NYC's OLDEST DELI! Is Katz's Deli Worth $26?

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  • Опубліковано 25 жов 2022
  • Katz's Deli in NYC is one of the most famous restaurants in NYC, maybe one of the most famous restaurants in the world! It's beloved by tourists and locals alike, with many famous people having eaten there. The Katz's Deli Anthony Bourdain clip, the Katz's Deli Man Vs Food clip, Katz's Deli Mark Wiens clip, Katz's Deli Guy Fieri clip, are all very well known. The restaurant became famous due to the Katz Deli When Harry Met Sally scene, but even then Katz's Deli was the oldest deli in NYC and the oldest Jewish deli in New York City and it had beloved patrons dating back to 1888. Katz's Deli's pastrami on rye is one of the best pastrami on rye sandwiches in NYC. They have the best pastrami in New York City, and they also make some of the best corned beef in NYC. I would even go so far as to say Katz's Deli makes the best pastrami in the USA and the best pastrami in the world. However, due to their amazing reputation, they charge a whopping $26 per sandwich now. Some people decry that Katz's Deli is overrated and Katz's Deli is overpriced.
    Is Katz's Deli overrated? That is our mission in today's episode, to find out if the famous Katz Deli pastrami sandwich is worth the price tag or not. We also try the famous NYC egg cream and talk a bit about the origin of the egg cream drink.
    In either case, I hope you enjoy this video! It was fun to film a Katz's Deli mukbang video and to eat at a famous NYC Jewish restaurant. Even if it's not worth $26 I would suggest trying the oldest deli in NYC at least once in your life!
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    Restaurant Deets:
    Katz's Delicatessen
    205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

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  • @aaronacero105
    @aaronacero105 Рік тому +202

    I really like how you incorporate the price of food items in your reviews, not just the taste, preparation, and presentation of the food. Most everyday people have to consider price as a significant factor when dinning out....

    • @aaronblashyrkh7655
      @aaronblashyrkh7655 11 місяців тому +2

      For me it's the first factor.

    • @YTnMe
      @YTnMe 8 місяців тому +2

      I agree. being born and raised in ny i regret not going when it was cheaper. But to go for a single sandwich at that price i rather eat somewhere else. Maybe its a one and done. But honestly NYC itself is becoming a one and done tourist trap.

    • @SamBrickell
      @SamBrickell 7 місяців тому +1

      Why is that? I've been told by the media that the Economy is stronger than ever and inflation is quite low. Are you saying that the media is lying? That would make you a conspiracy theorist.

  • @azndude1122
    @azndude1122 Рік тому +44

    The lady at 5:08 has a smile that can light up a room.
    But anyways, really appreciate your review!!! I haven’t been in years so it’s nice to hear that their food holds up!

  • @mitchlu
    @mitchlu Рік тому +47

    I'm a 56yr old Jew from Brooklyn. You're review is definitely on-point; esp. what you said about the pricing. Great...yes. 26 bucks...no!

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +3

      Yep I feel it's excellent but it's hard to justify $26 for a sandwich. Maybe very once in a while

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 Рік тому +2

      For a New Yorker it’s not worth it. But for a tourist living out in Iowa who visits New York only one time, it’s a memory that lasts a life time. In that case, it’s almost priceless

    • @mitchlu
      @mitchlu Рік тому +2

      @@ramencurry6672 I get that...but priceless?!? I have a Brooklyn Bridge for sale...maybe you're interested.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 Рік тому

      @@mitchlu When I moved away from the area, it made me realize how much I took for granted I took. I realize it’s hard for many natives to understand. Living here in the south is very bland and boring. We don’t get the things that’s easy to find in New York. So if I have to over pay for something that’s never available, i think it’s worth it at least once.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 Рік тому

      @@mitchlu Also, I’m not Jewish so it’s exotic rare food for me.

  • @jbae7821
    @jbae7821 Рік тому +189

    Wow!! It increased to $26!! That’s crazy. I had it before covid for like $18. It was the best pastrami sandwich that I ever had and crave whenever I go to city. But $26 is too much.

    • @malekatahcampbell6326
      @malekatahcampbell6326 Рік тому +28

      It's not too much because food prices have doubled and tripled...I know bc I cater. It's crazy 🤪 you get what you pay for. Apparently they are still keeping up with the quality 👌

    • @sliturarse
      @sliturarse Рік тому +56

      thx to Biden inflation special.

    • @israelbautista2623
      @israelbautista2623 Рік тому +15

      Yeah when it was $18-20 I think it was definitely worth it but now at $26 I think it’s not worth it. I understand why they brought up the prices but still

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +25

      It's definitely the best pastrami I've had, perhaps the best I will ever have. But yes $26 makes it harder to enjoy

    • @marioncapriotti1514
      @marioncapriotti1514 Рік тому

      @@sliturarse - Inflation is a global problem right now. Biden has nothing to do with it.

  • @JNathanielBerke
    @JNathanielBerke Рік тому +118

    For me the Katz hack is getting the $40.00 meat plate - you get a super generous selection of pastrami, brisket and corned beef, a stack of rye bread and two kinds of pickles. I usually get it to go since I live close but it's easily two meals for three of us and there is always a bit left over. If you do the math it's quite a deal!

