I Tried the Most Famous Pastrami in Los Angeles!

[@shadowm3ld]

I can’t believe Steve hasn’t ever tried #19. This is one of the best things you MUST try when you visit, let alone live here! I thought it was expensive in 2008 when it was $17, but the pandemic drove up all the pricing… but even at its current cost, it’s worth it. Best pastrami on the planet is absolutely true. And Norm is super nice!

[@shadowm3ld]

@@vigahall7529yeah you gotta park at the lot. I’ve always parked there and it’s totally safe. And since Langers closes at 4 pm, there’s no reason to go there at night.

[@gr8pimpin949]

The prices definitely have soared over the last couple years. Three years ago it was $18. But if you want a plain pastrami you don't need to get a pastrami dip, just get a pastrami on rye. It was made like this 100 years ago in New York City before they started throwing it on French rolls in Los Angeles. Which is also good, don't get me wrong. But you're eating what came first at a Jewish deli like Langer's. Brent's in the Valley, Northridge great place as well though there I would get the black pastrami Reuben.

[@curtismatsune3147]

I used to eat there on occasion back in the 80s. But it's now $27?!? With tax that's just shy of $30!! For one sandwich? Hard no. You can get TWO bigger, really good pastrami sandwiches AND a huge order of fries from The Hat for around $30.

[@jjman533]

and they want tips on top of that........

[@madkeyz661]

seriously. THE BEST sandwich in America. period. theres no debate. . . seriously it smashes EVERYTHING . the #19 is the bomb!!! so worth it.

[@whosoever9198]

The problem with this place, through no fault of their own, is the location. It is a Mecca for drug addicts and homeless. MacArthur park is right across the street. You don’t want to go there alone. One thing I do remember about that strip mall is back in the 70’s and early 80’s there was a Pioneer Chicken. I’d rather drive to Palm Springs to Sherman’s Deli. Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra and others of that era frequented Sherman’s. Love that place.

[@ThePerspectionist]

Love Pastrami, never tried Langers. I like Brent’s Deli in Northridge and the pastrami at Dino’s Chicken is really good as well.

[@cesarjkd8379]

!!!!DINOS!!!!

[@fanman71]

My favorite is the combo, Pastrami & Corned Beef on rye.

[@JamesAcosta1350]

Steve, your channel rocks!!!! Highly quality videos. Reminds me of a show on the Food network…

[@SuperDuckyNarwhal]

Thick-cut pastrami like Langer's is the way to go... If you want, really want, thin-cut go to Johnnie's in Culver City. Everywhere else does the thin-cut and then over-salts it or throwing it on the grill - making it taste like store-bought Boar's Head meat. This includes The Hat, Arry's, and all other diner pastrami.

[@brianmoody2549]

The sandwich look delicious everything have’s a home made style and a homemade fill ,with a lot of ingredients and history to make a business work.

[@gdeo]

Hands down THE best pastrami sandwich. Pricey?…yes,but worth it as a treat yourself meal. Pastrami Chili Cheese Fries are great too.

[@philwu3189]

Tried it this summer when I was in LA. #19 is worth trying and I would probably would get it again even at the $29 price point I paid. I would only eat it to go because the area it is located in is filled with unhoused, mentally-ill and drug addicts. Did not feel safe at all.

[@pinoypapapizza]

When you said across Mc Arthur Park i knew that was a deal breaker for me. That place is just a NO-NO from all the people i know. Not gonna risk my life for a sandwich.....😂

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

i do not blame you one bit! it’s the walking dead over there!!

[@jjman533]

Imagine driving there and risking being the victim of a hit and run. Then you have to walk to the place and dodge all the drunks, homeless, and sidewalk street vendors. Then you pay close to $30 for a pastrami sandwich.

[@charlescharles9625]

They should find a better location,

[@byunglee6038]

$25 thats way too much. I like the Pastrami from the Hat.

[@SP-vt2fl]

OMG, 😂😂😂

[@rosemontoya3656]

Please try it once if you love pastrami! I also love The Hat and their fries…..But, this is totally something else!

