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.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I agree! It's expensive, but one is paying for, what I think is one of the best sandwiches in NYC.

@txt4r

3 ай бұрын

@@JamesnuI appreciate your blunt honesty ( many others beat around the bush and never share their true feeling being honest is a rare quality nowadays )

@Jamesnu

3 ай бұрын

@@txt4r Thank you so much!

Lived in NYC for over 35 years and yes Katz's is full of tourists but it's one of the few NYC "Tourist traps" that actually live up to their hype and are still frequented by a lot of locals.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Definitely!

@jamesjacson

5 ай бұрын

must visit

@lidarman2

5 ай бұрын

"Worth the ticket!" Must be awkward when you get the people doing the fake Os at 'I'll have what she had" table

@Superplatanoman

5 ай бұрын

every time im that area of the lower east side, i have o check it.

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

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, food and going out to restaurants is my favorite thing!

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 🙋🥪🥒🗽

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I at least had to try them, but like I said, I was pretty much only there for the pastrami.

Great review video! Good shots and precise descriptions... keep it up!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

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

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I always include the price and a lot of other details so hopefully it can help others out who also want to go to the restaurant.

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.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, it was pretty hectic inside, but I've been there when it was much worse.

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

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, it just wasn't my day with the fries, but I've seen them looking better during past visits.

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

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, that sandwich was amazing!

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

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I love Katz's too!

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.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Nice! I'm happy that they've preserved the look of the restaurant.

Excellent video. Well-considered and thoughtful analysis.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

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. 🥪

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

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!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's a great sandwich and that was a good movie!

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.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

They still have waiter service, but I've never tried it. It's nice that the option is there.

Nice review James. Katz is indeed a landmark. As a lifetime NYer, glad to see it has survived through the ages.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Indeed! Katz's is practically a symbol of NYC.

Man enjoys his sandwich. It's been more than 2 decades since I've been to Katz's. It still the best sandwich I've ever had.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

It's a special sandwich for sure!

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

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@renesagahon4477

6 ай бұрын

@@Jamesnu another new happy subscriber 🎉😋!

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

@@renesagahon4477 Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

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.❤

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Nice! It seems like Katz's was always a special place in their long history.

Always fun to see your offerings of restaurant reviews...will you ever consider doing a live while you dine out? That would be fun!!!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, that would be fun. I've never thought of that, but I'll keep it in mind for the future.

@choochalah

7 ай бұрын

@@Jamesnu I think it would be fun....we can help you order...and we get a live view of the whole experience with waitstaff etc. I think it would be great with a restaurant that was cool with being part of the process...🥰👍

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

@NoahEats

7 ай бұрын

It would be great to put Langers and Katz side by side and do a blind taste test!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It's an icon of NYC!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Indeed! That would be great!

Wonderful review as always, James! Although I've been numerous times, it has been years since my last visit. You make me realize it's time for a visit! There's a Ben's Kosher Delicatessen by me in Bayside. While they are very good, it's just not the same. Thanks for another great video!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I think the long lines were one of the reasons why I've avoided Katz's for so long, but there are definitely times when it isn't so bad.

A very very very good sandwich worth every trip; love coming here w/ family. Worth every cent.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

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.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, they're definitely a lot of other great spots in NYC for pastrami. I agree! I feel like for a lot of places the bread in a pastrami sandwich is such an afterthought. Of course, the meat is the most important part, but good bread can really make a difference.

@hoppysport2872

7 ай бұрын

@@Jamesnu Additionally, that's a beautiful Orient Bambino!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

@@hoppysport2872 Good eye! Thank you! I love that watch!

@mikeymutual5489

7 ай бұрын

It was obvious that he was BSing about the bread. It didn't even look good.

@brakesforsnakes757

5 ай бұрын

100% agree! Rye bread without seeds is not rye bread.

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.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

I understand that. The sandwich is amazing!

great quality reviews! keep it up!

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I cannot wait to go back to NY one day! I will definitely be making it a point to stop at Katz’s!!! 😍 I love pastrami!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Katz's is a must visit!

