Pastrami Queen

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138 W 72nd St
New York, NY 10023
Nestled in the vibrant Upper West Side (72nd), Pastrami Queen reigns as the quintessential Kosher Delicatessen in New York City. With its mouthwatering pastrami sandwiches, known for their tender, perfectly seasoned meat and crusty rye bread, every bite transports diners to a culinary paradise. Alongside their pastrami, the matzah ball soup is a heartwarming classic, featuring fluffy matzah balls swimming in a deeply flavorful broth. Pastrami Queen stands as an iconic establishment where the traditional flavors of Jewish cuisine meet the discerning palates of modern food enthusiasts.

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Carolyn R.
12/7/2025

Good flavor on the pastrami and corned beef. Rye bread was very dry as was the potato pancake.

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Sam J.
7/30/2025

Pastrami Queen was certainly a classic NY deli/diner. The 72nd street location was not crowded, which was great. Clean, which was great. The problem is the sandwich, was not great. The sandwich is...

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Audrey R.
11/7/2025

tried out pastrami queen bc everyone I personally talked to was a fan but the yelp reviews make this place sound borderline fraudulent - every person at my table HAD to try the classic pastrami...

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Ann S.
9/6/2025

Ok- I'm from the Midwest. I have no business reviewing pastrami places in NY, I know. But, I'm gonna. I thought my Sammie was very, very good. Way better than most pastrami I can get back home....

Michael V.
12/14/2025

With the dearth of Jewish delis in the city, it pains me to have to write this. I could stomach the prices if the food was good and the staff seemed to give a damn or was even modestly organized...

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