Philippe By Philippe Chow
“Philippe, who used to be the chef at Mr. Chow, left and started his own restaurant.”
“by the way, phillipe is WAY better than mr chows which has similar dishes and the two might even be related somehow?”
“I would recomend everything from chicken satay to crispy beef;)….the spicy shrimp HMMMM
I enjoyed it all…”
Philippe By Philippe Chow
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
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Came here on Valentine's Day. We had no problems reserving a table. They warn you that if you cancel after the day before your reservation it's $50. No problem.
There is a parking garage around the block that I parked in. $50 for the 35 min. Haha New York you're so silly, for real! This does not reflect my review just saying parking is near.
So came in about ten minutes early and was greeted by the hostess. Waited about 5 min until our table was ready. The waiting area is a lounge and it's very comfortable. Escorted down to the back room. Great atmosphere. The decor is very elegant yet subtle. Classy. The tables are snug but bearable. The drink menu has plenty of options, pages and pages. The dinner menu is simple and self explanatory.
Knew to try the chicken satay appetizer. After that we just winged it and ordered chicken and broccoli, chicken jo lau, and chicken fried rice. The chicken satay was out of this world. That peanut sauce that it comes with I can just eat with sown white rice. It's so creamy and rich it can be paired with something so simple and make it amazing. It really is his famous sauce. The chicken being orange gave me the impression that it would be seasoned but it wasn't that much. Not overpowering at all. It was delicious. Wish we just ordered a bunch of those with some rice. It would have been perfect.
The main entrees were honestly not impressive at all. Could have been that we ordered the wrong things but to order three wrong things hmm. The chicken fried rice had no flavor at all. Even with the eggs and vegetables in it. Same with the chicken and broccoli. There is supposedly garlic sauce on it but didn't taste a thing. Yes it's great quality chicken. Not that paper thin chicken from the Chinese spots but no flavor at all. The chicken jo lau was a little bit better than the rest because the sauce tasted like a buttery garlic sauce. But it left a weird aftertaste flavor in our mouths like bitter garlic almost. At this point we were thinking we were just better off going to the corner Chinese spot.
Also this place is inconsistent. Our dining experience was lovely. The service was on point. Attentive waiters who fill your water glass when almost empty. They clear the tables once done in a timely manner. We got our food in about 10 min after sitting down and ordering. Our reservation was at 4pm and we left the restaurant at 4:30pm. Sounds like we were being pigs but we just got our food super fast. BUT the table right next to us who were sat way before us didn't get their food as quick and their order was messed up. Also on Valentine's Day everyone leaves with a rose. I didn't get one.
I would give this place another shot in the future possibly.
*This review is only for drinks and dishes at the bar*
Upscale Chinese restaurant with a nice high-end bar area in the front. Been coming here regularly over the past few years for after-work drinks, and finally decided to do a review.
Met some ex-coworkers here for drinks and food in the front bar area and as usual, the service and food are really good. Technically they're not allowed to serve main dishes at the bar (only appetizers), however, they make a special exception for us, which is great.
Cocktails are pretty good and they have a decent wine list as well, given that wine pairing with Chinese food is fairly hard to do, due to the soy flavors, spiciness, etc. So, I was surprised and happy to see that they had JJ Prum on the menu, who is an excellent German producer of Riesling (off-dry), and it paired perfectly with the food.
At the bar, we shared these plates:
Chicken Satay with Chef Chow's Famous Peanut Sauce- THIS DISH IS THE BOMB. Whatever you do, ORDER THIS DISH, it's SIMPLY AMAZING. Once again, if you only get one thing here, GET THE CHICKEN SATAY. It's CRAZY CRAZY GOOD! Like nothing you've ever had before.
Mayonnaise Prawns with Candied Walnuts- This is the 2nd BEST DISH on the menu. Also, make sure you order this. Sounds strange to order a dish with mayonnaise on shrimp, but I assure you, YOU WILL BE HAPPY YOU DID.
