I think this calls for a video of places similar to Katz's that don't break the bank. A video on value for a single quality meal and not something you have to split for value. In philly we have Hershel's East Side Deli which is a great value compared to katz's.
My grandfather took me to Katz’s first time in 1951; I’m now 74 and still enjoy going there for the pastrami. There is enough meat in the sandwich to feed four people. It is an institution for New Yorkers. When I was in the Army during the Vietnam war, my father sent me a Katz’s salami; which continued the tradition, since my grandfather sent him a Katz’s salami while he fought in the Pacific during WW2. There is a neon sign that has been there for over 80 years that says: “Send a salami to your boy in the Army”. I like Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray Tonic; second choice is Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda.
In the 1950s Marylyn Monroe lived in Manhattan. You may have accidentally crossed paths. She became friends with a fan from the Bronx and she loved Brooklyn as she said she liked the walking neighborhoods
Are you feeding 4 Children? There's is 1000% not enough meat for 4 lolol. This comment made my day. On top of that what does it matter that they're using some old Neon Sign, while the story is cool, not worth that cost of this sandwich, this is not worth it by far, ever.
@@staytight6340 Agreed! The Media paints NYC to be some grand venue unfortunately it's just one big tourist trap. $300+ a night hotels no thank you, $26 sandwich no thank you. Even water is expensive in NYC...
Even tho it’s a lotta money, I don’t think anyone who has actually had a Katz Deli sandwich would walk away thinking it was overrated. It’s truly unreal how tender and flavorful that thing is
I'm sure it tastes wonderful, but it ain't worth nearly $30. You could buy enough pastrami, fresh baked bread, and mustard to feed a half dozen people for that price.
Now I want a pastrami on rye. Awesome video! Love the shoutout to Magnolia! One of the best desserts in the city, and my personal favorite! For pizza, I love Bleecker Street Pizza.
Hello Jon!!! I just arrived from NYC and I want to thank you for all the information you share on your chanel. It is priceless!!! As a solo traveler on a short trip, it saved me so much time and helped me to have a safier journey!!! Thank you very much 🙏🏻 I wish I had seen you there making a video... I would have asked for a picture.. For sure 😂😂 Keep up the good work!!! 👏🏻
Man i've discovered your channel today. And i'm watching all your videos the whole day cuz i'm sick. My wish since i was a kid is to go to new york and your videos are the closest thing to be actually there. You have a very good chill presentation about everything and authentic. Thank u and keep up the good work
Sorry, I will never pay 26 dollars for a sandwich, which is 35 dollars CAD. I'd rather go to Schwartz's in Montreal and pay 13.50 CAD, which is about 10 USD. But I must admit one thing, the sandwhich at Katz's, looks amazingly delicious.
I will say I think gratuity should just be built in at the price of Katz's. If a place is that much of a premium I don't want to feel pressured to tip on top of that.
Jon, nicely done as always. Although everyone knows about Katz's, it never hurts to get a native New Yorkers perspective. Keep up the good work and send my best to the Mrs. Your friend Mike.
I never bothered visiting Katz's. I was staying a 10 minute walk from Sarge's and ended up visiting there 3 times during my week stay. Once for breakfast, once for lunch and then once for dinner. We really enjoyed the food but the staff really made it for me. So attentive and friendly. Loved the place.
Hello! Wanted to say thank you for all your videos, have been watching as many as possible before a trip next month. Was wondering if you can recommend any restaurants in The Village please?
Put a list up of 13 tourist names to judge by ill add Zabars Peter lugers and grand central oyster bar to the list as well can do a lot of these tho ill try to keep the fine dining to a minimum
Just had to say I’ve watched many food TH-camrs and barr is by far my most favorite he gets straight to the point and eats more than talking definitely underrated
I love this type of video Jon! I like the different perspectives. Definitely want to try Katz's for sure next time. Ugh I'm starving now though😂 Also I know you have tons of food videos, but I'm curious, have you ever done a best NYC burger or bbq video? I would love to see your take on Jackson Hole burgers or Blue Smoke bbq.☺️🙏 Thank you for the video! Keep it up!😊
Katz is very easy to get in with no lines during off hours. Its convenient to walk in and just grab a hotdog and their hotdog in my opinion is fantastic. Just do it when it’s not busy. Also their hotdog is their own brand. One of the best hotdogs in America
I personal love Joe's Pizza but I also agree that NY Pizza Suprema is amazingly great. And its not only their regular slice that's so good they have so many different great slices to choose from.
And now I am STARVING!! 😂 Thanks for another great video, Jon!! (I’m with you on Joe’s. I’ve always been underwhelmed and agree they are overrated.) I would love to see these videos as a series covering more spots.
Katz deli is very overpriced. Most of the locals I talked to says it’s not worth it. You’re paying for the experience. As far as pizza goes, Luigi‘s pizza over on 8th and Central Park West is a little hole in the wall place that makes one of the most fantastic slices I’ve ever had. I highly recommend it.
