The food here is very good, a little expensive tho. 4 stars only because the waitress was a little old and had bad hearing so she kept messing up our order. The food came at all different times because of this. Other than that the staff is nice and the food is great. Nice place to come to once in a while. read more

Mill Basin Kosher Deli - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was leaving the beach after a good bike ride and wanted a good burger.. I looked on yelp and after calling Mill Basin I thought I'd give them a try. I ordered a pastrami burger and fries. When I arrived I noticed this was a REAL deli!! Not a bodega.. I was happy when I saw the variety of kosher deli foods the price was a little high but expected from a real deli like this one. As I waited To my disgust I saw what looked the the manager/owner use his bare hands to move hot dogs that were cooking in the display window from one side of the grill to another! To add insult to injury the same person went and grabbed more hot dogs with his bare hands and put them on the grill. Yuk!! He was an older heavy Caucasian man. Everyone else I observed was wearing blue gloves! I am a big hot dog fan!! I will not be ordering from here though after seeing that I just hoped and prayed he did not handle my food I ordered my burger med, it came med well.. still good though!! I even ordered another item because the food looked so good, this was before I saw the hot dog situation though. Food 5 stars, staff 5 stars, manager - no star ( be more sanitary) read more

A great place to eat I especially like the hot pastrami on rye and potato pancakes but all the food is fabulous

October 23/2020 it was big disappointment after I got my corn beef sandwich it was dry not tasty .This place now during Covid 19 I would not recommend at all. read more

Very good sandwiches and kosher meat. Huge selection on the menu. The matzah balls are huge and a favorite. I love the fried onions and perogies. Plenty of tables and a private room. Never a long wait. Check it out! read more

Good Brooklyn deli. I've had their barley & mushrooms, kasha, Israeli salad, pastrami egg rolls, brisket kreplach, and some cold cuts. All of the dishes were good. Nothing was overly salty or buttery like some other delis and caterers. read more

Great food and service !!!! Staff is always pleasant and professional!!! I usually order the pastrami on rye. Square knish is perfect

I am born and bread in Brooklyn. As a child we ate at the deli all the time. My sister and i went shopping and then for lunch. The memories of the flavors were perfect. The food was delicous. Corn beef and pastrami heaven. Worth the trip. read more

Mill Basin Kosher Deli - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I ordered deli for a shiva visit from Mill Basin Deli. I arrived to pick up the food earlier than planned and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. They prepared the order efficiently and rapidly. The presentation and arrangement of the platters were extremely attractive. More importantly, the food was delicious and received glowing reviews. If you want service with a smile and delectable food, Mill Basin Kosher Deli is the place to go. read more

If you're ordering a corned beef and pastrami sandwich, you better be prepared for some fat. No matter how hard you try to only eat half a sandwich or order the meat extra lean (and I try both), you're bound to clog an artery or two. It's just part of the game. But now, I'd rather not see the fat. I guess I'm just as bad as the carnivore who doesn't want to know where his meat comes from. And I do have a hard time watching a lamb being butchered. I don't want to think about the fact that my hamburger was once grazing around a farm. So I prefer fat that is well-marbled throughout rather than a big chunk of fat on the side of my meat. I would never eat the leftover lard from a prime rib, but would have no problem devouring a well-dispersed and marbled kobe steak. The fat on the corned beef at Mill Basin Kosher Delicatessen was pretty dispersed but it seemed to almost overwhelm the meat. There were little nuggets of deliciously buttery pickled meat, but the fat definitely outweighed the protein. The pastrami didn't seem quite as fatty, but the smoky spicy flavors were there and scrumptious. When I arrived at Mill Basin, I was surprised and impressed by how crowded it was on a weekday afternoon. It was so removed from the city that it reminded me of the suburban delis in South Florida that I grew up on. But as soon as I entered, the intense aromas of pickled meat pervaded the air and I realized I was in fact within the five boroughs. One of the cool (kitschy?) things about this deli is that they are also a full-on modern art gallery. The owners have collected works of such famous artists as Marc Chagall and Roy Lichtenstein. So instead of having a collection of celebrity photos hanging on all the walls, there's real art! You can experience a nirvana of great comfort food while critiquing the works of Erte. Besides the fatty corned beef (which some would look at as a good thing), my only real complaint was that the pickles and cole slaw were not automatically delivered to the table. The bus boy asked me if I wanted them. Seriously? Maybe they're trying to prevent waste, but this is a Jewish deli. That's like asking if you want cheese on your pizza. I should also mention the latke chips. I read about them before coming out to Mill Basin and even though I had already ordered enough fat calories, I figured I wasn't sure when I would get out here again so just had to try them. And I'm very glad I did. They were a creative treat. The latkes are sliced thin and fried until crispy so that they really are somewhere between a pancake and a potato chip. Greasy doesn't do it justice, but delicious will suffice. And with all that fat and greasy, I left satisfied (if a bit bloated). No wonder I fell asleep on the subway ride home. And I dreamt of deli sandwiches, Art Deco, and long commutes. -eatthisny read more

