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Johnnie's Pastrami is a three star restaurant in Culver City. This popular restaurant has been serving up affordable meals in the Culver City neighborhood for the last 78 years. It's known for its diner style. It's been awarded the Best of Cheap Eats and Best of French Fries awards. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is open late.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like how cute this place looks when you drive by, it's got an old diner's feel, small and personable. I looked at it every time I drove by until one night, I just had to stop in and see what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummmmmoooooo!!!! awesome awesome awesome pastrami sandwiches. the order of fries is hugh so share. love the hot mustard on the pastrami rocks. it's fun to eat inside and watch all the customers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pastrami fans,people who love pickels, this is the place for you.It's pricey, but you can feed a whole African village with one of these.Take that Sally Struthers.Actually, keep Sally Struthers the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently rediscovered the magic of the hot pastrami sandwich at Johnnie's. Growing up, I used to come here with my dad while my sisters went to Tito's. One of the things I can appreciate is that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnie's is only a tiny bit less overrated than its neighbor, Tito's Tacos. For a pastrami lover, Johnnie's turned out to be a huge disappointment.Here are the problems:1) Terrible roll - The bread...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really what more do you want on a Sandwich. There is alot of meat and yes there is a little fat as well. I have tried other Pastrami Sandwiches and found that without some fat the meat is dry and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
purrrdy good! only ordered the famous original pastrami and the fried chicken plate. pastrami was a little salty but i really like it bc the bread is not overwhelming and they serve with lotta meat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Their pastrami is pretty good but I didn't agree with their prices. $10.50 for a Pastrami Sandwich is high. The sandwich is not big ones like the ones you get from deli's in New York. It's just a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little diner, you can sit at the counter and peruse the jukebox too. The pastrami sandwiches are steaming and spicy -- and very tasty. I like them on a roll, sometimes even with cheese (a non-no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no Pastrami fan by any means but when I saw this place had 200 reviews, well my man I hoped in the car and headed on up to Culver City to check out the hype.Johnnies is tucked away on Sepulveda...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten my weight in pastrami so many times over I actually smell like the finer of the cured meats when I work out. (and it makes me hungry) This is a place my boss and I started going when the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, on the Plus side for Johnnie's they are open late, serve good greasy food that is always welcome to the stomach after a night at the Cozy. One the downside..they are REALLY expensive for just a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
French Fry Review:This may not be an appropriate place for a vegetarian to eat, but for me, why couldn't they have top quality frys? Unfortunately, they don't. They have krinkle cut fries that were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nothing to brag about. $4 for fries? Please. Super expensive for a very very average sandwich. Last one I had was soooo dry. They must have forgot to dip it. Bread is dry and very plain....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
me and my boy were hella hungry one night and we just went crusing around in the W.LA/culver city area and we just swung by this place. they got some pretty bomb ass pastrami sandwiches. quick...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another review of Johnnie's . . . There's not much more to learn from me, but I'll throw in my two cents. It's a good pastrami sandwich--perhaps not the best you've ever had, but still darn good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you get a Johnnie's pastrami sandwich. "THE BEST" you won't regret it!! Pricey, but well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sooooo gooooood. I love a huge, perfectly-seasoned pastrami sandwich with a boatload of extra pickles, please add swiss, and just enough yellow mustard to give you some zip without...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in Culver City, you must go there! Not too much for a Veggie to eat, but I did have a nice sandwich and the fries & those pickles are killer!
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say, I'm a little biased because I live so close, but my goodness, this IS the late night spot. Great pastrami, great atmosphere. A real treasure, you can tell they haven't changed a thing in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This sandwich looks better than it tastes. Lots of meat in the pastrami sandwich, but that's about all the positives I can think of. The pastrami was not great, with bits of peppercorn that I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places when I used to live in West LA. No frills here - what you see is what you get: a good sized pastrami sandwich that tastes pretty good for the price.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We asked a local where we could get a fabulous pastrami sandwich (Langers was too far a drive) and were directed to Johnnie's. We were so excited and hopeful that our search for the perfect pastrami...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the pickles are overrated.the pastrami sandwich is great when (and i've tried MANY pastrami sandwiches) you've given up on looking sexy because you're an utter failure and can't change who you are....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't ate here in 10 years. Enjoyed it the last time I came. I usually get sucked over to Tito's because it is so darn good. Anyway, I went to Johnnie's today. Had the pastrami on a roll with swiss...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The *Pastrami is yummy, but the *Corned Beef w/ swiss cheese and coleslaw in a roll is my favorite! The *PICKLES are so..so..so good. The food and *service are great. I would give it 5 stars, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the beef pastrami sandwichs with swiss or provolone cheese are to die for. the fresh french roll is the best. and the dill pickles and peppers are killer too. oh yeah, don't forget about the killer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK. Went back and did not like the pastrami at all......It was dry as the Sahara. The pickles have a great kosher dill flavor but they are not as crisp as they should be. The burger was yum..Love the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the area and your friends are raving about Tito's Tacos... get new friends and take them here instead. Johnnie's is a perfect place to get a Pastrami sandwich. It's so damn big and so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely enormous pastrami sandwiches. Saw the guy making the sandwiches add 4 healthy handfuls of pastrami into each sandwich. My first SoCal pastrami sandwich and I gotta say it was quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pastrami on rye. It was OK, but nothing to rave about. I then tried the peach pie - it could have been store-bought from the way it tasted. I didn't feel I got my money's worth with either...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want so badly to give this place five stars, but I can't, because the service was terrible. I understand it's one in the morning and you're kind of busy, but for the love, please be courteous.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a somewhat healthy eater. Well, I'm not sure I would consider myself that healthy...OK, I'm not really a healthy eater. Maybe I'm trying to give some justification, but I was raised in a European...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pastrami, dietcoke with slushy ice are grandbut CASH ONLY?! jeez
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well I agree with everybody else on here - the pastrami sandwich is good - it's absolutely packed with delicious, non-greasy, non-fatty (as much as it can be) pastrami. Plus the chili fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best pastrami I've ever had. Yes, it is pricey, but so is The Hat. Johnnie's gives good portions of thinly sliced pastrami, just the way I like it. The bread is good and could be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the bread that they use for the pastrami sammie, it holds itself together really well and even stays whole on the way back home on the bumper to bumper traffic on the 405 south. I love JP's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love pastrami... and I didn't get it when I went. I had the chili dog. It was good. I loved the pickles! I do plan on going to try the pastrami...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great pastrami....sketchy service...pastrami sandwich was good..not too salty...not too soggy...more mustard from their "standard" run through would have been nice, but overall an excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good Corned Beef, fries, endless pickles Open Late night. A bit pricey for sandwiches. Look out, cool fire pit. Comfortable seating in booths after a night on the town, this place hits the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The rave reviews you'll see here have more to do with atmosphere and landmark novelty value than actual food value. In a single word, overrated. I've had my share of pastrami and while it's tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pastrami piled high. When i go looking for a good pastrami, i want mine piled high. Luckily, that is exactly how Johnnie's serves theirs. This pastrami is delicious. The hot pastrami is served...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived close by to this place, so I visit every now and then. Their pastrami is a little too fatty for me, so i bit too greasy. I still prefer Langer's if I don't mind the fat. And New York...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are ever in the neighborhood of this place, you need to stop by and have a beer and a one of the best pastrami sandwich you will find in CA. I have been to Langers, and I prefer this place. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so much about Johnnies pastrami sandwiches and since I am a pastrami connoisseur, I gave them a try. I realize pastrami is not the leanest meat, but the pastrami at Johnnies was more fat than...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still just as good, still just as expensive :)
