Finding The Best Pastrami Sandwich In New York | Food Tours | Insider Food

[@dean828]

I enjoyed the friendly conversation between Harry and Joe, as much as I did seeing all the delicious Pastrami sandwiches they had to eat!

[@WaiiMiii]

Least thorough ever. Only three places and strong emphasis on Jewish despite Harry only mentioning it in passing before....hm!

[@dragonwitch27]

@WaiiMiii You do realize that pastrami sandwiches were created by American Jews, yes?

[@WaiiMiii]

@@dragonwitch27 Duh, obv. They've visited on previous visits too but given current climate this is deliberate. Harry on a recent video said he only just knew he was Jewish

[@philipjones8513]

Definite genuine rapport between these two. They like each others company, you can see it, hear it and sense it.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Bio Perine USD SGD

[@Voodooblue89]

The food tours series is one of my favorite things. I get excited when I see a new one pop up. Joe and Harry have such good on screen chemistry and make these all really entertaining.

[@bhasty1]

You guys work very well together. Start your own channel. I'd watch it.

[@voi907]

for real. insider better pay them well or they should bounce.

[@shekel2356]

They don't like each other enough to start a business together. Employees work, partners would not

[@summitsummit3634]

@@shekel2356where have you come up with that hahahah?

[@shekel2356]

​@@summitsummit3634You can just tell, it's like a civil pleasant work relationship, they're not friends or anything. Seems really obvious to me

[@elphive42]

Every one of Insider’s food creators has their own channel. If you’re interested in seeing more from either of them, check them out!

[@KillerTacos54]

This series with Joe and Harry’s is literally the definition of magical

[@TheClanBlade]

I went to Katz for the first time ever 2 weeks ago, It was quite pricey ($27) but soooo good. A whole slow cooked brisket for a sandwich that can feed two people (don't forget the pickles and cucumbers they give you) is 100% worth going to.

[@alejandroramirez4470]

joe is crazy talking about allowing Harry to eat pickle with the sandwich when that's how it's supposed to be served.

[@Akuu820]

I went about 10 years ago and my one regret was splitting the sandwich between two.

[@RFSpartan]

Lol what do these people weigh hundred pounds each ?

[@mrpurple33]

The pastrami sandwich is now 28.99. Jesus.

[@gerardoduran4240]

@@mrpurple33gonna be $35 in 6 months surely

[@swollengoods]

what i like about their videos is that they never denounce a place they visited on the list if they didn't like it, they just give their own opinion on it which I think is a very respectful way to go about it instead of bashing a place because its not their favorite. Overall these videos are so easy and fun to watch I hope we continue to see more of these guys in future videos.

[@devanman7920]

You think the fact they won't call a place out could take away from them opinion?

[@charitysmidutz498]

I would love to see you both head to Japan and do this with George!

[@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111]

No, Canada at Matty Matheson or Vietnam or Korea with Sonny from The Best Ever Food Show.

[@JoeAvella]

@@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111I would love to work with Sonny!

[@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111]

He is also a top tier creator. I think you guys would mesh incredibly well.

[@jaswantpurba]

@@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111 working with Sonny would be awesome, we need to find someone to make this happen haha

[@atharvabhosale3529]

Definitely!

[@eilidhb03]

Do you know why I love Food wars and food tours so much, its not overly edited. Some food review programs really overedit with sound effects and loud voices, you guys don't need that! I really want to eat a pastrami sandwich!!

[@adnanroni]

Haha love the chemistry between these two--- they have very different approaches to food and life in general, and many times feels like they just politely tolerate each other, but all are good!

[@ShoelessJP]

My health today has been very poor, I was very happy to see this posted because my brain really needed to see this. Thank you Joe and Harry.

