Whatever you are in the mood to eat, chances are great that you can find it in West Philadelphia, and your meal is guaranteed to be excellent, write Tariq Rashid, Hannah Albertine, and Madeleine Palden for Philadelphia Magazine.

The neighborhood offers some of the best food in the city, from falafel platters to bánh mì to jerk chicken and so much more.

Alif Brew & Mini Mart offers Ethiopian coffee and savory pastries, along with a grocery section filled with various spices, among many other options. Fried sambusas — four for $5 — are a great and affordable highlight.

Doro Bet is known for its unique fried chicken dishes, headlined by its teff-battered fried chicken served in either a spicy berbere or mild alicha variation.

Quality Taste Jamaican is a busy takeout shop making delicious grilled, smoky jerk chicken with a side of rice and peas and steamed cabbage.

For a reliably great breakfast and lunch, head to Honeysuckle Provisions. Maple-sage sausage sandwiches are a must-try.

One of the neighborhood’s long-standing businesses, Vientiane Cafe offers mouthwatering Thai dishes, including the drunken noodles slick with spicy basil and garlic sauce.

Meanwhile, Fu-Wah Mini Mart is the originator of the tofu bánh mì hoagie, which is guaranteed to hit the spot.

Read more about the best places to eat in West Philly in Philadelphia Magazine.

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