Philippe Chow - Downtown

Name: Philippe Chow - Downtown
Address: 355 West 16 Street, New York, NY, United States, 10011
Telephone: (212) 885-9400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

630 Reviews

$31 to $50

Chinese

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Philippe puts his own spin on traditional Beijing-style cuisine with results that are modern, flavorful and theatrical. All specialty dishes are served family-style, giving all guests the opportunity to experience a taste in every dish ordered. Our philosophy focuses on bringing people together for an experience that they can share with one another – starting with our signature dishes. Enter from 355 W 16th Street or The Lobby Elevator Inside The Dream Downtown.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

8:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 885-9400

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 885-9400
Website
http://www.philippechow.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Philippe Chow
Catering
For nearly 15 years, Philippe has provided exquisite cuisine to some of the most noteworthy events, fundraisers and private affairs throughout Manhattan and beyond. Our catering options are vast and unique. Should you give us the pleasure of serving your next event, we assure you that your food is fresh and delicious, your experience is exemplary, and your event is the talk of the town.
Private party facilities
Philippe Downtown offers the brand’s signature dishes family-style that guests know and love. Options range from light fare all the way to Chef Chow himself carving his signature Peking Duck at your table.
Private party contact
Philippe: (212) 459-0270

Location
355 West 16 Street New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood
Meatpacking District
Cross street
16th Street Between 8th and 9th Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Enter from 355 W 16th Street or The Lobby Elevator Inside The Dream Downtown.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Large Party Dining at Philippe Chow - Downtown
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Philippe Chow requires groups of 9-20 guarantee a minimum spend of $125 per person plus 5% admin. fees, tax & gratuity. Prepayment is required to secure your reservation and will be applied toward your final bill. This minimum can be met with food and beverage from our daily menu enjoyed family-style. The number of guests you have secured with prepayment determines your minimum spend and your table. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate additional guests—if we can, a charge will be added to your final bill. If fewer guests arrive, you will still be responsible for the full prepaid amount. For parties of 21+, visit https://www.philippechow.com/private-events-downtown/
Chef's Tasting Menu 4-Courses
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Family Style (6 person minimum) - $95 per person + tax, gratuity and service fees. Guests receive a variety of signature appetizers, entrees, 1 Peking duck per 6 guests, sides, fruit and sorbet.

Popular dishes

Scallion Pancake$14.00
Green Beans$14.00
black bean sauce
Vegetable Stir Fry$17.00
garlic sauce
Crispy Seaweed*$15.00
candied walnuts
Broccoli$12.00
garlic sauce
Bok Choy$12.00
garlic sauce
Steamed Mixed Vegetables$14.00
Salt & Pepper Eggplant$17.00
diced, wok-fried, garlic, scallion, dried red chili
Snow Pea Leaves$17.00
sautéed in garlic sauce

Tofu

Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry$18.00
Lo Mein with Tofu$20.00
Salt & Pepper Tofu$18.00
diced, wok-fried, garlic, scallion, dried red chili
Curried Tofu$18.00
yellow curry, sweet onions, snow peas

Salads

Baby Green Salad$12.00
crispy wontons, sesame-soy vinaigrette
Crispy Duck Salad$18.00
wonton chips, honey sesame vinaigrette

Lettuce Wraps

Chicken$18.00
Beef$19.00
Vegetable$17.00

Crispy Spring Rolls

Vegetable (3)$19.00
Shrimp (3)$22.00
Peking Duck (3)$19.00

Noodles

Mr. Cheng's Noodles$20.00
hand-pulled noodles in classic pork sauce
Vegetable Lo Mein$18.00
Chicken Flat Noodle$21.00

Dumplings

Pork Soup (6)$18.00
Wok Fried Pork (6)$16.00
Wok Fried Beef (6)$16.00
Steamed Dumpling Sampler (6)$17.00
Vegetable Dumplings (6)$12.00
Chicken Dumplings (6)$15.00
Shrimp Dumplings (6)$19.00
Duck and Cilantro Dumplings (6)$19.00

Rice

Brown Rice$6.00
Vegetable Fried Rice$12.00
Chicken Fried Rice$15.00
Pork Fried Rice$18.00
Shrimp Fried Rice$19.00

Entrées

Served Family Style. Steamed Preparations Available Upon Request

Peking Style

Carved Table Side served with house made pancakes Please allow a minimum of 45 minutes