Lettuce Wraps- they were fairly standard and nothing to write home about compared to the two dishes above. I'd almost go as far to say that I enjoy the wraps at P.F. Changs better. But oh well, you can't win them all. Just stick with the Chicken Satay & the Mayonnaise Shrimp, that's all you need!
Peking Duck Spring Rolls- were pretty good, but again, nothing to write home about. I mean, they're fried spring rolls, and taste pretty standard across most Chinese restaurants. Stick with the first two dishes I mentioned.
So, I haven't had a sit-down meal here yet, but from those two awesome dishes above, you probably can't go wrong. Just be aware that this isn't your run-of-the-mill Chinese spot. It's high-end and attracts a business clientele along with a music industry (hip hop) clientele, which sounds odd…but we were here once when Jay Z & Beyonce were here, and, another time when Russell Simmons was here, so you get the idea.
Also a great place to grab a drink after-work, But as with most upscale spots in Midtown, it's not cheap, but worth it. I recommend it.
3.5 stars? Really?? No way!! I love this place! Whenever I come to NY it's a must I go here! Why can't Atlanta have restaurants like this.. Can you please bring Philippe to ATL please! Anyway, the wait staff is always super nice & i never have to wait to be seated which is a plus! I order the same thing every time I come.. Chicken satay or lettuce wraps for appetizer, bejing chicken for entree, and the sorbet for desert. Granted I know you can get the same meal at Mr. Chow and the new restaurant Red Stix but they don't compare to this place trust me! Don't believe the 3.5 stars this place is really good! Your check might be a little expensive but it's worth every penny. Only downfall is the parking! Street parking is never available when I come so I always have to park in the garage which ends up being pretty pricey once I leave. Oh and a quick tip… Their lunch special is also available on Saturday 🙂 For close to $40 you get a 3 course meal and a martini!
If anyone has seen season 1 of Real Housewives of New York City, you may notice that Philippe is the restaurant that Countess LuAnn and Bethenny created the Skinny Girl Margarita. I really only mean Bethenny. 🙂
Being a mega fan of real housewives, I had to come here. I wasn't expecting this place to be as expensive or the food to be as high end. This is a pricey restaurant. Dinner for David K. and I cost $175, but the food was WAY worth it. I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken and it was beyond delicious. All ingredients were fresh and the spice was unique enough where it felt like I was eating something completely different. I ordered the chicken lettuce wraps as an appetizer and it was beyond the best lettuce wraps I've ever had. There is something in the sauce that makes the food unique and delicious.
Craving a Skinny Girl's Margarita? No worry, they have a "Summer Light Margarita's." What is that? It's essentially a Skinny Girl's Margarita. It's the same ingredients without the copyrights and royalties paid to Bethenny. Maybe a little higher end liquor that what I make at home. Totally worth it. 🙂
I'm a big fan of Philippe. Philippe Chow's specialty is high end Chinese fare, previously lending his talents to Michael Chow's established Mr. Chow, and now at his own restaurant. I have visited both and prefer Philippe's intimate atmosphere and more attentive service to the scene at Mr. Chow. The incomparable Mr. Cheng also followed Philippe to his place, hand-pulling his famous noodles, which are a must-order. I have been here on many occasions and it works well both as a date spot and a place to have a large birthday party. Here are the dishes you can't miss out on:
Chicken Satay*** -absolutely ridiculous. Good luck stopping yourself from eating more and more and more and more and more!!!
Mr. Cheng's Noodles*** -perfect texture, mixed with the savory pork sauce… irresistible
Lychee Martini***
Ok. Now that you've ordered those, I'll offer some more of my favorites.
Beijing Chicken -great for a main protein, it should please everyone. Sweet but not too sweet.
Crispy Seaweed -really interesting take on a seaweed dish, light but crispy and delicious. Good as a side dish (close enough to a vegetable)
Peking Duck -they slice it right next to your table. The bird is HUGE and insanely good, one of the best in the city.
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Green Prawns
My family also loves the lettuce wraps, but I don't love lettuce so they're not worth it for me. I've tried almost everything on their menu and it's all great… writing this review made me want to go back.
