Upscale Chinese dining w/ unique flavors & great GF options. Known for Peking Duck & Chicken Satay.
This upscale Chinese restaurant is a destination for those seeking unique flavors and a lively atmosphere. It's particularly noted for its exceptional Peking Duck and highly recommended chicken satay, with many patrons appreciating the extensive gluten-free menu. While some reviews suggest it might be past its prime or overpriced, many still find the overall experience, especially during happy hour, to be worth a splurge.
This Chinese restaurant is praised for its Peking Duck, chicken satay, Beijing chicken, and sweet and sour chicken. They also offer notable gluten-free dishes and are noted for having a club vibe later in the evening. While many enjoy the unique flavors and upscale experience, some find the food to be overpriced and not as good as it once was.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Peking Duck, chicken satay, Beijing chicken, and sweet and sour chicken. The gluten-free options are also frequently highlighted as a strong point."
Customers generally have positive feedback, with several recommending it for its unique flavors and good gluten-free options. However, there are some mixed reviews, with one user calling it 'mids' and another suggesting the food is overpriced and past its prime.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest the restaurant may be past its prime, with food being overpriced and not as good as it once was. One user described the food as 'mids'.
"This user describes Philippe Chow as having a clubby vibe, popular years ago, with good but overpriced food past its prime."
Neutral"This user defends their 'mids' rating for Philippe Chow, stating that any upscale Chinese place could be considered that and that food quality should be prioritized over flash."
Neutral"This user enjoyed Philippe Chow, rating it 8/10 and noting that while similar meals can be had cheaper in Chinatown, the overall experience justifies the price for a splurge."
Positive"The original poster heard mixed reviews about Philippe Chow."
Neutral"This user calls Philippe Chow 'mids'."
Neutral"Philippe Chow is recommended."
Neutral"The commenter enthusiastically recommends Philippe Chow, particularly their 'Dragon Hour' at the bar for reasonably priced chicken satay, describing the food as uniquely amazing and 'unlike anything you will ever have'."
Positive"Suggests Philippe Chow as another good shareable dining option, specifically highlighting their good gluten-free (GF) dishes."
Positive"Recommends Philippe Chow, specifically mentioning the Beijing chicken and sweet and sour chicken."
Positive"Lilli and loo has a separate GF kitchen for Chinese/asian fusion and have a lot of dishes you couldn't get GF anywhere else."
Positive"Lilli & Loo for Chinese food. They have amazing dumplings and general tso's chicken."
Positive"Recommended as a restaurant with a club vibe later in the evening."
Positive"Mentions Phillipe Chow UES as having some of the best high-end Peking Duck recently, but notes it's likely closer to $100 per person."
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