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The best pastrami sandwich in Los Angeles
Start with Langer's Delicatessen in Westlake for the #19, Wexler's Deli in Downtown Historic Core (Grand Central Market) for the O.G and Brent's Deli in Winnetka for pastrami or the Black Pastrami Reuben. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Langer's DelicatessenWestlake · French dip
Get: The #19 (pastrami, Swiss, coleslaw, Russian on twice-baked rye) or #1
The hand-cut LA pastrami benchmark since 1947.
- Wexler's DeliDowntown Historic Core (Grand Central Market) · Pastrami sandwich
Get: The O.G. pastrami
Modern deli doing house-smoked pastrami inside the market.
- Brent's DeliWinnetka · Pastrami sandwich
Get: Pastrami or the Black Pastrami Reuben
Valley deli institution leading Time Out's list.
- Nate 'n AlBeverly Hills · Pastrami sandwich
Get: Hot pastrami on double-baked rye
Old-school Beverly Hills deli on the list.
- The OinksterEagle Rock · Pastrami sandwich
Get: House-cured pastrami sandwich
Cures its own pastrami; casual counter pick.
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Where is the best pastrami sandwich in Los Angeles?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Langer's Delicatessen (Westlake), Wexler's Deli (Downtown Historic Core (Grand Central Market)) and Brent's Deli (Winnetka). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Langer's Delicatessen, get the #19 (pastrami, Swiss, coleslaw, Russian on twice-baked rye) or #1. At Wexler's Deli, get the O.G. pastrami. At Brent's Deli, get pastrami or the Black Pastrami Reuben. At Nate 'n Al, get hot pastrami on double-baked rye.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Los Angeles: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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