This is a late entry: I came here for the first time April 2022 and the menu I believe has since changed. I came with two other people and ordered (I think) 10 dishes. We finished nearly everything. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. My two favorites: the squash and potatoes. For some reason the squash was the one picture I didn't get! They have wine and cocktails. It's a small casual restaurant. I think I wore jeans with flats and felt perfectly comfortable in my casual outfit. Service was good and the dishes came out fast. I want to come back and will! read more

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I was very excited to try this restaurant and unfortunately, it did not live up to the hype. We tried the Armenian string cheese, white bean with shaved bortuga, pomegranate-roasted chicken entree and butternut squash dish. Unfortunately, the string cheese tasted like cheese that had been made in an air fryer and lacked innovation. The white bean dish and chicken entree tasted like your basic dishes. Unfortunately there was nothing here that was very memorable and the experience did not make me want to return. It was also very loud and I was unable to hear my dining companion. The service was the only positive thing of the experience. read more

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We ordered a nice sampling off their menu. We honestly could've ordered everything for our group of 4 to try but exercised restraint. Everything that came out had great seasoning, delightful textures, and worked well with the other dishes. The standout for me was the string cheese and the marinated mussels. I found the portions and pricing to be very fair. Service was warm and food came out fast. Can't wait to come back and try the chicken! read more

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What a cool place! Such a cool atmosphere, intimate and cozy. All the dishes were so unique and delicious. You can really tell the owner loves what he does. Must try Armenian cheese!! So delicious we ordered two. Would recommend reservations as the place is very small. But also in a really great area to grab drinks nearby while you wait. read more

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What an amazing restaurant. I attended a small wedding for a close friend and they made it a beautiful experience. The decor (candles, mood lighting, flowers, napkins) created the perfect cozy and intimate environment. The service was great- attentive but not overly so. They were right on time with refilling drinks and water but not in a way that interrupted the festivities. And last but not least food was incredible! Everything on the menu was good read more

Mish Mish is this "needle in a haystack" restaurant you only find a few times in all of your expeditions through the culinary world! I've encountered 3 of these "needles" in my lifetime. Tonight in the South Philadelphia, I was slammed (head-on) by #4: Mish Mish, is small quaint restaurant with a small quaint menu. Everything looked great and us four settled on 80% of their offerings. Let me lay out what made this dinner so special: * Soft Lettuce with nectarines, puffed farro and aged pecorino / Fantastic * Grilled Shrimp with saffron mayo and pickled carrots / Ridiculously Good * Grilled Baby Octopus with Muhammara's chilis / Show Stopper * Pork Belly with cherry mustard, grilled maitake mushrooms and spring onions / we're talking "out of control" here * Pomegranate-lacquered grilled half chicken with couscous, crispy brown rice and pickled chili / Ok.....stop here - this was the best chicken dish I've ever eaten, and I've eaten chicken all over the world! * A stupendous Dirty Martini * A very unusual but delicious Greek unfiltered orange wine called Troupis / we all loved it so much we drank two bottles * A Lil Vanilla custard that ended this improbable (meaning unexpected), yet astonishing feast. The service was as good as the food. The ambience was a casual chic. The noise level was a bit loud, but with food this good, who's talking. So there you have it; a South Philly restaurant blowing this guy (me) into another galaxy. I love it when these extremely rare occurrences happen - Thank You Mish Mish for a truly lovely dinner! read more

Stellar. What an amazing evening, dinner, service and overall experience. We will be back... a lot!

