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Ahh...7th and Alvarado...home of MacArthur Park and MS-13...and Langer's.
Having a hard time finding Langer's? Look for the nervously fast-paced white people and follow them.
They will lead you to the best sandwich on the planet...the #88 Hot Corned Beef on rye with kraut and Swiss. This thing was friggin stacked with corned beef. When the waitress put it down in front of me, I squealed like a Jewish American Princess presented with her first BMW...a sandwich dream come true. Get a side of 1000 Island and shmear (this gentile is keepin' it real) it on each bite. I went all Man vs. Food and waxed it so fast, I embarrassed the missus...sorry lady, you do it your way and I'll do it mine.
Word to the wise: This place ain't cheap...$60 for 3 sandwiches, one order of fries, 2 diet Cokes, 1 side of 1000 (yes, they charged me) and tip. But believe me, you will find your own personal sandwich Nirvana and you will forevermore scoff at the drek that Subway and Quizno's so insultingly call a "sandwich".
When you're done, you will feel like a new man/woman....so if you're so inclined, you can saunter on over to MacArthur Park and buy yourself a new identity.
YOWZA. I no longer need to go to NY..
Two weeks ago, I stuffed myself silly with Katz Pastrami sandwiches *twice* during our short stay, thinking it may be years until my next fix.
And then I went to Langers today. Omigod, what took me so long?
Thick hand carved pastrami and corned beef that defines the word succulent. It's so tender that I don't even think chewing is required.
But what really sets this sandwich apart from the rest is: THE BREAD. I never even knew I could like rye bread as much as I did these. The bread is warm and soft on the inside but the outside is perfectly crusty... You know, to the point where the roof of your mouth gets a little roughed up with each bite?? Heavenly. I'll never be the same.
The matzo ball was light and fluffier compared to alot of others places, but the broth is warm and comforting. My husband gobbled his up before the sandwich and kept wondering why he was so full. Duh!
My borscht was okay but I found the broth to be a little too tangy for my liking, but adding the sour cream did help to tone it down a little.
Skip the cole slaw, I think the one at KFC is better. Potato salad was similar to Canters but not as good. Pickles were edible (I like half sours and these were WAY sour), but I've had much better :-(
So great, just what I needed: a place to drop $15 for a pastrami/corned beef sandwich. ($11+ for a regular pastrami). It sounds absurd, but that's what makes Langers great!!
TARJETA!!! TARJETA!!!
Luckily found some parking on Alvarado St. right next to Langer's and as I took my first step out of the car was immediately offered a fake social security card, driver's license, and birth certificate by a small tiny old Mexican lady. She was adorable.
Ohhh snap!!! Birth certificates... that's new, but I think I'm good for today... I do have some illegal immigrant cousins... but when worst comes to worst, a pastrami sandwich comes first!!!
We arrived at the delicatessen at 3:30pm because my lady friend refused to get out of bed.... this is somewhat an issue, as the restaurant closes at 4pm. Ordered the #19, a side of potato salad, and a bowl of Matzo Ball soup. We split the portions down the middle like a nasty divorce. And later reconciled over a Mango Mousse at Porto's Bakery.
The pastrami sandwich on rye was incredible and calmed any thoughts of disappointment. The thickly sliced meat was not greasy, but rather succulent and juicy. The equally important rye bread was soft in the middle with a great crust. Swiss cheese and Russian dressing coleslaw components came together like a family reunion. The sandwich exceeded all expectations and is on another plane of existence when compared to any other Jew deli in LA.
Matzo Ball soup was very tasty, but was served to us lukewarm.... we let this one slide as the infamous #19 pastrami sandwich picked up all the slack and made all else seem irrelevant. The potato salad provided a nice starch in between bites but is nothing to write home about.
Aside from this place closing at 4pm and lukewarm soup, this place is worth all the hype and serves the BEST pastrami sandwich in Los Angeles.
Highly Recommended
wtf, try to go to Langer's on the day after Thanksgiving, and it is CLOSED!
For four days!!!
I like this place simply for the fact that it makes me feel like I'm not in LA. Just like any ethnic restaurant that you walk into, where everyone is talking in a different language and you're sticking out like a sore thumb, you KNOW it's going to be good food. And while Langer's is a LA institution for most, for me..the quick hustle and bustle vibe made me feel like I was back on the East Coast..and that was good enough for me.
