Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant, Jewish delicatessen restaurant near MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, United States.
Langer's Delicatessen is a Jewish delicatessen restaurant in Los Angeles that serves sandwiches with hand-cut pastrami on double-baked rye bread. The menu features traditional sides like potato pancakes and matzo ball soup, along with other classic Jewish dishes.
The restaurant opened in 1947 and grew from a small twelve-seat deli into a Los Angeles institution serving hundreds of customers daily. This growth reflects the expansion of the city's Jewish community in the decades following World War II.
The place maintains traditional Jewish delicatessen preparation methods and presents authentic recipes passed down by Eastern European immigrant families. This food culture offers visitors a direct connection to the history of Los Angeles's Jewish community.
The restaurant is located on Alvarado Street and operates mainly on weekdays with limited hours. Visitors can dine in, order takeout, or use curbside service.
The famous Number 19 sandwich combines hand-cut pastrami with coleslaw, Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese on double-baked rye bread. This dish results from preparation techniques developed and refined over decades.
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