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Get Your New York Deli Fix At LA's Famous Pico Kosher Deli

Where: 8826 W Pico Blvd [map], Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90035
August 5, 2009 at 4:54 PM | by Omri | 0 Comments

In Los Angeles there are delis, there are delis, and then there are the Places Where The Jews Eat. Pico Kosher Deli, which sits just a few blocks north of LA's heavily Orthodox Beverlywood district, definitely falls into that last category. It's the oldest kosher deli in the city and, unlike some other "Jewish-style" delis, you'll find nary a trace of dairy in the kitchen. Bacon, it goes without saying, is literally and metaphorically traife.

The deli is small, with an L-shaped counter in the front and a dining area to the left that you have to walk around a wall to reach. They've only got a handful of tables and booths back there, and there's no way they can accommodate more than fifty or sixty customers.

Given that PKD regularly ranks as one of the top 5 LA delis, things can get very crowded around lunchtime.

Prices are about what you'd expect, maybe even a little low given the relative affluence of the nearby neighborhoods. PKD's justifiably famous Deli Burger, topped with standard fare plus grilled pastrami, goes for $7.95. Ditto for the Turkey Burger, another local favorite. The most expensive item on the menu is the Steak Sandwich at $14.95. The kitchen also serves a variety of Jewish comfort food as appetizers, from servings of gefilte fish to bowls of matzo ball soup.

On their webpage they claim to be the "Best Kosher Deli outside of New York," which isn't in and of itself surprising to see. Lots of mom and pops say they're the best at something. The unusual thing here is that there's a bevy of local New York transplants who will gladly line up to agree.

Pico Kosher Deli is open 10am-8:30pm Sunday-Thursday, 9am-2pm on Friday, and is obviously closed on Saturday.

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