Philly's International Favorites

237 St. James Place, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

If you haven't heard of this new Israeli gem in Society Hill ? whose owner schlepped the original waitstaff on a field trip to the Holy Land -- you haven't been paying attention.

1901 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

Don't eat for days before attempting to eat as much possible at this churrascaria, where Gaucho-dressed servers walk by continuously to keep your plate full of beef, pork and chicken.

4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (map)

Hunks of lamb, spinach, cheese and chicken are plopped onto a pizza-dough-like bread, called "injera," and washed down with traditional honey wine.

4511 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (map)

Make sure your hands are clean and don?t make any "I didn?t know they had food in Ethiopia" wisecracks at this bar/restaurant where you eat sourdough bread and piles of entrees with your fingers.

134 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

This Afghani BYOB diner stays up as late as the Old City drinking crowds do and even quiets them down with hookahs for smoking flavored tobacco.

106 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

Open since 1991, this award-winning BYOB offers authentic Afghan eating and is a favorite for groups that enjoy a raised dining area where guests remove their shoes and eat with their hands.