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Five Great Sandwiches

By Jenni Simcoe
Published: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at 11:08AM
5 Great Sandwiches: Spring St Mikey Wally

Burrata Sandwich at Spring St. Bar



DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — The quest for the perfect sandwich is never-ending, with so many possibilities. Hot. Cold. Pressed. Grilled. Sweet. Savory. No matter which kind of sandwich you’re in the mood for, you’ll find it Downtown. Check out these five just right bites.

Burrata Sandwich at Spring St. Bar

This take on the caprese sandwich is outstanding. The creamy burrata cheese is complemented by roasted tomatoes, olive oil, basil and fig vinegar takes the place of balsamic on a ciabatta roll. This sandwich is the perfect size for an afternoon bite. Buon appetito! Spring St. Bar / 626 S. Spring

The Argentinean Sandwich at Kachi

If garlic is your friend, you’re in for a treat! The grilled rosemary chicken breast panini sandwich with provolone and chimichurri sauce, mixed greens, tomato and mayo is the perfect blend of salt, garlic and herbs. Typically it’s served on ciabatta, but ask for it on rosemary focaccia for the best flavor. Definitely worth a trip across the highway and an afternoon investment in breath mints. Kachi Deli Café / 1001 Wilshire

Grilled Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich at California Pizza Kitchen

This grilled veggie sandwich is a perfect choice for vegetarians or a great way to fit more veggies in your daily diet. Sauteed Portobello mushrooms and grilled red and yellow peppers are topped with fontina and mozzarella cheese, sliced Roma tomatoes, fresh mixed greens and a sun-dried tomato aioli served on focaccia bread. California Pizza Kitchen / 735 S. Figueroa or 330 S. Hope

Asian Pear & Gouda Sandwich on Raisin Walnut Bread at Syrup Desserts

The mix of salty melted cheese with the tart sweet Asian pear makes this sandwich one of the only things on the menu that doesn’t count as dessert. Think of it as grilled cheese with a twist. The raisins slightly caramelize on the outside before the bread gets a dusting of powdered sugar. Syrup Desserts / 611 S. Spring

Kurobuta Pork Belly Banh Mi at Mendocino Farms

Mendocino Farms takes on the popular Vietnamese Sandwich with braised, caramelized Kurobuta pork belly, housemade pickled daikon and carrots, cilantro, cucumbers, jalapenos, chili aioli on panini grilled ciabatta. The hot pork belly with the tangy cool daikon and carrots is the perfect mix of salty, sweet, tart flavors and textures. Mendocino Farms / 300 S. Grand or 444 S. Flower

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Guest 1

Guest on November 30, 2010, at 11:32AM – #1

imo, nothing beats eastside deli :) -vanessa a.


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aldo on November 30, 2010, at 11:43AM – #2

Not only is the Burrata delicious at Spring St. Bar, the cheese plate is amazing. In fact pretty much all of the food at the bar is fantastic. Love that place.

Honorable mentions go to the Chicken Pesto at JJ's Sandwich Shop, and at Sandwich Shop the Chicken Curry is great and their Pork Banh Mi would give Mendocino's a good fight.


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Megan Blaine () on November 30, 2010, at 01:09PM – #3

Yeah! The Burrata from Spring St is the only food I one order there! Love it! The pear and gouda at Syrup is also delish.

But don't miss the Gogi Hoagie from the Sandwich Shop on 6th! yum, yum!


Guest 2

Guest on November 30, 2010, at 01:10PM – #4

Great list, guys. I second Aldo's shout-out to JJ's, but mainly because I love the owners as a former resident of the building. The Highway 128 from Mendocino is amazing as well. Yum!


Guest 3

Guest on November 30, 2010, at 02:08PM – #5

the pulled pork sandwich from Nickel Diner is awesome as well.

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Guest 4

Guest on November 30, 2010, at 02:25PM – #6

The Eastside Deli is embarrassingly bad, especially when compared to the Italian Deli in Eagle Rock on Colorado.


Guest 5

Guest on November 30, 2010, at 02:50PM – #7

Phillipes!!!


Guest 2

Guest on November 30, 2010, at 03:13PM – #8

Oh, right. How could I forget the lamb double-dip from Philippe's with blue cheese?

