I am devastated that I didn't remember to snap a photo, though Johnny's lived up to its recommendation! CHILI BURGER -A perfect smear of chili, almost like a spread, which made it super easy to handle -A great kick with sliced jalapeño -The patty was juicy and perfectly soaked up by the brioche bun FRIES -Crinkle cut and well seasoned -Crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside I'll be back given the amazing service and beautiful adjacent beer garden! read more

Still delicious and consistent after all these decades. Had the Pastrami with Swiss and extra pickles. So darn good. The outdoor patio is nice day and night (fire pit lit at night) and the indoor seating is classic and nostalgic with jukeboxes at the counter and booths. So fun! read more

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I finally paid a visit back to Johnny's pastrami after 45 years. I remembered going there when I was pregnant with my son at 2:00 and 3:00 am of craving a dipped pastrami. Well, today I was not disappointed. The pastrami was delicious, the bread was well toasted and the pastrami was nice and hot. My side was cole slaw that hit the spot as well. I'll definitely go back there soon, but not too soon. Perhaps, every 3-4 months. Lol! read more

Was craving a sandwich, and this spot had been on my list for awhile now. I decided to drive down and check it out. I parked about a block away and walked down the street. Order outside at the window, and then they call your name to pick up your food. I went with a Pastrami Stack (Thick cut pastrami, mustard, Swiss cheese and cole slaw on some marbled rye). It was about $25.00. I hung out to the side and they called my name. They hooked me up with some pickles and peppers and I took my tray to a picnic bench to dig in. How was it? Solid! Pastrami Sandwich- This sandwich looked great! I dug in and was pretty impressed. The pastrami was incredibly smokey flavored (I loved it) and had a great chew. The mustard mix was tasty, the cheese nice and melty, and the cole slaw gave it some nice texture. The only thing I didn't really like was the bread. It was ok, but a little too griddled/toasted and rough in my mouth. Also, the sandwich was extremely salty. While eating, my mouth was bone dry and started to puff up...that type of salty! I powered through though, and really enjoyed the sandwich. The place is cool! There is a ton of seating available, and they have a full attached bar next door. Would be a cool spot to watch a game, have some drinks, and enjoy some food. I would definitely come back, just armed with a ton of water ;-). read more

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Found myself close by, so I just had to stop by for a bite of lunch. This time I grabbed the Pastrami Burnt Ends and the Jalapeño Mac & Cheese. The staff was friendly and fast as always, and while the patio was mostly empty at this early time, it was thrumming with music and the anticipation of a crowd showing up to watch World Cup matches. The Pastrami Burnt Ends were both crispy and juicy, with a rich, highly seasoned flavor that really hits the pleasure centers. A dab of the included whole grain mustard provides the perfect, acidic contrast to the fatty cut, and rounds out the bite nicely. They also include a side of their slightly spicy house-made Russian dressing; this is also a savory, enjoyable dab, but may be a tad too unctuous for some. The Jalapeño Mac & Cheese is pretty darned fantastic. Creamy without being soupy, cheesy without being over the top, and spicy without overkill. A very well-rounded recipe that's very satisfying. I also really appreciate the individualized serving in a small pie pan with breadcrumb topping: it's a presentation that's much more appealing than a mere scoop into a cup. The folks here really do pay attention to everything. My second time here, and my second time really loving it. Next time I've gotta try their sausage -- others were eating those, and they looked amazing. read more

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I stopped in here for lunch over the weekend, not knowing anything about the menu beforehand. I walked up to the window, saw a picture of their Johnny Burger and decided on the spot that that's what I wanted. What a hefty burger alone! It was overloaded with pastrami and came with a pickle slice on the side. Honestly, I didn't even need fries because the burger was enough for me. They also have a nice outdoor space with shaded tables that makes for a nice gathering spot to enjoy your meal and hang out. read more

