Johnnies Pastrami

[C-2]

Philippe’s is all about the experience for sure, it’s super fun to go there.

 

[4Waters]

You guys really like Diana's. I'm sorry I've never got anything good from there. They use to order it at work and we had to tell them no more. There is a much better green wet asada burrito across from Santa Fe Imports. Taqueria la mexicana

I do actually but the place you are talking about was outside my response area. We liked Yellow basket, H. Salt fish and chips and The Great Steak and Potato Co on 190th as well. If we covered a little north we hit Astro Burger.

 

[4Waters]

Philippe’s is all about the experience for sure, it’s super fun to go there.

Agreed about the experience, it's good but for the same price you get waaaay more pastrami at The Hat

 

[NicPaus]

I do actually but the place you are talking about was outside my response area. We liked Yellow basket, H. Salt fish and chips and The Great Steak and Potato Co on 190th as well. If we covered a little north we hit Astro Burger.

My good friends family owned that yellow basket and a few others. His sister is still running 1.

I use to go to that great steak often when I was living that way. Been a while. There was a BJs kabobs on other side of Walmart from it that was bomb. But the rent increase chased them off.

South of there on western I would eat breakfast burritos all the time at Fantastic. My AYSO coach as a kid owns. Recently burned. Hopefully he rebuilds. I have no go to for quick breakfast.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Yep. My Moms favorite pizza place. Got to get a antipasta salad with it.

I think my parents knew the fam/owners. Grew up around the corner from there and Dianas just north of Sepulveda in Sun Ray Manor off Main.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Agreed about the experience, it's good but for the same price you get waaaay more pastrami at The Hat

You get way more everything at The Hat.

 

[boatnam2]

My good friends family owned that yellow basket and a few others. His sister is still running 1.

I use to go to that great steak often when I was living that way. Been a while. There was a BJs kabobs on other side of Walmart from it that was bomb. But the rent increase chased them off.

South of there on western I would eat breakfast burritos all the time at Fantastic. My AYSO coach as a kid owns. Recently burned. Hopefully he rebuilds. I have no go to for quick breakfast.

I think the 2 meat Breakfast burro at Carson burger is pretty solid, been hitting it for over 30 years.

 

[Gramps]

Mattel colleagues as in Hot Wheels? Do tell more

Here's some Hot Wheels for ya....

 

[trophybug19]

Is that close by your house. Sister is not to far from you by Los coyotes and spring. I will hit it next time I am there.

The La mexicana place is by my work on Santa fe and pch. John's though is by my house. And yeah that place is great lots of variety

 

[76 Southwind]

For the enthusiastic eaters in the crowd. Did the bi-annual pilgrimage to Johnnies today to meet some Mattel colleagues for lunch. The place did not disappoint.

Same staff, same quality. Always a pleasure.
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Eastside Italian Deli 1013 Alpine St. LA Best Italian Also killer Pastrami

 

[Lucky Larry]

Here's some Hot Wheels for ya....

LOVE the Hot Wheels hat. Are those actual Hot Wheels or did you make those?

“Mrs.”

 

[bilz]

Eastside Italian Deli 1013 Alpine St. LA Best Italian Also killer Pastrami

Tuesday and Thursday killer Lasagna and pasta.
Roast beef and Pastrami - DA special
Weekly spot when I was working.

 

[Lucky Larry]

Nobody goes to D’Elias grinders in riverside on university!? Still big sandwiches and not to pricey!

https://www.deliasgrinders.com/

High school friend from Notre Dame usually stops on her way through town.

My mom loved their bread.

“Mrs.”

 

[Lucky Larry]

All about the bread…

HA ~ My mom LOVED their bread.

D’Elias used to have a booth at St. Catherine’s school festival every year. My mom would have a couple over the weekend and then stop over after church on Sunday to take some home.

Good ol’ days as they’d have a beer truck there as well ~ .50¢/cup.

“Mrs.”

 

[SoCalDave]

If ever in the north OC area you gotta try Cortina's in Anaheim or Orange. Everything they make is the bomb.