The pastrami is the way to go, of course. But they also have knishes, marbled pound cake, all kinds of deli salads at the to-go counter. In fact, I'd rather just order their pastrami by the pound and make my own sandwiches at home. Aside from the pastrami, the rest of my sandwich was nothing special. Slightly too toasted rye bread, a simple slaw, Russian dressing on the side..I can easily take care of that myself. And I'd be saving myself some money too, because let's face it..paying $15 for a sandwich is pretty damn ridiculous. No matter how good the meat is.
Not just the best pastrami I've had. Some of the best meat.
Hand sliced.
Tender.
Incredibly meaty.
Subtly spiced.
Bread - soft and crusty.
Destination restaurant.
Pastrami done right.
I've probably passed by this place dozens of times either leaving or getting to Ktown via Alvarado. A stalwart of "old LA" amidst the current Mexican businesses surrounding MacArthur Park. My friend raved of this place, I looked up the address and punched it in the GPS without thought, and when I got there I wondered where the hell it took me... then I looked up and saw the huge sign I missed all those times... "LANGERS Delicatessen Restaurant". This place was straight out of Swingers...
The pastrami and corned beef is legit. It's nothing like The Hat or Johnnie's, Tommy's, etc... Its wet cured beef that comes out soft and falls apart in your mouth in every bite. Its served in every possible combination of cole slaw or sauerkraut, Russian dressing on rye with spicy mustard and ketchup on every table. The most popular is the #19.
To be honest, I had the number #54, double Pastrami and Corned Beef together. I was coaxed into by my friend but it's not how I like my deli sandwich. Even with the cole slaw and Russian dressing given on the side. I know the next time I go, I can get it the way I want.
Park at the corner of Westlake and 7th corner, it should be labeled "Langer's Parking", but if you miss the huge sign, the booth is also says "Thank you Los Angeles" for its continued patronage for over 60 years. There is some other street parking on Westlake and Bonnie Brae thats not metered... but thats up to you and your luck. Stick to the validated lot.
The weekday lunch crowd is large, perhaps just this week when this article published earlier in the week claiming Langers as the BEST DELI IN LOS ANGELES. So get there early.
http://www.latimes.com...
If you want to know what real New York style Jewish deli is, eat a plain pastrami sandwich (on rye) at Langer's. You might never eat at Canter's or Jerry's again.
The sandwiches here are good, the pastrami is juicy and moist. The rye bread is some of the best i have had outside of New York. The coleslaw is definitely what makes the sandwich, get it!
They have a validated parking lot around corner, so no need for street parking. You might not have a car to come back to if you decide to park in the street.
I'd definitely come here more often if it wasn't $20 for a sandwich
This place to me, has the best pastrami that i've ever tried. I have faithfully ordered their corned beef on rye (which is also the best i've tasted) for the last 12 years for St. Patrick's Day!!
It is not in the greatest of neighborhoods but you can call your order in and they will actually bring it out to your car. There is a parking lot across the way that validates but there are some unscrupulous characters on the path there. Once you get inside its very clean and comfortable and the staff are friendly.
A signature sandwich there comes to about $10 but is well worth it as they serve ample portions of meat in each one.
If you enjoy pastrami, corned beef or deli sandwiches, then you must try this deli..
Umm..let me join the rest of the bunch and say...WOW.
Like..I was skeptical based on the fact that after we parked and walked out, we felt like we were in Tijuana and everyone just calls out and asks if you want a fake ID. Umm..no..I'm over 21 thank you and I don't really have the face of "ooo..i want an ID"
Anyway..as we walked inside..it was an entirely new world. This place has been around for ages and lemme just say..it just feels like you are stepping back into time in which the most simplest places with the simplest homemade ingredients ruled over fast food.
I got the number 1 and the friend got the 17 (the most popular). Just by paying for the food, looking at the restaurant set-up, and smelling the old wood just makes you feel that you are a part of something in those black in white movies..
We took it to-go and let me just say..the pastrami makes you feel that every subway, togos or what-not chain sandwich store SUCKS. It was thick, tender, seasoned perfectly and you can just eat it on your own.
