Pastrami Queen

The Best Jewish Delis in NYC - New York - The Infatuation

"Eating pastrami on rye from Pastrami Queen feels as quintessentially New York as hailing a cab on 5th Avenue or stepping in a puddle and screaming an expletive as small children pass by. This kosher Jewish deli in the East 70s has been open since 1956, which should be obvious when you see the straightforward counter setup and the TV playing NY1 in the back. It's where you should go to get the finest pastrami sandwiches with pickles on the side. The sandwich you order will be simple: fatty pastrami on half-inch-thick rye with a swipe of dijon in between." - will hartman, carina finn koeppicus, kenny yang