@@Trentberkeley86 I haven't, but I have been up and down the east coast and found Katz's to be perfection. And since there is no improving on perfection, I am quite sure Langer's won't measure up. Plus, if you watch UA enough, we will just say that whatever he had last X he ate was the best X that he ever had, so you have to take that with a grain of salt.
@@mikeymutual5489 I do take it with a grain of salt, he had both and said one was slightly better, not the end of the world. Seems like you’re just set tripping
@@Trentberkeley86 Just because someone had both, doesn't make him right. Opinions can be unreliable. But you believe whatever you want. Also, thanks for dropping that gangster phrase on me. So trendy.
The #19 is what they are famous for. That is the hot pastrami, swiss cheese, cole slaw, on rye with russian dressing. But, all the sandwiches are good.
Thank you for comparing these two legends. I think you are the first TH-camr who has compared these two Pastrami Restaurants in a video. This is the one video a lot of foodies have been waiting for.
Langer’s is about the bread. Dismissing the first bite because of the crust is missing THE key element. Langer’s gets its bread mostly baked but puts it in the over for 10 minutes before using which gives it an unbelievable crust with and incredibly soft and chewy inside. It absorbs the fat juices carrying the beef, coriander, garlic, salt, pepper and mustard seed flavor of the pastrami into the bread which enhances the bite. I am an East Coast guy, but Langer’s is totally legitimate and so far is my deli of choice. Pastrami is a very complex item involving curing, smoking and steaming over at least a week of time. Most places have either farmed it out to mass vendors and quality has declined tremendously around the country-particularly NY. The daughter of the owner of Langer’s has opened a boutique called “Daughters” in West Hollywood which has slightly smaller sandwiches but has brought legitimacy to the West side of LA.
Langers makes everything in house. Bread is the best. I go in and don't buy a $22 dollar sandwich if smart like me go in langers order a loaf of bread for $9 @nd a pund of pastrami for $30 and make two or three sandwiches
I also think Brent’s Deli might edge both. RC Provision supplies pastrami to both delis I prefer the deli at Brent’s more. You also need Langers Pastrami with Slaw and some cheese. Katz deli is great too.
Just ate at langers yesterday, it was unbelievable. I just finished the last bits of leftover pastrami while watching this. I have a French dip from there to eat tomorrow though 🙏🏼
It made me crave pastrami on a bagel yesterday! So, I got one. Best $7 spent since my latte...oh, I got that to drink. Thanks for inspiring my craving, UA!
Langer’s owner said he might close because it’s too dangerous for his customers and employees. The area around Langer’s is a dump and it wasn’t even that great in the 90’s. There is an alleyway close by and it smelled bad. The Dcrat politicians are awful. Parking is hard to find too.
awesome review of both! i grew up a few blocks away from langer's, love it. but i've been to katz many times and i love it just as much. no lie about their matzo ball soup. so cool to see this, cheers
I’ve never been to New York, but I live in LA and have had the pastrami at Langer’s and I love langers. Any pastrami that’s tough enough to cut in the rotary slicer is too tough. I appreciate the hand cut and fresh cured pastrami at Langers
Just wanted to thank you for the Langer's review. During my last visit to LA, we went to Langer's and you were spot on with the pastrami being fantastic. I always thought that Katz's was the best pastrami sandwich I ever had, and Langer's proved to be as good. Keep on reviewing!
Nice job, UA! As a pastrami lover, and a New Yorker, it's nice to know if I find myself on the west coast, I have a place to go for delicious pastrami, thanks to you.
Thanks, this is a great review, you come across as really truthful and, increasingly rare for TH-cam, not letting the desire to be characterful not drift into the annoying... Thanks from London...
wow.....honesty! its who you are and what you do! authentic reviewer. i love and appreciate that. ill never try any of them in my lifetime but in my next life i sure hope i get the chance! outstanding video.
I've eaten at Katz's more times than I can remember, I had an apartment on Ludlow years ago. I've only been to LA twice, but never Langer's. (Or In-n-Out) but it sure looks excellent! Love the ambience as well! Another great review good sir!
Langers #19 is the best sandwich in california, it has russian slaw on it, perfectly balanced , i hope you can go back to Langers and try their house favorites. Love your east vs west series mini series.
I am a sandwich lover. I've done Langers corned beef and pastrami, Philppes french dip in LA, Al's italian beef in Chicago, Schwartz smoke beef in Montreal, and Katz pastrami in NYC. I love em all! And I have a triple bypass and failed kidneys to show for it.
Apples to apples is a fair test. But to really have the Langer's experience, you need the #19 Special, which is Langer's spin on a traditional pastrami reuben. Try it next time!
New to the channel. Really good review style and we have similar tastes. Not sure if you have a video or have made it to Philadelphia but I'd recommend 4th Street Deli right off of the WORLD FAMOUS South Street. Worth a visit.
@@uaeats Not really considering only Pastrami Sandwiches in the US, Katz's Deli has become an overhyped place for foreign tourists who wanna try Pastrami for the 1st time in their own life or even flex with that but for those like me who want to feel remembered of good food like at home and enjoy it, Langer's Deli can not be ommitted, don't care about the price.
As a regular diner of Langer's I can say you didn't get the amount of pastrami that normally comes on a sandwich. Maybe the cook had something going on distracting him. I usually order the Rubin sandwich sometimes with corned beef sometimes with pastrami, sometimes with both. I've never been to New York so I can't compare Katz and Langers. But there are other very popular and historic delis for great pastrami, one is Johnny's Pastrami and another is Factors Deli. There are other places but all of these have been in business since the 1950s except Factors. I think they opened in the 1970s.