[@NotNormo]

Yeah it's a high price but it's the best version of that style of pastrami. So it's a once-in-a-while treat, rather than a frequent meal. Like occasionally going to a high end sushi place instead of the usual good-value sushi place. The Hat's a totally different style of pastrami and I like it, but Johnny's Pastrami is a better version of that style. Give it a try.

[@STODAKINE]

The Hat does not even compare to Langers. Quality rules and The Hat is only good for heartburn. Sorry but TRUE.

[@blessembreaks]

im with u, love the hat. This place is great tho so i treat myself to it once a year

[@1988remixx]

Living in OC I actually got a chance to order through their delivery service & did the same for Katz Deli in New York both during the tail end of COVID. Not sure if it was just a coincidence but I got sick after eating Katz. Maybe it wasn’t handled properly who knows. But when eating them I believe they were evenly comparable. But I think Langers just eeked out the win for me!!

[@AGUILAR3]

I’ve Passed by this place maybe 20 times and I’ve never seen a line. Now I know why. $25 pastrami’s.

[@rosemontoya3656]

@@AGUILAR3 They now do mostly curbside pickup and delivery because it’s hard to find parking! But in he past it was always packed

[@STODAKINE]

@@AGUILAR3 You should splurge and buy one for yourself. It beats everything else you’ve been buying. Qualidad Paisa! Read two comments above yours

[@Justin-j6u]

I remember back in the days I was only 16 years old working for Armen who nicknamed me the delivery dude at his Togo's eatery in the Valley,and everyone including myself loved the hot pastrami #9 with pepperchinis! 😊.

[@STODAKINE]

@@Justin-j6u Yes 👍 this is the only other style of pastrami that I like. I miss the Togo’s that was close to me. I don’t know why they didn’t last. Too bad ☹️

[@RockstarEater]

😮

[@NotNormo]

FYI, pastrami is similar to corned beef because it's almost the same thing. It's corned beef that's been smoked.

[@johnkovalicky3389]

Gee thanks for that lesson... we weren't born yesterday.... 😮

[@NotNormo]

​@@johnkovalicky3389 LOL I was talking to Rockstar Eater who in the video acted surprised that it was so similar. He didn't know it's almost the same thing. You (and most other people) can feel free to ignore my comment though. If you already knew this information then the comment wasn't directed at you.

[@TheJleliot]

Langer's is the best. The minutes you walk in the door you arrive in heaven. I have gone for 50 yrs to Canters but this place is so much better

[@RockstarEater]

Good to know

[@STODAKINE]

@@TheJleliot I totally agree with you 👍🤙

[@dianalong2024]

Thanks Steve! So good...my husband lloves this! We're glad you featured it! Yea it's cost more but if you know what it takes to get this quality of product, you'd understand. Thanks ❤

[@gailannesquires3979]

Wow yum yum looks soooo delicious ❤❤

[@j.9306]

I been to LANGERS and in the late 1976 when i live in NY KATZ restaurant in New York, I like them both... both are very good..

[@RockstarEater]

Both good spots

[@STODAKINE]

@@j.9306 Whenever I see those hunks of meat being sliced at Katz’s, they always seem to be bigger than Langer’s. They are priced almost the same. They do look better. On my NY bucket list for sure.

[@YD-0223]

Don’t be around that area at night 😂

[@STODAKINE]

@@YD-0223 LOLZ

[@jeffp9675]

Looks good but theres more cole slaw than pastrami

[@valleyfoodie2434]

Their pastrami is SO good!

[@AussieAngeS]

I’ve never had pastrami before. The sandwich looks fabulous 😮

[@STODAKINE]

@@AussieAngeS GO and you will experience the best version you can get on the left coast. GO!!!

[@GilbertGarcia-t6j]

Couldn't have done a better video!Pastrami is my favorite.Need to hit up Katz Deli in New York.

[@RockstarEater]

Sounds good

[@chili1593]

Langers is better. Heard it from a New Yorker. And if you go on a Pastrami Safari in NYC, hit up Pastrami Queen. You’re welcome. 😊

[@pekanpi434]

Best sandwich in LA. Period.

