Eating at Katz’s Deli. The Most Famous Restaurant in NYC with some of the Best Pastrami

I eat at and review one of the most popular and famous restaurants in New York City, the original Katz's Delicatessen on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The deli has been around since 1888 and offers some of the best pastrami in the city. It’s a restaurant that is frequented by locals and tourists alike and it’s a place that everyone should go to at least once. In addition, the deli has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows.

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[johncornell]

Katz's is on my bucket list to try their pastrami sandwiches. Thanks James

[billycarroll]

Another stellar review James. Your straightforward honesty is so refreshing.
Being a local I have watched the prices steadily increase over the years, but in NYC, what hasn’t gone up? If you’re going to indulge, it should be from the best there is. Katz all the way.

[NBZW]

In 1954, 55. With many deli’s too choose from Katz’s was absolutely the best of the best. Being in uniform at the time we were always treated to something a bit extra, lovely people serving wonderful food....Thank God for Katz’s.❤

[gregsalinas]

Enjoy your videos. Man you are living the best life. You can genuinely tell you take a special kind of pride in work.

[thenext]

Love it! I was there in Oct 2023, got there at 2:15p, barely a line. 2 pastramis on rye, motz, pickles, a couple beers. Was AMAZING. I've had a ton of pastrami and nothing like that! Yea it's like 27$ a sandwhich, but you literally could share one with someone since the two halves are like two whole sandwhiches. Especially if trying other items.

[vinquinn]

I worked in lower Manhattan and used to come here occasionally for lunch. This was around 1960. Not so pricey then and they even had schmaltz (chicken fat) on the tables to replace butter if you were doing kosher. Still looks about the same inside.

[bb]

First time I want was in the 90’s looks like it hasn’t changed a bit. You have to love places like this. A true gem. 🥪

[hoppysport]

A superlative review, production and presentation. I live 20 blocks away from Katz's so I often takeout. I agree with your review. And I always avoid fries at restaurants. More often than not I'm disappointed.

The price of pastrami is crazy. For comfort I like the 2nd Avenue Deli...and their pastrami is superb. Sarge's is also great, with some comfy booths. Pastrami Queen isn't very comfy, but great pastrami.

You're so right about Hometown. Incredible food...but really expensive and a pain to get to. Their brisket is spectacular...and they have the best BBQ Sauce I've ever had.

In the end, if you eat in, Katz's is the gold standard. And they give a lot of great pickles...no need for a side. Pastrami and pickles, nothing better.

A final note on Katz's. Their seedless rye bread leaves a lot to be desired. Same as 2nd Avenue Deli. Hot pastrami needs to be inside caraway seed rye.

[SwanseaBoi]

Excellent camera work, James, in what must have been a challenging environment to film in given how busy Katz is. Sandwich looked delicious - brill review pal.

[renesagahon]

Everything in this video, is so mouthwatering … thanks for posting

[JHoisin]

The iconic Katzs! Steak fries are one of my favorite cuts, sad to see they fell short this time, great video as always!

[vanessazannis]

They use to have a small section of tables set aside for full table service with waiters taking your order if you didn’t want to stand in line. Great place! I always find it very friendly.

[joseph]

Excellent video. Well-considered and thoughtful analysis.

[zachatendido]

amazing review. i appreciate that you include the price and the tip. can't wait to try Katz's.

[DLT]

We live on the West Coast, but every time we make a trip to NYC we go for a Katz's pastrami sandwich. It's the one and only...and man my mouth even started watering when I saw the pickles.

[PatriciaRoggero]

Look forward to all your reviews thank you I love Katz"s

[uaeats]

Agreed that everyone should try Katz's at least once in their lives. It's hard to beat!

[dianalong]

Thanks James! We love killing our cravings with a Katz's! Wonderful review so true about the 🍟 fries, just one of those things. Most times we just skip em. So glad you took us along 🙋🥪🥒🗽

[s_przybylowicz]

I don't know how I didn't realize that Katz's was part of When Harry Met Sally before this video. Great review and looks like an incredible sandwich!

[brodypilcher]

Man that does look good…glad you did this one and it’s def on the menu for when I ever make it that way…good job buddy