I went to NYC with a friend back in July, first time going to Katz deli. The line to get in was long at about 2-2:30 on a weekday which was surprising to me. As we were waiting in line, one of the locals told us that if we tip them good, the person cutting up your food will give you more samples of the meats and that is true. Gave the guy a $10 tip and he gave me three slabs of pastrami. I normally don't waste food but the food was so good, I couldn't even finish my meal. Very much worth the trip to Katz deli!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Nice! Yeah, Katz's in the summer is the time when the lines are probably the longest, but you're right, it's worth it!

@Mkayexplores

5 ай бұрын

But that's like buying some meat for an additional $10. Tipping at a self serve restaurant where the staff is rude, long lines and they ask for TIPS. that's just ridiculous, tipping culture is insane

@HuskerIsNumberOne

5 ай бұрын

@@Mkayexplores staff at Katz were not rude with me and they didn’t ask for tips.

I didn't really like the customer experience of Katz if I'm being honest. There were loads of lines without much explanation of what was going on. I think it's fine if you have been there before, but the first time going to Katz was a bit overwhelming. The staff made me feel like an idiot for not knowing the ordering process.

@NoahEats

7 ай бұрын

This is why we watch KZread :) New Yorkers can be rough especially when it's busy.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

I know what you mean. I was intimated when I went there for the first time as well. I think it's important to know a little what to expect before going into the restaurant. The way how it operates is certainly unique.

@ramencurry6672

7 ай бұрын

The staff can be nice if it’s not busy. I once walked in drunk during a slow time and was complimenting one of the staff members about their great hotdogs and he admitted to me that he eats lots of them too

@SfoglinoNASA

6 ай бұрын

All of that is part of the deli experience. So when you go next time you feel like a boss because you know how things work. ❤

@jonnieinbangkok

6 ай бұрын

Maybe you need to be a hew 🤔

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.

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Nice! I'm glad that you had a good experience!

When I was just a little girl, my Grandma Sadie, who lived on the Lower East Side, would buy me a huge garlic sour pickle for 10¢ from the brine-filled barrels at the sidewalk vendors. And jars of sour pickled green tomatoes. That was the candy of my childhood. They were so sour the memory of them still makes my mouth water. But they weren't crisp, like they are today. They were sink-your-teeth-in soft and luscious. Also when I was a kid, rye bread was a lot sturdier. It had a thin hard shiny crust. It was never seedless, it was chock-full of my belovèd caraway seeds. It never ever disintegrated while I was eating a sandwich, like bread does today. So several years back I continued my traditional no-turkey-for-Thanksgiving ritual by ordering online from Katz's Deli. I got pastrami, a half loaf of rye bread, bagels, bialys, kishke, sour garlic pickles and pickled green tomatoes, and their deli mustard. I made my own egg creams to go with. The rye bread was dry and fell apart; besides which, it was soft like Wonder Bread and didn't have that hard shiny crust. It barely had caraway seeds! The bagels were, weirdly, sweet and had a cakey texture. The pickles weren't sour, and they weren't soft. THEY WERE CRUNCHY!?!?! The pastrami tasted watered down, not as powerfully flavorful as it used to, but lots fattier. The kishke was okay, but it didn't have the finger-licking goodness of yesteryear. It was bland. Maybe it was inferior schmaltz or using beef casing instead of goose neck skin? Idk. The best of mail-order Katz's was the bialys. Of course, they couldn't match the floury-crust deliciousness of fresh-baked bialys right out of the oven - they were frozen. Once reheated, they were good but not great. The deli mustard was ... deli mustard. Thick and grainy and yummy. So my mail-order Katz's experience was basically feh. And I spent a whole lotta cash for that feh feast. You live and learn. One last thing that really drives me crazy - if you insist on putting the equivalent of a pound or more of fatty meat between two slices of what amounts to refined flour and cotton, whaddaya expect except bread that falls apart in your hands? But it's no big loss, 'cause that bread doesn't taste like much of anything anyway.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

I like turkey, but a Katz's pastrami sandwich sounds like a much better meal to me. I'm always a bit leery when it comes to ordering food like that via mail order. I'm sorry to hear that it didn't live up to expectations. I know what you mean about the bread. Even having it fresh in the restaurant it falls apart. Still, I love the pastrami at Katz's.

@GreenCanvasInteriorscape

5 ай бұрын

For 25 years eating out has been a feh wallet draining disappointment. There was a Jewish deli in Miami that I was at in the 90s that was top-notch, since then : feh

Great review James - it is still the best hands down and it’s worth the price!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Absolutely! Katz's is amazing!