[@ShoeDog-12345]

Great video, I love Langers

[@Far9mm]

my fav place. also the pastrami fries are fire!!

[@RockstarEater]

Best pastrami fries

[@Fatmouse25]

I like Johnnie's west adams

[@josemedeiros007]

Great job making the video and Pastrami sandwich review. Langer's seems over priced for the number 19, it doesn't look like the put that much meat on their sandwich's to warrant a $27 dollar price. Which deli have you tried that gives you the most amount of pastrami on their sandwich's?

[@marydanessa]

Yummy 😊

[@dvddpr]

I've had #19 at Langers, I wasn't blown away.

[@12012channel]

To be honest, I am hardly blown away at any place. People hype them so much that I end up disappointed.

[@krew4022]

My office was so close while back.. but only went couple times though..

[@RockstarEater]

Did you like it?

[@krew4022]

@RockstarEater of course! Just a bit expensive for a sandwich though..

[@fergusmccool]

You can be health conscious and eat pastrami fries once in a while. Don't say there's nothing healthy about it at all. Meat and potatoes actually have nutrients even if they are fattening.

[@lisaito8577]

Their rye bread is excellent too!

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

there is absolutely no way i’d pay that price for that small sandwich in THAT area!! 😵‍💫😑

[@escf]

Those prices are crazy

[@snipergene]

Been going here for over 40 years! Langer's is a Los Angeles institution.

[@karmagoesrightroundthewick7709]

Katz deli in the lower east side of ny is the best and you should try it.

[@yokosomike]

Miss “The Hat”… I wish they delivered to Tokyo.

[@couloir1]

You get don't get alot of meat for the price. At Katz it's stacked for similar price.

[@SP-vt2fl]

Been there many times!! Awesome place

[@RockstarEater]

The best!

[@quietmoments-z5f]

Nate n’Al’s in Beverly Hills is way better than Langer’s. Quality pastrami and authentic Jewish food. $10 ish cheaper on a pastrami sandwich and free 2 hour parking by the city. Can substitute to GF breads too if you have any celeriac friends or family members.

[@STODAKINE]

@@quietmoments-z5f I go to BH quite often but after seeing the reviews on yelp I think I will have to pass on Nate’s.

[@jhonadelic]

Hot steamy pastrami sandwich with a dill pickles and mustard sounds good rn 😋🥴

[@RockstarEater]

Indeed

[@vgee3926]

Heard u cant substitute the rye bread though..and i dont like rye bread AT ALL..or else id try the place

[@Wookienpals]

bruh.... its MacArthur Park

[@dorisbell7944]

Oh heck NO on those prices. I would not pay $23.50 for a small chef's salad not to mention the prices on all the menu. That's crazy!

[@leskobrandon4666]

$50 dollar Pastrami with parking??? Ya, don't think so. I can go without it!

[@Jewelsm3]

Best Pastrami sandwich in all of California!

[@CactusThorn]

There's mustard on the table!!

[@vstan9023]

How hard Steve tried not to include the drug addicts that roam around and the street vendors. 🥂

[@dvddpr]

You know who had the best pastrami? Capitol Burgers on Pico and Victoria Ave. In my opinion, better than Langer's. Sadly they closed up shop.

[@elsleepy63]

You should’ve did a Langer’s & Canter’s deli episode. The story is when Langer’s close, they go to Canter’s in the evening to work. They use a number at Langer’s, and a name at Canter’s. Now you have to try the Brooklyn Ave. at Canter’s.

[@jasonwong4448]

(#19) $27 for that amount of pastrami.

[@fergusmccool]

Knish is not Kahneesh.

[@kobartlett]

At least he didn’t call it Nish. Kuh- nish, he was close.

[@HueroRich]

If a pastrami came and was just as good as NYC Katz deli ~ I wouldn’t care about the price ! Katz piles on the pastrami 😃 !

