A Yiddishe Mame

Matzo Ball Soup

Light, cloud-like matzo balls in a golden, deeply savory chicken broth — the benchmark dish by which Jewish delis are judged

Brisket

Slow-braised beef that falls apart in tender, mahogany-edged slices, served in its own rich braising juices

Latkes

Potato pancakes fried to a shattering golden crust with a soft, onion-flecked interior — best with sour cream

Corned Beef Sandwich

Thick-cut, hand-piled corned beef on rye — the classic deli benchmark that signals whether a kitchen takes its craft seriously

Chopped Liver

Silky, old-school chopped chicken liver — rich and deeply savory, the kind of appetizer that polarizes newcomers and delights regulars

Knish

Pillowy baked dough stuffed with seasoned mashed potato — comfort food in its most elemental form