Food was very expensive. Maybe one of my most underwhelming expensive meals in Philly. Food is very mid and didn't really have a single memorable item. Crab dip was liquidity, fennel salad was overdressed with creamy dressing. Such a disappointing experience. Definitely wouldn't go back or suggest to anyone. Waitress was not friendly but rest of staff seemed nice. Honestly felt like I was being taken advantage of with the food/pricing which is not a good feeling. read more

Our special occasion dinner fell apart. We showed up for our reservation and a half hour later there was still no place to sit, and no prospects in sight. Restaurants should most definitely never overbook. It's a real let down. read more

My absolute favorite place to be in Philadelphia. I want to move in to the house next door. It's so good I want to keep it a secret. They thought of every single detail. read more

Wow, the food here was amazing! Also, the server was very friendly and helpful with the menu. I have been close to 300 restaurants in Philadelphia, but I rarely write a review online. I was so impressed by Mish Mish that I felt impelled to write this review. There were four of us in our group and we decided to get almost everything on the menu to share. Nothing disappointed; quite the opposite. The ambiance is small and intimate. I can see where it could get a little noisy, but it was fine on the Friday night that we were there. The prices are a tad steep for the quantity, but the quality makes it worth it. As you can tell, I highly recommed that you go to Mish Mish! read more

This restaurant made me make a yelp account just to review it. Mish Mish is hands down one of my new favorite gems in south Philly. When deciding to make a reservation, my partner and I were apprehensive about the small menu, and we couldn't have been more wrong. Each dish we received was well thought out, and had a mix of flavors that, while often times non-traditional, blended perfectly together and made for one of my favorite meals. Cocktails, particularly the "filthy martini" were amazing, and each dish that came out was better than the next. Standouts we're the whole side of arctic char, grilled octopus, and the "cheese plate" which was one of the strangest desserts I have ever had, but in the best possible way. 10/10 would recommend, and am excited to come back! read more

We had such a nice time at Mish Mish. We shared a bunch of plates and therefore has many amazing flavors to taste. I was particularly happy about the pork belly, the string cheese, the tuna appetizer and the chocolate cake. They were all DELICIOUS. The service was also amazing. They made it feel that we were at a friend's house they just happened to have amazing food. We asked a bunch of questions to 3 separate servers and all of them were extremely kind and helpful. The service was also SUPER fast. Love this place. read more

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Came here last month. Fried cheese was great. Salad was okay, not especially noteworthy. Unfortunately our pomegranate chicken was not fully cooked, and thus was sent back. Overall, price wasn't justified for the food we received. Unlikely to return. read more

Mish Mish - Armenian fried cheese - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went here for dinner at the recommendation of a colleague visiting from out of town with roots in Philadelphia. Lots of really bright spots on the menu: Armenian string cheese, brandade, grilled shrimp, and pomegranate-lacquered chicken were all excellent. Pork with squash was a real stand out. The "cheese plate" dessert was definitely more on the savory side; you've got to really like goat cheese (which I do) to love this one. If you're agnostic on it, go for whatever the other option is. Drinks were excellent. I opted for the filthy martini and my colleague had a spritz. Attentive service throughout. It's a small dining room, so it can get a bit noisy. We were there on a weeknight and it was packed, so plan accordingly and definitely go with a reservation. Will be returning. read more

Mish Mish was meh. My husband and I were excited to try Mish Mish for our wedding anniversary, we love Mediterranean food and Passyunk Square is home to many good spots in Philly. Proof of vaccination required but no masks required make sure you bring your Vax card. Lots of open windows, cute small space, tables close together. Our server was a really sweet young lady, who did a nice job. However, there were two young gentlemen who were quite frankly rude. Mish Mish has maybe 14 small plate options on the menu ($14-$23 per plate) these two men would literally drop the plates with a one word statement like "shrimp" or "Armenian cheese" and practically run from our table without explanation. I would excuse they were rushed but noticed they had friends come in that they were super friendly and warm with and spent time but other patrons they were quite arrogant and couldn't be bothered. The food was a 6 out of 10. The crab was the standout, really flavorful. The Armenian cheese was not our favorite, puffy fried cheese with red sauce. Our server was sweet enough to bring us an after dinner cordial to celebrate our special day as we passed on dessert, I wanted to leave. Overall I think they need to reevaluate the staff. The vibe was completely off...not warm or welcoming at all. To spend money to go out to eat nowadays, you want at least to feel welcomed. Mish Mish was a miss miss in my book. read more

