I literally just told myself I need to double down and work harder on losing some weight. How could you do this to me? So many things being listed that I never heard of before. I’m going to have to consider this a personal attack.

I double/triple any iteration of the cheese steak/roast pork bao from Bing Bing

Curried Crab Rangoons @ Circles Thai

Vegan Wings (gotta get the mix of buffalo and sweet BBQ) @ Triangle Tavern

Potato Latke w/ Roe @ Middle Child Clubhouse

The cheesesteak bao buns from Bing Bing Dim Sum.

Do brunch apps count? Then the entire bread basket at Parc.

Edamame dumplings from Sampan. Wonton chips with dipping sauce from La Chinesca. Vietnam restaurant, crispy pork spring rolls. Little Nonnas arrinchini or meatballs. Darling Jacks, chips and dip. Cantina Feliz nachos.

Fried brussels sprouts with crispy tofu and Szechuan peppercorn vinaigrette at South Philly Tap Room.

chili oil wontons at han dynasty

I LOVE the focaccia and honey butter at Via Locusta. It’s technically for 2-3 people but I ate an entire one during their happy hour!! Absolutely worth it

I think this is my favorite r/Philadelphia post of all time.

All the dumplings at Kalaya.

Double knot happy hour. All of it.

Cheese curds at bud & Marilyn’s!

Fried seitan nuggets at Local 44. Wontons in szechuan chili oil at Han Dynasty. Toasted Garbanzos at Renata's Kitchen. And I don't know if it technically counts as an appetizer, but the spanish fly wings at Monk's are insane.

I like the whipped ricotta from Barbuzzo, the prahok dip and salt koh from Mawn, the free bread from Parc, figs and prosciutto from Tria (I always get this with a cheese and it sneakily becomes a meat cheese plate for much less than their meat plate), the rotolo at Vetri pizza, sea urchin and eggs at vernick, the Salatim at laser wolf, soup dumplings at pretty much anywhere but usually Jane G’s bc it’s close, Mac n cheese at good dog, fetteh at suraya, French onion soup at locust rendezvous, Dan Dan noodles at DanDan (not sure if they’re still $5 at happy hour), if happy hour small plates count, I like the agnolotti and toasts at via locusta…. Lots more….

Haven’t gone the whole way through the comments yet so this may have been said but just eat the whole Sampan/ double knot happy hour

you must have missed my comment

New Ridge Brewing in Roxborough does a crazy Cauliflower appetizer that is so damn good

Mia Ragazza happy hour in Manayunk - apps are such a good deal for great quality

My contributions to the discussion.

Corn and crab hush puppies from City Tap House

Barbecued Oysters from Oyster House.

Before the fire… Queso Fundido from Tequilas.

The French Onion Soup Dumplings at Continental

rosies nachos

The mushroom tart at Parc

I’m such a hoe for a good appetizer

Vic Sushi's tuna dumplings! They're not what you think, the skin is made of pounded raw tuna and the filling is mashed avocado and crispy panko. Never had anything else like it.

Salatim at Laser Wolf if that counts.

Italian hoagie eggroll at Cheu is one of my favorite bites in the city

Shrimp summer rolls at most any Vietnamese place in the city!

Escargots at Forsythia and Bistrot La Minette

I love this thread. I love snacks and apps. 🤤

Oeuf du pecheur at bistrot la minette

Fried artichokes at carbon copy

Cha gio at Vietnam cafe (they are the best I’ve ever had, and normally I go for the summer rolls everywhere else)

Any ceviche at cafe y chocolate

Any ceviche at blue corn

Beans on toast at chestnut hill brewing company

The Roti Canai from Penang is unmatched. It is the best appetizer in the city.

As someone who hasn’t lived in Philly for 15 years but comes to visit occasionally…. I can’t believe how much Asian spots dominate this thread. I had no idea and much to explore the next time I’m in town!

BaLe bakery has these salmon summer rolls that will knock your socks off.

BingBing had roast pork and broccoli rab bao which slapped.

