Brits Try The Best Pastrami Sandwiches For The First Time In New York USA
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- Welcome back to The Brit's Try! Today, we're on an exciting foodie adventure in the heart of New York City, tasting the legendary pastrami sandwiches that everyone raves about. As Brits living in the USA, we’ve heard a lot about these iconic sandwiches, and it's finally time to see what all the fuss is about. Join us as we visit two of NYC's most famous delis: Katz's Deli and 2nd Ave Deli. We’ll ultimately decide which pastrami sandwich reigns supreme. We set out to discover the iconic flavors of New York's legendary pastrami sandwiches. In this video, we visit two of the most famous delis in NYC - Katz's Delicatessen and 2nd Avenue Delicatessen - to see for ourselves what makes these sandwiches so legendary. If you're a foodie with a love for meat, especially pastrami, you're in for a treat!
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Katz's Deli: katzsdelicatessen.com/our-story
First up, we head to the world-renowned Katz's Deli. Katz's has been serving its famous pastrami on rye for over a century. This Lower East Side institution is a must-visit for any foodie. We're diving headfirst into the heart of New York's Jewish deli culture, starting with the iconic Katz's Delicatessen. Established in 1888, Katz's has been a staple in the Lower East Side for over a century. Known for its mouthwatering pastrami on rye and its famous slogan "Send a salami to your boy in the army," Katz's offers an authentic taste of New York history.
What We Ordered: The classic pastrami on rye, piled high with juicy, tender pastrami, a smear of mustard, and a side of pickles. The classic pastrami on rye, piled high with juicy, tender slices of pastrami that have been smoked to perfection. The first bite is an explosion of flavors - the smokiness of the meat, the tangy mustard, and the soft yet firm rye bread. It's easy to see why Katz's pastrami sandwich is considered one of the best in New York.
2nd Ave Deli: www.2ndavedeli.com
Next, we venture to 2nd Ave Deli, another NYC staple known for its traditional Jewish deli fare. This deli offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere and some of the best pastrami in the city. Our next stop is the 2nd Avenue Delicatessen, another New York institution renowned for its traditional Jewish fare. Founded in 1954 by Abe Lebewohl, this deli has transformed from a tiny ten-seat eatery into a landmark that has stood the test of time, despite facing numerous challenges over the years.
What We Ordered: Pastrami on rye, featuring their own unique blend of spices and a generous serving of meat, accompanied by coleslaw and pickles and Fries and The traditional Knish. The menu at 2nd Avenue Delicatessen is a treasure trove of Jewish culinary delights, from matzoh-ball soup to knishes. But today, we're here for the pastrami. We order the hot pastrami sandwich, served on fresh rye bread with a side of crunchy pickles. The pastrami is succulent, with a perfect balance of spices and smokiness that makes each bite incredibly satisfying.
In this video, we'll not only taste these famous sandwiches but also compare them on key factors such as:
Flavor: How does the pastrami at each deli stack up in terms of taste and seasoning?
Texture: Which sandwich offers the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience?
Bread: How do the rye breads compare in texture and flavor?
Overall Experience: From the ambiance to the service, which deli provides the best overall experience?
Value for Money: Considering the cost, which sandwich offers the best bang for your buck?
At the end of our delicious journey, we'll reveal our favorite pastrami sandwich and explain why it won us over. Was it the legendary Katz's Deli or the beloved 2nd Ave Deli? Watch to find out! #foodie #tastetestreview #newyork #foodvlog #nyc #reaction #review #foodreview
That’s Ryebread, it has caraway seeds in it!
Thanks for the information! it was delicious.
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You’re welcome! someday you should come to New Jersey for delicious everything!
I can't stand rye bread.
Yeah, it’s not for everyone. I never liked it growing up, or I could only eat the one that was seedless. But, now I even like the hearty artisan style ones.
You can get seeded or unseeded . It’s referred to as Jewish Rye bread, to differentiate between that and packaged rye ,which has a softer quality.
As a life-long New Yorker, I can say that Katz's is an authentic New York deli. It BECAME a tourist location (not a trap), but the food and ambience remain consistent. It's been there since the 1880's. The prices are fair for "Kosher" style deli sandwiches in Manhattan.
We couldn't agree more! Katz's is a true New York gem. Thanks for watching
The place looks exactly the same but the prices aren’t what they were in the 60’s … it wasn’t as touristy then either, that whole area has changed! lol
Katz's Deli is the STANDARD! Period
That pickle you had at Katz's was a half-sour. They're brined for less time than a regular pickle, so they don't get as sour, and they retain a lot of their crispness and color.
