Quintessential NYC deli experience: fatty, tender 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 quintessential New York experience with its classic pastrami sandwiches and comforting matzo ball soup. The meat is praised for being tender and flavorful, served on soft rye bread. While some find the portions generous and the atmosphere authentically old-school, others note it can be pricey or that the pastrami can be a bit dry. It's a solid alternative to other famous delis, perfect for a quick bite or a meal before or after visiting nearby cultural spots.
This Jewish deli is celebrated for its classic pastrami and corned beef sandwiches on rye, with many praising the tender, smoky, and fatty meat. The matzo ball soup is also a popular comforting choice. While many consider it a top-tier deli experience, some reviews mention that the pastrami can be a bit dry or that the portion sizes do not justify the price. The turkey sandwich is also recommended as a good alternative.
"The classic pastrami sandwich on rye, described as fatty and flavorful, is highly recommended. The turkey sandwich and the comforting matzo ball soup are also suggested as excellent choices."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the classic pastrami and matzo ball soup, appreciating the authentic deli experience. However, some find the prices high for the portion sizes, and a few have noted the pastrami can be dry.
Important Note
Some reviews mention that the portions can be small for the price, and the pastrami can sometimes be a bit dry. One commenter specifically criticized a Moynihan Station location for poor value.
"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."
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