Gladly interrupted my "binge" watching of your past works to view & enjoy this new offering. As always, thank you for sharing this enjoyable review. (Also, you really should go to Montreal & try the "smoked meat".)

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I definitely want to get up to Montreal soon.

Bravo James, bravo!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

We visited my son and family at Brooklyn in August of 2023. They order from Katz’s and had it delivered. The best corn beef and pastrami.

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Nice!

Thanks extremely cute boy! I lived right across the street from Katz's in the bad old good old days of the 80's. It was a great place to pop in for hardy faire or simply to run for protection. I enjoyed the walk down memory lane and so much enjoy watching the happiness on your face when you consume your meals. BTW, I LOVE overdone fries! It's a delicacy that you haven't acquired a taste for as of yet. Cheers!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I know some people really enjoy the taste, but it's just not how I prefer my fries.

I got the joy of going to Katz's Deli in Austin, Texas. It was an experience

Love your channel brother!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Another great video!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome review!😊

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great review!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love Katz's Deli & Pastrami has much more flavor than Corned Beef so I will definitely be back, thanks James!

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

YUMMMMM ! Looks amazing !

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

It was so good!

Thank you for sharing a cool restaurant there in NY.😊

@LMays-cu2hp

6 ай бұрын

😂 Hahaha!! You made laugh!! For me ketchup is always a nice sauce to help eating 🍟 fries.😊😊

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Ketchup probably would've helped those fries a bit.

@LMays-cu2hp

6 ай бұрын

@@Jamesnu You are welcome. 😂 Hahaha!! Thanks, yes, some sort of sauce backup with great sandwiches!!

Truly a great review. I like that you did comparisons and research on quality, quantity, price, and options. More KZreadr's should watch this to learn how it is done. One thought on your steak fries. I'm not a fan of French fries but I have a friend who said to me as a teen. "ALWAYS eat the fries first. Have you ever waited until the end of meal to try and eat them?" The guy was religious about it. So maybe make a habit to try the fries first? Again, awesome job, good commentary, great editing - thank you for doing it right from start to finish! #Subscribed

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Yeah, I typically have my fries between bites of my sandwich. Although, with my editing, it does look like I waited to eat them at the end.

Great review. I had a sandwich there in 2016 or 2017. Best pastrami ever. When I was in Vegas I had one that was good but it was because it was on marble rye that was made there along with bagels and the best cheese cake ever. The guy who made the sandwich was a veteran of the deli wars with over 30 years in the business and he took over the deli and people noticed right away

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, having that sort of rich experience in the business can really help.

@robertfrye5161

4 ай бұрын

he brought recipes for chicken salad, and Matzo ball soup that he had seen perfected in NYc by others. @@Jamesnu

Katz restaurant is an Icon of restaurants!

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

I'm that guy who, when he sees a Reuben on the menu, stops right there and orders it! EVERYBODY tells me to: At least order "half & half"!! (with pastrami) One of these days I will.... But I always forget hahaha!!?? Cheers!

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Haha! Cheers!

Thanks! Good review. I've never been there ,although I live in North Central CT. And used to visit NYC in my 20's. I don't like the prices but here our Jewish deli, is getting up there in prices .BTW ,you're a Handsome guy, who seems to know and love his food.

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

There are sadly fewer delis in the New York area than 20 years ago. But Katz's is still a great place to visit. It opens at 8:00 am, so get there before the rush. There are also many great delis (and cheaper) in the outer boroughs. Of course, fish delis and meat delis are two separate entities. I also like visiting food places in Ultra-Orthodox communities. They have amazing food at affordable prices.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's a shame that so many delis have disappeared, but at least places like Katz's are still going strong.

Thanks for another great review James. Now.. can you tell us your real feelings about those fries? 😉 The pastrami did look amazing! You mentioned that the mustard was really good , and I see a lot of other comments about it - Do you know if they sell it ? Also do they have any good desserts at Katz's ? I appreciate you and your channel !

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Haha! Yeah, I was pretty subtle regarding my feelings with the fries. Haha! Yep, Katz's sells their mustard and they do have desserts, but they do seem pretty basic like black and white cookies and cheesecake.