The coleslaw makes the sandwich even better and it isn't overly caked with mayo, which makes me love it more! The rye bread gives it the herby feel and altogether..you bite into heaven. It was so nice to see that they vaccum seal the pickles in a package so it doesn't lose its moistness while you carry it out.
This place definitely has some time in its recipes and tho it is a little out of the way in location..let me just say..it is worth it..you'll love it and i'm coming back for more.
YUM! The #19 pastrami was just as delicious as everyone claimed. The pickle wasn't as crunchy as I would've like though, but man I am a fan!
Parking: across the street and a block over but you get free validation and while it isn't the worst neighborhood, I wouldn't wanna walk alone at night.
The service was friendly and the guys behind the deli counter are pretty jolly and boy are they quick!
I am proud to say that I am popping my Yelp cherry with Langers.
The meat was thick and juicy and it went down oh so gently. Like an autumn leaf on a gentle stream. I never felt so tender and vulnerable at the same time. The rush of juices in my mouth was overwhelming, yet comforting. After it was all over, I paid and walked to my car feeling a little dirty. Overall I had a great experience.
This is fun.
people stop falling all over your face for langers. ITS NOT THAT GOOD! and if you say its just another NY jack talking up about how LA doesn't compare. like i said there's good delis in LA (canters, piko kosher deli-best brisket ever) and i'm not in here talking up that NY has better burrito's. i'm coming from 25 years of experience having eaten at over 2 dozen different kosher delis in my lifetime. you want to see the famous steamers i keep rambling about, see the vid at 7:10. that's why you will never have dry deli meats in katz ever.
http://www.youtube.com...
corned beef on club for one sandwich
http://www.youtube.com...
pastrami for one sandwich
http://www.youtube.com...
and i thought katz got expensive when i was there last cause i remember when the pastrami was $5 when i was a kid, now its up to $15. $14 for a #19 with half the meat of katz. langers who and it doesn't cost $3 extra if you like your cut lean....
again if you've never eaten kosher or kosher-style pastrami before i can see why your all amazed by langers but there are better delis in LA and the best delis will always be in NY. also if i came in here and said the best mexican food was in NY west coast people would have a conniption. there's a reason why the best delis are in the east coast. we had the european immigrants land in NY first not LA. like it says "since 1888".
regarding the bread, again you haven't tasted a real rye. there's a reason why ny pizza, bagels and our breads whether its rye, club, kaiser, challah, heck even french breads taste the way it does. its in the water. http://articles.latime...
and for those that's been to katz and say that langers is better. i compare it to being a mets or jets fans or a clipper fan in LA. there's enough yankee and giants fans out there so let me root for the other team to be different, its the same for all these people that say "they've eaten at katz". the questions i have for them, have they eaten at katz enough to really compare it to langers. i can personally say i've eaten at katz over 300 times in my life and 5 times at langers. the vids show a tiny smidge how life changing a pastrami at katz can be.
we went again on the 3rd because i think i'm trying my best to really-really love the place and… Read more »
It was so big and thick I could barely fit it in my mouth. http://static.px.yelp.... Yes, it's a sandwich and yes, that's what she said.
A strange pastrami craving overtook me this fine day...so naturally I head over to MacArthur park on Alvarado?! What the F?! Yeah trust me...help feed my extended family and buy some calling cards and fake id's from my cousins then drop your hard earned $13.45 on a little piece of pastrami perfection.
Don't mess with a good thing and order the #19 of course....thick cut delicious pastrami, tasty swiss cheese, creamy coleslaw and a tangy russian style dressing on rye bread. Comes with a nice kosher pickle too! http://static.px.yelp.... The first bite I took was so obscenely good that I had to slow myself down to keep from devouring it like a deranged, starving animal. I'm no pastrami connoisseur by any means but I preferred this over Canter's or The Hat any damn day of the week.
So, kids, don't be shy and between 8am and 4pm get your pastrami lovin' ass over to MacArthur park...feed the ducks...then feed your face with a mouthful of the tastiest meat it may ever encounter.
Oh, hi, 5-stars?
Yeah, the Minty just gave this LA landmark 5 stars.
Why?
I fell in love with pastrami.
