WHEN: Sun Dec 14th @11am We have just arrived to SoCal by car, and before checking into our Airbnb, we figure we swing by this spot located in a ghost kitchen to pick up some lunch. After placing an order on their website, you would park in the back lot where it's free parking, and enter a tempt room of lockers. I wish they included this in the text where you are to CALL THEM to let them know you've arrived so they can bring your order out to you. It's not like the other establishment in this shared kitchen where they just leave it in one of the order cubbies to pick up. So here I am like an idiot just standing and waiting in the empty room for my order. I didn't know until I checked my email and it said to call them in my receipt. Oh well. Anyway, here's what I ordered: BASTURMA BRISKET - $29 Hand Carved Basturma Brisket, Pickled Persian Cucumber, Chaman Spread, and Swiss Cheese. Served in freshly baked pita bread. I know, what kind of sandwich costs nearly $30!? But let me tell you, you are getting both quality and quantity in this bad boy. This reads 2 people, and those 2 will enjoy this thoroughly. Yes, it's a bit on the saltier side, but that's why you have the cucumber to balance it out a bit and the warm and soft pita bread. The brisket was tender and I loved the spread (which you can buy!). It's such a unique take on the common pastrami sandwich. So remember: 1. Order online (no phone calls) 2. Park in the back 3. CALL THEM, letting you know you have arrived. 4. Enter through the big doors (its unlocked) 5. Wait for them to come out to retrieve order. 6. Enjoy! read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Pick up area - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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So delicious, fresh and high quality. Loved the basturma sandwich and will definitely come back again. There's decent parking around and there are two seating areas in the parking lot. The only downside is the price, it's pretty pricey considering it's not a restaurant and you're just picking up a sandwich. But it's the beginning of their business so they need the funding so I didn't mind paying for it. read more

Incredible basterma brisket sandwich!! III Mas is a ghost kitchen, so you'll have to pick up from the back, and potentially call when you arrive. The brisket sandwich has Southern BBQ quality and melts in your mouth! It's a bit pricey, but each sandwich is pretty large and can feed 2 people. read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Brisket Sandwich - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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Having heard about this place for years, when it was a backyard operation, I was excited to give it a try. I placed my order online and headed to their ghost kitchen to pick it up. I ordered the Basturma Brisket Sandwich which is their most popular item. I am a big fan of both Basturma and Brisket so this sounded like a match made in heaven. And I was right!!! This sandwich was epic!! The meat was tender and smoky. The spices were perfectly balanced. It had a delicious Chaman Spread, a slice of Swiss cheese and housemade pickled Persian cucumbers. The acidity of the pickles helped to balance out the rich meat. It all came together like magic. The sandwich is quite large, which justifies the $29 price. I only ate half and saved the rest for later. It was just as good cold as it was hot. I can't wait for my friends to try it. They will love it!! Great job III Mas! read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Basturma Brisket Sandwich - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

They have RE-OPENED down the road on San Fernando And Allen at a former donut shop. The place is small and simple, but has an open kitchen so you can see the food being made. The service is brisk since its a counter and you can see when the food is ready. They still make the Basturma Brisket sandwich, but they improved it with house made melted cheese. Its not cheap at 38 dollars, but it is heavy and special. I also had the Pistachio Hummus thats based on a 14th century Iraqi recipe. Its probably the best hummus Ive had in years. I had that with a imported Hibiscus Soda that was very dry and not sweet, and it paired well with the food. They have other Armenian dishes from this specific region that I have not seen before and I look forward to trying them with friends to share. read more

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One of the best sandwiches in LA. Each cost $29 but can easily share unless you really hungry. Hummus with the chili Crisp is a must. I added pastrami to take it to the next level. Worth driving out of your way to get it. Operate out of a ghost kitchen, order pick up time slot and enjoy. read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

+5/5 super fresh and high quality ingredients. Definitely a cheat meal!!! Super high fat content and super salty. Delicious. The ghost kitchen pickup was okay. Will come back and recommend to friends who want to try an epic basturma brisket sandwich! read more

