They probably shouldn't have but they obliged my quirky requests bc I wanted pesto n yet their…read morespecial of the day a chicken (btw all chicken items r HALAL yay!) Cesar sounded appetizing too. So, Jose agreed to make a baby between them and I had this lol. I also wanted tomatoes.. Jose suggested roasted tomatoes for the win... the hospitality/service is wonderful, it's a cozy space with a few chairs inside and out so either quick bite there or to go will do. Now let's talk about these togarachi fries.. IN LOVE with the flavor and fresh scallions. Did not finish my meal so more for me later or I find an unhoused person to spread some joy with. Can't wait to come back and try the Peruvian chicken and so much more! I mean look at this beauty! They even have tofu options!

Solid place for a lunch fix! We've been here 3 times and have gotten the Peruvian, Korean and…read moreSouthern. Fun flavor combos and I personally like the Peruvian. The Korean is a bit too sweet to me, and Southern is a bit dry. I think their chicken is crispy, but they can fry their chicken a bit too long so can be dry. It's better in saucier sandwiches

I stopped by Olde City Cheesesteaks and was honestly impressed. The cheesesteak was really…read moregood--plenty of meat, perfectly melted cheese, and a fresh roll that held everything together. What really stood out was the cherry pepper sauce--it added the perfect kick and flavor without overpowering the sandwich. You can tell everything is made fresh on the grill, which makes a big difference.

Went to Olde City to catch an Eagles game (obvi ). It was packed! Found a spot at the bar near the…read moredoor and fortunately had enough layers on to brace the cold that came in every single time someone opened the door. The bar was decorated for the holidays so it felt super cozy. Like your local sports bar. Didn't get a chance to take a photo of food (trying to keep my hands warm and I was starving) but I ordered the Authentic Cheesesteak (hold the whiz) and added long hots with the spicy honey wings and a side of old bay fries. The fries were a bit too much old bay so probably could have done without those. The wings and cheesesteak were excellent! They didn't skimp on the meat for the cheesesteak and the bread was perfect. To drink I had a couple rounds of the Dirty Water which was definitely made with love from our bartender. Would absolutely travel to the city and make this an Eagles watch part routine. (They just need to stop losing lolol)

I have to confess that I have even less of a yen for cheesesteaks than I do for actual steak at a…read moreplace like Gallagher's or Smith & Wolensky. I've been in Philadelphia numerous times and have never felt an urge to sample for myself and decide which of the "famous" cheesesteak competitors in the city, across the street from each other-- Pat's or Geno's--- is actually the "superior" one. Couldn't have been less interested (unless it was someone offering me free tickets to an Eagles game; THAT I would have been less interested in, given my near-total boredom when it comes to sports of any kind). I did go through a phase during my college years (money ill-spent, given my subsequent "career" trajectory) where I ate lunch often in the cafeteria and invariably ordered a cheesesteak and a piece of German chocolate cake. Not quite sure at this late date what that was all about, but let's just say it's not one of my admittedly few "treasured" memories. Having said all that, I did order food the other day from Midtown Philly and was well satisfied. I was at work in Hoboken, suffering through yet another migraine and the nauseating effects of the medication I take for it (I really should have been home in bed, but if I take off every day I have a migraine...which is usually every single week and occasionally 2 or 3 days in a row...I'd be out of my job in no time at all). As I've perhaps mentioned in previous reviews, when I am in the throes of a migraine, it almost never proves deleterious to my appetite. If anything, it enhances it. I glanced over at my co-worker/friend, the former Godfather of Lunch (in his newly found sobriety from gluttony, he has sworn off ordering food to be delivered to our office, calling it "stress eating"). Not expecting an affirmative response, I asked, "You feel like ordering out?" Surprisingly, he immediately replied, "OK. We can't order Lo Fatt Chow anymore. What does that leave?" "What do you want?" He mentioned Midtown Philly. We had ordered from there before, a long time ago, and I hadn't disliked it, but...as I've said...I rarely, when hungry, say to myself, "What I need right now is a cheesesteak." This time, though, it seemed like an inviting and inspired change of pace, and I responded, "Ok. Let's do it." I ordered a Pittsburgh cheesesteak, which was the steak (ribeye, as I've learned-- not Steak-umm's, as I once thought), cheese, and tricolor coleslaw. The sandwich was just enough-- not enough to be uncomfortably over-filling, not skimpy enough to leave one hungry and feeling cheated. It was a moist, flavorful sandwich that did assuage my hunger, and left me thinking, "Maybe I need to re-think this lifelong indifference to Philly cheesesteaks!" It was helped by a plentiful side order of French Fries (they have a decent side order selection to choose from, if one is so inclined), which were crisp, just as I like them. They were too many of them, in fact, and I unloaded some on the Godfather, who in turn spooned over his tomatoes to me (don't ask me to explain his antipathy to tomatoes; I don't know! Tomatoes are one of the very few things he won't eat). I also had a lemon-lime Gatorade, which sometimes helps soothe (or so I've thought) a migraine, the electrolyte draining preparation for a colonoscopy, and...in the past...the fierce hangover left by an overindulgence the previous night in alcohol and opioids. I'm unsure what the Godfather ordered-- either the Diablo cheesesteak or the Volcano cheesesteak-- but it was ... obviously, given the name they've bestowed upon it...very, very hot indeed. Not something my delicate digestive system would have been able to handle (although I do sometimes wish fervently that I could still eat like that). However, the Godfather pronounced himself well satisfied on finishing it and he wasn't breathing fire in my direction. This was one time he didn't chastise me for "pushing" him into ordering food. They have other items one can order, like Hoagies-- including "Sinatra's Hoagie" (of course; it's Hoboken, after all!), which consists of ham, Genova salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, raw onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar. Next time, I might be tempted to order it. Salads too. And desserts. Prices were reasonable, delivery was quick and efficient, and the food really hit the spot, making the agony of my medicated migraine less intense and debilitating than it otherwise would have been. I very much recommend Midtown Philly. I look forward to ordering from there again, and I won't let a few years go by before I do so. And it has the enthusiastic seal of approval from the former Godfather of Lunch! What other recommendation do you really need?