Hometown BBQ has the most expensive pastrami sandwich@$28 - with only a 1/4 of the meat and 1/2 the taste. David’s Brisket House has delicious pastrami, but to compare the taste is like navel orange to Cara Cara.
While Katz's sandwich is huge and looks delicious I'm not paying $26 for a sandwich, that's crazy. I get inflation and the experience and am used to ridiculous prices being from NJ but that's a no for me. If someone else is paying, that would be alright though 😂
I’m sure if you stand out side and ask randomly for someone to buy you a sandwich someone will. A lot of people will eat there as a special occasion so buying an extra sandwich wouldn’t be a big deal if it’s like a once in a lifetime or annual visit. One time a stranger bought me a $27 glass of cognac at a bar in Manhattan since he was in a good mood.
You can feed a small family on one of Katz sandwiches..having said that it's overrated and other that great imop.. I always preferred 2nd Ave deli when I lived in the East village
i was in NY last september and had to try the pastrami sandwich at Katz. i knew i will love it, but my expectations were even exceeded. the soft bread with the insanely tender pastrami, the little punch by the mustard...so freakin good! also loved the dr. browns black cherry soda. overall a 10/10 experience and a must-eat for tourists (came all the way from germany)
Katz is likely expensive due to quality and the costs of running an institution in NYC. It looks like the standard in pastrami and worth trying before you croak
Totally agree, I went there after seeing it on Man vs Food and was extremely disappointed, half of the meat was just fat and the bread so dry I think it was about to go stale
If you can't tell the difference in dough quality between cold proofed dough made with good quality ingredients and dollar pizza that is warm proofed and made with the bottom of the barrel ingredients you have no palate...
Your videos alone make me want to try a pastrami sandwich. I’m coming at Christmas. Katz or Sarges look incredible! Genuine question though can you get one without mustard? Or is it cooked in it? The only thing I don’t think I’d enjoy so just want to know before joining a queue for a $26 sandwich
Everytime I've visited Katz (albeit, i've only been 3 times as I'm from the UK lol) There was hardly a queue at all, maybe 5 or 6 people. The first time I went, i was flustered because I was in the queue and didn't know what to have and didn't have much time to look at the options. lol. Now i know to just stick with the classic Pastrami on Rye (Corned Beef if I feel like it) with mustard and a Knish for good measure. Heading back over in February and can't wait!
Ellios pizza is more top tier compaired to the 1.50 slice. 😂 cardboard and sauce. Cant beleave ben put joes in the same category as buck fifty slice. 😂😂
We went to Katz's Deli between Christmas and New Year's. It was a bucket list. Worth Every Penny. Great atmosphere. Friendly people workers and strangers.
I could not stand patsy's when I went to New York, but I ate at Joe's like 4-5 times on my weeklong stay, haha. Your videos helped a lot though! Especially for navigation and apps!
I've lived in NY all my life and tbh nothing takes me back to my childhood like Joe's Pizza. it's got these certain flavors and textures that are just locked in. Dollar Pizza is literally school lunch food, that disrespect was crazy
Katz's sandwiches are worth every cent. Absolutely amazing. Last time I was in New York we went there at 9am and had a pastrami sandwich for breakfast. It was perfect.
Yeah, that kind of Pastrami sandwich at San Diego’s signature deli, DZ Akins would be probably $19-20 or so, and that sandwich you got was a MONSTER! So, not even really overpriced, especially for NYC
@@homerb3368 Sorry…much more partial to DZ Akins…been to Milton’s a few times (usually either before or after a visit to the Del Mar/SD County fair) but they’ve been Very hit and miss over the years
A great advantage of Katz and other NYC delis is that they have tongue sandwiches on their menu which is an excellent meat. It’s common for other delis outside of New York/ Jersey area to not have it on the menu.
Here in the Bronx, there’s so many authentic pizza places that are equal or better than joes pizza. Morris park and little Italy, can’t beat the local pizza spots here especially with a lot of the cheese pies being 20$ which is 2.5$ per slice for a big slice of pizza.
I stopped eating red meat over 13 years ago. But I will have that pastrami sandwich next time I’m in NYC. I had it. They are many years ago when I lived in New York. Thanks for sharing another great video. You make any miss New York so much.
I remember once I went to that same Joe's Pizza at night and said "Joe's is overrated there's better pizza out there" without realizing that the actual owner, Joe was right there listening to what I said lol Every customer in that pizza store was ready to kick me out for saying that lol
There is an old addage in the food business that states: "it does not matter what you charge as long as the quality and experience remains consistent"; this is why Katz's can get away with charging $26 for a pastrami sandwich. Before too long, it will be $27 for the same sandwich and I predict their business will be as strong as ever.
