Top Five L.A. Sandwiches?

[tenedor]

Hey all,

I'm on an ambitious gastronomic quest and would love a little guidance from some locals. You can help me by answering the following:

If you could only have five more sandwiches in the L.A. area for the rest of your life, what would they be?

Please try to limit them to sandwiches that we could all purchase (i.e. not something that your grandmother makes once a year). Otherwise, you can be fairly liberal in what you decide to count as a sandwich - burger, taco... perhaps even a pork bun if you really feel strongly about it.

Feel free to give a bit of justification for your choices where appropriate.

Thanks in advance!

[westsidegal]

the tempeh-baga at humble potato

whole wheat TOASTED bun (the kind that has some subtstance and texture and holds together)
fried tempeh strips
grilled onions that taste like grilled onions instead of tasting like stewed onions.
avocado slices
tomato slice
lettuce (freshly washed and cut IN HOUSE--not the limp stuff from a bag)

i get the add on of the yuzo slaw (a buck upcharge)
i sub regular ketchup for their red sauce
and they provide me with a couple of ounces of tonkatsu sauce in addition with no upcharge

the combination of textures and flavors work terrifically together--they are not just a mishmash of stuff used as a grease delivery vehicle as so many other veggie burgers are, AND the bun is substantial enough to hold the whole thing together (somethng rarely seen with burgers that have topping piled all over them)
although this is far from diet food, it will not catapult you into the next size up as long as you refrain from the fries.

[maudies5]

Milo and Olive makes a wonderful sandwich using their homemade chicken meatballs which goes on their made to- order -pizza bread, with arugula.OMG, it is so delicious! Definitely shareable,if you are not big eaters. Not always on the blackboard menu, but ask for it.They always have the meatballs and they always have pizza dough.

[lil mikey]

1. Phillip's BBQ - Sliced beef with 1/2 hot and 1/2 regular BBQ sauce.
2. Langer's #19
3. Tamarind Deli - #1, Hot brisket with horseradish
4. Vinny's Pizza - Meatball sandwich
5. Victor's Restaurant - Corned beef, Brooklyn style

[malibumike]

1) #7 hot roast beef and pastrami at Eastside Italian market and deli on Alpine just west of china town.
2) #21 cold roast beef and pastrami from above.
3) Langers pastrami swiss cheese and cole slaw.
4) Same as above from Brents deli.
5) Almost any sandwich from Dans super subs in Woodland Hills.

[nelehelen]

Larchmont Village Wine & Cheese Store's Salami on Baguette (MY FAV)
Langer's #19
Bay Cities's Godmother
Son of a Gun's Fried Chicken Sandwich
In-n-Out's Cheeseburger Animal Style

DONE!

[CharlesKochel]

1. Italian Grinder, Beech Street, Palisades
2. Italian on Crusty, loaded or Cleveland Pastrami, Cirrca's, Woodland HIlls
3. Main Lobster Roll, The Hungry Cat, SM Canyon
4. 50/50, weekend BBQ at Jim's Fallbrook, Woodland Hills
5. Langer's Pastrami
*Bay Cities, Godmother
**Brent's Pastrami

[Dirtywextraolives]

Okay, I guess I better check out that grinder at Beech St, since its in my 'hood! Thanks for the 411.....

[CharlesKochel]

Oddly enough, it's the first "eye opener" I had in L.A. over a year ago. 300 sandwiches later, it's still the best...

[Dirtywextraolives]

Wow. Good to know, I will check it out very soon!

[Dirtywextraolives]

Thanks for the rec, you're right, it was phenomenal! Served warm on that fresh ciabatta bread, with the cheese melted, soooo good! And the side salad was also really tasty, I love their house balsamic vinaigrette. Definitely a keeper, thanks for the heads up, in my own backyard even, which is not an easy thing to do!

