Katz,s was just a good reasonably priced deli until "when Harry met Sally"..then it became a tourist destination. Edit: Rents in New York are so out of control that ‘When Harry Met Sally’ probably saved Katz’s from becoming a Citibank. Guess you take the good with the not so good.

Katz's was famous long before "When Harry Met Sally". Pastrami is always overly-expensive. Delis have somehow managed to create a mystique about the brining, the smoking, the steaming, and even, absurdly enough, the slicing! If you ever get to Montreal, try Schwartz's Deli's Montreal Smoked Meat. It's almost as expensive, but has a more distinct flavour and is more succulent. Make sure you get "medium-fat", or "fat" though...all deli meat is inedible if you ask for "lean". P.S.: The bagels are better in Montreal too...St. Urbain.

What's the TIP for. This is a self order self serve place. You literally have to stand in line outside then wait inside and go to different counters with tickets, etc.

I love the way it goes from you saying "Wow that is amazing" to him going in the most unenthusiastic way "Pretty good" 🤣

I went there 5 months ago for the first time and honestly, a bit of a letdown. Not so much because of the money, but the corned beef sandwich just wasn't that great, almost surprisingly so, considering all the hype. It's actually very thick and chunky, not thin sliced at all really and all sandwiches like this( French dip sandwiches, corned beef, pastrami) should really be thin sliced, those taste the best and are the most flavorful. It was still a bit expensive. And contrary to what people are saying, they do accept both cards and money, they have a separate place in the back for taking cards and up front by the entrance they take cash. Most important thing, don't lose the ticket they give you when you walk in for any reason, you give it back to them when you pay and leave, $50 charge if you lose the ticket for any reason, so hold on to it no matter what. Also lastly, if you really want to get the "real" NY sandwich,go to Sarges Deli,bar none,the best,miles above Katz's.

Put in to comparison, we over in Tenerife now, Aberdeen steak House by the craicmasters shop, we had two pints lager, toasted bread with dips, chips, and two mixed grills, the price, 20.20 euros for all of it, terrific value, the sandwich at Katz looked lovely, pricey, but as you say, hey its the big apple. 8/10

It may be a tourist trap, but damn, that pastrami is great! And the price doesn’t seem to bother anyone as the lines are longer than ever. Three cheers for Katz’s!

I went there last week and it was expensive as you say but I felt that it was it’s own experience really. All food in NYC is damn expensive and this was something different. I would definitely still recommend it to anyone going to NYC though - the sandwich itself is the best I have ever had and yet so simple. And they did accept card payments when I went so that’s something they’ve obviously improved since you guys went.

Still but a teenager in 1965 I moved to New York into a 4-floor walk-up just a little further east of Katz’s. One day I stepped into the deli, my first visit, and ordered a roast beef on rye. The big ruddy-faced man behind the counter wearing a butchers’ apron and a little round cap balanced upon his giant head sliced the beef and assembled a most beautiful sandwich. I eyed his masterpiece and asked, “Got any catsup?”. His already ruddy complexion turned bright red barely holding back his anger, “We AIN’T GOT NO CATSUP!” That was the day I learned that you never should defile a most perfect roast beef sandwich with catsup.

I went there this past Monday and paid with a credit card. You do that on the side where you order your drinks. Here is a tip, if you don't mind eating deli for breakfast get there at 8am when it opens to avoid the crowds.

Another fantastic video from you keep up the good work love all your videos from the states will have to visit there soon 👍👍

I've lived in NYC my while life. I have never had the urge to go there. Us New Yorkers know the real sandwich shops

Looks amazing to be fair but you’re right… way toooo expensive for a sandwich!

It's not cash only. You can use credit card at a separate counter in the back near the sodas.

Just 10 years ago, a sandwich there was about 16 dollars. Even that was too much for one. Katz's is good and all (especially their reubens and hot dogs) but honestly just go to a corner bodega for a chopped cheese for less than 10 dollars.

Credit Card Pro-Tip: The cashier at the front only accepts cash. However, if you want to pay with a credit card (including contactless), there’s a special register by the beverages where someone can ring you up too. They don’t like to advertise this, and the front cashier was rather unkind to force you to use an ATM (and probably pay fees).

Look at the line outside the place, Katz is a great place. Who the heck is comparing this to Bens deli? Are you insane? No comparison. But you are going to pay for it. Katz is a nice treat when visiting the City. I’m not sure who wants to visit NYC anymore. But Katz’s is a historical hot spot.

