Philly Food 🍲 Surprising Gem

As a clay pot rice lover, I finally found the only restaurant in Philly that serves it! They do Asian fusion, so I didn’t have high hopes — but the experience far exceeded expectations 🔥. So flavorful! 🍴 Far East Descendant 📍 251 N Clarion St, Philadelphia 💰 ~$40 per person We ordered all four clay pot rice options they offer 😂. Made fresh to order — takes 20–30 minutes — but worth the wait. That sizzling sound when it arrives is pure aroma! 🍚 Roast Duck Clay Pot Rice – My favorite! Duck leg is braised then roasted — crispy skin, tender meat. Besides soy sauce, there’s a hint of plum sauce sweetness — so good. 🍚 Beef Clay Pot Rice – More fusion-style. A medium-rare steak laid over the rice — less oily than others. 🍚 Crispy Pork Belly Clay Pot Rice – Six to seven pieces of crispy pork belly per pot — crunchy but not dry. Quality rivals legit Cantonese spots. Goes great with plum sauce 🔥. 🍚 Lo Han Char Siu Clay Pot Rice – Vegetarian mix with assorted mushrooms (fried then stir-fried) — crispy outside, savory inside. Great for vegetarians. 🍖 Char Siu Ribs – Ribs with char siu flavor, perfectly cooked — still juicy, not dry. 🍗 Five-Spice Fried Chicken Bites – Classic salted pepper fried chicken bites (thigh meat, some with cartilage) — tasty drinking snack. 🦐 Crispy Shrimp Cake – Highly recommend! Fresh out of the fryer, crispy outside, no fishy taste — just sweet, bouncy shrimp texture. 🦀 Soft Shell Crab – Typhoon Shelter Style – Pretty average compared to other dishes. Not traditional typhoon shelter preparation — skippable. 📌 Conclusion: A great Asian fusion spot with nice ambiance. Clay pot rice is made fresh, so it’s slow — be patient! They also have a wide cocktail menu and a super cozy rooftop. Planning to go back with friends this summer! #PhillyEats #HiddenGem #PhillyLife #ExplorePhilly #FoodExplore #MySecretFoodSpots 🍚🍤