So I work at a restaurant in derry pennsylvania about 30 mins outside of the city and I think it's pretty cool. It's called Chef Datos Table. When I saw all the cool marketing I had to work there. We are open tues- Sat and each day is different from the day before. Our late owner and chef was from the country of Georgia and his wife who currently runs it is German so each day you get our main menu that has Americanized food but also more authentic dishes. Each day we also give you a smaller 2nd menu. Tuesdays that menu is german apps, entrees, and desserts. Wednesday we have a "wild game " for braver eaters who might be interested in kangaroo, shark, camel or boar. Thursday is international where your menu has apps, entrees, drinks and desserts from that weeks country. Friday and Saturday have special menus too. I'm proud of where I work and think we have something for everyone (we have vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options as well)

You just asked online for hidden gems? That’s how they stop being hidden gems

Pitaland in Brookline.

The Arby's down on Banksville Road is amazing.

It used to be amazing and authentic. Lately the food doesn't taste the same anymore

We were regulars at Breakneck and recently quit going. The inconsistency with the food has been awful. The servers and bartenders are great. The food has been undercooked or overcooked and just not as good anymore. Sad because it was our go to.

Silk Road in caste village has excellent sushi

I don’t have any to add. Just came to say Jolinas is a solid choice.

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The woods house in hazelwood The Old Place inn - never personally tried it but I have a bunch of family that said it’s fantastic

La Palapa and OTB in Southside

They do that a lot

Have to give the Cajun fries a try at the tavern!

Nox's in Blawnox! They're also opening a second location off of route 8 (Nox's on 8)

Good recs.

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It’s been around forever

Hussar on the North Side. A great family Hungarian Restaurant.

If you're in the mood for American Bar food, Rochester Inn, Blue Goose Salon, and Hal's in the North Hills are all good options.

K Asian Bistro is very good Asian fusion.

BFG Cafe on Penn has a great gyro for an impossibly good price.

Angelo's is well known for great pizza, but they also have the best steak sandwich I've ever had (when they're on their game anyway. On occasion it's a bit underfilled, but even then it's delicious).

Abby's Jamaican Fusion in the Hill is awesome and the owners are so fucking nice. Their curry is decent, but having their jerk chicken for the first time was a real moment in my life. The brown stew chicken is also great. It's been a while since I've gone, need to head back soon.

Friendship Perk N Brew is an awesome lunch spot.

In the south hills, Sagun is great. Not a ton of Indian spots down there, so my wife and I ate a lot of Nepali while we lived in the area. Sagun is the best out of a ton of amazing Nepali restaurants we have. Really mind blowing momo.

Sam's Sun Sandwich has great gyros and baklava and Sam is a delight.

If anyone goes to just one of these, please make it Abby's. Really awesome place run by awesome people.

Huszar for some Hungarian food (North Side).

Pho Kim 88, The Original Gyro, Kanlaya, The Clubhouse, and Breakneck Tavern.

Right next to Wiggy’s (another good one)!

Looking forward to checking this place out - do you have recommendations?

Oak Hill Post.

Szechuan Spice is right there, too, and so flavorful (even if it still looks like the 1970s inside). That Giant Eagle gets mad foot traffic; people need to be hitting up the restaurants around it.