[CharlesKochel]

:-)

[misterf]

Pork Belly Banh Mi - Mendocino Farms
Porchetta Sandwich w/ Fried Egg - Prochetta Truck
Caprese Sandwich, add Parma Prosciutto - Bay Cities Deli
Dungeness Crab Roll - Lobsta Truck
Lamb Dip, double dipped, w/ swiss - Philippe the Original

[trvlcrzy]

Please add to list:
-La Brea Bakery's Autostrada sandwich
-Son of A Gun's mini lobster rolls
-La Espanola's Jamon sandwich

[maiweezy]

- mr baguette banh mi dac biet
- blue table roast beef tenderloin on baguette (ask for the rarest cut of roast beef if you can)
- europane egg salad sandwich
- jeff's old fashioned pastrami
- little dom's fried soft shell crab sandwich

runners up: blue palm's brewhouse el fuego steak melt and langer's pastrami.

[taylorhameggandcheese]

So many of my faves have been listed so I'll add a new one:

Next door by Josie...the sloppy roast pork sandwich,w/ fried rapini, aged provolone and garlic mayo

I've only had it once but have been craving it since.

2420 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
http://www.nextdoorbyjosie.com/

[Dirtywextraolives]

+1 on that roast pork sandwich....

I've been there a few times and cannot resist ordering it everytime.....Thanks, now I'm craving it.....

[schrutefarms]

Oh boy! I love sandwiches! These are not in any particular order, I love them all. It just depends on what I'm craving on that particular day.

1) Mendocino Farms Not-So-Fried Chicken (with buffalo sauce)
2) Bay Cities Godmother (with mild pepper mix)
3) Swingers Stuffed Grilled Cheese (sourdough and cheddar with caramelized onions, avocado, and tomato. Dipping in French's mustard is a MUST. Kills the roof of your mouth.)
4) Simple Things Thanksgiving sandwich
5) Phillys Best Cheesesteak (with sweet peppers and cheeze whiz)

I know there's more, but that's my top 5, off the top of my head :)

[jonahlee]

Brent's - Corned Beef Reuben (love their corned beef more than anyplace)
Phillipe's - Roast Beef double dipped, with a marinated hard boiled egg ¢5 Coffee.
The Hungry Cat - The Pub Burger, is mind blowingly good
Victor's Deli - Makes a pretty good Reuben, and I used to get turkey sandwiches with lettuce, avacado and italian dressing that were fantastic, and so much meat you could take half home and have a huge sandwich the next day.
Dos Arbolitos - The Pit BBQ Torta is pretty good, though probably not in the top 5, but I am not thinking of anyplace else right now.

[JudiAU]

Wanted to add the amazing "toasts" at Sycamore Kitchen especially the cured salmon paired with creme friache, hard boiled egg, and avocado.. Great example of something being more than the sum of its parts.

[Servorg]

Yesterday I went to Sqirl Cafe on N Virgil for breakfast and had their Proof bakery toasted brioche with tomato chutney, wild chanterelle mushrooms, goat cheese, dill, pickled onions, and a perfectly fried duck egg on top of everything. Incredibly good. Their problem is this is such a tiny space. They do have an outside patio area, but no heaters. So yesterday was delicious, but on the chilly side.

720 N Virgil Silver Lake (just N of Melrose on the east side of the street)

[lastofthepirates]

This might be a little low-brow for many Hounds:
Pastrami Burger at Troy's Drive-In No. 8 on York in Highland Park. Make sure to get your fries extra-crispy.

Troy's Drive-In No. 8 - 4738 York Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90042

[chrishei]

(in alphabetical order)

Attari Sandwich Shop - tongue
Fundamental LA - porchetta (I haven't seen it in over a year though)
Jeff's Gourmet Sausage Factory - old-fashioned pastrami
Langer's - hot pastrami (as is)
Philippe the Original - beef or lamb dip (double-dipped)

[Dirtywextraolives]

What a fun topic! Hope you were able to get helpful information from all those who responded. Mine would be, in no particular order except what I can recall:

Son of a Gun's fried chicken sandwich
Mendocino Farms pork belly bahn mi
Grilled Cheese Truck's cheesy Mac & rib
Steak sandwich special at Freddy Smalls
Pastrami Nosh at Plan Check

[Dirtywextraolives]

Just had that steak sandwich at Freddy Smalls again last night, soooo good! Sous vide rib eye on soft brioche. Really incredibly simple and good.