The bread at 2nd Avenue Deli it has caraway seeds (something common in Jewish rye).
I would probably go to Katz's for pastrami, but for other dishes (like matzoh ball soup, borscht, kugel, or chopped liver) I would go to 2nd Avenue.
Thanks for the insight! I appreciate the details about the pickles and bread at both places. We would love to head back to both to check out the other items like matzoh ball soup, borscht, kugel, or chopped live
@@thebritstry another underrated speciality at jewish delis is split pea soup. very simple but very flavorful.
@@thebritstryYou should try the other varieties of rye bread, as well. Notably, there is pumpernickel rye, which is dark brown to almost black in color, and can have almost a chocolatey flavor; and there is marble rye, which swirls together the kind of rye you had with pumpernickel rye in a distinctively patterned loaf.
In America, a "gherkin" is a small sweet baby cucumber pickle, similar to a cornichon but larger. Sour pickles are never "gherkins".
Thanks for sharing that interesting fact about gherkins! Thanks for watching
Yes. What you had was a dill pickle spear (the shape of the cut). Love those.
Wow! Thanks for this. I love sour dill pickles of all kinds but never knew this.
@DavidTateVA is correct. Also, I think Katz has sour and half sour pickles, not necessarily dill pickles. Distinction: dill pickles are typically vinegar-based, while sour pickles are always fermented in a salt brine. Even if sours are dill, they aren’t like regular dill.
@@rachelg3274I'm a weirdo because I really enjoy a good pickle with certain foods, but I hate cucumbers. The "half sours" are terrible to me. The NY style deli that used to be near me only served half pickles. Drove me nuts. Amazing reuben, but no sour/dill pickles..
That lighter pickle is what we call a half-sour pickle. It’s a cucumber “less brined” than a regular pickle.
We generally use the word “gherkin” here to refer to a baby/smaller cucumber which is brined differently.
Thank you for sharing that information!
Gherkins are sweet pickles
I love the no BS approach you two have to your reviews. 30 thumbs up. They weren't all mine to start with but they are now.
Thank you so much for the support! We appreciate it. and thanks for taking the time to watch.
In my youth growing up in Brooklyn, every single borough had dozens of fantastic Jewish delicatessens with incredible corned beef and pastrami.
So no one really thought about shlepping to Manhattan just to go to Katz. The place in your neighborhood was damn good enough.
As the Jewish population aged, and died off, the next generation of Jews like me weren’t going to a deli very often. We set our culinary sights OUTSIDE of our Jewish culture, like this new thing called “sushi!” Plus, many were eating healthier.
So losing the core Jewish business this way, not to mention so many Jews moved out of NYC and those Jewish neighborhoods were replaced by other ethnicities, the delicatessens started closing up. No business.
In addition, the owners of these mom and pop restaurants worked 7 days a week to send their kids to COLLEGE. The kids weren’t going to take over the family business…they were all doctors and lawyers…so who was left to run them when the original owners died off?
Katz’s has become so famous because THERE’S HARDLY ANYONE ELSE LEFT! No other reason at all.
Thank you for sharing your nostalgic memories of growing up in Brooklyn and the impact on the deli culture. It's important to remember and honor these traditions.
Thanks for sharing that information. I'm from Detroit and I can honestly say we have some great Jewish delis there too. Great corned beef great rye bread.
Then go to Russ and Daughters for a bagel and whitefish salad as well as other snacks. (so expensive these days but so good). And right up the street is Yonah Shimell Kinishes!
Growing up in New Jersey, my parents would bring back bagels and bialys, cream cheese and smoked fishes on Sunday mornings. Now in the Midwest, the best bagels around are an Einstein's at the truckstop.
Thanks for the recommendation! We ran out of time but we'll definitely check out Russ and Daughters next time for some delicious eats!
That knish is even better with mustard.
my bubbie would make her special "onion relish".. basically simmered in butter, finely chopped onions & garlic mince & black pepper..
It was so tasty! we tried it with the pastrami and mustard mixed and it was delicious. .
Knishes are directly engineered/sent by God. 😄
Mmmmmm. Knish.
@@cmz131958that sounds so heavenly good.
Katz's is an absolute NYC legend! BTW, your audio in the Katz's and Review segments is somewhat 'muffled'. I'm not sure if you are using new mics or not. Just thought I'd mention it. Cheers A&N.
Thanks for the feedback! We'll keep look to improve the audio quality for future videos.
Yes,they are two worthy sandwiches, but Katz's is the winner for me, too. I could finish just half of it. I had the rest of it for dinner that same day and it was just as satisfying. With 2nd Ave. sandwich, I like to put their cole slaw with the pastrami. To me, it would be a matter of what version I want at the moment. New Yorkers are so lucky.
