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  1. Laser Wolf

    Middle Eastern

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    Charcoal skewers arrive at the table in steady rotation while a spread of salatim fills every gap in between. This Fishtown skewer shop opened before the Brooklyn outpost, so Philly claims the original. Industrial bones get softened by hanging lanterns and greenery, which makes the whole room feel festive rather than warehouse-cold. The lamb ribs in cola and sour cherry glaze have earned their reputation. The New York Times put it on their restaurant list the year it opened.

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    • Halloumi

      “May we suggest the almost caramelized halloumi with figs and the incredible French fries plunged into tahini ketchup?”

      Philadelphia Magazine, 2025
    • French fries

      “May we suggest the almost caramelized halloumi with figs and the incredible French fries plunged into tahini ketchup?”

      Philadelphia Magazine, 2025
    • Lamb ribs

      “don't skip an order of the tender lamb ribs in a deliciously sticky cola and sour cherry reduction glaze.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Whole dorade

      “the scent of spice-rubbed proteins smoldering on the grill carries through the noisy, energetic room of big groups gathered around whole dorades and shawarma-spiced cauliflower.”

      Philadelphia Magazine, 2025

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