Along with the Second Avenue Deli, Katz's dominate...

Along with the Second Avenue Deli, Katz's dominates the New York Jewish deli scene. The formula at Katz's is slightly different, providing diners with tickets that facilitate counter ordering (there is still plenty of tabletop seating). In the end, the products are equally delicious and you can't go wrong with either. The pastrami on rye will melt your brain and bring you back to the 1880s when Katz's first opened. Prices, of course, are solidly in the 21st century -- but well worth it for the best (along with 2nd Ave) pastrami in NYC. Get yourself a cream soda and a square knish and you're back in Old New York.