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Place Has the Best Pastrami Sandwiches in the West Coast. I said it!!! Not the Best in the US (Kats in New York got that) but in this side of the US, it is the best. You have 2 choices of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must agree that this is your non-pastrami lover's pastrami... but it comes at a steep price-- my boyfriend and I split a combo that came with a pastrami sandwich, cole slaw and crinkle fries and it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
seriously, i do NOT understand what the big deal about this place is. their food makes me GAG. its like eating at the cafeteria at a convelescent home. its more of a novelty than a good place to eat....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so great! I am not a pastrami person at all, but I have eaten pastrami a time or two and I must say the pastrami here is so good! The service was great and fast and friendly too. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Far better than Langers in my opinion.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while, but I'm still able to scarf down an entire pastrami order by myself. I think the Pastrami on Rye with swiss cheese (you have to get cheese!) is tastier than the Hot Pastrami! Why?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try their pastrami, then try going somewhere else for their pastrami... and prepare yourself for disappointment. There are many places out there that advertise their "famous" pastrami. Honestly, no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For 55 years there has been once place to go at 2am for good Pastrami. Johnnie's Pastrami is a Culver City landmark. Just around the corner from Titos Tacos you find this 1950's neon clad restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars - best alternative to Tito'sThe Mexican food here actually tastes better than Tito's! (but thats easy for anyone to do!) Johnnie's also has a decent pastrami and burger too.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all of the 5 star reviews, I was expecting to be blown away. I ordered the Pastrami on Rye and was more than slightly underwhelmed.The pastrami was sliced unusually thin and was a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I feel like I don't need to explain how good this place is anymore. All you Yelppers just said it all! You know what's good! I'll give ya 5stars to that!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pastrami sandwich I've ever had...period. The first time I came here was with my brother a few years ago and I always make it a point to stop by and get myself 2 sandwiches...one to eat there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM. The pastrami is the fattier, more seasoned one, vs the corned beef (which is also good). Got both. Pastrami with Swiss too. Yum. Served on a super soft super fresh roll. Yummmm..... plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here since 1962 - I have actually never ordered anything other than the Pastrami Dip, ever. Take it back, got fries with it once and split them with Wife. I live in South OC now and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pastrami here is delicious. Super thinly sliced and juicy goodness between two lightly toasted buns. The bf got the corned beef sandwich with swiss and it was so tender and juicy too. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from NYC and expecting amazing pastrami is like expecting good BBQ outside of KC, Carolina or Texas. I wasn't overly impressed by the food, but more so by the kitchy 50's style of the place....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With its vibrant neon signage, table-side jukeboxes, and super service, Johnnie's Pastrami is a blast from the past. Not that I'm complaining.This modest eatery offers booth and patio seating, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best pastrami in the South Bay. Their dill pickles are a great free appetizer. My favorite sandwich is the pastrami on a French roll with spicy mustard. The onion rings are good but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, fast service, and I love sitting outside with the fire pit.We split everything because yes - I can't imagine eating one of those sandwiches by myself, imagine the cholesterol and calories!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE Johnnie's Pastrami! this is another one of those places that i have been going to since i was little. i always order the pastrami and when you order the pastrami sandwich, you get a pastrami...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing special, I'm not mad about it, but in a world of much better food go eat somewhere else. the waitress was really nice though.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really great pastami sandwich. Took one star off, because as other reviewers have stated, it's pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have an extra 5000 calories to add to your daily diet and two days to spend on the toilet, this is the best pastrami around. I can only justify one Johnnie's trip per year (because I value my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the war of Southland pastrami sandwiches, Johnnies Pastrami is my current favorite. Many a pastrami have been slain in this war, yet I keep coming back to Johnnies in Culver City. The Hat in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! Never enjoyed garlic pickles so much. And the johnny burger was johnmungus!
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quality pastrami up in this place. Its a huge sandwich with about an arms length of meat served up on a hot and delicious roll. Add spicy mustard or regular, and eat the shit out of it. We got fries,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sad that there aren't more people giving Johnnie's 5 stars. I also grew up in Culver City and have been going there since I was in elementary. Now I live in Orange County but would get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the mood for late night pastrami, this is the place to go! The pastrami doesn't get any better. The food is great, the ambiance is laid back and the service is good. Their only rival is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grew up in CC so you know I've been here a few times before I lost my mind and stopped eating meat. But let me tell you the smells coming out of this place are still good. Nice to see a few of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh wow !!passsstrammmi sammiches here Rocks!!i love that they have an out door fire pit you can chill next to on cold nites.hefty fries, pickles and hot pepper-chinos
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, it's good... but is a pastrami sandwich worth $10.50 plus tax? And fries for $3.50? To say it's overpriced would be the understatement of the year. And they only accept cash. Aren't they making...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pastrami with pickels it oh so good but nothing like the johnnies on adams. For some reason the pastrami's taste same but little different. The service is really good. Now the prices are way to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very expensive. It cost $35 for my wife and I. We just ordered 1 grilled chicken sandwich, 1 open faced chili burger, we split a portion of fries and 2 sodas. We could get the same across the road in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
C*A*S*H* ONLY!!!!!!! Bring your greenbacks with you folks!!!! Enjoy.OK, short and sweet. THE ONLY THING YOU SHOULD GET WHEN YOU GO HERE IS THE PASTRAMI. It is the BEST!!!!!!!!! DO NOT order...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So when you come here, assume you're going to have to try the Pastrami sandwich, right? It's good! And thats saying something from a girl who doesn't really care for pastrami.The burgers here are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i;ve passed by this place for over 20 yrs. after seeing it come up on a sandwich review here i decided to take it on.1. surly help2. the driest pastrami i have ever attempted to eat. in fact 2 bites...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must whenever we visit LA. OMG, the pastrami dip is GOOD! I've been eating here for nearly 30 years and I've turned my whole family into believers. When I worked in the area, I ate here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not the biggest pastrami patron in the world, but this place has some other tasty dishes, as well as a little bowl of pickles. That is the best way to win my heart... just leave me a bowl of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like pastrami, then you certainly need to visit this place. I can say that is my top pastrami sandwich restaurant and it even tastes just as good the next day if you have pastrami left overs....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love eating here when I am out in Culver City.I enjoy eating on the patio and getting some kind of fresh air. The staff is friendly the food comes quick.The hamburger, pastrami, and corned beef are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadnt been here in awhile, but had to pick up a freind at LAX a couple weeks ago and realized I was going to be only a few miles from Johnnie Pastrami. The home made pickles they bring you while...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up on Johnnie's and even though I live in Nor Cal now.We try to stop there every time we vistit LA.Only thing it is getting a little expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There seems to be two classes of pastrami: the quality corned brisket on rye at delis and the ubiquitous greasy spoons that serve it sloppy and chopped on a roll. Which you prefer is your respected...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is traditional American, always a safe bet, and beats some of those "other" spots in the immediate vicinity.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
.This place is an L.A. LANDMARK! The shrimp is good also!
