Surely there are debates on best pastrami in NY, but this is the one I tried when I visited. Mouth watering goodness!
would you like anything else with that?
Yes, a loaf of bread and some friends.
I could never eat all that. I tend to eat until I’m full then I stop. No need to stuff yourself so much you need a nap.
Edit: Not that it matters but who downvoted this. I want to know the why?
This place is known for both their price and portion size. I generally get two meals out of a single $30 sandwich.
Regardless of how popular the place is with tourists, it is still a classic.
And, bonus: if the line is too long you can just go to Russ and Daughters a block away and grab a pastrami lox bagel (see attached).
I don’t understand American sandwiches, why even bother with the bread?
This is like a $30 sandwich from one of the most famous delis in the country. I would not describe this as a typical American sandwich.
You have a point but dude throwing everything in the fridge between two thinly sliced pieces of bread is amazingly delicious
Katz pastrami is some of the best, imo. I’m sure you can find a small Jewish deli that does a better one off the beaten path, but it’s hard to beat Katz!
I didn’t go to Katz myself. So I can’t compare. I went to 2nd Ave Deli. The owner, a small Jewish guy, came over and chatted with me and my wife a few times, gave us free chocolate sodas, and it was the best pastrami I’ve ever eaten. Would highly recommend it if you want a more relaxing experience.
I’m into brisket, and pastrami is no exception to that. I’ve had a lot of pastrami in my life and I’ve got to say that Katz is fucking killer.
I like to try to replicate things I really enjoy so that I can have it at home or fuse it with other food that I also enjoy. I spent months trying to replicate theirs and couldn’t do it. Unfortunately I think the issue by the 3rd batch was that I couldn’t smoke it at a low enough temperature to get 3 days of smoke on it.
I’m sad that I don’t make it up to NY very often anymore so I haven’t had it in a few years. I’m hoping to head up there next year.
I’m skeptical they actually smoke the meat for 3 days. my understanding is anything past 3-5 hours of smoke is not doing anything for flavor, and you’re better off just steaming or baking at that point. IIRC they do finish with steam even after whatever smoke process they have, which further leads me to believe they aren’t smoking for 3 days.
You’re probably right, but man I sure did try. And I’ve made pastrami since then using more traditional times. I make pretty ok pastrami, but there’s something in Katz’s that I just love.
I came a little
At this point why even bother with the bread?
Oh man a good deli rye really ties it together. U Gotta try a sandwich like this. Corned beef sky high will make your heart sing