  • @SilatShooter
    @SilatShooter Рік тому +31

    As a former NYer, Katz is always one of my to-do's when I go back. I think it's worth $26, a normal forgettable sandwich is going to cost you $14- $18. So I'll pay it for that wonderful flavor and portion.

    • @robbylawlor4259
      @robbylawlor4259 Рік тому +4

      If you're visiting NYC, then sure Katz is the move. But at the end of the day a 26$ sandwich is just not sustainable long term, if you're just hungry on any given day, a cheaper sandwich will do the trick. And if you're dining out with friends, $26 can get you a lot more than just a sandwich meal.

    • @usernameisusername
      @usernameisusername Рік тому

      Lol. Simp

    • @kvall4088
      @kvall4088 7 місяців тому

      Same here. Whenever I travel back, Katz’s is a must along with Balthazar!

    • @anonymoususer5266
      @anonymoususer5266 2 місяці тому

      @@robbylawlor4259it’s all subjective. $26 for a high quality meat sandwich with complimentary pickles isn’t too far off from other sit down places in the area, but I agree there are a TON of cheaper options in general in nyc

  • @jsarausad
    @jsarausad Рік тому +6

    Man - love your honest reviews. Great job!

  • @1189paris
    @1189paris Рік тому +17

    You do the best food reviews hands down. What I like about this review is you liked the sandwich but gave an excellent explanation why Katz's is overpriced. Keep up the good work!

    • @danielstoddart
      @danielstoddart 3 дні тому

      They would argue that it's not overpriced. Smoked brisket ain't cheap anymore! Katz's also has to pay NYC-level rent and salaries.

  • @bombero3368
    @bombero3368 Рік тому +6

    Smoked brisket in Texas in going for $30 a pound. Everything is expensive and Katz is just terrific.

  • @anastasiakoo3381
    @anastasiakoo3381 Рік тому +1

    I love your videos you are descriptive, reasonable, and logical. Thank you!

  • @eeldude
    @eeldude Рік тому +47

    To me it is worth it as a once in a while treat. I go whenever I visit NYC, but if I lived in the neighborhood, it would not be my regular “go to” spot. I would take out of town visitors or go for a special occasion.
    BTW, the pickles are not hit or miss, they are actually two different types. Regular and half sour. The half sour is for those who like a fresher tasting pickle without the heavy brine.
    Also, if you prefer more fat, you can ask the cutter for a fatty cut. I do that and it is SO tender, juicy and delicious!

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +7

      Thanks for the clarification on the half sour pickles. I didn't know that. Perhaps I need to try a fatty cut next time I go there!

    • @aperson2943
      @aperson2943 Рік тому +1

      I was just about to say that about the pickles. Personally, being a pickle fan, these are among the best I have had. Top tier. Both half sour and regular. Also, I'm a frequent visitor not a resident. Of course there are cheaper options, but when you take into account the history, and the taste... $26 is worth it. Find a way to fit it into your budget while on a trip. Most people will never make it to NYC in their lifetime. For me it's an easy trip I make often. If you get the opportunity to visit here at least once. I think trying the pastrami on rye with the pickles is a must.

    • @PorkChopJones
      @PorkChopJones Рік тому

      Yes ,added fat is more flavorful.

    • @arfriedman4577
      @arfriedman4577 23 дні тому

      You might be able to buy meat by pound only.

  • @robgotti4157
    @robgotti4157 Рік тому +58

    10$ for the sandwich 16$ for the history lol 😂

  • @paulesterline5714
    @paulesterline5714 Рік тому +28

    The bright green pickels are called half sours. They are a very different type pickel they are not fermented, the are not preserved with Vinager. Just salt water and a day or two on the fridge. So if your expecting a dill pickel yes they will taste like a cucumber. Now that you know what it is taste it again. You will find a very flavorful pickel that is super crunchy and refreshing and tasty. In fact they may become one of your favorite pickels. Taste them with different expectations. Lucky dog. If you still don't like them I will take yours....thank you!

  • @johnyang2
    @johnyang2 Рік тому +27

    I agree. Because of being a significant landmark in NY, even if they charge $50 there will still be a long line of people waiting to buy them.

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      Wow you think? For $50?

    • @johnyang2
      @johnyang2 Рік тому +1

      @@uaeats Yes I do. If they were to price $50, they would upset a lot of customers for sure and create many haters, but at the end of the day, there would still be a long line of people. And most of these people would be tourists. They would grumble and complain about the price but would still be here for the experience of being able to say they been to Katz. The movie really did Katz a big favor. So it's not about the food and it's not about the service. I'm sorry, people are really that shallow!

    • @ELEVOPR
      @ELEVOPR Рік тому +1

      LOL I think that's a bit much.

    • @musicah8496
      @musicah8496 Рік тому +1

      That's delusional, considering inflation.