[@darrylnelson05]

Dude, Pastrami and Corned Beef are both brisket cuts. So yes they are the same meats.

[@ismtm]

A $38 sandwich after tax and tip is crazy and if you add a drink and fries you are over $50 for one person. For a dated looking restaurant, the only repeat business this place gets is from multi-millionaires and the rats out back.

[@rosemontoya3656]

71 year old Native Angeleno foodie! It’s definitely the best deli in L A.! My preference is the the corned beef reuben…And their homemade pies! I have to add that I didn’t like your review because you didn’t have a recollection of deli pastrami to compare the sandwiches

[@markdesign1354]

Plus tip, tax and parking is like $50 for a sandwich

[@STODAKINE]

My go to Pastrami sandwich in LA. Better than all the other places in town. Free parking and an LA institution. Jewish Deli style is unbeatable. Do not sleep on this place if you are a pastrami fan.

[@christophervaldez2986]

#44 > #19

[@RockstarEater]

Good to know

[@diuneimaaaaaa]

The pricing is diabolical and obvious they don't care about ripping customers off. Stop supporting places that price gouge !

[@Goldnuggetrudolph]

It's a sandwich shop! How do they justify $25 sandwiches? When did price gouging become the new norm. Everyone seems to be okay with that. Considering that is located in a poor working class neighnorhood across the street from McArthur Park. Insane. $21 beef patty!? Hard Pass.

[@anta-zj3bw]

Overrated, imo..everyone that goes there because of the hype feels they have to rave about it like "everyone" in LA That's false. There are other places in LA that serve up a damn good pastrami. I was born and raised in LA. My family had been in LA since the 40s Ps That sandwich is almost 30 dollars . For a sandwich that's insane.

[@EyesaSean]

So it was their surroundings going slum, and the owner is threatening to shutter. The owner should open a new location somewhere else with plenty of free parking before shuttering this orignal location.

[@JoJo-gr1rp]

Langers is better than Katz

[@johnkovalicky3389]

A little bit stingy on the meat for the price. Good thought. Well its La what more can I say . Originally from Jersey so .....people hear have nothing to compare it to so they think it's the bomb... 😮

[@markdesign1354]

Too rich for my blood

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

This has to be the most unappetizing description of a pastrami sandwich I've ever heard.

[@kidmanila2160]

There use 2 be a Jewish deli sandwich restaurant 7th and grand ave los angeles they close down the corn beef and pastrami sandwich was so good langers is on my bucket list if that Jewish sandwich deli that close Langers must be top tier

[@fubar611]

Way overrated for the price... not to mention that more than half of the sandwich is coleslaw 🤦‍♂️$25 is stupid

[@mreppen1]

Overrated and expensive.

[@_BASIC_INSTINCT]

oki dogs better

[@toddspiegel7704]

You west coast people haven’t a CLUE !! Jersey n NY is the epicenter of jewish delis .. We get about 2 lbs of meat per sandwich, which is why its 27$ here .. Your paying for meat not nostalgia..

[@pmorales3523]

1st❤

[@RockstarEater]

Congrats

[@pmorales3523]

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[@j.9306]

WOW i use to go there in the Early 1980's last time was 1986 , in the 1980 it cost under 10.00 in 1986 was around 13.00 but whole cow $25 to $30 dollars for a sandwich. this is what happen when restaurant workers are asking $20.00 an hour. California is just to damn expensive...

[@EyesaSean]

It's $20/hr if the restaurant has 500 locations or more. Don't assume every restaurant pays $20/hr.

[@pinoypapapizza]

You are aware you're talking 40+ years ago, right? OMG

[@scarynorman5397]

Nope. It’s either from The Hat or Golden Ox. Most Deli pastrami sucks .

[@deesmith1612]

More I watch you the more I don't like you!😢

[@HueroRich]

1) Not enough Pastrami 2) Not French dipped 3) Too much cabbage ( almost 1/2 the sandwich ). 4 )Too much money for a sandwich 5) The “ regular “ pastrami ~ doesn’t look regular 6) That area is a dud