4.3
Superb
57 Reviews
7522 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia · 8.64 miles
“Next stop on the Tour de CheeseSteak. And yup, this time at a classic Jewish Deli. With everything you would expect - tremendous portions, traditional appetizers, way too many sandwich choices. And being in Philadelphia, their cheesesteak interpretations. All FOUR of them - Steak, Chicken, Brisket, Pastrami. Yup, Brisket and Pastrami. Ordered chicken, brisket and pastrami (last to go). But first, gotta start with Matzoh Ball Soup. With a Matzoh Ball the size of a softball. But nice and light and fluffy, in a wondeful chicken soup. Just like grandma made. Nice way to start. Chicken and Brisket sandwiches next. And these are different. Most important - they are oven baked, not from the grill. A completely different texture and taste. The brisket was very good, the chicken a bit dry. And the bread, while very good, is more toasted than grilled, again a different taste and feel. And the Pastrami was the same - very good, but not the `classic' style. And all three, way too big for one sitting. Next day lunches are always welcome. Friendly staff, helpful and efficient. Typical deli atmosphere with everyone marvelling at how much food they got. Nice neighborhood, near South Street and Society Hill. A change of pace from the more traditional cheesesteak wit wiz. Think next time I'll just go for a nice Pastrami sandwich”