Katz's Delicatessen

Hand-Carved Pastrami Sandwich

A towering stack of smoke-kissed, pepper-crusted pastrami piled between rye — beefy, tender, transcendent.

Pastrami on Rye

Hand-carved, slow-smoked pastrami piled several inches high on rye bread — peppery, fatty, and deeply savory in a way that few sandwiches anywhere can match

Corned Beef Sandwich

Silky, pink-centered corned beef sliced thick on rye with spicy mustard — the pastrami's equal.

Corned Beef on Rye

Brined and slow-cooked corned beef, milder and leaner than the pastrami but equally generous, with a clean beefy flavor that holds up beautifully against the rye

Matzo Ball Soup

A classic Jewish deli staple — a large, fluffy matzo ball floating in a clear, deeply flavored chicken broth that tastes like it's been simmering for days

Hot Dog

A snappy, all-beef frank that's a legitimate contender in the NYC hot dog debate — simple, well-seasoned, and satisfying as a side or snack

Knish

A dense, baked or fried pastry stuffed with mashed potato — old-school New York comfort food that pairs well with a sandwich or works as a standalone snack

Pastrami Reuben

Pastrami meets Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on griddled rye — a glorious mess.

Pickles

Complimentary half-sour and full-sour pickles brought to the table — the half-sours are bright and crunchy, the full-sours are funky and deeply brined, and both are essential to the experience

Reuben Sandwich

Corned beef or pastrami layered with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on grilled rye — a solid rendition, though purists argue the unadorned pastrami on rye needs no embellishment

Brisket Sandwich

Slow-braised beef brisket that's tender but can run dry depending on the cut — worth ordering if the pastrami is sold out, but it's a step down from the headliners

Cheesecake

A dense, New York-style cheesecake that's competent but unremarkable — dessert is clearly not the focus here, and you're better off saving room for a second half-sandwich