Kong: Tale of the Tape

It’ll be up in lights on Broadway: Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World – King Kong (1933)

Kong in Northern Liberties may not be aiming to the 8th wonder of the world but the sophomore effort from Bistro 7’s Michael O’Halloran has been eagerly anticipated.

The former Sovalo will feature Hong Kong street food and affordable  dumplings, buns and bowls.

The Space

• Designed by photographer Dominic Episcopo
• Reclaimed wood tables and bar top
• Distressed cement walls
• Vibrant reds
• light fixtures resemble bird cages
• Community table
• Stylized pandas on the bathroom walls by local artist and Piazza studio owner Andrew Clark

The Food

• Described as Chinese Street food
• Inspired by the dai pai dong street carts of Hong Kong.
• All items under $17
• Menu broken down into categories:
  • Dim Sum
  • Dumplings
  • Buns
  • Noodle Bowls
  • Rice Bowls
• Highlights include:
  • Chili grilled squid
  • Salt and pepper softshell crab
  • Honey-glazed Chinese bacon
  • Three-way pork dumplings
  • Peking Duck buns
  • Forever-braised lamb noodle bowl
• Full Menu

The Drink

• 5 Beers on draft including a rice ale
• Heavily Asian bottled beer selection
• Selection of sparkling, white and red wine by glass and bottle
• Wine tops out at $11 per glass and under $50 per bottle

Kong
702 N 2nd St
Philadelplphia, PA
215-922-KONG

For more on Kong check out these links:

Kong Fu Panda [Thrillist]
Kong Slide Show [Grub Street]