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I've been eating at Johnny's Pastrami for over 30 years. After the ownership changed, I heard a lot of the recipes had changed too, so I decided to just remember it the way it used to be and stopped going. Recently, I decided to give it another chance and ordered a pastrami sandwich. I was pleasantly surprised -- it was delicious. The service was good, the food came out fast, and the place had a great atmosphere. It was busy on a beautiful day, and people were hanging out enjoying themselves. My only complaint is that they no longer have the delicious kosher pickles and peppers that were always a staple at the original restaurant. Other than that, I'm happy I gave them another shot. read more

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Stopped by Johnnie's Pastrami and everything was solid. We ordered the Johnny Fries, the Johnny Burger, and the pastrami sandwich -- and the pastrami was easily my favorite part of the meal. The thicker-cut slices were tender, fatty, juicy, and packed with flavor in the best way. The Johnny Fries were nicely loaded without being over the top, and even the coleslaw surprised me. It had a slight sweetness that worked really well with the richer food. Great vibe overall too -- good cocktails, relaxed atmosphere, and the kind of place where you accidentally keep eating even after saying you're full. read more

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The pastrami is still good..but hey Johnnys this isnt real cheese.. it doesn't melt gotta do better been coming here since the original.. read more

Johnny's Pastrami - Pastrami with fake cheese that doesn't melt .. - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Johnny's Pastrami on West Adams has been highly recommended by my Yelp Buddy Joseph A. for some time now, so I'm glad we were able to finally check it out. Their parking lot has been converted to an outdoor seating area, but my boyfriend and I got lucky with street parking nearby. We got super lucky because there was no line when we came, but we saw a long line when we were leaving so we probably just dodged their peak hours. You order at the cashier and they give you a pager that goes off when you're ready. My boyfriend and I shared a Full Pastrami Sandwich ($21) with thick sliced pastrami on rye bread and potato salad, a Matzo Ball Soup ($13), a Banana Cream Pie ($6) for Pi day, and a Mexican Coke ($4). I appreciate that they were able to note that my pie was for later and we were able to pick it up later on with the receipt. All of the seating is outdoor. You seat yourself. There were plenty of tables but it was a hot day and not many shaded spots. We got a somewhat shaded table. When we got our food, everything was wrapped up and even taped up. I feel like it's a bit wasteful and unnecessary when we're eating it there. As for the food, the pastrami sandwich was really good. The thick cut definitely differentiate them from the competitors in this category. The marble rye was good too. I just thought that the sandwich is on the small side. The matzo ball soup was delicious. If I lived closer this is something I would repeat order any time I'm under the weather. The potato salad came with half an egg which I liked because I love eggs. The complimentary pickles were nice too. Then we get our banana cream pie. It was more cream than banana but we were being festive for pi day so it is what it is. Not something I would get again but it was convenient for me to knock out my pi day pie. Come here for that thick pastrami and matzo ball soup! Thanks Joseph A. for the recommendation! read more

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Yikes! A guest and I rolled through with a major appetite looking forward to a good footlong or at least to split one. Little did we expect to be at Jersey Mike's (my next review) in less than an hour! Wow this Johnny pastrami is normally is a high performer both in quality of food and crew, but today was a major letdown. All of the food pictured came out cold and the fries tasted like they were redone. So while the optics were there, the actual product sucked. Perhaps this was due to the fact that we arrived prior to the rush or the lunch crowd, but still no one goes to Johnny pastrami for a sandwich of coldness. read more

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Amazing portion size. Walked there for lunch. No wait. Good little patio seating area. Fries were amazingly crispy and crunchy. Loved the aioli sauce that came with them. Overall will come again. read more

Johnny's Pastrami - French dip with side of fries and bbq brisket - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Johnny's Pastrami is a long time classic in this area. It's one of the places I always look forward to visiting when in the area. Their Pastrami sandwiches are always flavorful and definitely filling. The outdoor dining area is large and there's an establishment directly a few feet away where you can enjoy an adult beverage while watching a game. read more

