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Katz's Delicatessen

205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002 · New York, NY

Why you should go…

Since 1888, Katz's has been the Lower East Side's temple of pastrami: hand-carved, smoked for weeks, and stacked high on rye with mustard. Grab a ticket at the door, order at the counter, and ask your cutter for a sample slice while you wait. The neon-lit dining room still marks the table where the famous 'When Harry Met Sally' scene was filmed. Come hungry, sandwiches run big, and don't skip the matzo ball soup.

  • #deli
  • #pastrami
  • #lower east side
  • #sandwich
  • #historic

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General eat & drink guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Go early or go late

    The simplest way around a wait at a popular room is to sit down before the rush or after it.

  • Reservations open on a schedule

    Where bookings are taken, tables tend to be released a set number of days in advance, often at a fixed hour.

  • Menus move with the season

    Treat any dish you read about online as a maybe, not a promise, especially anything local and seasonal.

  • Ask what the place is known for

    Staff will point you at the thing worth ordering faster than any list will.

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