The absolute worst Seamless experience we've ever had, ever. We ordered at 7p.m. At 8p.m., we get a call asking for directions from a guy who clearly didn't know how to google or map the address we gave him. Twenty minutes later, still nothing, so we called the business. Fifteen minutes later, he finally arrived. The food was awful. 100% stone cold and required me turning the oven on to reheat. The $15 corned beef sandwich had maybe 1/4 inch of meat, at most, that wasn't even flavorful. The Matzo ball soup - had literally no seasoning. Campbell's could have done better. The fries had potential, but lacked seasoning...and freshness. We paid $42 for absolute crap that arrived 1.5 hours after we ordered and was nearly inedible. Not to mention the delivery fee of $5 - why should anyone pay a delivery fee that steep when they have such poor delivery service? I had to make my husband go get it when it finally arrived so I didn't lose it on the guy. Not to mention the fact that the bag he handed us reeked of cigarette smoke. Just never again. read more

Consistently the best deli in Brooklyn The pastrami #1 The corned beef#2 You Get them both when you order the "twin delight" (I like mine extra lean and its still juicy) If you want to put it out of this world order it on garlic bread It's absolutely heavenly!! Enjoy! read more

Pastrami Burger. Oh. My. God. Best meat I've ever put in my mouth (insert sexual innuendos here, I don't care. It's the only way to describe it). I salivate just thinking about it and it's good I don't live nearby, because I'd be well on my way to obesity and a heart attack. It's pricey, but they give you a really decent amount. Their homemade fries are delicious too. And the smell that hits you the minute you open the door makes you want to try everything in the deli. Literally the smell of heaven. Two reasons for 4 stars instead of 5. The first reason is that I was not able to have cheese on my burger. This is probably a really unfair reason to deduct a star because it IS kosher and I get the whole not mixing meat with dairy thing... but cheese is one of my favorite foods and a burger isn't the same without it (I easily rectified the situation by adding it myself when I got home). The second reason is I wasn't all that impressed with their pierogies. They were definitely edible, but they were bland and too doughy for my taste. My boyfriend really liked them though. read more

This was an old family standard for us for many years. This year, we decided to have Thanksgiving Dinner here and make things easy for my wife (and I). It was very disappointing. I had pastrami which was reasonably good, but my wife ordered the thanksgiving special - a total let-down. The turkey was not fresh, it was served with no real turkey gravy, no cranberry sauce and no taste. I do not think I am a harsh reviewer and i wanted to so like this -place but - "Meh", the supplied Yelp title for a 2 star review says it all - a good deal of money and no real value. Its back to the 2nd Avenue Deli for us !!! It's worth the trip - this was not. read more

Been eating in this deli for over 30 or more years. Food always been very good. One thing that was very bothersome is in a Kosher deli, they choose to have three big screen TVs with CNN on I'm very confused, why would a kosher restaurant watch CNN on three big screen TVs? What is a known socialist and communist station. read more

