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“what's your favorite pastrami?”
Johnnie's Pastrami Restaurant is a planned destination stop for many flying in to Los Angeles. They've been a landmark in Culver City, California since 1952. Walk inside of Johnnie's and it takes you right back. The counters, the juke boxes on the counters, and the booths are all original. If you don't want to eat inside there are two outdoor covered patio dining areas. Johnnie's has a varied menu with burgers, hot dogs, and other sandwiches, but pastrami is the star attraction. The pastrami is first boiled, then transferred to a steamer, from which it is plucked with a tongs, then stuffed into a soft French roll. It's unlike any pastrami served at delicatessens. The sandwich is so large you could make two or three meals out of it. If you have any room left after your sandwich, there is always fresh pie and coffee. Served with your pastrami sandwich are some of the best crunchy dill pickle chunks I've ever had. I've heard that some people go to Johnnie's just to buy a gallon or more of pickles. Johnnie's Pastrami is one of those places where you can say your parents ate there, your grandparents ate there, and maybe even your great grandparents ate there.
I've seen this place so many times visiting Tito's tacos. I've also seen this place many times on social media. Some people love it and others hate it. I am on the love it side. Usually I see the... Read more
Haven't been here in many, many years. One the way to LAX with my son in law, he said he had never been here. Told him we would stop on our way home. Service was good and friendly and the Pastrami... Read more
Johnnie's Pastrami has been around since the 50's. It is a staple of Los Angeles and a must stop if you are anywhere in the area. It is perfect. The old neon is still there and the place inside... Read more
Johnnie's Pastrami Restaurant
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- Sun - Thu: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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