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    Katz’s Deli

    4.5 (103 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Pastrami Sandwich (on sourdough)
    Justin C.

    I came here thinking this was the actual Katz's Deli from NYC and was so excited to try it. I was extremely disappointing walking in to find that this "deli" is located in the back of a random generic liquor store in Burbank. I am honestly surprised that they are allowed to call themselves "Katz's Deli," since I'm sure I'm not the only one that came here thinking it's the NYC one... anyways... should've read through the yelp reviews closer. Regardless, the quality of the food, particularly the pastrami sandwiches, is very high. The pastrami is diced up into cubes, rather than slices. I would prefer them to be slices but the taste was still amazing. I tried the regular pastrami sandwich ($20) as well as the pastrami reuben sandwich ($23). While both are pastrami sandwiches, I would highly recommend paying the extra $3 to get it as a reuben sandwich, as it comes toasted and with Russian dressing and sauerkraut in it as well. The pastrami sandwich is pretty ordinary but the reuben sandwich is very delicious. The sandwiches also come with your choice of mac salad, potato salad, or coleslaw. We tried one of the mac salad and one potato salad, and they were pretty mid but not bad tbh. Service is nice. I believe the countertop is run by an older couple. It seems like they have been doing this for a while. We waited for about 20-30 minutes for our food. Again, it's located in the back of a liquor store so while we were waiting, we just had to awkwardly stand around in the liquor store. There is seating outside, but it was in the sun and it was a hot day today. We ended up taking the food togo to eat somewhere else. Overall, good food. Feels slightly deceptive with the name but surprised with the great flavors of the food. Solid 4/5.

    Elizabeth L.

    Katz's is just such a fun place to go. All of their food is great. We always get our to go and eat it at our hotel or at home, when we are nearby. They have the nicest service. Everyone is so kind and they are fast. I don't think it is open late so give them a call. It can get crowded, but the wait is not bad and it is worth it. The place is just so cute and always a comfortable place to be. Whenever you are in town it really is a must stop. They have a tuna melt that is to die for and all of their sandwiches are the bomb. It if is deli food, they have it. It is always fresh and made to order. The place is kept ever so clean and prices are very fair. I could eat there everyday, but my doctor would not be happy. They also have great soups. They are all great. We have had them all. Their pastrami sandwiches are also very good and who does not love corned beef. Have a great time.

    Pastrami on seeded rye with mustard
    Lisa N.

    I am in love with this place. I have had this place bookmarked but because of only opening on weekdays I had not had an opportunity to try it until now I wanted to try the pastrami and corned beef and got both and tried all three sides - coleslaw, potato salad and macaroni salad . All sides weee food fresh tasting and the potatoes and macaroni in their respective sides not over cooked I really like both meats - I preferred the seeded rye which had cornmeal on the edge crust which gave it more texture and I love caraway The unseeded rye was too soft for me and I missed the caraway but the other person trying it liked it. The slices of bread and meat portions were large . This sandwich will fill you unless you have a gigantic appetite You also got pickle spears which were very tasty Service was very personable, and yes this sandwich does not get made lickety split because it's handcrafted with care Would definitely return - I was sad when I was done - in fact I had ai help me with a couple of haiku to express my feelings Pastrami vanished-- corned beef echoes linger on. Taste fades, sorrow stays. Hands gentle, precise-- a man builds quiet joy between two slices of bread.

    The real deal
    Hovo T.

    If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. Amazing owners pastrami Sandwhich is the best in LA no doubt , thick chunks

    Lunch combo. Sandwich, side and pickles
    Michael L.

    This is my type of place, and the reason I review on Yelp! My favorite places to visit and ones to give exposure to are the local gem mom and pop shops. To begin, this isn't easy to spot place from the street. It's located within a liquor store in the back corner. Within the deli, you will find two smiling warm faces that are eager to serve. I found myself ordering the popular pastrami sandwich and went with potato salad. While I was conversing and waiting, the gentleman made sure to have me sample the meat -- delicious! Once ready he reminded me of the half pound of meat inside. He wasn't kidding. Sandwich was loaded and delicious. Meat fell apart and had great flavor. The rye bread was seedless and I appreciated the simplicity. Good and in your face until the last bite. Pickles and potato salad were a nice side. Now I want to return for chili, matzo ball soup and a few other items. I will be back!!!

