“Wow, the pastrami was so moist and had the perfect amount of fat.”
H3
6.2/10
AI-generated summary
The common advice is Katz's for the and here for everything else. The gets called the best in the city over and over, and the and the get named too. The is machine sliced thin instead of hand cut, which some people prefer and some don't. It's actually kosher, so portions are smaller and prices higher, but you can usually walk in.
NYC classic — Holocaust survivor Abe Lebewohl opened the deli in 1954 at Second Avenue and East 10th Street in the old Yiddish Theater District. Lebewohl was murdered in a still-unsolved 1996 robbery, and rent disputes closed the original in 2006; his nephew Jeremy reopened it on East 33rd Street in 2007. It won a James Beard America's Classics award in 1998. Wikipedia
“Wow, the pastrami was so moist and had the perfect amount of fat.”
H3
“Second Ave Deli for matzo ball soup (best I’ve had - loads of carrots and fresh dill with chiffon like matzo ball) and center cut tongue sandwich.”
H3
“second avenue deli also makes a mean latke. Much thicker than your typical latke with a super crispy, flavorful crust.”
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“2nd Ave deli is always low stress and good vibes with excellent service. You’ll get delicious vinegar coleslaw and pickles to start, and while the pastrami is not as good as Katz’s it is still really solid.”
H3
“I think 2nd ave deli is a more enjoyable experience and def closer to where you are. No, there pastrami isn't as good as Katz's, but i give it the nod for the sides for sure. Love their kasha varnishkes and latkas.”
H3
“Also, I prefer 2nd Ave Deli to Katz. Easier to get in, and they run their pastrami on a slicer instead of hand cutting so I feel it eats better.”
H3
“2nd Ave Deli is every bit as good as Katz’s without the notoriety and difficulty procuring your food. Pastrami is not thick sliced like Katz’s if that will be a deal breaker for you. Best matzo ball soup I’ve ever had.”
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“I think the pastrami is pretty comparable, but the sandwich is not as big at 2nd Ave. Also, it’s kosher, so no pastrami reubens or anything. Still, it’s easier to get into and really delicious”
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“Tongue is their best meat and in general, the prices are higher with a smaller portion as they're actually Kosher instead of kosher-style like the other two. If you prefer an in-between in terms of thickness with a bit more salt, I'd recommend this place if you don't mind paying more.”
H3
“Go to Katz’s for the pastrami. Go to 2nd Ave Deli for everything else.”
H2
“I loved 2nd ave deli for their thinly sliced version with coleslaw that was actually pickled and no mayo.”
H2
“I really like 2nd Avenue Deli’s pastrami”
H2