Hi.Katz's food is very good & by skill.thanks

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I love your reviews - honest but balanced. I'm a native New Yorker. The first time I ate at Katz's was amazing. This was several years ago. I went again this year and the sandwich was sub par. They throw away all the fatty juicy pieces. Those are the best bits! Don't know why they do that...anyways Katz's is a place you have to visit at least once. It's an experience 😊

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Definitely! It's a place that you go to for more than just the food, but I'm sorry to hear that your last sandwich was sub par.

@ramencurry6672

7 ай бұрын

I’m also a fatty cuts fan. If you live there maybe on a quieter time you can speak to one of the cutters and request some fatty cuts

@Kat-xl9cf

7 ай бұрын

@@ramencurry6672 definitely will!

@Im12nWhatIsThis

7 ай бұрын

Request it juicy. Problem solved.

@lisahollick6580

7 ай бұрын

I'm from the UK, how I wish the UK had food like this!! 😢 The food here is just plain, plain and plain!! Makes me very jealous that you can enjoy such great food and food experiences!!! How I wish I could join you!?

I ate there in 2007 and it was so crowded! I wanna say we got there around 2pm. It was rather confusing, stressful, and hectic trying to figure out what line I was supposed to be in. Of course the restaurant was much less crowded by the time we finished and were leaving. I would have much preferred if I had gotten a table with table service to avoid all the chaos, though maybe the chaos is just part of the overall experience.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it can be intimidating for a first visit. I feel like it's better to go during an off-peak time since everyone is a bit more laid back.

@alexkoronec4326

5 ай бұрын

Why you'll get a better sandwich from Sarge's which is more juicy and tasty

I visited Katz's a few weeks ago again as well as Hometown BBQ, just a few days ago. I'm still working on the Hometown video. I was disappointed to learn that they only sell Pastrami at Hometown on weekends so I didn't have a chance to try it. Tourists or not, Katz's is great. I think locals don't like the fact that so many tourists venture there, but the quality of the food doesn't suffer for it. The Matzoh Ball soup is excellent, and they offer some really high quality Salmon lox, on par with Russ and Daughters. Their hotdogs are also really above average. My dad did indeed complain about the rye bread, for the same reason you did. I think you can choose rolls or Italian bread as substitutes. It looks like the rye bread looked a bit different in your older photos, and that it was seeded on the edges. Next time I visit I plan to ask the cutters why they discard so much of the Pastrami meat bark when cutting it.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's upsetting that Hometown limits their pastrami so much. I'm really intrigued about Katz's other food. Normally, one of their sandwiches is enough for me, but I've heard a lot of positive things about their hot dogs and I really want to try them now. I didn't even know they offered lox. It would be interesting to try the pastrami on various breads. I think my order of pastrami on rye is so ingrained in me that I would have to make a conscious effort to order something else.

He says “iconic” every episode but he said it six times here. He loves, loves that word.

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

It's a great word!

The best! ❤ 💯

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

The only tourist trap I recommend to folks who visit the city. It's consistent, delicious, and portions are huge. Well worth the price.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@Alex-ye1br

7 ай бұрын

Still gotta check out Red Hook Tavern. I wasn't impressed. @@Jamesnu

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

@@Alex-ye1br I definitely plan to go there, but it's far. I'll dine there eventually.

I'm a huge fan of pastrami Ruben with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. Yum! Totally sublime and with Jewish deli-style garlic pickle spears. Too bad Stage Deli closed after starting in 1937. My dad would treat me there years ago and their prices were much better. I remember the first time I saw my pastrami sandwich piled thick! They served crazy good, giant onion rings with a thick, crispy batter!

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Nice! I would've loved to have tried Stage Deli! It seems like it was a special place!

After trying Katz’s corned beef or pastrami, now try Schwartz’s Montreal smoked meat! It’s better than Katz’s!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

I definitely want to go there someday! I've always wanted to go to Montreal and I really should since it's a pretty quick flight from NYC.

@joenovak6393

7 ай бұрын

Nope....kzread.info/dash/bejne/nniZxaZ6lNeTc9I.html

@user-id9fv6of6x

7 ай бұрын

Smoked meat is worthy of our attention. Montreal is truly one of the best food cities in North America.

@maitrehg

6 ай бұрын

Way better. Melt in the mouth.

some beef jus or gravy might be able to save the fries. :) Katz never disappoints and the staff is always so hardworking.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, something to dip the fries into probably would've helped. I agree! The staff really works hard especially considering the crowds it has to deal with everyday.

