Lansky's

[kimberkit]

OMG, guys, I just discovered my new favorite old-style sit-down deli: Lansky's, on Columbus, between 70th and 71st.

The matzo ball soup was to die for: they didn't cheat with the stock (real chicken), the carrots were sweet, the noodles soft, and the matzo ball itself was light and fluffy, not at all mealy. Their hand-battered onion rings are gorgeous -- huge, crispy, with perfect, naturally sweet onions at the center. Their mac and cheese was creamy, with no strange adulterations, and a nice, not-overly-breaded crust at the top. Their pastrami was dark, not too fatty (but with the delicious marbling that is perfect), and with rye, it was delicious.

My stomach hurts from all the eating.

sir_graeme, you would love it, and adularia, it's possibly better than Chat 'n Chew, and I thought Chat 'n Chew was awesome.

Comments

[sir-graeme.livejournal.com]

I've passed Lansky's many times, but I've never gone in. I've always thought I would try it at some point, because they advertise some great deals on comfort food snacks and because the space looks much classier than the bars along Columbus and Amsterdam. But your review has bumped it to my short list, now that I know that I can get so much more than cheap comfort food! :-)

I had hot dogs from Katz's Deli today. They were certainly among the best I've ever had, if not THE best -- large and juicy, with lots of rich meat flavor and a skin that pops.

[osirusbrisbane.livejournal.com]

Man, much as I may have problems with NYC, one can't deny that the delis there are second to none.

[kimberkit.livejournal.com]

I will totally take you there if you're ever here visiting, but I think it is more likely that you'd enjoy the yumminess if I magically came to you.

[kimberkit.livejournal.com]

Mmmm. Yummy hot dogs... gods, I have no idea how people do without yummy food.

[sir-graeme.livejournal.com]

gods, I have no idea how people do without yummy food.
Indeed! I agree wholeheartedly (wholestomachedly? wholetonguedly?).

Nina and I had dinner at Lansky's yesterday, on your recommendation. Oh, man...so much flavor! I had the matzoh ball soup and half a pastrami sandwich, Nina had a grilled cheese and pastrami sandwich, and we split a (HUGE) dessert platter. You can tell that they use fresh, quality ingredients. The prices are very reasonable, too. Thank you for pointing us in that direction!