[@J-146]

I hope you get well soon bro 🫡

[@gamefox35]

Rooting for you!! Hope you feel better soon :)

[@DeepEye1994]

Get better soon, I am recovering from COVID (last night was the first night I finally managed to have an uninterrupted sleep, my system fighting the virus and my temperature going up and down kept me up for three f*****g nights) and watching this video has helped me cheer up and get some appetite back to eat and enjoy a more hearty meal.

[@AliCoxMusic]

Hope you’re feeling better now 💚

[@coyotelong4349]

The Harry-Joe bromance is KZbin gold

[@Kay_Watermelon]

Ugh I'm sooo flippin' glad to see knishes and matzo ball soup featured!!! Such amazing foods, you could do a whole episode of just those.

[@cactaceous]

I lived on Ludlow in the mid 00’s and I used to go to Katz’s for the Turkey and Brisket sandwiches which are amazing. Last time I went it was double the price it was close to 20 years ago.

[@OrAngeAnArchy]

Today its $25....i remeber the days when it was $12-15.....it that post covid prices :(

[@devanman7920]

@@OrAngeAnArchy Its gone up that much since Covid?

[@OrAngeAnArchy]

@@devanman7920 Yep. at this moment, I believe its still either $25 or up to $27 per pastrami sandwich. Granted it always was a large serving that can feed 2 people, but still.

[@alexchainey.]

NYC Pastrami is the only deli sandwich I d pay over $20 a serving for!

[@radioguy1667]

I just realized that Joe seems like the kinda guy that would seem to be extroverted but is actually very reserved and Harry is the quiet but very eager extrovert.

[@finjibuns]

Love this series but as a Brit living in London I feel like no one here is ever paying £20+ for a sandwich. There's some great sandwich options in London at markets and I think they top out at £12. Above that and people are giving it a pass as you can go and have a meal with sides. Great episode

[@scottshep8978]

It's more expensive in NYC than in most places. But reasonably priced for how much you get.

[@tycimaglio9222]

Not only is it a product of NYC just being expensive (especially right now after some bad inflation recently) but the main reason pastrami sandwiches are expensive is the cut of meat - brisket is a pricey cut of beef - even just looking at BBQ places in the Southern US, their brisket sandwiches are almost always the most expensive on the menu and in states cheaper than NYC they still end up being similar in price since the meat itself is just expensive - also comes down to the fact that it is cured for a month and slow cooked, all that time is expensive too hope that explained a bit, they're not expensive solely for the purpose of being overpriced lol they're just expensive sandwiches to make

[@finjibuns]

@@scottshep8978 I suppose if you split it like was being done in the video it's £11 a half which still isn't great but at least you get to try the sandwich. That's what a lot of those places in NYC feel like to me. Very gimmicky. They are a try once experience for tourists and maybe once a year for residents. I can't honestly imagine there's office workers popping in at lunchtime every week to buy a $25 sandwich or is that cost reflective of food prices in general in NYC now?

[@scottshep8978]

@@finjibuns but with a side or two you easily make two meals out of it. Just the sandwich itself will fill you up and not need another meal anytime soon. I'm not disagreeing with you. It is expensive. But for me it's worth it. I have not visited NYC recently so I can not say if it's a normal price.

[@jaehongsong4904]

@@finjibuns That's not good price for NYC at all. Sandwiches usually cost max 15 dollars in NYC and it's relatively large portions. Considering high median wage in NYC it's probably on par with UK prices. Pastrami sandwich is not something you get often since it is an expensive cut of beef in the first place

[@firstname__lastname]

I've never been into pastrami sandwiches... I always thought it was kinda ridiculous and only for show (like how ridiculously big they are). But that first sandwich looked amazing! The pastrami almost looked like slices of steak!

[@OrAngeAnArchy]

Granted, you are not wrong that they are ridiculously big. But, what is great is they actually taste equally ridiculously good. I've had cold-cut pastrami like boars head and the fresh out of the smoker ones that they had is miles and miles better. Highly recommend any of those 3 places IF you ever get a chance.