    Pastrami Sandwich

    I got the pastrami sandwich and it was BOMB. Staff was really kind and service was fast. I personally love that it's in a liquor store cause I got my chips and drink. So worth it!

    David C.

    Oh my! We have a local spot for thick cut pastrami sandwiches! To be fair, I liked Wexlers before they closed and the other Katz in New York is still the king in my mind, but nothing in LA seems to come close these days and I have been searching. LA is over run with thin sliced pastrami which is fine once in a while, but after visiting NYC again this past year I was on a mission to find decent thick cut pastrami and the Burbank Katz is the only one so far which deserves my repeat business. Service is very friendly, but plan to wait a few minutes for your sandwich as they are made to order. Parking seems to be street parking only, but wasn't too hard on a Friday afternoon around 1pm. Also tried their corned beef on rye which was pretty good as well, but the star is truly the pastrami. The only miss might be the salads. Tried potato and macaroni and both were avg at best. Seemed like the bulk store bought type, but don't let that take away from the sandwich experience. The final touch is the pickle which was divine and paired well with the sandwiches. Last but not meat is the chili. Very good and happy we tried it but next time it's pastramis all around and maybe a chili dog or lobster roll if timing works out :) Five star for LA pastrami, but would be four stars if comparing to OG :)

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    Marion S.

    For years I have begged the gods for a Jewish style deli in Burbank. It didn't have to be great, it didn't have to be mind blowing good, just a place where you could get a corned beef or a pastrami on rye and a bowl of matzo ball soup. Finally, my prayers were answered. Katz's Deli is exactly what I wanted and it is great and it is mind blowingly good. I have found great food in all sorts of unusual places...but what are the odds I'd find another great sandwich spot in the back of a liquor store? Apparently high. Katz's (not to be confused with that one) is as hidden a hidden gem can get. Right next to the energy drinks and office supplies section of Village Liquor & Market, is a counter top where you can order some of the best food in town. The menu is simple, hot sandwiches like a Reuben or a tuna melt. Cold sandwiches like a chicken or turkey club. Their meats are apparently sourced from Burbank's own, RC Provisions, so even without taking a bite, I know it'll be good. The sandwiches come with your typical sides of coleslaw, potato salad, or mac salad...and of course, a pickle spear. Unfortunately, I was feeling under the weather and really couldn't eat a sandwich...but a bowl of matzo ball soup would be the perfect meal and it was. The larger size comes with two, almost baseball sized, matzo balls. To matzo ball aficionados, these are probably closer to floaters than sinkers, but there's still a nice bite to them. They soak in the rich broth, but don't get soggy. The broth has that schmaltzy taste to it where it's lip smacking good...and even though I drove back to the office, let it sit for a bit, then ate it...they were steaming hot til the last bite. They have a small pantry of things behind the counter and it looks like they make their soups from premade canned broth and a box mix, but even if that was the case, it was so damn comforting. Then you add in the little touches like tiny carrot medallions and the noodles, it was perfect. Fitting that a Katz's deli would leave someone smiling and satisfied. Katz's however is not faultless. Service is slow, but it's expected when everything is made to order. It is contrasted with wonderful people behind the counter who are working hard to get orders out. There's nowhere to sit while you wait or eat, it is strictly take out only given their setting. The prices are pretty steep too. Most of the sandwiches cost 20 bucks, which is a high price to pay for just meat in between bread...but that seems to be the going rate these days for quality, great food. I've paid that much for a sub par fast food meal, so at the end of the day it's worth it, but it just seems crazy that a corned beef sandwich and a bowl of matzo ball soup might cost as much as a steak dinner. I wish they were open on the weekends, but for now, their hours are 11-4, which tend to be the busiest hours on Olive Ave for parking. With all that said, this place is great and a welcome addition the neighborhood. It probably won't be a regular thing, but when my soul needs some nourishing and comforting food, this is definitely where I'll turn to.

