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....
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.
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.
@@SamBrickell nobody is saying inflation is low so you're exaggerating. and u obviously have an agenda with the picture you're trying to paint which is typical of the 'conspiracy theorist' doom and gloom. truth is the stock market has continually risen for the most part which is a positive. employment rate has been at an all time high. inflation is sky high which is a negative. Tensions around the world and domestically are extremely high. It always makes me laugh though how many of you tout alternative media over mainstream, which has its issues, but alt media is far more untrustworthy which is why you're promised all of these smoking guns constantly by alt right media but can never win in court with any of the vast conspiracies you people believe in. It's also why your media outlets have been sued and had to settle out of court on multiples of occasions so far. It's just funny with some of the stuff a lot of you believe.
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!
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 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.
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!
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- $18. So I'll pay it for that wonderful flavor and portion.
If you're visiting NYC, then sure Katz is the move. But at the end of the day a 26$ 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.
@@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
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.
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 👌
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
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!
@@uaeats I just seen someone post this deli on FB and someone said you can order their food online. I'm debating on doing that. Curious to see how it tastes. 11/24/2024
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!
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
@@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!
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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 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.
@@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
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
If it was a $15 sandwich, the line would go around the corner and wrap halfway down the street towards the bridge. Nobody wants that. The price is partially a reward for the owners, and partially an acknowledgement that not everything heavenly is a daily indulgence. Some things are weekly rewards, and some are monthly rewards. Katz's is a monthly treat, not something you indulge in every day. The price is to show quality, and whether or not you want to pay for that highest level of quality.
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.
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.
Went there a few weeks ago and waited in a big queue outside for like 3/4 minutes max, in line inside for maybe 10 mins tops before getting served. This was at peak time (1pm) found a seat no problem. Was delicious and worth every penny
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.
Considering a mediocre foot-long sub from Subway is $12-16, paying $26 for thick, homemade pastrami sandwich on good bread isn’t really that outrageous. You get what you pay for
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
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.
Dont always agree with your review or opinion BUT love the enthusiasm, your faces and sounds while eating As far as Katz's, it is awesome.....the food and experience. Is it worth it????not for me to say for someone else. It certainly is for me to go once a year. Would love for you to go to Defonte's in Brooklyn and get the Steak Pizziaola and Philly Roast Pork (Roast pork, Provolone, Sauteed broccoli rabe with all the juice from the pork dripping down your arm)
$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!
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.
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 👍😊👍🥪🥪🥒🥒🥒🥒🍻🍻❤️❤️
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!
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 😂
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.
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.
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,
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!
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
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.
Katz's is an institution. You go for the vibe, as much as for the food. The food is great, Pastrami and COrned-Beef, pickles, all top-notch. But some of that $26 is the hype, the vibe, and the branding.
What vibe? There is no vibe there, but beef is expensive, and it gets more expensive after it's cooked because it shrinks. That being said, the pastrami is very tender, and you do get a large portion for the $26 dollars you're paying.
Its a big ass sandwich and you get a whole plate of pickles. Its not like they are just slapping meat on there, they slice it right in front of you and stack it nice and neat on the bread for you to easily consume. I think its worth the price.
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.
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.
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.
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 ..
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...
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!
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.
My father was a New Yorker. As a kid we visited NYC a few times and we went to Katz’s with grandpa. Grandpa sent his 3 boys a Katz salami during WW2. So is it worth$26? Heck yes to take my son there. 3 generations of us have gone! Oh and when dad was in assisted living I send him a cooler with bagels, cream cheese, lox, salami, pastrami, pickles, mustard and rye bread from Katz’s. I know he loved it very much.
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.
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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....
For me it's the first factor.
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.
