A historic Lower East Side deli — pastrami on rye remains one of New York’s defining dishes.
Why It Belongs on the List
One of the important delis in America — Katz's on the Lower East Side has been serving pastrami and corned beef hand-carved from whole cured briskets since 1888, and the pastrami on rye is among the best sandwiches in New York.
What Stands Out
- Pastrami on rye — among the best sandwiches in New York
- Hand-carved from whole cured briskets since 1888
- Lower East Side institution
- Take a ticket at the door — don't lose it
- The most iconic deli experience in America