    • @benfernkay8974
      @benfernkay8974 Рік тому

      Thats coming soon,, 50,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i dont doubt it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • @robbielohman9767
    @robbielohman9767 Рік тому

    It is such a joy to watch! And so articulate.

  • @ricardoistudla8641
    @ricardoistudla8641 Рік тому +1

    Been going to Katz since I was a kid. Live in CA now so I miss it. Love your facial expressions and the sounds you made. Great video!!

  • @genebigs1749
    @genebigs1749 Рік тому +18

    I've eaten a Katz's pastrami sandwich a few times, and fantastic as it is it's priced about 8-10 dollars too much in my opinion. But hey, everything in New York is overpriced! Thanks for the great video as usual UA!

    • @bidhrohi12
      @bidhrohi12 Рік тому +3

      Actually, New York is VERY affordable when it comes to good food. Katz's just happens to have that tourist trap appeal. For the money, I'd say Mamoun's Shwarma is a far better deal.

  • @MusicforMe123
    @MusicforMe123 9 місяців тому +6

    I use to go to Katz's Deli when I was a kid. I would skateboard to Katz's with my friends and we would walk in and right away the carver would give us a free sample of the pastrami. We did not have to buy a sandwich or get a ticket at the entrance, we just ate the complementary pastrami and went on our day. How times have changed when the next generation took over. BTW the sandwich is much much smaller now.

  • @radiantyc8001
    @radiantyc8001 Рік тому

    I hope this channel goes really far...I just had to follow u... ur just so endearing... ur smile just drew me in...❤️

  • @JP91955
    @JP91955 Рік тому

    You just popped up on my recommended list. Gotta say I like your content so far will subscribe n check out the rest of your videos!

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I appreciate it! I'll do my best to keep making content people enjoy

  • @jeremyepstein7977
    @jeremyepstein7977 Рік тому +13

    Despite it being a tourist spot Katz is amazing. Like you said, it's a tourist spot now for a reason. Katz is worth it at 26 bucks. The pastrami sandwiches are also big. I actually think there is too much pastrami on the sandwich for one meal so what I do is take out half of it, get some rye bread and make a sandwich the next day. Worth it. With the brighter green pickles, those are supposed to taste like that! They are a style of pickle called half-sours.They aren't as pickled as regular pickles. I actually prefer them because I like the fresh feeling vs. the sourness of a dill pickle, but I know a lot of people don't.

    • @tloco1529
      @tloco1529 Рік тому

      I disagree Langers deli in Los Angeles is way better and tastier

    • @jeremyepstein7977
      @jeremyepstein7977 Рік тому

      @@tloco1529 agree to disagree! I live in LA now and have had Langer's multiple times and while I like it I don't love how they slice it thick. Same with his daughter's place on Sunset.

    • @tloco1529
      @tloco1529 Рік тому

      @@jeremyepstein7977 You mean Katz slices it thick Langers sandwiches are well balanced an actual sandwich a human being can put in their mouth without feeling guilty

    • @jeremyepstein7977
      @jeremyepstein7977 Рік тому

      @@tloco1529 yes I had it flipped! But when I would go to Katz's when I lived in NY it was still sliced fairly thin. The optimal way to eat Katz it is to take off half the meat and bring it home, get some rye bread and you have another sandwich and you can use some for pastrami and eggs. I can easily get 2 portions out of a Katz sandwich and it's a better proportioned bite with half the meat. The bread at Langer's is absolutely better but I still think the pastrami itself is better at Katz. Both are wonderful though. Note that I'm comparing two of the same classic pastrami sandwiches. Many people comparing Langer's talk about sandwich #19 which is excellent but it's not an apples to apples comparison.

    • @robin212212
      @robin212212 Рік тому

      @@jeremyepstein7977 yep; at work for lunch we would order extra bread and make 3, sometimes 4 sandwiches. If you factor in the pickles, slaw, and potato pancakes you order on the side you can feed 4 people for $50-$60.

  • @happywong1671
    @happywong1671 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for your honest review.

  • @biglu8048
    @biglu8048 Рік тому +1

    After 2 videos I'm hooked great content and "real" food review's

  • @HeadbangersKitchen
    @HeadbangersKitchen Рік тому +4

    Nice! If I ever come to New York this would be a one time visit as an indulgence.

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      I would recommend everyone try it at least once in their lives! Me personally, I try to go about once a year.

  • @marioncapriotti1514
    @marioncapriotti1514 Рік тому +12

    Great video, you are absolutely right about Katz's pastrami. I love seeing and hearing how much you appreciate good food. Just two things -- first, the brighter-green pickles are called "half-sours" because they aren't completely pickled, and I agree with you, to me they are a pale imitation of the yellower-green real thing, but some people prefer them, and they are made that way on purpose.
    The other thing is, $26 doesn't seem quite so expensive when you figure in A) you are almost certainly going to take half of that monster-huge sandwich home for a whole 'nother meal, and B) you won't be hungry again for two days, so think of the money you're saving on food for tomorrow and the next day. . .
    Cheers from New York City!