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a pastrami conisuer then Johnny's is a must eat. It's one of west LA's famous eateries but unlike some of the others this place deserves it's fame. Only drag: parking. Luckily I can walk.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pastrami sandwhiches you will ever find!! HANDS DOWN!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious pastrami! They pile their sandwiches very high and they are very good with cheese. I've only had the pastrami here, and it's really what you should plan on having. They offer burgers as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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It's sad that I have to write this. This used to be one of my favorite places to get pastrami. However I think they have forgotten how to make it and how to be friendly to their customers. I don't mind paying...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Johnnies is the palce to be for good pastrami sandwiches. I like the old fashion juke boxes at the tables. The open fire pit outside at night is great as well. The sandwiches are a bit pricey, but there wortth...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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If you like greasy pastrami then this is the place for you. If you like good pastrami then do not go here. I wouldn't recommend Domino's pizza for someone looking for good pie and wouldn't recommend this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pastrami is one of those meats that's tasty pretty much 100% of the time. For pastrami to not taste good it has to basically be covered in like whipped cream or something else gnarly. that being said...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum. They have the best pastrami in LA! They pack the meat in! Came here for a real meal after an attempt at the Kogi tacos. Johnnie's topped it up for us!
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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GREAT FOOD AND APMOSPHERE, AND FANTASTIC PICKLES, LITTLE ATTITUDE, BUT NOT BAD. YOU WILL BE STUFFED WHEN YOU LEAVE, AND YOU WILL BE BURPING PASTRAMI ALL DAY. LOVE THE JUKE BOX CONTROLLERS AT THE TABLES
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yumm just yummthat is all =)
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Pastrami French Dips are A-friggin-mazing!!! very good food here, and you get the feel of a classic locally owned diner. However, 1 star off because they don't take credit/debit cards... I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My brother hyped this place to me, so the next time I was in the area I stopped by. I liked the vibe--old jukeboxes, sweet, momish waitresses--but I was disappointed with the actual food, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really good here. No doubt about it. The only problem I had with it: Price. A corned beef or pastrami sandwich, a side of onion rings, and a medium coke, is about $16. If the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have fond memories of pastrami from my childhood. So when my friend introduced me to this place, I thought I was seven again. Holy moly, what a sandwich. I feel it was all but a dream. heh heh....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Are you kidding me? Johnnie's is one of those places that you've HAD to gone to if you grew up or lived within a 10 mile radius of Washington & Sepulveda. Pricey? Heck yeah, but I personally don't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of pastrami and was really looking forward to coming here! I came here with a bunch of my friends and we were all starving. the sandwiches were pretty tasty and it hit the spot, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a big pastrami person, but the fact that Johnnie's is 2 minutes from my apartment and I was really, really, really hankering for some chili-cheese fries, I decided it was finally time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a meatatarian, I must confess.... my visit here was a true moment worthy being noted in time. http://www.i-mockery.com/meatatarian/ Piled high pastrami on rye!!! OMGx1000!!! And don't forget the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've got another crappy paying gig in Culver City @ Sepulveda & Washington Blvd.After (a six hour) long night of blowing harmonica, singing and tearing down a full sound sound system and loading...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My God do I feel sick & bloated, but I'll be back next week for sure.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Johnnie's & Tito's are almost next door to each other near the corner of Sepulveda BL. & Washington PL. in Culver City, CA. Exit the 405 fwy. at Venice/Washington BL. & you're there. Parking can be a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i cried happy tears as i ate my first legendary johnny's pastrami. and the experience was phenomenally exceptional. i'm super happy to have gone to this place for such awesomely fresh, hot & juicy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST pastrami ever! Big sandwich, a lot of meat, complimentary pickles a huge plus :)this is all according to my meat loving husband.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always enjoyed sinking my teeth into a fat pastrami sandwich at Johnnie's. The 4in thick mound of meat in that french roll has my mouth watering everytime. Yet, I have a couple mixed feelings...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnie's is the real old school. I love historic buildings of Los Angeles and Johnnie's is definitely a piece of history. Their bar top and tables are vintage and so are some of their waitresses, who...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of those places you'll want to take your new chick to, perhaps the third or the fifth date place because by now you've already taken her to the "impress place" and the "followup to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm...hot, crisp, crinkle fries reminds me of being a kid again.the prices, however, do not harken back to childhood days!
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Short and sweet..... AWESOME! (been hittin'-up the place for the past 10 years, and still the same ol', "johnnie's"...shout-out to the Velvet-Assassin in Z-wat!)Nothing better than getting a Johnnie's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I lived in LA I'd be morbidly obese, thanks to Johnnie's. I stepped off a plane, coming home from France, and all i wanted was Johnnie's. Nothing more could have been better. Johnnie's has the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I walked in here expecting that it would be better than what I experienced. I found the pastrami to be rather bland, and the overall taste of the sandwich sub par. I really wanted to like this place,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an old school dining institution that hasn't changed since they slopped together their first juicy pastrami sandwich in 1952. If you drop in, sit at the counter on the revolving round stools...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pastrami sandwich from here will give you an orgasm. Don't forget to order it with cheese. It is a little pricey, it's like 8or9 bucks for a sandwich and it's a la carte but it's worth every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pastrami sandwich was good, but unfortunately not too impressive. They had great onion rings though, but a bit expensive at $5 for a side. The pastrami here is thinly sliced, and then they dip...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been waiting for a year to go back to Johnnies and am happy to say that those dirty idiots who were cooking and stuffing food in their mouth at the same time weren't there anymore! I could...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There used to be a time when Pastrami was six or seven bucks here. That is how long I have been coming here. There is nothing special about the place except for a patio. People usually come here for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pastrami on Rye with their spicy mustard. Open late for the late night hungry helpers. This place is stupendous. Waitress' been there since the creation of Earth on the 4th day, cash only and serve...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up eating their pastrami sandwiches. So, I may be a bit biased. But, these are tops in my book. Even though they have other sandwiches and burgers I wouldn't know. I've only eaten their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You may take years off your life, but at least you would die having tasted a great pastrami sandwich!The pastrami sandwich is awesome---and with their fries its even better. Just remember to finish it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta go 3 on this one. I read all of the reviews and this place is so close to my house that I had to try it. I split a pastrami sandwich, chili cheese fries, and got a couple of beers. Before...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Look, I want to give props to the vegetarians out there making the world a better place. But, sometimes a person like me carves an oversized, stick-to-your-ribs, sloppy pastrami sandwich. And when a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say, these are my favorite pastrami sandmiches here on the West Side :O) (In my opinion, they are far better than The Hat)I get excited just watching them stuff the French rolls with loads and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a big craving for some hot pastrami when I was in LA the other day. My cousin knows a spot near Melrose so he drove us here to check it out. Tried their hot pastrami sandwich...straight up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to pastrami I am there. Yes, I have a thing for this particular sandwich. So, I had eaten here just about a year ago. Could not get this pastrami out of my mind. The price is way up...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is getting over priced and full of itself. I still always end up here when someone whines they don't want Titos next door. It's pretty uncomfortable and i'm hungry after eating the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! i recommend the corned beef on rye with swiss (as did my server). i shared the sandwich with a friend and also got a side of fries. it was delish!! and the homemade pickles are great too! i crave...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we put 4 names in the hat: Johnnie's, Sushi Zo, Cucina Paradiso, and Apple Pan and our friend picked this one.we procrastinated eating dinner at a normal hour by watching a mediocre movie. at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bun a delight...pickle a perfect snap and texture...pastrami is like it's been cut off the hind quarters of Jaime Koeppe (not sure of what I mean...google her name...enjoy).This is the holy grail of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I noticed a lot of folks get defensive about pastrami. People act as if THEY were the ones who discovered their own sinewy Holy Land, taking any attack on their home turf a little too personally. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always get the corned beef (since it has less fat) with swiss on a french roll. They are good but feel they are over priced. We used to go way more often, but it's just not worth it... You can get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like this place, I really do... but the food sucks.But the atmosphere is great and the service is good, so if you've been drinking all night at the Cinema Bar and it's 2am go ahead and eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, Johnnie's is a diamond in the rough that I only wish I had known about sooner. Damn place has been sitting there longer than I've been around, and that's saying something. The pastrami dip...