Well as per my last post, I took a trip to NYC about two weeks ago... One of my biggest priorities was food. New York is know for its Deli's and Katz reins supreme. This old (and I mean old) time favourite has been serving kosher-style delicatessen since 1888 and remains the go to for any one looking for pastrami, reuben, corned beef and all the other classic's you would expect. I decided to go with what makes this place so famous, the pastrami sandwich. With layer upon layer of pastrami goodness, this sandwich lived up to it's status as the king of kings. Each sandwich is pilled high on rye bread with a Dijon mustard spread for an extra kick. There are a number of other toppings available, such as cheese, what looked like coleslaw, thousand island dressing, mayo, etc. depending on what sandwich you order. We also ended up trying the soft salami sandwich. In my opinion, not as good. Like the pastrami, it was piled high with salami, but the whole thing was a little overwhelming. I would have loved to have tried the Reuben, which was also pastrami based, or the corned beef.
Instead of paying up front, each customer gets a ticket as they enter. As you get your food from every station, the sandwich artist (this is the only place I would call the sandwich makers 'artists' - sorry Subway) puts down the running total of your meal that they compute themselves. I think in the end, however, the drink server messed up on our bill, and we only paid for the sandwiches (Cha-Ching!).The atmosphere is loud and busy. Don't take a girl here on your first date, this placed is made for a group of three or four, looking for some hefty, greasy, quality sandwiches without the huss, fuss and highbrow attitude that has accompanied so many of these new upscale sandwich shops with chipotle aioli sauce and avocado spread. But then again, sometimes that's what you need. Think of this as the Five Guys of deli's.. Without the history.
If you happen to be in the New York area, I would definitely recommend trying this place out. It's one of those places that when you think of Deli, your mind instantly thinks of Katz and its worth the experience. I do have to say though, it is a little on the pricier side (15.50 for my pastrami, I believe). So for all of those who are short on cash, drink before you get in or maybe split it amongst two people.
For having the best dame pastrami I've had and being a tourist attraction and quite the experience itself, I award Katz Deli 4.5 iron rings out of 5. It is definitely catering to a certain crowd or feeling, and the salami sandwich could have been more exciting, but still a great meal.
Happy Living!
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