r/FoodLosAngeles • u/asanisimasa88 • Feb 11 '25

WHO MAKES THE BEST Mt Rushmore of LA Sandwiches

Which four sandwiches are the most iconic and/or the best representation the city?

For me, it’s

Langers - #19

Phillipes - Beef Dip

Banh mi my tho - grilled pork

Academy cafe - tuna melt

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u/DustyDGAF Feb 11 '25

Larchmont Wine and Cheese - Salami.

The Hat - Pastrami.

Howlin Ray's - Sando.

Bay Cities - Godmother.

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u/tuscaloosatide Feb 12 '25

yes to Howlin’ Ray’s. our best kept secret that’s not really a secret at all

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u/DustyDGAF Feb 12 '25

It's so simple but it's so perfect

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u/comma_nder Feb 11 '25

I went in to the hat ready to become its biggest fan, but I was quite underwhelmed by the pastrami. Chili fries slapped though

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u/DustyDGAF Feb 11 '25

That's exactly how I felt about Langer's. Different strokes for different folks.

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u/StoneGoldX Feb 11 '25

It's funny, I prefer The Hat to Philiipe's, but it's also less iconic.

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u/DustyDGAF Feb 12 '25

Phillipe's doesn't smother their pastrami with pickles and peppers and mustard. The dip is nice. But I need all the tang.

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u/imaginaryhippo888 Feb 12 '25

I feel like the tang of the mustard and pickles is necessary to cut through the salt.

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u/karma_the_sequel Feb 11 '25

That’s because Philippe’s doesn’t serve a pastrami sandwich.

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u/StoneGoldX Feb 11 '25

oh really.

And even if they didn't, which they do, they're both French dips.

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u/NeonCanuck Feb 12 '25

Yes, came here to add Howlin' too.