Katz's Delicatessen

I'm not sure what your budget is, but the first thought of something my California relatives would want me to send is ANYTHING from Katz's Deli on East Houston St. They are pricey, but definitely worth it! They have the best taste of New York that can be shipped anywhere. I would think the knishes and hot dogs might travel well :) REPLY (25 Replies) (by manhattanmom, created January 13, 2012)

I'm as local as it gets (live a couple blocks away) and I'll say Katz's is a definite yes. Go with a pastrami or corned beef (on rye, mustard only) and wash it down with a Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray. Perfection. REPLY (22 Replies) (by sgordon, created October 22, 2011)

The best pastrami sammich experience is Katz's. The sammiches are great and you can't beat the ambience. Don't get waiter service. Enjoy the counterman interaction.
I am always reluctant to call anything "best" since there are so many variables. My Manhattan pics for Pastrami sammiches are:
Katz's
Sarge's
2nd Ave deli
All great. All a little different. REPLY (50 Replies) (by Motosport, created September 12, 2011)

»Over-rated

OK Corned Beef and Pastrami sammies, overpriced, combine that with a thick slathering of Rude people and you have Katz Deli. There are better places in the city, not worth the time or cash. (by phatfoodie, created April 25, 2011)

»Great if you know nothing

Most expensive corned beef sandwich I ever ate and by far, NOT the best.
Way over priced $$$$$!!! Your typical NY ego restaurant. Cashing in on all the lame hype by lazy journalists that don't do their research and just rehash over and over the same BS. Encouraging their inexcusable rudeness and prices. If Katz's was in Chicago the entire staff would have black eyes!! (by goodfooddood, created March 3, 2011)

»Katz's…

…home of the surly countermen, *cash only* policy, and the $20 pastrami sandwich. Feh. (by schlimmerkerl, created December 26, 2010)