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First time I went to Katz's we all literally laughed at the piles of meat with the bread slices teetering on top and we joked about how we should have shared. Ten minutes later it was all gone.

$25 for a sandwich? That better be a damn good tasting sandwich! 💯

I understand the magic of tradition and that paying extra can sometimes help one encapsulate that magic. But my god. $25?????

Thanks for covering Katz! I went there on a whim with my chinese friend earlier this year. Never been to new york before but went to Katz 3 or 4 times during 1 week. Amazing pastrami sandwich lol

NY prices are out of control. Way to expensive.

Im really loving your channel. I've never been to NYC but if I ever do I'll be prepared thanks to your videos.

Wow..i love this...pls continue!!

Cool episode. Brother laughed at the big mouth part. Was this all in the same day? if so, how could you eat so much pastrami?! Happy new year, btw, Jon!

I just discovered your channel with my son and we both love watching your reviews. We watch them for hours when he was home sick recently and now we are big fans.

Your videos make my day!

Sarge seems like the sandwich fell apart too much. If I pay $23 that sandwich better stay together.

Thanks for the recommendation. I ate at Sarge's for dinner when I visited NYC for the first time and was not disappointed. The Pastrami and Corned Beef Sandwich was delectable. My only issue was that the bread sliced could have been thicker so it wouldn't fall apart as you eat. But other than that it was terrific.

As a native New Yorker, come on guys. This comparison is all over the place and inconsistent. A pastrami and corned beef sandwich at one place, just Pastrami at another and a Ruben at a third place. Rye bread, French banquet, vegetables, mustard, Russian dressing and sauerkraut. Russian dressing and sauerkraut is a Ruben which is a different sandwich style that will always be less dry. If you’re going to do a comparison of NYC best pastrami and/or corned beef sandwiches keep it consistent. Have a pastrami or a corned beef sandwich on Rye with mustard (the standard) at each deli. Also no offense to the guy from California that doesn’t like mustard but the pastrami sandwiches in Cali are as good as world famous Katz’s Deli (the oldest deli in the US)? You’re crazy. Ive spent a significant amount of time in Central and Southern California, the sandwiches don’t even come close. They are diner quality at best.

Im from Boston and had most of them. 2nd Ave deli should make the list but a local New Yorker introduced me to Pastrami Queen which beats both Katz and 2nd ave deli. Shout out to Sarges as well.

The half corned beef, half pastrami reuben on rye at Katz is amazing! Should of gone for that

What a great video. I've been living in NYC for over a year, and I've eaten excellent Pastrami sandwiches at Katz and Pastrami Queen in the Upper East Side...I will definitely try Sargent's!

Excellent Video Thank You So Much 😊Cheers 🍺

Awesome heading there in March can’t wait seen all your videos great vlogger

Going to New York soon, I’m definitely tryin Katz! Coming all the way from Ireland and this the first spot I’m hitting! Mouth is watering !

Can't wait to visit NYC for some great deli sandwiches! Our options in Columbus, Ohio are limited.

Thanks for the video- going to Sarge,s!

Katz’s deli is soooo awesome. They serves assorted pickles with your sandwich. I go the corned beef/pastrami combo

Great video! My wife and I are visiting NYC from Texas this week. We went to Sarge's tonight on your recommendation and got the pastrami sandwich #3, it was delicious! We even showed the waitress your video and told her they should put your picture on the celebrity wall :)

We went to Sarge’s and loved it! Thanks so much for the recommendation.

If you want a real kosher deli sandwhich, the real deal, go to Essen Deli on Coney Island Ave Brooklyn NY. Ask for the Romanian pastrami.

Sarge's was so good, making me so hungry now!

I live in NYC, so I’m used to the high prices but to pay even $19 for just one sandwich is crazy to me.

Nice vid! I've had Katz's and 2nd Ave many times and there's something about the hand-sliced chunkyness of Katz's that makes it my favorite. 2nd Avenue is delicious too but machine sliced and lacks the 'mouth feel' of Katz.