I was never a finicky eater but there were certain things that just never appealed to me as a kid. Beets, cottage cheese...pastrami.
I probably didn't eat pastrami until recently. And though every experience has been good, it never occurred to me pastrami was LIFE ALTERING.
Yeah, that sandwich, the #19, that I split with Yi Z was THAT GOOD. In fact, I kept thinking, why am I splitting this sandwich? I want my own!
I know, I know, it was kind of expensive (over $13) but my love of Jewish delis has prepared me for the shockingly high prices for a sandwich. Hell, my love for Mendocino Farms has prepared me for the price of a great gourmet sandwich. This was well worth the money.
We were chatting about how this venerable institution has even survived in this "tough" neighborhood. It draws in crowds via a Metro stop (only a block away!) and for those who do drive, they have their own free validated parking 1 block away (corner of Westlake and 7th). But I secretly believe it's the #19.
How could pastrami be that amazing? It was fatty but seemingly not fatty. What? How do you describe something fatty that doesn't look fatty at all? You don't, you just eat it.
And that cole slaw! My god, the best cole slaw ever! And I do know a thing or two about cole slaw. I don't even like rye bread but I could eat this sandwich for days. The perfect toasted rye!
My mind has been blown and now I must board a flight to NYC to taste test their biggest rival, Katz.
I'm not going to waste your time with a lengthy review: Langer's is Pastrami Incarnate.
Get the #19. You won't be sorry.
Crispy crinkle fries, tasty deli meats, old school atmosphere and service. Validated parking 1 block over. Been coming here for years and every waking moment I'm away, I'm thinking about when I'm gonna get that juicy, flavorful, oh-so-tasty meat back into my mouth again. Yeah, I said it.
OK, without a doubt, this place has the best pastrami sandwiches. No one has anything on Langer's. I've tried local franchises like the Hat, and famous ones in NYC like Carnegie, but nothing comes close to way they prepare the pastrami here. It's not too salty, it's almost like eating prime rib and it melts in your mouth.
The only negatives (and they are major) is the sketchy area and the price. Spending about $20 for a sandwich and drink is a bit high for lunch especially considering the area it is in.
But overall, the service is great and it has a great classic look. This is a place that all foodies should go to at least once, but overall, its hard to say you would go out of your way to come back.
Don't even look at the menu, go straight for #19: Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, and Cole Slaw.
Pros:
-Delicious, thick cut pastrami with fat, yeah!
-Yummy and light slaw that complements the pastrami well
-Quick service
Cons:
-Not a good value at $13.45
-Shady neighborhood (even kind of scary during the day). Next time, I'll bring 2 bodyguards to protect me & my car while I eat.
I got the pastrami because Jonathan Gold said so. It was really good.
I probably wouldn't make a special trip to go there again, but it was a very good sandwich.
It's silly to go here and not get the pastrami ... Order the #19, don't bother with looking at the menu
SO GOOD
Great service
Very NY-style authentic
Horribly scary neighborhood though... be careful
Love it! I traveled via the Metro from Long Beach to the MacArthur Park area to have Langer's pastrami sandwich and I was not disappointed! Arrived just after noon on a Friday and we only had to wait less than 10 minutes. As soon as we sat down, we knew what we wanted (the #19), and I ordered a side of macaroni salad. Should have ordered some fries too because those crinkle fries looked so good, but I was trying to pace myself for more of my adventure ahead for that day.
1/2 a sandwich was enough to make me a fan and I would definitely return even though the area is a little sketchy - kind of adds to the allure of the place lol
Ok we're cheesy, we go to almost all the places that food network tells us to go but this place was definitely not up to part with all the rest of the recommendations. I got the #19 one of the most popular dishes, the food was pretty good but I wouldn't say it's the best I've ever had and it definitely was not worth the price. I got 2 pastrami sandwiches and cole slaw and it was a whopping $30+ for the meal. Don't get me wrong I am one to pay for a great meal but the meal wasn't that great to pay for. I would say check it out but I wouldn't make it a regular place.
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Wow, this place is apparently not a secret. Went here to eat a while back & didn't have a chance to return until recently. Was volunteering at Esperanza Elementary School around the corner (Reading To Kids), and just had to stop by before taking the Metro back home. There is a parking lot across the street, but it is often packed.