As a Foodie myself I really enjoy your videos. One word of advice: eat until your comfortable and then stop and if you really don’t like something, don’t eat it (i.e. the fries).

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

I know what you mean. I'm paying to enjoy my food and there comes a point with even good food that you just get tired of it. However, the habit of finishing everything is really ingrained in me. I've got to get better at that.

@herbertdaugherty636

7 ай бұрын

@@Jamesnu I still hear people use the phrase “clean my plate” or “waste not, want not” so I understand the mind set. Still, enjoy and push away when needed.

We used to have a Katz's here in Austin in the 90's. Their tagline was "Katz's never closes." We would party on 6th street, and then eat at K's. All of that is gone now.

Love Katz!!! 🍾🍾

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Same here!

My friend brought me there, late 90's. The environment for takeout sucked, but food was amazing and I had enough to build a couple extra sandwiches out of the largess. (College days)

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Nice! Yeah, they definitely give you a lot of meat.

One would be wise not to say one so much my one friend once told me lol... other than that I love your vids man, keep on keeping on and find you someone to take with you to those 1 star michelins!!!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I definitely said "one" one too many times, haha!

Wow that looked so delicious! Do they only use rye bread or can you get it with bread made from wheat?

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

It was really good! I'm not sure regarding the bread. I've never asked.

In London's East End, also try 'Maureen's' for pie and mash!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Indeed! Thanks for the recommendation!

Kat’z deli was a must go to place when I was in NY from Australia in September of 2019. We enjoyed it but $60 Australia was over the top.

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

It's good, but definitely expensive.

I am craving a Pastrami on Rye and get there early and my wife and i always sit at the When Harry Met Sally Restaurant table

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Nice! I still haven't had a chance to sit at that table yet.

Hi James,Katz's is another NYC treasure I never made it to. My partners in NYC were more of the Harry's at Hanover material. Our NYC HQ was just across the street from Harry's Hanover so we lived there in our free time. I know they're two entirely different animals, but what's Katz's like compared to Manny's here in Chicago? That's still my personal favorite deli in town. Cheers my friend. I'm really glad i found the channel. We need to get your subs way up. You do a really great job.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Manny's is iconic and I loved my visits there. Their food is great, but when it comes to pastrami and corned beef, Katz's is on another level, but besides pastrami and sandwiches, Manny's has a much greater variety of food than Katz's.

@user-fv5yo5fi5c

7 ай бұрын

@@Jamesnu Thanks James. looking forward to getting through all you vids. Of course I'm also excited for future vids.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

@@user-fv5yo5fi5c I hope that you enjoy them!

I have eaten there many times, usually around 6 or 7 pm never waited outside to get in. Always a great meal, coleslaw and a dr. browns cherry soda. may have to have them ship, I'm in hawaii go there if you like pastrami

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Nice! Yeah, Katz's is unusually easier to get into during dinner.

If you ever travel to Montreal…in the suburbs there is Smoked Meat Pete…a true gem…all made in house and sooooo tasty

@Jamesnu

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation! I really appreciate it! I definitely hope to travel to Montreal sometime.

There’s a Katz location in Downtown Brooklyn. It’s part of a food court and seating is plentiful. Rarely has this location much in the way of lines.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I've seen it at the food hall, but I've never tried that location yet. It's nice to have that option in Brooklyn.

The price of beef has increased a lot in the last ten years. That's a major reason why sandwiches at Katz's are so expensive.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Indeed!

Man I live in South Dakota and am so jealous that we don't have that deliciousness here!!

@Jamesnu

2 ай бұрын

I know what you mean. It's a great restaurant.

I grew up and lived in New York most of my life. Now living in Florida I’m enjoying your videos so I had to become a new sub. Been to Katz’s many times when I used to eat red meat. Thanks for sharing.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support! I really appreciate it!

You should have more subscribers....great food reviewer. ❤

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

Love my lunches at Katz❤. Giant Ruben’s

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Same here!

I enjoyed this video. If you go to Berlin then try Mogg and their Reuben pestrami sandwich. I say that’s the best thing I’ve ever tasted. They worked on the pestrami for 6 years they said. I’d love to see your views. I haven’t been to Katz’s yet. I’m sad I didn’t know about it when I came to NY in 2018. Next time…

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation! I'll try to remember that if I'm in Berlin. I hope that you get to Katz's on your next NY visit.

