3 MUST-TRY Pastrami Spots in Los Angeles!

[@RockstarEater]

Though there are many great pastrami restaurants around, this tour only covers pastrami spots that are within the city of LA, as stated in the video description, and not LA County as a whole. Sorry to disappoint with what was left out.

[@trumpsacommi22]

Some great OC spots would be Katella Deli and the Hat

[@mariestandish4746]

@@trumpsacommi22 Amen to The Hat!!

[@bittabrutha31]

We used to keep the car running at the Crenshaw and Adams Johnny’s!!! “Where you from blood?”😂😂

[@RobotronOG]

Daaaaaamn that Oinksters used to be called Jims Burgers about 40ish years ago. Seeing that BLDG brought back a flood of memories.

[@moonlightinlv]

You need to try The Hat for Pastrami.

[@marklopez8378]

Yup I grew up(61) in the LA area and I go no where were else Xtra mustard pickles and yellow chilis👌

[@Young-wd7yz]

Johnnie’s The Best I Ever Had No Cap Cuh

[@thorazine8402]

So how you so sure Johnie’s is better cuz?

[@CHEVYCAMARO4GEN]

Da faq you kids saying

[@william2william]

Belgian Fries are cooked in beef tallow, that's why they taste so good. Every fast-food joint cooked their fries in beef tallow (pre 1990s) before they were pressured into using seed oil by health activist who didn't know better.

[@Jar-z3n]

Cali Style Pastrami dip The Hat, Stevie’s in Gardena, A-1 in San Pedro. NY style, New York Deli in Torrance get the Ruben, Langers in LA

[@mrjd86]

Stevie's in Gardena thumbs up!!!

[@patriciaaturner289]

My friend and I stayed in downtown LA on 4th off Spring. We were in walking distance from one of the really great landmarks in downtown. Philippe’s the Original is across the street from Union Station. They have the original French Dip, and it’s available in several meats. I’m a sucker for their lamb dip.

[@amyallen9889]

I’ve found this place to be overrated. Lot of tourists go there, though.

[@timper4326]

I think the original was on 8th or 9th Street, and the french dip was the best. But that was in the mid-60s.

[@VannahCakesYo]

@@timper4326 cole's? on 6th & main

[@timper4326]

@VannahCakesYo It must have been. Did they sell French dip sandwiches also?

[@VannahCakesYo]

@@timper4326 yes there has been arguments between cole's and philippe's for a long time over who created the first french dip.

[@robz.3225]

Johnny in Culver City rocks

[@tinadesmond6281]

Jefferson Park is the OG spot I grew up on it

[@BossaQueenie]

The oinkster is everything! The pastrami with gruyere is delish. The belgian fries with the garlic aioli is the best!

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[@malibuconv1968]

I've lived in Eagle Rock for 12 years now and I've been to Oinkster once. That's all that needs to be said about that place.

[@CHEVYCAMARO4GEN]

Sounds delicious

[@triiipleb]

I like Brent's Deli as well. Worth a try.

[@straybox]

When in LA you got to try Eastside Italian Deli Downtown L.A. Since 1929 Great Roast Beef & Pastrami sandwiches!

[@danpan001]

they close early not sure if they open on the weekends

[@GGSR3ktar]

@@danpan001 close on Sundays and i think open until 4/5pm daily not sure what time they open

[@danpan001]

@@GGSR3ktar they also sell uncooked sausage by box.

[@TreehouseCustomsMetalSigns]

Eastside is a MUST try!!! Excellent Sammich!!!

[@danpan001]

@@TreehouseCustomsMetalSigns it gets very busy at lunch time.

[@ricktatum]

Wow Steve, the Johnny's pastrami that you visit on Crenshaw and Adams. is right down the street from where I live.

[@finchman1]

My dad’s favorite. Even though he moved from Los Angeles 33 years ago, he still craves a pastrami sandwich from Johnny’s.

[@reneejohnson9256]

​​@@finchman1it's not the same! Like the old days! That was our go to spot! I haven't tried this place since they opened bck up! I will try them... one day.

[@trumpsacommi22]

I worked across the street from Johnny's in 1960s, Crenshaw & adams (near Leo's barbecue)!. I got hooked on LA/OC pastrami's ever since. After 100s of pastrami sandwiches I've never regretted eating one in SoCal. My favorite place goes to the HAT. Sadly I moved to LV a couple years ago and still haven't found one decent pastrami :(

[@dmotta2811]

I’ve only been to Johnnys on Sepulveda in Culver City. It was so good. I like the bread.

