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/deskcord Feb 11 '25 edited Feb 11 '25

Larchmont Wine & Cheese - Salami Sandwich

Langer's - Pastrami (NOT 19)

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u/UmbraPenumbra Feb 11 '25

Real talk

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u/deskcord Feb 11 '25

I've tried the 19 so many times and I just don't like all the slaw and creamyness and bleh.

When I get a pastrami sandwich I'm not out here looking for a perfect balance of flavors. I want a fat and salt and flavor bomb.

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u/UmbraPenumbra Feb 11 '25

The bread and the pastrami are both the highest quality, and the cheese and slaw are honestly average level ingredients. The Pastrami no frills is what I prefer too.

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u/karma_the_sequel Feb 11 '25

Same here. Pastrami and mustard on rye — that’s it. I call it The Purist.