Totally get what you mean! Those sandwiches are legendary. New York really does have some amazing food options.
Sorry. If I want legendary sandwich. I would rather go to Sarge's deli. 😮
Did you see the sign at Katz’s that they still have up since WWII?
“Send a salami to your boy in the army!”
Yes, it is still there. Going to Katz's was a really good experience. Thank you for watching
Salami from Katz?....Bad choice, Pastrami, corned beef, chopped liver. You want salami stop into a supermarket and pick up a Hebrew National Koser Salami.
@@leerubin4303Um, no.
@@Ghostbusternyc You go for Katz Salami being shipped overseas??? Hebrew National will survive. I know, I've sent shit to USArmy in Iraq.
Ba-haha! I remember those signs hanging around Katz’s deli from the 1960’s. My auntie would take me there for lunch after shopping for fabric on Grand St and then buying kids underwear for me on Orchard St. I remember a candy store on the same block that had old fashioned candy (rock candy, Swedish Fish, etc) and there was also a place that sold smoked fish and dried mushrooms next door. I also recall the place with the famous Knishes on the next block (Yonah … Kimmel/Himmel?) is still there -or was just before covid. Katz’s and the other deli’s mentioned (along with Nathan’s in Coney Island) are very “ye olde New York” standards.
My dad used to love Ratner's and the original Carnegie Deli from back in the day. He took us there as kids and we loved it. And he often made pastrami and rye sandwiches at home. Glad you got a chance to experience them.
It sounds like your dad had great taste in delis and sandwiches! We really enjoyed both places and would love to try more in the future. Thanks for watching
Ratner’s was a dairy restaurant, so no pastrami or other meats.
@@owadesactually they have a restaurant which separate from the pastry part
Any job openings on your team? Ha Ha! I won’t drink too much beer and I can carry things. 😆
LOL! This comment made us both laugh!!!!!
I already put in my application!
How good are you at monitoring audio levels, Phil? 😅
@@DamienWillis, I personally struggle with my own audio levels. 😁 “WHAT?!”
You guys are giving me whiplash from moving around the country so fast! lol! Everything looked great. I've lived 3 hours north of New York City for the past 17 years and still haven't been there. lol. I'm not a big city person anymore - had my fair share of it living in 4 different cities in Canada. The pastrami sandwiches looked so yummy. My husband's been to Katz's a few times when he lived in NYC and said it's very good. Nice to see you Nicola and Andrew!
Thank you so much for watching and sharing your experience!
No corned beef Reuben! 😢
Still all looks delicious
Glad you enjoyed
Thanks for watching! We will definitely try the Corned beef Reuben next time
Yes, Reuben is my favorite sandwich of all time! I even used to make it for my sons when they were young and they loved it! Nice video!
@@pinky2245 I just had one last week from a fantastic by style deli in my city. So good
Another great video! Can’t wait to see where your next adventure takes you 😊
Thanks so much! 😊This was a tasty one! Thanks for watching
The bright green pickles are called half-sours. They have been placed in the brine for a short period of time to give a half pickle/half fresh cucumber flavor. They are my favorite; airline employee here and I fly to NYC to get half sours as they are not widely available outside NYC. :)
Half-sours are indeed a unique and delicious treat! Thanks for the information
Huh? I have found them everywhere in the USA. Literally everywhere I have been and I travel for work as well.
Great setting for your final thoughts portion. Thanks for the vid. 👍👍
Thanks for watching! Central Park is beautiful
As a native New Yorker, allow me to point out that as much meat is packed into a pastrami sandwich now, decades ago, it was much more, and Jewish delis were more commonplace, and two of the most popular, sadly gone, served double decker sandwiches, Carnegie and Stage delis, with your choice of meats on each level. I once dared a double decker of pastrami and chopped liver, split it with my future wife, but felt like I had barely endured a food challenge. It was the sort of sandwich that required you first to do exercises to stretch out your jaw.
Carnegie and Stage delis were both Midtown Manhattan, peak location for workers to get their lunch. But as America changed to processed food and more sedentary life, Americans compensated by indulging less on what was perceived as fatty foods, so over time, delis disappeared, include Stage and Carnegie, which went the way of the two-martini lunch.
Curious to see what's on your hit list in NYC. Pizza, bagels, a steakhouse or great pub burgers? Also strongly recommend you visit Montreal, whose "smoke meat" sandwiches are Canada's answer to pastrami (same cut of meat, similar process of cooking but different spicing), and whose bagels are completely unlike NY, and as someone who loves both, even a bit better. Montréal has a bit of a European vibe in its architecture, foods and cultures. (I've lived in Canada the past 25 years and my son is at university in Montréal).
