Of course she was right, though the mountain of piping-hot skin-on fries was good enough that we might have been able to take a run at two portions.

Not, however, after also eating the fried mushrooms and onion rings. They were both clad in a thick, bready batter that was musky, well-seasoned and obviously made on-site. We tried, but we couldn't finish everything, much to our regret.

Sandwiches (6, 8 and 12 inches) $3.80-$6.60, kids' meals $2.50 $3.80, sides and deep-fried items $1.80-$5.50.

Stacey Kratz is a freelance writer who reviews restaurants for the Deseret News.

E-mail: skratz@desnews.com

The Philadelphian

Rating: ??1/2

Where: 9860 S. 700 East, Sandy

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Payment: Major credit cards accepted

Phone: 572-3663

Wheelchair access: Easy

Also: Catering available