    Pastrami

    Wow. Coming from OC, I happen to be close by and picked up 1 lb of pastrami. OMG. Melt in your mouth. This is the best pastrami I've ever had. I can't stop thinking about pastrami! Can't wait to get back to burbank. Thanks

    Pastrami on rye with mustard and mayo
    Jackson H.

    Deli is located inside a liquor store. The only downside was I waited about ten minutes in line and then had to wait another 25 for the sandwich, but maybe it was just a slow day. That being said, the food was delicious. I got the pastrami sandwich on rye with mayo and mustard. I've never had a pastrami sandwich before, so this was a first. Very tender, flavorful pastrami. Reminds me of BBQ I used to eat in the south with its flavor and juiciness. At first I thought $20 for a sandwich was a bit much, but honestly it was worth it. A very tasty meal. There are two tables outside for eating, actually a pretty nice spot on a sunny day to enjoy a meal. I'll definitely be back for more.

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    Woah! This got to be the best pastrami I ever tried. Thank you so much for the tastiest meat I tried so far! God bless this place!

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    Their Reuben pastrami is fire I'll be back, call to order so you don't have to wait, very nice lady that took my order too.

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    Best pastrami sandwich ever! And I was able to request lean pastrami. Will def return next time I am in the city.

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    They got the best pastrami and the best ray bread will keep coming to you guys thanks

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    Ask the Community - Katz’s Deli

    Is there a seating area?

    No there is not

    How many ounces of pastrami in the sandwich?

    Don't know about ounces, but it was close to half a pound

    Your food looks fantastic. What do you charge for a pound of corned beef and pastrami also is you pastrami the Smokey style like Katz's in Manhattan or the peppery type?

    Thank you Rick, first we are not associated with Katz in New York. Our pastrami is smoked. Our corned beef is cooked in a pressure cooker. We do sell meats by the pound. Our Pastrami is $28.00, New York Black. Our Corned Beef is $27.00 per pound.… 

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    3.8(1.7k reviews)
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    After our amazing dinner at Pinocchio restaurant we stepped over into the Monte Carlo deli for some…read moregelato and a black and white cookie. The girl behind the counter was so nice and kind. We ordered a small mango gelato, Italian chocolate chip ice cream, small cookies and cream. Could not leave without a black and white cookie. The place was so cute with all the Pinocchio dolls around the deli.

    Monte Carlo Deli serves authentic Italian pasta, pizza, and sandwiches. My go-to orders are the…read moremeat lasagna and the pastrami sandwich. The lasagna is delicious, and the noodles melt in your mouth. I like it because it's not overly heavy like some other lasagnas. It comes with two piecea of garlic bread. During my last visit, one was a bit burnt on the edges. The pastrami sandwich is really tasty, and the bread is soft but still has a nice chew. It usually comes with marinated diced tomatoes, but I always ask for them on the side. If you dine in, the sandwich comes with two deli sides. On my last visit, I got the potato salad and marinated artichokes and both were great. The potato salad was creamy, and the artichokes were super flavorful. For dessert, I tried the tiramisu, and it was a bit underwhelming. It had a slightly gritty texture. Since it's imported from Italy, I had high expectations, but I'm guessing it's shipped frozen, which might be why it didn't taste fresh. I wouldn't order it again. They also sell Italian cookies and gelato. The cookies are good, especially the raspberry ones. The gelato is really refreshing. I recommend mixing mango and raspberry if you like something tart, or trying the tiramisu flavor if you want something sweeter. It's a cafeteria-style deli, so you order at the counter, pay, and then find a table. They also have outdoor seating.

