# Philippe Chow Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/philippe-chow JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/philippe-chow.json - Cuisine: Upscale Chinese - Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Emperor Private Dining Room + full buyout; multiple locations - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.2 (606 reviews) - Address: 355 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011, USA - Phone: (212) 885-9400 - Website: https://philippechow.com - Hours: closed Monday, Tuesday to Thursday 5:30 to 10:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 11:30 PM, and Sunday 5:30 to 10:30 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Philippe Chow's Emperor Private Dining Room transforms your group celebration into an intimate culinary journey through elevated Chinese cuisine, where hand-pulled noodles and perfectly lacquered Peking duck are presented with the theatrical flair this Chelsea institution is known for. The sleek, sophisticated space allows your party to savor Philippe's signature dishes—from delicate soup dumplings to wok-fired specialties—while enjoying the kind of personalized service that makes everyone at the table feel like VIPs. Whether you're gathering 12 or buying out the entire restaurant, the experience feels both grandly celebratory and warmly welcoming. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups of 8 to 16 and private events like bat mitzvahs book here for birthdays and celebrations, often on set tasting menus. - Reviewers report parties of 8 to 16, plus a bat mitzvah reception planned with two event staff over a long lead time. - Several reviews say groups larger than 8 must order from a tasting or set menu; one 3-star party disputed this at the door. - Event planning included customized menu and bar selections plus printed menus and bar cards for guests. - One party of 10 reports a bill of about $1,000 total; another notes an automatic 20% gratuity. What works: Servers keep large tables attended and dishes coming hot; Event team customizes menus and bar selections for private celebrations; Birthday desserts, sparkler candles and DJ create a celebratory mood; Family-style and tasting courses work well for sharing. Watch out for: Parties over 8 may be pushed onto a set tasting menu; Weak vegetarian options on the group tasting menu; Loud room and abrupt host or door interactions reported. Distilled from 56 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Philippe Chow have a private dining room?** Yes. Philippe Chow offers a private dining room for groups in Chelsea. Emperor Private Dining Room + full buyout; multiple locations. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Philippe Chow?** Guests at Philippe Chow typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Philippe Chow for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Philippe Chow open?** Philippe Chow is open closed Monday, Tuesday to Thursday 5:30 to 10:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 11:30 PM, and Sunday 5:30 to 10:30 PM, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire. **What kind of restaurant is Philippe Chow?** Philippe Chow is a $$$$ Upscale Chinese restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 606 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Downtown outpost of the buzzy uptown original serving Beijing-style fare in subterranean hotel digs. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Philippe Chow?** Groups of 8 to 16 and private events like bat mitzvahs book here for birthdays and celebrations, often on set tasting menus. Reviewers report parties of 8 to 16, plus a bat mitzvah reception planned with two event staff over a long lead time. Several reviews say groups larger than 8 must order from a tasting or set menu; one 3-star party disputed this at the door. Event planning included customized menu and bar selections plus printed menus and bar cards for guests. One party of 10 reports a bill of about $1,000 total; another notes an automatic 20% gratuity. Reviewers praise: servers keep large tables attended and dishes coming hot; event team customizes menus and bar selections for private celebrations; birthday desserts, sparkler candles and dj create a celebratory mood; family-style and tasting courses work well for sharing. Watch for: parties over 8 may be pushed onto a set tasting menu; weak vegetarian options on the group tasting menu; loud room and abrupt host or door interactions reported. Based on 56 Google reviews of Philippe Chow that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.