Came for the pre-fixed lunch w/ a martini! Although this place is pretty pricey they give you a good amount of food! I can't say it was the best food I've ever tasted but I was satisfied and happy when I left.
I started with the lychee martini- it was really good!! But I think every lychee martini I've ever had was pretty delicious and not as expensive.
We ordered an extra appetizer: vegetable dumplings. They were decent but I wasn't in love. My appetizer was the chicken lettuce wraps. They were really good and filling! The sauce that came with it was really good as well.
For my main course: crispy salmon. It was good but wasn't he best thing I ever tasted.
Dessert was mango sorbet. I also tried the raspberry. Both were very tasty. I also had a coffee that was pretty strong!
The service was great! The atmosphere was great!
I would probably rate it more like 3.5 but overall a good experience!
I can't recall going to a fancy Chinese restaurant in the States, so I'll say Philippe was my first time I was willing to go for some fancy Chinese food. My friend recommended this place for peking duck so I tagged along. Great ambiance with dimmed lights and a narrow bar divided separately by a wall from the dining area. A lot of midtown working people were seated, not that many youngsters.
The peking duck can be ordered for a portion size for 2-3 people, $75. My friend and I killed it. It was a lot of meat, especially after our shrimp dumpling appetizer (which I don't recommend because it was plain, but the green "dough" color was cool). However I couldn't stop stuffing my belly with the crispy, juicy duck meat melting away with the "clean" duck fat (if you know what I mean). It does take about 45 minutes for the meal to be prepared. I wish our waiter told us ahead about the waiting time because I was getting cranky, thinking he forgot our food. The Cabernet wine I had was absolutely smooth and amazingly a good combo with the duck. I would totally come back and spend $$ if all Chinese restaurants are like Philippe.
This is NOT your local take-out joint.
A friend and I met at Phillipe for a rather elaborate mid-week dinner, because we BOTH needed a break and to indulge. Arriving before her, I sat at the beautifully appointed bar and sipped on a glass of perfectly chilled and fruit Pinot Grigio. (Admittedly, I wanted a cocktail, but $17 – $19 wasn't quite in the budget for a drink that night. Heh.) Once she arrived, we made out way to our table. There are various dining areas, with the front one being a little more boisterous, noise-wise, than the rear. Luckily, we snagged a quiet table for two in the far left corner of the rear room. Too bad I wasn't on a date with my beau, because it's quite romantic. 😉
Between the two of us, we split quite the feast! While at the bar, we both spotted a man with the chicken lettuce wraps and were trying not to drool. We ordered our own, along with the Crunch Duck Salad, which was delicious, though the dressing kind of pooled a bit at the bottom. But, going back to the chicken lettuce wraps, they were as heavenly as they looked! Honestly, after eating a few wraps, I didn't know how I'd manage our entrees. Still, we persevered! We split Chicken and Broccoli and the Crispy Duck with pancakes. The former was delicious, if not a tad bit bland; it could have used a touch more salt. The Crispy Duck with pancakes was perfection! Parts of the duck were so fried, it was almost like cracklings or chicharron. OH, I was in love! Served very simply with julienned cucumbers and green onions, hoisin sauce, and perfectly-sized pancakes, these made for an excellent entree. For dessert, we split a very simple Warm Apple Crumb Tarte with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Though seemingly out of place in a restaurant serving Beijing cuisine, I will eat ANY dessert that has apples. Ha! This was an excellent tart, so fresh that it was steaming when we cut into it.
The service was top notch! Though it did take our waiter a little time to get to us, initially, I picked up on many instances of the staff's attentiveness. At the bar, my water was refilled without me asking, as as we dined, we got refills on lettuce wraps and hoisin sauce constantly, again, without ever having to ask.
My mere complaint would be the bathroom. Located near the facade on East 60th Street, it was COLD in there. Brrrr! Not sure if there is a lot that can be done about that, however…
In a city full of take-out joints and home-down Chinatown haunts, it's rare that I eat in a restaurant with Chinese cuisine that is so refined. Phillipe definitely is a notch above. And, truthfully, almost 24 hour later, I'm still full. Ha!