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Animal vs Langer's

Both establishments are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Langer's ranks slightly higher than Animal. Langer's comes in at #4 in Los Angeles with accolades from 13 publications like Not For Tourists, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.

Animal
Animal
8 / 10
435 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
From $20 /night
Concierge Concierge
"This no-frills spot, with its wooden tables and apron-wearing bartender, just might be one of the few restaurants in L.A. where you'll find top-rate food served without a hint of attitude or fuss."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The unexpected gem is the crudo: a recent combo of raw fluke, yuzu, serrano chile, apple, and pungent mint was no macho plate but downright girly—silky, sexy, and impeccably dressed." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"An "exploration of everything carnivore" where the "superbly prepared" snout-to-tail plates are bound to entice you "out of your comfort zone"." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The best on the menu were the balsamic pork ribs, which were a textural success, but a touch too sweet." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"All about food: and it’s pig, pig, more pig. Leave your veggie feelings at the door. But leave your palate open. They do vegetables. As a bed for pork."
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Langer's
Langer's
8 / 10
704 S Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057-4020
From $1 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Matzo ball soup, half-sour pickles, fluorescent lighting, Formica tabletops…if it wasn't for the view of MacArthur Park, you might swear you were in a deli on the Lower East Side of Manhattan."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Since 1947, generations of smoked-meat lovers have flocked to this old-school Jewish deli famous for its juicy hot pastrami sandwiches." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The meat—smoky around the edges, Kobe-tender, and bursting with beefy juice—requires not a smidge of seasoning, though mustard comes standard." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.7
""The best deli west of the Hudson River" according to fans, this Downtown "time warp" has been a source for "superb" hand-sliced pastrami on "fabulous Jewish rye" since 1947." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The most sought after sandwich among locals, by far, is the famous No. 19, with pastrami, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian-style dressing." Full review
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