I decided to get take out and asked the counter person for half a pound of pastrami. They also have cheeses, bread, other cuts of meat. Yes, it is expensive, yes, it is in a bad neighborhood, and yes, it was worth it!
My half-pound of pastrami amounted to a whopping $10. It was about a 5 minute wait for them to package it. They wrapped it in plastic & sheets of paper, so I stunk up the whole train on the way home. I bought some rye bread from the Oroweat Outlet store (check my reviews) and whipped together a quick sandwich. I decided not to get the Langer's bread because it was over $5/loaf and I like my rye softer. I toasted the whole thing, slapped on some Dijon mustard, and it was amazing. The meat was tender, savory, full of spices and fat. However, the fat wasn't gross. It was also delicious and I'm ashamed to admit I ate every last bite.
I was able to eke out 4 sandwiches from my half-pound of pastrami, but I made them light on the meat and heavier on the veggies. Try this for a slightly healthier and much less expensive option than eating in. If you eat in, it will probably run you about $15-$18/head, including tips/tax. Everything in moderation, including scrumptious pastrami! :)
Oy Vey! Don't my fellow yelpers know that pastrami should have a good amt of fat thru it to make it taste as outstanding as it does at LANGERS !! This old time Jewish Deli gives you a feeling like you are in New York or Chicago back in the 50's .. (including the old adorable white haired waitress who has worked there for years -and the tall, thin red head who reminds you of Flo from Mel's diner on the old tv show Alice..
Both of them are soo cool- know how to wait on a table blindfolded and can run rings around any young kid today- lets say they work hard for the money!!
The east coast Jews knew how to make a sandwich -no skimping-piled high with juicy, flavorful corned beef, pastrami, etc.. thick crusted REAL rye bread, not like the thin no taste rye bread from the supermarket.
And......LANGERS in LA knows the rules of the best sandwich making too.
So, please, if you haven't eaten in a good Jewish deli -with authentic meats and bread, don't say there is fat on the meat and don't say the bread is too thick.. CAUSE that is how it is supposed to be.!!!
If you want a poor excuse for a Pastrami sandwich- then go to one of those fast food places that have the nerve to have on their billboard Pastrami- right next to Tacos' and hamburgers ! Uggh !!!
And guess what- I'm not even Jewish- but I know a good sandwich when I eat it !!! And BTW -the garlic pickles are great, and the Matzo ball chicken soup ain't bad either!!!
Try it -you'll like it- trust me !!!
you know when someone says "if u love it so much why dont u marry it" well i tried and mr.langers just wouldnt let me....its the best flavor that has ever been introduced to my taste buds...the waitress gave me a mint along with the bill and i threw it away to keep the pastrami taste in my mouth and didnt brush my teeth for a week just hoping i could keep the taste in my salavery glands...mmm the only part of the sandwich i didnt like was when i finished it...i admit i cried a bit =*(
#19 = the best sandwich in life.
I had it on Saturday for lunch, its Monday and I'm still thinking about it.
Thick slices of the softest rye bread, and the most tender pastrami- cured in brown sugar, so it falls apart like a brisket- complimented by the thing slice of swiss cheese, fresh cole slaw, and some pickles on the side.
This is an amazing sandwich experience.
The location is really crappy, but the second you bite into that perfection, you're not worried about your car being broken into for a split second.
My boyfriend loves good pastrami, and we had seen Langers on some cable channel and BAM, we were there the next day!
definitely LOVED the #19, hand carved pastrami, with cole slaw on Rye. We also had the corned beef with sauerkraut.. also very good,
The service is very friendly, like a deli should be.
Free validated parking across the street.
Not fond of the walk, because of weirdo's that hang out
the corners.
If the makers of the film When Harry Met Sally had chosen Langer's to be the location of the infamous deli-gasm scene, Meg Ryan wouldn't have had to act.
She simply would've placed The Sandwich (PASTRAMI and COLE SLAW Russian Style Dressing) into her mouth. With just one bite or two, the chewing would've stopped, as the thin, quivering layers of pastrami will have dissolved on her tongue. Along with the cool chunks of Cole Slaw flavored ever more by the sharp punch of Russian dressing, the mixture would've gushed down her throat, delivering one ecstatic yelp from her lips, two pounds of her fists and three massive hair shakes.