Meats hang all around. Inside; a cozy atmosphere. Luscious meats. Latkes too! Big- Ass Sandwiches. Innovative omelets. Nice macaroni salad. Dill and sour pickles with an Excellent crunch. Love the pea soup with croutons! It's worth a trip to the middle of nowhere. (Part of Best NY Delis: The Acrostic Series) read more

This is the best Jewish Kosher deli I have ever stepped foot in. OK so the smell of pastrami and corned beef take over, this is such a cute deli, with plenty of seating, as well as a full service take-out area. This reminds me of Seinfeld, a place where Jerry, Elaine, Kramer and George would come to talk about nothing and of course eat the best food ever. OK so you sit down and are served with bottomless coleslaw, macaroni salad and garlic/half-sour pickles. Sooo good!!! Now we come to picking the food, the sandwiches are by far the best....picture soft rye bread, warm lean corned beef and the best pastrami also warmed and lean. OK so I would like Swiss cheese but this is a Kosher deli...so no CHEESE. The sandwiches are huge so please have a friend to share with. My favorite is the corned beef/pastrami with coleslaw and Russian dressing. Sooo good. I've also had the turkey/pastrami combo with sauerkraut and Russian dressing. They have many different types to choose from. They also have yummy Matzo Ball soup, which feels so good eating. They have knishes, Kosher all beef hot dogs, brisket, tongue and rotisserie chickens. I guess you could say whatever your little heart desires, Mill Basin will have it. Please if your in the Mill Basin area, you have to go here and have a soup and sandwich....its worth the calories. read more

Rip off alert . This is a corner stone for the Jewish population of Mill Basin but don't expect real NYC Deli anymore . I ordered a hot dog for my son and it looked like it had been on the grill for days so I sent that back for the next sucker. My $14 dollar brisket sandwich was tasteless and dry beyond belief with not enough meat to justify the price . Let's not forget the fries with that order that were $5 bucks expensive for the small portion. It's insulting to me that the owners are ripping people off now as the Mill Basin population moves to Florida . Never again a $45 dollar mistake read more

I have been coming to this kosher deli for many years. My family grew up here. The food has stayed consistently good. Always seem to go back to my favorite turkey on club (the best I've ever had) and fries. My son comes back for the matzo ball soup. read more

Mill Basin Kosher Deli - Just like grandma's - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My favorite deli in NYC. Every once in awhile the corned beef can taste a bit briny, but the service is good and and the food is even better. Whenever I go on a long trip I always stop by beforehand to pick up a few sandwiches for the road. They also happen to make great burgers, which are pricey, but worth it. The beef tastes much fresher than from a lot of other delis, and you get a lot of it. If you eat in, I highly recommend that you try the flowering onion, because it's big, crispy, and just totally awesome. I've only ever had a better one at the New York State Fair, and let's face it, it's hard to beat the fair. This is probably as close as it gets. Good luck finding a better kosher deli than this one (actually kosher, not just "kosher style"). read more

It had been many years since I ate at this kosher deli. My family is from the area, and we ordered from here from time to time. Back as a kid, I never really appreciated Jewish food. Not so today. On a recent nostalgia trip to a few places nearby, my girl and I made this our lunch stop. It looks like a typical, low-key Jewish deli. The only item of note are the various paintings by Chinese artists. This is interesting, as the place doubles as an art gallery (smart idea). They also have a nice, big party room located next door as well under the name the Peach Pit. Our server was very pleasant and efficient, even helping some of the elderly guests to get up and sit down; on the contrary, the Indian bus boy working that day was annoying enough that eventually I just told him to leave us alone. That aside, there isn't much like drinking a Dr. Brown's black cherry in a Jewish deli that, thankfully, can still cook the old school way. We started off with an order of latke chips and matzoh ball soup. I have no idea why someone hasn't thought of making smaller, crisper latkes like this before, instead of the hockey pucks you normally get. They were crunchy with soft potato innards, and greasy without being too much so. Pretty damn perfect with some applesauce. The matzoh ball soup was a sizable portion with a great matzoh ball, although I typically prefer more shmaltz in my soup. For accoutrements, their cole slaw and pickles (particularly full sours) were great. We split a pastrami on rye for our main, which was tasty. The pastrami was melt in your mouth fresh with flavor to spare. A little lighter on the spicing and marbling could've been a but better, but a great sandwich nevertheless. I just wish they had better rye bread; their homemade mustard (great) was needed to rectify this. All of that, with some leftover latkes and part of the sandwich to go, was a pretty epic lunch. Great to see my old neighborhood holding down the Jewish deli tradition. With Dolly's now a few storefronts down, this is a block I will be returning to again soon. And with Adelman's now gone, this is one of only a dozen delis at most left in Brooklyn. Patronize it, as the food deserves it! read more