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    4.0(424 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    So, it was my very first time visiting an Italian Deli. I really wanted to try an authentic…read moreItalian sandwich. I drove around Burbank and just luckily happened to park my car near by. I also finished watching The Sopranos and well I did want to try "Gabagool" and see why it seemed like everyone on the show went crazy for it. So, I looked up the menu, and saw you can build your own sandwich, and I went for Capicola, Provolone, and pepperchinis. Along with tomatoes and other things. Best sandwich I've had in a while. The bread was nice and bouncy. Also, the servers were very friendly. Safe to say, I will be returning here for more awesome sandwiches in the future! :)

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    4.2(794 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I really wish I can gatekeep this place so bad, but at the same time, this place is so popular that…read morethere really is no need to gatekeep. I first found out about Handy Market on social media for their weekend BBQ about a month ago. As I had been craving bbq for a couple weeks now, I found today to be the best opportunity to give them a try. I placed an order for pick up the night before. I got kind of carried away with the order, as I wanted to try almost everything on the menu. The prices were absolutely insane! I think I ended up paying about 65 dollars for food that would easily feed me for a good 3 or 4 days. When I arrived to pick up my order at my pick up time, I had noticed my order was being packed. I asked the employees if I can leave my order with them for a bit so that I can pick up some meat inside the market. They obliged, and I went to the meat counter to order my beef back ribs to cook for tomorrow. For 5 pounds, I ended up paying about $34, which was definitely a bargain. They were also selling breakfast burritos and sandwiches in the store, which I found to be awesome. I took everything home and opened my bag of spoils. After I took everything out, I statted thinking of what I wanted to eat first and what I wanted to save for later. It was so much food that I thought I could feed an entire army. Definitely will be back for the breakfast burritos and sandwiches, and for the meats again, for sure!

    As a loyal customer of this establishment for over two decades, I have consistently visited the…read moredeli and meats department at least once a month. However, I am compelled to rate this establishment one star due to a particularly unpleasant experience with a female deli employee whose first name begins with the letter "J." Despite my frequent visits, the overall customer service in the deli and meats department has declined. The season butchers have been replaced with individuals lacking the necessary experience and customer courtesy that were previously present. Over the past three months, I have encountered the same issues with this particular employee. It is important to note that the fee charged for slicing a Tri Tip into a carton container is not the primary concern. The issue lies in the employee's behavior and attitude, specifically their unwillingness to properly wrap the sliced meat. This has occurred on multiple occasions, most recently at the checkout counter when the cashier pull the foil-wrapped package from the plastic bag causing the juices of the meat to spill all over the counter. This has happened to me every time this employee has served me. The Tri Tip sliced meat is dry and devoid of juices due to this careless employee's failure to wrap the meat carefully. It is imperative that this situation be addressed. Management should provide this employee, "J," with proper training on how to wrap sliced food correctly. Additionally, it is crucial the ambiance that all employees, including the deli and butcher employees, maintain a pleasant and friendly demeanor. A salutation is always appreciated. Despite these concerns, the BBQ remains outstanding as always.

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    Babushka is one of those "if you know, you know" places that the Valley always seems to hide to…read morecasual passersby, just waiting to be unearthed. It may just also be my favorite deli in LA for anything vegetable/side dish. As other reviews note, the selection of prepared foods for such a small shop is staggering. I've been coming for three years now, and while I'm guilty of ordering my favorites often, I think I'd have a tough time making my way through all of the foods on offer even if I switched it up on each visit. 4 different types of meatballs (the chicken breast one is to die for), lox, cabbage rolls, at least a half dozen cooked seafood options (shout out fish in tomato sauce), stroganoff, 3-4 different types of couscous and plov....and that's only half of the non veggie section. The cakes are great (Black Forest and walnut go hard). The Russian/Ukranian chip flavors rule. There are specialty candies and jarred foods and good looking fruits and veggies. There's an off menu soup with dill and little chicken meatballs that I'd recommend to anyone ailing in a heartbeat. And then, finally, we arrive at the salads and cold veggies. Nonstop bangers. The beet salad with prunes and garlic may sound wild for non Eastern European tastes, but it's unique and addictive and works. The potato salad Olivier? Best potato salad I've ever had. My wife has recently discovered the zucchini, which looks like a bunch of unassuming diced veggies but tastes savory and complex and herby. You'd be the hero of every picnic or backyard bbq ever grabbing side dishes from here. Seriously. The kind folks who work here will let you sample too, which is helpful when there are so many options. Some places wear their culture on their sleeve, fill your stomach with the love of a home cooked meal, and remind you that diverse communities are the heartbeat of this city. Babushka's is one of them.