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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This is the place to get really good pastrami sandwiches, if you are ever in the Culver City area. They stay open late on the weekend's I know. Not sure about the weekeday's. I alway's have to share the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LA Institution:Upgrading Johnnie's to 5 stars after my experience last night. Johnnie's cannot be compared to a Brent's or a Langer's as its more of a 'fast food' pastrami. Minced, fattier &...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coach says I got to cut weight for next week's big dual meet. But he doesn't understand. Johnnie's Pastrami puts all other pastrami sandwiches to shame -- to the point where it's not worth eating a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! It is laid-back and completely unpretentious. Come here with a friend and share the pastrami plate. It's HUGE and will fill you up. Oh yeah, the pastrami is awesome. It's good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The pastrami is very bland and can be unpleasantly chewy. Plus it is overpriced. A little more than 10 bucks for a single pastrami sandwich that isn't flavorful or that good and doesn't come with any...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Come down here everytime I fly in to LA for a UCLA Football Game from the Bay Area. Never miss this. Only thing is that price is a little steep. But, this is the best pastrami in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnies has the best pastrami's around. I thought I've tasted some good one's in my life time. I usually go to the hamburger joints to get one, but when I was turned on to Johnnies, I never will eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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sitting here eating a pastrami sandwich I just had to order before we went to dinner!!! Living in Northern Cal now it's a must to stop at Johnnie's and/or Tittos when ever I visit my home town of Culver City!...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that when you grow up with it (eating on the patio by the pit at 3am) just feels like you'd miss it if it wasn't there. The pastrami is good, but not excellent. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pastrami is way over rated and priced. The meat lack a little ...TASTE!! The bread is really nice, not too hard.My onion rings were sitting under a heat lamp....COME ON!!!Pickles were nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone loves a place you can go to after a week of hard working, capped off by a night of hard playing and hard drinking. Even better is a place where you can go to, acting as a loud, drunk fool,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard this place had great pastrami so we checked it out for lunch. I wasn't disappointed, the pastrami was great. A bit pricey for but it's huge and can be split with someone. The chili cheese fries...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel a bit gypped. First off, the sign says French dip. Maybe I shoulda asked, but I didn't see anything on the menu that remotely described what I think of as French dip. So, I go for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like pastrami sandwiches, then this place is the BOMB! The pickles were actually crispy and not soggy. But the sandwich was wet and tasty. Mustard in hand was all that I needed to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am sure johnnies has knocked a few years off my life with their amazingly good huge greasy pastramis, but its worth the early death. Best pastrami I have ever had. Their fresh fries are good but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Great place for a pastrami sandwich. Has its own parking lot that is usually full. I hate character limits. I hate character limits. I hate character limits. I hate character limits. I hate character limits. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't beat Johnnie's for GOOD pastrami, a little pricey but worth it. A little Bruins spirit, garlic pickles that haunt my dreams, and Elvis on the jukebox. Cash only I believe...don't quote me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
what do i got to go to eat my pastrami and enjoy it with peace. i felt nauseous after. not a pleasurable pain. a mexican lad offered to hit me hard in the gut to relieve me. sorry, i meant cuban. back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come to Johnny's after clubbing in hollywood or on a late night munchies run after a house party. I loved this place! The pickles, the fire pit, the huge pastrami sandwiches.... Ummmmm....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have got to be honest. As far as mega-fattening meat on bread constructions go, the pastrami sandwich is just not on the top of my list. Bacon, pulled pork, brisket, burgers, reubens, cheesesteaks,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night after catching "Religulus" over at the Landmark--no chili cheese dogs this time. We split a plate of chili cheese fries instead. They were tasty as hell! Johnnie's does have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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I have been eating at Jonnie's since I was a kid and I still crave it to this day. Even though I dont live in LA anymore, I have my dad ship me a good ol pastrami sandwich about twice a month. Its a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there is nothing better than leaving the club at 2am and finding a place to eat...and deciding that you are near this place...they close @ 3:30...mmmm...so of course we decide to come here for their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. It's only been about 3-4 times in the past 10 years but I have to say it's the best pastrami sandwich. For $10, you can split a sandwich. The fries are crispy. I feel transported...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yeah i gave it a 5 star rating and only ate here once....so the boyfriend and i were on our way home from some drinking and cinema and i couldn't help but notice that he was having trouble keeping the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
kind of expensive, but totally amazing! they have the most gigantic pastrami sandwiches and there's jukeboxes on the tables. the waitresses are fun too. definitely a favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I should probably let you know right away that I don't eat meat and therefore my understanding that the pastrami is good is purely from heresay.What I do know about this place is that the cheese fries...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, for pastrami, this is IT!Fluffy and perfectly seasoned. On occasion it won't be completely up to snuff, but 95% of the time, it is. The french roll it is served on is always good stuff. I like the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pastrami - Bland, dry, extremely fatty...it must be hard work managing to get fatty meat drySpicy mustard - WrongFried fish - hahaFries - at best averagePrices - high I suggest flying to New York and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was tough deciding whether to give Johnnie's 3 or 4 stars, because I did enjoy it, but to say I'm a fan would imply that I'd come back. I only stopped here because I'd heard raving reviews about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After constantly hearing about Johnnie's and driving by, never stopping, I finally got my way and went for a late dinner. The place reminds me of my childhood. I adore the fire pit and the picnic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So last night I was starving. Tito's tacos had a long ass line so I went to johnnie's pastrami. that place is pretty good. Open until 3am....only problem is the servings are ENORMOUS. Got a combo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The home of one of my all time favorite sandwiches- I was brought here about 15 years ago by a good friend whose parents used to go there when they were in college. My fave- pastrami with swiss and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been over four years since I've eaten at Johnnie's Pastrami, so I decided to make the forty minute drive to revisit this once familiar place. Being in that nostalgic mood, I ordered my usual: a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their pastrami is damn good: paper thin, piled high on a fluffy/chewy roll, with a side of aus jus.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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next to langers,but a great traditional pastrami dip sandwich. Make sure you...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived near c.c. pretty much my whole life and I have only been to Johnnie's a handful of times. They have not changed a thing for decades and the pastrami sandwich is pretty much the staple here....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I made my first visit to Johnnie's earlier tonight, on a coin toss decision between the aforementioned purveyors of pastrami and Tito's Tacos. I had the house special pastrami on roll. Pastrami was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for the pastrami. I agree with whoever said "screw the Hat." I've tried to like the Hat. Johnnie's is just better. I've been coming over here for the past 10 years. I've driven...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place for pastrami on a french roll, its Vienna beef brand all their stuff is, thats why its expensive! They cook their food on a grill i like the onion rings and fries, also like their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is heavenly and devilish all at the same time! Friday night and we wanted to go out to dinner, but didn't feel like putting up with a scene or waiting for a table. Hubby suggested Johnnie's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I was visiting Ca from Tx and had to come here. It was worth travelling for. Okay, maybe I visited Ca for more than the pastrami sandwiches, but it was still a highlight of my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll add my review to this large list. We drove to Culver City from Orange County just to try the pastrami. My wife was introduced to this place many years ago when she lived in the Culver City /...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Johnnie's is certainly okay. But the price is far out of line for what you get. A Deluxe Pastami Plate and Coke will, with tip, set you back right around $20. It's simply not a $20 meal.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.75- I LOVE CHILLI FRIESCame here last weekend with my sister and wife. Lately I've been craving junk food, and my sister said she knew a good place to grab a chilli dog and fries. She wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely a winner. The sandwiches are so good and the spicy mustard well now that is the S*#&. The pickles are awesome too. I can't get enough.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there again...my bad, it IS better than The Hat. That bread is pretty darn good, which compliments the pastrami, well. Perfecto!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since i worked in Culver City for the last 16 years, i ate at this hangout for lunch almost once a month. i enjoyed the Pastrami & the fresh pickles every single time.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to find good pastrami or corned beef when you aren't in a deli, but Johnnie's is the next best thing. Excellent sandwiches and a great late night stop. What more do you need?
