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PHILIPPE THE ORIGINAL

American restaurant
4.5/5
26 review
Open - from 06h00 to 22h00 Opening hours

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1001, N Alameda Street, Chinatown, Los Angeles, The United States Of America
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2024
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2024

A true angeleno institution since its opening in 1908 by the French Philippe Mathieu, this great dinner has been located since the 1950 s at the gates of Chinatown. Its specialty is the French dipped sandwich, a sandwich lightly wet in the juice of meat whose bread is garned (beef, lamb, turkey, choice). Philippe Mathieu, in 1918, accidentally dropped the bread of the sandwich he was preparing in the oven sauce; the client, a policeman, decided to eat it anyway. Amazed by the taste of this failed sandwich, he came back the next day with a group of friends to ask for a sandwich soaked in the meat juice… the legend was born. Nothing good gastronomic in the old fast food, but the salads of macaroni or potatoes, the soup soups or broken peas, Caesar salads, the inevitable coffee juice and the famous sandwiches are true diner classic. The American way of life optimistic and good child of the 1950 s. The apple pie (apple pie), another classic of this address, is a simple and comforting regal.

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Visited in april 2024
Real old time joint come to the counter

Best French dip in the world
Beef dip double dip , Swiss with cole slaw and spicy mustard and 1 deviled egg

Very busy during lunch
Visited in april 2024
Had to try this place after years of hype. Found I liked the place more for the nostalgia/history than the food. Tried beef and lamb dips. The sandwiches were a super-simple meat inside a French roll, doused in the "juice". A little messy. Soggy bread. Mild flavor. No sauces except for the mustard on the table. Beef dip was my favorite. Left the foodie in me wondering what the fuss was all about. Counter service was quick and efficient. Luckily found close street parking around 11am on a weekday. One time in a lifetime is sufficient.
Visited in april 2024
As nostalgic to Los Angeles as you are going to get. A Family favorite since the 70’s. Beef with cheddar full dip with plenty of their hot mustard (buy a bottle for home) is the go to, pickle is a must and all sides including pickled eggs are delicious and interchangeable. Arnold Palmer or a beer on tap. Get some Pie!
Visited in april 2024
It's like stepping back in time. I love their French dips, they are the best. Sides are o.k. Pies are yummy. Don't forget the mustard.
Visited in april 2024
Great place, nostalgic feel. It's been my spot for 45 years and going.

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