Which is the best Langer's pastrami sandwich? The L.A. Times Food team shares their favorites. From left: plain pastrami, the No. 44 and the No. 19. (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times) Norm Langer ...

The pastrami French dip sandwich from Langer's Delicatessen. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times) Langer’s Delicatessen may be the most consistent restaurant in Los Angeles. It’s so consistent that my ...

In America, you'd be hard-pressed to find a good deli that doesn't pride itself on its pastrami, a cold cut made from beef soaked in brine, heavily seasoned, and then smoked. (True pastrami is only ...

Look, I've been putting Swiss cheese on my pastrami sandwiches for as long as I can remember. I like the way it tastes, and I like the soft sharpness of Swiss cheese, complementing the salty and smoky ...

Robert Sietsema is the former Eater NY senior critic with more than 35 years of experience covering dining in New York City. When it comes to choosing the best pastrami in the country, there are ...

The phrase “melt in your mouth” gets tossed around a lot in the foodie world. Melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls or melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon; you get the picture. But what I’m about to share ...

Members of the L.A. Times Food team weigh in on their Langer’s orders. Owner Norm Langer shares some of his customers’ strangest requests through the years. Food general manager Laurie Ochoa and ...