[@hettbeans]

@@OrAngeAnArchy Boars head pastrami is a shanda. It has to be shelf stable so it lasts in the case at Publix. There's almost no fat on it. What's the point!!

[@hettbeans]

It's possibly the king of sandwich meats. It has to be out of the smoker, not grocery store crap.

[@OrAngeAnArchy]

@@hettbeans I mean true. But if you've never had it hot out a smoker you'd never know how good pastrami can be.

[@OrAngeAnArchy]

@@hettbeans If you never had it, you wouldn't know what you were missing. I used to have pastrami boars head....I can't anymore after having it fresh from a smoker. Quality wise its just not comparable. But, this is only from having both.

[@redcomet0079]

I’m so happy right now 🥹 keep doing Food Tours 🥪

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[@redcomet0079]

@@thecommodore5241 Yeah you’re def stalking me now LOL 😆

[@user-by7bc1rc2n]

I love the chemistry between these two presenters and I really enjoy the content whether in the USA or UK. Please keep making more of these videos with these two men. We want to see more!

[@trusttheprocess4775]

OH MY GODDDD ANOTHER FOOD TOURS WITH JOE AND HARRY LETS GOOOO KEEP THEM COMINGGGGG

[@DrLilo]

What Joe said about pickle slices ruining other things, that's how I feel about when they put a slice of lemon in my coke at a restaurant. I didn't ask for lemon coke, you've just randomly ruined my coke. And now it has a pip floating in it.

[@mell_gif]

Nice to meet you both @ Katz. A highlight when I was in Manhattan 👍🏻

[@GCohen9782]

How lucky us New Yorkers are that we get to experience the perfect sandwich at a these great places (and many others).

[@adamazzalino5247]

you guys need your own travel show. If you both aren't hosting something in the next years I'll be sad.

[@Dugie555]

New York just screams Pastrami sandwiches. Love these two’s chemistry and commentary. 🥪👏😋

[@adb1917]

Haven’t watched it yet but I’ve never been this excited about pastrami

[@halfshadowzero5776]

When you do another Food Wars in London Joe has to try a Donor Kebab

[@KyleIams]

Puts ketchup on it

[@davidz2690]

Yeah from Green Lanes

[@eleanormadziva1283]

Joe is my favourite American of all time! He is incredibly funny!!!!

[@gabe2308]

The contrast between the two of them makes these guys work, it doesn’t hurt when good food is the bridge

[@carmineanastasio]

I took my entire family and drive 2 hours from Poughkeepsie for pastrami sandwiches from 2nd Ave. Deli! Superb sandwiches and “2nd to None!”

[@yelinaivone3711]

The way Joe describes how he doesn't like pickles so relatable! 😄

[@mrlevity1984]

Love these Food Tours videos. Harry and Joe are awesome together. Thanks!

[@davidnacey7281]

"It's a tougher chew", he says, just before he takes another bite that looks absolutely effortless.

[@lynnetracey8828]

You two are quintessentially representative of your two countries. There’s no mistaking the more arrogant & confident American versus the people-pleaser softer & more humble Brit. Perfect pairing! I agree with many other people here that you guys should do your own channel. It’s great!

[@80smusiclover8]

Bout time this 2 are back . I miss these 2 n there magic. Def need there own channel

[@samooky]

I am so glad that 2nd Avenue Deli is being shown! I grew up eating there! Their sandwiches are amazing!

[@brocksisson7128]

Joe and Harry have a chemistry that is yet to be matched by any other pairing, there is just something about them.

[@albo4055]

You obviously haven’t watched much television 😂

[@acapulcogoldpablo8096]

Plain and simple... Joe and Harry are a dynamic duo.

[@RTLB207]

My husband and I love pastrami sandwiches. I make them for us at home all the time. Here for new recipes and ideas!

[@patdfobrox]

My fav food hosts at it again! The videos when you are together have such good chemistry.