🤣 is that right? Over here in Singapore we have tons of guys cooking the same dish for decades and if they dared increase their price see if they cook another month
@@philaman1972 Aside from quality, the name also justifies the price. You could have another restaurant making it with the same sourced ingredients and same methods and they would not be able to justify selling it at the same price because they do not have the Katz name.
Loving your content, I'm a huge NYC fan, love the city and I think you nailed it with Joe's Pizza. Maybe at one time it was a good slice, but I find that something has changed over the years. I was there two months ago I brought three of my friends from Toronto and none of my friends were impressed with the Joe's Pizza, btw it was cash only, I'm not a fan of the cash only establishment and that includes Peter Luger's. Best pizza we had on our last trip was John's on Bleeker. Thanks for the great NYC videos.
We love 2nd ave deli the best! Truly a old time Jewish deli! Down to the somewhat short with you waiters haha. Not mean just what do you want and don’t waste my time hahaha. It’s not cheap but it’s fantastic food.
Went on a self guided food tour of NYC last month. Katz lives up to all of the hype. Joe's was one of the better pizza places (I tried 10 different ones). Did not try Magnolia, it was on the list but did not get around to it.
Go to staten island. Denino's pizza In Port Richmond has been around since 1935 and has been voted the best in nyc by the NY Daily news, then across the street is ralphs home made italian ices another staple since 1935 THEN go to alfonso's Italian pastry shop about 2.5 miles away. The bakers there were requested by the Vatican to make cannoli's for the pope. They've also been featured in movies like easy money.
@@amyt2400 definitely NOT the same. They opened a deninos in Jersey too. It sucks. The family keeps the recipes and has licensed the name only. They don't even let other family use their recipes when they open restaurants. The guy that makes the dough is the only person who makes the dough. The last guy did it for 50 years. The former employee who opened the jersey store had to agree in writing to use different recipes in order to use the name. The only real deninos is on Staten island.
You can get a half sandwich portion and soup combo on their menu. Sometimes I’ll order extra bread and take leftovers. It could be a good way to save money for dinner. Pastrami and other cured meat will be ok for the evening with no refrigerator
Love the videos, coming to NYC in 2 weeks, where is the best place for bfast, special 60th for my wife!! She loves bagels, somewhere downtown as iv booked a Manhatan helicopter ride at midday x
Pastrami on rye with pickles and mustard is one of my all time favourite sandwiches - that one looks out of this world. It is pricey (I’d assume a good deli sandwich in the UK is about £8- $9.70 at today’s exchange rates), but as a one off, I’d pay $26 to try one!
I’m sure it’s delicious but I refuse to pay 26 dollars for a sandwich. Better be some lobster in it if so. Amazing what a slice of pizza costs Love your videos.
I loved New York, I am going back, it’s awesome, anyone that lives there and is comfortable is blessed. It’s on another level to London. I am from the UK, yes it’s expensive but the feel and everything, the Subway awesome
To put this into better perspective for those not living in the area: You are not paying $26 for a sandwich. You are paying for exorbitant labor costs, monstrous utilities and rent costs and a sandwich. Guys behind the counter are making at least $25/hour. If the business owner doesn't own the building, their rent is at least $50,000 a month. A MONTH.
big diff between the price and work of a slice of pizza with cheese and a heavy pastrami sandwhich cut from a buisket properly cooked even 6 pcs doesnt make it eqivalent
@Liberals now know Biden was the worse choice i would rather spend 26 bucks on a delicious sandwhich rather than 2 ten dollars balloons that wont last till supper time
@Liberals now know Biden was the worse choice exactly,so 13.00 dollars for a above average sandwhich in new york doesnt seem too bad when i consider at a local supermarket in canada selling prepackaged garbage subs for 10.00 dollars
Whilst staying in Astoria last week, I visited a deli called Sal Chris and Charlie's. They have a sandwich called "The Bomb". I won't say anymore, go try it.
I have to agree about Joe's Pizza overrated and overpriced! Joe's Pizza at Carmines tend to rush their pizzas often instead of letting it sit for a few minutes and that makes the cheese slide off.
Your getting 90 % lean pastrami at Katz the few other delis left will charge you 23.00 for past on rye but if you want it as lean it's an extra 3.00 = same 26.00 &'m afraid the cow is just an expensive commodity these days.
Just returned from NY and Joe's Pizza was tasty, bought 7 slices to go and the box was the size of a small suitcase! The garlic pizza has so much garlic I could still smell it a week later, Oh and pretty much every sandwich in Manhattan is around 15-20 bucks, it made London look cheap but is still the best city I've ever visited :)
Was in town ten days ago and went to Sarge's for the first time. Not impressed. Loved the ambiance of the place, but the food didn't live up to expectations.
I prefer Sarge's over Katz's. Lower prices and I think their corned beef is just better and it's easier to get into. Joe's is a classic slice. I prefer some others but it's still good. The overrated spot to me is Junior's. Their cheesecake is overly sweet. Then again I grew up with S&S so there's bias.