Cortina's Italian Market

cortinasitalianfood.com

 

[TrollerDave]

I went to Johnnie’s yesterday for lunch. It was good. I had the Hat last week. I think I prefer the Hat.
But the best pastrami I’ve had is from a tiny pizza joint by LAX on the corner of Pershing and Manchester called Hank’s.

The only real complaint I have about Johnnie’s is the miniature tables and benches they have for outdoor dining.

 

[Captain Dan]

Eating at The Hat in Murrieta right now!

 

[robert1050]

My good friends family owned that yellow basket and a few others. His sister is still running 1.

I use to go to that great steak often when I was living that way. Been a while. There was a BJs kabobs on other side of Walmart from it that was bomb. But the rent increase chased them off.

South of there on western I would eat breakfast burritos all the time at Fantastic. My AYSO coach as a kid owns. Recently burned. Hopefully he rebuilds. I have no go to for quick breakfast.

I spent 23 years working at a tool & die shop near 223rd & Avalon and had many breakfasts and lunches from the 'Basket. Had their phone number burned in my memory and was on a first name basis with most everyone there. Mid-80's thru early '00's.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Well... let's bring in any Burbank peeps and flare up the Santoros/Giamela's debate.....

The roast beef sandwich at Santoros is my all time favorite. The owners are a really great local family too.

 

[4Waters]

Well... let's bring in any Burbank peeps and flare up the Santoros/Giamela's debate.....

The roast beef sandwich at Santors is my all time favorite. The owners are a really great local family too.

Giamela's is good

 

[pixrthis]

Well... let's bring in any Burbank peeps and flare up the Santoros/Giamela's debate.....

The roast beef sandwich at Santoros is my all time favorite. The owners are a really great local family too.

Goamela’s is my favorite pepper steak but I’ve never had Santoros so I’ll give it a try this week.

 

[stonehenge]

Phillipe's the only place in LA you can have a mediocre dip and share your pickle with a homeless guy! If you have never been I will admit it is still an icon, and back in the 70's & 80's was super cool, but now it is just an icon with many fond memories.

I'm a pastrami whore and have the clogged arteries to prove it.

The Hat-legit

Tops-close to legit

Jonnies-legit

Langers - legit

The Oinkster-close to legit

Special notice to PSC (pasadena sandwich co) - incredible sandwich's, the Del Mar an amazing choice & Buzy Bee is my favorite hole in the wall.





But this last one was a surprise to me and many here may or may not know the place, Rebel BBQ in Blythe, right off the fwy on Lovekin, next to mcdonalds, there food overall is fine, but he sprinkles crack on his pastrami, some of the most tender, amazing shit this fat guy has ever tasted! I go there and buy it by the pound, take it home and bbq burgers for the crew and put this heavenly moist meat on top! He has it outsourced and will not reveal his place. Its not your normal pastrami, it is on a level by itself. Almost to good if that is possible. My mouth is watering just typing this response.

 

[timstoy]

Santa Fe importers in Long Beach has a very good pastrami sandwich. Very busy 11:30 to 1:00, lots of people from the ports and refineries.

 

[TPC]

Johnnies ya park way down the street or around the corner and take the hike. Parking is a challenge.
If we're heading our for destination Pastrami it's Langers and bring a functioning can of Pepper Spray.
His son moved locations once but still in a seedy location.

In NYC for Pastrami its Kats Deli if the line and weather is reasonable,, otherwise Sarges Deli.

 

[TPC]

Phillipe's the only place in LA you can have a mediocre dip and share your pickle with a homeless guy! If you have never been I will admit it is still an icon, and back in the 70's & 80's was super cool, but now it is just an icon with many fond memories.

I'm a pastrami whore and have the clogged arteries to prove it.

The Hat-legit

Tops-close to legit

Jonnies-legit

Langers - legit

The Oinkster-close to legit

Special notice to PSC (pasadena sandwich co) - incredible sandwich's, the Del Mar an amazing choice & Buzy Bee is my favorite hole in the wall.