Was that good for you?
Don't leave California without a visit to this institution.
I need a T-shirt that says "I paid $14 for a no. 19 at Langers and all I got was a regular ol' pastrami sandwich."
My galpal and I were starving so we decided to do a quick drive-by. We tried to do curbside pick-up but were unsuccessful. I guess I must be blind b/c I couldn't find where exactly you were supposed to pull up.
Anyway, I was skeptical from the beginning b/c I saw the prices on the online menu. My galpal swore the sandwich was big and that Langers was famous for their no. 19 pastrami sandwich. In fact, prior to phoning in our order, we confirmed what Yelpers had to say about the no. 19.
My heart sank when I saw the sandwich b/c it was about the size of a restaurant burger- like the kind you'd get at Chili's or Ruby Tuesdays. But those burgers are way cheaper (like $6) AND they come with fries. The Langers sandwich came with a pickle sliced in half that was in a vacuum-sealed bag.
I know pastrami sandwiches are supposed to be salty, but I thought that maybe the sweetness of the cole slaw and the slice of Swiss cheese would tame the saltiness of the pastrami. It's a good thing it came with a pickle!
While I have to admit that the quality of the meat was better than your average deli-meat and the rye bread was perfectly toasted, it totally wasn't worth $14. So if you're a dude reading this, I think you'd have to order a side dish plus a drink or else you'd still be hungry. But then your tab will probably cost you $20, and for that amount of dough you could get a complete meal for two at Chili's (can you tell I'm a fan of theirs?)!
My parents insist that Canters has an awesome pastrami sandwich. I guess I'll have to eat there and do a comparison.
I was thinking I would have to intentionally go to a restaurant that sucks soon, since my reviews have become impossibly cheery and the 4 and 5 star recommendations a bit ubiquitous.
Never fear, Langer's Deli managed to disappoint at every turn, with lousy service, high prices, and bad food.
I ate here yesterday with a friend, and ordered the #10, a pastrami on rye w/russian dressing.
This place was supposed to be amazing, but it really wasn't. The pastrami was tough and cooked too long, and had ample fat on the sides.....UGH. The bread was good, I guess, but it's just bread. It should be good.
The dressing was uninspired and applied unevenly. It wouldn't have mattered anyway.....the pastrami was so gross it could have been the best dressing in the world, and it wouldn't have saved this disaster of a meal.
As an added bonus, this place doesn't take AMEX either, so I had to pay cash. Oh well, I won't have to worry about coming here again.
Next time I want decent pastrami, I will try the chain, the Hat, instead.
I'm doing the rounds of delis it seems lately, and last weekend's stop was at Langer's. Now, I've been dying to try Langer's for years now, the last time I actually came by, it was closed, so be aware that they are only open until 4PM and closed on Sundays (both very counter-intuitive for a deli!). I didn't know they had validated lot parking so I found parking on the street, which isn't easy as this incredibly busy area is like a mini version of downtown L.A. (well it's almost right there in downtown anyway). You're only going to get an hour at the meters (and an hour validated at the parking a street up, or so I hear). True you can easily get in and out in under an hour but I don't particularly like that, it detracts from the experience. You can go using the Red Line, maybe I'll try that, still I deduct half a star for the parking situation and the inconvenient hours.
I had the #44 which is basically a pastrami reuben with nippy cheese. It's not a wedge, it's a squared off sandwich using much larger than usual pieces of rye bread; the sandwich all by itself takes up most of a plate (which comes with a couple of pickles). I also had a side of french fries which are large crinkle (like an accordion) cut, and just dandy.
The price didn't seem unusually high (for a deli) but it doesn't come with fries, that's extra, and a little side salad if you want one is almost $5, I'm not deducting for this; the other half star deduction comes from the fact that my sandwich didn't come with very much pastrami. It needed just a little more to make the balance just right. The pastrami realy is killer at Langers, and maybe if I try a different sort of sandwich (without saurkraut, which could have overwhelmed things) the pastrami ratio would work out better. Maybe I'll try splitting a Pastrami Plate with a friend, hopefully they like chopped liver cause I don't. They have a lot of other interesting things on the menu and I look forward to trying them.
