KATZ's QUALITY For JUST $15? Pastrami Grill Bistro, Jersey's Best Kept Secret
I've eaten loads of pastrami on rye sandwiches, take it from me. Out of all the pastrami sandwiches I've eaten, only one can compare to Katz's Deli so far, Langer's Deli in LA. Both are good, but I found Langer's to be slightly less greasy and to have superior bread, so in Langer's vs. Katz's I gave the slight edge to Langer's. However, for the first time in years I now have another contender for similar to Katz's Deli quality, Pastrami Grill Bistro in Garfield, NJ.
Pastrami Grill Bistro is in a NJ suburb and located in a strip mall. At first it does not look like anything special, looking just like a typical suburban restaurant with cartoonish font. However, if you eat here you will soon learn you are in for a real treat. Pastrami Grill Bistro hand slices its pastrami just like Katz's, and the quality of its pastrami is just as good as Katz's Deli! Very very close at the very least. Katz's is hands down the best Jewish deli in New York City, if not the world, but Pastrami Grill Bistro is a close second or tied for first! And the best part? It's almost half the price!
Debates are already starting to emerge for Katz's Deli vs. Pastrami Grill Bistro. However, I am less focused in this video on comparing to the two. I am more seeing if Pastrami Grill Bistro indeed is that great and lives up to the hype as one of Jersey's best hidden gems!
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Restaurant Deets:
Pastrami Grill Bistro
83 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
Пікірлер: 350
I filmed this video about a week ago but it looks like in that short interim they have raised the price of pastrami to $19.25 and corned beef to $18.95. It's still cheaper than most delis in the NYC area but the price has gone up quite a bit. Just wanted to clarify for you all
@thomasbello221
25 күн бұрын
@@uaeats Still a good buy.
@emazonreviews6269
25 күн бұрын
So roughly 42% increase !!!! 😂😂😂🫡
@meatrocket1
25 күн бұрын
Eat that fuckin sandwich already! Over 12:00 minutes before sandwich review, Also eat the sandwich first when its hot so you can give it a honest review.. then eat the side's Rookie.
@th6252
25 күн бұрын
@@uaeats that sucks, but still a better deal than Katz. Just in Jan/Feb they were only charging $10 -11 for the 8oz which was insane…Bidenomics.
@gophishn
25 күн бұрын
Not loving this..
Its not a free sample there or at katz, they cut a piece of meat that was going on your sandwich anyway. Its a free sample if they give you something that you didnt order.
As a New Jersey local, this is my go to place to for Pastrami sandwiches
YOU made them raise the price!!!! LOLZ
@alexchainey.
25 күн бұрын
By doing a review and giving them business so the Deli raised its prices?
@NguyenQuang-tm3ou
24 күн бұрын
@@alexchainey.sadly, its the case for some places
@alexchainey.
24 күн бұрын
@@NguyenQuang-tm3ou I agree but don't understand why commenter’s blame him. And sadly why there is/are so much hostility and racial slurs like ‘do Chinese food reviews only’ directed at him; yet these same Trolls still watch his vids?
Its great that you go to places that don't have as much internet fame
I straight up cackled when he said “you smucks” 🤣😂
that broth is clear cause it's a reconstituted shelf-stable product, probably Minor's (a very common brand for gravy/broth found around the country in restaurant supply catalogues)...unless you saw the kitchen shoving whole chickens in a huge stock pot filled with water and mirpoix.
@danielschear556
24 күн бұрын
@@saladsalad9991 🤣🤣🤣👏
Really proud of dat the growth of your channel, I was watching your material way back when it first started baby steps and all, so ya know - ya kind of feel like “our own”, for those who watched you from the beginning. Love your stuff man. Great work
Thanks for another great video UA. keep it coming ❤❤❤
Glad you finally visited this spot. I went about 2 weeks ago and the pastrami is simply wow! I brought 2. One for me and one for a friend. Blown away. I ordered ahead as my order was ready when I arrived. I had it to go. Can't beat the price. Going again soon. Forget the wait and the price at Katz's.