Check out David’s Brisket House in Brooklyn sometime. Great value and cool local spot

Sarges looked the best even before you tried it, wish I didn't skip that one!

Yep Sarges deli is awesome pastrami on rye. Having lived in NYC and been to several. Add some potato salad and a cold Heineken beer you’re good to go!!!

So did you have the same for breakfast next morning? When I get to New York one day will know the place to go

*Attended high school a few blocks away from Katz's deli. in the early '70s, my personal opinion is Katz's, whenever I make the mecca to N.Y.C. that's my first stop, thanks for the upload, fantastic reporting to a well-made video!*

That guy behind them at 7:41 lol. My god, it's as if he's trying to stare a hole through them. He doesn't even blink.

This is in my wheelhouse - Katz's is where we should've gone after the meet-up!

Sooooo glad you went to Sarge’s!!!!!! They are my must do every time I’m in NYC. I literally go from the airplane or train to the hotel right around the corner from there (SSMA Club) check in, drop of my bag, and walk to Sarge’s to get my sandwich and their vegetable soup. The BEST soup I’ve ever had in my entire life. No lies. They’re also my last stop when leaving. I get a sandwich, potato kniche, cheesecake and soup to go.

I've been to Katz a couple of times. The aura exceeds the quality of the sandwich.

Used to love Carnegie for pastrami. Took your advice and went to Sarge’s. Good advice. Much better than the stretchy meat at Katz. Thanks.

I can get a Pastrami Reuben for about $6-8 on Long Island at pretty much every deli. Edit* Thanks to inflation my local deli is charging $10 for a pastrami and melted Swiss on rye.

Best pastrami sandwich on the planet with a Dr. Brown's root beer, steak fries and a hot dog. What a deli.

When Katz backed into the meat slicer he got a little behind in his work....OY!!!

Anyone tried Dave’s brisket house ?

Katz's Deli IS great, and the sandwiches WILL fill you up. But it's also a definite tourist trap, in part because Meg Ryan's famous "orgasm" scene in "When Harry Met Sally" was filmed there. There's even a sign over the table indicating where she & Billy Crystal sat during the scene. Also, the place is ALWAYS crowded, even on "slow" days. So, expect to sometimes sit with total strangers. I'll definitely have to try Sarge's Deli next time I'm in NYC!

It’s worth every penny, so delicious

The ONLY reason I wish I could go to NY is for the delicatessens. Thanks for this video. Please do Italian deli serving a meatball sandwich on sourdough bread. Do they HAVE sourdough in NY?

You can’t go wrong with Katz!!

Quite honestly,I miss the Carnegie Deli and their famous Woody Allen sandwich...but they closed at the end of 2016 after 75 years. Now that I live on the Lower East Side,I walk to Katz's for my pastrami and corned beef on rye.

Come to Cleveland and go to Slyman's and get a real corned beef Sandwich!!

Love ur Vlogs

My yelp review of Sarges. We really enjoy watching you but have to respectfully disagree with you about Sarge's. "Ate here last Thursday, so disappointed. Service was slow and only 3 tables had patrons including ours. Waitress was distant and cold. Food was expensive, 25.00 per sandwich (2) fries, 1 wine, 70.00 plus tip. We saw Here Be Barr on youtube who said Sarges was better than Katz, not even close. The pastrami was like chipped pastrami which hurt the overall flavor for us. Bread was on the dry side not soft and pillow-ee like Katz. The fries we very good. We regret not having gone to Katz instead. "

Katz's also has awesome French fries and split pea soup

3:55 "it's cheaper just for $19" . The pastrami looks more like corn beef. But I guess with all that meat, you can make 4 sandwiches if you took it home.

Thank you sir .. im going to Sarges

My wife and I have been to Katz`s several times. We split a sandwich every time..more than enough for 2 people

This is the big budget food challenge. Start a GoFundMe if you ever do a NYC steakhouse challenge.

