Philippe the Original
11 expert reviews
“In business since 1908, Philippe the Original claims to have invented the French dip sandwich.”
– Time Out
Fodor's
"L.A.'s oldest restaurant (1908), Philippe claims that the French dip sandwich originated here."
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Lonely Planet
"From LAPD hunks to stressed-out attorneys to smooching couples, everyone loves Philippe’s, where the French-dip sandwich was invented over a century ago."
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Zagat
4.4
"Billed as "the originator of the French dip", this 1908-vintage Chinatown "landmark" still turns out "must-try" sandwiches hailed as "national treasures"."
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Rough Guide
"1908 sawdust café that serves up the eponymous sandwich with turkey, ham, lamb, pork or beef – an amazingly good and filling treat for less than $6."
Gayot
"People have been lining up at the huge counter to order French dip sandwiches filled with beef, pork, ham, turkey or lamb for nearly a century (the sandwich wasn't "invented" until 1918)."
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