[@tedhodge4830]

I have actually seen this exact food tour before, but I haven't seen it with Harry and Joe, and this was it.

[@dameanvil]

00:29 🥪 Katz's Deli, established since 1888, is the first stop on the quest for the best pastrami sandwich in NYC. 01:04 🥒 Key to a good pastrami sandwich: piled-high thick slices of pastrami that almost fall apart when you bite it, with an ideal meat-to-crust ratio. 02:36 📸 Katz's pastrami sandwich impresses with its softness, tenderness, and perfect ratio of ingredients. 05:40 🍽 Despite initial skepticism, the host is immediately convinced of Katz's pastrami's excellence and beefy flavor. 08:14 🌆 The journey continues to 2nd Ave Deli, known for its classic and unchanged recipe since 1954, offering a thick pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup. 11:35 🍞 The pastrami at 2nd Ave Deli is thinner but boasts a rich, buttery flavor, with the host pondering the preference between seeded and classic rye bread. 13:58 🥖 The hosts sample two types of pastrami sandwiches at 2nd Ave Deli, comparing the classic rye and seeded rye bread, appreciating the unique flavors. 15:31 🥤 The quest concludes at Liebman's in the Bronx, one of the last authentic Jewish delis, offering a renowned celery beverage alongside their pastrami sandwich. 16:27 🥤 Trying celery soda, which tastes more like apple; discussion on celery's flavor. 17:29 🍞 Evaluating a visually appealing pastrami sandwich with a spiral formation and thicker bread; emphasis on marbling and fat content. 18:33 🥩 Tasting a dense pastrami sandwich that feels like good value for money; likening the taste to bacon due to marbling. 19:33 🥒 Experiencing pastrami saturation and discussing the impact of pickles on the overall meal; contrasting opinions on pickles. 20:47 🤔 Reflecting on the friendly vibe of a pastrami place and the importance of traditional elements in crafting a great sandwich. 22:16 🍔 Analyzing the subtle differences in pastrami sandwiches from different places; attributing the excellence to years of tradition and practice. 23:42 🏆 Declaring 2nd Avenue Deli as the favorite, citing reasons such as the steaky, beefy flavor, balanced elements, and a better mouthfeel. 24:42 😅 Expressing the overwhelming experience of eating a significant amount of pastrami in one day and humorous remarks about cardiologists.

[@eventidewatcher]

bless

[@abhinavarunmenon3149]

go get a job man

[@Kwijiboi]

Bravo

[@shubhnamdeo2865]

I can't understand if this is GPT framed or you actually wrote this

[@dameanvil]

@@shubhnamdeo2865 That is a very racist statement, but I can bet you can't understand that either.

[@mikel.601]

I haven't been to Katz in like 8 months... watching this, I think a stop over after work, otw home, to grab a sandwich is in order! 🤤

[@JKahn85]

Great episode! If you ever come to Baltimore you need to try Attmans. Over 100 years old and they make their pastrami sandwiches thinner cut the way you guys liked them.

[@wiley420]

The chemistry between these two is off the charts............

[@MrRom92DAW]

The thicker hand sliced melt in your mouth cuts at Katz makes the difference for me, but I do like the seeded rye you get at 2nd ave. Katz is just plain old iconic.

[@soonergomer]

Come on guys! Get your own channel! You two are hilarious and work really well together!

[@carolynridlon3988]

I'm not a pastrami fan - but give me a pile of corned beef with mustard on rye (or pumpernickel ❤) them your up my alley! Now both of them need to do a around USA for BBQ! Don't forget Texas brisket (the un- marinated version of brisket)❤

[@OldGuyInColorado]

There are a lot of seeds. It's a bit generic to just call them seeds. Caraway seed is the common seed used in Rye Breads, it has a very unique flavor.

[@Chavinrm]

Harry at 0:53: I trust Danny DeVito with my life. I guess Harry never went to him for a car advice. 😂

[@francinegumina4157]

I love you two hosting together!

