Pastrami Queen
Kosher restaurant · Upper East Side ·
Famed for huge pastrami sandwiches, garlic fries, and pickles
Famed for huge pastrami sandwiches, garlic fries, and pickles
"Yet another perk of attending an event at MSG: you get to visit Manhattan’s only remaining location of Carnegie Deli. Order some salty pastrami on savory rye bread, slather it in brown mustard, and wash it down with a big pickle spear." - will hartman
"This shoebox of a location opened in 1998, a destination for one of the city’s best pastrami sandwiches, piled high, glowing pink, tasting strongly of its rub, and fatty enough for flavor, despite the extreme size of the sandwich. Don’t miss the potato pancakes, either." - Melissa McCart
"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
"This kosher Upper East Side (and before that, Queens) transplant turned heads when it opened during the pandemic, and it generated long, socially distanced lines. It’s been a long time since the Upper West Side could boast pastrami this good. Carry out — and eat fast. Matzo ball soup and hot dogs liberally smeared with mustard are tops, too." - Eater Staff
"Famed for its pastrami sandwiches, this no-frills deli offers juicy sandwiches, sour pickles, crispy fries, and matzah ball soup. The original Upper East Side location is recommended for the best quality."