Thanks for the detailed information! We did try the famous NYC foods and we will have some more videos up soon. I appreciate your recommendations for Montreal. I'll definitely add it to my travel list to try out their "smoke meat" sandwiches and unique bagels.
I have to ask... What is your take on the beally? I know that's not how it's spelled, but that's what my auto correct makes it no matter what I do. It's kind of aggravating. AT&T keeps updating my phone against my wishes every 2 days and installing new software. That messes up my phone to make me go in and purchase a new one, and I got this one last year, and i'm not even done paying it off yet....
Yes too true!!
CARNEGIE DELI!!!! My 1st trip to Manhattan I was ordered by a work colleague to eat there. Their sandwiches are as big as a football. I'm not even exaggerating. AND THE PICKLES!!!!!!
@@thebritstry For smoke meat in Montreal, you could do another matchup: Snowdon Deli is probably the best but out of the way place for tourists while Schwartz's Deli is good but a tourist trap.
For bagels, the two biggest rivals are close and in a fun neighbourhood, St-Viateur and Fairmount. Best advice for Montreal bagels -- get what is still hot out of the wood-fired oven. Montreal bagels are at their best, by far, when still warm. Don't pick a favorite topping if it is cooled off. Sesame is almost always available hot, along with one or two other varieties.
My wife loves her pastrami with cole slaw and Russian dressing. Right on the sandwich, that is!
That sounds like a delicious combination! We would love to try that next time. Thanks for the suggestion
That’s a Ruben sandwich
@@jeannettedow9709 Reubens are corned beef, sauerkraut, and a thousand-island-like sauce on rye. Pastrami, Russian dressing, and cole slaw would be a different sandwich.
Reuben sandwiches also have Swiss cheese on them. Not Kosher - mixing milk and meat products.
I absolutely love pastrami. Those sandwiches look fantastic I'm so jealous right now. I just put it on my food list for tomorrow to get a half a pound of pastrami at the Delicatessen but it's not going to be as good as that pastrami ❤🙏🏻✌🏻
We totally get the pastrami cravings,! We are having them right now! Enjoy your trip to the Delicatessen and savor every bite for us!
OMG...have not even watched your reaction yet but Pastrami? Not many people can appreciate your finer salted cured meats. Delicious when done well or ick! You went went to Katz's Deli for a pastrami sandwich. Grew up in Jersey outside NYC. Traveled America. You made the best choice. Katz's is the best.
Thank you for your enthusiasm! Katz's Deli definitely hits the spot with their pastrami. We loved it! Thanks for watching
For those who have never had it, pastrami is a type of spiced brisket.
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As a native NYker born and bred I find it rather sad you don’t have anything remotely similar in the UK. NYC really does have amazing food which we who grew up here take for granted.
That was awesome. What a great video. Loved the competition aspect to it. Both sandwiches looked incredibly tasty.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Your comment made our day!
Indeed, good pastrami is to die for. Sadly, I’ve never made it to the mecca delis for the best. So I watch with a smidge of jealousy. Brisket seasoned, brined, smoked and slow braised for hours to succulent tenderness. My oh my, nice stop, guys😊
Thank you for your kind words! Good pastrami truly is a culinary delight.
If you're ever in LA, I hear Langer's Deli is as good or better than most of the NYC delis.
If you're ever in LA, I hear Langer's is as good or better than most of the NYC delis.
You guys are in food heaven now lol. Love the video as always.
😊 thank you it was so good. My mouth is watering thinking about it.
I love how honest you are with your reviews. Katz’s is the best! It’s iconic and the pastrami sandwich is amazing. But it does get even busier during the evenings and tourist season.
Thanks for sharing your experience! We heard that Katz's does get very busy, but that pastrami would be worth the wait.
I love you guys! I appreciate your easy banter and obvious solid relationship. I've been to both places, and I preferred 2nd Ave. Deli. I just like the thinner sliced meat. But both are very good sandwiches. Keep up the great content. You make me smile.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! We're glad you enjoy our content and this comment has made us very happy , Thank you
A pleasure to watch this one.
I appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to me that you enjoyed the video.
Both looked really good. And the fries looked really good and crispy. I prefer thin sliced meat but the first place looked juicy. Good video again as usual!
Thank you for your kind words and for watching the video! The sandwiches were both so good but we wouldn't be disappointed with either.
Love this!! Katz is legendary. I grew up eating pastrami and Swiss broiled and it's still my favorite.