I haven’t finished watching the episode yet but I hope you noticed the amazing rye bread at Langers as well as free parking in the lot across the street .
Is it just me or the size of this Langers Sandwich is smaller than what Im use to. But their Tuna and Cornbeef is also OUT OF THIS WORLD. Both KATZ N Langers are great. One in NY the other in LA. Btw I never like Tuna sandwiches. But when uts good its good.
Excellent review UA. To me Langers has the best pastrami sandwich in L.A. I've always wondered who had the best pastrami because I've never had one from Katz. But I agree with you on the Langers bread. I really appreciate your honest review and commentary. I hope these restaurants watch your reviews. It would make them even better places to eat. Keep up the great work! I am looking forward to your next review, my friend.
Believe it or not, if you want another epic pastrami, you need to try Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis. Yes, believe it or not, Indianapolis. Since 1905, it's the real deal and hasn't changed ever.
@@craigbrowning5196 Una Pizza Napoletana, at 175 Orchard St. - which tied for the title in 2022 and was declared to have the best pizza in the US last June for a third year running - has again been ranked No. 1 globally by 50 Top Pizza this week…NYC..fyi..😂
Sherman’s Deli in Palm Springs also has insanely good pastrami if you’re ever in the area! Definitely on par with Langers from what I remember, but haven’t been to Langers in at least 10 years.
I’m an LA native. Katz is pretty bomb, haven’t been to Langer’s, but will be going soon. Johnny’s Pastrami in Culver City is my fave, but it’s not the traditional pastrami on rye. It’s thin sliced on a french roll. Their spicy mustard and pickles are to die for and perfectly compliment the sandwich. Honorable mention goes to the Hat.
I like Johnnies and The Hat’s pastrami sandwiches a lot too but I would argue they are their own things that are like Phillippes’ using thin shaved pastrami and not traditional Jewish deli pastrami sandwiches
I grew up going to Langers. My dad worked at Botica Del Pueblo across the street for 20 years. And let me tell you as a kid as an adult it’s always the most consistent pastrami I ever had. You should’ve tried the number 19 on sourdough trust me. It’s not a nostalgia thing for me. Langers is hands down the best pastrami in the world.
Katz's hands down. But just so you know a couple of guys that used to work at Katz's opened a place in Garfield New Jersey called pastrami Grill & Bistro and they do a pretty good job. At least last time I tried it. And bear in mind that each cut of meat is different and that it can't come out identical every time.
You have to try the pastrami sandwich in the reading terminal market at a place called Hershel’s. I’ve had Katz before and for the price and quality I think you’ll slide them above Katz and maybe even first when the price aspect plays into your judgement.
You beat me to it I love Brent's hands down Encino here formerly New Jersey I never saw what all the hype was about with Jerry's Deli but they're obviously all gone now just might have to go to brunch this weekend for a pastrami fixed haven't been there in a while❤
@@uaeats I figured as much. Just some delicious ideas for the next time. I should have added but it was a deli vibe, Killer Shrimp in Marina del Rey. (Near LAX) When you name the frikin’ restaurant after the dish. 🤷🏻♂️
I went to Katz in June, it was good but not amazing, kinda overrated tbh. I moved to la in September, I went to langers yesterday and it was miles better than Katz, it wasn’t even close. Langers was the best sandwich I’ve ever had
UA is so biased towards New York places. I get it but I didn’t realize this until these LA videos just how much of an old school east coast guy UA is. he also always should take a bite quickly then give his intro
It's LA! Although they might do a good business strictly Kosher, the vast majority of people in California have their roots in the vast Mayonnaise and Ranch Dressing Ocean called the Midwest. It would be hard to put together a lunch crew from work or a customer's and go to a place that didn't put Swiss cheese or creme cheese or WHATEVER on a plate with Wonder Bread (see Einstein's Bagels) and call it the Fresno Special. Lunch is only the "mid-day tide me over" except for the Northeast, and the right tiny part of LA, San Diego, Palo Alto and San Francisco. For those of us with a more vigorous background, Luch is for Pastrami, Corned Beef, Chopped liver OR Capicola, Salumi, Parm Reg. OR Maybe a grilled Snapper, Yellow tail or Ahi Burger. All the rest about the WEST is the Best. But, my Mighty Maker, I miss the food! I can cook well, but even the ingredients are hard to get. And except for 3 or 4 Bakeries in San Diego, LA--Fairfax District, San Francisco and Seattle--the bread is catastrophically bad!
I go to Langers every once in a while when I’m in LA, I get mine with Russian dressing coleslaw and Swiss . Amazing. Downside is that Langers is in the hood of downtown LA
I didn't think you'd actually do it! I grew up in NYC, and lived/worked there in my 20's. I still have family there. You got it right though. Langers has better bread, and if you just tell them to put in some extra meat (upcharge) they will do it, and then it's definitely better than Katz's. I still love and enjoy Katz's everytime i go back, but I give the edge to Langer's because it's more tender and the bread puts it over the top.