[@gartwilliams3347]

When I worked in WLA in the 80’s, that was the place to go! In fact, my father went there in the 50’s!

[@demetrius5191]

I agree, I went to Johnnie’s in Culver City and it was amazing, way better than the Hat!

[@veronicaarzola6739]

The Hat is the bomb and not as pricey.

[@PaulCIp]

Crazy to not include the Hat

[@mariestandish4746]

Exactly 💯 ❤❤❤

[@bobadamson4732]

The Hat is the best!

[@mstoy4xt121]

Yes!!!!

[@KA-ui3sm]

Smart move not going to the Hat. If you try authentic deli pastrami, you’ll realize quickly how average or even below average The Hat is.

[@sjnix7044]

@@livnaway LA CITY not the whole county.

[@jbs256]

I’ve been many times to Johnny’s Pastrami on Sepulveda in West LA. I don’t think they have that Marble Rye sandwich, but it’s been too long. I need to go to Langer’s! One thing you neglected to mention. The subway station is literally right across the street. Red and Purple (I forget the new letter designation) lines. Oinkster is new to me. All looked amazing. To continue your journey, you must go to Brent’s in Northridge which is Los Angeles. The Black Pastrami Reuben is to die for. Well, a heart attack is guaranteed. LOL. The Hat, Canter’s Deli on Fairfax many famous deli’s in LA have closed, sadly.

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

johnie’s in jefferson park is under new ownership. all of the sides are different than what it was famous for for many years. to their credit, the new owners kept the old smoky pastrami flavor but raised the price of everything quite a bit. the place looks a lot better too, but it’s sad that the original owners weren’t able to hold on to that iconic establishment

[@dtna]

The new owner has changed the look and taste of Johnny's Pastrami. More Gen X these days. The place was boarded up several years ago. At night, guys would be selling things there out of the trunk of their cars at Johnny's Pastrami back in the '70s! 😂

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

@ yeah they were selling out the trunk of the car in broad daylight in 2015,16, …

[@Blueskies-h3e]

I’ll never spend $27 years n a pastrami. No wonder Lancers is considering going out of business. Yeah Johnny’s is the best 👍👍

[@brianbaron1981]

Brent’s Deli in Northridge is legit for pastrami sandwiches too! Also try The Hat. Another great review, Steve!! 🙌😊😋

[@minusthemanny]

Love Brents. For $25 you get a similar sandwich with fries or side included and way more meat.

[@DrSarcasmo]

Brent's in Northridge is amazing. I've been going there for 30 years. Incredible pastrami and the best corned beef I ever had. Their rye bread is my favorite too. Really nice servers there also.

[@mercyvidales4281]

You should also try "Canters they been here for many and so delicious as well.

[@jiujitsujedi]

Dino's in Lincoln Heights basic pastrami. But the seaoning on the meat, damn!

[@gerrylopez6674]

TWENTY EIGHT bucks for a SANDWICH??!! Does it come with a happy ending??!! It should!!

[@betuel75]

Langer's is an institution, #19. I forgot all about Jonnie's Pastrami. I used to stop in at least once a week over 30 years ago when i was in my teens and was a delivery driver, i'd stop in for a pastrami dip. So good!

[@BrandensOutdoorChannel]

Very expensive

[@mikeg7ga922]

Is not the same anymore, new owners without the flavor

[@missknina]

My family used to own that property for decades. Back then, people used to lined up a few blocks. Everybody's favorite place, and no damage during LA riot even nearby Pep-Boys were burnt down. There was no side menu. Just pastrami and pickles and peppers. Not greasy at all, they used to give chunks of meat, i had to put some on side. It was awesome.

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

i miss the old johnie’s!

[@jmason2070]

Why did they get rid of it?

[@latanyatankersley466]

The owners sold the place. It's not the same I heard. Jonnie's like back in the day.

[@krazziejrboi]

Langers is fire

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[@dshapiro21]

Great video. I believe Langer’s has the best pastrami in the country. I am a self proclaimed Jewish deli aficionado.

[@andydurazo5337]

Langers is one of my favourite delis but, you have to try Brent’s!

[@rivrivrivera2916]

Rock star !!! You is !!! Love your channel .

[@gerrylopez6674]

Those pastrami fries does look pretty righteous. What makes this deli's pastrami so great it instead of thin sliced, it's hand carved which changes the flavor factor immensely.

[@kevinwilt5496]

There used to be a place in Silverlake called Good near sunset junction. They had a amazing pastrami sandwich. It was French dip style but the pastrami was grilled.