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.
yeah it really annoys me when YT'ers dont give prices of things when it's a very important factor
@@SamBrickell nobody is saying inflation is low so you're exaggerating. and u obviously have an agenda with the picture you're trying to paint which is typical of the 'conspiracy theorist' doom and gloom. truth is the stock market has continually risen for the most part which is a positive. employment rate has been at an all time high. inflation is sky high which is a negative. Tensions around the world and domestically are extremely high. It always makes me laugh though how many of you tout alternative media over mainstream, which has its issues, but alt media is far more untrustworthy which is why you're promised all of these smoking guns constantly by alt right media but can never win in court with any of the vast conspiracies you people believe in. It's also why your media outlets have been sued and had to settle out of court on multiples of occasions so far. It's just funny with some of the stuff a lot of you believe.
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!
She was fine too!
Shes cute.
yeah god damn
She is the nice little sister we all want
Gorgeous!
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!
Yep I feel it's excellent but it's hard to justify $26 for a sandwich. Maybe very once in a while
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
@@ramencurry6672 I get that...but priceless?!? I have a Brooklyn Bridge for sale...maybe you're interested.
@@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.
@@mitchlu Also, I’m not Jewish so it’s exotic rare food for me.
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!
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.
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- $18. So I'll pay it for that wonderful flavor and portion.
If you're visiting NYC, then sure Katz is the move. But at the end of the day a 26$ 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.
Lol. Simp
Same here. Whenever I travel back, Katz’s is a must along with Balthazar!
@@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
I agree and it’s not like you’re gonna eat a pastrami sandwich every week although I would like to lol
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.
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 👌
thx to Biden inflation special.
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
It's definitely the best pastrami I've had, perhaps the best I will ever have. But yes $26 makes it harder to enjoy
@@sliturarse - Inflation is a global problem right now. Biden has nothing to do with it.
Man - love your honest reviews. Great job!
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!
Thanks for the tip I'm getting it for Thanksgiving.
Katz Hack!!
Just 40 bucks?
FJB
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Nice! If I ever come to New York this would be a one time visit as an indulgence.
I would recommend everyone try it at least once in their lives! Me personally, I try to go about once a year.
@@uaeats I just seen someone post this deli on FB and someone said you can order their food online. I'm debating on doing that. Curious to see how it tastes. 11/24/2024
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!
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!
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!
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... $26 is worth it. Find a way to fit it into your budget while on a trip. Most people will never make it to NYC in their lifetime. For me it's an easy trip I make often. If you get the opportunity to visit here at least once. I think trying the pastrami on rye with the pickles is a must.
Yes ,added fat is more flavorful.
You might be able to buy meat by pound only.
Your next mission is to find a lower cost alternative that's tastes just as good. You may sample pastrami sandwiches from several different establishments and rank best to worst.
4:52 … he did this already
@@rainbowpandasays8851 I would've preffered UA comparing, let's say, the 5 best pastrami sandwiches side by side. Onviously, he doesn't need to eat the entire sandwich. Just a bite will suffice for comparison purposes.
I like this idea. I'll look into showcasing a more affordable pastrami spot soon!
Harold's in New Jersey, it's kosher also, katzs is a tourist trap and expensive diner food
@@blackstone8962Harold's was featured on Man vs Food if your talking about the one in Edison NJ
10$ for the sandwich 16$ for the history lol 😂
Too right
Dollar sign before amount.
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.
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!!
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.
Wow you think? For $50?
@@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!
LOL I think that's a bit much.
That's delusional, considering inflation.
Thats coming soon,, 50,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i dont doubt it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I love your videos you are descriptive, reasonable, and logical. Thank you!
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!
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.
@@bidhrohi12 yeah but people want to try the famous places which are all jacked. not the little corner stores and holes in the wall.
LMAO @5:13 she realized she was on your camera, and took it to 100%.... Cute girl, hahahaha!!!!
No way I'm waiting in line more than 40 minutes and then paying $26.00 for a sandwich
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!
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
Not for everyone.
Imagine hating on Katz 😳
Take your cheap azz to the McDonald's drive through then.
After 2 videos I'm hooked great content and "real" food review's
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.
I agree Sarges deli is great too!
Price is about same
But still owned by filthy Jews though
Thanks!
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.
I disagree Langers deli in Los Angeles is way better and tastier
@@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.
@@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
@@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.
@@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.
Thanks for your honest review.
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.