It;s not just the pastrami, you have to consider the rye bread and type of mustard they offer as well as he quality of the pickles. Mushy old pickles can be a 'deal breaker' lol
Nice review. Im an LA native and Langers is the gold standard by far of Pastrami in Los angeles. I also recommend Wexlers in Santa Monica CA & LA Downtown market district. As well as Johnny's Pastrami on West Adams for LA Runners up if you cant get to Langers. If im ever on New York I will Definitely heading to Katz first thing and Ill bet i wont be disappointed. Either way East coast or West coast in the Pastrami wars got you covered.
Langer's #19 is the greatest sandwich I've ever had. I tried Wexler's, and it was awful. Pastrami was gristly and did not taste anywhere near as good, bread fell apart. Tried Johnny's in Culver City. It was merely ok.
I've tried Katz and its phenomenal! Seriously, its so good, I love it so much, and I grew up on Langers, but I give Langers a slight edge. But in reality its probably a Tie! They both give high quality and NY and LA are simple the Best hands down... Both are 5 Star dimes❤❤ I love that NY and LA drive eachother to be the best! Great people on the East and Great people on the West...America 🇺🇸 ❤
Awesome comparo! I was born and raised in NYC but have lived in LA since 1977. I grew up in Queens so I never went to Katz’s. In LA I haven’t been to Langer’s. I tried on a Sunday and they are closed. I have to try again, really hard. I used the trains, the station is literally across the street. I wonder if Langer’s has an overstuffed version and if so how much more? On your next adventure to Los Angeles (unless you did and haven’t posted yet, another must try is Phillipe’s near Union Station downtown. It’s legendary for the French Dip and that’s what you need to get, the question is how wet to make it? LOL! Also they make their amazing “mustard” on the table. My personal deli favorite is Brent’s Deli in Northridge (need a rental car or friend) on Parthenia. My rec is the Black Pastrami Reuben. OMG. Brent’s also bakes their own rye so yes crusty! But OMG. Great video I’m so hungry now!
Thanks for sharing recs and experiences! Yes I did go to Philippe's on this trip and also Cole's for french dip sandwiches. That vid will be dropping as soon as I'm able
Gosh, those pastrami sandwiches looked amazing. I could practically taste them! I am the granddaughter of a Russian Jew, growing up my grandfather would visit a little delicatessen in London and get hot salt beef sandwiches on Jewish rye bread and some Haimisha cucumbers which were divine. Nowadays, I never see them here in the UK which is a tremendous shame as people don't know what they're missing. On view alone, I'd have preferred the meat at Katz's, but the bread in Langer's. A classic sandwich such as pastrami and rye should not be messed with. It's the food of the gods!
@jaycee672 You'll love this if you go to Langer's, order the #19... the same pastrami on rye, but with a layer of Russian cole slaw as well. And order the in-house craft made soda of the month. Langer's makes their own bread and pickles too.
@@luisoutumuro424 If I ever get there, I definitely will, Luis. It's 4pm here in the UK and I've yet to eat, seeing that sandwich makes me drool, I'd be all over that like a rabid dog on roadkill atm lol
Langer’s gets their pastrami from RC Provisions in Burbank, who supplies several other places in SoCal. The Oinkster in Eagle Rock (NE Los Angeles) cures their own pastrami and deserves to be in the discussion
What? Katz's makes its own pastrami. I read up on it, and they don't have the space to smoke it so they send it out to a subcontractor to do the smoking. RC Provisions supplies Langer's.
Enjoyed the review. Best Pastrami aka "Jewish Bacon" sandwich is Brent's deli in Northridge or Westlake village. Brent's (Zagat darling) thinly slices Pastrami and stacks it HIGH like Katz's. ( Best Italian deli's thinly slice as well). Langer's & Katz's are behind Brent's (for bi-coastal people in the know haha) Was at a Shabbat service in Henderson, NV earlier this year - met a couple that tried to get Brent's to come to Vegas. Shalom, Milana & Jeremiah - 2 Mensch crew
Glad you visited my home turf! Have tried Langers, but not Katz's. My favorite: Johnnies Pastrami in Culver City, CA. Have to ask for the pickles bag & fries with your order.
Depends on how the pastrami is prepared and/or machine sliced or pot cooked. Johnnie's Pastrami 4017 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City (corner of Sepulveda and Washington...Titos Tacos is there too for another must visit eatery. ) For French dipped roast beef sandwiches, there's Philippes in Chinatown (Ord and Alameda) and Cole's in downtown 118 E. 6th St (it's downstairs is accessed from the street. OG Railroad building. ) I never tried their Pastrami, but these 2 have been arguing over who was the first to invent the French dip and many like their other sandwich offerings.
It’s not exactly a rip off if you’re visiting from far away to experience a part of the history. Also most Americans live in bland generic suburbs so that old world city food hall atmosphere is very unique and almost non existent elsewhere in America especially in rural suburbs. Also many Americans are not Jewish so it can be an exotic like experience that’s different
You're a real cool fella' ! The crew over here greatly appreciates your unique ability to describe your various dining experiences. Truly a great pleasure to watch and listen. BTW - If possible try and go easy on that PEPSID regimen as that OTC pharmaceutical is quite caustic after consistent long term ingestion. Many Thanks Yo ! 🔥 ❤️ 🔥. 🔚
Please don’t take too much Pepcid. Over time pepcid can cause other problems. You might want to try bile salts which help digest heavier foods. There are many videos on TH-cam on this. Nice job on your videos UA!
I love the way they cook the meat ,you buy it in Australia and its totally different not sweet and its dry . To get that flavour and the red i cook it myself the way my mother shown me ,its the only way ill eat pastrami. Or corned beef .out of this world .glad American likes it to.