[@ShinRekka]

Watching this is why I give foods more than 1 try before judging/disliking it since eating something just once is not enough to see if it was judged by the food itself or from the place you got it from. I never even ate pastrami before but seeing Harry become a pastrami convert in one day is what trying new foods is all about. You might not like something the first time because the place you went was just mediocre but you'll probably like it if you had it somewhere else.

[@AlistairGale]

When Harry met Joe: I’ll have what he’s having.

[@catliciousoz]

Oh my heart, another Harry and Joe food tour ❤❤❤❤❤

[@flona3008]

Please make another food tour in another countries, it's gonna be awesome 😍

[@alexia3729]

Harry and Joe. hands DOWN best hosts

[@TyrannosavageRekt]

One of my favourite snack meals is kind of a combination of two of your recent videos, with a few extras; The Reuben Bagel! Rye bagel, mustard, pastrami, pickles, and swiss cheese. It slaps.

[@taiyah_byron]

I've been to both Katz and 2nd Avenue deli. I ordered the same set of sandwiches, pastrami and roast beef. Hands down, 2nd Avenue deli is better all-round; quality, taste and service.

[@alexkoronec4326]

Ok, but actually Sarge's deli on 3rd Ave and 36 st is better bet

[@ThePsmith1985]

The first one 🤤 I’m from Scotland we love a sandwich (or a piece as we call it) need to visit America one day 😊

[@johnjones9065]

You love haggis 😂😂😂😂

[@ThePsmith1985]

@@johnjones9065 I certainly do not 🤮🤮🤮

[@ashe1317]

i love these two; they're so well-balanced as a duo. it'd be cool to see them branch out of NYC, though; i know they've been to London before, but i think going back there or going somewhere completely different would be cool to see as well. Chicago, for instance, since Joe's already brought up at those dogs are his favorite. y'know.

[@missouriluv]

​@nightwaves_ Joe is from Chicago so I think he could do it just fine.

[@drerod8543]

Ive never been to nyc but your best of nyc series got me looking for the day i hit the big apple

[@UltraDoug]

Having visited many places in NYC, I can say without doubt that the best pastrami sandwich I’ve had was at Sam’s Deli. It’s the only place that offered pastrami on garlic bread. Sounded odd, but lemmie tell ya…..absolute heaven. Next level 😎👍🏼

[@telemak]

moved from nyc five years ago, I still wake up some mornings salivating for katz's

[@D3ZG1978]

We’d make about 15 sandwiches in the UK with that much pastrami 😂

[@TriviaDelinquent]

Very excited u went to Leibman's, they never get the same attention but are fire

[@l.0303]

Best Combo on KZbin. You guys should do so much more tours together. ❤

[@lemonynora]

It would be epic to see them travel around the world together or even just visit more places in the uk or USA together

[@ChrisbeFoSerious]

The answer is Katz’s. No need for a 20min video. Have now evolved to getting their Reuben and it’s just bliss every time.

[@Choco-kr5ev]

Best series on this channel

[@user-iv9er3nr6z]

❤ handcut pastrimi straught out the cooker

[@ro.3645]

Now hold up, that katz sandwich looking kinda on the light side that it usually is…..definitely a sign of the times

[@varunaX]

agreed. it didnt look like a 30$ sandwich at all or as big when i had it in the past. shrinkflation for sure

[@Ora-DR]

Gotta love the server at 2nd Av 😂 He was so disappointed with the amount of food they ordered (just soup and one sandwich for two people?!), he just had to bring them another sandwich. Just like a jewish grandma who has to make sure the kids are full.

[@MarcGonzales-m3z]

David's Brisket House is super juicy and sweet. My Favorite spot right off Franklin Ave.

[@hasaniennis442]

Awesome a new video with you guys! I can't stop watching this series, please keep them coming.

