Update 4 (To-Go):
All of our FTC discussion on Langer’s yesterday, and the fact that @JeetKuneBao has never had their Corned Beef and @Gr8pimpin was asking for suggestions for the 2nd ever visit… I suddenly had a craving for Langer’s and had to go for “research” for FTC. 
You would think a place open since 1947(!) might be slow to adapt, but Langer’s Deli has an efficient Curbside Pickup system, and even for walk-in orders, they only allow 2 customers (socially distanced) to walk into the cashier area to order.
#33 – Patty Melt on Rye:
This was insanely delicious today! Toasty, crunchy Rye Bread (we arrived 5 minutes early to make sure we opened up the Patty Melt container as soon as possible), Caramelized Onions, juicy Beef Patty and perfectly Melted Cheese.
It was even better than the last 2 times we’ve had the Patty Melt at Langer’s and one of the best Patty Melts we’ve had in recent memory! 
#54 (Modified) Beef Tongue (Hot) & Corned Beef Combo Sandwich:
Their Double-Baked Rye Bread, soft and airy gives way to tender, moist, perfectly seasoned Corned Beef and then you get their juicy Beef Tongue! An outstanding Sandwich and a great alternative to their Pastrami. Do not miss this, especially Lengua fans! 
We were staring online at the #65 – Hot Pastrami with Cream Cheese and Sliced Tomato since @A5KOBE was asking for it…
We couldn’t do it. 
That sounds so wrong. So instead:
Hot Pastrami on Rye (w/ Mustard):
In the end, for all the Langer’s newbies and longtime fans, it’s all about Langer’s legendary Pastrami Sandwich. Note that we just had an overwhelming (but delicious) Meat Fest known as Heritage Barbecue (so worth it!), and we’ve been eating mainly Salads since that day. And this is probably our 20th+ visit to Langer’s.
Consider the fact that most kitchens are operating under more stressed and limited conditions, with all food being packaged To-Go. It’s not the same as sitting down and them bringing out your Pastrami Sandwich to your table. Langer’s could’ve easily cut corners in this To-Go environment and with fewer staff members, but instead after taking a bite, all we got was…
Succulent, perfectly tender, lightly smoky, balanced peppery, well-seasoned, absolutely luscious Pastrami!
It as glorious, and I was salivating while eating it! It was even better today than the last 3 or 4 visits! The pillowy Double-Baked Rye Bread, the tender, luscious Pastrami, a bit of Mustard and all you can say is:
This is the best Pastrami Sandwich I’ve ever had in my life.
Langer’s Deli is still humming along, old school in many ways, but also agile enough to create a safe delivery system during the pandemic. There are all types of great innovations and elevations of food in the culinary world year after year, but sometimes, OG is best. The greatest Pastrami Sandwich. An L.A. treasure.
Langer’s Delicatessen
704 S. Alvarado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Tel: (213) 483-8050