@uaeats
25 күн бұрын
Too bad by ordering in advance though you didn't get to see them slice it! But yes, the food is excellent and as good as Katz's just without the insane line and price
@aznantboi
24 күн бұрын
@michaelswann9192 how much was it for you
Man, I am just enamored with how many videos you are making these days. Keep up the good work. I really want to travel out east soon; I never seen pastrami like that before.
UA I have to say I love your content and especially this vid. You NAILED IT!!! onb this one.
Go to the Polish Market right next door...superb pierogi and kilbasa selection!
@uaeats
25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the rec!
Great review . Thanks
Awww UA it’s so endearing to see you being taken aback when a fan approaches you. No idea how this place is charging 14.95 for giant piles of meat. Insane. What a gem.
Hey UA. This was a good one man. I think I would definitely lean towards this place over Katz’s for the obvious reasons. No long wait and the price point. The comparison of the actual product is very similar to Katz’s. Thanks bud. 👋🏽
You’re in NJ a lot. I have many places I can show you. I love your videos and think you give good honest opinions.
A great review! An almost unbelievable deal!
Apparently the owner of this restaurant was a former employee (slicer from what I read) of Katz's. Totally explains why the free sample and the eerie likeness. I wouldn't be surprised if the pastrami itself is being outsourced from Katz's supplier too.
@kmslegal7808
21 күн бұрын
They might use the same smoker. Katz's doesn't smoke in-house
Might check them out tmrw! Sounds great.
Great review! That looked like a meal fit for a king! So jealous!
I'm like 20 minutes at most from this place and will definitely be trying it sometime soon. My go to pastrami place back in the days was Carnegie Deli in Manhattan when i used to live there. Cant wait to try this place for sure.
Both the pastrami and the corned beef sandwich looked fabulous! They are very generous for the price
Glad you made it there!
Great Review! Very happy your in my neck of the wood. Interested to show you some other places that is popular around NJ if you are down.
@eganc1976
25 күн бұрын
I'm down
Amazing! I live 20 minutes from Garfield and I am definitely hitting this place!
Unfortunately paying tolls to get there from NYC to save the money defeats the purpose.
Excellent review price and quality looked great.Definitely will give it a try. aThanks UA
@uaeats
25 күн бұрын
Yes the quality, quantity, and price were all superb!
Great review, I will check it out this week. Which do you like better Harold’s or Pastrami Grill?
Frick, that sandwhich was MASSIVE!! The soup looked delightful as well! I’d I’m ever in the area I will def have to make a stop there!
oh great, another pastrami video 😂 i’m assuming the next video will be a steakhouse 😂
What a find! Great looking food, incredible prices.
Hey UA. Thanks for playing my song I wrote for your background music. Also when you bring your own drinks to a restaurant they might think you’re a little cheap.
Eat first, talk after - no cold soup or stale sandwiches. Problem solved.
@ccowley2740
24 күн бұрын
I agree TOTALLY!!!
@joesapienza8121
24 күн бұрын
Way too much yapping. Eat and review without all the dramatics.
@majesticpbjcat7707
23 күн бұрын
I think he should let the food sit on the table for 24 hours first and THEN try a bite.
I grew up in the next town over from Garfield in Lodi, NJ. I have been going to this place regularly for the past few months. The pastrami Rueben’s are insanely good and I agree, they definitely are in the conversation with Katz’s, especially when you consider the much lower prices. I’ve long since moved away but this place is worth the drive.
I ate here a few weeks ago. Absolutely fantastic.
Another great Jewish deli review UA!!! That looked amazing, and the matzah ball soup looked the closest to my late mothers I’ve ever seen on one of your videos. Keep up the great work!!! ❤
@uaeats
25 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yes the soup was great!
Great review UA! Everything you ordered looked fantastic! I actually like the greasy. Jewish food was fat concentrated to help sustain through meager times.
Great bang for your buck and looks amazing 👍
Not letting the new chilled-out background music get no sold! Put me in a better mood the longer I watched this video!
I'm not into corned beef, but that pastrami looked delicious. PGB is definitely going on my bucketlist. I've only been to Langer's Deli. Your popularity is well-deserved.👍
WOW! It's "Pastrami Grill Bistro" for the win!!!!
the Ragusea shoutout is too funny
I challenge you to do Italian delis. They always smell amazing.