Sounds like I need to try my hand at making my own pastrami sometime!
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
I am guilty of spending those amounts on all the things you listed….
🤣🤣🤣 you do know how long it takes to make their pastrami right. Good luck trying to make something similar at home🤣🤣🤣
@@tommybennett7907 pickle, then steam. 3 days max. I know...crazy how people aren't lazy.
5:07… beauty in the back
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!
Lol two days ! You’ll be hungry the next day believe me
2 days 🥴🥴ehhhh -you will have your meal then another meal of the leftovers
@@julienmaan - I know, just exaggerating for effect! Seriously, though, that gigantic half-sandwich would fill you up for a good long time.
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!
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.
If it was a $15 sandwich, the line would go around the corner and wrap halfway down the street towards the bridge. Nobody wants that. The price is partially a reward for the owners, and partially an acknowledgement that not everything heavenly is a daily indulgence. Some things are weekly rewards, and some are monthly rewards. Katz's is a monthly treat, not something you indulge in every day. The price is to show quality, and whether or not you want to pay for that highest level of quality.
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.
100%
Agree
26 should get you a triple decker at least
Definitely the owner trolling
Spoken like a true jew
Thank you for your honest realistic review.
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.
@Tim H Less expensive our Montreal meat is, with a similar vibe and serving size.
I’ve been to Katz and it’s absolutely delicious. Definitely worth the price point because they give you so much food.
Their prices have skyrocketed. Last time I ate there a sandwich was like $12 or $13. It’s good, but not THAT good.
that line! I couldn't ever wait that long... LOL
As a lifelong New Yorker it's worth it
It's very tasty!
I've been there ! it's good. Hi UA. Watching with my girlfriend now, enjoying the content !! Keep up the great work :)
My granny took me their as a kid and complained that it was $5 a sandwich.when she use to pay 75 cents when she lived in the area
Went there a few weeks ago and waited in a big queue outside for like 3/4 minutes max, in line inside for maybe 10 mins tops before getting served. This was at peak time (1pm) found a seat no problem. Was delicious and worth every penny
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.
AMEN!
The Black Cherry works too!
Thank you. I am an old school soda lover.
I will try those sodas and the choc syrup too.
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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.
Solid and honest review, nicely done. Subscribed.
Then my work here is done. Thanks for the sub!
Agree on both. I'm a subscriber now. I love your honest review. I love your positive ✨️ energy. Keep up the great work.
Looks awesome! Love the pickles on the side. 👍
Considering a mediocre foot-long sub from Subway is $12-16, paying $26 for thick, homemade pastrami sandwich on good bread isn’t really that outrageous. You get what you pay for
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
Just checked and the Pastrami sandwich is now $28.95.
For a fucking sandwich.
Ur joking
Congrats on your followers
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.
I’d the same!
It is such a joy to watch! And so articulate.
Been there years ago! The prices were so much cheaper than $26! Not sure if I would pay that much for their sandwiches 🤔
It was $18 when I was living in NYC and I thought that was a ridiculous price then. How times have changed!
Dont always agree with your review or opinion BUT love the enthusiasm, your faces and sounds while eating
As far as Katz's, it is awesome.....the food and experience. Is it worth it????not for me to say for someone else. It certainly is for me to go once a year.
Would love for you to go to Defonte's in Brooklyn and get the Steak Pizziaola and Philly Roast Pork (Roast pork, Provolone, Sauteed broccoli rabe with all the juice from the pork dripping down your arm)
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.
It's worth it like you said.
Sorry, still rather go to Sarge's deli.
I respect his opinion he said the sandwich is really good but he doesn't think it's worth $26 for a sandwich
$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!
In Houston Texas one can a lot of good BBQ for $26
@@cy-fairclean8458 and NYC rent is 3 times more expensive than Houston. Stop comparing apple to orange.
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.
Really been wanting to go to New York to perform. Everyone tells me this is a must when in town.
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 👍😊👍🥪🥪🥒🥒🥒🥒🍻🍻❤️❤️
you have money too burn then
Sounds like you had a great time! Thanks for sharing your experience!
