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Pastrami Queen

Small kosher deli on Lexington Avenue at 78th Street, slicing pastrami and corned beef since 1956.

1125 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10075 · New York, NY

About Pastrami Queen

Pastrami Queen is a Jewish deli that has served kosher pastrami since 1956. Its Upper East Side shop is on Lexington Avenue at 78th Street. The deli says it is certified kosher at its Upper East Side and Upper West Side shops, and the Upper West Side shop is closed for renovations for now. The menu covers pastrami, corned beef, brisket, knishes and matzo ball soup. A third counter in the Moynihan Train Hall food hall is not kosher.

#kosher
#deli
#pastrami
#jewish food
#upper east side

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