You brine the meat for 20 days , then smoke it for 12 hours, then rest in oven for 12 more hours , then keep steamed till service , if it so easy just stay home and save your precious 45$ Easy choices

Katz's isn't cash only or at least the last time I was there (2019). You go to the left past the cutters and can pay with a card unless something has changed.

Could fly to Tenerife and get a Tesco meal deal with change for that price!

I've been eating at KATZ for 60 years. It's the best Deli in Manhattan. I love their food!

I’m watching Rate My Takeaway guy at Katz deli, he’s just seen the prices and nearly had a heart attack 😂😂

a british opinion on anything food related doesn't mean very much if we're being honest. i went katz to experience it. the food is excellent. paying a little extra for it to eat in such a historic restaurant is fine by me as a tourist who will only ever visit nyc a few times in my whole life.

Was waiting for this upload 😄😄😄 Thankyou

You guys were sitting in the self-serve section. What did you feel compelled to leave a $5.00 tip behind?

£30 quid for a Sandwich , and I thought the garages was ripping me off . Nooo

I have been going to Katz since i was a kid with my parents and I'm in my 70's and yes it was popular then way before when Harry met Sally And yes it was always pricey but the. . sandwiches then were thicker. Conceivably you could make 2 sandwiches from one

Overpriced? Probably. Overrated? Nah.

$26??? Screw that. I ate there once and it was NOT worth the wait.

I've come to learn that if any establishment has wall to wall pictures of famous people everywhere, it's probably a tourist trap and way overrated.

Overpriced? Yes, but best pastrami sandwich I've ever had. Went there many, many times over almost 30 years.

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Another great review, production and presentation. You're absolutely spot on. I live in Manhattan and go to Katz's twice a year. Still the best pastrami sandwich in NYC. Yes, the prices are high, but so are delis like Pastrami Queen, 2nd Avenue Deli, Ben's, and Mendy's. Sarge's is the most reasonable but still high. That said, pastrami is expensive to produce. I can't even fathom how much Katz's pastrami sandwich would cost if the family didn't own the property?

I love that place.....I spent $85.00 for 3 people...it was the best....fries, half sour pickle. The soup...so good...and the sandwich pastrami...lots of mustard....the best

That is ridiculously expensive unbelievable

When you going to do another live lee? That last one was so funny 🤣

9 out of ten. It is a bit expensive but it is a NYC icon so you will always pay a bit more for the experience.

Think the sandwich is like $25, $35 must be with drinks. Also, it's counter service, don't think tip was required. So $25 for 2 people is probably ok

Great video once again Lee, looking forward to the Vagas videos with you on the Insta letting us know you are on the way, you little, little, little teas ya lol. Take care and keep safe my friend.....

I was in a MaccyD's in manchester many years ago and some guys ordered a root beer in a coke cup, of course one lad copped for it and his face was a picture, he went back to the counter and asked if one of the staff had cut themself and put germaline on it as his coke tasted of Germaline.... apparently, a popular prank ! MaccyD's took it off the menu some time later.. I love the stuff.

I always preferred Sarge’s Deli on Third Avenue. Much better food

There are so many great places to get Pastrami or Corned Beef for less and get more! It’s basically a tourist trap. I’ve eaten at Katz’s a few times the sandwiches are very good, just over priced, but that’s NYC!

Great place Lee. I was in there about 35 years ago. Brilliant atmosphere. Great vlog. Ps. I need an iPhone 13 pro the picture quality is fab. 🚗🚗💨💨👍👍👍👍👍

I'm having 6 large slices of corned beef in between two big chunky pieces of buttered wholemeal bread, while I watch this video. Cheap, delicious and just as good.

I have been to the top “deli’s” and Katz’s is the best. People complain about the cost, but they give you more than twice the meat than other del’s, and they give you pickles at no extra charge.if you notice the cutter sliced the pastrami and put on the plate so that you can taste, so that you are satisfied before he makes the sandwich. Put a nice tip in his cup and he will add some more pastrami. My drink of choice is Dr Brown’s Cel-ray Tonic, or Cream Soda.

Anything in tourist manhattan is overpriced

My wife and I went there back in 2015. While I can't remember the price of it, I do recall that we couldn't even finish one of those beasts between the two of us. Super yum!

Omg I just had dinner and that’s still got my mouth watering 🤤🤤🤤 I didn’t realise it was hot till I saw the steam coming off it, delicious 10/10 and good to see you having the local food Macca 😏 keep it up kidda 👍🏻

I'm a New Yorker. It's a great pastrami sandwich but it's very expensive. But if I'm in the neighborhood, I'd might buy it again for like $40 I think. Maybe not, it's $40

8.8 is a decent score, the sandwhich looked amazing. So expensive though, that would put me off ever trying it.