YUM!!! Safe Journey! Have a GREAT DAY!!!
A lot of people may disagree, but I personally think Katz is overrated and overpriced. They aren’t bad, but $30 for a sandwich is insane.
@Gyduker
25 күн бұрын
Can u say rip off
@jmason61
25 күн бұрын
Alot of people see it the same way... it's a tourist rip off
@tl7975
25 күн бұрын
Demand is a beautiful thing.
@aznantboi
25 күн бұрын
it only goes up too
@mike112789
24 күн бұрын
To be fair one sandwich can feed 2-3 people at least.
$15buks?! We can only dream for something like this here in Canada. Espefcially the quality and the amount you get.
@maitrehg
25 күн бұрын
Schwartz's deli in Montreal : 15$ CAN. for the best Smoked Meat on Earth.
@fpshooterful
25 күн бұрын
@@maitrehg I guess i should've provided the exact location. But, here in Toronto, you're looking at least 22dollars+tax minimum, and not that much meat to begin with.
@maitrehg
25 күн бұрын
@@fpshooterful Yes, everything is more expensive in Toronto. Even hockey tickets!
Impressive UA. Good find 👍
Thanks U A. Hard to beat a great Delicatessen
Hi UA if you want the whole chicken soup and chicken and matzo balls it’s called Chicken in the Pot . Thanks for finding a new great place . RK
Looking fforward to you trying Canter's in LA - their tongue and chopped liver are joyously good!
I live a few towns over and didnt know this place existed. Looks like i got to give this place a try
Love this spot! They are definitely better than KATZ and way cheaper! I'm glad you finally listened to your viewers and went here UA!! Thank you😊👍🏽
I don’t even eat pastrami but I would try lol! Never had matzo ball soup either but I wanna try.
Yum!!🤤
Did that guy give you a hug at 14:34 or did he just hop in the frame? lol
Great review UA. After seeing you in @NYCHotDogStands channel for Papaya King I am awaiting the collab. I hope he takes you somewhere for dogs and you take him somewhere for anything other than a hotdog... Maybe a salad bar or an açai bowl.
Next time I'm in north jersey I definitely need to stop there! Super stop! 😅😅😅❤
Another great review! I really wish I live much closer to NYC or New Jersey, as I live in Toronto Canada and will probably never make it there. I’m drooling right now and wish I had that pastrami sandwich in front of me. UA, if you ever make it up here to Toronto Canada, there are lots of great Jewish jellies here. I really like the pickle bar. It has several locations in the Toronto area but the original one is Leslie Street in North York and I think they have a fabulous pastrami sandwich and die. Sorry that was pickle barrel.
This is in my backyard.. love this place
Better song choice than what u normally use 👍🏼
Planning to visit Vancouver, BC any time soon? There're some cool restaurants for you to check!
In England the “corned beef” you are eating here is called “salt beef” a London Jewish delicacy. Corned beef is a tinned meat served cold in sandwiches with sweet brown pickle ( Branston ) Great review. Loving it
You got to try Radins Deli on Evesham Road in Cherry Hill NJ.
19:30 - If you’re in Wisconsin and need a corned beef fix, you hit McBob’s in Milwaukee.
Reading the comments, I feel bad for UA over some commentor’s hostilities. I thought he did a decent job reviewing this place. Perhaps it would hv been optically better if he just did not mention bringing the bottle water with him. But overall a good find to me.
We’ve just discovered this place… it’s incredible literally the best turkey sandwich I’ve ever eaten, their brisket is uincredible too
Another great review, UA. Being a fan of corned beef more than pastrami, I agree with you that it wasn't looking so good. Not sure of the name, but my brother used to go to Kosher grocery in Baltimore and bring home some amazing corned beef.
Hey Guy, there were three (3) popular NYC deli destinations: Katz's, Carnegie (closed) and 2nd Ave Deli. If you haven't been, I recommend you hit up 2nd Ave, if for no other reason than to checklist. Great food, nice ambience, off Tourist Track, prices likely fall somewhere between Bistro and Katz's.
next time try their brisket and turkey. Phenomenal!
Ill be driving there tomorrow now thanks lol
That fan interaction was cool to see, awesome video!