But this last one was a surprise to me and many here may or may not know the place, Rebel BBQ in Blythe, right off the fwy on Lovekin, next to mcdonalds, there food overall is fine, but he sprinkles crack on his pastrami, some of the most tender, amazing shit this fat guy has ever tasted! I go there and buy it by the pound, take it home and bbq burgers for the crew and put this heavenly moist meat on top! He has it outsourced and will not reveal his place. Its not your normal pastrami, it is on a level by itself. Almost to good if that is possible. My mouth is watering just typing this response.

I remember when Phillipe's raised their price to $2.25 everyone had a hemorrhage.
Good prepared meat but the tasty bun really makes the difference.

 

[rivermobster]

Been going to The Hat since the 70's. HS daze. It would be the first place I would go when I got paid on Fridays.

Pastrami, chilli size, cherry coke. Man I thought I was on top of the world!

The Hat is definitely not the same anymore. WAY too greasy now!!!

Best Pastrami in the SGV?

Gene's Grinders - Monrovia

Might even be better than the OG Hat in Alhambra.

 

[Boat Anchor]

Giamela's is good

Pepper Steak with mustard, the bomb

 

[warpt71]

Famous Philly's in Fort Mohave/Bullhead area definitely did not disappoint last week! I wouldn't go out of my way for it but if I was passing through the area and was hungry I'd make it a point to stop, and wouldn't think of going anywhere else

 

[SPFRONTMAN]

NEW YORK DELI IN TORRANCE FOR BRISKIT ON RY OR THEIR PASTRAMI ON RY. BUSY BEE IN SAN PEDRO FOR THE LOCAL TORPEDO, PASTRAMI OR MEATBALL FOR ME.

Well the wife and I decided on a little bike ride on such a nice day, so we ended up at Johnnies. Strawberry shake was great, the pastrami, eh, I've had better like mentioned above. We were warned that after you've sat down and they take your order it's going to take at least 40-45 minutes. For one pastrami sandwich the wife and I split, a water, coke, strawberry shake and onion rings! Won't go again. People that have said this place is great, don't know what a good lean pastrami taste like LOL, don't take it personal.
If you've never been to Busy Bee, do not go between 10-2, the line is going down the sidewalk and that's before you get inside and parking is going to be a bitch. Unless you want the ready made torpedo there in a box on top of the deli case, you can walk past everyone, grab the sandmich and go to the register.

 

[SPFRONTMAN]

NEW YORK DELI IN TORRANCE OR BUSY BEE IN SAN PEDRO FOR ME

Need to try Johnnie's. Working in PV on the pedro side this week. Been grabbing pastrami sandwiches from Busy Bees.

Don't go, read my post, not that great, hell I've had better pastrami samiches at Fantastic Cafe

 

[NicPaus]

@SPFRONTMAN the corned beef at New York deli is bomb also. And they have the best pasta salad. I remember when he was building his house and having issues. I helped him out and got free sandwiches for like 2 years. Was eating there constantly.

Busy Bee parking has always been there issue. But it has not been crazy packed since they raised prices. Torpedo used to be $5.50. I would get a pastrami and grab a Torpedo for late day snack.

I have been hitting the Bonellos pizza in Pedro. 2 slices salad and soda. But also been switching it up for there torpedo sandwich. Add pepperoni for a $1. Much easier to park and not as far as busy bee. I have a job on centre. But it ends Tuesday.

 

[SPFRONTMAN]

Yep. My Moms favorite pizza place. Got to get a antipasta salad with it.

I go to the one in Pedro on Western Ave, and Westmont. Teresa Sardisco is my neighbor, her family started Dominicks. Was there Friday night, they had a fundraiser with proceeds going to Taper Ave, schools robotics class that's going to Dallas, Texas for the world championships, so we went to support the team. She custom made me Rigatoni with Alfredo sauce, a little garlic and sausage pizza topping sprinkled on top. (-:

 

[NicPaus]

NEW YORK DELI IN TORRANCE OR BUSY BEE IN SAN PEDRO FOR ME

Don't go, read my post, not that great, hell I've had better pastrami samiches at Fantastic Cafe

That pedro fantastic is meh. My old AYSO Coach sold it many years ago. The one He still owns on Western and Del Amo is the bomb. But it burned down a few months ago. And just sitting. There pastrami is good. Ordered it often. Mainly went for the breakfast burritos. They did have the best chili cheese fries around. And the chicken salad with ranch ask for a extra side of ranch is dam good. Hopefully they rebuild. The son had burger city grill which was great. Changed it to eat fantastic and it went to shit and overpriced. The best burger in Torrance now is old Torrance across from LA Capilla at Local Kitchen.