I've been fooled by the fake joe's pizza before 🤣 Also, I recommend Bleeker Street Pizza, Scarr's, and Emmy Squared for pizza. And I'm surprised to here of someone who's been to Magnolia and never had the banana pudding. I thought that's what they were really known for (and frankly, it's the only reason worth going. there are WAY better bakeries in the city).
You want something authenticly Italian in Greenwich village, then go to Monte's Trattoria on MacDougal St.. great, informative video, though.. keep them coming.. 👍🏴
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on my next NYC vacation i will definitely visit Joe's Pizza.
Was the 1,000th like love the content amigo all the way from Texas
I think this calls for a video of places similar to Katz's that don't break the bank. A video on value for a single quality meal and not something you have to split for value. In philly we have Hershel's East Side Deli which is a great value compared to katz's.
Try Scarrs pizza
My grandfather took me to Katz’s first time in 1951; I’m now 74 and still enjoy going there for the pastrami. There is enough meat in the sandwich to feed four people. It is an institution for New Yorkers.
When I was in the Army during the Vietnam war, my father sent me a Katz’s salami; which continued the tradition, since my grandfather sent him a Katz’s salami while he fought in the Pacific during WW2. There is a neon sign that has been there for over 80 years that says: “Send a salami to your boy in the Army”.
I like Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray Tonic; second choice is Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda.
Thanks for your service and great story.
In the 1950s Marylyn Monroe lived in Manhattan. You may have accidentally crossed paths. She became friends with a fan from the Bronx and she loved Brooklyn as she said she liked the walking neighborhoods
Are you feeding 4 Children? There's is 1000% not enough meat for 4 lolol. This comment made my day. On top of that what does it matter that they're using some old Neon Sign, while the story is cool, not worth that cost of this sandwich, this is not worth it by far, ever.
@@grouperr I would never go to New York for any reason period.
And I would also never pay 26 dollars for a sliced bread sandwich.
@@staytight6340 Agreed! The Media paints NYC to be some grand venue unfortunately it's just one big tourist trap. $300+ a night hotels no thank you, $26 sandwich no thank you. Even water is expensive in NYC...
Even tho it’s a lotta money, I don’t think anyone who has actually had a Katz Deli sandwich would walk away thinking it was overrated. It’s truly unreal how tender and flavorful that thing is
I'm sure it tastes wonderful, but it ain't worth nearly $30. You could buy enough pastrami, fresh baked bread, and mustard to feed a half dozen people for that price.
@@The_Gallowglass again, “anyone who has actually had it”
You clearly haven’t. And for what it’s worth, that sandwich feeds two
@@greens294 I'm good. I'll stick to reality.
I did.
True! And it's a whole vibe!
Now I want a pastrami on rye. Awesome video! Love the shoutout to Magnolia! One of the best desserts in the city, and my personal favorite! For pizza, I love Bleecker Street Pizza.
@Cade Kaminsky Next time at Bleecker Street Pizza check the pictures on the wall 😅😊
Hello Jon!!! I just arrived from NYC and I want to thank you for all the information you share on your chanel. It is priceless!!! As a solo traveler on a short trip, it saved me so much time and helped me to have a safier journey!!! Thank you very much 🙏🏻 I wish I had seen you there making a video... I would have asked for a picture.. For sure 😂😂
Keep up the good work!!! 👏🏻
Thanks
Man i've discovered your channel today. And i'm watching all your videos the whole day cuz i'm sick. My wish since i was a kid is to go to new york and your videos are the closest thing to be actually there. You have a very good chill presentation about everything and authentic. Thank u and keep up the good work
Sorry, I will never pay 26 dollars for a sandwich, which is 35 dollars CAD. I'd rather go to Schwartz's in Montreal and pay 13.50 CAD, which is about 10 USD. But I must admit one thing, the sandwhich at Katz's, looks amazingly delicious.
agreed. 26 + 5 tip (for cutting meat?!) + tax = crazy expensive sandwich
Metro detroit great brand of pastrimi sandwich within 20 dollars range
I remember it was 13$ in the time before inflation. 26$ is a lot.
It’s more like 2 portion sizes though
^definitely need to split it. It’s a huge sandwich. Just tried it two weeks ago and it was super dope
We all appreciate the fact that you taking the extra hard work and effort into making videos like this. We all hope you continue to do well.
John does an excellent job sharing NYC with us!
on my TH-cam channel, i do food reviews while I’m super high😈
Thanks 🙏🏻
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Yeah I’m glad he hit 300k this channel is very nicely shot
As a self-professed NY pizza snob (Brooklyn is the best), it is always the sauce that makes or breaks it for me. If you lose me there, you lose me.
Thas the facts, if the sauce doesnt have that nice acidic bite it aint it
Agree, Brooklyn has the best pizza of the 5 boroughs. Next best borogh for pizza is The Bronx.
Like always. Great video and premiere. Thanks!!!
Agreed! Solid video
I grew up eating at Katz's love where you get the water from the back!!!!