Food: This review is based solely on the pastrami sandwich. I'm a born and raised New Yorker but I have to go with Langer's pastrami over Katz's. Langer's pastrami is much more consistent as I find Katz's hit or miss. The nuts-and-bolts of a pastrami sandwich have got to be the same here or anywhere else, but why Langer's crosses the threshold into pastrami heaven, is that they added the coleslaw into the sandwich. Simple move, genius idea. Fries were typical.
Drink: Water, yes I find pastrami a bit salty everywhere.
Service/Ambiance/Crowd: Stereotypical deli/diner type. Nothing to piss you off, nothing to wow you.
Five stars for the pastrami sandwich alone. As someone who lived for a decade in NYC,I can say with assurance this is the best one I've ever tried. Not just the meat itself, but the rye is fresh and tasty, and the way they make the sandwich (thick, but no where it's piled so high you can't eat it) make it a must eat.
If you go on a Wednesday, be sure to try their daily soup: mushroom barley with jiblets. A tasty, hearty, comforting treat on a rare rainy LA day such as this one.
THE BEST PASTRAMI IN THE WORLD!!!
man if you guys thought that piece of trash across from noodle world is good, you got to try this place, sure there alot of mexicans trying to sell you fake I.D.s and Driver License.
but once you step in there is non of that L.A. bullcrap up in there.
I tried the Pastrami Dip, its was Orgasmic. at 14 bucks a combo i wanted to order another plate, but my wallet was telling me no. the pastrami meat is cut into huge chunks, and the owju what ever you call it is so savory.
its SO DAMN GOOD
When Nora Ephron (who, before she became a shitty director was a pretty good foodie-centric NYC writer) writes that Langer's is the best pastrami sandwich in the country in the friggin' New Yorker, well, come on, it's GOOD.
The pastrami is thick cut, which really takes this sandwich out of the realm of regular pastrami. My husband gripes that he prefers Canter's or Brent's because it's old school thin sliced, but it's apples and oranges if you ask me. Both good in their own way. The best part of a Langer's sandwich, though, is the bread -- not the tough, brittle stuff you usually get with deli sandwiches.
The only mistake I've ever made here is getting the cole slaw ON my sandwich. Yes, I know that's the most popular combination, but that doesn't mean I have to like it, people. Personally, I think it's a horrible thing to do to a good sandwich. The slaw is too sicky-sweet, it overpowers the meat and it turns it the sandwich into a goppy mess. Why the hell would you slop on some sugary crap when you've got excellent quality meat and delicious, fresh bread? That's shit they pull in restaurants when they're serving food that's about to turn. Ugh.
But ordering cole slaw was just my giving into peer pressure -- now I know to go for pastrami straight-up. If you prefer savory to sweet, just a heads-up.
Yes, the area is a sucking hole, but there's always a guard at the parking lot and no one's going to scalp you in broad daylight. Go, go, go. And unless you have a sweet tooth, skip the slaw or get it on the side.
Langer's is a place that puts up quite a few hurdles: located across from sketchy MacArthur Park, only open for lunch, sidewalks smell like urine, but if you can overlook those things, the pastrami more than makes up the difference!
#1, not #19 is the one to get. ($12.70) Double baked rye bread - perfectly crisp crust giving way to soft chewy dough, perfect pastrami, topped with coleslaw and top it with as much Guldens mustard that you want.
Also great are the potato pancakes ($10) & chopped liver plate, but don't even bother with the corned beef.
MMMMM, thank you Langer's.
oh-em-gee!!! No one comes close to Langer's pastrami sandwich! It isn't one of those steamed pastrami, but one of them grilled ones. Still, this is the best I've had.
I miss Langer's so much I had a dream about it. I can't wait until I go home for Thanksgiving week. Langer's is definitely on my list of places to go while I'm home.
DROOL~
Wow. the best pastrami sandwich I've tasted.
Classic deli, not classic deli prices. BUT yes the pastrami is good and even better the rye bread is fantastic. In fact, I think the bread is what really makes the sandwich. They have one that has tomato and cream cheese on it, and it's spectacular, but you pretty much need angioplasty right after lunch. Ask for "new pickles." Yum!
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