Katz's Delicatessen

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205 E Houston St (at at Ludlow St.)
New York, NY 10002

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(212) 254-2246
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Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
Katz's Delicatessen - New York, NY
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Best

You haven't had Pastrami until you've had it here. Nowhere on planet earth is there Pastrami that compares. The Corned Beef ain't bad either. Potat...

Worst

Katzs being a landmark in NYC, it fell short of my expectations. This dirty place is always packed (tourist attraction?) and though the pastramy sandwich was good, I found it was ...

Don't Miss 2/7/2004

Food great! Staff great. Physical ambience OK...but who can argue with the hustle and bustle and the true NYC, Lower East Side atmosphere? Pastrami superb. Love the matzo balls and chopped chicken liver. Go for self serve. Much more fun. Pros: Excellent Food, Friendly Staff more
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Yum 10/3/2003

I had a great corned beef sandwich at Katz and that was without tipping beforehand because I only had large-denomination bills in my wallet. So I'm looking forward to going back and see if the sandwich is better with the tip. The counterman seemed really concerned that I get just the right sandwich. Overall, great food and good experience. more
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Yum 10/2/2003

I had a great corned beef sandwich at Katz and that was without tipping beforehand because I only had large-denomination bills in my wallet. So I'm looking forward to going back and see if the sandwich is better with the tip. The counterman seemed really concerned that I get just the right sandwich. Overall, great food and good experience. more
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Echo Tourist thoughts 9/18/2003

The place is really neat to see once, but at least $10 for a relatively small square sandwich (meat and bread only) - talk about a complete lack of value - I'm glad I wasn't very hungry. I tried the pastrami and corned beef (both warm), and the cold roast beef - all were good, but not quite $10-13 good, for such a small sandwich. A crowd, with many taking pictures really echoes the tourist trap it is - I'll never go again unless my tourist friends really want to go. I didn't know tipping them $1 would make a difference....still. Pros: Good Meat Cons: Small portions, Expensive more
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Echo Tourist thoughts 9/17/2003

The place is really neat to see once, but at least $10 for a relatively small square sandwich (meat and bread only) - talk about a complete lack of value - I'm glad I wasn't very hungry. I tried the pastrami and corned beef (both warm), and the cold roast beef - all were good, but not quite $10-13 good, for such a small sandwich. A crowd, with many taking pictures really echoes the tourist trap it is - I'll never go again unless my tourist friends really want to go. I didn't know tipping them $1 would make a difference....still. Pros: Good Meat Cons: Small portions, Expensive more
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Bill Clinton Ate Here(Among Other Places) 6/23/2003

Clinton, and Billy Crystal- Meg Ryan (In their famous orgasmic scene in When Harry Met Sally ate here,I ate here. Its one of New York's oldest and best. Kosher stuff.Great stuff.Corned Beef,Pastrami,Brisket,on Rye.Tin ceilings,strong stomachs.Try it.. You'll like it.And so will your wallet!. more
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Go Back To Your Roots 6/10/2003

Long time favorite for pastrami and corned beef. The food is still good but I wish the ambience was what is was 20-25 years ago. It is turning too much into a tourist spot and the prices reflect this all too well. Pros: food Cons: prices more
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Go Back To Your Roots 6/9/2003

Long time favorite for pastrami and corned beef. The food is still good but I wish the ambience was what is was 20-25 years ago. It is turning too much into a tourist spot and the prices reflect this all too well. Pros: food Cons: prices more
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Delicious! 6/8/2003

I'm not a connoisseur of deli food, but I know what I like. I had a chopped liver sandwich and a vanilla egg cream, and my husband enjoyed a pastrami Reuben with a chocolate egg cream. Both sandwiches were heaped high and very tasty. Pros: great sandwiches Cons: a little pricey more
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Delicious! 6/7/2003

I'm not a connoisseur of deli food, but I know what I like. I had a chopped liver sandwich and a vanilla egg cream, and my husband enjoyed a pastrami Reuben with a chocolate egg cream. Both sandwiches were heaped high and very tasty. Pros: great sandwiches Cons: a little pricey more
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Pastrami=Orgasm 6/6/2003

You won't have to fake it like Meg Ryan did... get the pastrami and tip the counterman at least $1 WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR ORDER and he will give you a better cut. If I only had one meal to eat on a stopover in New York, it would be here. Expensive? Yeah, but look at the quality you are getting. You just don't find cured meats like this at your local grocery store or even your local deli. Katz's is a New York institution that will hopefully live on for another 125 years-at least! Also, probably the best frankfurter in town and hands down the best half sour pickles in Manhattan. Pros: pastrami, half sour pickles more
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Pastrami=Orgasm 6/5/2003

