Philippe Chow

Another spectacular evening curated by Abbi and his team. I REALLY enjoy Rowa as our server. She was warm and kind and attentive plus takes some AMAZING pics lol. She noticed when I ran out of chili sauce, she noticed when I ran out of lettuce wraps, just on it! Even the staff who help manage the tables are fantastic. I asked one lady if she wouldn't mind helping clean off the table before desert and she was so obliging! It's really all they do. Check your coats. Give you bag hangers so your bags don't sit on the floor. Open the leafs on their table so you have more space. I had called ahead to have a bottle of bubbly waiting on the table for my boyfriends birthday and they even had a hand written card! We did the chicken lettuce wraps, the salt and pepper shrimp, the shrimp fried rice, and the whole duck. The duck is TRULY the star ! (But those shrimp are also addictive!!) OH AND when I ordered the broccoli she made sure to put the sauce on the side which was SO thoughtful! Quite frankly anyone that can make a plain steamed broccoli taste that good also get an A + in my books! They brought him a beautiful desert at the end and it was just a very classy civilized way to spend 3 hours for a leisurely dinner. HEADS UP THE WHOLE DUCK TAKES 1 HOUR TO PREPARE AS IT IS DONE FROM SCRATCH SO ORDER AS SOON AS YOU SIT! My mother has lived in 20 different countries around the world (ie she's been exposed to AOT!) and is very particular and discerning with her taste ... this was her second time there and she's said it's now one of her favorite places in dc to dine due to the level of service but also the class. She bemoans the lack of table clothes and ambiance and again the old world elegance- so she said she finally feels it here ! My boyfriend said it was one of his best birthdays and that we will absolutely be going back (something he rarely says!). Just magic !

Booked a 4 person Sunday evening reservation here for my Mom's birthday and figured the place looked nice. Getting in wasn't too bad. There was room to drop my family off in front and a garage is located across from the restaurant. We got seated quickly next to the window and it wasn't too busy when we first got in but slowly got packed as dinner progressed. I misunderstood the menu at first and was expecting to do one of the tasting menus but we were only offered the Restaurant Week and A La Carte menus so we just ordered a bunch of different dishes.To drink we ordered a Paradise Bay, Lychee Martini, and a Tsingtao. Drinks were pretty good and they came out with our first dishes.For food, we ordered 2 Hot and Sour Soups, Salt and Pepper Calamari, Bok Choy, Shanghai Noodles, Dumpling Sampler, Truffle Pork Soup Dumplings, Wagyu Fried Rice, Crispy Beef, Peking Duck, and the Chilean Sea Bass. The best thing was definitely the Peking Duck. Carved and prepared well but I'm a little surprised the whole Duck wasn't carved and took a little convincing to get the rest of the Duck packed up. Both the sampler and the truffle dumplings were good. The Sea Bass, Wagyu Fried Rice, Bok Choy, and the Shanghai Noodles were decent, not super flavorful. The Calamari was almost flavorless unfortunately, no heat or really even any salt and pepper. Soup was ok, nothing special really. Service kind of varied throughout the meal. Our servers were attentive at first but towards the end it was hard to get their attention for the check and that issue with the duck. It felt like a special occasion type place but it kind of fell flat for us. I'd say it's 2.5 stars but I'll round up to 3.

It just felt sexy to be there! Although they have a dress code. We called ahead to find out if it was OK if we came in workout gear. They graciously allowed us, and others were dressed casually as well. I'm not sure if it was because they were relaxed around the snowstorm or if this is in general. I could completely see the reason why you would dress up here, the decor and views are great!The food was good. I didn't love my dish, I had the Kung Pow chicken. I did enjoy the lettuce wraps although the texture of the meat could've been... More textured? I also enjoyed the fried shrimp dish!Overall, it's a great experience that I will repeat and look forward to reporting back after I try more dishes.

