What to order at Laser Wolf

Must order
The mixed grill plate with beef shipudim and lamb merguez; salatim spread to start.
Editor tip
Walk in at the bar before 18:00 on a weeknight. Reservations stretch 2 weeks on Resy.
Book at Laser WolfPhiladelphia: Reading Terminal Market Walking Tour from $30
CuisineIsraeli
Price$$$$
Tasting menu$80 mixed grill
ChefMichael Solomonov, Andrew Henshaw
Book ahead14 days
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