    • @julienmaan
      @julienmaan Рік тому +2

      Lol two days ! You’ll be hungry the next day believe me

    • @batchagaloopytv5816
      @batchagaloopytv5816 Рік тому +2

      2 days 🥴🥴ehhhh -you will have your meal then another meal of the leftovers

    • @marioncapriotti1514
      @marioncapriotti1514 Рік тому +2

      @@julienmaan - I know, just exaggerating for effect! Seriously, though, that gigantic half-sandwich would fill you up for a good long time.

    • @eagleyz4706
      @eagleyz4706 Рік тому +2

      Agree with you 98%, the 2% not disagreement is that the last time I was there, which was just a month ago, my sandwich looked considerably smaller, and I tipped the cutter. So not enough for a second meal or even snack, 😢, maybe the difference is the result of the camera!

  • @YTnMe
    @YTnMe 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for your honest realistic review.

  • @LauranChilds
    @LauranChilds 11 місяців тому

    Looks awesome! Love the pickles on the side. 👍

  • @nj2mddude205
    @nj2mddude205 Рік тому +56

    Your next mission is to find a lower cost alternative that's tastes just as good. You may sample pastrami sandwiches from several different establishments and rank best to worst.

    • @rainbowpandasays8851
      @rainbowpandasays8851 Рік тому +1

      4:52 … he did this already

    • @nj2mddude205
      @nj2mddude205 Рік тому

      @@rainbowpandasays8851 I would've preffered UA comparing, let's say, the 5 best pastrami sandwiches side by side. Onviously, he doesn't need to eat the entire sandwich. Just a bite will suffice for comparison purposes.

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +7

      I like this idea. I'll look into showcasing a more affordable pastrami spot soon!

    • @blackstone8962
      @blackstone8962 Рік тому +1

      Harold's in New Jersey, it's kosher also, katzs is a tourist trap and expensive diner food

    • @pmcpmc8005
      @pmcpmc8005 Рік тому +1

      @@blackstone8962Harold's was featured on Man vs Food if your talking about the one in Edison NJ

  • @308W82
    @308W82 Рік тому +13

    Living in NYC -- Katz's Pastrami Sandwich is astonishing! It's EVEN BETTER than you can imagine! The flavor, juicyness, the unbelievable tenderness -- one of the best meals in NYC you can imagine!

    • @damianit
      @damianit Рік тому +1

      I disagree... And I already tried it out 🤷‍♂️.

    • @geert574
      @geert574 10 місяців тому +1

      Bet you enjoy that NYC rent as much too 😂

  • @WanderingRoe
    @WanderingRoe Рік тому

    These videos are great, I feel like I actually get to travel when I watch them 😂

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear it! Then my work is done :)

  • @kienpaulspicer1173
    @kienpaulspicer1173 Рік тому +8

    As a lifelong New Yorker it's worth it

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +2

      It's very tasty!

  • @tedgalperalper1828
    @tedgalperalper1828 Рік тому +3

    Egg reams are usually made with foxs ubet chocolate syrup. With a pastrami sandwich Dr. browns cream soda or Celray soda is a more authentic match.

    • @davidthaler7018
      @davidthaler7018 Рік тому

      AMEN!

    • @mattvogel4058
      @mattvogel4058 Рік тому +1

      The Black Cherry works too!

    • @rick3747
      @rick3747 Місяць тому

      Thank you. I am an old school soda lover.
      I will try those sodas and the choc syrup too.
      😊😊😊

  • @leapheap6837
    @leapheap6837 Рік тому +2

    I’ve been to Katz and it’s absolutely delicious. Definitely worth the price point because they give you so much food.

  • @BradMarcus
    @BradMarcus Рік тому

    Katz's is pricey, but worth every cent on a once in a while basis. I usually get the 1/2 pastrami, 1/2 corned beef, best of both worlds. I never had the vanilla egg cream, I generally go for the chocolate, but very true that it has to be fresh and you can't duplicate it with store seltzer. Nice video!

  • @mattblom3990
    @mattblom3990 Рік тому +4

    I'm Canadian, have you tried Swartz in Montreal? That's the Canadian Katz. But it's our alternative to pastrami which is called "Montreal Smoked Meat" and us Canucks grow up with it. Less sugar, more spices.

    • @mattblom3990
      @mattblom3990 Рік тому

      @Tim H Less expensive our Montreal meat is, with a similar vibe and serving size.

  • @neilyaremchuk6798
    @neilyaremchuk6798 Рік тому +19

    It’s not overrated. It’s good and has been for 100 years. Is it pricy? Of course. Worth it? Of course. If you want cheap, go to your nearest Walmart or Aldi and buy cheap cold cuts and white bread and enjoy your $3 sandwich. I have no problem paying $20 for a corned beef or pastrami sandwich at Zingermans in Ann Arbor, MI either. When institutions like this close their doors, they will never reopen. Enjoy masters of their crafts while they’re still around. Remember, the roads of good and cheap never intersect.

