The Hat is first on my list too, not only for the pastrami, but the greasy side of fries and chili! I can get Johnny’s as quickly as any other place so I’ll throw that in too. Big sandwich, and the pickles… oh man, the pickles.
In the valley, Daglas Drive-In (url below), while not the best, has a ridiculous value. The sandwich is $7.50 but they have a combo with the sandwich, their regular size twice-fried fries (enough to feed 2) and a 24oz drink for $10.45.
I’ll go to Cupids next door for a dog and get the fries and rings from Daglas to go with it.
Yeah, I dunno if they were just between trays, or if this is the new normal, but I cringed when I saw them put the pastrami in the microwave. This was the one on Venice by Culver.
Why no love for Johnnie’s . A hot pastrami at 3:00 am on a Friday or Sat . I liked them when I was working nearby . I guess you have to be fucking prepared to eat one .