Same! I hope it's good 🤞FYI Manam's Bistro in Thorndale recently opened. I think they're still takeout only with plans for opening dining soon. It's super solid with awesome weekend specials for when you're out this way!

Happy to help! As of now per google it looks like it's in the warehouse area across the road from Riccardi Bros paints and next(ish) to Exton Beverage.

And thanks for the rec in Malvern. Always on the hunt for good falafel

So it is near the mall/ rt 100 exit but current address looks like a warehouse off the main road a bit, where aparrently there is also an Indian farmers market. I hope they are successful because their menu looks amazing and unlike any of the other Indian restaurants in the area, none of whom serve breakfast. Thank you for asking about this, it sent me on a mini quest and now I have a new place to try in April!

Me too actually. I'll poke around and find out. There is a dosa place in the Han Dynasty shopping center - Indian Hut & Hot Breads but this isn't it. If you do find yourself near that shopping center, make sure to check out Damas Mediterranean Grill. It's a great Lebanese shawarma place. Their muhammara is my fav ever and they make better babaganoush than Suraya IMO.

So it's in the burbs but we've got a lot of Indian restaurants out here in Malvern/Exton... There's a new place opening March 30 that says it will be open at 9 am on weekends - Masala Leaf. I'll be checking it out! https://www.masalaleafindiancuisine.com/

I do all my shopping during Phillies/Eagles games (especially Eagles- great for when it's extra crowded during the holidays). It's lovely.

I also like going to favorite hiking trails (I'm in Chester county so not really helpful for Philly dwellers unless you want to drive all the way out to the sticks to hike along the brandywine or something)

Honestly never thought about going to museums and stuff.. I might do the for the Barnes and see if it is less crowded but somehow I doubt it.

Also love going out to dinner/normally crowded bars during the Superbowl. Once went to Victory during the Superbowl and had the place to ourselves almost. I know I'm a heathen but I don't like sports or people 😅

If you're looking for a hipster vibe where you pay more for dumplings and enjoy an overpriced but delicious cocktail, sure. It's just probably not what most people are looking for. They're not an authentic dumpling place where you can gorge yourself on dumplings for a reasonable price. Good, great quality, but not the choice IMO if looking for a good soup dumpling (dim sum garden has 6 varieties!)