Good Evening, Thank you for giving your honest opinion. I would like to make a minor comment about this topic and that comment pertains to the rye bread. I AM NOT GOING TO EAT RYE BREAD WITH SEEDS ON IT. So for this reason I would not try a Langer's sandwich. I wonder however, if Langer's offers an option for "no seeded" rye bread. And to be perfectly honest, corned beef is my preference for a delicatessen sandwich. Do have a good evening.
He was trying his hardest to give the edge to Katz as an east coast guy but in the end , he did the right thing. Respect.
The right thing was not to jump on the Langer's bandwagon when it was clearly inferior.
@@mikeymutual5489 he literally had both and gave an opinion. Have you had both?
@@Trentberkeley86 I haven't, but I have been up and down the east coast and found Katz's to be perfection. And since there is no improving on perfection, I am quite sure Langer's won't measure up. Plus, if you watch UA enough, we will just say that whatever he had last X he ate was the best X that he ever had, so you have to take that with a grain of salt.
@@mikeymutual5489 I do take it with a grain of salt, he had both and said one was slightly better, not the end of the world. Seems like you’re just set tripping
@@Trentberkeley86 Just because someone had both, doesn't make him right. Opinions can be unreliable. But you believe whatever you want. Also, thanks for dropping that gangster phrase on me. So trendy.
The #19 is what they are famous for. That is the hot pastrami, swiss cheese, cole slaw, on rye with russian dressing. But, all the sandwiches are good.
Thank you for comparing these two legends. I think you are the first TH-camr who has compared these two Pastrami Restaurants in a video. This is the one video a lot of foodies have been waiting for.
Now please try the number 19 at Langer’s when you about to fly back to New Jersey.
Langer’s is about the bread. Dismissing the first bite because of the crust is missing THE key element. Langer’s gets its bread mostly baked but puts it in the over for 10 minutes before using which gives it an unbelievable crust with and incredibly soft and chewy inside. It absorbs the fat juices carrying the beef, coriander, garlic, salt, pepper and mustard seed flavor of the pastrami into the bread which enhances the bite. I am an East Coast guy, but Langer’s is totally legitimate and so far is my deli of choice. Pastrami is a very complex item involving curing, smoking and steaming over at least a week of time. Most places have either farmed it out to mass vendors and quality has declined tremendously around the country-particularly NY. The daughter of the owner of Langer’s has opened a boutique called “Daughters” in West Hollywood which has slightly smaller sandwiches but has brought legitimacy to the West side of LA.
Langers makes everything in house. Bread is the best. I go in and don't buy a $22 dollar sandwich if smart like me go in langers order a loaf of bread for $9 @nd a pund of pastrami for $30 and make two or three sandwiches
I also think Brent’s Deli might edge both. RC Provision supplies pastrami to both delis I prefer the deli at Brent’s more. You also need Langers Pastrami with Slaw and some cheese. Katz deli is great too.
@@Pushing_peso_los_angeles_cathe pastrami comes from RC Provision.
That rye bread was so good, there's something about biting into it on the #19, best sandwich I've ever ate
This
Glad you tell your honest opinion and don't have an east coast bias, great job on this one👏👏
Just ate at langers yesterday, it was unbelievable. I just finished the last bits of leftover pastrami while watching this. I have a French dip from there to eat tomorrow though 🙏🏼
This is by far the best review channel, i've found it a few days back and watched your videos everytime i ate lunch/dinner. Nice work!
It's always a good day when UA posts a new video 😊
Thanks for the kind words!
It made me crave pastrami on a bagel yesterday! So, I got one. Best $7 spent since my latte...oh, I got that to drink. Thanks for inspiring my craving, UA!
Epic legendary pastrami sandwich review! You did it right eating at Katz's one day and Langer's the next.
As a New Yorker, I'm sad to say
that Langer's is most definitely better than Katz's now, Katz's was better before, but it's gone downhill recently.
I’ve heard New Yorkers rave about Langers
it was never better, don't kid yourself.
Langer’s owner said he might close because it’s too dangerous for his customers and employees.
The area around Langer’s is a dump and it wasn’t even that great in the 90’s.
There is an alleyway close by and it smelled bad. The Dcrat politicians are awful.
Parking is hard to find too.
I’m going to eat there next month when I go to California only because you give it your seal of approval.
Wow, that's high praise. I hope you enjoy it!
Get the number 19, chili cheese fries with pastrami, and one more sandwich, alone or with a group
awesome review of both! i grew up a few blocks away from langer's, love it. but i've been to katz many times and i love it just as much. no lie about their matzo ball soup. so cool to see this, cheers
I’ve never been to New York, but I live in LA and have had the pastrami at Langer’s and I love langers. Any pastrami that’s tough enough to cut in the rotary slicer is too tough. I appreciate the hand cut and fresh cured pastrami at Langers
Just wanted to thank you for the Langer's review. During my last visit to LA, we went to Langer's and you were spot on with the pastrami being fantastic. I always thought that Katz's was the best pastrami sandwich I ever had, and Langer's proved to be as good. Keep on reviewing!
Nice job, UA! As a pastrami lover, and a New Yorker, it's nice to know if I find myself on the west coast, I have a place to go for delicious pastrami, thanks to you.
Also on the west coast, the bay area, The Refuge or Market One.
Great video! My favorite is your reaction immediately after you take a bite of something and you really like it.
well we all know ua is gonna speak the truth. amen.
