Chinatown · Spot
Philippe The Original
About
Philippe The Original, founded in 1908 on Alameda St next to Chinatown, says it invented the French dip. There's sawdust on the floor and long communal tables; order at the counter and carry your tray to a seat. The lamb double-dip is the signature, and the house mustard packs serious heat.
Jasmine says
Open since 1908 with sawdust floors and shared long tables; with Cole's gone, it keeps this story going.
Insider tips
- Line up standing to order, then carry your tray to find a seat
- The purple pickled egg is the regulars' password
- Order: Lamb double dip
- Order: Add the mustard yourself; it's their extra hot
- Order: Lemon meringue pie
- Address
- 1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Hours
- Daily 06:00–22:00Checked on the official site Nov 2026; confirm before you go
- Website
- philippes.com →
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