Reading Terminal Market

Every time I visit Philadelphia, I have to arrange half a day to visit Reading Station Market. You can find all kinds of products and delicacies here. The bustling diners, the full of fireworks, the lively and crowded, all kinds of languages ​​filling the ears, will also make the city tour more warm. As the saying goes, the atmosphere of fireworks is often closely linked to a word - the world. In the supermarket, what you see is the cold shelves, and in the vegetable market, you see people one by one. Come here and you will feel that you will unlock a different Philadelphia with a lively and fireworks atmosphere.

Reading Terminal Market is located next to Convention Center, in the middle of Philadelphia. It is converted from a train station, so it is a big covered area. This is a place to sample food from all over the world.

This market was exactly what you'd expect: lots of restaurants, lots of people, and a lively atmosphere. Getting in required squeezing through the crowds, especially near the more popular stalls. However, quite a few stalls were still empty, even on the edges. This made me wonder if the high popularity was just a facade, because otherwise, there wouldn't be so many vacant shops. The contrast between the good and bad business was quite striking. Walking through some corner areas, you could really feel the quietness, while the popular areas were packed—it was so uneven. I ate at a highly-rated cheese and beef sandwich place here. Well, I quite liked it, but if you can't handle cheese, don't go—it'll be too greasy for a whole day. I like strong cheese flavors.

Reading Terminal Market | Philadelphia's Century-Old Hearths, an Immigration Epic on Your Tongue🔥 Walking into this historic red-brick, vaulted building in the heart of Philadelphia feels like stepping into a vivid documentary about time.📺 Reading Terminal Market—one of America's oldest and busiest covered markets—has been burning since its founding beneath the train tracks in 1893.🔥 This isn't just Philadelphia's heartland, it's a living museum where immigrant stories are told through food. I absolutely must recommend the pastrami sandwich at Hershel's East Side Deli! Those who've tried Katz's Delicatessen in New York will understand! 🥹 Years ago, I first had a pastrami sandwich in New York and was completely blown away. Later, I discovered their name frequently appears in many American TV series. Their pastrami sandwich is no less impressive! The corned beef and brisket are also amazing! The average price is $14 per piece (plus tax), which is fantastic value. We tried every flavor and didn't disappoint. 💥 - 📌Ordering Tips: The meat is incredibly generous and substantial! It's almost impossible to chew it all in one bite. 🤣 I absolutely recommend adding the cabbage! It's refreshing and a great way to break up the greasiness. The accompanying pickles are also fantastic. One bite and you're in for a treat! 💗 #LocalFood #FoodFlavor

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