Thanks for the vote of confidence!
UA we are with you bro. You should try Pastrami Queen and 2nd Ave Deli in NYC.
Nice review, Great job.
Thank you.
Thanks, this is a great review, you come across as really truthful and, increasingly rare for TH-cam, not letting the desire to be characterful not drift into the annoying...
Thanks from London...
wow.....honesty! its who you are and what you do! authentic reviewer. i love and appreciate that. ill never try any of them in my lifetime but in my next life i sure hope i get the chance! outstanding video.
I've eaten at Katz's more times than I can remember, I had an apartment on Ludlow years ago. I've only been to LA twice, but never Langer's. (Or In-n-Out) but it sure looks excellent! Love the ambience as well! Another great review good sir!
The no. 19 is a cult favorite for us LA residents.
Langers #19 is the best sandwich in california, it has russian slaw on it, perfectly balanced , i hope you can go back to Langers and try their house favorites. Love your east vs west series mini series.
this!
The #19 with the Russian slaw, and their in-house craft made soda of the month is... life altering!
#19 was created by God
Best sandwich in America get it right
No. Little Luca in South San Francisco has the best sandwiches in CA.
I’ve had both, and both are amazing in their own way, but my favourite all time is Schwartz's in Montreal.
Wow. I've been making to make a Canada trip for the channel sometime. Schwartz's will be on the list!
I agree Schwartz is superb
I think Céline Dion is still a part owner of Schwartz's. :)
I too have been to all 3, Katz's is my #1 followed by Schwartz's and then Langer's.
dude so glad your channel is ROCKIN!!!!! you deserve a milllion subs!!!!!! Keep being AMAZING!!!!!
I am a sandwich lover. I've done Langers corned beef and pastrami, Philppes french dip in LA, Al's italian beef in Chicago, Schwartz smoke beef in Montreal, and Katz pastrami in NYC. I love em all! And I have a triple bypass and failed kidneys to show for it.
Thanks!
Katz's Deli is an institution and a must when visiting NYC! Thanks for the video ☺
Langer's is my favorite pastrami joint in LA. I've never been to NY, so the iconic Katz's Deli is #1 on my bucketlist. Hopefully, one day. 🤞
You gotta try it! I think it's a must experience for anyone on Earth who eats meat/beef
Langer's Deli is good, but the neighborhood is awful and very dangerous. Home of the MS-13 gang. They do have parking a block away.
@@dtna it is located in a tough neighborhood at 7th and alvarado, across the street from macarthur park. #19 is worth the risk. run FAST!😁
@@dtnathat's why UA gave win to Langer's or else he can't get out of there alive
If you ever wind up in Michigan go to Zingermanns Deli
I’ve been to all three and their Reuben is the best in America
Great review🎉🎉🎉
Another big advantage of Langers. You don’t have to deal with the archaic ordering system that they use at Katz’s..
I’ll never go back to Katz again. Horrible dining experience.
@@jeannine1991Hahahaha 😂. Complete snowflake! Katz is not some hi brow , posh dining experience.
Surprising. Thank you for your honest review. Im near LA but never been to Langer's. I feel like i need to try this legendary place now.
Apples to apples is a fair test. But to really have the Langer's experience, you need the #19 Special, which is Langer's spin on a traditional pastrami reuben. Try it next time!
So; this was the sweet UA before the flight that turn him into a Hulk 😂😂. We love you no matter the mood ❤
Keep up the honest reviews
Your on your way to stardom
Bro, you hit it on the head. Langers hands down, best pastrami. Though, the price: portion size ratio sucks.
New to the channel. Really good review style and we have similar tastes. Not sure if you have a video or have made it to Philadelphia but I'd recommend 4th Street Deli right off of the WORLD FAMOUS South Street. Worth a visit.
Langer's is next to MacArthur Park, the hood! The restaurant is a holdout from another era. The pastrami is good but also pricey.
Based on portion size I think I would prefer Katz, you're paying four more dollars but you're getting double the sandwich.
Yeah I think Katz's is absolutely better value despite a bigger price tag
@@uaeats someone needs to tell Langer’s they need to supersize the sandwhich and name it “The Cats Meow” 🤪
I've had both and agree with UA. If you put down both in front of me I'd grab the Langers everytime.
@@uaeats Not really considering only Pastrami Sandwiches in the US, Katz's Deli has become an overhyped place for foreign tourists who wanna try Pastrami for the 1st time in their own life or even flex with that but for those like me who want to feel remembered of good food like at home and enjoy it, Langer's Deli can not be ommitted, don't care about the price.
As a regular diner of Langer's I can say you didn't get the amount of pastrami that normally comes on a sandwich. Maybe the cook had something going on distracting him.
I usually order the Rubin sandwich sometimes with corned beef sometimes with pastrami, sometimes with both.
I've never been to New York so I can't compare Katz and Langers. But there are other very popular and historic delis for great pastrami, one is Johnny's Pastrami and another is Factors Deli. There are other places but all of these have been in business since the 1950s except Factors. I think they opened in the 1970s.
Hey UA. Just found your channel and love it! My new binge watch ch. keep on doing what you’re doing 🤜
I went This past week and I totally agree!! It’s mind blowing!! The bread was way better for me!
Great review as always 👏 👍 👌
Thanks!
How did you not order the number 19?
I haven’t finished watching the episode yet but I hope you noticed the amazing rye bread at Langers as well as free parking in the lot across the street .