 

[SPFRONTMAN]

Famous Philly's in Fort Mohave/Bullhead area definitely did not disappoint last week! I wouldn't go out of my way for it but if I was passing through the area and was hungry I'd make it a point to stop, and wouldn't think of going anywhere else

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Is that the place next to the car wash? If it is, I've heard their samichs are pretty good. Every time I think of stopping by I'm towing the boat, the place doesn't look maneuvering a trailer around up there so we by pass it. Going next week and I'll give it a try.

 

[SPFRONTMAN]

@SPFRONTMAN the corned beef at New York deli is bomb also. And they have the best pasta salad. I remember when he was building his house and having issues. I helped him out and got free sandwiches for like 2 years. Was eating there constantly.

Busy Bee parking has always been there issue. But it has not been crazy packed since they raised prices. Torpedo used to be $5.50. I would get a pastrami and grab a Torpedo for late day snack.

I have been hitting the Bonellos pizza in Pedro. 2 slices salad and soda. But also been switching it up for there torpedo sandwich. Add pepperoni for a $1. Much easier to park and not as far as busy bee. I have a job on centre. But it ends Tuesday.

Corned beef, forgot about that one

 

[SPFRONTMAN]

That pedro fantastic is meh. My old AYSO Coach sold it many years ago. The one He still owns on Western and Del Amo is the bomb. But it burned down a few months ago. And just sitting. Their pastrami is good. Ordered it often. Mainly went for the breakfast burritos. They did have the best chili cheese fries around. And the chicken salad with ranch ask for an extra side of ranch is dam good. Hopefully they rebuild. The son had burger city grill which was great. Changed it to eat fantastic and it went to shit and wife and I went to over priced. The best burger in Torrance now is old Torrance across from LA Capilla at Local Kitchen.

Went to Burger City Grill the one on Torrance Blvd. and Cabrillo (turns into Van Ness) about a month ago. Right down the street from La Capilla.

 

[SPFRONTMAN]

That pedro fantastic is meh. My old AYSO Coach sold it many years ago. The one He still owns on Western and Del Amo is the bomb. But it burned down a few months ago. And just sitting. There pastrami is good. Ordered it often. Mainly went for the breakfast burritos. They did have the best chili cheese fries around. And the chicken salad with ranch ask for a extra side of ranch is dam good. Hopefully they rebuild. The son had burger city grill which was great. Changed it to eat fantastic and it went to shit and overpriced. The best burger in Torrance now is old Torrance across from LA Capilla at Local Kitchen.

Fantastics are in San Pedro, the one that burned down, one on Narbonne north of Lomita Blvd. and one on Cherry Ave. and Wardlow.

 

[NicPaus]

Fantastics are in San Pedro, the one that burned down, one on Narbonne north of Lomita Blvd. and one on Cherry Ave. and Wardlow.

One on Western and Del amo also that burned. By Smog City brewery. At one point I think Alex owned all of them. That was 30 years ago though when he was my soccer coach . His Son has 3 locations that were Burger city. Pch and oak, Torrance Blvd and Artesia in North Torrance. The city slicker burger was off the charts until they changed it to eat fantastic.


I buy lunch every day so have eaten a lot of places. My go to lately is Fanoos grill on PCH in harbor city. Across from the old run down titty bar just east of Western. Beef or chicken koobideh lunch box is $9 with a coke. Used to go to the other location in rolling hills Plaza once a week. The steak kabob lunch plate is great also. Best quality food for the price. They just opened that location so not sure how long the lunch specials will last at those prices.

 

[lbhsbz]

I'm surprised Tomboy's wasn't mentioned...I haven't really found anything that comes close.

 

[NicPaus]

I'm surprised Tomboy's wasn't mentioned...I haven't really found anything that comes close.

Where is it? Not Tommy's in Wilmas.

