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The classic –pastrami on rye with mustard and a side of pickles. Slight variation with chopped liver. jQuery(“document”).ready(function(){jQuery(‘#ngg-gallery-126-1597′).galleryView({panel_width:600,panel_height:400,frame_width:40,frame_height:40,transition_interval:0,overlay_color:‘#222′,overlay_text_color:‘white’,caption_text_color:‘#222′,background_color:‘transparent’,border:‘none’,nav_theme:‘dark’,easing:‘easeInOutQuad’});});Yes,it might be a bit of a tourist trap and yes,I’m sure New Yorkers will roll their eyes when people say “I’ll have what she’s having”,but no one can deny that the sandwiches that Katz’s serves up are the epitome of the NYC deli sandwich. When you first walk in,it might feel a little intimidating. The counter where they serve you pretty much stretches the whole length of the restaurant and there will be a whole mess of people if you’re unlucky. What isn’t super obvious is that each server actually has their own separate line. If you can,push your way through the mass and try to find the server with the shortest line. Katz’s makes a variety of deli meats and you can ask for a sample if you’re having a hard time deciding. My personal favorite is the pastrami on rye with mustard. I’ve tried their corned beef but it just can’t compare to the juiciness of the pastrami. The sandwich also comes with a side of homemade pickles which I feel helps cut through some of the grease and fat from the sandwich. So if you’re in NYC,definitely make time to stop by Katz’s. The prices may be a bit higher than any ol’corner deli but you’d be hard pressed to find a place that serves you anything as big and as delicious. You can even sit in the same seat that Meg Ryan sat in when they filmed that scene and what other deli can offer you that? Don’t worry,no one will judge you.