Peking Duck
- For 2/3$85.00
Peking Chicken
- For 2/3$60.00

Prawns

Green Prawns*
stir fried, vegetables, green chili, cashews
- For 1$37.00
- For 2$74.00
Black Prawns
sautéed in black bean sauce
- For 1$37.00
- For 2$74.00
Salt & Pepper Prawns
wok fried, garlic, scallion, dried red chili
- For 1$37.00
- For 2$74.00
Curried Prawns
yellow curry, sweet onions, snowpeas
- For 1$37.00
- For 2$74.00
Nine Seasons Spicy Prawns
wok fried, sweet & sour spicy sauce, dried red pepper
- For 1$37.00
- For 2$74.00
Special Prawns
clear sweet & sour sauce
- For 1$37.00
- For 2$74.00
White Prawns
egg white sauce
- For 1$37.00
- For 2$74.00

Seafood

Curried Calamari
yellow curry, red and yellow bell peppers
- For 1$24.00
- For 2$48.00
Chilean Sea Bass
sliced thin, half black bean sauce & half ginger-garlic sauce
- For 1$38.00
- For 2$76.00
Wok Seared Branzino
sweet & spicy eggplant
- For 1$33.00
- For 2$66.00
Drunken Sea Bass
white wine sauce
- For 1$34.00
- For 2$68.00
Salt & Pepper Sea Bass
ginger & scallion
- For 1$36.00
- For 2$72.00
Crispy Sea Bass
ginger, red pepper, scallions & BBQ soy sauce
- For 1$38.00
- For 2$76.00
Maine Lobster (5 - 5 ½lbs)
ginger, scallions, & cracked black pepper
- For 1$90.00
- For 2$170.00
Salt & Pepper Lobster (5 - 5 ½lbs)
- For 1$90.00
- For 2$170.00
Red King Crabs (2 - 2 ½ lbs)
- For 1$52.00
- For 2$98.00

Poultry

Beijing Chicken*
chicken breast, sweet red bean sauce with walnuts
- For 1$27.00
- For 2$54.00
Spicy Velvet Chicken
thin strips of chicken breast, vegetables, chili in a clear broth
- For 1$27.00
- For 2$54.00
Kung Pao Chicken*
chicken breast, sweet red bean sauce, peanuts & red hot peppers
- For 1$27.00
- For 2$54.00
Chicken Jo Lau
chicken breast, egg batter, pan-fried, sweet garlic broth
- For 1$27.00
- For 2$54.00
Sweet & Sour Chicken
sweet & sour sauce, pineapple & bell peppers
- For 1$27.00
- For 2$54.00
Curried Chicken
yellow curry, sweet onions, snowpeas
- For 1$27.00
- For 2$54.00
Crispy Duck
house made pancakes
- For 1$35.00
- For 2$70.00

Meat

Crispy Beef
sweet orange and carrot sauce
- For 1$31.00
- For 2$62.00
Filet Mignon & Sugar Snaps
sautéed tenders with oyster sauce
- For 1$36.00
- For 2$72.00
Spicy Pepper Mignon
spicy brown garlic sauce, green and yellow peppers
- For 1$36.00
- For 2$72.00
Filet Mignon & Green Beans
sautéed tenders, spicy brown garlic sauce
- For 1$36.00
- For 2$72.00
Slow Roasted Pork Butt
honey barbecue sauce and sugar snap peas
- For 1$36.00
- For 2$72.00
House Mignon
crusted & sliced with black pepper sauce
- For 1$41.00
- For 2$82.00
Philippe's Surf & Turf
house mignon, South African lobster tails (2)
- For 1$90.00
- For 2$170.00