So good! Thanks for watching
I had to watch this again. I so miss Katz's. You guys are killing me. Soooo damn good. And the Reuben! I am dying here!!!!
Oh my goodness , you guys have me wanting a Pastrami sandwich 😋 I haven't had one in a while.
US TOO!! Watching that back had our mouths watering.. it was so good.
Ooohhhh woowww your in my town eating my favorites sandwich EVERRRR I’m so happy and excited
We had a lot of fun but not a lot of time, we would love to head back again to check out more things. Let us know if you have any suggestions for next time we visit.
Oh I LOVE a Pastrami sandwich. I do like to add a little horse radish to mine, although some of the spicy mustards have horse reddish in it anyways 😂
Thanks for the advice, that sounds like a good move. Next time we will have to try that. Thanks for watching
I agree, the horseradish makes it next level!
It’s like biting into a cloud ☁️
It was delicious! Thanks for watching
Love this video
Thank you so much for watching!
O my gosh you guys another wonderful video! Pastrami sandwich time! You enjoyed pastrami on rye bread, the seeded bread! That tastes so good too, we love it like that when we are visit the east coast, out here on the west coast pastrami sandwiches are served on a sandwich roll generally, though there are those few places out here on the west coast that do offer the rye bread version and as always it tastes so good with that! We have yet to visit those two places you went to. I agree, one pastrami sandwich from Kat's is good enough for two people! I am looking forward to what you two try next! I enjoyed your video! Peace. ☮
Thanks for tuning in and sharing your thoughts! We'll keep the food adventures coming.
You are great people. Love your take on American food!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate your support. Thanks for watching
My father use to make homemade Knishs which were absolutely wonderful.
I bet those homemade Knishs created some amazing memories. We hadn't heard of them before but we loved them. Thanks for watching
Oooh! I recommended this!! Yay!
Thank you for recommending this! we really enjoyed it!
Pastrami Queen is another great pastrami sandwich, if you are still in NYC. I’m going to NYC in October and now I kind of want to stop for a pastrami!
You guys! Now, I have to grab my hubby and drive to Houston for a Katz's. A pastrami on seeded rye, a knish and a matzo ball sounds like heaven. You just can't look at a good pastrami and not crave one. Yay that you picked Katz's! I like the bark and the thicker slices. What's next for you two traveling Brits? Borscht? Ooh, or maybe a bagel off? You can never go wrong with bagels. Thanks for another great video. Nicola, you're looking well and I hope that you're feeling great and on the mend.
Thank you so much for your kind words and well wishes, it means a lot to us! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the video. We wish we could head back to Katz's again soon, it was so tasty. We didn't know there was one in Houston? good to know.... Thank you.
I was born and raised in N.Y and now live in Florida. Katz's will ship and it's worth it. I was worried my first order but I was very happy with the product
@@jimmymcquade16 I didn't know that they shipped! That's cool.
Perhaps you meant Houston Street (pronounced “house-tin”) on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. There’s no Katz’s Deli in Houston (pronounced “hyews-tin”) Texas.
I miss a Ruben sandwich with pastrami, I have to have the turkey variant but still great, Thanks for the content and for making me drool,
Thanks for watching! Those sandwiches were so good!
The fries at 2nd Ave looked pretty good. But am much more glad to see you try some local favorites.
Matzoh ball soup, gnish (silent g), potato pancakes (also called latkes). Dr. Brown sodas and get some Jewish pastries for desert!
It was a great day trying both of those restaurants, We tried Celray Soda at 2nd street Deli and it was really good.
Why Katz’s is my preferred, and I have been to each many, many times.
1) The hours and location. Katz’s is open 24 hours on the weekend and they are in the heart of the Lower East Side party near great music venues like Rockwood’s and some of my favorite bars.
2) Sample plate while you wait. When you step up to the counter at Katz’s, the cutters ask you what you want, they then cut the first few slices and put it on the counter. Big tip jar there. Tip them a dollar or five and they will throw even more, not that you need it with the size of the sandwich.
3) Sharing tables and talking to people. It is a tourist spot but also a lot of New Yorkers. You can sit next to people and it is a pretty friendly place. Everybody is in a good mood eating that food.
Thanks for sharing! Katz's has a great atmosphere and delicious food! We would definitely head back next time we are in town.
Just love watching you Mates😊😊😊
Thank you so much for your support, it means a lot!
Congratulations on a great video 🌺💥
Thank you so much!