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped off here on my way to LAX after a weekend spent stuffing my face at various places across L.A.My friend and I split a pastrami sandwich and order of onion rings. The sandwich was freaking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love a good pastrami sandwich, you'll love this place. There's a lot of meat in the sandwich. The meat is not lean, but very flavorful. You also get a basket of dill pickle slices which is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love Johnnie's!I've been coming here with my family for over 15 years. No, we don't live near here but my parents used to eat here when they were dating and we visited as a family whenever we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gawd this place is good!!!Screw The Hat!! Their pastrami sandwiches are pretty much the same size as The Hats and it's much less greasier! They serve you freakin pickles while you wait! They're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pastrami sandwiches, fries and pickles are great. Nice late night place. Yeah its a bit pricey for a sandwich, but, try shelling out $16 for a pastrami sandwich at Katz's in New York. I am happy with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only gotten take-out so I will change my rating if a future sit-down experience is different.I ordered a burger and side salad, totaling 12 something. My boyfriend and I showed up to discover it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite late night hang out locale. They have firepits outside. Chill place to hang out. Mom pop pastrami place that's been around forever. Pastrami is pretty good, but why so expensive I don't know....
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on taste, the food was really good. The pastrami was tasty with a heaping portion of meat. The onion rings were divine. Maybe 2nd to Sonics.However, the price is pretty ridiculous. $11 for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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over $14 for a pastrami and fries. I've had way better pastrami at lots of other locations not worth it
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The biggest overall drawback to Johnnie's is that most everything on the menu is really just too expensive. While what you do get is quality, the cost is just a little too high. It's charmingly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FOODWe decided to come here one night after some persuasion from a friend that we should try something besides the Jack in the Box. I give the food about 2 or 3 stars based on the price and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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I am from Culver City and now in live in Ohio........and I miss my sandwhiches from Johnnies!!!!!! I wish they would ship!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best pastrami sandwich....I like it a lot better than the Hat and other joints that I've been to. The slices are cut so nice and thin, and the bread is perfect. What I like to do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to this place by my homies Kevin C and John W back when we were at USC. One late Thursday night we were hungry but didn't want to make the regular Chano's run. SO John W comes up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Johnny's Pastrami has been around since I was a kid. As a child, with my family, I used to go to the one on Adams Boulevard. However, the Johnny's Pastrami on Sepulveda Boulevard is hands down the freshest,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
SYNOPSIS - two ana half stars for mediocre sammies, friendly service, airy patios, and overpriced menu items. I know going into this, veg options are limited. We're talking swiss or american cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good! just too expensive....BUT..... it's a good place to take a girl after you've already courted her awhile. meaning don't take her here on the first date, but the 4th or 5th date would be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My coworkers and I went to this place after a late night of working. I wasn't floored by the atmosphere or the food. The pastrami was OK, the proportions were a bit on the hefty side, which is very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried Pastrami at Canters, Brents Deli, The Hat, and Phillipe's and I still think Johnnie's has the best taste. The portion is huge so it's worth the price. I also like their vanilla...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is pastrami anyway? And why is it $9.95 for one sandwich? I had the chili hot dog which was worth the $4.95, because with all that excess chili, I got to have a few chili fries, too. Good for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for great pastrami, you've found the right place.Sure, the parking isn't ideal. Sure, the lighting and decor do not create a romantic ambience. Sure, that girl's phone number you got...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great pastrami, but smaller portions than the Hat and more expensive. If I only hadn't discovered the Hat maybe this spot would have gotten 4 stars, but sadly this place doesn't compare to the Hat.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overhyped, Overpriced, Overrated.I went here after a late night in West L.A. for the famous Johnnie's Pastrami. Why people give this place such high praise is beyond me. There are so many other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love pastrami, this is definitely the place to go. They give you a cup of aus ju (i think?) if you ask for it. I've only been here late night after a night on the town and it always hits the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pastrami is great here. I recommend splitting a pastrami sandwich and chili cheese fries between two here as the portions are pretty large. If your a dude reading this and your girl is down for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnie's is good...my only thing is the prices. I don't really want to pay almost $10 for a pastrami sandwich (I mean we're not at Jerry' s Deli right?) Make sure you eat there and get your share of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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We grew up in Culver City & now live in WA State... Last time in CA we went out of our way by 50 miles to get a Johnnies Pastrami! My husband went there all the time as a kid & I had vague memories of a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Been a customer for over forty years----the only change in that time, is that now THEY HAVE AN ATM in the parking lot. But still, only take cash. Best Pastrami period. Sit on the patio and have Sandy serve you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it was a tuesday night, enraged because i had just got into a car accident on the way to a dealership to buy a new car, i wandered through downtown venice and got totally shit faced and walked down...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I found their to-go box in my kitchen, it looked like somebody was bought a cake. But there was no sign anything was planned for the night. "Did you guys buy a cake?" I say to my dad....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember as a kid in the 80's going to this little joint... ordering a Pastrami sandwich or a chili-dog... chili-fries... shake... man... thinking about this place just makes me drool.So when I go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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I have been going to Johnnies for many years and the rule has always been that if you phone in a TO GO order, it is TO GO. This has nothing to do with race, religion or sexual preference. Why take a table from...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good pastrami ..seems like whenever i go back they raise the price? :| This place is usually packed esp on a Friday night and not to mention the weekends. They also don't put lids on ur soda so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a pastrami sandwich the other night and thought it was alright. It is definitely not something you eat if you are being healthy. Aside from that, there was a lot of meat in that one sandwich, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK - Lets start by saying I am a pastrami addict. My name on the playstation network is Pastramiman. Got it? And I'm old enough to know better... so with that , here is what you got going at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Inspired by reviews that I read on Yelp and curiosity, I made the trek today to Johnnie's for the first time. Just a stones throw from the infamous Tito's Taco, it is on sacred food real estate. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best Pastrami Sandwich I've ever had. A lot of people talk about how The Hat has the best pastrami. Well they have not heard of Johnnie's.Can't wait till the end of this month to go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just give me the pastrami sandwich and a cold root beer and Im GOOD!the pickles are fresh and crunchy!the price is a little too much, but def. worth the amount of flavor and freshness!A great spot to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