Midtown Philly Steaks 523 Washington St…read more Hoboken, NJ 07030 Cheesesteak Financially speaking, this was an excellent deal. It was the most cost effective sandwich. Regretfully, its taste did not live up to its price. The onions needed more sauteeing, the cooper sharp cheese wasn't completely melted and the hoagie roll lacked flavor. #midtownphillysteaks #cheesesteaks #cheesesteaksandwich #njcheesesteaks

Disappointing. When you advertise cheesesteak on your menu you should make sure you let people know…read morethat the entire slab of meat is going to be put on a sandwich with all the fat and grizzle piece is attached. I was expecting a chopped or at least sliced sandwich. Frankly, the cut of meat was not enjoyable at all on top of that sliced American cheese added on top with most burnt bread. The guy who took my order, sarcastic. We don't understand how this has a 4.2 rating. get me again and I hope they don't get you.

Piccolo's is a Hoboken classic that's a little under the radar I feel like but absolutely worth it…read more Cheese steaks are some of the best you'll ever have, and the old-school Italian vibes are perfect. Definitely a must-try if you live in Hoboken I still talk about their cheesesteaks years later.

I'm a huge fan of Puchu's. It's one of those neighborhood spots that just feels good every time you…read morewalk in. They've always been great to me, my wife, and the kids. For my daughter's birthday they gave her a box of David's cheese seeds, which tells you everything you need to know about the kind of people they are. They even hooked me up with a Puchu's hat, which I wear proudly. The two brothers who run it are awesome. They're twins, one's always got this huge smile, the other is a little more low key, but both are genuinely good guys who treat people right. They've got a little bit of everything. Maybe not every single item under the sun, but all the essentials are there. Produce, snacks, chips, salsa, rice, taco kits, all the random things you realize you need at the last second. It's just easy. Hours are what they are, but honestly, these guys show up for the neighborhood and that's what matters. Friendly, reliable, and just solid people. I love Puchu's and I'm really glad they're around.

Hubby and I checked out Puchu's based on the reviews of the cheesesteak. Delicious! They're not as…read morelarge as other cheesesteaks I've had, but I was completely satisfied. The sub roll was the perfect size and was toasted just right. The guys working behind the counter were very courteous as well. And if you happen to need any groceries, paper items, etc., they have that and much more! If we're ever in the area again, we'd definitely go here again!

Went on a Sunday and it was crowded. I think that's a great sign although I hate waiting. The food…read moredid not disappoint. Mini me had the vital chicken sandwich on garlic knot bread - she LOVED it Pepperoni square slice - loved it I had the eggplant Parmesan entree and oh m gee so AMAZING. I wish I had a picture to share but we are greedy. I will return if in the area - This was my 3rd visit so consistently awesome food!

Went to this place since Barstool was here, the round I got with sausage and onion was a bit too…read morepuffy for me and there was this odd sweetness that came from the slice, the fluffy part bothered me the most since it almost didn't feel like pizza but more fluffy bread. Cheesesteak- It was a good cheesesteak but comes off salty, I know they use coopersharp but I couldn't get over the salt factor. I tried to cut some of the richness with some ketchup but that didn't help. I ate half there and took the other half home, it reheated well.

