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Where to Eat in Pennsylvania: Kimchi Crab Salad Onigiri
This guide turns How This Philly Seafood Shop Makes Their Onigiri - Fishtown Seafood from Jacob Does Philly | Foodie into a practical food map with 3 saved spots around Center City, Haddonfield, and North Philadelphia. The mapped places include an area marker, a market, and a neighborhood. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jacob Does Philly | Foodie visited Fishtown Seafood to try their small-batch onigiri featuring unique fillings like Longhot lobster and kimchi crab. He went behind the scenes to attempt making the rice balls himself, discovering that achieving the perfect plumpness is more difficult than it looks. He recommends these rotating seafood combinations as a perfect on-the-go snack.
What this map is good for
- Planning a market stop or short itinerary in Center City.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Fishtown Seafood
Market in 339 Belgrade St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Hours: Hours available - Center City
Neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Center City, Pennsylvania, United States - Haddonfield
Area marker in Haddonfield, NJ, USA, Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States
Food notes from the video
- Longhot pepper lobster salad onigiri
- kimchi crab salad onigiri
Experiences captured
- visited Fishtown Seafood
- observed onigiri production process
- attempted to make onigiri using triangular molds
- learned about rice seasoning and tumbling
- practiced packaging onigiri with plastic-wrapped seaweed
Planning notes for Philadelphia
Fishtown is a residential and commercial district in Philadelphia, located northeast of Center City along the Delaware River. Historically, the area functioned as a center for the shad-fishing industry during the 18th and 19th centuries, a legacy reflected in its name. The neighborhood's architectural landscape is characterized by 19th-century brick rowhomes, many of which retain original features such as decorative corbels and cornices. In 2026.
Must-try foods nearby
- Whole Orata with Sorrel Pesto
A standout dish at Bastia, a Mediterranean-inspired hotspot from Chef Tyler Akin. The fish is expertly grilled to highlight its delicate flavor, balanced by a bright. - The Manoushe
A traditional Lebanese flatbread found at the iconic Suraya. Topped with za'atar, labneh, and fresh vegetables. - Wood-Fired Orata Crudo
Debuting in 2026 at Emilia, Chef Greg Vernick’s highly anticipated trattoria. This dish showcases the restaurant's signature wood-fired technique. - Vegan Buffalo Flappers
A legendary Fishtown staple from the kitchen of Chef Mark McKinney (formerly of Primary Plant Based). - Fishtown Iced Tea
While a beverage, this is the neighborhood's most iconic 'food' culture export. Often paired with local seafood, this potent.
When to go: The best time to visit Fishtown is from May to June or September to October, when the weather is mild and perfect for walking between outdoor beer gardens and street murals. Summer can be oppressively humid.
Local tips
- Use the Market-Frankford Line (the 'El') to reach Girard Station for the most efficient travel, as street parking is extremely limited and narrow rowhome blocks often lead to traffic congestion.
- Make dining reservations well in advance for popular spots along Frankford Avenue, as the neighborhood is a major culinary destination that fills up quickly on weekends.
- Exercise standard urban awareness near the Front and Girard intersection, especially at night, while utilizing the unarmed Fishtown District Ambassadors for assistance if needed.
- Respect the neighborhood's mix of long-term residents and newcomers by keeping noise levels down when walking through residential rowhome side streets late at night.
What travelers are noticing
- Under the El Bazaar: A recurring summer street festival on North Front Street featuring viral 'walking tacos' from LMNO and handmade crepes from International Bar.
- Call Your Mother: The highly anticipated D.C.-based bagel shop opening its first Philadelphia flagship at 1500 Frankford Avenue in August 2026.
- Liguria: A new trending pizzeria from the Nagud brothers known for its viral 'Broken Burrata' pizza and Italian Riviera-inspired specialty pies.
Official tourism resource
Visit Philadelphia is the official visitor website for Center City and the surrounding region, providing travel information, attractions, and event guides.
Planning questions
Where did Jacob Does Philly | Foodie eat in Pennsylvania?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Pennsylvania.
What are the must-try foods in Pennsylvania?
Creator picks from the video include Longhot pepper lobster salad onigiri, kimchi crab salad onigiri. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.