pretty damn good pastrami i must say. my friends and family came here real late one night because one of my friends said it was "the shiz" (haha). and indeed, it was. the bread is soooo good. and i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh, i really love their pastrami sandwiches. and i like how they have the hot mustard, and ketchup and regular mustard. and i love how they have a little bowl of pickles at the beginning of each...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place kept getting better and better for me...It's open late, they serve corned beef and they have GOOD potato salad (which is extremely hard to find-anywhere). They have actual working juke...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This local favorite has ruined me for pastrami at any other restaurant. I don't even think about ordering pastrami when I see it on a menu anywhere else because I know it will be a distant second...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best pastrami sandwich and pickle chips around. The atmosphere is unchanged in the over twenty years that I've gone to Johnny's and it has always been just a small sandwich joint, outdoor seating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come for the pastrami, stay for the pickles on the table....warm yourself next to the open firepit...adjust your metal umbrella since you want to sit outside. Pastrami cut thin, piled high, and kindly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was never a fan of pastrami but when my friend took me to this place, it won me over. If this is how pastrami is suppose to taste, then I want more. All the other places where I've tried pastrami...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the pastrami and corned beef are decent (pastrami is better than their corned beef), but the prices pretty much kill what could've been a good thing.two sandwiches, a coke, tap water, and fries to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a challenging 2 hours of Ice Skating I was brought to the famous Johnnie's Pastrami in Culver City. I went right for the signature Hot Pastrami. I added swiss cheese and snacked on a side of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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LOL! The Hat (Valley Blvd in Alhambra) serves minced meat for Pastrami...it's disgusting. I was shocked, especially for an establishment thats been in the business for such a long time...also their service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best pastrami and pickles on the west side. Period.Its a little on the pricey side, but worth the money. Just make sure you go with CASH. They don't take plastic. Parking is a bitch too, but if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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I had heard this was the best pastrami in town so I finally decided to try it. On my first and probably my last visit, I learned that A. The pastrami sandwich was good but not great B. The Hat is the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Awesome pastrami!!!!!! The choice of inside dinning or outdoor patio dinning with fire pits!!!!!!! Old fashion Jukeboxes with songs from the 1940's to the 1980's!!!!! Great friendly service!!!!!! Bring a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good pastrami, and they make a big sandwich. My beef is this place is so expensive, and they don't let you use credit cards. I hate that. I always have to run to the Tito's Tacos ATM. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE johnnie's!!! yes, they're a little expensive, but the pastrami is the BOMB!! i eat here every time i'm in los angeles, and looking forward to stopping in for new year's weekend!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Today's third installment of my "OG Tastes of LA" series is Johnny's Pastrami. This is another one of those places where the wait staff is at least as old as most of the fixtures in the place.The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had Johnie's for the first time tonight after hearing about it for the last 3 years. Iwas really excited to finally try it, especialy after working a long shift at work. That being said... I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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I had the worst experience in my life concerning restaurants today at Johnnies Pastrami. A group of us, 4 Latinos and 2 African Americans went to have lunch at Johnnies and enjoy there famous pastramies. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always heard about this place too & finally ate there. It's good....but I think I like the greasy Hat better!!! : ) However, some good things about this sandwich:--they go light on the mustard...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan. i love the soft rolls. i love the fatty meat. i love the pickles. i love how close it is.i don't mind the price, cheaper than Jerry's.the corned beef definitely isn't as good as pastrami....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, WOW, I was looking up Johnie's to send the information to a friend and realized to my horror I had never written a review. So please allow me to add my adoring drivel to the rest of yours....
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a relaly good pastrami sandwich, go to Johnnie's! The pastrami is thin-sliced, seasoned and cooked to perfection! They also give you a side of pickles that are crisp and fresh, because...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard a lot about this place and it lives up to the hype. It's kinda pricey for a sandwich - $10 for a pastrami sandwich but it was very good. The pastrami is really thin and very tasty. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I love a good pastrami sandwich and some chili cheese fries. My body and heart probably doesn't but on occasion there is nothing as tantalizing as the two together...You must look at this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Johnnie's Pastrami was quite disappointing upon my last visit. Enter the joint to sit down was told get up right away only for two or more. Another person entered and was served right away at the booth being...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Johnnie,How do I love thee? Let me count the ways:1. The little bowl of homemade dill pickles slapped on the table when we sit down.2. Your little jukebox in our booth that let's us play "Let's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the standard by which all other non-jewish-deli pastrami is measured.Not to mention the chili cheese fries.Summertime evenings on the patio with friends or family are the stuff that memories...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old style diner with authentic waitresses. I am not kidding - I think they have been around since they opened. Nothing wrong with them, they are sweet and efficient.One definite recommendation: Do not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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I have been going here for over 50 years, my dad used to take me there. I moved out of the area and when I am near by I have to stop there. I have had Pastrami other places, like The Hat, and this is better....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old school diner feel, with the grease spoon thrown in. This isn't a place to go when you're on a diet. I rolled in here with my hubby and my friend Pat. Hubby almost got us shot parking since there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Life without a bf sucks. But life with my new wifey is awesome. Wes, Pat, and I rolled to Johnnie's before our or I mean MY night of whoredom @ BGL.This place was easy to find but parking was a BITCH...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Johnnie's my whole life and nothing has changed. At all! I had to go to the DMV yesterday which was an awful experience so I decided to medicate myself with a big ass pastrami. Yes, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With Tito's right next door, I really have a hard time wanting to go to Johnnie's when I'm in the area. But, occasionally I'll just be tired of Tito's (did I just say that?) and end up here.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not the type to have a favorite pastrami restaurant--but if I was, this would be it. Piles of delicious pastrami in a couple arrangements, with a suprising supporting cast (good shrimp, killer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best pastrami I've ever had. The wait staff has been there since the little place opened it seems. (None of the gals are skinny) It's an aretry clogger and a hangover dream. Check it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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any one whos had a Pastrami know how good this place is mostpeople know it has been there for ove 50 years so they must be doing somthing right. you can go some where else and pay $7.00 or $8.00 for a Pastrami...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Johnnies. I remember when my parents would bring this home for dinner as a special treat. This is probably the only place I have visited where the food is consistently good. I have not had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt, the best pastrami ever! Pastrami, hot mustard, and those pickles! Makes a great meal. Not to mention they serve beer, it makes it all the better!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5, actually.Starving after a day at the beach, we were driving up Sepulveda and I saw the Johnnie's sign I'd seen hundreds of times, and easily convinced Rice to pull over and check it out. Luckily,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Gawd, the pastrami is warm and fatty just the way I like it AND they dip the bread in the juice. I skip the fries, the sandwiches is punishment enough on the ole ticker.Don't forget the garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must for late night eating. Hell.....I don't even care for Patrami, but it's always a treat to visit Johnny's when I get out on Friday or Saturday nights. There is no better way to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I know, you've driven by this place a hundred times but never tried it. Well, get your ass in there! The food is decent and I like the environment. It's nice to sit outside near one of the fire...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't go to deli's much so I can't compare this place to the Pastrami sandwiches at Juniors or???I know I like Johnnie's with swiss and mustard.The pickles are great, very crunchy and garlicy.Onion...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I like my pastrami a little bit more peppery than Johnnies, they do slice it nice and thin like I like. Their pickles are very good, usually I'm not a big pickle eater but I ended up eating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to El Jorge's review, we grabbed some pastrami sandwiches from here and I think I just gained another ass. I thought the sandwiches were pretty good but the fries were hella nasty. If they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Greasy, meaty, and absolutely incredible! Some of the most unhealthy but delicious food ever. The prices are a little high but every dish comes with sooo much meat it's intimidating.This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the (Vienna beef) hotdog with onions and mustard. She had the same thing but with Chili and onions instead. We shared a basket of fries. Those hotdogs are awesome, grilled perfectly, you know...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best pastrami I've had in L.A. The Hat's isn't as good... Of course, staying open until 3 am on weekends gives the rating a little boost. Anything tastes good after a hard night of debauchery......
