Katz's Delicatessen.
In 5 Shout NY guides.
Food + Drink
The Best Jewish Delis in New York City
The line stretches down Houston Street for a reason.
Go for: The pastrami on rye with mustard.
Food + Drink
The Best Sandwiches in New York City
There is no conversation about New York sandwiches that doesn't start here.
Go for: The pastrami on rye is non-negotiable for a first-timer. The Reuben, with melted Swiss, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, is also world-class.
City
First Time in New York: What Locals Actually Tell Their Friends
Pastrami on rye, hand-cut at the counter.
Go for: pastrami on rye with a pickle.
Food + Drink
Where to Eat After Midnight in New York
The pastrami is the reason, and it is still the best in the city: hand-carved, piled high, fatty and peppery on rye with mustard.
Go for: a pastrami on rye, a pickle and a cream soda at 3am Saturday.
City
The Lower East Side Guide: Where to Eat, Drink and Go Out in 2026
The pastrami is still the reason, hand-carved and piled high on rye, and still worth the price that makes first-timers wince.
Go for: Pastrami on rye, a half-sour pickle, a Cel-Ray.