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    Sam's Philly Steak

    4.0 (335 reviews)

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Katherine P.

    I used to come here often before Covid so decided to try it again. I ordered a large Philly. They do offer three options for cheese and I went with the yellow cheese. I remember the bread being so fresh, soft inside with a little toast outside. Bread was just as satisfying but unfortunately the size of the bread was more like a skinny baguette then a large French roll. Meat was tasty though and yellow cheese is my fav so hit the spot but next time I'll probably ask for extra cheese as I love me some cheese. I wish they still served crinkle cut fries though instead the skinny fries but they were still pretty good. Good prices, good food, clean restaurant.

    Menu 6/7/23
    Daryl D.

    It's unusual for me to have a Philly cheesesteak, but I was craving it this time around. I was getting errands done and this place had good Yelp reviews. There's plenty of parking in the lot and the inside is very clean. I ordered a steak and cheese and curly fries. It was probably too much food in one sitting so maybe I'll just get a 7" sandwich next time. The man took my order and made my meal immediately. The sandwich was so good and just what I wanted. The curly fries weren't bad and a good compliment to the sandwich. I will definitely come back here again and possibly try something else from the menu.

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    Manny P.

    Owner if friendly and kind. Cooks to order. Delicious cheesesteak sandwiches and the chili cheese fries is awesome. Business is 8 years old and survived the worst of Covid. Support great local businesses like Sam's!!!

    Philly cheese steak, chili cheese fries
    Carol D.

    I'm on a quest for the best Philly Cheese Steak (PSC), and this place was close by so we decided to try. I was starving, so went for the big size Philly Cheese steak bomb. Added a side of chili cheese fries. The food hit the spot, in terms of hunger. But I think my hunt for the best PCS in LA continues. This one needs more cheese. And there was no cheese wiz on the menu. No harm, no foul. It was a tasty bite. But I won't be dreaming about it.

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    Charlie C.

    One of the best Philly cheesesteaks you can have. Have been coming here for years. Service is great and food is prepared immediately upon ordering. Never disappointed with the dish here. 3 booths available and bar style seating as well. Parking can be tough sometimes as it's in a shopping center. But definitely would say stop and eat here

    Tiny ass wings for $6
    Matt P.

    With a 4 star average on Yelp, I decided to give this place a shot. They are located in a small plaza with onsite parking. Upon walking in, I noticed their was no one in the store and it looked that way for while. I ordered the 7" cheese steak and 6 pieces of lemon pepper wings. After waiting about 15 minutes or so, I received my order and went home to enjoy it. Got home and unwrapped the sandwich and I noticed how small it looked. Not a lot of meat. The bread tasted like it was a day old and just thrown in the oven to toast it. The sandwich was very salty and the meat was overcooked. I thought flavor wise, it was just ok. I really couldn't get over the saltiness of it though. When I opened the box for my wings, I thought to myself how sad it looked. These have got to be the smallest sized wings I have ever seen. As for taste, it was overcooked and a little on the dry side. I was afraid of this because when I was driving home, I did notice it was giving off a burnt smell. I did like the flavor of the lemon pepper though, but it was offset by how small it was.

    Chili Cheese Fries and the Mushroom Steak with provolone
    George S.

    Tried this place with my friend on a Friday night, and it was dead. Got chili cheese fries and the mushroom steak with provolone. The chili cheese fries were pretty good, liked the cheese sauce they used on them, and my mushroom steak sandwich was good too, better than some other steak sandwiches nearby. You can actually taste the steak, which blended well with the mushrooms, onions, and provolone, but wasn't a big fan of the bread, it was a little too much. For a Philly cheesesteak, I'd expect it to be greasy, which it really wasn't. The place was really clean though and they had plenty of parking.

    Outside, with sandwich.
    Steven B.

    There are so many better options. I watched the operator pull the cold meat out of the pre-packaged wrapper and dump the block on to the griddle. He pushed it around, scooped it up, and dumped it into stale bread. The meat was stringy and had a displeasing flavor. It was overly chopped up - why do they destroy the meat that way? I felt like it was like canned chipped beef. It was gross. It was far too salty, which might be because it makes the meat last longer? I don't know, it was just not worth eating. The bread was not fresh. Bread is IMPORTANT. I ate half of it because I was hungry and wanted to change my mind. I didn't change my mind and I threw out the other half.

    Aj A.

    Love this place and they have the best Philly Steak Sandwich (California Style, Fuck Philly.) If you are one if them people that love the special bread from philly (Amaroso) then you are out if luck. At this place they use a roll that is toasted and packed with cheese and meat. I just love the taste and little crunchiness in the bread. That shift Amaroso does not do it for me, gets way too soggy. If you are ever in Tarazan, Ca. Stop by Sam and judge it for yourself. I am a big fan of this place and when craving Steak Sandwich,this is the place for me.

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    Fan H.

