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Philippe the OriginalvsLanger's
Both Philippe the Original and Langer's are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Langer's ranks slightly higher than Philippe the Original. Langer's comes in at #3 in Los Angeles with recommendations from 15 publications such as Time Out, Frommer's and Zagat.
Philippe the Original
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Zagat
Rough Guide
Time Out
Gayot
LA Weekly
National Geographic
Not For Tourists
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1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-1803
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Fodor's "L.A.'s oldest restaurant (1908), Philippe claims that the French dip sandwich originated here." Full review
Lonely Planet "From LAPD hunks to stressed-out attorneys to smooching couples, everyone loves Philippe’s, where the French-dip sandwich was invented over a century ago." Full review
Zagat4.4
"Billed as "the originator of the French dip", this 1908-vintage Chinatown "landmark" still turns out "must-try" sandwiches hailed as "national treasures"." Full review
Rough Guide "1908 sawdust café that serves up the eponymous sandwich with turkey, ham, lamb, pork or beef – an amazingly good and filling treat for less than $6."
Time Out "In business since 1908, Philippe the Original claims to have invented the French dip sandwich." Full review
Gayot "People have been lining up at the huge counter to order French dip sandwiches filled with beef, pork, ham, turkey or lamb for nearly a century (the sandwich wasn't "invented" until 1918)." Full review
LA Weekly "Now that its only serious competitor is about to be retrofitted into a gleaming replica of itself, Philippe's is one of the few remaining artifacts of the Los Angeles that Philip Marlowe knew." Full review
National Geographic ""This 99-year-old restaurant was the accidental birthplace for the French dip sandwich"...historic lunch counter, with sawdust on the floor, hearty breakfasts, free parking, and ten-cent coffee." Full review
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For the signature "French dip," choose from roast beef or pork, leg of lamb or ham.
Not For Tourists "The best French dips in town. Totally awesome."
The Infatuation7.8
"It’s only a 107-year-old establishment and oh, the birthplace of the French dip sandwich. Like THAT French dip sandwich. The one you dream about at night." Full review
Langer's
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704 S Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057-4020
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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 "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 "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
Zagat4.7
""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 "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
Rough Guide Star
"Offers more than twenty ways of eating what is easily LA’s best pastrami sandwich. Open daylight hours only in a dicey spot; kerbside pick-up available."
Time Out "Operating out of the same storefront it's owned since 1947, this James Beard Award-winning LA eatery has consistently satisfied multiple generations' worth of hot pastrami cravings—and shows no signs of slowing down." Full review
Gayot13.0
"One of the city's most beloved delis, this L.A. landmark has been going strong since 1947." Full review
LA Weekly "When I am showing first-time visitors around Los Angeles, I like to take them for a pastrami sandwich at Langer’s, the old-line Jewish delicatessen across the street from MacArthur Park." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in a Latino business district, the Jewish deli is a holdout from another era, and after over 65 years, patrons still say they serve up the "best pastrami in the world."" Full review