I wish I went when I was in NY! The queue was so long...next time.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, it depends on the time of the day you go. The line definitely can get pretty long during the summer.

Its literally worth going there just for the mustard

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

For sure! Their mustard is amazing!

@ramencurry6672

7 ай бұрын

Their pickles are outstanding too. I was at a cheaper deli in another state and their pickles tasted like the generic supermarket pickles. It made me sad and miss real New York pickles

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

@@ramencurry6672 They definitely have amazing pickles!

He should have gotten coleslaw in addition to the fries and pickles!!

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Coleslaw would've been nice, but that would've been a ton of food for me to eat.

My favorite of the pastrami/corned beef spots is Sarge's. No line and I prefer the thinner pieces there. Katz's might be a bit of a touristy spot but their sandwiches are still very good.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of Sarge's too! When it comes to thin sliced pastrami, they're my favorite, but I do prefer the thicker cut Katz's provides.

In the early 2000s 2nd Avenue Deli was IT. Sadly, when the location closed, things were never the same. I remember back then, there was also an adorable Ukranian bakery about a block away that had mini-cakes that were amazing. At the time, I would always get a tri-tower sandwich of corned beef, pastrami, and chopped liver on either pumpernickel or seeded rye. I didn't look at the price (I would treat my parents and myself) - I know I spent nearly $100 and it was worth every penny. My mom would devour those pickles in entirety! I have never really been all that impressed with Katz's, Carnegie. Truthfully, some of the best delis used to be in Miami when I was living there in the 80s and some of 90s. Yum! On another note, my brother has always had a debate with me over Russ and Daughters vs Barney Greengrass. Personally I was always team BGG. Even when I lived elsewhere I would get it shipped to me. My brother was always R&D. Just recently someone gave me a Goldbelly gift card. BGG was not offering belly lox for shipping (they always used to) and they no longer had Sweet Munchee Cheese like they always had, so I figured I would try R&D. The bagels were nice and soft after warming even though shipped. I have the Belly Lox defrosting from the freezer so I cannot say yet. The lox spread cream cheese was hideous. I do NOT know what that was. I wanted baked salmon salad and whitefish salad and they combined them! It was okay but not at all what I wanted. The bagels, on another note were supposed to be assorted and you couldn't choose. I am a pump, egg, salt, plain person. I got none of those. LOL The bialys were also pretty tasteless and terrible and DRY. So overall, I spent $192 for lox and bagels but mostly hope the lox makes it worth it.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

That's a shame. I'm not the biggest fan of Goldbelly. I really have enjoyed Russ and Daughters, but I still haven't gotten a chance to go to Barney Greengrass. I'll definitely have to visit soon. A good bagel and lox is one of my favorite things.

@jbjacobs9514

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for responding and sorry I am chatty with commentary (haha)! I forgot to say that I love your videos and reviews! Even if you ended up with fries. I generally get fries at regular places, but not at a deli. One question: do they have sweet and sour cabbage soup there? That is one of my fave comfort soupes, along with matzoh ball and beef barley of course. @@Jamesnu I would go to Katz's because at least it is Jewish NY Deli (plus juicy pastrami from the fatty cut which is best and hand carved like you said!), so it has points for that. BGG does its breakfast "appetizing" best. If you just want something like ultra expensive sturgeon, I used to also like The Sturgeon King, but I am not sure how it is now, if it still exists. In Chicago, my sister was eager to take me for the two things I wanted: Jewish Deli and Cuban food. The Bagel is okay but not great. I loved the atmosphere in Manny's but we got there too late in the day and the food was kind of dry (especially the CB and Pastrami and the chopped liver was so dry it was like a cracker - it actually fell apart! The pump bread was so dry it was hard. I could have used it as a weapon. The cabbage soup was the best thing and it was out of this world. If I ever get to CA, I do want to go to Carnegie there. Okay last book. I will try to shorten my chatter but thanks again!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

@@jbjacobs9514 Thank you! I appreciate the comments. I learn a lot from them. I'm not sure if Katz's has those soups. They definitely have the matzoh ball soup. Since I used to live in Chicago, I've actually been to Manny's Deli. I like it's atmosphere and history, but after going to many of the delis in NYC, I feel like their food isn't up to par with New York's offerings.