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Johnny's has been on my list, and I finally made it! The pastrami was calling, and I had to answer. Here are the three sandwich styles: Mustard (mixed mustard and meat), Stacked (mixed mustard, coleslaw, and Swiss cheese), and Reuben (Thousand Island, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut). It costs an extra dollar for the Stacked or Reuben styles. I ordered the Thick Sliced on Rye Pastrami Reuben ($22.00). It came with generous heaps of pastrami that had a good smoky flavor, but it was a bit salty, oily, and fatty. I'm big time fan of Rye and the toasted Marble Tartine was a good, but a bit of a mouthful and hard to chew. The sauerkraut complemented the sandwich well. The thousand island dressing wasn't overpowering and it took a backseat to the BBQ flavor. The complimentary pickles and peppers were a nice touch, and the potato salad had a nice, sweet tang and I like how there was an egg on top with a sprinkle of paprika. Overall, it was a heavy meal and very filling even for a big boy like me, and the sandwich would be better shared. It's not something I could eat every day, but once in awhile. read more

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Pastrami fries were fire. The set up is unique sat at the bar and went to get my food and sat in the outside area. Great place for large groups, kids and family. read more

The food is phenomenal, full stop. But on delivery they send everything in 'tamper proof' bags with zero air inlet, so everything arrives moist and steamed. PLEASE stop using these stupid bags, or at least poke a hole in them. read more

Finally we made it to West Adams to try the legendary Johnny's pastrami. It's an old school spot that in recent years has had a total upgrade on the location yet same old delicious food! The neighborhood has started to show signs of revitalization and thanks to Johnny's you have a cool place to eat and hangout in the bar and/or the backyard patio. My son and I shared the original thin cut dip and the toasted marbled rye thick cut "stacked style" with coleslaw and swiss cheese and a side of fries. First bite test - Crunchy toasted outside, sweet and juicy pastrami with creamy swiss and coleslaw inside. Unbelievable taste. Hard to truly describe without it melting in your own mouth. Hayden's first bite! "Says Dad it's better than Langers!" I said hush your mouth sucker! Until I too dove in! (Different but equally the best sando in LA!) a true delight. We followed up with the original which was light and tasty and easily great in its own but the marbled thick cut won over our hearts. The super crispy fries are great and we both loved them. It's worth the drive. read more

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TL;DR: Pastrami is delicious as expected potato salad is good too. Parking is a problem. So I happen to be in the area and wanted to try Johnny's pastrami I am a fan of some of the other fast food places with the huge pastrami sandwiches that are dipped in the pastrami juice so I went with the Pastrami Dip instead of the regular pastrami. I noticed that the meat is not all fatty like most other places. The sandwich as a little messy because of the dipping in the juice but the sandwich was really good. Also got a side of potato salad and that was good too as it had a half of boiled egg on top. This is definitely a sandwich worth to try if you like pastrami. But I did not have a good experience finding parking. There is valet service but I'm not going to valet for a fast food place. The place is adjacent to a neighborhood so you are looking for spots in front of houses and it was difficult to find something. Took me about a good 15 minutes to find parking. Aside from the parking, Johnnys is definitely worth a visit, especially if you like a juicy pastrami sandwich. read more

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Where do I start because this particular Johnny's pastrami I come too quite often!! Customer service was great!!! My biggest concern was mixing old pastrami meat with new pastrami meat!! Not, cool. We pay as consumers entirely too much for this. You can tell in the taste of the meat. Again, I frequent here quite often.... enough to know the difference! Oh, and another thing .... way too much fat on that pastrami as well. Come on always good in the Hood with you guys! But, this time you'll failed me BIG TIME!!!!!! read more

Low key vibe but high key food. I got a regular cheeseburger bit it was so good. My sister got the brisket sandwich and it made me wish I'd made that choice. Fries were cooked perfectly, crinkle cut crisp outside, soft and hot inside. I had their specialty soda with basil in it....so refreshing! Fast service! read more

