DELI/ SANDWICHES/ SMOKED FISH
Alidoro: Deli/ Sandwiches. 105 Sullivan @ Prince – Spring; 27/18/22/M; Huge, amazing sandwiches. Many say the best in the city when prepared by the owner; Giant sizes.
Barney Greengrass: Deli / Smoked Fish; 541 Amsterdam @ 86th; 27/18/19/E; The sturgeon king; Caviar, smoked fish; Old NYC institution. Lox! Highest rated gourmet deli in NYC; Sable like butter; Brunch with in-house seating; Have a Bagel w/ Lox
Ben’s Kosher Deli: Deli / Sandwiches; 209 W 38th @ 7th Av; 21/17/17/M; Incredible Pastrami is key; Potato latkes; Pickles. Corned beef sandwiches large enough to live in;
Carnegie Deli: Deli / Sandwich. 854 7th @ 55th; 23/16/15/E; Beef Pastrami, corned beef; Huge sandwiches; Cheesecake. Spend $20 of a sandwich platter but it will fill you for days. NYC Institution.
Friedman’s Deli: Deli / Sandwiches. Chelsea Market; 21/15/16/M; Owners of Pastrami Queen; Piled high sandwiches; Giant portions; Perfect for lunch.
Katz’s Delicatessen: Deli / Sandwiches; 205 Houston @ Ludlow; 24/16/16/M; Excellent deli. Pastrami & corned beef specialists. Landmark. Complete Jewish Deli experience; Everything is huge.
Manganaro Foods: Deli / Sandwiches; 488 Ninth @ 38th; 24/19/19/M; Italian Grocer, store, caterer, prepared food shop; Takeout; Coffees; Sandwiches; Deli; Chicken Parm!
Murray’s Sturgeon: Smoked Fish/ Deli; 2429 Broadway @ 89th; 27/19/22/E; Incredible smoked fish, lox; Sliced beautifully; Brunch; Deli Items; Sublime Nova – the real deal.
Petrossian Boutique: Smoked Fish; 911 7th @ 57th; 28/27/25/VE; #1 rated for smoked fish & caviar. Very expensive & top notch. Tiffany’s of caviar; Also, pastries, chocolates, & other treats.
Russ & Daughter: Smoked Fish. 179 E. Houston @ Orchard; 28/24/24/E; Stellar Smoked Fish; Lox; Chocolates; Herring. Jewish deli – perfect for lox, sable, whitefish, & caviar.
Sable’s Smoked Fish: Smoked Fish. 1489 2nd @ 77th; 28/21/25/E; Amazing Lox; Bagels; Coffee; Salmon; Lobster Salad; Salmon, sturgeon; Caviar; Bagel & Lox sandwiches to die for; Friendliest service. They also have an impossibly good array of salads including crab & lobster.
Sandwich Planet: Deli/ Sandwich. 534 Ninth @ 40th; 25/14/21/M; Any sandwich u can think of; Excellent quality; Cheap! (100 types); Best for take out or to go; Amazing value.
Sarge’s Deli: Deli / Sandwich. 548 3rd Av @ 36-7; 21/15/16/M; Mile-high sandwiches; Tuna & potato salad; 24/7; Huge portions; Tuna Salad; Great breakfast. Just a cool scene- laid back.
Second Avenue Deli: 162 E 33rd @ 3rd- Lex; Number 1 rated in Zagats before it closed due to a rent increase in 2006. Re-opened in November 2007 with same ownership. This was my favorite deli pre-closure and it has the best pastrami sandwiches on earth.
Stage Deli: Deli / Sandwich. 834 7th @ 53rd; 21/17/17/E; Deli, great Pastrami, Corned Beef on Rye is best; Absurdly huge sandwiches. Touristy.
Viet-Nam Banh Mi So #1: Deli. 369 Broome @ Mott; 23/9/15/I; Vietnamese deli with famous banh mi sandwiches; Get it spicy! Pork, chicken or vegetarian styles; Unique NYC experience.