[Ernie]

Langer's No. 1 sandwich (pastrami, Russian dressing and coleslaw) on rye or kaiser roll

Bandera's French dip

A-1 Imported Grocery's Italian torpedo

Honor Bar's chicken sandwich

Philippe's French dip with their excellent mustard

[TonyC]

Bucato's porchetta
Langer's 10
Old Fashioned @ Jeff's
Roma
Los Poblanos cemita de pierna

[SherlockNoms]

There are great sandwiches already mentioned so I'll add my all time favorite:

My number one sandwich is Artisan Cheese Gallery's roasted lamb sandwhich. Tender roasted lamb with feta, pesto, red onions, and greens on a toasted baguette. AMAZING!

Artisan Cheese Gallery
12023 Ventura Boulevard Studio City, CA 91604

[bigtums]

I'm surprised no one mentioned the egg salad sandwich at Europane.

[bulavinaka]

That's my #5, and crystaw, LA Buckeye Fan and running pig mention it as well.

[ns1]

If not top 5 at least top 10, and most certainly the best egg salad sandwich I've ever had.

[melodylax]

Melody Bar & Grill has tasty sandwiches...try the Elvis Peanut butter and bananas on grilled sourdough with a side of honey or the Philly Cheese Steak!!

[luckattack]

No one mentioned Fiore Market Cafe in So. Pasadena by the post office. Their cold rare roast beef sandwich and roast chicken sandwich is the best esp with their home made bread.

[InsydeEye]

Tamarind Deli- Hollywood S of Sunset...get the #1
Unami Burger- just go
Bay Cities on Lincoln in Santa Monica- Godmother
All about bread on Melrose- another one - just go

[mikkel obe]

my top 5 (not in any order):
* bay cities - godmother
* mendocino farms - steak BLT
* son of a gun - fried chicken
* huckleberry - BLTA
* animal - pork belly sliders (does this count as a sando?)

[aching]

I have to add the Sloppy Joe at the Spice Table (a special) and the Brisket Banh Mi at Gjelina Take Away. The former is an Asian take on an American sandwich and the latter is an American take on an Asian sandwich, and both are amazing.

[emglow101]

I woudn't know if this is a top five sandwich, but I found Sorrento Italian Market on Sepulveda in Culver City while working in the area. I absolutely loved this place. $ 3.95 for a large capicola and the small is the one I would order for something like $ 2.75. Many other sandwiches served from this long time owned family deli.

[bigtums]

I'd agree with most of these places-but I'd have to add Cook's torta in Monterey park and banh mi my tho in alhambra.

[bulavinaka]

I'm keeping burgers out of this. While one can argue that burgers could be considered a sandwich, I just consider it a totally different category.

1. Langer's #10
2. Angelica's Cemitas Truck cemitas poblanas w/ milinesa
3. Bay Cities Godmother
4. Momed's duck shawarma
5. Euro Pane's open-faced egg salad sandwich on any of their offered breads*

*This probably should be higher on my list. For the fact that I otherwise despise boiled eggs, this egg salad is that good. And the only reason I first tried it is because you Hounds spoke so highly of it. Rarely does something live up to the hype - Thank You.

