Katz's Delicatessen - Deli in New York - 205 E Houston St, USA

Food is good albeit a bit on the pricier side for a sandwich. 1 sandwich is good for 2 people though. If you're a party of 3, you can order 2 types and have the sandwiches sliced into 3 instead of the usual 2. There were 3 of us but we ordered a different sandwich each - Pastrami, Reuben Corned Beef, Brisket plus a hotdog, coleslaw and soda. It was too much for lunch. 😅 Will still go back once in a while especially to try the other menu items. Despite no line outside, it was full inside.

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

Best pastram sandwich I've ever had. The soup was very good as well. It's nice to see all the pictures of celebrities that have come to check this place out. This place is definitely worth the hype.

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.

An iconic place, and institution by itself. Expect some wait time and crowd. The place is very popular and extremely busy. If you want to get some authentic Jewish food, east European delicacy- look no further, this is the place. The interior is an old school diner type- and definitely will take you back in time. You can try any cream soda ( different flavors), beer, lemonade, coffee, or anything. You have to eat the famous pastrami sandwich here. It’s humongous. It’s difficult to finish alone. The soft, melt in mouth pastrami is the best one that I have eaten so far. Also you will get matzo ball soup, latke, knish, etc various Jewish delicacies. I was almost in a food coma after eating here. They accept credit cards however, cash only check out lines are also there.

I was actually so nervous to eat here because I’ve never had pastrami before & looked it looked funny😂 I was SO pleasantly surprised. My boyfriend & I split a sandwich layered with brisket & pastrami and mayo & mustard (the man making the sandwich says he likes it this way). Wow it was amazing!! The man was very helpful & even gave us some extra meat to try while we waited for the sandwich. It was definitely pricey but we were good just splitting one sandwich. There was also plenty of seating available. I would definitely come back again - so good! Went on 1/19/2024

Pastrami was great, but... experience was a bit overwhelming. You walk in, they tell you to pick a line. Of course, the one I chose was behind a guy who ordered 7 different special order sandwiches to go. About 10 minutes later, when I switched lines, I was teased by the "sandwich cutters". Prices were HIGH!! $27.45 for a sandwich. 9.85 for a side of fries. Crowded and loud.

Wow!! First of all, tip your meat carver for free samples. Second of all, ask for your meat "juicy"... this is the fattier melt in your GD mouth meat. Lastly, if it seems pricey, remember that one sandwich feeds two people. Absolutely delicious, it's a NYC must. The walls are covered with photos of celebrities. I brought a head shot and signed it and everything... but they pretended they didn't even know me! Much respect.