What 630 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Librarian72
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
We have gone to Philippe for many years, starting with the Uptown location although we have been at the Downtown location several times.The pandemic kept us away for over two years until this past Saturday. We ordered our favorite dishes and while very good, there was just something missing. The peanut sauce for the chicken Satay was not as strong as remembered, the pancakes for the crispy duck were smaller and not as substantial, for example. Philippe is still our favorite Chinese restaurant and worth the trip from Long Island.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Great service
DB
DerekB
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Some of the best Chinese cuisine I've had in a long long time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Nothing like the Midtown restaurant. The people are much nicer there and food quality is also better.
P
Paul
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Very much like theme park food-expensive large shrimp fried and covered with breading I didn't find it tasty unless unless you drown it with the super sweet sugar sauce. Filet Mignon ditto swimming in sauce but no real flavor other than the sauce. This is a personal thing, many people like this kind of food. Go for the cocktails and maybe appetizers. Much cheaper. Staff is friendly.
PS
PaulS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter ( a Colombian gentleman) was amazing, great guy. Real knowledgeable of the menu and exceptional customer service. Made the experience all the more special
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday was great
SR
SeanR
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
The food was good and serves was excellent
T
Trying
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food2service5ambience5
Food was kind of dry and it came out too fast, felt rushed and fast food like
LY
LianaY
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a delicious pre-mother's day celebration. Food was delicious, nice ambiance, great service. Very happy!
AV
AlexVera
Mexico City
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
Comida deliciosa, el lugar decadente y descuidado. Servicio ok pero nada espectacular. Música muy alta (probablemente ese sea el concepto del lugar) en un sótano lo que hace difícil platicar. Comimos bien pero no regresaría
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this place! I’ve been dining at this place for a few years now, absolutely love it there! Everything is amazing food, drinks & service is constantly phenomenal . Thank you guys for the awesome experience every time.
R
Robert74
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waited like 30mins to sit but the mgr was kind enough to send over a round of drinks once we sat down. Everything else was great from the food to the music.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Nice please to celebrate special occasions very loud energetic good service nice place to try
KB
KeithB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tasting 'experience' was great value and delicious
RK
RenataK
Richmond
42 reviews
vip
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience5
Horrible experience with one of the manager. Not the manager who works uptown for years, he is the best always. But another one was at downtown location yesterday… We asked to adjust the bill from 4 glass of wines to 3…mistakes happens I totally get it. But he brought back the bill that he added gratuity for us…we were 2 of us plus a toddler. Very unprofessional behavior as a manager treating regulars, just bc he can make decisions he is definitely not the right fit to be a manager in such a fancy place. Never happened before and we always give 20 percent gratuity as a standard but he doesn’t need to show us his power…ugh.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Food was very average / bland. . Service was great.
JC
JuliaC
Glasgow
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Possibly the best Asian food we have ever had! The beef was so tender and chicken fried rice was delicious. Highly recommend this place
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Highly don’t recommend. They can’t even dish your food out for you
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience3
The peking duck was a disappointment. The hoisin sauce tasted like high fructose corn syrup…
C
Cheunger
New York Area
229 reviews
vip
4.0
229 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Solid spot for peking duck. Good ambiance.
PT
PhyfeniaT
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
There was hair in my shrimp fried rice that tables were set up entirely too close to the other party’s..
AP
AprilP
Las Vegas
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is delicious definitely going back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great food and great drinks
MH
MahimaH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Music, vibe, food was great; as were the drinks and the service.
N
Nandp
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
1.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Philippe used to be our go to location when we had friends from other places visiting NYC. Not to mention the number of times we recommended to others. However, the last few visits has been awful and this one last was it and I can no longer recommend or take anyone there. At this last visit the manager and were more worried about doing tequila shots with a table near us then actually managing the restaurant. He turned up the music so loud that it became a night club vs a restaurant. Don’t get me wrong. I like the energetic vibe. However, when you cannot have a conversation at your table because the music is so loud, then it missed the energetic vibe and it became a night club. The drinks were awful, not well made or balance as it used to be. The food was lukewarm. The grand Walnut prawns were terrible. The creamy sauce on them was basically mayo. Our waiter was also more preoccupied with the table in which the manager was doing shots with. Once he took our order we only saw him again with a dessert menu. We tried ordering the Cotton Candy and he told us that they had already cleaned the machine for the night. Well, 30 minutes later they brought the Cotton Candy for the table where tequila shots and the party was at. Not to mention that they already included the tip on our check which I get it if we were a big party, but there were only 3 of us. It’s so sad to see such a great restaurant be so badly managed and the standards dropped.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Kevin was the best! He made sure we had a good experience and recommended us the proper dishes that would fit our wants/needs. The drinks were amazingly delicious, as was the food & ambiance. Love Philippe!
o
olivierc
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Nice place. Good food and good music. Trendy and modern.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I usually go to the uptown location, but tried downtown this time & definitely will be back!! Food, service, and vibe was perfect for a girls night!
DH
DrHL
Caribbean
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Too expensive for what you get. The service was nothing special. Drinks were not amazing yet cost $20+. Not a bad experience, but I'd certainly rather go to TAO next door.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Over priced for what it is
TM
TinaM
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were outstanding. Chicken Satay and Cheungs Noodles are a must.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Services
IY
IYKYK
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The music, the vibe and the food is fabulous here. I was blown away by the food - did not expect the flavors to be so unique, developed and balanced - perfect for a swanky night out with visitors or a sexy date: The Lychee Martini a must!
LW
LavetteW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for my boyfriends birthday and we had a blast food everything was exceptional Thank you guys for the wonderful experience❤️
C
Ch88
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Extremely rude hostess that was chewing gum with her mouth open and didn’t escort us to the bar area to wait. We waited aimlessly in the entry way for our table. Great food but it’s like a nightclub on a Friday night. The salt and pepper tofu was a big hit! I’d come back on weeknight when it’s not so loud.
a
alina
New York Area
141 reviews
vip
5.0
141 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. 5 stars.
SP
SherwynP
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
App’s and drinks came very quick but our waiter said the kitchen was backed up so it was a little wait for our entrees but over all it was a good experience
M
Mooks
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience3
It’s an alright location. Personal didn’t like how close we were to other tables. Very difficult to have decent conversation with whoever you come with. Food was phenomenal no doubt and the cocktails were subpar. Not sure why the lychee martini is so hyped I’ve definitely had better. I’d rate it 3/5 overal tbh