Is it just me or the size of this Langers Sandwich is smaller than what Im use to. But their Tuna and Cornbeef is also OUT OF THIS WORLD. Both KATZ N Langers are great. One in NY the other in LA. Btw I never like Tuna sandwiches. But when uts good its good.
Agree the corned beef is better than pastrami to me
I'll need to try their corned beef next time!
Excellent review UA. To me Langers has the best pastrami sandwich in L.A. I've always wondered who had the best pastrami because I've never had one from Katz. But I agree with you on the Langers bread. I really appreciate your honest review and commentary. I hope these restaurants watch your reviews. It would make them even better places to eat. Keep up the great work! I am looking forward to your next review, my friend.
Believe it or not, if you want another epic pastrami, you need to try Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis. Yes, believe it or not, Indianapolis. Since 1905, it's the real deal and hasn't changed ever.
Wow it looks really well reviewed. Yes I'll try it next time I'm in the Midwest!
@@uaeats Get the pastrami Reuben. You'll see God.
Life long New Yorker and LA has excellent pastrami..no need for conflict just for eating..
Pizza is better in California also. Not so mellow now are you?
@@craigbrowning5196 I don’t think I ever had California pizza..but it’s usually overrated everywhere I’ve been including Italy…😶
@@craigbrowning5196 Una Pizza Napoletana, at 175 Orchard St. - which tied for the title in 2022 and was declared to have the best pizza in the US last June for a third year running - has again been ranked No. 1 globally by 50 Top Pizza this week…NYC..fyi..😂
@@peterrex8191 And?
I went to Langers once. It was 10/10
It's dabomb not gonna lie
@uaeats I get the Corned Beef with Swiss. Cole slaw. And Russian on the side. But that's just me. Have a great day UA
Sherman’s Deli in Palm Springs also has insanely good pastrami if you’re ever in the area! Definitely on par with Langers from what I remember, but haven’t been to Langers in at least 10 years.
I’m an LA native. Katz is pretty bomb, haven’t been to Langer’s, but will be going soon. Johnny’s Pastrami in Culver City is my fave, but it’s not the traditional pastrami on rye. It’s thin sliced on a french roll. Their spicy mustard and pickles are to die for and perfectly compliment the sandwich. Honorable mention goes to the Hat.
Gotta check out Langer's when you get a chance! Thanks for the other recs!
The Hat is really good! Haven’t checked out Langers yet but it’s now a must do.
I really like Johnnie's but I find the fat in the meat a bit stringy.
I like Johnnies and The Hat’s pastrami sandwiches a lot too but I would argue they are their own things that are like Phillippes’ using thin shaved pastrami and not traditional Jewish deli pastrami sandwiches
Johnnies and the Hat are not Jewish style Pastrami. Both are great, by completely different.
Nicely descriptive
I grew up going to Langers. My dad worked at Botica Del Pueblo across the street for 20 years. And let me tell you as a kid as an adult it’s always the most consistent pastrami I ever had. You should’ve tried the number 19 on sourdough trust me. It’s not a nostalgia thing for me. Langers is hands down the best pastrami in the world.
Great job...much love!
Katz's hands down.
But just so you know a couple of guys that used to work at Katz's opened a place in Garfield New Jersey called pastrami Grill & Bistro and they do a pretty good job. At least last time I tried it.
And bear in mind that each cut of meat is different and that it can't come out identical every time.
I'll have to try it soon! I hear Newark also has a pretty well regarded spot
Definitely need to check this place out as I live in Bergen County.
So you've been to both? Why do you think Katz's is better?
But a tender texture is a tender texture. I usually always go for it.
Thanks for that tip I lived in Woodbridge for years & I intend to check out this spot in Garfield when I get back to NJ
You have to try the pastrami sandwich in the reading terminal market at a place called Hershel’s. I’ve had Katz before and for the price and quality I think you’ll slide them above Katz and maybe even first when the price aspect plays into your judgement.
While you’re in LA, you should try Brents deli in the San Fernando Valley not too far from LAX, homemade corned beef and pastrami
You beat me to it I love Brent's hands down Encino here formerly New Jersey I never saw what all the hype was about with Jerry's Deli but they're obviously all gone now just might have to go to brunch this weekend for a pastrami fixed haven't been there in a while❤
I just wrote my rec for Brent’s! LOL The Black Pastrami Reuben is my Krypronite. But Brent’s is only closer to LAX than NJ. The 405! Man the 405! 🤣
I'm not in LA anymore but I'll have to try it next time!
@@uaeats I figured as much. Just some delicious ideas for the next time. I should have added but it was a deli vibe, Killer Shrimp in Marina del Rey. (Near LAX) When you name the frikin’ restaurant after the dish. 🤷🏻♂️
@@johnkovalicky3389 yeah it’s my number one. The only thing that I’ve had that comes close is Shermans in Palm Springs where Sinatra used to hang.
I went to Katz in June, it was good but not amazing, kinda overrated tbh. I moved to la in September, I went to langers yesterday and it was miles better than Katz, it wasn’t even close. Langers was the best sandwich I’ve ever had
Great review! I am so jealous, I have always wanted to try Langer's to see how it compares to Katz's!
Great vid!
Awesome review.
Hi, will you go to Musso and Frank to try their Fettuccine Alfredo or other resraurants?
