Tamarind Ave Deli In Hollywood

When I moved to Los Angeles one of the first things I searched for was a deli to get a good sandwich. Sure there was Canter’s but what I really wanted was a local sandwich shop to pop into on a Saturday afternoon and get an Italian sub with a bag of chips and an orange soda. I searched and I searched but nothing fit what I was looking for.

Then one day I was heading west on Sunset Blvd and I saw a sign that said simply: “Tamarind Ave Deli”. At first I thought it was too good to be true – could this really be what it proclaims itself to be? Was this a film set posing to be Chicago or New York? Was this truly a simple, no frills deli? The answer, to my shock and excitement, was YES.

Tamarind Ave Deli is a deli, a deli and nothing but a deli and that’s what I love about it. With high quality meats, breads and toppings, they serve simply the best deli sandwiches I’ve had in Hollywood. I’ve tried most of them so far and they have all been fantastic. You seriously can’t go wrong with any of them but my favorites are the Italian #5 and the Turkey with Havarti and baby spinach (#2). And check out their amazing old fashioned soda selection:

My only two complaints are the parking (street only) and the prices. A sandwich, chips and a drink will cost over $10 – I’d love to see them knock a buck or two off if you’re getting all three. That aside, definitely check this place out when you’re in the mood for a truly delicious sandwich.

Tamarind Ave Deli
1471 Tamarind Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 960-2451

(photo courtesy of Food GPS)

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