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I try to stop by this place every time I'm on the west side, especially on my way to LAX. They have a really good pastrami. I think it's less salty and less greasy than The Hat, which are good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnies hot pastrami with onion rings or fries with pickles. 'Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i hadn't been to johnnie's in forever and a day. so i jumped at the chance today. i ordered their bob's special (pastrami with cole slaw) and a root beer float. the pastrami wasn't as flavorful as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PASTRAMI, that's all I needed to say. But for those who like to read, here's the rest of my review of this place. This place puts "The Hat" to shame. Whoever said they like The Hat for their patrami...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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I LOVE this nostalgic landmark. Small restaurant, about 10 tables inside & 12-14 outside with fire pits. Dive place, but the retro charm is one reason I come. Pastrami sandwiches are great! Pickles are also a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a newbie so I based my rating on my first impressions. The pastrami sandwich was big, hot and tasty. The meat was sliced thin, compare it to the pastrami you get at Togo's. It was piled high on a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this nostalgic landmark. Small restaurant, about 10 tables inside with tabletop jukebox selectors & 10-12 outside with fire pits. Somewhat of a dive place, but the retro charm is one reason I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good: Cool retro feel, lots of history, friendly waitresses.Bad: Wearing shorts on the plastic booths and feeling very aware of your flabby thighs sticking to the seat. Looking around and realizing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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I've never had pastrami other than this place. except downtown, which is great too. But this place has the best pastrami sandwiches, other food is just OK. One downside is the cash only policy. Prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING: The following review contains content of a more mature nature that may not be suitable for younger (re)viewers. If you are under the age of 18 and/or have no concept of humor, please do not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having heard off and on about Johnnie's Pastrami for awhile now, I decided to check it out for lunch since I just happened to be in the neighborhood. I've definitely heard mixed reviews about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good chili and fire pits- perfect drunk food!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i havent ate there in such a long time but from what i remember it was good and the pastrami was just right.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, it's like 2:15 am on Saturday night. I was lame and hadn't left the apt all night. Problem is I'm wide awake (Vegas has put me on a weird like 6 AM - Noon Sleep Schedule -- Damn you again Vegas)....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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LOVE THIS PLACE, THE LADIES ARE SO GREAT THERE, THEY KNOW WHEN WE WALK IN I GET A VANILLA COKE, WE GO ALMOST EVERYOTHER NIGHT, AFTER WORK, VERY COOL OUT DOOR SEATING WITH A FIRE PIT, AND OLD...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnies Pastrami is the pinnacle of a pastrami sandwich. I use to think togos was a good place for a pastrami sandwich. Boy was I wrong. Since trying Johnnies, I now refer to togos as fast food....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ready for a heart attack? I sure am.A literal fist sized portion of paper thin sliced pastrami is slopped between the halves of a deliciously chewy french roll. Just the right amount of spices and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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We have been eating at Johnnie's for 35 years and it just is one of the tastiest spots in West LA. Fatty, delicious pastrami, tasty grilled burgers with homemade chili and a cold beer. Yum!
menupages.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't eat pastrami so I can't comment on Johnnie's actual pastrami, but I hear it's quite good. Everyone I talk to say they love Johnnie's pastrami because it's thinly sliced and very lean. Take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The name speaks for itself! Far and away, the best pastrami in LA! It is very rare that I ever order anything but the pastrami with mustard and split with some chili cheese fries or onion rings (could...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My order of choice is a pastrami on rye, root beer float, side of onion rings and request the spicey mustard. (It comes in a squeeze bottle with duct tape around the middle to distinguish it from the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
was great when i was 5 is still good now. been raised on this stuff. its seriously amazing food. pickles -- yum. fire pit side dining on cold winter nights -- nothing hits the spot better.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard about this place as a classic landmark lunch spot, so I tried it. I'm not the biggest pastrami fan, so take my comments with a grain of salt... The pastrami was fatty, the burgers and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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I hadn't been to Johnnie's in over 30 years and was looking forward to the experience on a recent visit to LA-La land. Apparently time had colored my memories, as it was nothing like I remembered. The pastrami...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little conflicted on writing this review because the company I went with destroyed whatever sense of ambiance by constantly nagging.A few year's back, I went with an ex-boss (the same jacko who...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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I've been twice. once a year ago and just the other day. I had forgotten how delicious this place really is! The pastrami and the fries are the best, bar none. In fact, I'm salivating just thinking about it....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have known about Johnnie's since Dad brought a load of Pastrami sandwiches home back in the 70's! Everything is big here! Careful what you order or you might need a wheel barrow and a friend to get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mile-high piles of pastrami are what Johnnie's is all about. The menu has plenty of goodness all over, but if you order anything but the Hot Pastrami sandwich your first time through, you are in dire...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ohhhh those onion rings with the ketchup and dollop of hot mustard! All I ever get is the pastrami with cheese but I've heard their other items are good too. It's got a cool fire pit outside and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A grease hole, I love it!
