1 Philippe the Original
Supposedly the place where French dip sandwiches were invented, this bona fide institution is perhaps one of the oldest eating establishments in the city, period. It’s been around since 1908. The bustling lunchtime crowd, coupled with the made-to-order attention to detail make this one of the most classic restaurants in Los Angeles. Order up a beef or lamb dip (the pros order double dip) into the au jus, then carefully squirt on some of that potent mustard. As a nice bonus for joining the new millennium, Philippe’s began accepting credit cards in late 2014, which makes it easier than ever to make this a regular place to dine.
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