This place has been a local staple for several years, and sadly, it has steadily declined…read more We were in there today 04/15/2024 during lunch hour, and there were only two tables with people, including ours. We felt the hot dogs were rubbery in texture, and they tasted like they were reheated. The matzoh ball soup was bland. My mother enjoyed her pastrami sandwich. As far as atmosphere goes, the first table we sat at was wobbly. and when we transfered to the other, we found the table and season shakers to be sticky. The greatest disappointment was not the mediocre food, or the sticky table but what we witnessed. An elderly couple was sitting at the other table. The gentleman asked a server, possibly the owner or manager, for a glass of tap water. The response from the server was, "We don't have glasses of water here, but you can buy a bottle and I'll bring your two cups." We found this to be uncourteous and unwelcoming, and we felt a little embarassed for the nice couple. It seems that when a nice couple comes in to patronize your restaurant, and purchase a lunch, a little water would not be an unreasonable request. Any restaurant that treats elderly people this way will not receive my future business.

We bought corned beef, potato salad, rye, bread, and pickles and made our own sandwiches…read more Food was absolutely delicious and at a fair price,.

I took my wife to Epstein's Kosher Delicatessen for a date night after a long day of yard work, and…read morehonestly, it was perfect. This isn't a fancy place--they close early, there are no white tablecloths, no wine list, and the décor leans toward gray veneer booths with red seats. But that's exactly the point. You come here for the food, not the frills. The pickles were outstanding--crisp, flavorful, and the kind you keep reaching for between bites. We both had pastrami on fresh, soft rye with great mustard, and it hit the spot completely. The fries were just right too--crispy overall with those smaller, extra-crunchy pieces mixed in. There's something really satisfying about a place like this. Simple, honest food done well. After a full day of work, it made for a relaxed and genuinely enjoyable date night. We'll definitely be back.

Absolutely a 5 star experience at Epstein's Kosher Deli in July 2025. These low rated reviews are…read moresimply not accurate. My BF and I split the Corned Beef, Pastrami, Roast Beef & Turkey "Sloppy Joe"- with Russian dressing, coleslaw, lettuce and tomato on some of the best rye bread I've ever gad for $23.99 it was a very generous portion large enough to split and still feel stuffed. This was my first time having 4 different proteins in one sandwich, I was skeptical at first, but my goodness each deli meat was so fresh, tender and flavorful. My BF and I agreed, best sandwich we've ever had. Closest runner ups were Barney Greengrass's pastrami corned beef combo (half the size, 33% more expensive) and for his florida blood, a pubsub from publix We were served w large bowl of pickles (full and half sour) when we sat down, and the service was excellent. Some insight into Epstein's low rating- if you visit a KOSHER deli and are upset they can't give you dairy cheese on your turkey sandwich, that reveals a lot about *you* as a customer and is in no way a reflection of the business you are patronizing. For non kosher eaters: kosher diets forbid the mixing of meat and milk- so no kosher meat restaurant will serve dairy!

Place really is not a deli, but a kosher market. Not over priced like so many kosher section of…read moremarkets. Pizza an sushi are strange subsections of the kosher market. I had the pizza, good pizza Whole place needs a facelift! The entrance is not good. Didn't even know they were open; sign shot, awning needs replacing. I would hope the owner would take more pride in this potential gem

After postponing repeatedly, I finally visited. From concept to execution, excellence appears. I…read morecan't wait to eat there again. The employees combined friendliness with considerate service. Give them an opportunity to serve you.

I'm writing this review for anyone considering applying here, so you don't end up going through…read morewhat I did. I want to share my experience with the hiring process at Fireside Kosher. I came in for an interview, and during that interview, the person in charge told me to come in on a specific day to work so he could "see how I operate in the kitchen." He specifically said I didn't need to clock in for that day. I showed up as instructed, worked for about half a shift, and did everything asked of me. During the interview, I had already been upfront that I currently work another job, and that if he decided to hire me, I wanted to give my other job a proper two-week notice out of respect. He said that was completely fine. After finishing the half-shift, he told me to contact him the next morning. I reached out, and got no response. I followed up two more times, still no reply. No courtesy, no "we're going in another direction," nothing. At this point it's clear he had no intention of hiring me, and he essentially had me work for free. That's unprofessional and disrespectful. Regardless of the outcome, communication and basic courtesy go a long way, and I didn't receive either here.