I have one more LA vid coming, Philippe's and Cole's for french dip sandwiches
UA is so biased towards New York places. I get it but I didn’t realize this until these LA videos just how much of an old school east coast guy UA is. he also always should take a bite quickly then give his intro
The pastrami and Swiss cheese should have been a tip off that Langers isn’t a kosher deli.
It's not a Kosher deli, more like Kosher style
@@cyclopsvision6370 no kidding. Can you read?
It's LA! Although they might do a good business strictly Kosher, the vast majority of people in California have their roots in the vast Mayonnaise and Ranch Dressing Ocean called the Midwest. It would be hard to put together a lunch crew from work or a customer's and go to a place that didn't put Swiss cheese or creme cheese or WHATEVER on a plate with Wonder Bread (see Einstein's Bagels) and call it the Fresno Special. Lunch is only the "mid-day tide me over" except for the Northeast, and the right tiny part of LA, San Diego, Palo Alto and San Francisco. For those of us with a more vigorous background, Luch is for Pastrami, Corned Beef, Chopped liver OR Capicola, Salumi, Parm Reg. OR Maybe a grilled Snapper, Yellow tail or Ahi Burger.
All the rest about the WEST is the Best. But, my Mighty Maker, I miss the food! I can cook well, but even the ingredients are hard to get. And except for 3 or 4 Bakeries in San Diego, LA--Fairfax District, San Francisco and Seattle--the bread is catastrophically bad!
I go to Langers every once in a while when I’m in LA, I get mine with Russian dressing coleslaw and Swiss . Amazing.
Downside is that Langers is in the hood of downtown LA
that is a reuben, not the famous #19
Langers is in Culver City as I remember, not downtown Los Angeles. Maybe they have two places. Culver City is a nice area. 😊
@@Gene-dm6pm nope. 704 S Alvarado LA. Couldn’t be more in the hood
I didn't think you'd actually do it! I grew up in NYC, and lived/worked there in my 20's. I still have family there. You got it right though. Langers has better bread, and if you just tell them to put in some extra meat (upcharge) they will do it, and then it's definitely better than Katz's. I still love and enjoy Katz's everytime i go back, but I give the edge to Langer's because it's more tender and the bread puts it over the top.
It;s not just the pastrami, you have to consider the rye bread and type of mustard they offer as well as he quality of the pickles. Mushy old pickles can be a 'deal breaker' lol
Nice review. Im an LA native and Langers is the gold standard by far of Pastrami in Los angeles. I also recommend Wexlers in Santa Monica CA & LA Downtown market district. As well as Johnny's Pastrami on West Adams for LA Runners up if you cant get to Langers. If im ever on New York I will Definitely heading to Katz first thing and Ill bet i wont be disappointed. Either way East coast or West coast in the Pastrami wars got you covered.
Langer's #19 is the greatest sandwich I've ever had. I tried Wexler's, and it was awful. Pastrami was gristly and did not taste anywhere near as good, bread fell apart. Tried Johnny's in Culver City. It was merely ok.
Great video UA! I like the Michelin Guide recommendation! If I'm not mistaken they are using the Michelin tire logo mascot! How Bizarre is that!
I've tried Katz and its phenomenal! Seriously, its so good, I love it so much, and I grew up on Langers, but I give Langers a slight edge. But in reality its probably a Tie! They both give high quality and NY and LA are simple the Best hands down... Both are 5 Star dimes❤❤ I love that NY and LA drive eachother to be the best! Great people on the East and Great people on the West...America 🇺🇸 ❤
Awesome comparo! I was born and raised in NYC but have lived in LA since 1977. I grew up in Queens so I never went to Katz’s. In LA I haven’t been to Langer’s. I tried on a Sunday and they are closed. I have to try again, really hard. I used the trains, the station is literally across the street. I wonder if Langer’s has an overstuffed version and if so how much more?
On your next adventure to Los Angeles (unless you did and haven’t posted yet, another must try is Phillipe’s near Union Station downtown. It’s legendary for the French Dip and that’s what you need to get, the question is how wet to make it? LOL! Also they make their amazing “mustard” on the table. My personal deli favorite is Brent’s Deli in Northridge (need a rental car or friend) on Parthenia. My rec is the Black Pastrami Reuben. OMG. Brent’s also bakes their own rye so yes crusty! But OMG. Great video I’m so hungry now!
Thanks for sharing recs and experiences! Yes I did go to Philippe's on this trip and also Cole's for french dip sandwiches. That vid will be dropping as soon as I'm able
@@uaeats awesome, the other great debate and all just in LA. I look forward to it.
Any idea what they do with the slices that they slice off and drop under the counter at Katz's?
I've tried both. No doubt in my mind! Langer's for sure!
The rye bread at Langers is twice baked, hence the crunchy crust
Gosh, those pastrami sandwiches looked amazing. I could practically taste them! I am the granddaughter of a Russian Jew, growing up my grandfather would visit a little delicatessen in London and get hot salt beef sandwiches on Jewish rye bread and some Haimisha cucumbers which were divine. Nowadays, I never see them here in the UK which is a tremendous shame as people don't know what they're missing.
On view alone, I'd have preferred the meat at Katz's, but the bread in Langer's. A classic sandwich such as pastrami and rye should not be messed with. It's the food of the gods!
@jaycee672 You'll love this if you go to Langer's, order the #19... the same pastrami on rye, but with a layer of Russian cole slaw as well. And order the in-house craft made soda of the month.
Langer's makes their own bread and pickles too.