III Mas offers phenomenal basturma sandwiches. The Basturma Brisket is now one of my favorite sandwiches. Basturma is Armenian cured beef, prepared with salt and spices, and typically sliced thin. Basturma Brisket: This is not your grandmother's basturma. The thick slabs of brisket are double stacked and juicy. I'll just go ahead and say it. The smoky slabs are better than Texas brisket and well known pastrami spots, much more succulent and tender. The spices and zesty spread complement the beefiness beautifully. There's a pretty bark that's fenugreek forward. The melted cheese and abundant tangy pickles balance the richness. The thick and fluffy pita stands up to the meat with a dense enjoyable chewiness. Ordering and Pickup: Place your order at their website. Pickup is through a door behind the ghost kitchen building. Call them when you arrive and they'll bring your order out. There are a couple tiny tables in the lot if you can't wait. Parking: There are about a dozen spots in the back. Or you can look for street parking. read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Basturma Brisket - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

I've been going around to the top rated spots for sandwiches to hunt for the best. There are so many great pastrami spots... some of the most famous being Langer's and Katz's. I don't think these two are the best but I was recently debating between these two. It was somewhat of a close contest for me. I like Langer's a bit more than Katz's. Anyhow, I tried this Basturma Brisket from iii Mas and I felt like it was better than either of those two famous ones. I didn't even need to think about it. The brisket is great quality and the home made pita is what really sets it apart for me. It's so soft and perfect. SERVICE It's a ghost kitchen at the moment. Order online, park in the back lot, call them to tell them you're there, then collect your goodies. PARKING Small, shared lot behind the building. Limited street parking. read more

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Straight fire. See, this is the kind of fusion that honors the culinary traditions in a way that confuses you (in a good way) as to which you're enjoying at any given moment. Bite this way, basturma. Bite that way, brisket. This way, pita. That way, 'cue. Truly a triumph, Chef Arthur. read more

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Operating as a ghost kitchen and serving nothing short of hauntingly memorable flavors, III mas has a limited yet focused menu that will immediately expand your flavor profile. whether you order the mortadella sandwich, made with their fresh pitas made in house, or the msalosh pie, also known as lahmajun. The menu items here are full of flavors from fresh pistachio to imported mortadella and the msalosh was a perfect blend of every spice on a crunchy yet soft flatbread. This place will have you coming back for more. You order online and pick up in a designated pick up room on site. Make sure you order the basturma brisket sandwich if it is available, as it sells out the soonest and I was not able to try it yet. Can't wait to come back here read more

I've never had a brisket sandwich like this--wild is an understatement! They load it up with perfectly cooked brisket, flavorful sauces, homemade bread, and delicious pickles. Definitely worth ordering in advance! read more

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Ok WOW. Just wow. III Mas is a ghost kitchen in Glendale with some tasty, high quality food. We ordered online- the brisket sandwich and cheese manousheh. We went to the location described waited in line (although we saw some people who called the number and waited in the car) and the food was brought out to us. Just an FYI there is no place to sit and eat since it is a ghost kitchen! First off, the brisket sandwich is substantial- with enough meat to fill my husband- which is a difficult task! Otherwise the bread, sauce, cheese, brisket- all SO tasty. I had the brisket by itself as well which was divine. We really enjoyed this sandwich. The cheese manousheh was the perfect amount of bread, cheese, spice (Aleppo pepper). I was so impressed and wanted to finish the whole thing myself. Overall, would highly recommend III Mas Bakery and Deli! Will definitely be returning for some yummy food. read more

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Basturma brisket is flavorful and tender. The bread is soft and chewy on the inside and has got some crisp on the outside. Chaman spread gives the sandwich an added flavor. Service was fast and friendly. This is a pick up only place, but they keep the exterior of the building nicely kept and parking at the back was convenient. read more