I will say I think gratuity should just be built in at the price of Katz's. If a place is that much of a premium I don't want to feel pressured to tip on top of that.
Jon, nicely done as always. Although everyone knows about Katz's, it never hurts to get a native New Yorkers perspective. Keep up the good work and send my best to the Mrs. Your friend Mike.
I never bothered visiting Katz's. I was staying a 10 minute walk from Sarge's and ended up visiting there 3 times during my week stay. Once for breakfast, once for lunch and then once for dinner. We really enjoyed the food but the staff really made it for me. So attentive and friendly. Loved the place.
Love sarges
Sarge's is a good deli, too.
@@HereBeBarr Also went to NY Pizza Suprema. Seriously good. Full on OMG from my sons and me.
I love Sarge's. Great sandwiches.
Sarge is just OK. Katz is better
Really appreciated this video with different points of view among you and GREG; always good content for HERE BE BARR....keep doing this man!!!
I live in Los Angeles and we have a magnolia bakery. The banana pudding is amazing . Don’t walk but run to Magnolia to get it. Great video
Hello! Wanted to say thank you for all your videos, have been watching as many as possible before a trip next month. Was wondering if you can recommend any restaurants in The Village please?
Would love to see a part 2 or 3 of this! Great stuff.
Put a list up of 13 tourist names to judge by ill add Zabars Peter lugers and grand central oyster bar to the list as well can do a lot of these tho ill try to keep the fine dining to a minimum
Los Angeles has the same type of food shops
Just had to say I’ve watched many food TH-camrs and barr is by far my most favorite he gets straight to the point and eats more than talking definitely underrated
I love this type of video Jon! I like the different perspectives. Definitely want to try Katz's for sure next time. Ugh I'm starving now though😂
Also I know you have tons of food videos, but I'm curious, have you ever done a best NYC burger or bbq video? I would love to see your take on Jackson Hole burgers or Blue Smoke bbq.☺️🙏 Thank you for the video! Keep it up!😊
Loved this video 🔥🔥
This is a channel I could NEVER get tired of watching
@Lists of Legends I agree😅
When I was in elementary school in bk we went to Katz’s a few times on field trips, after the tenement museum I think. It was good.
While Katz may seem like a tourist trap because of the long lines, the sandwich is still amazing!!
It's tricky, because many locals like it as well.
Katz is very easy to get in with no lines during off hours. Its convenient to walk in and just grab a hotdog and their hotdog in my opinion is fantastic. Just do it when it’s not busy. Also their hotdog is their own brand. One of the best hotdogs in America
@@ramencurry6672 Definitely ordering the other items Katz's serves, next month!
It's not $25.00 to $30.00 for a dam pastrami on rye. What a fuckin rip off. $10.00 to $12.00 max and that's pushin it.
@@frankcox748 where can you get that for $12? You tell me.
I personal love Joe's Pizza but I also agree that NY Pizza Suprema is amazingly great. And its not only their regular slice that's so good they have so many different great slices to choose from.
And now I am STARVING!! 😂 Thanks for another great video, Jon!! (I’m with you on Joe’s. I’ve always been underwhelmed and agree they are overrated.) I would love to see these videos as a series covering more spots.
Im hungry as well!
Good idea
one thing I noticed about katz is you dont see anyone on their cellphones, it looks refreshing honestly. def on my bucket list!
Katz deli is very overpriced. Most of the locals I talked to says it’s not worth it. You’re paying for the experience. As far as pizza goes, Luigi‘s pizza over on 8th and Central Park West is a little hole in the wall place that makes one of the most fantastic slices I’ve ever had. I highly recommend it.
Hometown BBQ has the most expensive pastrami sandwich@$28 - with only a 1/4 of the meat and 1/2 the taste. David’s Brisket House has delicious pastrami, but to compare the taste is like navel orange to Cara Cara.
While Katz's sandwich is huge and looks delicious I'm not paying $26 for a sandwich, that's crazy. I get inflation and the experience and am used to ridiculous prices being from NJ but that's a no for me. If someone else is paying, that would be alright though 😂
I’m sure if you stand out side and ask randomly for someone to buy you a sandwich someone will. A lot of people will eat there as a special occasion so buying an extra sandwich wouldn’t be a big deal if it’s like a once in a lifetime or annual visit. One time a stranger bought me a $27 glass of cognac at a bar in Manhattan since he was in a good mood.
worth once in a while
This is more of a treat than a meal, once in a bluemoon
You can feed a small family on one of Katz sandwiches..having said that it's overrated and other that great imop.. I always preferred 2nd Ave deli when I lived in the East village
Wonder if you can just get a half sandwich
The blackout chocolate cake in Magnolia is a totally must try for sure!!!
