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    Johnny's Pastrami

    4.0 (817 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Johnny Burger
    Brinny S.

    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.

    Brittany J.

    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.

    Half Sandwich - Thick Sliced on Rye Bread Johnny Burger Johnny's Fries Potato Salad
    Jimmy V.

    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.

    French dip with side of fries and bbq brisket
    Aimee G.

    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.

    Lunch time double pastrami and cheese.

    N4578089 says Yes Johnny's pastrami is my favorite place to go ! Apartment 202 at Fame Arms Apartment

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    Melody O.

    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.

    Van D.

    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!

    Robert G.

    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.

    Thick Sliced on Rye Pastrami Reuben $22.00
    Erik G.

    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.

    The rude shift leader.

    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.

    Super crispy crinkled cut French fries
    Michael R.

    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.

    c k.

    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.

    Deidra W.

    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!

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    The pastrami meat has changed since the new opening a few years ago. The buns and the pastrami is not kosher anymore.

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    Got half a pastrami sandwich with mustard and it was excellent. Out door seating was nice with plenty of places to sit

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    Ask the Community - Johnny's Pastrami

    What is it like to host events there? Their website says you can book the place for private events.

    I can't say for sure, as I haven't had an event there -- but they have a good deal of space outside with tables and a pretty large indoor bar area. You can definitely host a good number of people there for an indoor/outdoor event. I can imagine… Read more

    Is the Pastrami prepared like the original Johnnie Pastrami?

    Yes. However, needed to be a bit more wet.

    Do they deliver or do have to order from a delivery company?

    I'm sure they do Uber eats and door dash I do not believe they have a self delivery system though,

    Are 18 year olds allowed in the outside area?

    Yes, they are

    What are your hours of operation and is there a need for a reservation?

    No need to reserve. You order from a walk-up window. Go get some food!

    Is there any place to park?

    Yes, there is private lot right to the west of the restaurant

    Is this Johnnie's affiliated with the Johnnie's in Culver City?

    No it's not. T

    Are the chefs using charcoal lighter fluid for the burnt ends pastrami? I got a Johnny burger and a brisket sandwich & they both smelled & tasted of charcoal lighter fluid.

    It is a more Smokey flavor, but it did not taste like lighter fluid to me. I think it is just the wood that they are using to cook the meat.

    How do you order for delivery?

    Postmates app. 👍

    I forgot to ask the cashier this question when I was there earlier, but how many calories does the crispy chicken sandwich have, and how much sodium does it contain????…

    Did you actually ask this? Answer: if you are worried about calories or sodium content then don't… Read more

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    My oldest had an appointment in Southern CA and we were looking for a place to grab lunch…read moreafterwards. We both love Katsu and eggs so we decided this would be the spot. When we visited I noticed a good amount of tables, but there was only a couple dining in other than us. I know this is a popular spot because I kept hearing the DoorDash sound go off. The inside of the restaurant looked pretty clean, you're also able to see most of the kitchen so you know food is being prepped in a clean environment. There was a gentleman helping us with our order and he was very friendly. The katsu I ordered was delicious. My son opted for the vegetarian route and his protein was a mushroom. I actually liked everything we got, but the boy was disappointed with the mushroom. He was not a fan of the slightly sweet taste. My favorite item was definitely the strawberry creme sandwich. The sandwich was not overly sweet, but it was still memorable. I would love to come back to have it again. The egg sando was a little bit of a let down for me, my son thought the same. It's actually surprising that we were not fans because both of us LOVE eggs. Definitely think you need to check this place out because that strawberry sandwich is delicious.

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