When Harry met Sally was from 1989. GREAT, FUNNY MOVIE!! LOL. So glad you both enjoyed your Deli Experience! 😅
It was a great movie! Thanks for watching
Pastrami is from Romania,as is pepperoni I think.Both are meat spiced and cured to preserve it.Coarse ground yellow mustard is called Deli Style.I prefer it to common mustard.Thin pastrami on rye is the best way.I loved seeded rye bread,the aroma is amazing.Heard of knish,never had one.The seeds were probably caraway,which is traditional.I would rather go to the Second Ave one,life is stressful enough without being hassled by food servers.
Thanks for the info! It was really Tasty, Thanks for watching
If you are willing to wander to Edison, NJ, "Harold's New York" deli makes a pretty amazing Corn beef sandwich. I would definitely recommend you give them a try. They are AMAZING!
That sounds delicious! We want to come back a stay in New Jersey in the future so Thanks for the recommendation.
Great video. Not a fan of pastrami but I may try the thinly sliced sandwich one day
Your support means a lot! Even if pastrami isn't your thing, I appreciate you considering trying out the sandwich in the future.
Pastrami is smoke cooked like Texas brisket, but using corned brisket.
That is so interesting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on pastrami and Texas brisket!
@@thebritstryAnd by “corned” he means that the navel cut of beef is brined in a salt and sodium nitrite liquid for three weeks, then covered in black pepper and spices (dried onion, garlic, coriander seed, etc.) and smoked for three days, then boiled for three hours. Then it gets steamed, slowly, behind the counter.
It’s expensive because it’s quite more complex than it seems, but that’s what it takes to make it so tender and flavorful.
The best/most traditional pastrami and corned beef are made from the beef navel, not brisket.
@@markhamstra1083 What commercial cut is that?
@@tomhalla426 Brisket is essentially the chest of the animal, located between the front legs. The next primal cut back on the underside of the animal is usually called the plate. The navel, or beef belly, is part of the plate. The history is most likely that brisket was used more when pastrami was made in Romania, but when Jewish immigrants settled in NYC, they started using the even cheaper, tougher, fattier navel, which is essentially the cheapest part of the plate. It takes even more skill to make good corned beef or pastrami from the navel, but the results can be superior to using brisket.
♥ Katz's deli knishes. Try those next time! And 2nd St Deli has amazing Matzoh ball soup. Must try that too!
Appreciate the suggestions! Can't wait to indulge in some delicious knishes and Matzoh ball soup on our next visit!
@@thebritstry yay! Love your channel!
Those sandwiches look so good!!
They tasted even better than they looked, Thanks for watching
Of course! I really enjoy watching you two. You seem like such good people. 🙂
The next time you go to KATZ get
The RJBEN SANDWICH
It's cornbeef with thousand .island
dressings with saurkratz on Rye bread. I like to put mustard on it
Go to SARGES . It's on.3rd Avenue
It's my favorite. SARGES is
my favorite
I appreciate the detailed recommendation! We will definitely have to try that next time. We can't wait to taste the flavors you described at Sarges.
Both sandwiches were almost definitely served on rye bread. Some rye bread is closer to white, and some are much more strongly tasting of the rye grain.
Thanks for the information! they both were delicious. Thanks for watching
And then a bite of a half sour pickle (not cucumber)...mmmmmmm. Always a nice Jewish Rye or Pumpernickel bread. One of the GREATEST things about NY is the amazing food. Since almost every ethnicity live in NY, you get the best food of the world. YES in the world. You want Italian, your best choices are Italy and NYC, want Kosher (Brooklyn NY), want Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Jamaican, Greek, Halal, Portuguese, it's all available and it's usually made by people who grew up on that food. With ethnic diversity comes diverse ethnic food.
Unfortunately this was a very short trip! but that's one of the things I love about NY too! The food scene is incredible. We can't wait to head back in the future to spend more time there.
@@thebritstry ENJOY, and if you go to a Chinese Restaurant in China Town, have a Chinese friend with you. The Menu is NOT the same. I went to dinner once, and an acquaintance had placed the order with our reservation. I have NO IDEA what we ate, but it was AMAZING.
Y’all should try a Crown Burger. It’s basically a pastrami cheeseburger. It has both hamburger patty and pastrami.
Thanks for the tip! we will definitely have to look up crown burger
Not a pastrami fan but those sandwiches looked quite generously filled. Hope you tried the pizza and bagels while in the city. They're exceptional 🤌
We appreciate your feedback! we did try the pizza and bagels too, The videos will follow soon
@@thebritstry Fabulous! Looking forward to it!
Oh hi, I just recommended a pastrami on rye in NYC as a comment on your Italian beef reaction. I imagine you already shot this video since that was so recent. I do hope you will get to some others I recommended, like the French dip on LA and a debris po’boy in NO. Don’t sleep on Mexican tortas either great stuff
Thanks for the recommendations! and thanks for taking the time to comment.