The location of this restaurant is great since it's close to the parking garage as well as the street in case you're catching an uber. The food is decent, but not many options available on the menu. I've visited this location a few times before leaving a review and it's been pretty consistent. The service is not great. There's music playing in the background and there's security present depending on the time of day. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and very clean, however, for the price of the food and the mandatory 20% gratuity, I would expect the service to be much better.

This was my second time visiting Philippe Chow and it was an amazing experience. We visited for Christmas Day and definitely do not regret our decision. This is an upscale Chinese restaurant and it lives up to the expectation. We were sat very quickly as we had a prior reservation so I definitely recommend doing this before hand. Our server was very friendly and gave us many recommendations based on our preferences.He recommended doing the pecking duck as this is the experience the restaurant is known for and I came back to retry some of my favorites. I ordered a Lychee Martini and thought it was okay, however nothing remarkable. We tried many appetizers including the walnut prawns, the dumplings and the spare ribs. Out of these three, I would reorder everything but the dumplings. We were told by our server these were very very good, however we found them a bit oily and mildly flavorless. The spare ribs were delicious and meaty and the prawns were sweet, nutty and savory all at once.It was Christmas so, of course, we opted to try their pecking duck experience ($99~). The duck itself was delicious and the experience was delightful. I wish we would have said yes to taking the rest of the duck home as I could tell there was so much more protein left in the carcass, so don't make my mistake! We also ordered the Beijing chicken and it was delicious, think of General Tso's and Sesame sauce mixed in one. Super sweet, crunchy and yummy. Overall a good experience, unfortunately did not have room for dessert as per usual but their dessert menu looked good. As I mentioned this was my second time at this restaurant and I will definitely be returning and recommending it to friends and family. Get ready to splurge and treat yourself.

My fiancée and I had a time in this place, from the amazing music choice to the great service. Everyone was so attentive and friendly, we had great conversation with the staff we left so happy. The food was to die for and you know I had to get my espresso martini!! I also I got the lychee martini which was delicious.

I honestly do not get the hype. I've visited the location in Manhattan a few times -- just ok. The DC location wasn't any different.My daughter wanted to visit so mom made it happen! On a Monday evening, it wasn't too busy. The decor was nice -- reminded me of a modern steakhouse.Food - I opted for the Hot and Sour Soup, and Special Prawns with a side of broccoli. I love soup and thought the Hot and Sour Soup sounded savory. But, the consistency was to my dismay. The flavor was there, but for soup, it was too thick for my liking. It almost felt like I was drinking Mumbo Sauce (DC folks know what I am referencing). If Mumbo Sauce for soup is not your thing, definitely skip because I surely sent it back to the kitchen.The Special Prawns were good -- nice balance between sweet and salty....White rice accompanied by broccoli was a nice touch.My daughter calls herself a pork soup dumpling connoisseur. She had their Truffle Pork Soup Dumpling, and from her perspective, she said the soup dumpling was tasty, but the truffle taste wasn't there. Again, the food -- to me -- is just ok. Definitely not rushing back unless it's under my daughter's orders. Cheers!

Jonathan, the kitchen manager at Philippe Chow in D.C., is nothing short of phenomenal! His dedication and hard work are evident in every dish that comes out of the kitchen. You can tell he takes immense pride in his craft, ensuring that every plate is executed to perfection.Not only is he an exceptional leader, but his attention to detail and commitment to quality set the standard for the entire team. Under his management, the kitchen runs seamlessly, and the food is always top-tier. His passion for excellence is reflected in every bite, making the dining experience at Philippe Chow truly unforgettable.Jonathan is the definition of a hardworking professional, and his impact on the restaurant is undeniable. Philippe Chow is lucky to have him, and so are the guests who get to enjoy the incredible food he helps create. Five stars all the way!Honestly, the restaurant runs because of Jonathan and I give him a million stars for that!

The service was AMAZING! Hugo took care of us in a way that no server ever has. Next time you go to PC ask for Hugo!

Hugo was the best server I've ever had at Philippe, very informative, gave great suggestions, and made sure our birthday was quiet enjoyable. Food was amazing, and ambiance was even better. 10/10 All in all, a great time