Classic Jewish deli with standout pastrami & matzo ball soup; a true taste of NYC.
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.
Step into a quintessential New York Jewish deli experience at Pastrami Queen, where classic pastrami sandwiches and comforting matzo ball soup are the stars. While some find the meat a bit lean, the overall consensus points to a delicious and authentic deli experience. It's a go-to spot for those craving traditional flavors, with a vibe that transports you back in time.
Pastrami Queen is lauded for its classic Jewish deli fare, with the pastrami sandwich being a frequent highlight. Customers praise the tenderness and smoky flavor of the pastrami, often served on rye bread. The turkey sandwich and matzo ball soup are also mentioned as comforting and delicious options. While many enjoy the traditional offerings, some find the pastrami too lean or the portions small for the price.
"The pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup are frequently recommended, with the turkey sandwich also noted as a good alternative."
Customers generally have positive experiences, often recommending Pastrami Queen for its authentic pastrami and Jewish deli offerings. However, some reviews note concerns about portion sizes relative to price and the leanness of the meat.
Important Note
Some customers feel the pastrami can be too lean, and there are mentions of reduced meat portions in sandwiches relative to price.
"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."
Positive"Recommends Pastrami Queen (near the person asking the question), get a pastrami or corned beef on rye with mustard, a knish, pickles, and soup."
Positive"Pastrami Queen is solid if you can't make it to Katz's Deli."
Positive"Mentions Pastrami Queen is located near the Met."
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