Not sure why I get this urge to watch your videos when I’m hungry. Which is followed by the realization that I’m nowhere near NY to satisfy my hunger 😢

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate the views! I hope you get to NY sometime.

In Seattle unfortunately we don't have a Katz's Delicatessen. But we do have Dingfilder's Delicatessen. And believe it or not it beats Katz's in taste. That's just my opinion. And for only $21. So not overpriced and no long lines either. I guess it's still a hiden gem 🙂 Love your videos James. Im a new subscriber since I'm hooked on your videos.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

I'll have to try it someday. Thanks for the recommendation!

@jumont23

6 ай бұрын

No, Thank your for your awsome videos.

(10:12) "I still ate all my fries. I despise wasting food". I'm the same way 😁. Nice review. Thanks.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I always try to push through when it comes to finishing my meal.

@user-rz8ld7iq8h

6 ай бұрын

@@Jamesnu You're welcome ! I like the way that you appreciate good food and fine dining, but also recognize the importance of not wasting food. Best wishes to you !

I hope you and ua can do a collab, I know you are both reserved and have your own youtube style, but it would be awesome to see you both enjoy a pastrami sandwich together

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, he sure eats a lot of pastrami as well.

Hi James, that's a lot of meat, enough for two people, so the price is quite reasonable. There's something about the look of their pastrami which makes it stand out from their competitors. Fries looked good. That's a lot of pickles ! Growing up in Australia, I first heard of Alka-Selzer which is a US product, and seeing all those pickles on your plate, I can understand why the US led the way with antacids for heartburn ! Very good episode, James, all the best !

@Jamesnu

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah, they definitely give you a lot of food at Katz's. It would be difficult to leave the restaurant hungry.

@RFSpartan

Ай бұрын

No it's not lol the price is insane

That sandwich looked incredible. What it like a pound of pastrami? I would have to toss some thousand island on it though despite that being sacrilegious. There is nothing like a Jewish deli for a good crunchy pickle. Thanks for the review !

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yeah, it's a heavy sandwich! I think that it's three quarters of a pound of meat.

I went close to 15 years ago while on vacation. It was pretty damn good to me though native New Yorkers say there are better places. I had to check it off my list though.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Nice! It's definitely a place that everyone needs to visit at some point.

I guarantee if you weigh the meat portion compared to the other places it wouldn’t seem that expensive. Katz’s looks more like a Texas BBQ joint than a traditional Jewish deli.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, Katz's definitely has the most meat on their sandwiches.

Katz............ those were the days !

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

It's a special place!

Love the review brother. But the real question on everyone’s mind is: how does it compare to Arby’s Reuben sandwich?

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Haha! Thank you! You know, I've never had Arby's Reuben, but I feel like Katz's might just be a bit better. Haha!

@Goodboy0953

6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Best pastrami ever. The price is high, but worth it.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

I know some people complain about the service or prices…but the quality of meat is the real deal at Katz, I don’t think anyone could deny that.

@Jamesnu

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

Katz's Delicatessen brings back good memories with my dad, since we go in, for corned beef, pastrami, or reuben sandwiches, with Dr. Brown's Black Cherry sodas, included. Little did I ever know, that that place would be the site, of where they filmed that infamous "fake orgasm/I'll have what she's having" scene, there. Plus, I wasn't even born before that movie came out, so there wasn't any way I had to know about it, until watching the movie, later on, in life. But on the other hand, the director, Rob Reiner, made such a lovely and remarkable choice to include his mother, Estelle, to actually say that iconic line, rather than have an extra do it. If I was a movie director, I'd have my mother, do the same thing, too.

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

I didn't know that was his mother. That's pretty interesting. Thanks for sharing!

Dude, your watch. Cool.

@Jamesnu

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

James, nice upfront review but as the 1,345th vlogger to visit & review, what's new? Hometown BBQ pastrami ($28)has a lot going for it , as well!

@NoahEats

7 ай бұрын

I need to revist Hometown for that Pastrami!

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I know, there's so many videos of Katz's, but I never made one and I had a taste for pastrami.

@Jamesnu

7 ай бұрын

It's a must try!