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Let's start out with the good. The food was actually pretty delish. Now the bad...oh the bad. While the food was good, the portions are comically small. We were a four top and literally ordered the entire menu. And left hungry. There were so many miscues in service as well. The servers had zero warmth. The service was rushed and food came out way too fast. Our server rolled her eyes a few times and also corrected one of our guests when he asked for another round of his drink and didn't call it by it's exact name. The asparagus dish had seven spears....for four people. A good restaurant sees there are four people and gives you two per person. The sweet potato dish was a quarter of a sweet potato...for FOUR people. The swordfish dish had three minuscule pieces. At this point I called over the owner and politely asked if we could get a fourth small piece since there were four of us. He acted like it wasn't up to him and went to the kitchen to ask. Came back and said we would have to pay for another dish. I told him that was a ridiculous answer given we just ordered the ENTIRE menu and several rounds of drinks. He got snippy with me and did nothing to diffuse the situation. He then proceeded to retreat to the kitchen and we didn't see him on the floor for the rest of our stay. He should go back to being a blogger if he can't deal with simple requests from patrons dropping hundreds of dollars at his establishment. Even if you can't get us another piece of fish, throw us a bone, bring out a dessert on the house. It's clear they have no idea how to make guests feel welcomed and wanting to come back for more. Pretentious and snippy are not words you want to describe your restaurant. We left annoyed and hungry. read more

Mish Mish is a small, intimate restaurant in East Passyunk, South Philly. It's a good place in my opinion for a date. A changing menu, an intimate dining experience with great service, and an open kitchen as well. the leafy lettuce was a really good salad, the crunch from puffed farro was unexpected but good. Fried string cheese was super good, honestly liked it more without the sauce. Grilled squash was good too, the dressed kholrabi was a strong flavor on top. The scallops themselves were delicious and perfect, I personally wasn't fond of the corn underneath, it had a strong wasabi(?) taste, but it did taste good together with the scallops. The chocolate cake, an absolute banger, the cake was moist enough on its own but the sauce on top created a perfect desert. Would love to come back again and try more, and if you get a chance buy their candle. read more

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My mom and I ate at Mish Mish in early March 2024. It was fantastic! The food was delicious and the service was energetic, friendly, and attentive. We especially enjoyed the butternut squash dish and the toasted couscous. The wait team was happy to talk through recommendations and landed us on three dishes that were plenty for the two of us to split. The dining room is lovely with a great vibe. We'll be back! read more

Mish Mish - Fantastic eclectic wine list. "We don't have space for anything that isn't great with our food." - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We went to Mish Mish yesterday to celebrate my birthday. we were excited to try this new restaurant for the special occasion. The food did not impress us. Tried the Armenian cheese which was delicious, and not as exciting octopus, crispy potatoes, and shrimp cabbage appetizers. For dinner we split the pomegranate chicken. Unfortunately my boyfriend and I were both up with food poisoning in the middle of the night. I don't know if it was the richness of the food or mishandling but we are both still recovering today, the day after read more

I only give this restaurant one star because in order to feed a party of 4 to 6 people you must order the whole menu. Dividing the plates between 6 was a challenge and not very satisfying. The food was decent. Mussels chewy and not fresh, shrimp over cooked. Staff was excellent no complaints there. We could have ordered more but with drinks not a bottle of wine the bill was over $300. read more

Service was terrible. I was there for a celebration. Food was mediocre but there is so much better eating in philly for this price and more talented servers read more

Everything was amazing. We got the fried string cheese, the marinated muscles, the grilled octopus, sourdough bread with roasted tomato butter, and the grilled shrimp. We asked for wine that paired well with our dishes, and the waiter told us "our wine selection is designed to compliment everything, so you can't go wrong" and then she proceeded to let us taste a couple wines that she thought would be especially good with our food. We finished with the vanilla cake which was so perfect. The service was excellent. The vibe and atmosphere were intimate and familiar and cozy. But the food was truly incredible. Food that good you would think the place would be pretentious, but it's not. It's really just a good time with great food. read more