Or the carne asada torta from Anna Maria's at Grand Central Market?


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GOAT on November 30, 2010, at 04:08PM – #9

Nothing from the Sandwich Shop? Crazy talk. Pho French Dip. Curry Chicken Salad. Bulgogi Cheesesteak. TACM. The Sandwich Shop (on 6th and Grand/ @sandwichshopLA) is like a Bodega version of Mendocino. More home grown feel.


Guest 6

Guest on November 30, 2010, at 04:59PM – #10

I love this, I am constantly searching for these sandwich gems and have had three of five on the list, plus with the comments I have more exploring to look forward to. I also like the Chicken Curry Sandwich from Urtha Cafe over in the arts district....Buffalo Blue at Mendocino is my regular.


Guest 6

Guest on November 30, 2010, at 05:01PM – #11

Also the BBQ Beef Sandwich at Blue Star on 15th...good sauce!


Guest 7

Guest on November 30, 2010, at 09:37PM – #12

CPK? Does it come with a side of vermin?

Don't see how Starry Kitchen doesn't make it into the top five.


Matthew Jackson Cooper on November 30, 2010, at 09:52PM – #13

Langer's... so what if it's not technically Downtown; it's just a short Red Line trip away.


on November 30, 2010, at 10:12PM – #14

FANTASTIC post (and responses!)


Guest 8

Guest on November 30, 2010, at 11:34PM – #15

The BBQ beef sandwich at Blue Star!


Guest 9

Guest on December 01, 2010, at 12:38AM – #16

we need more articles about the bests of downtown. These sandwiches look delicious!


Guest 10

Guest on December 01, 2010, at 07:36AM – #17

The chicken sandwich at Gram and Papas is amazing!!! The bread is perfect.


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crystal on December 01, 2010, at 10:03AM – #18

Burrata is my fav! Love their take on all their sandwiches

Great list! I'm always looking for new choices and i think I could eat a sandwich everyday if I could


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skidrowdude on December 01, 2010, at 10:26AM – #19

I have never eaten at any places mentioned- but I will.

I have to throw in my $.02 - the Ahi Tuna Sandwich at Pete's is pretty awesome.

How about burger reviews next? I could learn/comment on that :-)


Guest 11

Guest on December 01, 2010, at 12:19PM – #20

LA Cafe on Spring between 6th and 7th has an awesome Sandwich with lobster in it. "It so good, one it hits your lips, it so good."


Jenni Simcoe on December 01, 2010, at 02:05PM – #21

Thanks for all of the comments. These five were not a comprehensive list by any means, just five of my faves. If you have a favorite burger or favorite mac and cheese, email and we'll do another round-up soon. Watch this space and thanks for reading!


Guest 12

Guest on December 01, 2010, at 05:45PM – #22

What's the story on Cole's French dip? Did thenew owners ruin it or improve it?


Guest 13

Guest on December 02, 2010, at 02:36AM – #23

My fave is the turkey and blu cheese sandwich from COLES on 6th with their potato salad and big dill pickle.....yum 1


Guest 4

Guest on December 02, 2010, at 12:00PM – #24

The food at Cole's is surprisingly mediocre at best. It tastes of Sysco and food cost corner-cutting. They'd be nothing without their bar. Have some drinks, but eat somewhere else.

On the other hand, everything I've ordered from Gram & Papas has been delicious. If only they delivered later in the day.


Guest 14

Guest on December 04, 2010, at 10:53AM – #25

what ever happened to the Must Bar situation


Guest 15

Guest on December 06, 2010, at 11:20AM – #26

-The seared Tuna Burger at Nickel Diner. -The lamb double French dip with bleu cheese at Philippe's. -The Fluffer Nutter at the Must (RIP)- hope they come back soon. -Curry Chicken and Pork Banh Mi at Sandwich Shop. -Fish Sandwich at Wood Spoon (and they're pot pie!) -Special menu sandwiches at Old Bank Deli.

Not even an exhaustive list....


Guest 16

Guest on December 17, 2010, at 01:49PM – #27

The grilled cheese sandwich at Corkbar is really good.



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