[@pandoraeeris7860]

My perfect pastrami sammich: Sourdough rye, grilled Sliced very, very thin, and lean Creamy dill Havarti Pickles, peppers Tomato Mayo Dijon Dill weed Fries Mozzarella sticks

[@jakeo1209]

Oh, such lovely memories. I used to work on Park Avenue and 24th. I would walk all the way to Houston during lunch to get the sandwich. Sour pickles only. And I would get in line with just that one guy because he was the one who was the most generous with pastrami. Funny thing I saw. A sandwich guy asked a customer, do you want sour pickles, half sour, or both. The customer gives him this "what kind of question is that" look and says, no only sour, of course.

[@BattleBornCowboy]

Pastrami and Reubens are my go-to sandwiches. If I lived in New York City area, I would be broke on sandwiches, lol.

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda at 16:59. It uses celery seed extract in the flavoring. Plus there is a corn syrup fructose sweetener.

[@SlamBolts]

Joe and Harry have sucha great chemistry, across the globe and right across the table!

[@multimedia6358]

Finally my most awaited video is up on KZbin. Thank you Food Insider

[@jakemaanimeikalainen248]

It's crazy to me how you are allowed to call that white bread rye bread in the us!

[@siltstridersftw]

I've never had a authentic Pastrami Sandwich but they sound super good.

[@michaela7100]

Delirious food tours with Harry and Joe

[@fullpulse2000]

Man want a pastrami sandwich now!

[@mikebrice3724]

I didn't want to go to Katz when I visited NYC since I thought it was a tourist trap but our hotel was really close and we had time to kill. Honestly that pastrami sandwich was great and it really is a fun atmosphere. Would recommend it to anyone!

[@lightningwingdragon973]

I'm not Jewish, but I love making challah bread. It's one of my favorite baking recipes.

[@doloreswilliams6826]

Katz's, I miss it so much. Reminds me of my childhood and life in NYC.

[@chrisharrison5967]

You two.guys are amazing together! I'd pay to watch you're own series/channel

[@waltersherrod549]

Try David’s Brisket House in Brooklyn next time.

[@joePARKS]

I've had the Katz's Pastrami and its all that - my fav NYC sandwich was at The Carnegie Deli - so happy I ate there before it closed

[@madebytam]

Everyone always complains about price, but if you compare it equally to BBQ meat prices at smokehouses cuz it is brisket, it's actually the same if not cheaper in some cases

[@paulradzwill]

I really think you guys need to check out some amazing Jewish deli’s in LA. There are some amazing places there. Daughters and Nate and Al’s are amazing! Langer’s is awesome too!

[@gnomevoyeur]

It's a nice set. I would have liked to see Pastrami Queen, just because Bourdain recommended it.

[@chili1593]

Pastrami Queen is the best

[@SamanthaIreneYTube]

Ive been to all these places. Tbh, my opinion is that Katz’s does it best.

[@claudiaweidman1004]

Great video. Can’t go wrong with a good pastrami on rye. 😊

[@TNAgaming150]

Currently eating Katz while watching a video on Katz. It’s fantastic during lunch time. It’s incredible between 11-and 3ish. this coming from a local lol

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Yeah 2nd Avenue looked incredible, could see your facial expressions too at the flavour I knew they were going to win

[@heyitzhan8325]

"brain has been melted by family guy clips" he was so real for this

[@Deathisall]

That LA Aztecs jacket is legendary. Keep it classy.

[@jergervasi3331]

I miss Katz's so much. That sandwich is as good as they describe. BTW, Canter's Deli or Nate 'n Al's if you're in Los Angeles... also great.

[@PetrasPetrified]

Love you both

[@annisanegara5399]

There's so many NYC episode. I really didn't expect that, I thought it would be just 3 like the UK . But I'm enjoying it

[@hannesschwan6284]

It’s just two friends enjoying some food, but it’s great