This was one of the most satisfying restaurant meals I have had. The food is really an amalgam of different cuisines I thought but everything was thoughtfully prepared and delicious. My favorites were the cheese and the eggplant dishes. It's small, intimate, unpretentious and different. Highly recommend. read more

Mish Mish completely exceeded my expectations. My favorite dish was the marinated mussels served with lobster buttered toast. We completely loved the music selection and vibe of this cozy restaurant. Also can't forget to mention the pomegranate chicken! Truly incredible. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and it wasn't until later that I realized he was the owner! I can't wait to go back. read more

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Excellent unique flavors and taste. Loved the shrimp chicken roast and the wine was wonderful. Don't miss the cheese desert- so unique and fruity read more

Mish mish is small and quaint inside. The staff are knowledgeable of the food and wine menus/ pairings, and the menu changes often. The menu is small so it's easy to eat through it all but again since it changes it's no issue to revisit. All of the dishes were fresh Mediterranean takes on classics. The playlist was also INCREDIBLE. Every song was one hit after the other, like I wanted the playlist from them!! Great south Philly spot. read more

So we came here with a large group and the restaurant had prepared a fixed menu for us. They were incredibly accommodating of our large group size and had a TON of food in store for us. I have to say it was also a very good price point for all that we had. I can't remember every single dish we had but the stand outs to me were the Armenian string cheese, the grilled baby octopus, and there was a steak dish that was very good. The cheese dessert was also very interesting and I would recommend it for those who are interested in a different flavor profile. This was probably 1/3 to 1/2 of the number of dishes we had that night so there was a lot we tried that I didn't touch on. The food was good but not everything was a stand out. The only thing I wish was if there was a little more light since it's so dark in there but that's probably a personal preference. Overall a great Passyunk spot! read more

I think Mish Mish served up my favorite meal in Philly to date. Went for a small celebration with my partner. Dimly lit (very similar vibes to Noord that used to be there... or at least I think, I was very intoxicated :)). BYO. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. My favorite dish was the marinated mussels with lobster buttered bread. SO CREAMY and delicious I still think of it a month later. Fried string cheese was better than your average cheese with a good spiced tomato sauce. Crispy potatoes weren't anything mind blowing but I do love a good potato. Partner really loved the chicken (as did I). Extremely tender and flavorful! I think I liked this place more than normal because the options weren't super fancy or intimidating. Just your down to earth chicken, lobster, veg, and cheese but with a high-end twist. All around excellent experience and great option if you're looking for a better than average, but approachable meal. read more

Many of us can walk into a restaurant having been before, or heard about the new Chef and knowing him from his previous restaurant, one likely knows what to expect. At Mish Mish throw all that out the door!!! The menu changes with regularity and the creative dish makes you wonder, "Who would have thought of this?" Items like Fried Armenian String Cheese, which was delicious, as was charred broccolini with olives, green peppercorns and roasted garlic vinaigrette. We were encouraged by our wait staff to get a mix of items and share. With 3 of us, we ended up ordering five different items which gave us five chances to see Mish Mishs' culinary creativity. We were impressed with each dish! Smoked glazed koginut squash with a squash hot sauce and vinegar onions was again, a winner! Throughout our meal the wait staff was prompt and there at the right times. The gracious owner, Alex Tewfik, continually circled the restaurant discreetly watching everything taking place and often, carrying dishes to a table, as well as speaking with clients to provide recommendations. The ambiance of the minimalist décor with nice lighting provides a real calming experience, coupled with the nice mix of music. We wanted to continue trying the dishes with their unique ingredients. Pomegranate lacquered chicken with soft leeks and lebna (a thick Lebanese type of sour yogurt) was a real surprise of flavors, each playing an important role. The wine list is small but consists of some nice Mediterranean wines not found very often; Greek, Macedonian, Portuguese, Armenian and Sicilian. Like the food and the owner, everything seems to work beautifully. When I asked Tewfik where he been cooking previously, he said while he is not a bad cook, he has staff for that. He was a food writer for many years at Philadelphia Magazine and said after eating at so many types of restaurants over the years, he gleamed interesting recipes, as well as what the restaurant scene was missing. Alex Tewfik and Mish Mish deserve 5 stars throughout for service, food originality and wine. It will certainly be a regular on my list. read more

