We’ve now gotten word from Pastrami Queen’s owner that the new location (at 138 West 72nd Street) will open on Tuesday, December 8. The soon to open space was previously home to Fine & Schapiro, which closed for good earlier this year.
Reduced prices will be on the table for Pastrami Queen’s first two days in the neighborhood.
Pastrami Queen has been operating since 1956, starting out in Queens. They currently have a location on the Upper East Side at 1125 Lexington Ave, between 78th and 79th Streets, and ship nationwide.
The late Anthony Bourdain is quoted on Pastrami Queen’s website as having said “The first thing I get when I’m back in New York is a pastrami sandwich. Pastrami Queen is a really good pastrami sandwich — if not the best, among the very best. Just a good, nice mix of fat and lean. It’s the real deal, served warm on fresh, soft rye bread with the right kind of mustard. Good pickles. And they deliver — very happy with that. I get a cream soda. It’s a quintessential New York meal for me.”
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Known for their overstuffed sandwiches with 80z portions of pastrami, as well as corned beef, hard salami, smoked turkey and more, Pastrami Queen also offers deli meats by the pound, soups including matzoh ball, chicken noodle and kreplach, a popular potato knish, kugel, franks in a blanket and more.
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Kosher or not-the best pastrami,as per Mimi Sheraton-It is sumptuous.
.cut with a slicer ???????? hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
This is good news! Real Jewish delis are almost extinct. Pastrami Queen is the real deal. Their split pea and matzoh ball soup, kasha knishes, brisket and pastrami served on Orwashers seeded rye all superb. Support these places! These independent NYC businesses are rapidly disappearing
I meant “Honestly Ronald” . . .
I did a double take when I saw that they have 80z portions of pastrami! That’s a big sandwich! I think it should say 8oz. Someone hit the zero instead of the “o”. I’ve eaten at the east side location and they do make a nice sangwich.
where on the UWS will it be ?
72nd Street across the street from Tip Top Shoes between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenue
Hope these guys are good!
Honestly, Dan, I was never a fan of “hand cut” meat (as per Katz’s). Not that I want to read the NYTimes thru a slice of pastrami, but I like thin.
Katz’s is delicious (I had it shipped to me twice during lockdown!) but looking forward to trying this one!
you will not be disappointed.The pastrami and tongue are succulent.
A monumental improvement over Fine and Schapiro.
The one I walked into on the UES was unconscionably expensive. YES, I walked out.
$9.30 for a KNISH?!
SO glad it’s finally opening! Was sad when Fine & Schapiro closed (had been going there since 1982; I live one block away ), but Pastrami Queen is an excellent substitute. I’ve been going to the East Side branch when I’m there. It’s neck and neck with Katz’s. The only problem is it is quite expensive; however, when I do takeout, the Pastrami/Corned Beef combo lasts me 2 meals ($23!). The matzo ball soup isn’t the best I ever had though.
The menu (attached) is a JOKE!
Look at the prices.
$30.00 for a friggin’ sandwich. Oh, I forgot…comes with two pickles. That justifies it, eh?.
Ridiculous and no thanks.
These prices $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ are absolutely insane even if the sandwiches are humongous. Only in NYC.
No thanks.
NOTE: One sandwich or hot dog per customer at this two day sale, and the sandwiches are “sample size.” Don’t get too excited!!!!
Thanks. Forgot about the whole enchilada, but when I was salivating about it before, I did imagine getting more than that!!!