Just in from work and the wife is power walking tonight so I have to wait till later , this is a review I’ve been waiting for so super excited . All I got told is there is a lot better delis and a lot cheaper but I won’t say anything untill I’ve seen this beauty 👍 channel is amazing infact the best in the wooooooorrrrrrrlllllllldddddddddddd

Hello Lee over £30 for a sandwich and a drink sounds pricey to be fair the meat looked very nice and plenty of it, makes the Tesco meal deal look a steal at £3.

What 45 bucks I would rather starve

Price includes resort fee.

Thanks for your honest review Lee & Damien! 👍😊 The sandwich looked tasty, but yeah expensive place. How’s poor Martin? 🤣

Gosh Lee ever since i started watching you around six weeks ago youve had another 10,000 subscribers so therefore Congratulations my friend Xx

I couldn’t eat a sandwich with that much meat

Katz is theater for your mouth with a real NYC vibe…Like a Broadway show only with beer and pickles….To complain about NYC being expensive is like complaining that Niagara Falls is wet!!!

They do cash only because a 3% charge will be added to transactions , they have running costs, wages etc, they do cash to keep the price down. They pay fortunes in taxes , use cash whenever you can mac for small day to day stuff, you also need an alternative way of paying for food etc when the systems are down.

There's a lot of meat on that sandwich, I don't think it's overpriced. If there was less meat I would say it were overpriced.

Most deli food is overpriced! Unfortunately the deli is a dying breed as many have permanently closed across the USA

No pecan pie? A week eating out in NYC probably cost two of us about a grand...and we didn't even try any pastrami! Glad we didn't.

Finally worked it out. You had your "I ❤ NY" t shirt on and they thought "TOURIST"

Oh my word Lee that pastrami sandwich 🥪 Looked absolutely amazing 🤩 my friend I’ve got some pastrami from Tescos in my fridge and I have mine with a bit of gerkin relish and Heinz Salad cream yummy 😋 Xx

I ❤️New York and I remember years ago when it wasn’t so expensive now it’s ridiculous prices. I was there in 2016 and found it expensive, best cheap food was the 99c pizza slices and they were great 👍

went to Carngie's many years ago same size approx unfortunately it's now closed

Loving the vlogs mate. I'm off to NYC in 3 weeks. Really want to visit Katz's but 30 quid for a sandwich is ridiculous.

Truly, $35 for a sandwich & a can of soda! There are loads of places in NYC with very good pastrami sandwichs cheaper & better!

I got a flight to new York 3 years ago for £38 with virgin Christmas special and you paid 45 bucks for a buttie madness

During the cutting, good pastrami was chucked into the bin. That saddens me. 😔

It's not the best Pastrami sandwich in NYC, but it's the most expensive. Nobody has the right to charge that kind of money for a single sandwich. It's a tourist trap, and a licence to print money. Ask any New Yorker, most don't go there.

Blimmy that's is a pricy butty, no gold leaf and you didn't even get anyone at your table throwing salt on it. Best work an extra shift if i go there :-)

I am a lifelong NYer. Many great Jewish delis have disappeared. As a result, Katz is one of the last games in town. The pastrami is tasty, but they hack it, as opposed to slice it. As a result, the sandwiches collapse and fall apart. A great sandwich should be constructed better.

I agree. Last time I was there I vowed to never return. Way overpriced, nasty people waiting on you. No thanks

Crazy price for what you get tbh but it seems popular. Two things that kind of put me off is how crowded and noisy it looks and you really could get at least another sandwich out of that amount of meat they give you, that's just too much for one sandwich.

It was very famous way before Harry Met Sally and that's such a third level association with the place. It is what it is. Cash? So what?? Its a once a year visit knowing ahead of time its expensive. Bring cash (but I believe they take credit cards and you are not correct about that.) Forget When Harry Met Sally. Nobody cares about that when they think Katz's in NYC. Its the history, a place to visit once a year, very NYC ....just a historic place despite the overpriced sandwiches. Everything in the restaurant world...post pandemic...is EXPENSIVE!

Looks like a good sandwich 😋iam loving all your posts 👍 stay safe 🥞

Overly expensive yes, but you gotta do it once in your life.

last time i was in thre was for my 40th, had a sandwich so big i had to eat half and put the rest in my pocket for later, only after visiting a few bars later did i find it, ate the rest on the way back to the hotel really drunk and tired, looks great and would visit New York again sometime, great vid too Lee.