Ambiance is nice but the part that really matters- the food- lacks in so many ways. First we ordered 2 apps (baby potatoes with this mayo butter and rosemary sourdough with a tomato butter). The baby potatoes were probably the best thing we had (and the best potatoes I've ever eaten) I would come back for them. ONLY . The sourdough was excellent. Then we had the crab toast, pomegranate chicken and this peach salad. The peach salad- overdressed, the dressing was so damn salty and the peaches didn't add any sweetness, it was just horrible. It was served with spinach which I thought was the worst part because it absorbed the dressing a lot. This salad leads me to believe that it was sitting for at least 10 minutes waiting to be served. The crab toast- nothing special unfortunately. Also tasted too damn salty. I did t not like that at all. Pomegranate chicken-- very boring? Like it needed more sweetness or some type of seasoning. It was very juicy but that's it. The glaze that it was basted in really didn't do much to the flavor. The worst part of it all was that we left very hungry still. We dropped $75 per person. Very disappointed. The portion sizes.... Worst part. The ambiance is very nice but the food in general, is really not good, and not worth it. read more

So we had changed reservations at a normal favorite of ours to do NYE dinner at Mish Mish, as soon as a reservation became available. We were very excited to dine here again as our first experience there was awesome. Well this time it started bad right out the gate and never got better. The owner who was very nice the first time we met him was not this time. It was all over us not wanting to sit at a table that was crammed right at the kitchen entrance. I'm a bigger guy and didn't want to get bumped every time someone passed. We were fine waiting for another table. He gave us attitude about not wanting the table and said every table was the same (this is not at all true) and said you are going to wait a long time. We talked for a few minutes and neither of us wanted the table. We were fine waiting but the attitude threw us off like maybe we should go somewhere else. After standing there for 5 minutes we see three tables getting checks. So he finally changed our table. The food was all really good but the owner was still obviously not happy with us. At one point he brought out our main course, which was lobster and he literally threw it on the table saying "here is the lobster" didn't even look at us and walked away all suddenly. We still had appetizer plates covered in sauce and needed new plates which he didn't even bother to look or ask. Luckily our waitress was awesome and noticed that and immediately took care of the plates. All during dinner service the owner was being friendly and chatting with every table in the restaurant except ours. It was obvious he was ignoring and avoiding our table. I've been in the food and wine industry for 30 years and don't tolerate this kind of treatment as I don't appreciate the attitude and rudeness over nicely asking if we could sit somewhere else. It's a shame because we liked this restaurant our first time and wanted to keep it in our neighborhood rotation but we will not be going back. This was an awful start to a night we wanted to celebrate and had started in a good mood that soured right away and got worse, and to top it off cost us $250. read more

Dinner at Mish Mish was a highlight of my recent Philly vacation! A friend and I were exploring Passyunk Ave., looking for a spot to have dinner, when we found Mish Mish. The online menu and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere drew us in immediately - and even without a reservation, we were able to sit at the bar for dinner with minimal wait time! The meal itself was fantastic - we had combined vegetarian and GF dietary restrictions in our party, but were able to have a filling and delicious meal. Coupled with the chilled red wine Mish Mish had on their menu - WOW. I will absolutely be coming back here next time I'm in Philly! read more

Mish Mish - Vanilla Cake with Blueberries! - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Good ambience and service, but undercooked poultry made for a poor overall first impression. Certainly will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