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Hidden GEM LOVED every bite! Pastrami is sliced thin the way I like it. Flavorful bites full off richness. My daughters chicken sandwich was so tasty. The batter on the chicken was light she enjoyed every bite. It was big enough for her to share. My son's sandwich was a thicker piece of pastrami my son said the rye bread added a distinctive taste that elevated the thick cuts of pastrami. PLAIN fries were better. At the END we shared the s'mores dessert OH MY GOSH! Loved it so much didn't think I would I thought it was going to be too rich because chocolate. I was wrong! It was so delicious. We took a banana cream pie slice but maybe it would have tasted better there. Wasn't crazy about it would stick with the s'mores dessert 100%. This place is perfect for small and big families. Great to hangout with friends too! Service was quick and you picked up your items at a window when they are ready. read more

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Had the best pastrami on tartine rye and huge bowl of matzoh ball soup. Meat was super flavorful and tender like butter. Bread was perfectly toasted. Soup was full of noodles, veggies and the fluffiest matzo ball. The fresh dill was a lovely addition. I couldn't finish it all so I made 2 meals out of it. The service was courteous from start to finish. read more

Go for the pastrami, stay for the matzo ball soup. When Bird G's closed, I thought that was it for Los Angeles matzo ball soup that isn't flavorless, disappointing or inedible. (Happily, Birdie G's is scheduled to open at Fairmont Century Plaza this summer). I tried the interpretation at Max & Helen's, which was okay. But I like better than okay. Then I stumbled upon Johnny's Pastrami, a place totally off my radar. I need new radar. The pastrami sandwich reminded me of the first time I ate at Katz's and the matzo ball soup was as good as the best I have ever tried. I love when food makes you happy. I am happy. read more

Johnny's Pastrami - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a strong four stars; the bad stuff first. A bit too much fat on the pastrami. I love fat on my pastrami but this was a bit too much. All the seating for dining is outdoors so if it's especially hot or raining then it can be uncomfortable. Cold weather is not a problem because they have plenty of gas patio heaters. The GOOD stuff is the food, really yummy burgers, the buns in my opinion are perfect and even though there is too much fat, the pastrami it is delicious. I like the pastrami chopped so that it's easier to pick off the extra fat. It's a great local joint! The service is very good as well, top marks for that. read more

The pastrami fries are insanely fire, plus a legendary pastrami burger that's foodie's dream. The entire place is huge with the perfect vibe if you want to have a high-quality meal outside, plus a bar next door if you want a drink. They have A very Welcoming team, and I will be back for these items time and time again. read more

It's our first time here. Food was awesome!!! Either dip or not. We ordered Pastrami and corned beef. You get pickles with it. Staffs are friendly and accommodating. We definitely will be coming back for more on our next visit this read more

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Recently, I had a disappointing experience with this restaurant that has long been a part of the community. Prior to arriving, I called the establishment to confirm their closing time and was informed that the last call for orders was at 11:45 PM. I mentioned that I had a celebrity client in town and needed to place an order for a party of ten. He said yes come on in Despite this, when I arrived at 11:43 PM, I was told that the restaurant was closed. I encountered parking issues and had to block their driveway temporarily. When I inquired about the discrepancy regarding the last call time, the shift leader responded dismissively, which felt disrespectful and nonchalant. Although this restaurant is no longer black-owned, I have always made an effort to support local businesses to help generate revenue within the community. However, due to this experience, I have decided that I will not return to this restaurant in the future. read more

Johnny's Pastrami - The rude shift leader. - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Look, this is a very limited review but it bears mentioning: I am sick an NEEDED matzo ball soup. It ain't easy to come by in certain areas of L.A., and this fell right on my commute home from work. Ordering online was easy, it was ready as I pulled up, and when I got home to eat I was NOT disappointed! It was absolutely delicious. The portion was generous, the matzo ball was tender, the noodles plentiful, although I don't need the dill. Thinking about getting it again today. Now I'm interested to see what else they have to offer. Johnny's is alright with me thus far! read more

