Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant
Deli · Westlake
704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Highlights
Iconic Jewish deli famous for its #19 pastrami sandwich
Iconic Jewish deli famous for its #19 pastrami sandwich
"There’s a reason why people make pilgrimages to try Langer’s pastrami and even corned beef: There is no better version anywhere in town. Yes, the No. 19 pastrami sandwich is amazing, but this long-standing deli’s pure pastrami on house-baked rye is simplicity at its best. Try the No. 44, served on griddled rye bread with hand-sliced pastrami, nippy cheese, and sauerkraut, for a decadent take on a Reuben sandwich. But don’t skip the rest of the classic Jewish deli menu either, from potato pancakes to cheese blintzes — it’s all very well executed in one of the best daytime dining rooms in town. — Matthew Kang, lead editor" - Rebecca Roland
"There are many terrific sandwiches to be had at this decades-old deli in Westlake, but the pastrami stands above the pack. The No. 19 is a near-perfect Jewish deli sandwich that features house-baked rye bread, Russian dressing, cheese, coleslaw, and freshly sliced slivers of the most achingly perfect smoked pastrami on earth. Like all good delis, Langer’s serves its pastrami with a crisp pickle spear on the side." - Mona Holmes
"Famous for a deli classic: the #19 pastrami sandwich—an emblematic Los Angeles sandwich institution beloved for its cured-meat craftsmanship." - Eater Staff
"There’s a reason why people make pilgrimages to try Langer’s pastrami and even corned beef: There is no better version anywhere in town. Yes, the No. 19 pastrami sandwich is amazing, but this long-standing deli’s pure pastrami on house-baked rye is simplicity at its best. Try the No. 44, served on griddled rye bread with hand-sliced pastrami, nippy cheese, and sauerkraut, for a decadent take on a Reuben sandwich. But don’t skip the rest of the classic Jewish deli menu either, from potato pancakes to cheese blintzes — it’s all very well executed in one of the best daytime dining rooms in town. — Matthew Kang, lead editor, Southern California/Southwest Must-try dish: No. 19 pastrami sandwich" - Mona Holmes
"Perennially considered the best pastrami sandwich in the country, Langer’s produces some of the finest deli meats anywhere. Open since 1947, the legendary #19 sandwich is a crowd-pleasing favorite, with hand-sliced pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and coleslaw served between two plush slices of rye bread. It’s a big sandwich that can easily be shared between two people. Don’t sleep on the corned beef or any of the other classic deli plates either because they’re all excellent." - Rebecca Roland