i was in NY last september and had to try the pastrami sandwich at Katz. i knew i will love it, but my expectations were even exceeded. the soft bread with the insanely tender pastrami, the little punch by the mustard...so freakin good! also loved the dr. browns black cherry soda. overall a 10/10 experience and a must-eat for tourists (came all the way from germany)
Katz is likely expensive due to quality and the costs of running an institution in NYC. It looks like the standard in pastrami and worth trying before you croak
This person knows how to pastrami
I've eaten there and it's excellent
Haven’t tried Katz, but LOVE Sarges. Planning our 2nd trip in Jan and already got our Groupon for Sarge’s
Totally agree, I went there after seeing it on Man vs Food and was extremely disappointed, half of the meat was just fat and the bread so dry I think it was about to go stale
Found u in my recommended born and raised in ny I love ur vids, it’s a great city fr
went to Katz and Joes pizza during my vacation last month. both were great! id definitely go again
Keep posting these vlogs -:) , i miss Nyc gotta come back ASAP
Consistency has been no issue for John lately 🔥🔥🔥
If you can't tell the difference in dough quality between cold proofed dough made with good quality ingredients and dollar pizza that is warm proofed and made with the bottom of the barrel ingredients you have no palate...
Your videos alone make me want to try a pastrami sandwich. I’m coming at Christmas. Katz or Sarges look incredible!
Genuine question though can you get one without mustard? Or is it cooked in it? The only thing I don’t think I’d enjoy so just want to know before joining a queue for a $26 sandwich
People generally get it with mustard or Russian
Try out Izzy's Smokehouse in Brooklyn. Great pastrami there too. Brooklyn in general has better pizza and classic New York staples in my opinion.
Everytime I've visited Katz (albeit, i've only been 3 times as I'm from the UK lol) There was hardly a queue at all, maybe 5 or 6 people. The first time I went, i was flustered because I was in the queue and didn't know what to have and didn't have much time to look at the options. lol. Now i know to just stick with the classic Pastrami on Rye (Corned Beef if I feel like it) with mustard and a Knish for good measure. Heading back over in February and can't wait!
Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding rel win, my wife and I had it for the first time earlier this month, but they are definitely worth it
Your honesty is refreshing!!🤓
Ellios pizza is more top tier compaired to the 1.50 slice. 😂 cardboard and sauce. Cant beleave ben put joes in the same category as buck fifty slice. 😂😂
Ben was trolling I think 🤐
We went to Katz's Deli between Christmas and New Year's. It was a bucket list. Worth Every Penny. Great atmosphere. Friendly people workers and strangers.
I love Joe’s! It is the same taste as the pizza I grew up on in the 70s 80s NYC.
Look forward to all videos awesome nail it all the time good places to eat yummy 😊
The iconic places are not only about the food though. Katz will definitely be on my list when I visit.
Thanks from Ireland.
There are other good pastrami places, but Katz is class. Just wish it were cheaper. Izzy's smokehouse in Brooklyn is really good too.
I could not stand patsy's when I went to New York, but I ate at Joe's like 4-5 times on my weeklong stay, haha. Your videos helped a lot though! Especially for navigation and apps!
I've lived in NY all my life and tbh nothing takes me back to my childhood like Joe's Pizza. it's got these certain flavors and textures that are just locked in. Dollar Pizza is literally school lunch food, that disrespect was crazy
Really appreciate the healthy debate in this video!!
nothing healthy about the food haha. But debate sure.
Katz's sandwiches are worth every cent. Absolutely amazing. Last time I was in New York we went there at 9am and had a pastrami sandwich for breakfast. It was perfect.
We went between Christmas and New Year's.
It was a bucket list.
Worth Every Penny.
Great people
Love all three, Prince St Pizza is legit too as well for pepperoni as well as DiFara for the works in Brooklyn
Yeah, that kind of Pastrami sandwich at San Diego’s signature deli, DZ Akins would be probably $19-20 or so, and that sandwich you got was a MONSTER! So, not even really overpriced, especially for NYC
@edvaira6891and what about Milton’s closer to North County?
@@homerb3368 Sorry…much more partial to DZ Akins…been to Milton’s a few times (usually either before or after a visit to the Del Mar/SD County fair) but they’ve been Very hit and miss over the years
A great advantage of Katz and other NYC delis is that they have tongue sandwiches on their menu which is an excellent meat. It’s common for other delis outside of New York/ Jersey area to not have it on the menu.
ToGos has a much better pastrami sandwich for 12$
katz is expensive but worth it
awesome guys. Best NY you tubers top notch food
Here in the Bronx, there’s so many authentic pizza places that are equal or better than joes pizza. Morris park and little Italy, can’t beat the local pizza spots here especially with a lot of the cheese pies being 20$ which is 2.5$ per slice for a big slice of pizza.
Agreed.
which pizza in the bronx you recommend?
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🇮🇹Mario’s Restaurant on Arthur Avenue has great pizza, pies only (they don’t sell slices).
I stopped eating red meat over 13 years ago. But I will have that pastrami sandwich next time I’m in NYC. I had it. They are many years ago when I lived in New York. Thanks for sharing another great video. You make any miss New York so much.