  • @donaldhickey4055
    @donaldhickey4055 11 місяців тому

    great content, refreshing honesty

  • @AbstractAngelArtist
    @AbstractAngelArtist Рік тому +1

    that line! I couldn't ever wait that long... LOL

  • @Kilcrops0914
    @Kilcrops0914 Рік тому +240

    No way I'm waiting in line more than 40 minutes and then paying $26.00 for a sandwich

    • @whipsmartchris
      @whipsmartchris Рік тому +19

      That’s actually good news for others who view it from a value perspective and not simply a transaction of meat for cash (this from a guy who’d have to pinch pennies to save up for it). Your viewpoint puts downward pressure on the price!

    • @K.dot9
      @K.dot9 Рік тому +32

      Ive been there 100 times and ive never waited longer than 15 minutes. The lines move very fast. Its like the soup nazi from seinfeld. Order and move out of the way. They keep it moving

    • @craigjorgensen4637
      @craigjorgensen4637 Рік тому +4

      Not for everyone.

    • @trumpanzeeslayer4036
      @trumpanzeeslayer4036 Рік тому +12

      Imagine hating on Katz 😳

    • @motogp9253
      @motogp9253 Рік тому

      Take your cheap azz to the McDonald's drive through then.

  • @brianmcintyre6407
    @brianmcintyre6407 Рік тому +6

    Solid and honest review, nicely done. Subscribed.

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      Then my work here is done. Thanks for the sub!

    • @heist444
      @heist444 Рік тому

      Agree on both. I'm a subscriber now. I love your honest review. I love your positive ✨️ energy. Keep up the great work.

  • @biglu8048
    @biglu8048 Рік тому

    2nd video and I'm hooked your made for this ! Remember me when you have millions of subscriber's 😂

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      Thanks for the kind words! Wow millions would be a dream! I appreciate the subs I have now though. It wasn't easy clawing up from 0

  • @Belisarius80
    @Belisarius80 Рік тому +4

    As a New Yorker it’s the tourists who made it so expensive. You have another good spot that goes under the radar and that’s Sarges deli on 3rd Avenue. Just for the record none of these delis are “kosher” but they still hold to many traditions.

  • @gentlemenofreal6729
    @gentlemenofreal6729 Рік тому

    Channel is growing bro love to see it I was one of ur first subs

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      Thanks! I appreciate you subbing when I was new and just starting out! Hopefully the channel keeps growing!

  • @Ben-bs4od
    @Ben-bs4od Рік тому +74

    That's insane $26. When The Times mentioned the Langer deli in Los Angeles in 1973, the price had risen to $1.75. In 2002, it was $8.50. In just 20 years, the price is now $26?????? Has pizza gone up 3 times????? From $2 to $6???? I don't think so. The all you can eat buffet at Casino Borgata is $24!!! I would rather feed some homeless people and eat at home. Living in luxury when our neighbor is in poverty makes no sense. But I would end it with a girl who bought one of these and didn't share it. At a place in Teaneck which is ten times worse it is $29. You have to be batshit crazy. Their other place closed. I'm going to start a food truck and feed people sandwiches for $5.

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +10

      Sounds like I need to try my hand at making my own pastrami sometime!

    • @nickwood1062
      @nickwood1062 Рік тому +2

      Yup. Honestly, wait till March and get brisket less than 5 a pound. Steam or crackpot all day...not Katz, but a damn good sandwich

    • @Shingorani
      @Shingorani Рік тому +3

      I am guilty of spending those amounts on all the things you listed….

    • @tommybennett7907
      @tommybennett7907 Рік тому +7

      🤣🤣🤣 you do know how long it takes to make their pastrami right. Good luck trying to make something similar at home🤣🤣🤣

    • @nickwood1062
      @nickwood1062 Рік тому +2

      @@tommybennett7907 pickle, then steam. 3 days max. I know...crazy how people aren't lazy.

  • @jameshicks6435
    @jameshicks6435 Рік тому +14

    I've always split a sandwich with my lunch companion when I've been there, so I look at it as two $13 sandwiches. There's so much pastrami that a half sandwich is plenty. So I think it's worth it.

  • @devastaterx
    @devastaterx Рік тому

    While watching I scrolled down to see what I thought would be over 100K subs ez and when I saw the number the first thing that popped in my head was this must be newish. This channel will go far. Has that feel to it.

  • @hlvelez
    @hlvelez Рік тому

    Great video! I'm in Georgia and want a pastrami sandwich so bad now!

  • @BeliaLastes
    @BeliaLastes Рік тому +7

    I went there in February 2016 and had the pastrami sandwich and the side of pickles and a couple of beers with my boyfriend and he had the corn beef sandwich and the side of pickles and a couple of beers as well and the bill came out to be like almost $80 but it was well worth it, those guy's work their hands off making those sandwiches and they do an excellent job and the food taste great 👍😊👍🥪🥪🥒🥒🥒🥒🍻🍻❤️❤️

    • @aaronbennett7474
      @aaronbennett7474 Рік тому

      you have money too burn then

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      Sounds like you had a great time! Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @jaymanuel3396
    @jaymanuel3396 Рік тому +5

    Their prices have skyrocketed. Last time I ate there a sandwich was like $12 or $13. It’s good, but not THAT good.