 

[warpt71]

Is that the place next to the car wash? If it is, I've heard their samichs are pretty good. Every time I think of stopping by I'm towing the boat, the place doesn't look maneuvering a trailer around up there so we by pass it. Going next week and I'll give it a try.

No carwash that I remember seeing. 95 just south of Valencia.

4320 hwy 95 to be exact

 

[caribbean20]

I'm surprised Tomboy's wasn't mentioned...I haven't really found anything that comes close.

I just looked at their menu and see a N.Y. Style Pastrami samich listed. A good deli samich at a fast food burger joint? Never would’ve thunk it.

Giving it a try next time I’m out that way.

 

[lbhsbz]

Where is it? Not Tommy's in Wilmas.

Manhattan beach blvd just west of aviation, and there another one on Marine under the metro rail.

 

[01erionracing]

Another pastrami lover here from me to all my kids love pastrami. The Hat is my go to place for over 30 years and still love it, I've tried many other pastrami restaurants but The Hat still my best choice. I will try Johnnie next time I am in the LA area.

 

[SPFRONTMAN]

Fantastics are in San Pedro, the one that burned down, one on Narbonne north of Lomita Blvd. and one on Cherry Ave. and Wardlow.

You mentioned it, here now for a late lunch

 

[thedan]

No carwash that I remember seeing. 95 just south of Valencia.

4320 hwy 95 to be exact

I think he is talking about “The Hut”. Two locations in AZ. Bright yellow Photomat sized building. They have pastrami. It was ok, but it isn’t The Hat.

 

[boatpi]

To pages the talking about pastrami’s unless you got a 45 on your waistband just in case, you might wanna leave Johnnies alone.

All of that said, I think you’re very concurs for many decades. Overall, you can’t beat the Hat!

 

[warpt71]

I think he is talking about “The Hut”. Two locations in AZ. Bright yellow Photomat sized building. They have pastrami. It was ok, but it isn’t The Hat.

I tried The Hut when I first moved to town, I haven't been back.........it was not what I was looking for.

 

[BIGRED9158]

Phillipe's the only place in LA you can have a mediocre dip and share your pickle with a homeless guy! If you have never been I will admit it is still an icon, and back in the 70's & 80's was super cool, but now it is just an icon with many fond memories.

I'm a pastrami whore and have the clogged arteries to prove it.

The Hat-legit

Tops-close to legit

Jonnies-legit

Langers - legit

The Oinkster-close to legit

Special notice to PSC (pasadena sandwich co) - incredible sandwich's, the Del Mar an amazing choice & Buzy Bee is my favorite hole in the wall.





But this last one was a surprise to me and many here may or may not know the place, Rebel BBQ in Blythe, right off the fwy on Lovekin, next to mcdonalds, there food overall is fine, but he sprinkles crack on his pastrami, some of the most tender, amazing shit this fat guy has ever tasted! I go there and buy it by the pound, take it home and bbq burgers for the crew and put this heavenly moist meat on top! He has it outsourced and will not reveal his place. Its not your normal pastrami, it is on a level by itself. Almost to good if that is possible. My mouth is watering just typing this response.

Friends had a wedding at lost lake and they got food from that place and it’s tasted like dog shit a bunch of people got sick off of it

 

[SPFRONTMAN]

One on Western and Del amo also that burned. By Smog City brewery. At one point I think Alex owned all of them. That was 30 years ago though when he was my soccer coach . His Son has 3 locations that were Burger city. Pch and oak, Torrance Blvd and Artesia in North Torrance. The city slicker burger was off the charts until they changed it to eat fantastic.


I buy lunch every day so have eaten a lot of places. My go to lately is Fanoos grill on PCH in harbor city. Across from the old run down titty bar just east of Western. Beef or chicken koobideh lunch box is $9 with a coke. Used to go to the other location in rolling hills Plaza once a week. The steak kabob lunch plate is great also. Best quality food for the price. They just opened that location so not sure how long the lunch specials will last at those prices.

Ha, you must be local if you remember that tittie bar, I worked for a general contractor that made us go there Friday, payday once in a while to pick up our checks and drinks were on him.