[ndukka562]

Joe Jost's - Special
Philippe's - Doubled Dipped Beef
Langer's - basic Pastrami
Top Baguette - BBQ Beef Banh Mi
Santa Fe Importers - Something with fresh cuts of meat

[JudiAU]

Langers pastrami, plain, make sure to ask for "hand sliced and not lean" to make the waitress roll her eyes

Joan's on Third Mortadella (light on the mustard)

Clementine - Cold Meatloaf with 1,000 Lakes dress on white country bed

Clementine - tuna melt (cheating to include two from one place I know)

How can no one mentioned grilled cheese at Campanile, both classic and variations?

any banh mi, anywhere

most of the little sandwiches at Rockenwagner Bakery at the Promenade in Santa Monica, especially the hard salami verion paired with a seasonal salad (white peach last time, stunner)

Phillipe's lamb dip with a side of pickled beets and custard

[running pig]

-ANYTHING from Bay Cities...I don't eat red meat so I haven't tried the Godmother. But the bread and meats are so tasty that even a turkey breast sandwich from this deli is faaabulous

-egg salad from Europane

-grilled cheese sandwich with grilled onions from In-n-Out

[hpcat]

I have no argument with the replies. I wanted to add Oinkster's pulled pork. I admit, I haven't had it for awhile, but it's one of the few sandwiches I've ever craved.

[Mr Grub]

• Langer’s pastrami (a cappella)
• Mendocino Farms’ Three Little Pigs
• Houston’s French Dip
• Eastside Market’s #7 (roast beef/pastrami)
• Le Saint Amour’s Croque Madame

[beaubourne]

Bay Cities Italian Deli: The Godmother + spicy + The Works. Huge, heaping italian sandwich (capicola, mortadella, etc.) on to-die-for bread. Hot peppers are added when you ask for spicy, and The Work's is mayo, deli mustard, and other good stuff. The bread is just heavenly. This sandwich is on this board a lot I've seen, but for all the right reasons-a true LA classic.

Il Tramezzino: "Chicken Special" Grilled Chicken Panini. I'm not a big panini fan because they tend to be dry. Not this one-the garlic pesto sauce they put on it makes it melt in your mouth. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the bread is awesome. Comes with avocado and provolone. Amazing anytime-great for lunch, or for a drunken treat at 3:30am.

In N Out: Double Double + Animal Style. Sell-Out, but it's that good. It's also really cheap. Animal style takes it to another level. I'm sure this will raise criticism but I don't care-I love this sandwich.

Phillipe the Original: Lamb French Dip. Order it double dipped (locals know what's up), and load it up with that sinus-clearing spicy mustard they have on the tables. I don't care who invented it or where it was invented-Phillipe's is the best around.

Langer's Deli: Pastrami. Doesn't matter if you like to load it up or keep it to the basics. The meat is so perfect you won't care if you have mustard, slaw, cheese, etc, or not. Get it on rye (duh).

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Bay Cities Italian Deli
1517 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Paninis
1825 Redondo Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755

Il Tramezzino
460 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

[Servorg]

That chicken panini at il Tramezzino is really great (at times I wonder what drinking the garlic pesto sauce would be like?) I am just glad I don't live closer or I'd be in a lot more "danger"... ;-D>

[jgilbert1000]

While I love the Godmother at Bay Cities, try the caprese sandwich with extra balsamic venegar. Imaging some fresh buffalo mozzarella, some nice sliced fresh tomotoes, thinly shaved yellow onions, some pieces of fresh basil with salt, pepper, balsamic venegar on that amazing bread! Its heaven.

The meatball sandwhich with provalone is also delicious at Bay Cities.

[aching]

In no particular order (and excluding burgers, because otherwise it would be too hard to pick!):

- Bay Cities - Godmother (Works, Spicy)
- Mendocino Farms - Not So Fried Chicken
- The Spice Table - Banh Mi
- Mozza2Go - Porchetta
- Bottega Louie - Fried Egg

I almost included Cole's French Dip (Lamb with Feta), which I love, but I decided that I love it as much for the sides as for the sandwich itself - so it gets an Honorable Mention, as does pretty much every sandwich at Joan's On Third.

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Joan's On Third
8436 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Bottega Louie
700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

The Spice Table
114 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

[aching]

Just thought of two more great ones - the Florentine at The Curious Palate and the lamb sandwich at Papa Christos. I thought narrowing it down to only five was too easy!

