Japanese chef's viral cheesesteak pop-up brings out long lines in Philadelphia

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Viral cheesesteak pop-up special brings out long lines
A Japanese chef served up his viral cheesesteak at a special pop-up at Liberty Kitchen.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- People lined up for hours to sink their teeth into a very unique cheesesteak.

A Japanese chef served up his viral cheesesteak at a special pop-up on Wednesday at Liberty Kitchen in Northern Liberties.

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Kosuke Chujo and his wife Tomomi made their homemade cheese wiz and bread for the cheesesteaks.

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