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Philippe Chow - Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 885-9400.

Philippe Chow - Downtown is rated 4.3 stars by 630 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

8:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 885-9400

355 West 16 Street New York, NY 10011

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
16th Street Between 8th and 9th Ave
Neighborhood
Meatpacking District
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Enter from 355 W 16th Street or The Lobby Elevator Inside The Dream Downtown.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Philippe Chow
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.philippechow.com/
Phone number
(212) 885-9400
Catering
For nearly 15 years, Philippe has provided exquisite cuisine to some of the most noteworthy events, fundraisers and private affairs throughout Manhattan and beyond. Our catering options are vast and unique. Should you give us the pleasure of serving your next event, we assure you that your food is fresh and delicious, your experience is exemplary, and your event is the talk of the town.
Private party facilities
Philippe Downtown offers the brand’s signature dishes family-style that guests know and love. Options range from light fare all the way to Chef Chow himself carving his signature Peking Duck at your table.
Private party contact
Philippe: (212) 459-0270

Philippe Chow - Downtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Large Party Dining at Philippe Chow - Downtown

Chef's Tasting Menu 4-Courses

Chicken (3)

Chicken Satay

Peking Duck (3)

Soups

Hot & Sour Soup$10.00

Won Ton Soup$12.00

Savory

Glazed Spare Ribs (6)$22.00

Salt & Pepper Calamari$18.00

Walnut Sesame Prawns* (6)$32.00

Satays*

Chicken (3)$21.00

Beef (3)$24.00

Shrimp (3)$34.00

Lobster

Lobster Satay (2)$32.00

Lobster Fried Rice$45.00

Vegetables

Scallion Pancake$14.00

Green Beans$14.00

Vegetable Stir Fry$17.00

Crispy Seaweed*$15.00

Broccoli$12.00

Bok Choy$12.00

Steamed Mixed Vegetables$14.00

Salt & Pepper Eggplant$17.00

Snow Pea Leaves$17.00

Tofu

Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry$18.00

Lo Mein with Tofu$20.00

Salt & Pepper Tofu$18.00

Curried Tofu$18.00

Salads

Baby Green Salad$12.00

Crispy Duck Salad$18.00

Lettuce Wraps

Chicken$18.00

Beef$19.00

Vegetable$17.00

Crispy Spring Rolls

Vegetable (3)$19.00

Shrimp (3)$22.00

Peking Duck (3)$19.00

Noodles

Mr. Cheng's Noodles$20.00

Vegetable Lo Mein$18.00

Chicken Flat Noodle$21.00

Dumplings

Pork Soup (6)$18.00

Wok Fried Pork (6)$16.00

Wok Fried Beef (6)$16.00

Steamed Dumpling Sampler (6)$17.00

Vegetable Dumplings (6)$12.00

Chicken Dumplings (6)$15.00

Shrimp Dumplings (6)$19.00

Duck and Cilantro Dumplings (6)$19.00

Rice

Brown Rice$6.00

Vegetable Fried Rice$12.00

Chicken Fried Rice$15.00

Pork Fried Rice$18.00

Shrimp Fried Rice$19.00

Entrées

Peking Style

Peking Duck

Peking Chicken

Prawns

Green Prawns*

Black Prawns

Salt & Pepper Prawns

Curried Prawns

Nine Seasons Spicy Prawns