Iconic kosher deli w/ piled-high pastrami sandwiches & comforting matzo ball soup. A true NYC experience.
Hannah Albertine reviews Pastrami Queen, an East Village deli, praising its classic pastrami sandwich and comforting matzo ball soup as a quintessentially New York experience.
Pastrami Queen, an established kosher Jewish deli, offers a quintessential New York dining experience. Renowned for its generous pastrami sandwiches, featuring a slightly leaner cut than some competitors, the eatery also provides comforting matzo ball soup and a well-regarded turkey sandwich. The atmosphere is decidedly old-school, making it a solid choice for classic deli fare.
The deli is celebrated for its classic Jewish deli fare, with the pastrami sandwich being a standout. Customers appreciate the generous portions and flavorful meat, though some have noted it can be leaner than expected. The matzo ball soup is consistently recommended for its comforting qualities, and the turkey sandwich is also a popular alternative. Some reviews mention potato pancakes as a worthwhile side.
"The pastrami sandwich is a highly recommended dish, often praised for its flavor and generous portioning. The matzo ball soup and turkey sandwich are also frequently mentioned as positive dining choices."
Customers generally praise the authentic New York deli experience and the quality of their pastrami and matzo ball soup, though some note concerns about portion size and price compared to other establishments.
Important Note
One location of Pastrami Queen on the Upper West Side has closed and is being rebranded as Deli Chin, focusing on pastrami egg rolls. Other locations remain operational. Some customers have noted concerns about portion sizes and price relative to competitors, and opinions on the leanness of the pastrami vary.
"In a humorous suggestion for trying beef, the user lists pastrami, burgers, hot dogs, meatball, cheesesteak, and steak from various places."
Neutral"Pastrami Queen is mentioned as an option for obtaining fresh sliced corned beef for homemade Reuben sandwiches."
Positive"Pastrami Queen was mentioned as a tasty, though slightly more expensive, dining option."
Neutral"Pastrami Queen is mentioned as being closer to the original poster's location than 2nd Ave Deli."
Positive"This commenter loves Pastrami Queen's 'off the rack' turkey sandwich with coleslaw and Russian dressing, finding it brings them happiness."
Positive"This user provides a counterpoint to the Pastrami Queen recommendation, noting mixed reviews and generally mediocre or bad feedback found on Google reviews."
Negative"This user suggests Pastrami Queen, assuming the poster is not at New York Presbyterian where the food is reportedly good."
Neutral"A user inquired about the accessibility of Pastrami Queen from Penn Station, suggesting it as a potential lunch destination."
Neutral"The Moynihan Station location of Pastrami Queen is criticized for giving too little pastrami in the sandwich for the price, feeling like a rip-off."
Negative"Pastrami Queen on the Upper West Side (UWS) is considered a good choice for pastrami."
Positive"Pastrami Queen, located 'up north' in Manhattan, is recommended for its pastrami on rye."
Positive"The user liked Pastrami Queen but found it expensive for the sandwich size and felt the pastrami was a bit too dry."
Neutral"User states that they find Pastrami Queen restaurant to be 'insanely overrated and overpriced.'"
Negative"This user suggests Pastrami Queen for pastrami."
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