Philippe The Original
Sandwich shop · Chinatown
1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Highlights
Philippe The Original serves up the iconic French dip in a bustling, historic Chinatown deli with sawdust floors and fiery house mustard.
Philippe The Original serves up the iconic French dip in a bustling, historic Chinatown deli with sawdust floors and fiery house mustard.
"Legend has it that Philippe The Original invented the French dip sandwich. While we can’t prove that, we'll still claim this century-old deli as one of the few LA tourist traps that's always worth it. On weekends or during Dodger games, you’ll have to stand in a fast-moving line for one of their hot sandwiches loaded with pastrami, roast beef, or turkey on a crusty French roll. We always order ours with a slice of Swiss cheese, which helps the sandwich stick together even after a long soak up the rich jus (ordering your sandwich "wet" is non-negotiable)." - brant cox, garrett snyder
"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
"Legend has it that Philippe The Original invented the French dip sandwich. While we can’t prove that, we can prove that this handheld meal is much more filling than some overpriced hot dog. On weekends or during Dodger games, you’ll have to stand in a fast-moving line for one of their hot sandwiches loaded with pastrami, roast beef, or turkey on a crusty French roll. We always order ours with a slice of Swiss cheese, which helps the sandwich stick together even after a long jus soak (ordering your sandwich "wet" is non-negotiable). " - sylvio martins, nikko duren
"There is debate over who originated the world’s first French Dip in 1918 (we see you, Cole’s). But before any Dodger Game, Philippe the Original fills up with blue and white jerseys. Everything is made to order, especially the beef double dip with jus. Always take a generous spread of Philippe’s house-made mustard on the sandwich, the balance of the jus and the heat is beyond perfect." - Matthew Kang, Mona Holmes
"Movie Pairing:House (HBO Max) “Not to be confused with the Fox medical drama where Hugh Laurie chewed up the scenery, House is a Japanese cult comedy/horror film from the ’70s where it’s the titular home doing the chewing. Of teenage girls. Who are vacationing at a mysterious woman’s old mansion. Or something. The plot doesn’t really make much sense, most of the actors are amateurs (at best), and the special effects aren’t very special. But none of that matters; House is more of an experience than a scary movie, and despite its shortcomings, it’s been surprisingly influential on the past four decades of horror films. So, uh, in keeping with that spirit, order takeout from Philippe The Original, (probably) the creator of one of the most influential sandwiches of all time - the French Dip. Get it double-dipped, or forever be banished to a spooky haunted house.” - James Montgomery Watch the trailer." - brant cox, kat hong, brett keating, james montgomery