Try living outside of NYC for a few years. Everything in NY will be a 5/5 by comparison.

1:34 How did the woman on the right miss her mouth?

Sarge's is a must, don't care what the others have to offer as Sarge's has all you need for an authentic corned beef or pastrami sandwich. Highly recommended 🙌

OMG how much for a sandwich...for that price I’d expect a full meal including drink and sides..😁😁

Bruh look up the KZfaq Lefoid and tell me he is not your doppelgänger. I literally thought it was you for a second 😂

Hi Gonna be staying at Times Square Sheraton. Can you recommend a good deli close by? Thanks!

Years ago there was this little sandwich place in Detroit that had corn beef that would just MELT in your mouth... They served it on onion bun… Everything was SUPER FRESH... Haven't tasted anything like it since... From New York to Los Angeles...

2nd Ave deli was the best I have even visited,, but it was so long ago it was on 2nd Ave. (I moved upstate.) I liked that it was not a tourist trap. The atmosphere was completely different from all the others. More real. I will visit the new location when I return.

Try out haji's on 110th and 1st Avenue.Get a chopped cheese. One of the best spots for a chopped cheese. You would love it

Yes make a part 2! I think Katz's was better!

I lived like a couple blocks away bruh NYC BABY

Maybe check out Carnegie deli- the sandwich I had there was excellent. You must then head up to Montreal and visit Schwartz deli and Dunn’s for authentic Montreal smoked meat. Oh boy now I’m hungry 😂

I miss Carnegie Deli! They would have been a good choice! But alas, they are no more!

Katz pastrami.......the end.

Aaaahh New York Delis. I occasionally miss the delis of NY. In many of them you can have your sandwich made anyway you like it. You could spend quite a bit of time just vlogging on NYC delis, it may be able to be its own channel or at least a pretty thick book.

Looks great re:NYC -- Second Ave, Deli is still great, BUT the real challenge is what city has the best Delis? My nominee: Montreal! and the best deli in North America, Snowden Deli in Montreal.

If i went there I would get my sandwich, bring it home and break it down into 4 smaller ones.

The Fillmore deli's small Pastrami on Rye sandwich for $10. I usually grab a sandwich for lunch and return to the office, I'd need a nap after those monster sized sandwiches.

I`m a Hell`s Kitchen boy, so I`m familiar with good deli....I only eat these monsters a couple of times a year, I put them into the same category as an expensive bottle of wine or Champagne....Thanks for sharing your video, it rocks !

The smoked meat sandwich at Mile End Deli is pretty great too

I think that I saw Morton Saltzman in the background

I don’t think Sarge’s beats Katz’s. Don’t lose sight of the fact that you had just meat and mustard on Katz’s sandwich whereas you had Russian dressing and coleslaw on Sarge’s. You should compare apples to apples in order to make a fair comparison. I also recommend Pastrami Queen for a superb corned beef on rye.

It's spendy but the pastrami on rye is very good. You will take some back to mid-town. I have not tried Sarges but maybe soon!

Aaaahhhh New York delis. I do occasionally miss NYC delis, you can get most any sandwich and any way you like it. I think someone may be able to make a vlogging career on NYC delis, well at least a pretty beefy book (no pun intended).

Rye bread is awesome deli staple. Bummed its costly, but yeah NYC is

How on earth did you eat all of that food in one day...let alone one week...? I know you are young but good grief two bites and I would be full for the rest of the day. It all looks so good!

The bread at sarges was falling apart as you were speaking lol

When the two of you were at sarge's, you could say "thats what she said" after each comment you guys made 😂

Pastrami with mustard on rye, pickles, potato salad and Brown's cream soda at Katz's.

1. Second Ave Deli OPEN and moved to up to E33 St Murray Hill. 2. Pastrami Queen (not King) Lexington Ave UES 3. Ben’s Deli Manhattan!

Come to Cleveland, Go to Slyman's Downtown, if you want to see a great sandwich!

