Fromins Deli   

Fromin's has been quietly holding court as Encino's deli king for 40 years. A four-page menu loaded with all of the usual artery-choking delights like their Russian dressing-coated, sky-high pastrami sandwiches keeps this flashy rival of Jerry's a viable option. Fromin's keeps a down-to-earth attitude that has locals coming in every Sunday for spinach-and-jack omelets and chocolate chip pancakes for the kids. Unassuming booths and red-brick walls provide a casual look to the deli, whose cheery waitstaff makes an effort to remember the names of its regulars. If you're nervous about calorie count, Fromin's also offers an abundance of health-conscious alternatives such as scrambled egg whites and lox and soup 'n' salad combos. Despite the large number of families and couples that descend to Fromin's for a short stack or bowl of matzo ball soup, chances are you won't be kept waiting too long.