Mort's Deli LA

The Best Jewish Delis in Los Angeles, According to Eater Editors | Eater LA

"The sagging ceiling tiles and dusty confines of Mort’s Deli in Tarzana might be gone, along with the beloved emerald green vinyl banquettes, but this classic deli hasn’t lost its charm, even if the redesign leans a little retirement home hangout. The new owners of the restaurant are also behind the Nosh in Beverly Hills, but it seems like most of the changes are cosmetic. The sandwiches are reliable, and on par with other good Jewish delis in town. The smoked salmon stack with latkes, pasted with cream cheese and topped with poached eggs, is a standout. The yolks become the perfect sauce to bind together the crispy potato pancakes and the gelatinous fish, which isn’t overly salted. Mort’s is usually not too busy, and never fussy, so it’s easy to settle in for a meal. Make sure to stop by Bea’s Bakery next door for rugelach to-go. — Matthew Kang, lead editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Rebecca Roland