American, French dip sandwiches · Chinatown / Olvera Street area, Los Angeles

Philippe The Original

Name: Philippe The Original
Address: 1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles, United States
Price range: $

Philippe The Original: American, French dip sandwiches in Chinatown / Olvera Street area, Los Angeles. Order: Beef or lamb French dip, double-dipped, with the hot mustard.

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What to order

Beef or lamb French dip, double-dipped, with the hot mustard.

Beef or lamb French dip, double-dipped, with hot mustard

Why go

The long-running downtown French dip counter. It is open 6am to 10pm daily, and Yelp's listing was updated in October 2026.

The sandwich's claimed birthplace, still serving thin-sliced beef dipped in jus.

Address: 1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Neighborhood: Chinatown / Olvera Street area
Price: $
Hours: Daily 6am-10pm (restaurant site) (as listed; check before you go)
Website: philippes.com

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Researched October 23, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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