I never had one of those Italian grandmothers that you see in the media. You know, the short, plump ladies who you never see without an apron, hand permanently glued to a saucy wooden spoon that practically lives in the kitchen.
“Eat, eat! You’re wasting away!!”
My grandmothers’ specialties were deviled eggs and baked beans, or sneaking me Godiva chocolates from the fridge. Needless to say, I loved them…. But I kinda liked the idea this Italian grandma. Someone whose only goal was to fill the bellies and hearts of everyone around her and keep the house warm and smelling of gravy and sausage. It’s no surprise, then, that I immediately felt at home walking into the doors of Me N Mo, South Street’s new meatball home, specializing in balls of meat and pasta to eat!
I was lucky enough to attend a pretty fantastic grand opening party and the staff pulled out all the stops. And, by all the stops, I mean just about any meatball you could imagine!
Stuffing fontina into meatballs? Brilliant.
Making ANY chicken based dish Buffalo-style? My kinda joint.
They also have some more traditional options, including spicy pork and beef. But, oddly enough, my favorite was a combination I never even considered.
I believe they call this their “Hong Kong” meatball
Pork and Shrimp?! No, these bad boys aren’t Kosher at all. But they ARE delicious, moist, and jam-packed with savory flavor.
As I am a dainty and delicate lady, I made sure to enjoy tiny portions of each. I literally couldn’t stop eating these saucy spheres.
This may or may not have been my second plate.
The cost for four meatballs of any type and some Sarcone’s bread is $8 which is honestly a little steep for beef meatballs alone, IMHO. However, I think that for some of the more interesting options (Pork and shrimp, lamb!!) it would be worth a trip. Surprisingly, the vegetarian balls tied for second place for me and my buddies. So whether you want your balls meaty and spicy, meat-free and creamy (their mushroom-cream sauce would be a great option for the veg-heads!), Me N Mo has got you covered. You can also get a buttload of balls from their catering menu, as a few of my friends did for Super Bowl Sunday this year. Nice little variety from the standard pizza and wings offerings, and who doesn’t wanna show up to a party armed with buckets of balls?
….Maybe don’t answer that.
Me N Mo: Meatballs & MORE!
214 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
Food, Sweat, and Beers 
Oh my gosh, I am going to go there and eat all of the meatballs. Those sound absolutely delicious! I had heard about this opening, but now that I know you liked it I have GOT to get myself there. Maybe when I get paid next, though. 😉
Here’s a fun fact: whenever I see GOT, I only think of Game of Thrones.
Yes, you should go there. You shouldn’t game of thrones there.