You won't have to fake it like Meg Ryan did... get the pastrami and tip the counterman at least $1 WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR ORDER and he will give you a better cut. If I only had one meal to eat on a stopover in New York, it would be here. Expensive? Yeah, but look at the quality you are getting. You just don't find cured meats like this at your local grocery store or even your local deli. Katz's is a New York institution that will hopefully live on for another 125 years-at least! Also, probably the best frankfurter in town and hands down the best half sour pickles in Manhattan. Pros: pastrami, half sour pickles more
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ATKINS HEAVEN 4/28/2003

ONCE YOU EAT PASTRAMI HERE ,YOU WONT BE ABLE TO EAT IT ANYWHERE ELSE,MAKE SURE YOU TIP THE COUNTER MAN A BUCK BEFORE YOU ORDER AND HE WILL USE A BETTER CUT OF MEAT AND MAKE THE SANDWICH BIGGER.ALSO BE FRIENDLY WITH HIM AND HE WILL ALSO ADD EXTRA MEAT.THEY USE TWO CUTS,ONE FOR THE CHEAPIES AND ONE FOR THE SMARTIES,REMEMBER THAT BUCK. Pros: PASTRAMI, PASTRAMI, PASTRAMI Cons: NOT IN MY BUILDING more
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ATKINS HEAVEN 4/27/2003

ONCE YOU EAT PASTRAMI HERE ,YOU WONT BE ABLE TO EAT IT ANYWHERE ELSE,MAKE SURE YOU TIP THE COUNTER MAN A BUCK BEFORE YOU ORDER AND HE WILL USE A BETTER CUT OF MEAT AND MAKE THE SANDWICH BIGGER.ALSO BE FRIENDLY WITH HIM AND HE WILL ALSO ADD EXTRA MEAT.THEY USE TWO CUTS,ONE FOR THE CHEAPIES AND ONE FOR THE SMARTIES,REMEMBER THAT BUCK. Pros: PASTRAMI, PASTRAMI, PASTRAMI Cons: NOT IN MY BUILDING more
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Deli. D-E-L-I. Not F-A-N-C-Y. 2/10/2003

Don't go to Katz's for anything but the food. It never ceases to amaze me when people write negative reviews of excellent, cheap-eats type places and fault them for their spartan decor, surly puryeors, and basic service. Go for the Reuben, Brisket, or any of their other hard meat selections and leave your high expectations for superflous qualities at home. If you still don't get it, then maybe next time you should leave yourself home as well. more
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Deli. D-E-L-I. Not F-A-N-C-Y. 2/9/2003

Don't go to Katz's for anything but the food. It never ceases to amaze me when people write negative reviews of excellent, cheap-eats type places and fault them for their spartan decor, surly puryeors, and basic service. Go for the Reuben, Brisket, or any of their other hard meat selections and leave your high expectations for superflous qualities at home. If you still don't get it, then maybe next time you should leave yourself home as well. more
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Best Pastrami in Town 1/28/2003

All the other delis might be able to boast better service or better seating or this or that. The one thing that Katz's does better than anyone else is Pastrami. I'm a regular uptown at Carnegie, and make my trek to Second Ave once in a while. Grew up on Pastrami King and Ben's Best in Queens, so I know a thing or two about Pastrami. No one does it better than Katz's. Their corned beef and other sandwiches leave a little to be desired, but the Pastrami, you ain't gonna find any better. Anywhere. Pros: Best Pastrami more
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Best Pastrami in Town 1/28/2003

All the other delis might be able to boast better service or better seating or this or that. The one thing that Katz's does better than anyone else is Pastrami. I'm a regular uptown at Carnegie, and make my trek to Second Ave once in a while. Grew up on Pastrami King and Ben's Best in Queens, so I know a thing or two about Pastrami. No one does it better than Katz's. Their corned beef and other sandwiches leave a little to be desired, but the Pastrami, you ain't gonna find any better. Anywhere. Pros: Best Pastrami more
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Best Deli I've been to! 1/2/2003

Katz's Deli is a MOST stop everytime I go to NY. Nothing compares to their hot sandwiches! You must try the hot pastrami or hot brisket sandwich. They're big enough for 2 people! more
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Best Deli I've been to! 1/1/2003

Katz's Deli is a MOST stop everytime I go to NY. Nothing compares to their hot sandwiches! You must try the hot pastrami or hot brisket sandwich. They're big enough for 2 people! more
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Editorial

  • Katz's Deli is frequented by regulars who've been coming for decades, as well as tourists and neighborhood newbies; occasionally, you might catch a glimpse of a celebrity. Since its establishment in the 1880s, the deli has changed very little in appearance, retaining a grungy sheen. Grab a ticket on the way in for counter service, or seat yourself at a table to be waited on. Katz's still makes about 5,000 pounds of corned beef, 2,000 pounds of salami and 12,000 hot dogs a week--the old-fashioned way, on the premises--and it shows in the massive portions the deli serves. Excellent pastrami is a big draw, as is the deli's Reuben sandwich.

  • 12/5/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Tue 8am-9:45pm Wed-Thu 8am-10:45pm Fri-Sat 8am-2:45am Sun 8am-10:45pm
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Discover, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower East Side
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