RtS: Langer's Delicatessan

Snowflake · 07-29-2010, 10:21 AM

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Langer's Delicatessan
704 South Alvarado
Los Angeles, CA
07-19-2010
http://www.langersdeli.com/

The Lowdown
A drive by visit to LA brings me to pastrami nirvana

Food
Decor
Service

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The Gig
Lunch

The Grub
#10 pastrami on rye with swiss and russian dressing. Order of cole slaw on the side and ordered extra pickle spears.

Companion 1 had a #19
Companion 2 had a #8

The Scene
It's a venerable spot with free parking across the street. The neighborhood is not the best, but since they close at 4, you won't be there after dark. Did not bother me at all.

They do not lie when they say they have the best pastrami. My sandwich was huge (made for 2 meals) and was the most delicious pastrami I've ever had. Better than any I got at Katz's in NY (seriously) and 100% better than Canter's.

I'm still thinking about this sandwich.....do not resist, just go.

Their full amazing menu can be seen here.

Hungry for good deli, go here. The famed #19 did look absolutely delicious. Mine was nirvana on a plate.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-29-2010, 10:23 AM

Add some sauerkraut to that #10 and you have yourself a deal.

mousepod · 07-29-2010, 10:23 AM

I've taken both of my parents here for the pastrami. They're both NY Deli aficionados. So good.

innerSpaceman · 07-29-2010, 11:05 AM

Ok, I'm a jew. Don't report me, but I don't like pastrami.

How's the corned beef? That's the mark of a deli for me, and anyplace with delicious (lean) corned beef will rate at least one visit from me.

blueerica · 07-29-2010, 12:30 PM

OMG I totally keep forgetting about this section.

I need to start rating places that I go... Ooh!

Snowflake · 07-29-2010, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Ok, I'm a jew. Don't report me, but I don't like pastrami.

How's the corned beef? That's the mark of a deli for me, and anyplace with delicious (lean) corned beef will rate at least one visit from me.

I won't hold that against you iSm, just means more pastrami for me!

Yelp reviews here

I suggest you go and try it out!

Strangler Lewis · 07-29-2010, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Ok, I'm a jew. Don't report me, but I don't like pastrami.

How's the corned beef? That's the mark of a deli for me, and anyplace with delicious (lean) corned beef will rate at least one visit from me.

My mother was not born Jewish. Somehow, I got it into my head as a child that she had converted. When I mentioned this as an adult, she was shocked and assumed it was just some lie my father had told me to shut me up when I asked questions after starting Hebrew School. How could I ever have thought she was Jewish?

I don't know, Mom. Maybe it's the way you b*tch at the waitresses about the leanness of the corned beef.

07-29-2010, 10:21 AM	#1
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	RtS: Langer's Delicatessan Rank the Swank - Restaurants and Bars Overall Swank Rank Langer's Delicatessan 704 South Alvarado Los Angeles, CA 07-19-2010 http://www.langersdeli.com/ The Lowdown A drive by visit to LA brings me to pastrami nirvana Food Decor Service __________________________________________________ The Gig Lunch The Grub #10 pastrami on rye with swiss and russian dressing. Order of cole slaw on the side and ordered extra pickle spears. Companion 1 had a #19 Companion 2 had a #8 The Scene It's a venerable spot with free parking across the street. The neighborhood is not the best, but since they close at 4, you won't be there after dark. Did not bother me at all. They do not lie when they say they have the best pastrami. My sandwich was huge (made for 2 meals) and was the most delicious pastrami I've ever had. Better than any I got at Katz's in NY (seriously) and 100% better than Canter's. I'm still thinking about this sandwich.....do not resist, just go. Their full amazing menu can be seen here. Hungry for good deli, go here. The famed #19 did look absolutely delicious. Mine was nirvana on a plate. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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07-29-2010, 10:23 AM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Add some sauerkraut to that #10 and you have yourself a deal. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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07-29-2010, 10:23 AM	#3
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	I've taken both of my parents here for the pastrami. They're both NY Deli aficionados. So good. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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07-29-2010, 11:05 AM	#4
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Ok, I'm a jew. Don't report me, but I don't like pastrami. How's the corned beef? That's the mark of a deli for me, and anyplace with delicious (lean) corned beef will rate at least one visit from me.
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07-29-2010, 12:30 PM	#5
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	OMG I totally keep forgetting about this section. I need to start rating places that I go... Ooh!
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