Mom sis and myself went to mill basin deli this morning for the pastrami deal. 1lb of pastrami and 1lb of salad (the macaroni salad is awesome) gets you a 2nd lb of pastrami for free. For 65 bucks we got 2lbs of pastrami, 1lb of macaroni salad, 4 knishes, 2 loaves of rye bread, and i got myself 2 hot dogs with onions and mustard. The hot dogs are amazing! I recommend the 2 hot dogs and a knish deal for 7.99 which is what i wound up getting. Have not had the pastrami as of yet, just waiting for later on to make them sandwiches. Mill basin deli is worth the trip. Great staff and food is always worth a visit. Quick, had the pastrami, knish, and macaroni salad... AMAZING!!! I could live on this food but that would be dangerous. Even their rye bread is incredible. Get over there and get it all! read more

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Mill Basin Kosher Deli - Jewish penicillin - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A wonderful addition to NYC delicatessens (particularly in this far reaching outpost in Brooklyn), but it lacks the grimy charm of Katz's and the elegance of Ben's Deli (of Long Island) and NY fame. Food-wise, the sandwishes are great-the pastrami is moist and peppery, the corned beef succulent. The potato salad could be more flavorful. The french fries are excellent. A nice and unexpected touch mixing Art deco art (Erte) with delicatessen! read more

I used to love this place, I really did. I ate here pretty often growing up. Understandably, my tastes may have changed, but at this point I really think I'm over it. In the past year, every time I've gone I've been increasingly disappointed. Their pastrami is still great, and so is their chicken salad. I still love their cole slaw, which I feel like they serve less and less of now than they used to. I had the Mill Basin Turkey club for lunch on Saturday though, and I think it's getting to be the last straw for me. The turkey was bone-dry, and consisted of a massive wad of sliced turkey stuffed into the lower half of the triple decker. The pastrami (the best part, was in the top half, and was crowned with the tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise. The pastrami is already so moist, it doesn't NEED any fixings. It would have made a lot more sense to make the turkey the top layer. Not only that, but it was served on toasted white bread, which just made the sandwich even dryer. I tried piling on cole slaw and pouring salt over the turkey, and those measures helped a little bit. I really feel like they put a lot less effort in than they used to though, as far as the sandwich's execution. If I just wanted a slab of meat on bread (which I wouldn't) I could buy the meat there and do that at home myself. If you aren't going to make an effort, the sandwich is going to be a disappointment, no matter how tasty the filling might be. read more

Grew up in the area. The place has taken a bit of a dive in recent years. That's mostly due to quantity and price. Quality is still great. To be clear the food is still really good. The pastrami and corned beef are top notch. I love the split pea soup, so skip the bland matzoh ball and get the green stuff. The overstuffed sandwiches are great but not so over stuffed anymore. Get one anyway read more

