Quintessential NYC Jewish deli w/ legendary pastrami on rye & comforting matzo ball soup. Old-school vibes, generous portions.
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.
This iconic Jewish deli, a fixture since 1956, offers a classic New York experience. Praised for its substantial pastrami and turkey sandwiches on rye, it's also known for its comforting matzo ball soup. While some find it a bit pricey, many consider it a top-tier destination for authentic deli fare.
This Jewish deli is celebrated for its classic pastrami and turkey sandwiches, often served on rye bread with mustard. The matzo ball soup is also frequently recommended. Some patrons mention that the pastrami can be a bit dry or lean, and a few reviews suggest portion sizes might not justify the cost, but overall, the food is considered a solid, traditional deli experience.
"Customers frequently recommend the classic Pastrami Sandwich and Turkey Sandwich, often on rye bread. The Matzo Ball Soup is also a comforting and popular choice."
Customers generally praise the authentic Jewish deli experience, especially the quality of the pastrami and turkey sandwiches, though some note it can be pricey for the portion size.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant to be overpriced for the portion sizes, and there are differing opinions on the leanness and dryness of the pastrami. Some locations may offer less value than others.
"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."
Neutral"The author states that Pastrami Queen on the UWS 'SUCKS!!!' and wonders if the UES location is any better."
Negative"The author corrects the spelling to 'Pastrami Queen' and notes that recent reviews suggest it's similarly priced or smaller than Katz's, questioning if Katz's is better."
Neutral"The author finds Pastrami Queen to be just 'okay', preferring Sarge's or Katz's."
Neutral"The author recommends Pastrami Queen on the Upper East Side for an authentic pastrami experience, contrasting it with Katz's."
Positive"Mentions Pastrami Queen as a place they haven't tried yet."
Neutral"Recommends Pastrami Queen for pastrami."
Positive"The user had their first lunch at Pastrami Queen, ordering the Hot Pastrami Platter and fries."
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