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The Curious Palate
12034 Venice Boulevard, Mar Vista, CA

[Bert]

1) Langer's #19 (pastrami, swiss and cole slaw). Legendary.

2) The Spice Table's cold cut banh mi. By far the best banh mi i've ever had, and i've had them at about 30 different palces including in Vietnam.

3) The "sandwich" at Roma Deli in Pasadena. Small little market, but you can ask for a sandwich at the deli counter, which is the simplest, most authentically Italian sandwich I've had here: Good roll, olive oil, and a couple slices each of mortadella, sopressata, prosciutto and provolone. Not a lot of fillings, but just a perfectly constructed sandwich. I like the Bay Cities Godmother, but this "sandwich" is the real deal.

4) Phillipe's lamb dip with blue cheese. Can't get it anywhere else, and it's only $6!

5) Tops' hoagie-style boiled pastrami sandwich (original location only, on Colorado in eastern Pasadena). Puts the Hat's and Johnnie's versions to shame.

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The Spice Table
114 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

[PommeDeGuerre]

Missing from this list are Simple Things and Golden State, also the chicken sandiwch at Son of a Gun and the cemitas at Don Adrian.

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The Golden State
426 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036

[sushigirlie]

I'm not much into sandwiches generally, but I do like the gourmet-ish sandwiches at Wally's Cheese Box and The Cheese Store of Silver Lake, as well as the buffalo mozzarella sandwich at Pizzeria Mozza (don't like their smoked stracchino sandwich). I also enjoy the smoked salmon weekend brunch sandwich at Huckleberry, and remember enjoying the grilled salmon sandwich at Little Dom's, though it's been a while since I ate that.

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Pizzeria Mozza
641 N. Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036

[odub]

1. Langer's - pastrami on rye (no slaw, dressing, cheese)
2. Bay City Deli - Godmother, spicy.
3. Busy Bee Market (San Pedro) - BBQ chicken w/ cheese and extra sauce
4. Eastside Deli - meatball
5. The Hat - pastrami dip (sentimental fave but I doubt it'd hold up)

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Busy Bee Market
2413 S Walker Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731

[RacerX]

I recently found my new favorite LA area sandwich at Mario's Deli on Broadway in Glendale. IMO, they have sandwiches that rival Bay Cities, my favorite being a roast pork sandwich that is seriously tasty. The pork reminds me of the kind you find in cuban restaurants - very juicy and very flavorful.

Mario's is a italian market very similar to Bay Cities but without the crowds and the hassle.

[ns1]

i found my trip to mario's less than satisfactory.

had the italian (equivelent) + italian beef

the middle slices of bread don't do anything for me and I've had way better sandwiches elsewhere (for instance, Porto's did a better italian than Mario's IMHO, and on MUCH better bread)

[foufou]

Not a sandwich fan as a general rule, the three below are the ones that I have enjoyed:

Bay Cities Pastrami or Corned Beef, but not together
Umami's Signature Burger

[pharmnerd]

Can't think of 5 now, but nods to Langer's #19 and Mendocino Farms Kurobuta Pork Belly Banh Mi on grilled panini.

[Tulkinghorn]

The sandwich -- just the sandwich -- at Roma in Pasadena. Purity of intention and refined technique. Good bread, good olive oil, individually sliced meats and cheese (which may change from day to day, depending on availability)

[Will Owen]

I love that, but I think it's suffering a bit from its popularity. He's making them ahead during the slow times and apparently selling all he makes, but he sometimes uses the crusty plain rolls, which I really like, and sometimes the softer (and tougher) seeded rolls, which I kinda don't. Today's was a seeded one. I need to make a point of asking. I did leave him in a good mood, because I brought in the article about five great area sandwiches, with his listed first, from yesterday's Pasadena Sun.