🎉❤❤❤ always worth itmiss it so plus not many people know what an egg cream is. Wish I had one right now.
Smoked brisket in Texas in going for $30 a pound. Everything is expensive and Katz is just terrific.
You’re underrated bro!
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words!
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!
why would it change?
It was extremely delicious! How long have you been going there?
@@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.
another awesome review! AND the Oh My Gorgeous video bomb at 5:12! 😍😍😍
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!
I disagree... And I already tried it out 🤷♂️.
Bet you enjoy that NYC rent as much too 😂
I hope this channel goes really far...I just had to follow u... ur just so endearing... ur smile just drew me in...❤️
The number of diners nearby who had to listen to UA say $26 over and over again paid him $50 to shut up
Definitely worth having once, fantastic sandwich. I wouldn't go regularly if I was local though.
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 😂
The interior looks very similar to Philippe's in LA (Chinatown), home of the French dip. It's not $26.
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.
Omg we’re going to NYC in October, this will definitely be on my eateries list!!!
For $26, I'll go buffet.
I love me a good buffet!
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.
A $26 sandwich in New York is common. It's like what you pay $13 for anywhere else. It's a good deal.
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,
Katz was good and reasonably priced until it became a tourist trap .
Great video! I'm in Georgia and want a pastrami sandwich so bad now!
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!
I make my own pastrami and rye bread. I'll skip the standing in line experience. I promise it's better! LOL
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
Wow, that's impressive!
Exactly 💯
If the pastrimi is a great brand of pastrimi , freshly cut, it the same meat, concencrate on great side, fries, potatoes salids, cole slaw,
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.
Katz's is an institution. You go for the vibe, as much as for the food. The food is great, Pastrami and COrned-Beef, pickles, all top-notch. But some of that $26 is the hype, the vibe, and the branding.
What vibe? There is no vibe there, but beef is expensive, and it gets more expensive after it's cooked because it shrinks. That being said, the pastrami is very tender, and you do get a large portion for the $26 dollars you're paying.
Its a big ass sandwich and you get a whole plate of pickles. Its not like they are just slapping meat on there, they slice it right in front of you and stack it nice and neat on the bread for you to easily consume. I think its worth the price.
Pricey depends on how much is in your pocket. I would love to pay that much for one right now.
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.
Have you priced brisket lately?
Major tourist trap
Ate at Katz back in September of this year & I can say no regrets!!!! 1 sandwich 🥪 will feed 2 ppl !
yep; when we used to order it at work for lunch we would order extra rye bread and make 4 sandwiches out of it.
Without watching the video: no, it's not worth it at all... I already tried it out. Completely overrated. Basically a scam.
No you didn't. And no it's not.
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.
Yes, I agree with you Sarge's deli is way better.
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.
Never understood people like this getting so annoyed over a review lmao
@@noahkim724 he must work there 😂
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 ..
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...
2nd video and I'm hooked your made for this ! Remember me when you have millions of subscriber's 😂
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
$26 a sandwich? Don’t Jew me over
great content, refreshing honesty
Complimentary pickles lol, I hope to shout you get pickles with a 30$ sandwich. Great video btw
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!
Thanks! I appreciate it! I'll do my best to keep making content people enjoy
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.
If 20 is normal then I don't see the big deal 👍
Ask them to hold the pickles . I don't like line ups . Price is supply and demand . Montreal Deli's are just as good . Great review - Bro 😊
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!
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.
That sandwich looks absolutely mouth-watering but I'd rather look at the young lady @ 5:07
Im eating one RIGHT NOW watching this!! Had one and a Coney Island summer ale beer
$39.00!!
My father was a New Yorker. As a kid we visited NYC a few times and we went to Katz’s with grandpa. Grandpa sent his 3 boys a Katz salami during WW2.
So is it worth$26? Heck yes to take my son there. 3 generations of us have gone! Oh and when dad was in assisted living I send him a cooler with bagels, cream cheese, lox, salami, pastrami, pickles, mustard and rye bread from Katz’s.
I know he loved it very much.
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.