[@howardmcnasty551]

Johnny's is bomb! Ask for grandma Sue! She is awesome and looks great for her age too!

[@holeymoley45]

Johnnie’s Pastrami in Culver City on Washington/Sepulveda as good as The Hat😋😋😋

[@outdoorliving4724]

I forgot to write just how much im wanting the Hat now, so i'm heading out to Alhambra from Rosemead for an order of The Hats chili cheese fries & pastrami @8:30pm on Friday 08/16/24.

[@trumpsacommi22]

I moved to LV 2 years ago and haven't had a decent pastrami since. The Hat was supposed to open a new spot here pre covid but never came :(

[@kevinlim1877]

Why go to Alhambra when there is one off Rosemead and Broadway in Temple City.

[@HarleyRider503]

Love your vids. You are the man of restaurant reviews for sure. Let me know next time you are in the High Desert. I would like to shake your hand.

[@ronyano]

Use to go to Johnny's in the 60's, best French dip Pastrami. The waitresses were something special, they could remember your order no matter how many people they were serving. I don't know how they did it.

[@RockstarEater]

Wow

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

i think you’re talking about the one in culver city. the jefferson park one was always take out/ order at the window

[@ronyano]

@@sarahbaartmansrevenge Sorry, Johnny's on Adams and Montclaire (near Crenshaw) was the best pastrami, especially if you got the double dip. I've been to the Culver City location near Titos Tacos, it's good, but not as good as the one on Adams.

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

@@ronyano i never knew that the one on adams had tables to sit there and eat…?

[@ronyano]

@@sarahbaartmansrevenge That is new. Originally, it was only a take-out place with just a parking lot. It closed for a while in the 90's or early 2000 and when it reopened it looks like they added tables according to the video (to be honest, I have not been since it reopened).

[@DovidM]

When I make pastrami French dip sandwiches, I add Giardiniera, the Italian pickled assorted vegetables. I do this because the Chicago Italian beef sandwich is also a French dip, and a Chicago-style French dip sandwich without the Giardiniera has a key component missing.

[@ChefNicko]

You should definitely try Canters Deli they have great pastrami sandwiches and are located of wilshire and Fairfax

[@outdoorliving4724]

After growing up in the San Gabriel Valley since 1970, I am biased for The World Famous Pastrami by The Original Hat on the corner of Garfield & Valley in Alhambra AND both Tops Burgers in Pasadena are also have amazing pastrami. Weather it's Tops on Walnut & Hill St or Tops on East Colorado, there both equally good. BTW; not all Hat restaurants are created equal. The Hat in the city of Glendora and city of Rosemead are subpar compared to the Original Hat in Alhambra which never lets down, the pastrami meat is always soft and thin cut but packed on, the Au-Jus from the pastrami meat is damn amazing and why I always get my bun double dipped.

[@HankGay]

I agreed, should Have mentioned The hat, always Good!

[@valleyfoodie2434]

Langer is great!

[@MrDowntownLA]

Missed a comment about the bread at Langer’s. TK

[@williamaklu4544]

Arts Deli in Studio City on Ventura Blvd. And there's also New York Deli has great pastrami too! It's located in Torrance on Sepulveda Blvd. just east of Crenshaw Blvd.

[@Bebe777333]

Yummy! Love your videos!

[@sylviaaguirre8114]

Love watching your videos!😊❤❤

[@mafatone]

You're killin' me here.

[@nicholaschelala4868]

You're my newest favorite foodie channel. Thanks 🤗

[@sandpquan]

I had The Hat many times but my favorite for the last 25 years is De Simone Deli in Huntington Beach. Give it a try if you're in the area. It has mozzarella cheese (but pickles are extra) and has less, but higher quality meat, giving it the perfect meat to bread ratio.

[@AnthonyHiguera-q6e]

J&B Burgers on the corner of Main st. & Glendora Ave. In LA Puente CA. Has the best pastrami, onion rings, and orange bang. Super delicious, hands down.😊😊😊😊😊

[@SuperSushidog]

Can't forget Tom's Famous Pastrami on Burbank Blvd and Cahuenga in N. Hollywood. There's a reason it's been there for decades.

[@JK4fam2008]

Grew up going to Johnnys I have 6 generations of family members that have been there!!! Tito’s taco used to be behind them

[@PacoDelRancho-p5e]

Bro you forgot a staples sandwich shop in DTLA, Philippe The Original, in Pasadena we have The Original Top’s Burger Alhambra you have The Hat, the first Hat restaurant.