I just had Katz in NYC, then came back and had Johnny's again. Johnny's is definitively better due to the more flavorful and smokier pastrami as well as the tartine bread which is 100x better. read more

A tried iand Los Angeles gem! It's not exactly cheap but the taste and quality are always top of the line. I only get the pastrami sandwich. Also the potato salad with the egg on top is so delicious! The only downside is parking is really hard to find. The service is always fast and friendly. They have a nice dining area but I always get mine to go read more

Johnny's Pastrami - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time trying this place trying to eat away my sorrows after watching the lakers get swept at crypto. This place is an unassuming oasis where the only problem is no parking. The chili cheese fries are top tier and the pastrami dip with the dip on the side was way better than the hat. read more

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Wish the menu was a bit more balanced but you can't beat the lifesaving nature of a resuraunt with tons of space open late Saved us so much driving around ktown hungry asf read more

It was good. Good food, great service. Nice environment. Love the fire ring and patio read more

Amazing food! The service is great, and I love the fact that I can go to the bar right next door to eat in there while having a drink. read more

Johnny's Pastrami - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Casual diner vibes in the heart of the West Adams neighborhood. Friendly staff all the way to the cooks smiling at us as we waited for our to go order. The fries and pastrami were what we expected with local flavor that hit the spot after LAX. An iconic late night spot in LA! read more

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We were in the mood for good pastrami and Langers is closed on Sundays. Fortunately, we found Johnny's close by, and it was a great find. The pastrami was thick cut, smokey and tender. You get better value here as it is cheaper than Langers or Johnnie's (Sepulveda). The matzo ball soup was delicious, served piping hot and with thin noodles. The fries was crispy and fresh. The banana cream pie was also really good, with lots of whipped cream, nice and refreshing on a hot afternoon. All the seating are outside, with some umbrellas and shade. Unfortunately the umbrellas are on the small side and don't provide that much shade. Parking is a little difficult. You can pay $10, which we refused to do, or drive around the neighborhood. We found street parking about a block away. Overall a very good spot for thick cut pastrami sandwich and we will be back. read more

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I've been eating at this location since it was the hood Johnny's Pastrami!! Ifkyk!! They have really upgraded this location. It's very nice out front and the seating in the middle is very nice as well. The bar is well put together. We ordered three pastrami sandwiches. The bread was very soft however the meat was very dry. We ordered through the app and when we arrived, they told us our order was not ready. We waited 20 minutes, went back to the window and they asked us what we ordered. We explained that we ordered three pastrami sandwiches online; they told us just a minute. After another 20 minutes of waiting, they came to the window and told us their online ticketing system was not working and our order would be out right away. So now we're an hour in waiting for three pastrami sandwiches. Had we have not went back to the window three times, we probably would still be sitting there waiting now. What truly bothered me was after all of that waiting, they forgot the pickles, which turned into another wait. We won't be back but would recommend for others to try. read more

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The pastrami is stacked thick, juicy, and packed with flavor--perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of fat. Each bite is tender and satisfying, whether you get it on rye or as a plate. It's no-frills, old-school deli food done exactly how it should be. Portions are generous, the flavors are bold, and nothing feels watered down or overthought. This is comfort food that hits hard and leaves you full. If you're craving a legit pastrami sandwich and want a spot that stays true to its roots, Johnny's Pastrami is a must-visit. Timeless, satisfying, and always worth it. read more

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I ordered matzo ball soup and a half sandwich of pastrami on rye with mustard and a side of coleslaw and pickles. The soup size was good for $10. The matzo ball was a good consistency and the shredded chicken breast and thin noodles were good. Unfortunately the meal was ruined by too much salt. I like salt but I couldn't eat the soup because of the intense salty brine base. The $15 half sandwich was okay but the crust was so hard, I had to cut it off. Next time I'll go to an authentic kosher deli. read more

Been around a long time and is consistently delicious! Best pastrami in town! I get mine dipped, extra meet, extra pickles and mustard! Too big not to share or have the other half for breakfast. read more