In my opinion, Mish Mish was a bit of a "Miss miss" for me and I would not go back. The experience started when the host abruptly approached us demanding to see our vaccination cards. While I'm fully vaccinated and had no problem providing this, and despite this no longer being a local ordinance, I could see why this would be a turn-off for some people. This establishment certainly lives up to it's namesake by providing an eclectic (but limited) food and wine menu, both of which were subpar. We started out with the fried Armenian cheese, little gem salad, and crispy potatoes. Followed up by the octopus and smoked mussels. The Fried cheese was reminiscent of a cheese-deprived carnival funnel cake, paired with a marinara sauce that tasted like Pace Salsa from the Acme down street. The 'gem' of a salad we had was an underwhelming and nearly unpalatable slurry of lettuce, avocado, and sunflower seeds drenched in dressing. The potatoes were honestly the best dish we had and that's saying something. I would congratulate them for this, but then again potatoes with an aioli are pretty hard to mess up. The preparation of the octopus had much to be desired and tasted like it was not grilled put prepared in another manner. The octopus was paired with what tasted like a fire roasted tomato-based thick sauce which, admittedly, I enjoyed. The marinated mussels with bread were unique, yet nothing to write home about. If you enjoy a nice glass (or two) of wine to accompany what you think will be a good meal then this is not the place for you. I began with a glass of the chilled primitivo that I found to be just alright. I ordered a grenache for my second glass which was better than the first. For the price point of this restaurant, the waiter committed an egregious faux pas when I ordered a second glass of a different red and proceeded to pour it in the first glass instead of providing a fresh one. Yuck! I felt embarrassed for them and a little outraged considering the quality and pricing. Disparities between pours glasses were certainly noted. Service was ok. They checked in often but did not experience a warm feel from the staff. The ambiance was intimate and tables were closely arranged, however for someone who is over six feet it was hard to maneuver to and from my seat. The waiter almost knocked over the wine off the table due to this. Additionally, They have a serving station situated in the middle of the dinning area that I felt was distracting and took away from the esthetics of the environment. Given my experience, I would say Mish Mish has some work to do. I did not feel like the quality of food, wine, or service lived up to the hype. read more

Was in town for the day without reservations for dinner. Had wanted to check out Mish Mish, but figured we were out of luck. I decided to call anyway. They said they didn't have any tables available but we could be seated at the bar. The host was so friendly and helpful despite being really busy. Service was phenomenal! It's all small dishes but we found that between two of us three dishes was plenty. The Satsuma mandarins, oranges, and grapefruit w/Belgian endive, hazelnuts and grapefruit salad was light, tangy and a great complement to the Smoked, glazed winter squash with hot sauce and vinegar onions. The latter was a highlight of the meal! Who needs meat when vegetables taste that good (and I'm definitely more carnivore than omnivore). We also got the pomegranate glazed chicken over leeks with labneh and it was an ample serving. The chicken must have been brined because it was so tender, yet the skin crispy and sticky. The whole experience was perfect. The cadence with which they served was top notch. We never had to ask for anything. It's like they were reading our minds! Lovely evening, cool neighborhood. Will definitely be returning to try the rest of the items on the menu. read more

Mish Mish - Pomegranate-lacquered chicken with soft leeks and lebnah - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My fiancé and I were impressed by our date night here. It is an intimate spot with a lovely staff and upscale dishes that boast surprisingly delicious flavor combinations. Ask for the staple menu items, they definitely did not disappoint. Great selection of wine too. We look forward to coming back soon! read more

Best food AND experience we've had in Philly. Hands down. Every single dish brought to our table was more delightful than the last, and the service was just as special as the food. We'll be back! read more

We had an incredible meal at Mish Mish last night! The service and staff were incredible and very accommodating to a dairy allergy in my party. Everything we ate (almost the whole menu!) was incredible. Highlights include the string cheese, mushrooms, and chicken. The wine selection was small, but perfect, and everything was fairly priced. I will definitely be back! read more

We had a delightful meal tonight at Mish Mish. We had the cheese, mussels, octopus, citrus salad, and swordfish- all truly delicious (mussels our fav). Great vibe, service and interesting wine list. Cozy. We'll be back soon. read more