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Food I had tasted great, I ate it in the parking lot because the rest/other orders placed with the party took an additional 45 mins after the time told to us... I can understand the ghost kitchen they work out of may be small and hard to complete orders...at the end of day, people can only wait for food for so long... Person bringing the orders out reiterated that if we are going to place a "big order"( food for 6, 2 separate orders), that we should do so a day in advance.. I didn't get a chance to try any of the other menu items, as I had to head back to work... Other members of this lunch party said the sandwich was a bit on the salty side... read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Basturma Brisket - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Very delicious sandwich packed with thick cut basturma style brisket (reminded me of pastrami). The bread is delicious, the pickled persian cucumbers are delicious, the spread...everything delicious! A bit steep at $25 considering it's in a ghost kitchen and there are only two small tables outside, but the quality is definitely there. Some people were smoking cigarettes at one of the tables so you may want to eat the sandwich in your car. Very nice service, worker came out multiple times to check on customers and update them about status of their order. read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Incredible basturma brisket sando! Best sandwich I've had all year. You order online and then pick up at the ghost kitchen located in Glendale. It is efficient, and they bring it outside to you when it's ready. There was enough parking in the parking lot when I picked up on the weekend. read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Basturma brisket sando - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

III Mas Bakery & Deli is a ghost kitchen in Glendale offering takeout-only. I tried their sandwich with incredibly soft pita, smoked brisket, cheese, pickles, and a deliciously spicy Armenian sauce. The sauce was fantastic but surprisingly spicy, overpowering the smoky brisket flavor. Despite that, it was still tasty enough that I'm looking forward to trying their Mortadella sandwich next time. Check it out if you're a fan of bold, spicy, unique flavors. read more

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Food was good, had the basturma brisket sandwich. Sandwich was really tasty, brisket was well hydrated, good flavor. Sandwich had a healthy amount of small pickles on it, that balanced it out but didnt overpower it in any way. Spicy spread on the sandwich was really good too. Sandwich did however also have some very large globs of gelatinous fat pieces that were ruining it until I opened it up and picked the mess out. Location is a ghost kitchen and doesn't have anywhere to sit/etc which is fine as long as you're already expecting that going in. Initially placed my order at 11:05-ish, was told it would be ready for pickup around 11:40, arrived there at that time and it wasn't ready or handed to me until almost 11:50. Would definitely try it again, but certainly not in a rush to do so. read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Basturma Brisket sandwich - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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This was my first ghost kitchen experience and I was impressed. The brisket sandwich is the star of show. The bread is fluffy and provides a middle eastern unique twist. The brisket falls apart and the flavor by itself is amazing. The sauce is good, could be a bit more spicer for my tasting. The pickles provide a nice crunch to counter the melt in your mouth brisket. Of course being a middle eastern I had to try the lahmajoun, it did not disappoint. Reminds you of home with the spices that pop every bite. Make sure you order online about 10-15min before you arrive, call when you get there and they will bring it to you when you are waiting. I will for sure comeback to this spot, add it to your list read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Brisket sandwich - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

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Their food is simply incredible. Chef Arthur really puts time in developing flavors that you never knew were missing from your life. Love the brisket sandwich and I can tell you it will be one of the best sandwiches you will ever have. Mortadella sandwich is another banger! From years of following his menu and trying his new items, I can say you cannot go wrong with whatever you get. Must try! read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Mortadella Sandwich - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Delicious brisket sandwich loaded with meat, lots of meat. No cutting back on these sandwiches. Fully loaded. It tastes amazing. Worth every penny. Place your order then pick up and enjoy.... This place operates from a commercial kitchen, all to go. read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Brisket sandwich - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Decent pastrami, albeit a tad salty. Langers is still by far the best pastrami sandwich in town. And given they're about the same price, would happily go back to Langers. But glad I gave this place a try. read more

Wow. Just wow. This is one of the best sandwiches I have ever had! Don't let the price fool you - this sandwich is huge! I recommend getting easy sauce bc it is a bit overpowering and definitely share it because it's so big you might get tired of it haha the meat is insanely tender and flavorful and the pickles are to die for. Just so delicious. It was super easy to order and pick up! Make sure you pull over and eat it right away. That bread btw - insane. The pickles are the best pickles I have ever had. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Dang it appears you guys closed. The brisket sandwich was amazing! Please let me know if you re-open!

