Katz's Delicatessen

Jun 28, 2005

Where to Sit: The sign hanging above the table made famous in the movie "When Harry Met Sally" should help you find the spot.

The sign hanging above the table made famous in the movie "When Harry Met Sally" should help you find the spot.

A wonderful Lower East Side artifact and originator of the World War II slogan, 'Send a salami to your boy in the Army.' It is one of the very few New York City delis that still carves pastrami and corned beef by hand, which makes for delicious sandwiches.

Everything and nothing has changed at Katz's since it first opened in 1888, when the neighborhood was dominated by Jewish immigrants. The rows of Formica tables, the long self-service counter, and such signs as "Send a salami to your boy in the army" are all completely authentic. The lines still form on the weekends for giant, succulent hand-carved corned beef and pastrami sandwiches,...

Food25 Decor11 Service14 Cost$26

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Sure, it's tacky, noisy, and rushed. Sure, the Formica is worn, the service gruff, and the sandwiches way too big. But New York wouldn't be New York without this classic Lower East Side Jewish deli and its kosher-style corned beef, chopped liver, and pastrami. Remember When Harry Met Sally? This is where the "I'll have what she's having" scene was filmed. P.S. Don't forget to tip your carver.

New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!