  • @spektrograf
    @spektrograf Рік тому +2

    I love Katz's and will go there every time I'm in NYC. That being said, any of the last standing deli houses that serve proper house made pastrami cost near that price and are worth it. That's because these places are becoming more and more scarce. Every place else is not the same sandwich.

  • @MG-bg4mv
    @MG-bg4mv 8 місяців тому +2

    The full sour pickle tastes so different from what your used to because they are fermented for six to eight weeks. Commercial pickled are soaked in vinegar to try to recreate that in one day. The full sour in a deli is what a pickle tasted like 125 years ago

  • @anthonymcmillan8273
    @anthonymcmillan8273 Рік тому +8

    $26.00 is a force but this would be something that I would try once or twice a year like he said! I would really spend that amount of 💰 on a BBQ platter down south! Great review!

    • @cy-fairclean8458
      @cy-fairclean8458 Рік тому +1

      In Houston Texas one can a lot of good BBQ for $26

    • @challenger516
      @challenger516 10 місяців тому

      @@cy-fairclean8458 and NYC rent is 3 times more expensive than Houston. Stop comparing apple to orange.

    • @oldironsides4107
      @oldironsides4107 5 місяців тому

      I eat there a couple times a month for years.
      I’ll just target the smallest and weakest man and just take whatever he has for him. If it’s ham or turkey. I’ll give it to somebody else to pay it forward. Them walk in and grab a half a sandwich corned beef or pastrami only from a seared customer.

  • @Jaykilla1981
    @Jaykilla1981 Рік тому +7

    It's definitely worth it. It's not a sandwhich in the conventional sense of the word. It's a pile of pastrami with a bit of bread.

  • @ricardojosemoralable
    @ricardojosemoralable 2 місяці тому +2

    If a new yorker is reading this, please recommend a place to get a nice pastrami sandwich where you don’t have to make a 40 min line

    • @danielstoddart
      @danielstoddart 3 дні тому

      Sarge's Deli on 3rd Avenue. Not nearly as rammed with tourists.

  • @cynthiacrowe6278
    @cynthiacrowe6278 Рік тому +1

    I went there on a weekday in the mid afternoon. Got my pastrami and it lasted 3 meals. I didn't wait in line. It was fabulous. Sometimes you just have to suck it up, butter cup. I live in AZ and may not get back to NYC for a while so I had to do it. I'll go back.

  • @greenangeleyes614
    @greenangeleyes614 Рік тому +7

    Been there years ago! The prices were so much cheaper than $26! Not sure if I would pay that much for their sandwiches 🤔

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      It was $18 when I was living in NYC and I thought that was a ridiculous price then. How times have changed!

  • @callmecarmella
    @callmecarmella Рік тому

    Definitely not overrated ….worth every bit of whatever they charge. Best sandwich I ever ate. The line goes by pretty quick too…it looks long but the have a great system.

  • @privilegedchromosome
    @privilegedchromosome Рік тому

    Well done. Subscribed🇺🇸

  • @luthiersdaughter9134
    @luthiersdaughter9134 Рік тому +16

    Absolutely nothing has changed about Katz's deli. It looks the same as it always has! And it sounds like it's as delicious as it always has been too!

    • @dustyflair
      @dustyflair Рік тому

      why would it change?

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +1

      It was extremely delicious! How long have you been going there?

    • @luthiersdaughter9134
      @luthiersdaughter9134 Рік тому

      @@uaeats I started going to Katz's about 30 years ago. Lucky for me the lines weren't out of the door and down the block! Very historical place.

  • @Teddy31976
    @Teddy31976 Рік тому +5

    A $26 sandwich in New York is common. It's like what you pay $13 for anywhere else. It's a good deal.

  • @somebrains5431
    @somebrains5431 Рік тому +1

    I’ve eaten at Katz’s twice, once in 1983 with my grandparents and once in 2012 when I was in town out of nostalgia. So really, sometimes it’s the memories that matter,

  • @PastorPlay80
    @PastorPlay80 Рік тому +1

    Ate at Katz back in September of this year & I can say no regrets!!!! 1 sandwich 🥪 will feed 2 ppl !

    • @robin212212
      @robin212212 Рік тому +1

      yep; when we used to order it at work for lunch we would order extra rye bread and make 4 sandwiches out of it.

  • @marcushatch5863
    @marcushatch5863 Рік тому +6

    No, they are not over rated - cost is indicative of demand. The meat ai t cheap and every video like this drives it up. And it is good, real good, real deal and large sandwich 😂

  • @dukkyfuzzfuzzydukk3594
    @dukkyfuzzfuzzydukk3594 Рік тому

    Subbed. Great review.

  • @adamblack6867
    @adamblack6867 Рік тому +2

    Katz was good and reasonably priced until it became a tourist trap .

  • @paulpence8895
    @paulpence8895 21 день тому

    LMAO @5:13 she realized she was on your camera, and took it to 100%.... Cute girl, hahahaha!!!!

