The Most Classic Restaurants In Los Angeles - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Legend has it that Philippe The Original invented the French dip sandwich. While we can’t prove that, we can prove that this split-level sandwich spot in DTLA is one of the longest-running businesses in the city, having continuously operated since 1908. On weekends or during Dodger games, you’ll have to stand in a fast-moving line for one of their dipped sandwiches layered with roast beef, lamb, or pastrami on a crusty roll. We always order ours with a slice of swiss, which helps the sandwich stick together even after a long soak in the rich jus (ordering an extra side for dunking is non-negotiable). Beef dip with swiss (extra au jus on the side), potato salad, pickled egg" - brant cox, cathy park, garrett snyder, sylvio martins