1) the location is inside the VIP diner. Which needs a refresh/ renovation/ CLEAN (pick any…read moreadjective, it needs it). How can barshay's be halal when vip offers bacon and all? 2) we ordered to go, the food took a min. A lunch diner needs food to be quick and yummy. This was neither. 3) the sauce isn't it- too watery, too sweet. There is a vinegar scent. It just isn't a condiment that I want to dip anything in. They covered the cheesesteak in the sauce. I rather the local bodega to this. Shout out to topico deli - yallll the GOAT. 4) they had to confirm 3/4 times that we were taking the food to go - we could only sit at the bar to not confuse them who we were. In an empty diner. 5) the chef and waitress were confused about what we ordered. ITS YALL's menu!!! He came out questioning the cheesesteaks we ordered. 6) why are there so many bottles of sparkling cider behind the counter? 7) is the pie on the counter fresh? 8) are the sheik's cookies fresh? When was the last drop off of cookies? 9) why was the POS system giving off sound effects?? Some musak would help distract. 10) why was the dirty ceiling air unit so LOUD?

I love love love the cheesesteaks and the burger with pineapples. Barshay has been serving us great…read morefood for years, and he always makes sure to make you feel warm and welcome. He is one of the best staples and pillars of this community.

Used to come here when it was Shorty's and was looking for a bar to watch the game Sunday night…read more Very bro heavy when I was there. Reading the website turns out it's the same owner who did shorty's. Service was slow but I think they focused on those at the bar and not the tables; there didn't seem to be any wait staff. I would come back to try the cheesesteaks.

Food: 3.3 Service: 3.2…read moreAmbiance: 3.5 Value: 3 I traveled in to Manhattan from Brooklyn on a Friday at 11am specifically to get a cheesesteak. Fedoroff's is great but pricey, and I remembered Olde City wasn't bad the last time I had it years ago, so I trekked in. Mistake. I should have stayed home. Garlic Parm wings were big and well-sauced, but when I bit in I found they were a bit drier than other wings I've had. And $19 for a plate of wings seems high. Italian fries were the same story - seasoned well, but tough. Nothing like the great ones at Yankee Stadium. When I get tough food I always wonder if they served me reheated leftovers from yesterday. For the cheesesteak, I ordered the "Authentic" which is supposed to come with your choice of cheese (Whiz/American/Provolone/Cooper Sharp/Ghost pepper jack); but I absentmindedly forgot to specify my choice and the server didn't ask me. It was only when the food came and I saw the Whiz when I realized. I would have appreciated a prompt so that I could have gotten Cooper Sharp. It was his first day so maybe he didn't know better. There was another server behind the bar who he was training under. I will give the servers props for giving me the combo price without me asking for it ($18 for cheesesteak, fries, and soda/water). But overall, stuff could have been better. The place was dead. I was one of three people in there but still felt ignored. There's a lot of TVs and a lot of beer options so I can see it being a good place to drink and watch a game. But the food is just ok. Very different than what I remembered.

We came to the food court and I was completely overwhelmed.... there were so many choices. I saw…read moreCharley's and I had a bunch of coupons in the app. I mentioned to the cashier that I wanted to use my stored dollars and he failed to mention that I could not use those if I was also redeeming one of the app Promos. He also had coupons that he gave me after the transaction that could have actually been used with my stored dollars. I didn't appreciate the deception. The sandwich itself was lackluster, meat portion was paltry, not even covering the bread and was overcooked. The chicken was so dry, I was grateful for the mayo underneath to give it some moisture. Really guys? The fries were really tasty and crispy, as was the flavor lemonade. I'm not too sure if I'd come back to this location. It's too many delicious options in this food court for that type of experience.

If they're going to use a thimble full of meat for the small, they should really use half the bread…read morethe use. I got a bread sandwich with a sprinkling of meat and cheese. Very disappointing.

Am always looking for a good breaded chicken / chicken cutlet sandwich. Had their Italiano and it…read morewas very good. Loved the roasted peppers. The size was very good for $14 bucks or so. Enough for me and a friend with chips. Service was really quick. I was then worried the cutlet was cold or was sitting there for a while but it was nice and a little on the warm side (a good thing). People were very nice. They do charge for using a credit card but that's fine and understandable these days.

Mordi's has the best sandwiches! Their buffalo chicken sandwich is my favorite. This is one of my…read morego to spot's