! I literally decided to move here after living in DC because the food is way better and the price point is unmatched! Come back soon!

[@christinehorn9751]

Thanks!

[@christinehorn9751]

No, I’m not high. Though I might wish I was.

[@MichelleMuck555]

Watching a vlog on food while high is not a recipe for weight lost. You get the doobie munchies. 😄

[@christinehorn9751]

@@MichelleMuck555 lol! Amen!

[@paulvigg]

Luv the Mister Sofftee jingle in the background.

[@JohnSmith-nf8bi]

Great city and my hometown!!!

[@eunicechoi7845]

i LOVED IT especially to see the food scene beyond nyc like most food vlogs are about!!! plus your passion for food is transferring through osmosis and now im feeling the passion again. lova ya and thanks

[@sambailor]

I really liked the little monologue you had at the Rocky Stairs/Museum of Art. Really positive message that I wish I heard from more adults growing up. You seemed really at peace in that moment :)

[@micheleqj]

Great to see Saad's on there and love the water ice breakdown. Lemon is the go-to. Glad that you had a great time.

[@aarons5689]

I’m so happy you came to Philly!!! Excellent video full of great food. Thanks Dooby.

[@tinvu]

The Mr. Softee ice cream truck jingle right at the beginning of the video hit that nostalgia sweet spot

[@callangoldman580]

As a Philly native this made my heart and stomach so happy!!!! Hit all the classics - next time try Franklin Fountain for super OG ice cream!

[@djexclusive215]

I’m from north Philly glad yu enjoyed our city

[@JacksonJervis]

I WAS JUST IN PHILLY! Reading Terminal Market is my favorite place ever!

[@bhl212]

Thanks for visiting Philly! Love my home city ( ;

[@AFarrell]

Food scene is amazing in Philadelphia. Thanks for sharing

[@yeewah102]

One of my all-time favorite episodes from you!!! I live in Central Jersey. Takes me one hour to get to Philly and 45 minutes to NYC. I enjoy the eats here more so than NYC. You've definitely just scratched the surface of what Philly has to offer. Hope to see you do another vlog in the City of Brotherly Love.

[@wullybully76]

Agree! There’s so much to Philly and living here for 37 years, I probably have only really explored…maybe 30% of what the city has to offer.

[@yeewah102]

@@wullybully76I lived and grew up in NYC for 28 years. I enjoy exploring Philly these days. Lots of amazing coffeehouses as well.

[@nawal8821]

this reminds me of the paris and italy vlogs 💕

[@garnetmk]

Ayyye, a tour of my city. Happy to see it. More influencers should visit

[@ashleyeatmon5709]

Next time you come to Philly, please go to liberty place, it’s amazing!

[@__Logan]

CHEESESTEAK NUMBER ONE SANDWICH YES (Geno's sucks, I'm glad you threw shade at them). Philly is so wildly underrated in terms of its food scene, glad to see someone acknowledge that! Please come back soon and try even more, I've loved every second living here

[@FlavorofMind]

Haha, I too appreciated the Geno's shade! Philly is what's up ❤️

[@abakerwithbunnys]

Also as a Philly local this warms m heart

[@hyan1590]

I love love your videos seriously and your take on different topics

[@user-gt8we1by1e]

This video warmed my heart! I was so excited when I saw it. Definitely come back and visit West Philly. WEST SIDE!

[@johnmiller5692]

As a Philadelphian (if thats a word), ya picked tremendous spots..compared to many of the touristy spots. Great video!!!

[@imtheradha]

Love Philly, really good food city

[@apersonwiththoughts]

I went to Philly once probably 15 years ago now and since I’ve traveled the states and world. I always tell people Philly had some of the best food I’ve ever had, even back then. I need to go back! 💞

[@ijuskann]

Omg you were in my neighborhood! It was lovely seeing favorite spots in the eyes of a visitor 😌

[@amitp3672]

This was so awesome!!! I went to Upenn and i began reminiscing right away. Thank you 😊