Jawny’s, a Southern California food brand that has built a strong online following, has officially opened a new restaurant in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.

Founded by two lifelong friends, Johnny and David, the brand first gained popularity through its small kitchen located within a car wash and suffered some major setbacks early on when their kitchen equipment was stolen one night.

Following some pop up events and a food truck, their signature Philly cheesesteaks and flavorful chicken wings quickly attracted attention on social media, helping it amass more than 150,000 Instagram followers.

Jawny’s growing popularity has also drawn interest from famous fans, including an Instagram follow from comedian Tiffany Haddish and music artist Teddy Swims visited the new restaurant during its opening week.

The newly opened Sherman Oaks restaurant is easily accessible from North Hollywood and Van Nuys – and is designed to offer comforting Philly comfort food on the West Coast.

“We’re thrilled to bring Jawny’s to Sherman Oaks,” said investor Mike Saakyan. “Our goal has always been simple: serve great Philly cheesesteaks, unforgettable wings, and create an experience people want to share.”

The restaurant continues to emphasize quality ingredients from local farms, all meat is halal, large portions and welcoming customer service ,

Jawny’s cheesesteaks combine thinly sliced steak, melted cheese and a soft roll to deliver a classic take on the well-known American comfort food. Its chicken wings offer another popular choice, whether customers are looking for a full meal, a quick bite or food to enjoy with friends and family.

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Social media influencers have jumped to try out the new menu, from far and wide, with one review saying he travelled 3 hours to get a bite of the action.

For additional details about the menu and the brand, visit the official website: jawnys.com