[@bvanlent1]

Brent's in Northridge is the best in L.A.. Voted the best each year. You could go there for the bread alone! 😛

[@georgelyles467]

My top 5... 1. Langer’s #19 2. Johnny’s Pastrami in Culver City 3. Top’s 4. The Hat 5. Oinkster’s

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[@skipdog9912]

The Hat Is legitness!

[@PacoDelRancho-p5e]

For my top 5 1) Tops in Pasadena 2) The Hat in Alhambra 3) Everest in Upland Ca. 4) Tam’s in Norwalk 5) Langer’s in Los Angeles

[@gailannesquires3979]

Looks soooo delicious Steve ❤❤

[@victorlui5955]

The thumbnail pic is awesome 😊

[@kirkgriffin927]

Langers is my spot, thanks to Max and Marcellus radio show. Love it.

[@HadassahLynnFoster]

You can add Brent’s in the San Fernando Valley and Canter’s on Fairfax

[@imnotdone3813]

Tops in Pasadena, Beeps in Van Nuys, Daglas in Winnetka, Yeastie Boys in L.A.( ive only tried outta their truck in Studio City) Arrys in Montebello. I love my pastrami, can you tell?😊

[@albundy7794]

Daglas in Winnetka never gets no love. It's literally right next door to Cupid's Hot Dogs too. Throw some Cupid's chili on those wet 'n greasy fries from Daglas and you're in heaven.

[@rickagulia3767]

Nice video, I was surprised that The Hat wasn't on your list ??

[@robertjensen4636]

Try the black pastrami Reuben at Brent’s Deli. The best deli this side of New York per the Zagat survey.

[@samrizzardo]

Try the Pastrami at Foggias in Long beach on Bellflower and Del Amo

[@southbizzle]

You should have tried Busy Bee 🐝 in San Pedro. They have amazing sandwiches

[@yournostroleeoleeolees.]

Washington and Western Blvd. ANGELINOS… enjoy Their sandwiches are STACKED and LOADED‼️

[@TheColorofLight]

You missed my favorite, the Hat.

[@fredtkono3752]

A great pastrami place in Alhambra, CA. Is Tops Junior. Amazing melt in mouth non-gristled pastrami. Best chili-cheese fries as well.

[@JJ-jd2uc]

The building the Oinkster is iin was originally a Tastee-Freez. That’s why it has an A frame. It was a Jim’s Burger in between the two

[@RodYoon]

Try New York Deli in Torrance and you will like it the most!

[@Jar-z3n]

Don’t tell the secret, they have the best Ruben

[@pookiemartinez1745]

Toms Burgers in ELA killer pastrami. just had on Friday. Brent's Delicatessen & Restaurant in the valley, brilliant place and ambience. another Pastrami banger and Corn Beef. Art's Delicatessen in Studio City

[@dennismetz5235]

Brent’s Deli is the best.

[@juanalvarez4309]

Its good but not the best the hat taste better

[@robertlopez7779]

Go try the Pastrami Sandwich at Canter's Deli in Los Angeles. I believe it's on Fairfax Ave. You'll enjoy it, I guarantee.

[@iliafrumkin5964]

Brent's is much better. It's tastier, they put more pastrami in the sandwich and it's cheaper too.

[@robertlopez7779]

Yes ... Brents has a Good Pastrami as well. Your absolutely right👍🏽 ..​@@iliafrumkin5964

[@frankiesaenz9808]

It's good, just the owner is a rude Jewish lady. Terrible attitude!!! I said thank you and she ignored me

[@iliafrumkin5964]

@frankiesaenz9808 I've been there twice. Never interacted with the owner. Sandwich is tasty, but portion is small and price was unreasonable.

[@frithfly1]

For the old.places, I like Canter's over Brent over Langer's. But they don't measure up at all to Johnny's at West Adams.

[@christianrico3006]

The hat and Brent's deli are great too

[@nowtheworld138]

Hit is trash. Brent’s is ok if you’re in the valley. But the king of pastrami is definitely Langer’s

[@bernardtorres2043]

Love all three,,

[@1dluep]

The Hat is Da Bomb

[@LarryMarks-q9m]

Should try Jim's burgers, pastrami's in Boyle heights they're way more reasonable and they're the best I had yet!

[@jbj168]

I think the best is Eastside Italian Deli Downtown L.A. Near Dodger's Stadium. The #7 - Roast Beef, pastrami and cheese sandwich, is the bomb. You will see all the city workers eating there during lunchtime. It's our go to deli for the past 27 years.