  • @sg214
    @sg214 2 місяці тому +2

    The number of diners nearby who had to listen to UA say $26 over and over again paid him $50 to shut up

  • @a9828
    @a9828 Рік тому +3

    tried this last week. 26 for the whole sandwich with pickles is relatively ok. i'm asian and considering the size, you can probably have it for two meals (since already cut in half) which makes the price more acceptable. it's a very good product, to begin with.

  • @bpcruiser
    @bpcruiser 11 місяців тому +4

    Major tourist trap

  • @30575scott
    @30575scott 7 місяців тому

    Love your videos! Honest reviews of the food, restaurant, service, what do expect, etc. Just watched your new review of Sarge’s. Sorry the waitress was so rude! Hope she was nicer by the end of your meal! (Did you tip her?) BTW, I hope you didn’t accidentally eat the fly crawling around on the pastrami!!

  • @Whoopdido777
    @Whoopdido777 Рік тому +2

    I’ve only been to NYC once. June of 2022. I went to Katz’s and surprisingly there was hardly anybody there. I just walked right in. I really liked the pastrami, but actually I liked the corned beef at Sarge’s better on 3rd Ave. better.

    • @alexkoronec4326
      @alexkoronec4326 Рік тому

      Yes, I agree with you Sarge's deli is way better.

  • @bongbongtravels6108
    @bongbongtravels6108 Рік тому +8

    For $26, I'll go buffet.

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +2

      I love me a good buffet!

  • @annek1226
    @annek1226 Рік тому +13

    Can you make Pastrami at home? Sure you can! Will it taste as good or better than Katz? Definitely not! If you are there visiting, you need to try it at least once! It is worth every Penny! You are not only paying for the experience, you are also paying for the work that went into making it! It is not easy, it’s a process!

    • @ericfoster3636
      @ericfoster3636 Рік тому +6

      I make my own pastrami and rye bread. I'll skip the standing in line experience. I promise it's better! LOL

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому +1

      I definitely agree that most people will be hard-pressed to replicate the amazing flavor and texture of Katz's Deli. I also agree that it's worth $26 to eat it once. However I would not eat it regularly at that price despite how good it is

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      Wow, that's impressive!

    • @tommybennett7907
      @tommybennett7907 Рік тому

      Exactly 💯

    • @loydkline3760
      @loydkline3760 Рік тому

      If the pastrimi is a great brand of pastrimi , freshly cut, it the same meat, concencrate on great side, fries, potatoes salids, cole slaw,

  • @lepkeb2252
    @lepkeb2252 Рік тому +2

    The lighter ones are called half-sour. And they are all so delicious. $20 is the normal price for a pastrami sandwich at most New York style delis.

    • @NSixtyFour
      @NSixtyFour 8 місяців тому

      If 20 is normal then I don't see the big deal 👍

  • @timothymacdonnell9079
    @timothymacdonnell9079 Рік тому

    I like the honest review.

  • @davidthaler7018
    @davidthaler7018 Рік тому +3

    Never cared for their egg creams (and I’m from Brooklyn)-the syrup:seltzer ratio is off, making them too sweet.
    They slice the pickles now? That’s criminal. BTW, pickles are “sour” or “half-sour.” Wet cucumbers indeed!
    Second Av Deli is just as good and is a kosher restaurant with hot selections in addition to sandwiches.

  • @damianit
    @damianit Рік тому +3

    Without watching the video: no, it's not worth it at all... I already tried it out. Completely overrated. Basically a scam.

  • @jtam70
    @jtam70 Рік тому +2

    Last time I visited NYC, we went to Katz. I've always heard of the place and wanted to see if it's the real deal. Was it expensive? Sure, but we were visiting and it was an experience. To this day, when people talk about pastrami sandwiches, I always talk about Katz in NYC. If I live in NYC, I would probably go when visitors come to town. As you said, it's a sandwich. A really good sandwich, but a sandwich.

  • @2Wheels_NYC
    @2Wheels_NYC Рік тому

    I agree with your assessment sir! Haven't been in a few years, but a welcome treat now and then! If you like your egg creams, check out the Lexington Candy Shop on E83rd and Lex. Just shy of 100 years old, and a neighborhood institution. Old school NYC luncheonette (probably video worthy!) Hope you had a safe new year sir!

  • @TheMrpalid
    @TheMrpalid Рік тому +4

    $26 a sandwich? Don’t Jew me over

  • @tinland771
    @tinland771 Рік тому +3

    When you complain about the price of a sandwich that you call “ one of your top 10 sandwiches”, I have to question your ability to distinguish value. Money does not enter into the equation when you speak about top quality items with no equal. It’s best that you take your money sensitive palate elsewhere. How about Papaya King? Not too far from Katz’s and you can get a hot dog for a buck. I will take my Rolex (another bad value, right?) and go to Katz’s tonight. Cheap.

