Jewish deli · Lower East Side, New York City

Katz's Delicatessen

Katz's Delicatessen: Jewish deli in Lower East Side, New York City. Order: Pastrami or corned beef on rye with mustard and pickles; a knish and a Cel-Ray soda.

100No. 49 in America on the Restaurant 100

Chef's pickWhere to eat pastrami on ryeAlways a lineStop on the New York City food walkSandwich shop

What to order

Pastrami or corned beef on rye with mustard and pickles; a knish and a Cel-Ray soda.

Hand-carved pastrami on rye

Why go

The ticket-and-counter deli where the meat is hand-sliced in front of you. Time Out calls it a tourist trap that still serves excellent food, and it holds a lot in one sandwich.

The landmark since 1888; thick, peppery hand-cut pastrami is still the standard to beat.

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Address
205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Price
$$
Hours
Mon-Thu 8am-11pm; Fri 8am-11:30pm; Sat-Sun open 24 hours (per Time Out) (as listed; check before you go)
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Seen in Time Out New York, theinfatuation.com, 6sqft.com, Afar, ABC13, The Infatuation

Also nearby in Lower East Side

Russ & DaughtersTao Hong BakeryRuss & Daughters CafeClinton St. Baking Company
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Researched October 23, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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