If you’re ever in Hawaii, order a Loco Moco for breakfast (or lunch or dinner). It’s two eggs, two hamburger patties, on a bed of white rice smothered with brown gravy. It’s something I always get when I’m visiting Hawaii.
That sounds delicious! we would love to give a Loco Moco a try in the future. Thanks for watching
I was just in NYC near Katz's. I wish I had seen you.
Wow! That would have been cool. We really enjoyed being in New York and can't wait to head back for a longer visit. Thanks for watching
Native New Yorker here, and Katz’s definitely delivers… I don’t think I’ve ever walked away from that place disappointed (insider tip: they also make incredible hot dogs there)
That's awesome to hear! Katz's is definitely a classic NYC spot, we really had a delicious time there.
You two eat some awesome food!
Thank you 😋Thanks for watching
its rye bread. good stuff
It really was good! Thanks for watching
Try a chopped cheese sandwich while you're in NYC, it's another local favorite. And you should stop by Datz's Deli (yes, different place) for their oxtail mac patty sandwich--it's a new creation and super popular.
Oh No! Those sound delicious but we have already left. Thanks for the recommendations next time we visit we will give them a try.
Thanks for taking us along to try pastrami. I generally prefer marble rye bread because it's not quite so strong tasting.
Are those new mics? I don't think you have the settings correct. It sounded a bit garbled. See you at your next delicious stop!
Thanks for the feedback and suggestions, yes we are trying to figure things out with the filming and sound. Thanks for giving us a chance and watching.
When you're in Philly for your cheesesteak tour, go to Angelo's Pizza for cheesesteak and go to Dinic's in Reading Terminal Market for Roast Pork sandwich. Or, John's Roast Port.
If you can, head west to Pittsburgh for Primanti Bros sandwich and find good perogies.
Thanks for the recommendations! I'll make sure to check out those spots when we are in Philly and Pittsburgh.
I love pastrami in rye. I don’t like mustard so when I order a pastrami or corned beef on rye, I’ll have ketchup on one of the sandwich and cole slaw in the other. And half sour and sour pickles are a must. I appreciate that in the NY area, you can get both pickles.
Thank you for sharing your unique sandwich preferences! It's great to see how you've personalized your order to suit your taste.
I love a good rye bread. Even as a child I was the weird kid who preferred it over simple white bread.. The seeds you described were most likely caraway seeds, common in a lot of rye breads. I can't attest how legit the sandwich was, but there was a New York style deli by my former workplace that also made Turkey pastrami, which was really good.
Thanks for sharing your love for rye bread! It's always fun to connect over food preferences. We would love to try the Turkey version next time. Thank you for watching
I love shipping Katz's to my home here in Texas during the holidays. We get 3 of the full sized 5 pound pastrami's that cost about $350 but they are worth every penny!! Meat butter!
That's awesome! Katz's pastrami is the real deal, That sounds like a delicious holiday tradition. Thanks for taking the time to watch!
I dream of going to Katz's Deli, someday.
I hope your dream of going to Katz's Deli comes true soon! it was delicious. Thanks for watching
Heyyy!! I like pastrami sandwiches but my favorite is corn beef much much more tender and juicy!!!! About to watch your Chicago hotdogs video!!!
Thanks for the advice next time we will give that a try!
My favorite sandwich in the entire world! ❤
Thank you for sharing! is was so delicious! Which version would you have preferred?
If you ever come to Denver, you have to try the pastrami at Bagel Deli. So yum.
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely check it out when we are in Denver.
mam that gerkin is a pickle lol sorry im sure you guys already know though, i thought the other one looked like a cucumber, loving the videos! that mustard looks alot like a honey mustard, im not sure though, those sandwiches look amazing
Thanks for the info!
Love the circuit box in the back at Katz's. Not a pretentious place, is it?
Lol! really old school inside but the food is top notch! Thanks for watching
Gawd I would kill for a sandwich about right now. Katz is the very best ever.
Totally get what you mean. Katz sandwiches are next level delicious!
Again as an American, I am astonished how the British, our Cousins, never even came up with this first. They LITERALLY had all the SPICE and meat.
Thanks for watching
When Harry Met Sally came out in 1989. Great review!!
Thanks for the information, and Thanks for watching
I love the rye bread, with pastrami or corned beef.