    • @noahkim724
      @noahkim724 Рік тому +1

      Never understood people like this getting so annoyed over a review lmao

    • @kywhatsthevibes1386
      @kywhatsthevibes1386 Рік тому

      @@noahkim724 he must work there 😂

    • @paulrichardson5309
      @paulrichardson5309 Рік тому

      I went to Katz and that had to be the worst Pastrami sandwich I've had... it taste like freaking Cornbread not Pastrami I was so up set..I said something to one of the servers but he didn't give a crap.. that sandwich isn't worth $26 let alone $16.. I'll definitely try another place never Katz's..now that's my take on quality of sandwich not price ..

    • @paulrichardson5309
      @paulrichardson5309 Рік тому

      Noah I agree that sandwich wasn't worth $26 ..I had a Pastrami sandwich there and hated it.. it taste to much like Cornbeef.(they obviously don't know how to prepare a good quality Pastrami)... I'll never refer or go there again...

  • @Keliiyamashita
    @Keliiyamashita 11 місяців тому +1

    5:07… beauty in the back

  • @hakimshah8397
    @hakimshah8397 7 місяців тому +1

    idk why people are saying that Katz'a sandwishes were 18, I remember going to the Deli in 2017 and it was 24.95 then, it was pricey then as it is now, but totally worth it! wish it was still Kosher though.

  • @Surferjo
    @Surferjo Рік тому +1

    🎉❤❤❤ always worth itmiss it so plus not many people know what an egg cream is. Wish I had one right now.

  • @LarryScruggsJr
    @LarryScruggsJr 7 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @dee1888ie
    @dee1888ie Рік тому

    We went to Katz when we went over to NYC from Belfast. We got lucky as there was 2 people in line and the sandwich was amazing. We got the cornbeef and the pastrami. I seen someone order the Kinish (think that spelt right) I'll hopefully get that next time when I go back. Also got a can of cream soda. Amazing but defo pricey.

  • @oifvet73
    @oifvet73 Рік тому +2

    My wife and I recently took a trip back home to the city and had to stop here. We split the pastrami and photos to salad with a square knish and vanilla egg cream. Came out to about $50 for both of us. I think I would pay $26 for the sandwich for myself with an egg cream.

  • @johnyang2
    @johnyang2 Рік тому +1

    I agree wth your assessment.

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      Glad you liked the vid!

  • @BigRed1968
    @BigRed1968 Рік тому

    I just came across your channel. I love Katz's. There's a deli on 3rd Avenue called Sarge's. It's run by the children of Katz's deli. They have the same thick sandwiches as Katz's

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      Thanks for the rec!

  • @siregar3739
    @siregar3739 Рік тому +2

    You’re underrated bro!

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      Thanks! I appreciate the kind words!

  • @tyrianpike
    @tyrianpike 5 місяців тому

    Definitely worth having once, fantastic sandwich. I wouldn't go regularly if I was local though.

  • @CombatMonkey11B
    @CombatMonkey11B 5 місяців тому

    Places like that, you aren’t just paying for a sandwhich. You’re paying for an experience. The carving right in front, the environment, the history, the commonality between all the customers all there to enjoy the same thing. It’s a dining experience. I do not like big cities, and particularly don’t like New York…. No offense New Yorkers, I’m just a southern rural/suburban boy. But Katz is a gem.

  • @fredymendez855
    @fredymendez855 Місяць тому

    I never tried that place and I was born and raised in Brooklyn NY but my favorite bar in the city is across the street. I walked in 4 yrs ago with no line outside but was surprised about the line inside, as sure they may have good sandwiches but at the end of the day I don't want to sit down and eat my food jam packed with limited seating. I rather go to other restaurants around the area with comfortable seating!

  • @docwho10th88
    @docwho10th88 Рік тому +2

    Crack cocaine! Been to NY 4 times and it's my main go to...so much so that I buy and send the full $200 pastarmi to my home 3 times a year from their website. I am from Texas and we know meat...BUT the pastrami from Katz's is like meat butter...no teeth needed. Totally worth it....Hell, I pay the same here in Texas for smoked ribs from Franklin's BBQ...It's the same price about $21 bucks a pound...they are both worth it!

  • @waynepreston542
    @waynepreston542 Рік тому

    Great video UA. Wow over 11,000 views. Did you do something different to get more traffic?

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      Thanks! wow 40K now! I don't think I did anything different than normal. I guess I was bound to get a lucky break one of these days!

    • @waynepreston542
      @waynepreston542 Рік тому

      I think picking popular restaurants raises your visibility.

  • @JosephValenti
    @JosephValenti Рік тому

    watched one of your videos yesterday I actually didn't realize you were still small creator I just assumed you were already popular dang

    • @uaeats
      @uaeats  Рік тому

      That's really nice of you to say! Hey who knows? Maybe the channel will get there someday

  • @mohamad-ms2pb
    @mohamad-ms2pb Рік тому

    One the best pastrami sandwiches I've had was at "Pastrami King" in Kew Gardens Queens. But that was back in 1985.

  • @kcmclove
    @kcmclove Рік тому +1

    Congrats on your followers

  • @bani_niba
    @bani_niba Рік тому +1

    Quite the beauty at 5:14.

  • @raep5959
    @raep5959 Рік тому

    Dreaming about it now...went last year this time...luggage and all...line wasn't long...delicious!