    Work crew and I were hungry, then we saw this spot. I haven't had Philly cheesesteak in awhile so I guess the craving kicked in. The menu had a decent selection of sandwich and burgers. I went with mushroom cheesecake and chilli cheese fries on the side. The chilli cheese fries was good. The whole thing was covered in cheese and I was pretty happy about it. I just wish they gave a little more chilli. The mushroom cheesesteak was not bad. The meat inside was very well done and it reminded me of Philly. The bread though, I wasn't used to have it fully toasted with cheesesteak and had a hard time adjusting to the texture. Overall I had a good lunch. It wasn't authentic Philly, but still pretty good. The service was nice and accommodating. I would stop by again if I was in the area.

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    Best Philly food n the west valley. Maybe in the entire valley! I love this place!!!

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    Great food. Philly steak sandwich is on point. I usally get their philly steak and few times s a month. They use quality meat.

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    Good food, FABULOUS bathroom, but by far the SMALLEST $11 sandwich I've ever seen.....and I have small hands!

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    Never disappoints! Sandwiches are great and so are the hot wings! Owner takes care of his customers.

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    Best Philly Steak sandwiches in the valley!!! Super clean and amazing food!!! Must try this place

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    Ask the Community - Sam's Philly Steak

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    Once in a while, one gets to step into a restaurant that has the ability to whisk them right back…read moreto childhood memories; a foreign place; sounds of a market; and the equivalent of a culinary trip on the spice Trail. Arais Machne Yehuda his one such place. Living up to its namesake, the Machne Yehuda market in Jerusalem, made famous, not only for its colorful stalls and sellers, but also for the outstanding food one can get at the market. But in order to pull that off, you need the perfect storm of the following ingredients: caring, sensitive, owners who treat you like a household guest. Culinary wizards who understand their ingredients and know how to make the best out of them. Appreciative crowd, who knows good food. Period. When all these come together, what you get is a touch of magic. And Arais is exactly that. A touch of magic on Ventura Boulevard. Let's talk some of the ingredients. The warm chickpeas (hummus) that came to the table, at a perfect temperature, and with just a hint of lemon, were the ABSOLUTE BEST chickpeas I had anywhere outside of Jerusalem. I don't say this lightly. Most Mediterranean, restaurants and almost all Israeli restaurants pride themselves on their chickpea preparations. There's a saying in Israel that Israel will forever argue about which chickpeas are the best, which chickpeas make the best dish, which preparation of chickpeas is better than the others. Basically Israeli's lives revolve around evaluating chickpeas. So by telling you, this was the best I've had outside of Jerusalem, what I'm really trying to say is that these weren't "good chickpeas for Tarzana", but rather some of the best anywhere in the world! And that was just the side dish! The formula is a known one. Take acidic vegetables as a side dish, mix them with rich and fatty meat dishes, where the acid of the vegetables in the pickles cuts through the richness; couple that with side dishes, where each dish adds to the overall experience; and what you get is exactly that magic that I told you about earlier on. When you mix that with knowledgeable owners and and welcoming atmosphere, what you get is a short trip to far away lands. Arais Machne Yehuda on every chord. If I have one single comment, and trust me that taking into account, the totality of the experience that was amazing, I would tell you that the pita bread that the Arais came in, was a bit salty. I let the owners know my dislike of tahini, something that has cost me relationships, and has earned me the jeers of many an Israeli; but they insisted time and time again that maybe I should try it "just this time". I explained that once every five years I do in fact, try tahini just to find out that I still don't like it, but my words fell on deaf ears. And you know what? They were right. Both the tahini and chimichurri sauces were perfect accompaniment for the rich lamb meatballs, nestled in the pitas. I was expecting a little bit more heat and the chimichurri to complement the tangy and oily taste emanating from good olive oil and chopped herbs. But alas, the heat came from the deep-fried jalapeños that I had on the side. The look on one of the owners faces when I ate six of them in a row and then proclaimed they were "mild", was priceless. Since this was my first time there, I also got fat chunks of deep fried and then roasted potatoes, a perfect accompaniment to the already rich meal. I highly recommend this Mediterranean/Israeli gem in the heart of Tarzana. If you're ever looking for Israeli food, this, my friends, is it!

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    Excellent food, exceptional service! Reataurant managers are…read morereally on top of every detail. My son enjoys the waffle with fresh straberries and whipped cream and my wife does the pancakes and bacon. I always enjoy a warm Vanilla Latte and a 8oz Roast Beef Sandwich. The pickles are my favorite!! Last week I went w the Deluxe Burger and Chili Fries And it dis not dissapoint.

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    Your neighborhood Italian deli, bakery and market all in one place!…read more Cavaretta's Italian Deli is an east coast style Italian deli that brings back a bit of nostalgia with old school vibes! They've been serving their loyal customers in the San Fernando Valley since 1959! Handmade meatballs and marinara sauce, that's simmered for 7 hours. Lasagna that's made from scratch daily. You can't beat their popular Italian Sub so of course we had to order that! Picked up a couple old school Italian sandwiches for our Hollywood Bowl show. Of course, we couldn't leave without their housemade Tiramisu and Carrot Cake Bar. Trust me, definitely worth it! Don't skip out on their cannolis and other desserts. There's a little market inside and seating. Perfect for a picnic or catering your next event!

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