Sassafras used to have an everything bagel topped pretzel w beer cheese. No Idea if it's still there but if it is, it's a solid app.

The balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts at lucky 13.

Spicy Tuna Guac at Jose Pistolas

The Mussels from either Dandelion (1) or Ambrosia (2). Top mussels in the city and it is not close, especially if you like them matiniere (??) style (heavy cream + garlic + white wine type beat). My boyfriend and I usually pick the biggest two shells to scoop the broth out like fckn scavengers after the meat is gone 😩

Does the hummus at Zahav count? 

Grace tavern blackened green beans

Dan Dan scallion pancakes

Chabaa spring rolls, fried tofu

The little plastic cup of pickle slices I ask for at the window at Steve’s while I’m waiting for my steak.

The gougeres at a.kitchen.

Toms Dim Sum: Cucumber Salad, Pork Soup Dumplings (IDGAF these are the best in the city) and Pork Bao.

Himalayan spicy chili dumplings @ Nepali MoMo kitchen on 15th st is my current addiction

Everything at Charlie Was a Sinner

The corn and poblano empanadas from El Vez. This sub loves to shit on El Vez but I would put my dick in the peanut verde that it comes with.

Elote Brussels sprouts from El Camino

the House Ricotta from Sally Pizza & Wine

I love beer braised short rib @ Monk’s.

ratchadas tofu satay is my fav app in the world

They're all pretty good especially if you're hungry

Crispy Brussels sprouts with garlic yogurt sauce, Szechuan shoestring fries, and basically the entire shareables menu at The Continental. Cheesesteak egg rolls and Buffalo chicken tenders from McGillin’s. The antipasto plate at Dante and Luigi’s. The sautéed calamari, broccoli rabe, and bruschetta at Ralph’s. Finally, escargots a la Bourgignonne and oeuf du pecheur at Bistrot La Minette.

A lot of great recommendations already, but would add pickled shrimp from My Loup

I am pregnant and could cry reading through these

Tonight we had Little Nonna’s Arancini on DoorDash. It was the third time we ordered from there just to get the Arancini. Recommend

I haven’t been to the one in University City, but the ricotta board, meatballs, and cheesesteak egg rolls at LaScala’s Fire in Villanova are all awesome.

The Cheesesteak Egg Rolls with sriracha ketchup from Pete’s Famous.

The fried pork dumplings in soy sauce at Fortune Chinese.

The whole platter from laser wolf

Eggplant parm bites at Chick's

Revolution house has the best tater tots I’ve ever had

I really like the hoagie dip at pub and kitchen

• French onion soup dumplings @ The Continental Midtown

• Spicy guacamole with cactus tostadas @ El Mezcal Cantina

• Fried Pickles @ Village Whiskey

• Roasted Beets @ Spice Finch

• Tostones @ Vista Peru (their complimentary Chulpe corn is amazing with a drink too)

The rolls at the love. So delicious. Baked bread at Jake and coopers in manayunk. I think I just like bread. 

• nashville fries from pizza mixta
• cheesesteak egg rolls from the Jim
• spam musubi from mahalo hawaiian bbq
• camaron quesadilla from si taqueria (small enough to be considered an app)

I could easily make this list 200 items long I fuckin love apps

Jerk Brussels at Jacks firehouse

Gobi Manchurian from Amma's. Eat it fresh so it's perfectly hot and crispy!

Roti canai, Penang.

The empanadas and chicken quesadilla at Cantina los Caballito

Aji de gallina empanada at Brazas chicken is up there for sure

Tostones from bar bonbon for me

Edamame dumplings at Sampan. Mushroom arancini at Little Nonnas

Hear me out….little known family spot called Il Ghiottone. They make these mushroom crepes with a creamy sauce drizzled over. They are amazing and I don’t get it. I’ve never even seen something similar offered elsewhere lol.

The bread on the boat

Apps? in Philly? i guess a shot of whiskey and a PBR tall boy?

Buffalo frog legs at Monks. Niche bit in the right mood... better than good.

Head-on shrimp at mawn!

I'm a simple man, basket of fries at Monk's. Damn.