[ns1]

Funny, I actually prefer the seeded ones vs non. That sesame adds a lot IMHO.

[Will Owen]

To each his or her own. I want a crust that crackles when I bite it instead of compressing under my teeth; to my mind that Amoroso roll the Philly crowd are so partial to is hopeless in a cold sandwich because the crust is like leather. Yes, I like the flavor of those sesame seeds, but not the soft toughness they impart.

I wonder if Rosario could be persuaded to mark the packages? Probably not, but it won't hurt to ask.

[ocshooter]

My absolute favorite is the lamb sandwich at Julienne's in South Pasadena. Keep in mind, they are not open on Sunday.

Another favorite is the lamb dip at Phillipe's

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Julienne
2649 Mission Street, San Marino, CA 91108

[vinosnob]

Have you ever had the lamb sandwich at Piatti's? I've never found one like it in LA...

[ocshooter]

Are you referring to the one in La Jolla? I have never been

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La Jolla Restaurant
10942 Limonite Ave, Mira Loma, CA 91752

[scottca075]

Or Montecito.... There used to be a Piatti's on 3rd, or Beverly... maybe Melrose....

[vinosnob]

Yes, in LJ.

The sandwich isn't complicated, but just executed very well.

Tender roasted, leg of lamb, pesto, arugula (maybe some roasted tomato?) on fresh focaccia.

[odub]

Julienne's is actually in San Marino, not South Pasadena (as someone who grew up in the former and now lives in the latter, that distinction is important!)

[Servorg]

Right. And all the information included in that place link was wrong. I corrected address and added the website and now showing on the map in San Marino.

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Julienne
2649 Mission St, San Marino, CA 91108

[Will Owen]

Julienne's lamb sandwich was my favorite, but they've gone and changed the bread since 2011, at least on the menu. It used to be the rosemary-raisin, which sounds weird but was the perfect compliment; now I think it's some kind of whole-grain stuff. I don't know if they'd swap the bread for you …

#1 for Philippe's, and I LOVE that "bus station"! Who needs fries when there's that killer potato salad, and then there's the mustard. Lamb dip for me too.

[LA Buckeye Fan]

I don't get out as much as many of the esteemed chowhounders on the LA
Board...so take mine with a grain of Kosher Salt
1. Spicy Salami Sandwich at Maria's Italian Deli in Santa Clarita
2. Brent's Deli Black Pastrami Rueben in Northridge
3. Brent's Turkey salad on sour dough
4.Egg Salad on Olive Bread at Europane
5. Roast Beef and Peppers at Final Score in Santa Clarita.

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Brent's Deli
19565 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA 91324

Maria's Italian Deli
202 W Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA 91762

[jadekarrde]

Bay Cities Godmother, spicy
Wally's Cheese Box - Italian Hero or Fresh Mozzerella
Surfas - Jorge's Chicken Sandwich
26 Beach - California Roll Burger
A Frame - double cheeseburger
Portos - Chicken Torta

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26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292

[sammycakes]

Two others to consider other than the ones already listed:
Larchmont Wine and Cheese black forest ham and Joan's on Third mortadella

[HaroldandMaude]

BLT with Avocado from Lucheesi's in Sun Valley/Burbank.

[vinosnob]

Bay Cities - sausage and peppers with provolone and marinara

Langers - #19 pastrami

Dan's Supersubs - roast beef (hot) with extra meat, cheese, no mayo or onions

Cafe Tropical - Cubano. Gotta have a proper Cuban roll and they've got it.

Cole's - French dip (beef or lamb)

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Cafe Tropical
2900 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

[byobqueen]

Surprised no one has mentioned Larchmont Wine and Cheese Shop--all their sandwiches are amazing!

[flowerofhighrank]

add 1 for Cole's: the sandwich is better there, they have fries!, and you eat in a restaurant as opposed to a bus station.
Sorry, but it had to be said.

[Sam D.]

