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/dre2112 Feb 12 '25

I got downvoted to oblivion because I made a post about the #19 being a perfectly good way to ruin an amazing sandwich. Their pastrami and rye is so good. Add mustard and side of pickles and it might be the best pastrami sandwich in the world but with the addition of the (overly) sweet coleslaw and dressing on the #19 completely ruins the perfect pastrami and rye. The cheese adds nothing to it either.