Katz deli is a nyc " must stop" or as sally said in When harry met sally- YES, YES,YESS!!!
Try Portofino in Forest Hills. Nothing compares!
I remember once I went to that same Joe's Pizza at night and said "Joe's is overrated there's better pizza out there" without realizing that the actual owner, Joe was right there listening to what I said lol Every customer in that pizza store was ready to kick me out for saying that lol
hahaha. I'm with you! It's overrated, I've def had better pizza elsewhere in NYC.
Definitely had a larry david moment
So? Own it. Let him know to up his game
I survived off Joe’s when I was at NYU. I still stop by every time I’m in NYC. Not overrated at all. Plus you can eat it in Washington Square Park.
There is an old addage in the food business that states: "it does not matter what you charge as long as the quality and experience remains consistent"; this is why Katz's can get away with charging $26 for a pastrami sandwich. Before too long, it will be $27 for the same sandwich and I predict their business will be as strong as ever.
🤣 is that right? Over here in Singapore we have tons of guys cooking the same dish for decades and if they dared increase their price see if they cook another month
The world's cheapest Michelin star meal was here for quite a while until he lost his star last year 🤣 even after a star he kept his old prices
25 or 50 still overpriced
@@jarrodwilson2382 I do not disagree, but the fact that Katz's is still in business despite the price hikes speaks for itself.
@@philaman1972 Aside from quality, the name also justifies the price. You could have another restaurant making it with the same sourced ingredients and same methods and they would not be able to justify selling it at the same price because they do not have the Katz name.
I've been to Katz about 20 times and not once have I regretted how much it cost. So damn good.
Loving your content, I'm a huge NYC fan, love the city and I think you nailed it with Joe's Pizza. Maybe at one time it was a good slice, but I find that something has changed over the years. I was there two months ago I brought three of my friends from Toronto and none of my friends were impressed with the Joe's Pizza, btw it was cash only, I'm not a fan of the cash only establishment and that includes Peter Luger's. Best pizza we had on our last trip was John's on Bleeker. Thanks for the great NYC videos.
We love 2nd ave deli the best! Truly a old time Jewish deli! Down to the somewhat short with you waiters haha. Not mean just what do you want and don’t waste my time hahaha. It’s not cheap but it’s fantastic food.
Went on a self guided food tour of NYC last month. Katz lives up to all of the hype. Joe's was one of the better pizza places (I tried 10 different ones). Did not try Magnolia, it was on the list but did not get around to it.
You have to try Deninos pizza in the west village. I tried it numerous times in Staten-island. Its delicious with a crispy crust.
I still remember the taste of the Pastrami sandwich at Katz’s deli. The last time I had a meal there was 16 years ago. It was that good.
Me too:))
Their pastrami is stupid good. So they are allowed to charge that much :)
Go to staten island. Denino's pizza In Port Richmond has been around since 1935 and has been voted the best in nyc by the NY Daily news, then across the street is ralphs home made italian ices another staple since 1935 THEN go to alfonso's Italian pastry shop about 2.5 miles away. The bakers there were requested by the Vatican to make cannoli's for the pope. They've also been featured in movies like easy money.
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All great recommendations but Denino’s recently opened up a location in Greenwich Village. 😁
@@amyt2400 definitely NOT the same. They opened a deninos in Jersey too. It sucks. The family keeps the recipes and has licensed the name only. They don't even let other family use their recipes when they open restaurants. The guy that makes the dough is the only person who makes the dough. The last guy did it for 50 years. The former employee who opened the jersey store had to agree in writing to use different recipes in order to use the name. The only real deninos is on Staten island.
I'd really like to go to Katz's but I'm travelling alone and that sandwich looks like a lot of food.
Leftovers
You can get a half sandwich portion and soup combo on their menu. Sometimes I’ll order extra bread and take leftovers. It could be a good way to save money for dinner. Pastrami and other cured meat will be ok for the evening with no refrigerator
@@ramencurry6672 good to know! I'm in Lower Manhattan today so I might stop there for dinner
The soup with a big meatball at Katz (don’t know what it’s called) is amazing too. 😋
Matza ball soup
@@HereBeBarr thanks!
For real. Overpriced but amazing sandwiches from Katz..... making me want to go back again
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I"m 58, Katz, Pastrami Or Corned Beef, On Rye, Or Sub,..$ 5.00 In 80s Early 90s !!!
I love pizza suprema but man has it gotten expensive seemingly faster than other places.
Love the videos, coming to NYC in 2 weeks, where is the best place for bfast, special 60th for my wife!! She loves bagels, somewhere downtown as iv booked a Manhatan helicopter ride at midday x
Paying for the experience is synonym for overpaying for the actual product.
Pastrami on rye with pickles and mustard is one of my all time favourite sandwiches - that one looks out of this world. It is pricey (I’d assume a good deli sandwich in the UK is about £8- $9.70 at today’s exchange rates), but as a one off, I’d pay $26 to try one!