The amount of meat on a single sandwich in the US is something else. Oy vey! 😵‍💫 Why this country keeps expecting tips on top of outrageous prices for a “walk in” sandwich beats me.

Everything is more expensive in Manhattan These business pay really high rent which reflects the price I've never eaten there but seems like their giving you a sandwich enough for 2 people You can't eat there everyday but it's a nice treat once in a while

Comparatively, I ate at a salt beef sandwich Beigel Bakery on Brick Ln this past Aug and can honestly say it didn’t compare to Katz’s corned beef. Don’t get me wrong, I liked it and it was a bargain but it fell short of a Harold’s or Katz’s sandwich and not having seating and a line outside didn’t make it an experience one gets at Katz’s either. Again, I really liked Brick Lane and my culinary experience in London (cannot get over a private dinner party at F&M, then a private tour of the closed store) and hope to return to London again soon!

I ate there the first week of December and they took credit cards then. I don't know if they've always taken credit cards or just recently started taking them.

I once won a quiz by performing that Meg Ryan scene in the film round. It was a work do organised by solicitors we use. We won the whole thing by one point. One of my managers on retirement said in her 30 or so years at the company my performance was her most memorable moment! But of course I was very ... very ... drunk lol. That is a mental price for a sandwich. No doubt the meat looked good but for me there was too much of it. Could you taste the bread? My score 7/10. .

Had this argument loads of times in America , why should the customer tip ? , its compulsory there ...It’s down to the employer to make there wages up the wages ! , a tip should be at the customers discretion not automatically paid !!! America is getting expensive !! No dought about it Lee .

Does anyone have any good alts for a reasonably priced pastrami sandwich in NYC?

The irony! I was literally going to put it in the comments to visit this place! First thing I always associate with this place is THAT SCENE from When Harry Met Sally!! Even Adam Richman from Man v Food rated this place highly. It always seems to be very busy there. Looks like you went there on a 'quiet' day. I know you normally have to get a ticket, then you order. I've never been to NY but my mother was there in the sixties when she was a nurse at Yonkers General. Loving the vids as always 🙂

Good video. Hey folks, how about a video discussing how to safely find restaurants the locals frequent when you are visiting a strange / different city.

Katz does accept credit cards you just have to take your ticket to the catering stand. South of the fries and beverages.

I was there this weekend, they take credit cards. But yes they are expensive.

The owner of that place would be making so much money. He should send Meg Ryan residual checks because without that scene in that movie this place isn't nearly as popular and always full.

I used to live a few blocks away and the only thing that stopped me going there more often was the queues - and its anything but all tourists. One issue is that rising rents in the Nolita/Soho area to the west are creating issues for places like this. Its not as if they make their money off booze sales. So that Sandwich, with a lot of meat is expensive. If its packed, or if you just want to sample Jewish treats, there are quite a few other places nearby, for example Russ and Daughters.

They don't want to pay credit card fees.

The last time I ate there the food was very disappointing and way too expensive. Not worth the money.

Glad you enjoyed the best pastrami sandwich in the world. They are cash only so as to avoid paying credit card companies a fee for using their service. Who cares about convenience for the customer, when there is always a line out the door? I agree that is it way overpriced, though (but not overrated!). Still, I don't know what you did to pay $40+ dollars - this sandwich is $22.95 and a soda is about $2.50 more. Also keep in mind that this sandwich is big enough to feed two people.

Who walks around NYC without cash? Almost every other business is cash only in Manhattan.

2nd Ave Deli on 33rd is about 23 bucks for their pastrami so it's right up there. Epstein's up in Westchester is about 15 bucks, so if you want pastrami or corned beef your going to pay. But even Mickey D's is over 10 bucks for a large meal so I'd rather spend the money on a huge pastrami sandwich that might do for 2 meals.

Try a less famous Deli Mr Mac, and reduce your costs lol, I saw your video on the one pound burger in Blackpool and you loved it lol.

never been there but I tried Canters Deli in LA much the same thing I guess, I loved every bite and are happy that places like this exist, and by the looks of it you did split the sandwich so around 20 bucks ain't so bad I will say for what you get :)

I went to Katz Deli over 10 years ago. I got a pastrami sandwich with a side of fries and a drink plus tip. And by the time you factor in your taxi there and back to your hotel with the tip for the taxi driver, it came to well over $125 for lunch. The sandwich was very good but it wasn't $125 good