Philly’s

3019 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Seattle, WA 98144 – 6007

It has been almost 8 months since my last commentary on Cheese Steaks in Seattle, so for those of you wanting to catch up, I suggest reviewing the following posts:

Jun. 28th 2004
Since when does a Cheese Steak have lettuce, tomatoes and mayo???

Jul. 11th 2004
The State of Cheese Steak in Seattle

Oct. 20th 2004
Cheese Steak Satellite (hmm a new a take on the DMB song?)

While helping a friend with some construction in his new warehouse space on Saturday I was treated to a Cheese Steak from “Philly’s” (no website found for this one). The order was take out so I did not get a chance to check out the establishment, however I was told it is on the corner of MLK and Rainier in what use to be a Fish and Chips place.

First things first, Philly’s typical “Cheese Steak” comes with steak, cheese, and some onions. As you know defaulting to the lettuce, tomato, mayo is a big no-no. They do have a name for such heathenry, its called the *Deluxe* Cheese Steak.

Deluxe
de·luxe also delux

adj.

Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile.

Well if you ask me lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a Philly cheesesteak is not elegant or luxurious. But I digress.

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The sandwhich itself was good. I found it to be a little heavy on the salt, very similar to “Philadelphia Cheese Steak” (formerly Philly’s Best). The bread was good, but I don’t think it is the same authentic bread that “Philly Fevre” uses. All in all it was a good Cheese Steak experience, I would consider eating there again. Once again I have to commend my old stand by of Philly Fevre as the best cheese steak in town hands down.