@uaeats
25 күн бұрын
Nice guy!
@wellwemovingonup7075
22 күн бұрын
@@uaeats UA, PG Bistro beat Katz based of the positives of cost and service time. Along with the Bistros pastrami that matches Katz hands down. I get it you don't want to give Katz a bad review. Because they are supposed to be the kings of NYC pastrami. Nevertheless, the cost and service time of Katz makes them loose the close race. I believe you have to add up all factors to make an overall winner. Opinion!
The outside is soggy. Erm… maybe being sat in a bowl of broth could be contributing to that.
@dezmondtchalla3126
25 күн бұрын
Yeah, While also just talking before taking a bite. Maybe eat first then give a review of hot meals.
Nice one geez. Not sure this lovely meat gear is available in London ?
Dang that looks good. I moved to Asia 18 yrs. ago, and haven't had a sandwich like that since.
Do you like Shell fish? Would love to see you do some Seafood venues. Just subscribed.
@Gael_Liano
25 күн бұрын
He has allergies
Is it kosher or kosher style ? There is a difference. Also try the kosher deli in glen rock. Bagel nosh. I hear it’s very good
UA ur fans are turning on you for making these extra long vids keep them on point, know you trying to get that bag, but respect ur fans and content
You should have went to Hershel east side deli in Reading Terminal market when you where in Philly they have a good sandwich for $16 with just as much meat as these places probably better to it's definitely not dry
Dr browns Black cherry is in a league of its own. Even the Diet is good
Phillies game (citizens bank park) has a kosher stand with a pastrami sandwich. They have some interesting hours
Ya beat me to the punch !!! You have to try patsy’s tavern in Paterson. Just one bit gave them an 8.9. Wow that was a nice sandwich will be there soon. Get my matzah balls on ave J in midwood, Brooklyn a block and a half from di fara’s.
If you’ve ever in S Philly checkout 4th street deli 4th & Bainbridge!!
Katz’s is amazing!!😻
Why do you start with the soup ant let the meet get cold and dry?
This review was very 'One Bite'-esque with all the side characters popping in 🤣
@joenovak6393
25 күн бұрын
Nothing as to One-Bite, UA is Chatty Cathy. I like James Andrews reviews as it's balanced with talking and reviewing.
You talk so much that your matzoh ball got soggy on the outside outside. Same thing for your sandwich is getting awfully cold.
@buskerbusker8826
24 күн бұрын
It’s been a recurring theme for him. Such a yapper.
@cjyoung4080
24 күн бұрын
thats literally his job...if the good turns to crap in 5 mins less than the time for it to cool then it aint good to begin with
@JB-hq7vp
24 күн бұрын
He's a reviewer. He is supposed to talk. Lol
@buskerbusker8826
24 күн бұрын
@@cjyoung4080 bud takes 10 minutes to review a soup. The sandwich at 13 minute mark.
@SamsungFreeTrial
24 күн бұрын
He could just do a voice over for some parts.
Now that’s a lunch 👍👍
Not gonna lie that looks fire.
do you have to TIP here? if so, how much?
it was 12 bucks last november when I first tried it. It is great, but they gotta slow down raising up the prices.
You should do a fan meet-up in NYC.
Yum yum 😋 😊
wow another pastrami review!
How does it add up to Schwartz in Montreal ?
UA i love your videos man but i can't tell ever from your initial reaction if you like something or not 😆
1.3+k 👍 Hi UA! Awesome review. Sure enjoy each flavor detail
This is too funny i just we there today lol
That place is fairly new AFAIK, only opened maybe 2 years ago, I think? Anyway, a friend of mine lives maybe 40 minutes away, and every day after work he goes there and gets a matzo ball soup and pastrami sandwich to go to eat at home. He's been telling me about it for a couple of months now, because I'm from NYC and have been to Katz's and all those famous places (and the not famous places that I still think are better than Katz's but you know, semantics lol). It's a shame I'm in Florida now, because oh boy do I love a good pastrami sandwich. This certainly looks good, and price wise (even with the price literally going up like $5 all of a sudden) it's pretty good.
I like how you typically show the food is fantastic when you make a scrunched up "disgusted" face, and the food is not that great when you make a "pleased" happy face.