Bites Nearby: Philippe in Jericho

Philippe in Jericho is the latest location of the growing Philippe Chow empire with outposts in East Hampton, Manhattan, Miami, Mexico City and West Hollywood.

Philippe in Jericho – the dining room of the location is understated Asian: a black wooden floor, red banquettes, white walls and tablecloths and graceful phalaenopsis orchids on the windowsills.

Featured appetizer menu items like crisp crunchy lettuce wraps and Peking duck spring rolls, plates of lettuce cups were served with chopped chicken and vegetables and thick plum sauce to be assembled. This dish can also be made with beef, shrimp or vegetarian.

An entreé of American black bass slices comes with black bean and garlic sauce in a ginger scallion brown sauce. “Green” prawns were mixed with cashews, water chestnuts, peppers and black mushrooms. The Beijing chicken is served mixed with crispy walnuts in a sweet brown sauce and the buttery taste of the black cod remained after the last bite was eaten.

One noticeable surprise was that diners were given hot towels after the meal.

All desserts are house made and include red velvet cake, peanut butter chocolate tart, key lime pie and ice cream and sorbet.

399 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753, 516-605-2555
www.philippechow.com
Hours: Lunch: Monday through Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Dinner: Monday through Thursday: 5 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday: Sunday: 5 to 11:30 p.m., Sunday: 3 to 11 p.m.
Prices: spring rolls: 3 for $12; chicken lettuce wraps: $18; American black bass: $58; tasting menu for $75 per person (six minimum), which includes Peking duck.