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Philippe the Original

Restaurant · American, French dip sandwiches

Philippe the Original

Chinatown

Philippe the Original is an American restaurant in Chinatown. Order the BEEF DIP W/Swiss Cheese, Fruit Pie - Boysenberry and Beef Stew.

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Philippe the Original

Philippe the Original is an American restaurant in Chinatown. Order the BEEF DIP W/Swiss Cheese, Fruit Pie - Boysenberry and Beef Stew.

Details

  • Address: 1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Neighborhood: Chinatown
  • Cuisine: American, French dip sandwiches

The LAeats verdict

9.1/10 · Food 9.3 · Service 9.8 · Environment 9

Worth it? Yes. Get the BEEF DIP W/Swiss Cheese.

Worth the money:
Yes
Worth a return visit:
Yes

What to order

  • BEEF DIP W/Swiss Cheese · Food 9.8
    $14.95 plus $0.75 for cheese, checked 25 Oct 2026
  • Fruit Pie - Boysenberry · Food 9
    $7.95 (slice of pie, flavor not listed), checked 25 Oct 2026
  • Beef Stew · Food 9
    $7.50, checked 25 Oct 2026

4 visits, first 17 Jul 2016, latest 8 Aug 2016

Reviewed 8 Aug 2016 · Confirmed open 25 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is Philippe the Original located?

Philippe the Original is at 1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, in Chinatown.

What does Philippe the Original serve?

Philippe the Original serves American food and French dip sandwiches. Dishes LAeats has tried here: the BEEF DIP W/Swiss Cheese, Fruit Pie - Boysenberry and Beef Stew.

What should I order at Philippe the Original?

Get the BEEF DIP W/Swiss Cheese, which LAeats scored 9.8/10 for food. Price: $14.95 plus $0.75 for cheese, checked 25 Oct 2026. Next best: the Fruit Pie - Boysenberry (9/10) and Beef Stew (9/10).

Is Philippe the Original worth it?

Yes. LAeats scores Philippe the Original 9.1/10 (food 9.3, service 9.8, environment 9). Worth the money: yes. Worth a return visit: yes. Based on 4 visits, first 17 Jul 2016, latest 8 Aug 2016.

How much does Philippe the Original cost?

LAeats checked these prices on 25 Oct 2026. BEEF DIP W/Swiss Cheese: $14.95 plus $0.75 for cheese. Fruit Pie - Boysenberry: $7.95 (slice of pie, flavor not listed). Beef Stew: $7.50.

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