1. #7 at Eastside Italian Deli (Pastrami, Roast beef, provolone cheese, bell peppers, sauce)

2. #1 Combo at Billy’s Deli in Glendale (Pastrami, turkey, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing on rye)

3. House Cured Pastrami or the Cuban Sandwich at Beach Citiy Market Deli in San Pedro

4. Big Steve Combo Sandwich at Pasadena Sandwich Co. (Corned beef, turkey, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese & Russian dressing on rye)

5. Pastrami dip at Dino’s on Pico & Berendo (Yeah, IMO it really is better than ALL its similar rivals!)

Honorable mention - Torta from El Atacor #11 on N. Figueroa near Ave. 26.

And sorry, but I’m just not a fan of Langer’s.

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Pasadena Sandwich Co
259 Sierra Madre Villa Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107

El Atacor Restaurant
3520 N Figueroa St Ste 3, Los Angeles, CA 90065

[ndukka562]

Old post I know but pretty sure you mean Beach City Grill for number 3

[Sam D.]

No, I did not mean Beach City Grill. But I did misspell "City".

Beach City Market Deli is at 2801 S Pacific Avenue in San Pedro.

[granadafan]

Langers- #19 (Pastrami)
Brents Deli- Pastrami
King Torta- (torta sandwiches)
Bay Cities- Godmother
Banh Mi My Tho- Shredded chicken banh mi

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King Torta
4521 Valley Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90032

Banh Mi My Tho
304 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803

[crystaw]

I don't think I've tried enough sandwiches to make up a top give, but I highly recommend the egg salad sandwich at Europane in Pasadena!

[penguinfoodie]

maybe the person is doing a article/book on sandwiches of the world or something...

my favorites...
1. porto's bakery, cubano sandwich
2. philippes, lamb french dip with blue cheese
3. cooks tortas, sandwiches change daily
4. artisan cheese gallery, spanish turkey sandwich
5. bay cities deli, the godfather

[tenedor]

Thanks for your serious response!

Rest assured, I am not a Food Network executive nor do I have any plans to exploit this information to a profitable end. This is for a school project. And since threads in food forums generally inform many more people than just the OP, I don't think I'm doing anyone a disservice here. And for what it's worth, I'm hoping to taste a lot of the recommendations the next time I'm in any of their respective cities.

[crowmuncher]

have you tried their medianoche?

[scottca075]

Probably a new Food Network or Travel Channel TV show, but I'll bite.

Bay Cities Deli - The Godmother, spicy with everything
Langer's - Pastrami or chopped liver, but not together
Nate 'n Al's - Hard salami
Porto's - Cubano sandwich
Bahn Mi My Tho - Special Cold Cut Ham Sandwich
Philippe the Original - Lamb double dipped
Gallo's Deli - Gallo Combo

There is a 374 answer post to this same question about 5 days back.

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Philippe the Original
1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

[wienermobile]

1. Any Langer's Deli Pastrami Sandwich.
2. Brent's Deli Black Pastrami Rueben.
3.Tie between Mendocino Farms Steak BLT and their Prosciutto & Roasted Chicken.
4. Bay Cities Italian Deli Godmother. (i love that bread)
5. Big Mista's BBQ Brisket sandwich..
Runners up
Nom Nom Truck's Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
Fundamental's hot short rib sandwich
& Apple Pan's Egg Salad

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Apple Pan
10801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Langer's Delicatessen
704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Bay Cities Italian Deli
1517 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Brent's Deli
19565 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA 91324

Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

fundamental Los Angeles
1303 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

[wienermobile]

Oh sorry, how could I forget the barbeque pork belly sandwich at Animal,

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Animal
435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

[fishinwater]

"The Sandwich"-Roma Deli
Marinated Pork Cemita-Cemitas Poblanas Elvirita
Godmother-Bay Cities
Bahn Mi (with pork)-Bahn Mi My Tho
Italian Sub-Marios Italian Deli
Pastrami-Langers
Chic-fil-a-Chic-fil-a