This review is for the hot dog I just ate here. Only the hot dog. When I got here, I really had to pee but when I saw the hot dog I forgot all about peeing. So this review does not include a review of the bathroom. Only the hot dog. I really like hot dogs. I also really liked the hot dog at this deli. It had spicy mustard. I like spicy mustard on hot dogs. The hot dog also came with a bun. The bun was just okay but I really liked the hot dog. I didn't get sauer kraut on the hot dog because sauer kraut is gross. The hot dog was not gross. It was really tasty. The reason it was so tasty is because it tasted so good. Buy a hot dog here and eat it. You will like it. Unless you don't like hot dogs. Then you will probably not like it but you might still like it because it is a really good hot dog. I'm sorry I couldn't include a review of the bathroom. It is probably a good bathroom. But not as good as the hot dog. read more

I have family in Brooklyn who drag me here nearly every year when I visit. I'm still trying to figure out why. Service is horrible. Every time I point this out the family chuckles and says "Well, that's Brooklyn for ya." Forgive me, but I expect clean tables and enough clean (and unbent) silverware for everyone. It's a pain to have to ask for a fork because it's next to impossible to get the staff's attention. Even when the place isn't busy. I've sampled most of the menu by now, and nothing stands out. The macaroni salad and cole slaw taste just like the stuff you get at the grocery store. The pickles are even less inspired. Last week I had a very unimpressive brisket with broccoli that had been steamed into submission. The apple strudel was forgettable. The only dish worth the calories was the chopped liver. But, the bar was pretty low. Didn't take much for it to stand out. I simply can't figure out why everyone raves about this place. Brooklyn deli's must be sad indeed if this is the best around. read more

I decided to come based on an Yahoo article which listed this place as number one for a pastrami sandwich. The pastrami on rye was filled with lean, thinly sliced strips of pastrami. The meat wasn't too salty and had a nice flavor. Even though the menu had it as an overstuffed sandwich, I would have called it stuffed. I managed to finish the whole thing so it couldn't have been too overstuffed. At $11.95, it was a bit overpriced. Sure, they give you a plate of pickles and small bowl of coleslaw. These were listed as unlimited but no one came to ask if we wanted more when they sat empty. The coleslaw was good, not too mayonaissey. I can't tell you about the pickles because I don't eat them. My friend had quite a few...some green and some pickled green color. So they couldn't be too bad, right? Service was ok. Atmosphere was between a deli and coffee shop. read more

Today I've decided to make this my last trip to Mill Basin Deli simply because on a $ 80.00 take out order, they had the nerve to charge me by the pound for two sour pickles which they asked me if I wanted with.... 1 lb of pastrami, 1/2 lb brisket, 1/2 pastrami (separate bag, going to a friends house!) and 1/2 lb of chopped liver which would have been left out of the bag if I didn't check before leaving the store. Here's the stupidly of these folks: when you purchase a sandwich is comes with a pickle, so why when the cost of a lb of pastrami is more than a sandwich and doesn't have the added expense of bread, why do they charge for the pickles, by the lb... Here's more of their stupidity: for 1/2 lb pastrami, they gave me 3, yes three small mustard cups, clearly these three cost more than 2 pickles ! the mustard, the container with the lid and the little plastic bag, again costs more than the lousy pickles... Yep, essentially they are only one of two deli gamer players left in Brooklyn, but feeling ripped off over pickles is a real turn off, so after being a customer there since they opened, a long long time ago, that's it for me! re: the food, brisket was great but the gravy, which I didn't need nor ask for was terrible, i tossed it - they should have asked gravy or a pickle Sir? !! The pastrami, I ordered the fatty cut and it was delicious. I had not had chopped liver in truly 10 + years, and I actually tasted it in the car before leaving the spot and it too was delicious. If you sit at a table, they give you a pickle basket and seltzer water if you ask for it without an additional charge, but pickles with an 80.00 outgoing order, NOPE. Assholes. read more

At one time a great place but no longer. If you are looking for dry tasteless corned beef and pastrami at $25 + dollars a pound head right over. The pastrami 'egg rolls' drip with grease and everything in this once fine establishment has turned into mediocre at best. Even Meisner's on Ave. I puts them to shame. I'd love to find a good sit down deli in Brooklyn again but Mill Basin just can't cut it. (no pun intended) read more