3 bros eating together. You don't need to look far for some love :)
I like how they gave the camera man love. Most vloggers dont.
@@lawnside82 Jon always gives his homie some love!
Brick oven coal oven pizza is where it’s at. My family owns John’s Pizzeria on Bleecker St. Have you been there?
Yes love John’s
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Great pies!!
I’m sure it’s delicious but I refuse to pay 26 dollars for a sandwich.
Better be some lobster in it if so.
Amazing what a slice of pizza costs
Love your videos.
Was in NY last week. The first place to eat is always Katz! I know it's pricey, but the best pastrami anywhere!
I think we need one bite pastrami sandwich show 😀🎉
Lmao 🤣
I loved New York, I am going back, it’s awesome, anyone that lives there and is comfortable is blessed. It’s on another level to London. I am from the UK, yes it’s expensive but the feel and everything, the Subway awesome
To put this into better perspective for those not living in the area: You are not paying $26 for a sandwich. You are paying for exorbitant labor costs, monstrous utilities and rent costs and a sandwich. Guys behind the counter are making at least $25/hour. If the business owner doesn't own the building, their rent is at least $50,000 a month. A MONTH.
you do realize KATZ probably makes 50k in less than a day right?
If Katz don’t own that building by now it’s poor business. Also they’ve not renovated in decades.
Yes, thank you for sharing there in NY some great places to eat!!! Nice...
Never, never gets OLD everytime I come back to NYC, this is always a must!
these dudes called $4 pizza slice steep, right after recommending a $26 sandwich LMAO
big diff between the price and work of a slice of pizza with cheese and a heavy pastrami sandwhich cut from a buisket properly cooked even 6 pcs doesnt make it eqivalent
Pizza with just cheese for $4 vs $26 sandwich with like 8 stacks for pastrami
@Liberals now know Biden was the worse choice i would rather spend 26 bucks on a delicious sandwhich rather than 2 ten dollars balloons that wont last till supper time
@Liberals now know Biden was the worse choice exactly,so 13.00 dollars for a above average sandwhich in new york doesnt seem too bad when i consider at a local supermarket in canada selling prepackaged garbage subs for 10.00 dollars
HAHAHA! Katz is price gouging!
Whilst staying in Astoria last week, I visited a deli called Sal Chris and Charlie's. They have a sandwich called "The Bomb". I won't say anymore, go try it.
I have to agree about Joe's Pizza overrated and overpriced! Joe's Pizza at Carmines tend to rush their pizzas often instead of letting it sit for a few minutes and that makes the cheese slide off.
The banana pudding is simply like banana tiramisu. Nice touch! I loved it, but way too much hype around it :)
Katz's deli is solid, same with Joe's pizza.When available, the Pistachio cake at Magnolia bakery is a must have.
Pistachio confetti cake is all i look for when i go in
It's trash. It's for the people who have no idea what seasoning is. The name alone.."Katz"..
Your getting 90 % lean pastrami at Katz the few other delis left will charge you 23.00 for past on rye but if you want it as lean it's an extra 3.00 = same 26.00 &'m afraid the cow is just an expensive commodity these days.
Yep, Beef went up 20% in 2021.
Just returned from NY and Joe's Pizza was tasty, bought 7 slices to go and the box was the size of a small suitcase! The garlic pizza has so much garlic I could still smell it a week later, Oh and pretty much every sandwich in Manhattan is around 15-20 bucks, it made London look cheap but is still the best city I've ever visited :)
Was in town ten days ago and went to Sarge's for the first time. Not impressed. Loved the ambiance of the place, but the food didn't live up to expectations.
I prefer Sarge's over Katz's. Lower prices and I think their corned beef is just better and it's easier to get into. Joe's is a classic slice. I prefer some others but it's still good. The overrated spot to me is Junior's. Their cheesecake is overly sweet. Then again I grew up with S&S so there's bias.
Try out Izzy's Smokehouse in Brooklyn
Love the Joes pizza in Ann Arbor, and the lines are out the door after midnight
$26 for a sandwich that most people can’t and shouldn’t eat in two sittings just smacks of waste and tourist trap.
Well then it's 2 $13 sandwiches
i would say split it with your girl but i feel like u r lonely
Love Katz deli! Can you do a video at the Jekyll and Hyde restaurant and beetle house NYC soon?
I've been fooled by the fake joe's pizza before 🤣 Also, I recommend Bleeker Street Pizza, Scarr's, and Emmy Squared for pizza. And I'm surprised to here of someone who's been to Magnolia and never had the banana pudding. I thought that's what they were really known for (and frankly, it's the only reason worth going. there are WAY better bakeries in the city).
You want something authenticly Italian in Greenwich village, then go to Monte's Trattoria on MacDougal St.. great, informative video, though.. keep them coming.. 👍🏴