This is my favorite restaurant out there. The ambiance is next level, the food is out of this…read moreworld, and the service is impeccable!

Good food, friendly service. Immediately, greeted and led to our table. Had the baked ziti​read more

Went here last night for and they over performed! Food was soo good, and the soups are delicious!…read more The waitress was also very friendly and patient, and kept checking to make sure we had everything that we needed!

We ordered the scallion pancake, kimchi, bibimbap and egg drop soup to eat in the restaurant and 2…read moreto-go sandwiches, a grilled chicken and Philly steak sandwich to eat on the airplane the next day. The scallion pancake was mmm--mmm good! The addition of cooked scallions to the pancake batter meant there were mildly crunchy scallions combined in pancake soft batter. We gobbled it up. It came with soy sauce but the pancake didn't really need a sauce. The kimchi was crunchy and spicy. The egg drop soup was yummy. The bibimbap was large enough for 2 to share. The combination of beef on rice with an array of thinly sliced vegetables was delicious. The next day on the 5-hour plane ride home, we took out our sandwiches. As we were eating them we congratulated ourselves on how smart we were to pack delicious, hearty sandwiches. We don't know why Pomona Kosher Grill isn't packed with customers! The food is excellent!

I stumbled across this place via a great YouTube (paid) review. They claim to be the only kosher…read moreKorean restaurant in the US, possibly the world. So I had to try it. We got the opportunity today while driving to Vermont from Maryland. We went a tiny bit out of the way. Great food. My spouse and I split a bulgogi sandwich, a cabbage/potato pancake, and an 8-piece order of Korean chicken strips and fries. Too much food for us to eat. We took some home and I ate the rest in our hotel. Bulgogi sandwich was delicious. Thin sliced beef, Asian seasonings, fresh roll. Loved it. Pancake was like an omelette or potato cake. Fresh and delicious. With a delicious dipping sauce. Chicken strips were yummy, fresh, crisp. I had always read about Korean fried chicken and wanted to try it, this was my chance. Definitely enjoyable and delicious, but not the totally new level that I had been imagining. Just goes to show you it's not a burden to keep kosher, you're missing out but not too much. Location was great for us, traveling south to north. I had never been to Pomona/ Monsey. Easy parking in a nondescript strip shopping center. Atmosphere was spartan. Apparently this business started during Covid and a few months ago moved to the current location. Plain, simple, clean, but zero atmosphere. Don't take a date here for romance. Bring a buddy for great food. Service was good. Server Yisroel was charming, relaxed, friendly (we were the only customers when we entered) and we enjoyed being served by him. Value was a bit expensive. We did not order drinks. We paid $63 including tax and tip, a bit pricey for two. I would definitely return because the food was really good. Scores: food 5, atmosphere 3, service 5, location 4, value 3, for an overall score of 4.

Crazybusy...packed...a good sign. We had a mix of foods…read more. Large portions...I would do an appetizer ans salad..or just an entree.. Liked it.. I recommend

For the past few years, this is my favorite schwarma joint in the area…read more The food is a cut above, their steak fries are special. Try the tahini too! Additional pros: The restaurant is clean. Service is always with a smile! Their service is special too, always working out any issues that may come up in a manner that puts the customer 1st and the restaurant 2nd.

Food is excellent and prices are on par with the current economy. They have daily specials. The…read morefood you find here you will not find at New Yorks typical kosher establishments. Pastrami is a standout. They are closed on certain holidays so call ahead if you are clueless to the Hebrew customs etc. This restaurant attracts many younger people from the area. As an outsider no one has ever had an issue with me here. They are very busy and very efficient. They do a lot of online business. Only gripe I have is many customers here do not clean up after themselves. If you drive around this neighborhood you see the same thing outside of homes etc.

Wide variety of kosher options focused on meat offerings. Most things here appeared to be pre-made…read morecoming out of the deli case and being heated up. I would stay away from anything fried as the texture does not come back with their cooking methods. Overall flavors were good but execution could be better