@@luisoutumuro424 If I ever get there, I definitely will, Luis. It's 4pm here in the UK and I've yet to eat, seeing that sandwich makes me drool, I'd be all over that like a rabid dog on roadkill atm lol
Totally agreed. Been to both places and Langer's is the best. Also been to Schwartz's in Montreal and still Langer's is the best.
I'll need to do a part 3 sometime at Schwartz's!
@@uaeats yes, you must.
Langer’s gets their pastrami from
RC Provisions in Burbank, who supplies several other places in SoCal.
The Oinkster in Eagle Rock
(NE Los Angeles) cures their own pastrami and deserves to be in the discussion
What? Katz's makes its own pastrami. I read up on it, and they don't have the space to smoke it so they send it out to a subcontractor to do the smoking.
RC Provisions supplies Langer's.
@ Sorry. You are correct
@@jonasaras
Wasn't that hard to figure out. But apparently some customers of RC Provisions are in NYC.
Enjoyed the review. Best Pastrami aka "Jewish Bacon" sandwich is Brent's deli in Northridge or Westlake village. Brent's (Zagat darling) thinly slices Pastrami and stacks it HIGH like Katz's. ( Best Italian deli's thinly slice as well). Langer's & Katz's are behind Brent's (for bi-coastal people in the know haha)
Was at a Shabbat service in Henderson, NV earlier this year - met a couple that tried to get Brent's to come to Vegas.
Shalom,
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Glad you visited my home turf! Have tried Langers, but not Katz's. My favorite: Johnnies Pastrami in Culver City, CA. Have to ask for the pickles bag & fries with your order.
If you're ever in NYC I recommend trying Katz's! It's worth the experience imo. Unless you really really can't stand lines
Langer’s is my fave. Of course, I live in LA, but ordered Katz on Goldbelly. Actually, they’re both beyond delicious! I’ll take both!
I hope you try out a French Dip from Philippe’s while you're in Los Angeles if you get the chance.
Depends on how the pastrami is prepared and/or machine sliced or pot cooked.
Johnnie's Pastrami 4017 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City (corner of Sepulveda and Washington...Titos Tacos is there too for another must visit eatery. )
For French dipped roast beef sandwiches, there's Philippes in Chinatown (Ord and Alameda) and Cole's in downtown 118 E. 6th St (it's downstairs is accessed from the street. OG Railroad building. ) I never tried their Pastrami, but these 2 have been arguing over who was the first to invent the French dip and many like their other sandwich offerings.
Your foodgasm at 8:28 😂
Seems your in a better mood. Great review/content .
Yep, sorry about the negative attitude last time!
Thanks for the great insight UA! It looks like there were plenty of seats available at 8am. What time does it really start to fill up? Thanks!
I suggest you try the pastrami at Famous 4th St. Deli or Hershel's East Side Deli in Philadelphia.
Glad you could go to Langer’s in my city of LA. I’ve been to both and I would chose Langer’s. Bigger menu and better service.
Thanks I'm going to check it out soon!!
Katz is a ripoff. Pastrami queen is better and 2nd avenue deli is better.
Is that true. Never been to either
It’s not exactly a rip off if you’re visiting from far away to experience a part of the history. Also most Americans live in bland generic suburbs so that old world city food hall atmosphere is very unique and almost non existent elsewhere in America especially in rural suburbs. Also many Americans are not Jewish so it can be an exotic like experience that’s different
You gotta get the #19 at Langers!
You're a real cool fella' ! The crew over here greatly appreciates your unique ability to describe your various dining experiences. Truly a great pleasure to watch and listen. BTW - If possible try and go easy on that PEPSID regimen as that OTC pharmaceutical is quite caustic after consistent long term ingestion. Many Thanks Yo ! 🔥 ❤️ 🔥. 🔚
Glad you all liked the vid!
You never mentioned about mustard for the Langer sandwich. Does Langer sandwich have mustard and if it does, how was it?
The pastrami to bread ratio is higher at Katz , gets my vote. 🥩🍞
Its not about the quantity is about the quality.
Katz's used to give a lot more meat, for less...I still love them though
At my age, I go for quality than quantity
It's really a tough call--but LA all day. I love Langer's!
Please don’t take too much Pepcid. Over time pepcid can cause other problems. You might want to try bile salts which help digest heavier foods. There are many videos on TH-cam on this. Nice job on your videos UA!
I love the way they cook the meat ,you buy it in Australia and its totally different not sweet and its dry . To get that flavour and the red i cook it myself the way my mother shown me ,its the only way ill eat pastrami. Or corned beef .out of this world .glad American likes it to.
I respect anyone who has pastrami for breakfast!
Great minds eat alike!
Another amazing video!! I love your reviews! You should try Schwartz's Montreal smoked meat. Another iconic Jewish deli sandwich.
Good Evening,
Thank you for giving your honest opinion.
I would like to make a minor comment about this topic and that comment pertains to the rye bread.
I AM NOT GOING TO EAT RYE BREAD WITH SEEDS ON IT. So for this reason I would not try a Langer's sandwich. I wonder however, if Langer's offers an option for "no seeded" rye bread.
And to be perfectly honest, corned beef is my preference for a delicatessen sandwich.
Do have a good evening.
Are you allergic to seeds?
@@RobertR3750 Good Evening, No, I am not allergic, I just do not want any unwanted flavor component.
@@gregggyf I suggest you're missing out. Langer's is the best rye bread I've ever tasted. It may be the best tasting bread period.