Katz’s is an institution for a reason. Absolutely the best pastrami sandwich that has ever existed.
You can’t go wrong with a place like this. It’s been around for ages and is still always busy, featured in movies and just an absolutely iconic place. The decor is iconic, and there’s even a sign over the famous table from When Harry Met Sally.
I haven’t been in years and when I went back for a pastrami on rye with mustard, it was like being transported back in time. The sandwich is absolutely stuffed with hot, fresh, melt in your mouth pastrami. It’s so flavorful and thick cut, but super tender and soft.
It’s expensive, but it’s absolutely worth it for such a fantastic taste of classic NYC. Do yourself a favor and go immediate
We were there while in NYC because everyone was talking about the famous sandwich.
I can tell you that we expect really something else from them.
They were sort of dry even though we asked for juicy ones, and the sauerkraut made "Reuben" weird.
The staff was ok. The place was packed as always, I guess, but we managed to get a seat and serve pretty fast.
Would recommend as an experience but would not return.
There is a reason this place has stood the test of time in NYC, an absolute staple and must do if visiting here. Both the pastrami and brisket are phenomenal, nice touch to offer a tasting sample whilst ordering. Make sure you are hungry when you get here as the portion sizes are seriously huge!! Expensive but well worth it.
This was one of the best meals we had in NYC. The lines were long but it didn’t matter, it was a great experience. Hold on to the ticket they give you, that’s how your meals are tracked. The cutters were great and they are super friendly. We ordered the pastrami sandwich, turkey sandwich, and a soup. The pastrami sandwich was amazing and is a must!!! Definitely make a stop here if visiting NYC.
An important place on the NYC map for fans of meat sandwiches. The delicatessen is always crowded with customers, which means that the waiting time is very long (one star less). But if you like pastrami, it's really worth the wait. The sandwiches may seem pricey at $27, but the portions are huge and if you're not really hungry you can share one portion. The place is also known from movies and has been visited by many famous people. We recommend.
Several people had recommended it to us... 'the best pastrami in the world' they said. Once we got close to the place we could see that something was happening... the queue reached the corner and people kept arriving. Taxis stopped and even more people got out... We queued and once inside we were able to enjoy a stressful but at the same time familiar atmosphere. People lined up inside to find an empty table, while the various waiters served the entire crowd. Once we were seated, our stomachs found peace with possibly the best pastrami in the world! Totally recommended experience!
I initially thought Katz's was overrated, but it truly deserves all its praise. The service was impressively quick, the meat was unlike anything I've experienced—probably the best ever. Plus, the beer was exceptionally flavorful. It is 24/7 open! Highly recommend!
This place is a MUST visit if you’re in the area. While the line outside may seem long and daunting, it honestly moves pretty quickly. We ordered a half pastrami and half brisket sandwich for two people and it filled us up! The meat was tender and so insanely delicious and the bread had a soft, buttery taste. Easily the best sandwich I’ve ever had in my life. I would highly recommend the brisket over the pastrami (but I’m not a huge pastrami person anyways).
This is an institution for deli meats in NYC. They give you a sample of the meats you like before you order. Wow, you can try and then buy. What a concept. Once you choose the sandwich you want, the cutters present a huge sandwich of your choosing. You can add sides as well, such as pickles, slaw, fries, and desserts. A great place to visit.
The pastrami, though very pricey, was delicious! Even better than it looks. I got the reuben (add pastrami $1) which came with house pickles and we also got the fries which were also incredible. Really disorganized, confusing "lines" but at the counter they give each patron a sample of the meat while you wait for your sandwich/order. Excellent hard workers and quality deli meats. Was able to get a table which was pure luck. Free tap water fountains is a plus too. Great famous spot so glad we went!
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