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sandwiches! I prefer the corned beef over the pastrami but both are great (they taste similar, but the pastrami is smokey and has a little more spice to it). The sandwiches come on a perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived right near this place when I was pregnant 13 years ago and ate way too many pickles and sandwiches....mmmm....I still love them.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man... this place makes me fat and that aint p h a t!I never am on this side of town but if I'm hungry and I happen to be, I dont let it slip out of my grasp. But I always feel like a tub of lard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice and friendly waitresses kinda like the lunch ladies back in yester-school. anyway, this place has great everything but not the place to go if you're watching your girlish figure. i hope u like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful pastrami & french dip sandwiches & great pickles too
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place alot. It's very old LA, counter eating, cash only, fresh, fast food. The pastrami is very good indeed. You'll eat a whole sandwich but half is really enough. Sandwich, fries, drink...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's not a NYC Jewish Deli pastrami on rye but it's good. It's the steamed pastrami on a soft french roll kind...so it's excellent in it's category. I sat at the counter and as I told the waitress my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pastrami is VERY good, they dip the freshly baked bread in some sauce and then add so much pastrami you can barley eat 1/2 the sand which, Although it's a great sand which I found it hard to dish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped there for lunch on the way back from LAX recently and had the worst lunch ever. The pickles were bland. The pastrami was incredibly dry. The roll was boring. It needed some sort of sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Johnnie's is my idea of a great time. I've never actually had a chance to enjoy one of their fine Pastrami sandwiches on site-- I usually opt to have my meal in the comfort of my own home, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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I went to Johnnie's by myself and I wanted to sit @ a table to read some papers from work but all the seats had a sign that said reserved for two or more. I'm not sure if that's even appropriate but...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have one fine-looking (and huge) pastrami stack. Just squirt on the ketchup and bottoms up! Only one complaint: just a tad salty. But the buns are mmm, mmm toasty.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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Just recently visited Johnnies about a month ago on a work related lunch gathering and was not at all disappointed. I had their pastrami sandwich which was loaded to the hilt with meat, got a little messy but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh pastrami gods how I love thee...thank you for keeping this LA original open into the wee hours. i love thee bread.. the pickles... the mustard...the fire pits and the homey goodness of the pastrami...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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This little diner style sandwich shop has been in business since the era of drive-in movies. With its outdoor firepits and tables and indoor booth and counter service it is a pleasant sort of relic and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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Johnnies Pastrami has the best pastrami sandwiches, and it has been in this location for years! My husband's family always combines a trip to Johnnies Pastrami with a visit to the infamous Tito's Tacos, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Driving through Culver City from dinner one evening a little while back, despite the fact that I had just eaten a healthy share of pad thai, I found myself still hungry. Johnny's Pastrami was the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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The pastrami sandwich at Johnnie's is huge. But it doesn't taste very good. And it costs nearly $10. For quality pastrami try Victor's Meat and Deli on National Blvd. near the 10 freeway. Or Langer's near...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE place to get pastrami or corned beef sandwiches. The fries are amazing and the pickles to die for. I can't even think about it without drooling. OMG. Pickles. I always get the corned beef...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite pastrami places in west LA. i go to johnnies for my pastrami fix, no cheese no fuss. just pre-dipped and on a roll they have excellent kosher pickles the minute you sit down.my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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I went to Johnnie's to try their French Dip Pastrami, and must say that I was most dissapointedl. I asked for my sandwhich to be double dipped, yet I couldn't taste the au jus. I had to eat the bread by itself...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pastrami sandwiches here ARE fantastic. It's the high price that has kept me from returning. Plus, Tito's Tacos is right around the corner and when given the choice between the two, I always opt...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A place I've been going to for near a decade. The ambiance has it's highs (the stone fireplace outside, mini-jukeboxes with oldies at each table), and lows (tiny old bathrooms, a little-run down). The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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The pastrami dip literally melts in your mouth. Although the restaurant gives a hole-in-the-wall feel, everytime I've been there, the restaurant is packed. If you order out, they pack your food really nicely....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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Johnnie's is very good but not great. Don't get me wrong, I am very fond of the pastrami sandwiches there, and also think the hot dogs and burgers are great. However, it's pricey compared to similar...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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if you like pastrrami, this is the best place to go when near LAX... whenever we fly in or out of the airport, we have to stop here before or after or both sometimes! not often will you find a $...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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Johnnies meat is fatty and a bit chewy, but the flavor and seasoning is unique. Combine that with the dip ( ask for extra or get some on the side) and their fresh baked soft french rolls and you have a one of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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My parents went on one of their first dates at Johnny's and 17 years ago I took my girlfirend (then to become wife) on our first date to Johnny's. It's the best food in the area.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot where I first heard of this place, but I heard they had some crazy pastrami and had to check it out. They (whoever they were) were right! This place is the place to go for late night hot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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If you want a plate of fat then eat there. There was some traces of meat in the Pastrami but mostly FAT. Just nasty,wtf!!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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This sandwich is unreal,When you ask for your pastrami sandwich double dipped it will come to your table as a huge mouth watering delight. When you pick it up to take a bite you will notice that the bread of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2005
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I was a vegetarian for 17 years and when I began to eat meat again, I never thought I'd see the day that I'd stoop to eating a hot dog--given their dubious reputation even among avid carnivores. So it is with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2004
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The hamburgers, the pastrami, the French dip--they're all good, but give me the chili-cheese fries at Johnnie's. They may not be good for me, but they sure are good. I haven't found any I like as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2004
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I'm almost 40 and my parentswere eating at Johnnies when they were just kids. I have been eating at Johnnies as long as I can remember. The food is great. I moved to ATL in 1987 and have to make trips back as...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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Places like Johnnie's are so rare nowadays. The foodie hot spots will come and go but Johnnie's will always be there for you. Many transplanted Angelenos I know make Johnnie's their first trip from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2004
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I have been eating at Johnnies since 1968 and have yet to find a better tasting pastrami sandwich than Johnnies ... The bread, the pickles, the service and the friendly people that work there ... You just...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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This retro culver city joint hasn't changed much in the last 30 or so years, whether it's the tabeltop jukeboxes or the outdoor fireplaces they light up at night. Bottom line, this is a fab place for giant,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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I HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD REVIEW ALSO..I've been going to Johnnies for over 20 years. I tapered my visits when they started to charge for Extra pickles on Take Out orders. For the price on their Pastramies they...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Born & raised in Santa Monica the only thing I missed was a Pastami from Johnnies & The Waves in the Palisades I have a Johnnies overnighted at least once a month! and at 78 years old I still havent
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great pastrami's...
epinions.com - user review
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this den of greasy wonders has been around for generations. when you want a retro sandwich with real pastrami that'll throw your diet off track for a month, this is the perfect place to be. there's nothing...
wcities.com - user review
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this den of greasy wonders has been around for generations. when you want a retro sandwich with real pastrami that'll throw your diet off track for a month, this is the perfect place to be. there's nothing...
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pastrami lovers have to try this place you are depriving yourself...
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"pastrami and a coke" is the most popular order at johnnie's, which started out as a hot dog stand in the 50's. there is no etiquette or "take a number" here - you yell in your order and, somehow, it always...
10best.com - user review
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as owner bob bass says he offers "everything that is bad for you" at his american basics diner...
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itis not just the 1952 googie design (including original jukeboxes) that makes johnnieis an la classic; itis also those mid-century cholesterol-laden treats that we arenit supposed to eat anymore but love...
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