Fantastic sandwich, well worth the drive. They make one thing and make it well. The brisket is spot on. read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Can't comment about staff with this casual pickup only spot since you order thru their site prior to pickup. Parking and pickup is in the rear. The price for the brisket sandwich might seem like a lot but it is not when you consider they stuff the sandwich with tons of brisket that would cost you way more at a barbecue spot. The meat is tasty but don't go into it thinking it will be like pastrami cause it isn't. I do wish the brisket was more hot to help with its juiciness and that the spread was distributed evenly. Otherwise, great sandwich with fantastic bread. It was worth trying once (for someone that does not love brisket and a long drive to this spot) but I would not go out of my way to get it again unless it is try their other items. read more

The Basturma Brisket was too salty - I couldn't eat more than a few bites. I was very disappointed because I had heard so many rave reviews for the brisket sandwich. Unfortunately it did not live up to the hype for me. Not worth $29 IMO. read more

Maybe the best sandwich I've ever had. Insanely good. Perfect smoked pastrami-like meat that melts in your mouth. It seems expensive, but for pastrami this quality it would be a similar price anywhere, such as Ugly Drum, Bludso's, etc. And it's BIG. Lots of meat on there. 11/10 sandwich. read more

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If you want one of the best pastrami sandwiches in Los Angeles, you need to try III Mas Deli. Based out of Glendale you a super talented and passionate chef making some of the best Armenian food in the city. The pastrami sandwich is a contender for the best sandwich in the city and should not be missed. Everything is made with love and made in house. The pita chef Arthur Grigoryan makes is so good, I order extra. You can't forget about the lamahjoun, which has beautiful freshness of herbs and spices. Easy to order, on the website and you can also call. read more

Best. Sandwich. Period. It's been a long time since there has been a place worth writing about and this is it. Plus the pros behind the food are deserving of the upmost respect. They know the craft inside and out. They put passion and heart into it. You can literally taste it. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Can't wait to try everything. Thank you all! read more

Brisket Basturma sandwich. Bread was good and sauce was decent. Wait time not worth it. Pickup not worth it. This "ghost kitchen" fad needs to disappear. Brisket shouldn't be Basturma, Basturma shouldn't be brisket. We ordered for 45 mins later pickup time (the system gave the time) only to arrive and have to wait an additional 15 mins. Price definitely isn't justified. If you miss this skip this spot, you won't be losing much. read more

Make sure to call and order before you head out and the entrance for picking up the food from this ghost kitchen is in the back alley. The parking situation is not so great but once you bite into their Basturma Brisket sandwich it all becomes worth the hassle and you will definitely fall in love with food all over again. Amazing! Thank you! read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Rear Entrance, order online before picking up and you Must enter from the back alley - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Incredible fresh bread, richly flavored brisket and really great pickles. It's a ghost kitchen only, but our favorite thing to do is order and then pick up and drive into Griffith Park to picnic read more

AYO!! RUN if you have to and try everything on the menu. Especially the Basturma Brisket!! Arthur cooks with soul and wisdom, and it's very telling! Thank you aper read more

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My husband and I tried the food a few months ago when we were visiting LA! We've had the chef's food when he would do more traditional (but Armenian influenced) southern style bbq and loved it and this also did not disappoint! The sandwiches were amazing and can't wait to have it again. read more

Amazing Basturma pastrami in a fresh baked pita. It's something you absolutely need to experience. read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - Basturma Brisket - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

Ordered here several times since they opened so I can try the few different items they have on the menu. I can say without a doubt each item is unique and tasty in its own way. The basturma sandwhich was to die for. You won't find flavors like the basturma sandwhich probably anywhere on the west coast let alone alone here in the states. It's one of a kind and a must try. read more

III Mas Bakery & Deli - The basturma sandwhich with house made pickles, cheese and spread on a toasty and hand made pita. - Armenian Near Me - Glendale, California

simply the best , nothing compares thank you iiiMas Bakery & Deli , Arthur & Taguhi are wonderful read more

The absolute greatest pastrami sandwich you will ever have, I wish I could put into words how amazing chef Arthur's concoction of a sandwich is. From the lamajoun to the in house basturma pastrami, nothing beats this spot. Thank you for the EASY AND CLEAR ordering & pickup options ON THE WEBSITE. Everything was a vibe. read more