I mean it’s like a once time experience if your from NY just ones to say that you had it but it’s never a late night go to

Dude! There’s a rolled taco shop across the street from Katz thats AMAZING. Definitely compares to california rolled tacos! Love katz though! U should do top bagel spots in NYC

Santiago deli (139 st and Broadway)

Katz's has good quality meat but not the best. Their mustard is the best deli style I have ever had. I grew up nearby and we had them cater the last couple of funerals and they did a fantastic job. 2nd Ave Deli was the best in the neighborhood until they moved. Their pickles were incredible.

Looks good😋😋😋Wow.

Last two times I was at Katz, the portions were quite small. They have definitely cut back on portions substantially.

I had a pastrami sandwich at Katz in 2000. Back then it cost $9.50. Being from the west coast I would say the bread is a lot better in NYC.

No Second Ave?

How can rye bread be white??

That's insanely expensive. You'll get 2 days "all you can eat" buffet for $25 here in my hometown. Cheers!!

Judging a sandwich by the amount or height of the meat isn’t about the sandwich at all. It’s about the meat. Judging a sandwich should include all of its component parts, i.e., meat, mustard, Russian dressing, cheese, onions, any side items - an extremely sour, garlicky pickle, one that tastes like it just got fished out of a barrel and is so soft when you bite into it that you know it’s been in that barrel for quite a while, is absolutely ESSENTIAL to lending cred to the whole sandwich experience. But most important to the quality of the sandwich, besides the meat but just as important, is the bread chosen to encase the whole megilla. IMO from a childhood consuming pastrami and corned beef sandwiches every time we went to Brooklyn to visit the grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, we would make time for a sandwich and an egg cream at a neighborhood deli. I’ve eaten Katz’s deli sandwiches enough to know that I don’t like them. First of all, the bread is the absolute worst for the kind of sandwich that Katz’s tries to impress you into paying $25 for: it doesn’t have that thin, hard, shiny crust that keeps it together, and it definitely doesn’t have the rye flour mixed in and the wealth of caraway seeds strewn all through the dough. I’m talking about an Old Country, Old World, Jewish Rye Bread. Like sourdough, it’s sturdy, sturdy enough to keep your sandwich from falling apart, ever. It should be a peasant bread, a rye bread worthy of the adjective “Jewish.” The only sandwich that used bread close to what a sandwich should use, was the third place, the $10 sandwich. It wasn’t REAL Jewish rye, but it had visible caraway seeds, the crust looked right, and it kept everything in one piece. Didn’t y’all even notice how all the breads just fell to pieces?Every time the bread looked like that, I could hear Patsy Cline wailing “I Fall To PIECES.” What about the mustard, another deli sandwich essential that went barely noticed? One place, maybe the third one, mentioned an anchovy mustard. Now THAT sounds interesting. But other than that one utterance, nothing. The mustard that I saw was yellow, the nebbishy yellow American mustard that couldn’t clear your sinuses like a good horseradish mustard would. There’s little more to say. You don’t close your eyes and pick a few delis blindfolded, unaware of what they offer. Besides, the best meat to judge a REAL deli on is beef tongue; a good tongue sandwich is, again IMO, the best of the best. But I’m talking about old-timey sandwiches and old-timey delis. It’s definitely different today, still delicious but suited to tastes that are easily offended by strong tastes like raw onions and by freshly-grated horseradish so intense that if you were within a room’s length from the kitchen you would be weeping. Nevertheless, sandwiches are my favorite method of food-to-mouth delivery. Many people around the world say that the best sandwich, hands down, is the dőner kebab. I’ve seen it prepared on lots of KZfaq videos; it looks interesting enough to be worth a try from you, Jon Barr. Oy vey, it’s 3:45am! Where does the time go?

Making me hungray

I've enjoyed a lot of your videos. In regards to Sarge's deli. Could you order a couple pounds of pastrami to take home to make your own sandwiches?