Best fries in town! Mill basin doesn't have much kosher places to eat, mill basin deli offers a variety of different homestyle dishes. Wish it was glatt, but ill take the parve anyday! read more

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Made the trek to Mill Basin to check out what many consider Brooklyn's best pastrami. The place is classic deli, and looks unchanged from the past. This is a good thing. My partner and I ordered our sandwiches and Dr. Brown's sodas and ate outside. The street, Avenue T, is pleasantly quiet on a Saturday and we enjoyed the relative quiet (compared to Katz's, and my personal favorite David's in Bed-Stuy). The pastrami itself is tasty but it isn't as juicy as Katz's or David's. I think the rye bread also isn't as flavorful as some of the other delis in New York. But, for the price ($11.99), very quick service, and ambiance, the Mill Basin Deli is worth a look. read more

Bangin food. Had a delectable corned beef sandwich here. I savored each and every bite. The smalls were good- even their complimentary cole slaw and macaroni salad. The latkes were on point too. I was surprised because I just wasn't really expecting it to be that awesome. Only thing that hurts is the prices. It's a luxury more than anything so never go more than a couple times a year, if that often. But when I'm in the mood, I know where to go. You don't need to go to the city for Katz's or 2nd Ave deli or anywhere like that.. Got it all right here in South Brooklyn. read more

This is a very good Jewish deli. The prices are very reasonable and the quality of the food is excellent. We ordered the stuffed cabbage which was very good, the wings which were prepared as if you ordered them in a Chinese restaurant but they were very good. We also ordered the bunny special on the kids menu with corned beef in a roll which had NO fat and was very tender with chicken noodle soup which was good and mashed potatoes which weren't very good. Last we ordered 2 jumbo franks which weren't like the ones you usually get in a Jewish deli but the were still okay, and the potato pancakes which were perfect! Overall this deli is great with good food, portions, and service. I will be back! Very pleased! read more

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But in the last 7 years, the deli has gone from being one of Brooklyn best to a overrated and overpriced store. My husband and I dropped by today and we were so disappointed. We ordered 2 corn beef sandwiches (1 rye and 1 hero). The meat was made too thin and it was cold. Not enough mustard on mine and a sloppily made mayonnaise hero for my husband. We also bought a half of a pound of coleslaw. When he returned to the car he said the bill was $44.00. Of course if I was with my husband( I was in the car), I would have cancelled the order, but my husband was in shock. He said they didn't even have cheese. By the time we talked ourselves silly about the prices and we open our sandwiches, we didn't want to eat them. We was just so disappointed . read more

45 years...Never a bad meal. Their hot dogs with a Dr. Browns Cream soda is to die for. Don't forget the sauerkraut and pickle dish read more

Pastrami sandwich was just great. I thought there was more than enough meat to eat at least for me. The price was a little steep for a sandwich which is why I don't eat there more. Look forward to four back as soon as I sell my wife jewelry. read more

went w/ a friend after seeing the article on yahoo & daily news. gotta admit that it's out of the way but since it's not that far for me, i just had to make the trip, lol. had the 59th st special. i have to say that the pastrami's pretty damn good. not overly salty as you would find it in other sandwiches made by other delis. the usual cost for mill basin deli's sandwiches is ~$15. pretty pricey but the amount of meat they pile up matches up to the price. they also have a huge selection on the menu & it's not all just based on sandwiches. staff is pretty friendly. decor is okay, but what did you expect? it's a deli after all. & the bathroom is definitely clean, lol. make the trip if you can! :P read more

I bought a #1 Basin Special thingy for $14ish + tax. Got a monster sandwich with corned beef, pastrami, and something else in it on three pieces of rye. Came with a knish (yum), mustard, and cole slaw. In and out in less than 8 minutes. There is both a sit-down and take-out counter (they also deliver). Street parking readily available on 58/59th streets. Area is in a safer looking part of Brooklyn. I'll be back to try some of the other stuff, this place looks really legit. read more