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Doro Bet
Ethiopian fried chicken isn’t really a thing in Ethiopia, but it definitely is in West Philly, thanks to sisters Mebruka Kane and Hayat Ali (who also owns the nearby Alif Brew, which offers traditional Ethiopian coffee service with fresh-roasted beans). Doro Bet, a fast-casual spot just a few blocks west of Clark Park, serves up beautifully crispy, teff-coated fried chicken, spiced with either berbere or milder lemon turmeric. The teff means that all the chicken served is gluten-free, and there are also falafel wraps and teff-flour fried mushrooms for the vegetarian and vegan set. The tiramisu, built around ladyfingers soaked in excellent Ethiopian coffee, is a particularly lovely way to finish your meal.
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