    Babushka means "Grandma" in Russian in an especially endearing way. Babushka Grandma's Deli…read moreachieves that rare homemade style of handed-down recipes in its well-stocked deli counter of ready-to-eat meals for the whole family. "Grandma's Hands" sums up the comfort many of us associate with Grandma's cooking. The owners and employees are doing a five-star job at forwarding that kind of comfort to the community and customers here. First of all, everything is freaking deliciousness! Admire the always-on-point "People Love Us On Yelp" sign as you arrive. The free parking lot offers nice and ample parking spaces for disabled customers as well as tables upon arrival which can comfortably accommodate wheelchairs. Now don't get me wrong, I love fancy gastronomy featuring tres Nouveau French culinary techniques just like you but I absolutely ADORE borscht, stuffed cabbage and plav equally. (Even more sometimes!) I've been shopping here and picking up takeout here for a long time. My experiences have only been better over the years. The discounts can be incredible and I appreciate sale-priced groceries in today's economy as well as the opportunity to support local and international farms. Sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, low sugar and no sugar added cookies, pastries and cakes, caviar, dried fish, pickled Herring, perfectly ripe berries, smoked fish, halva, cheese spread, jams, and artisan teas, all five stars. But wait. Is it a Russian-American market where I find the most Ukrainian imported groceries and ways to support Ukrainian farming?! Yep! +Heart hands emoji+ This market does a great job of offering a nice seat and friendly conversation to the average dine-in customer. Stop by to sip on an imported pear juice. Try a bite of fresh cream cheese cake with berries. Ask for advice! Go for the Beef Plav which is an employee favorite. The Beef Plav here contains a generous amount of tender, lean beef with carrots, savory buttery rice and whole softly roasted garlic cloves. Yum! (Five stars!) I've found some especially healthy and nutritious food here for my health recovery goals recently. About six years ago, I had been exposed to high levels of radiation according to a good old fashioned Geiger counter. My health began to drastically decline and I became very weak. I could barely stand and I barely survived. I knew about a famous brave Ukrainian woman who had survived radiation exposure thanks to her unborn child. Her survival story led to me requesting female cancer screenings which led to the surgeries that saved my life. (**Confetti flying **) There's a very long list of doctors and people who have helped me survive and recover to whom I live for in gratitude. Our commitment to the people and values which help us survive the impossible compels us to rise to the occasion of coming back stronger and better than we ever could have accomplished before or alone. So I'm drinking bone broth, eating extra protein, taking vitamins. And lifting weights with steadfast determination to recover my strength and then some. (Go Navy!) No market has helped me more in this health effort than this hidden gem. (Many thanks!) I am the customer who buys ALL the boxes of pastilla. (SORRY OTHER CUSTOMERS!) Pastilla is a layered pastry made of baked apples and eggs white, no sugar and nothing else! It's a miracle of a snack! Tastes like apple cake, made of egg whites. Protein in my car after working out? Five million stars. ***** To all y'all spending big bucks on cold bone broth, consider the chilled chicken gelatin dish here. Khoolidets? -It's rich with real collagen, high in protein and perfectly balanced with firm carrots and vegetables.I love this dish! Five stars. A real life look young dish! My personal secret to looking a little younger than my age is recovering from surgeries and serious stuff through nutrition, hard work and most importantly, contributing to my community. Beat the odds. Cimb a mountain. Start a non profit. Save the world. You've got this! And. Yyou're going to look GORGEOUS while you're doing it because you're already beautiful just the way you are. If ever there's a pandemic, a zombie apocalypse, or problem, people will come to each other's aid time and time again. To offer encouragement, advice and help to achieve the impossible. Grandma's Deli Babushka is a good place to be reminded that we're in it together.:) Spaseeeba! I'm on a mission to recover improved again. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who is helping me with this mission! Cheers YELP! :)!

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