[@FULLofJOHN]

Canters Tops The Hat

[@rayballestero8872]

Langers by Mcarthur Park

[@jayluytan8752]

the HAT

[@johnmayer6052]

Brent's deli in the San Fernando Valley is the best pastrami hands down

[@jameschan9634]

I tried the Pastrami from Farmer Boys and loved it, the meat had some crunch to it. When I tried it the next time, it wasn't the same. I think the first one was left on the broiler longer than usual.

[@amyallen9889]

Based on this video, we went to the Oinkster last night! Reuben blew the Oinkster sandwich out of the water. However…it definitely needs more kraut and dressing. Prices are a bit high here, but food was solid. Oh!! They make their own sauces including the ketchup lol!

[@kateblood5372]

Langer's is NO. 1!

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[@jimg6476]

Langers the best!

[@DimpledStone4]

How do you leave out Johnnie’s Pastrami in Culver City?!?!?!

[@Augie090]

Giamela's in Burbank is straight 🔥🔥👌🏼

[@Art-w1l8x]

What about the Hat? They're great & been around for years.

[@skipdog9912]

That place rules! So good! 😊

[@mildredpierce4506]

It’s been so long since I’ve been to Johnny’s

[@lucyvillegas7384]

The best pastrami is in Lincoln heights Dino's been there for 73 years

[@johnbaldwin1832]

The Hat, Arry's in Montebello.??? 2 spots missed here.

[@kenwatanabe7712]

How is Johnnies pastrami in Culver City not on this list!?!?!

[@Independent_Voices]

They're like 1st on the list.

[@jimmyjones9129]

First Thing That Came to mind!!

[@edoliver4255]

Exactly!

[@mindysmom6132]

@kenwatanabe7712……I agree! I’ve been going there for 40 years! Johnnie’s Pastrami in Culver City has always been, and will always be THE very best place for pastrami sandwiches. Johnnie’s is the only place where the bread is not soggy and gross, and the pastrami is tender and delish. Can we also talk about the pickles on the table, AND the hot mustard mixed with ketchup to dip the fries into?!? OMG! I want to go to Johnnie’s now! LOL

[@mindysmom6132]

@@Independent_Voices……Not the right Johnnie’s. The one that we are talking about is in Culver City……😊

[@tbone1961-g1e]

T burger in Arcadia Monrovia area makes a very good n tasty pastrami sandwich

[@donaldsimmons253]

I miss that so damn much in la pastrami

[@greghamann2099]

I like it thin cut. New York deli style.

[@Loydstardeli2017]

Don"t like handcut pastrimi

[@TheDarkness1]

Dan's Super Subs in Woodland Hills is the bomb. Try the street pastrami.

[@RockstarEater]

Sounds great

[@TheDarkness1]

@RockstarEater I live in LA but not from here. Compared to the prices of all the other places you reviewed, Dan's is a bargain.

[@gartwilliams3347]

The Busy Bee in San Pedro too!

[@kafklatsch3198]

There was Jake Levins in Milwaukee... It would have license plates from Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan there because it was worth the stop ( kid watching the different state plates.. big fun).. in a terrible part of town, no less... It's long since declined..Does anyone maybe an ex-wisconsinite know if these pastrami and corned beef restaurants in La are up to that level??.. Jakes was incredible...

[@jamesherder5757]

My wielding instructor told us we would be having a substitute teacher because after eating a pastrami sandwich for lunch everyday for 30 yrs he going to have to have a triple bypass he asked if we had any questions I was the first to raise my hand I asked "So you know all the places to get a good pastrami which are the best?"

[@dvddpr]

I've had Oinksters too. $20 dollars for such a small and I mean small pastrami sandwich. Never again.

[@TheCkent100]

Over 30 years ago, a friend took me to a little diner right around La Tijera and Manchester. It had diner style seating and counter seating. We went in the back, so I never saw the name of the place. This place had the best pastrami sandwiches I had ever tasted. I was sad after each bite because it meant one less bite I would have to enjoy in the minutes to come. I have tried multiple times to find it, but the area has been gentrified, and it apparently us no longer there. Does anyone know if it still exists and just changed locations? Thx.

[@thethirstypig3601]

Nate'n Al's, Factor's and Wexler's should be on this list.

[@randywise8788]

go check out busy bee market in LA san pedro and Phillipe's downtown. The Hat and Tops in Pasadena. Great Pastrami.

[@Jar-z3n]

I don’t really like the pastrami’s at busy bees but that turkey avocado dip outstanding, try NY Deli in Torrance the Ruben

[@FHA-q]

You would need to try Arry’s in Montebello

[@johndeville9293]

Capri's deli in Covina established 1954 it's the best pastrami in LA County