Thank you for sharing your love for rye bread and pastrami/corned beef with us! It was delicious. Thanks for watching
You made it!!!! I still think you guys should try the suggestion I made some time back: the East Harlem tacos place called Sidewalk Tacos. The shrimp tacos are omg
A+ for the jazz music!! Check out NYC jazz clubs while you're at it!!!
Thanks for the suggestions, please keep them coming. This was a very short trip but we will definitely head back because we love love to try all the surrounding areas like East Harlem, Thanks for watching
@@thebritstry Nooo!! You guys already left?! :( Ok, will do! I hope you both had a wonderful time in NYC. ☺️
Katz Deli is a treat, albeit very busy like you said. The atmosphere almost feels like Grand Central Station to me...
We agree, the hustle and bustle at Katz Deli can be overwhelming but adds to the experience!
The sandwiches 🥪 look SO good!! Glad to see you all getting your hands dirty 😅😅❤!! I like pastrami, mustard, the works, but NO rye bread. Ya'll keep enjoying yourselves.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate your support.
You also need to try Matzah ball soup (my very favorite) noodle keugal (sp) latkas with sour cream, and rugelah.
You do have it in the UK, but you need to find a Jewish Deli.
Katz's Deli is not a tourist trap, but it has become so famous it's a long wait.
Thanks for watching, We would have loved to try the Matzah ball soup but our stomachs said no (this time) Those sandwiches were very good and Katz's is a great experience. There are Jewish deli's in the UK but we have personally never seen one with the range of hot cooked meats and dishes like Katz's,
I'm not a pastrami person but I'd probably chose Katz's because of the fattier meat to give it that extra juiciness.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's awesome to hear your perspective on the fatty meat at Katz's.
I found the salt beef at the beigel shops in Brick Lane London to be somewhat comparable to pastrami, though more similar to corned beef, which is basically pastrami without the pepper.
Big differences between the two is pastrami has juniper berries added to the brine…and it’s SMOKED.
Corned beef isn’t it.
I want to try the Corn beef Reuben Sandwich at Katz's before I die!
Yes have loved to have tried that too, but we had the 2nd ave deli to visit. Next time we will definitely give it a try. Thank you for watching
Nicola and Andrew - Love watching you try different American Cuisine. If you are ever in NYC again - you must try Wo Hop Chinese restaurant. We went there, on advice from a restaurant owner in Staten Island, who highly recommended it (as do we). Wo Hop's known for being a local hangout for celebrities after hours. A lot of celebrities have dined there after a late night of shooting. I hope you get the opportunity of checking this gem out - they are located downstairs 17 Mott St, New York, NY 10013. Best wishes and keep learning the vastness of Americana!
Thank you so much for the recommendation! We'll definitely keep Wo Hop Chinese restaurant in mind for our next trip to NYC.
If you visit Los Angeles, try Langer’s Deli. Their pastrami and corned beef rival Katz’s Deli. Actually likes the rye bread better at Langer’s. It’s twice baked and the crust is delicious.
Thank you so much for the advice! we will have to make a trip to LA soon to give it a try
The infamous harry met Sally. Haha some people try to recreate that scene at the katz delly 😂.
It’s fine if you have ties. Sometimes they can be slightly different, but both great choices in their own way.
Good point! we wouldn't be upset with either but the katzs deli just tuck it on the day.
The fries look good too 😋
Thanks for noticing the fries! They were a delicious addition! Thanks for watching
My go to Katz is Corned Beef and pastrami.
I will always prefer a corned beef over pastrami but I do have to admit this video could change my mind just by how that sandwich looks, absolutely jealous you got to taste that
Thank you for your kind words! we would love to try the corned beef sandwiches next time
Went to NY and the one thing i had to do was go to Katz's. It was one of the best experiences of my life.
That's awesome! Katz's is definitely a must-visit spot in NYC.
Russ and Daughters if possible. For pastrami or bagel with lox. Also, yes. Katz is better than 2nd Ave Deli, including the "real" one when it was around
Thanks for the recommendation! We ran out of time but we'll definitely check out Russ and Daughters next time for some delicious eats!
Russ and Daughters has great smoked fish!
I've never had a pastrami sandwich before. I must say they look pretty good.
They were very good. 😀
I watched one of your previous videos where you tried a so-called pastrami sandwich on white bread. Yuck! I'm glad to see you finally landed in NYC where you can find the real thing. So many great Jewish delis, and you can't go wrong with Katz's. Enjoy! Oh, and if you're going to enjoy that pastrami sandwich, you'll need a Dr. Brown's Cream Soda to go with it
We tried the CelRay soda at 2nd Avenue deli and it was really good!
There’s a small one in downtown brooklyn in the food hall in city point
Thanks for the advice, next time we will head over there.