First off I've eaten here plenty of times before. Today I introduced my wife to Harold's Deli. The place is huge and set up family style. Our server was attentive. We ordered a junior Pastrami Reuben to split plus a Potato Knish.. The food came out in a timely fashion and was delicious. Another enjoyable meal at Harold's read more

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Harold's Deli in Edison, NJ, can only be described as an institution--and something everyone should experience at least once while living in New Jersey! The portions here are absolutely legendary. A slice of cake is practically the size of your head. Order a "small" grilled chicken sandwich and you'll get enough chicken breast to feed a family. The BLT? An entire head of iceberg lettuce, enough bacon for four people, and what seems like an entire loaf of bread! You may experience a little sticker shock when you see the prices, but trust me--you need to come hungry! These portions are enormous, and you'll almost certainly be leaving with enough leftovers to keep you fed for days. When you consider how much food you're actually getting, the whole experience makes a lot more sense. It's unlike anything you'll experience anywhere else, and that's exactly what makes Harold's so much fun. And you absolutely cannot visit without checking out the Pickle Bar! They also have plenty of parking, lots of seating, basic ambiance and attentive staff. Whether you're a New Jersey native or just visiting, Harold's is definitely worth experiencing at least once! read more

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I sadly discovered that when Harold (who personally ran the Deli every day) passed away he took the delicious pastrami to the grave with him. I was at Harolds yesterday. I've been there at least 2 dozen times. The place was empty like I've never seen before. Their signature Pastrami has always been top notch. Yesterday it was tastless, barely warm, water logged. We decided were never goingback and are on the hunt for a new Pastrami palace. Since Harold is not around to run it like he always has done so fo so many years; the folks running it cannot deliver the Deli experience I have craved for. I won't be surprised to learn they went out of business. read more

Katz who? So you're thinking, "boy, could I go for a kosher sandwich" then you're saying "but man, I'd really like to be able to eat that sandwich over 3 days" Well Harold NY deli has you covered. Everything here is massive, the sandwiches, the sides, the drinks, the desert and even an ayce pickle bar. Old school rustic charm delivered with impeccable service. You want to add this place to your next road trip itinerary. read more

Harold's New York Deli - Delis Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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PORTIONS ARE MASSIVE! Food was good overall, but definitely sharing size. Really enjoyed their pickle bar. Service was good and gave classic local deli/diner vibes. read more

Harold's New York Deli - Pastrami Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I have heard about Harold's NY Deli but it was too far from us until today. My husband, Harold (yes Harold) and I were driving back from AC and it popped up in my feed. I had no idea what to expect BUT so glad we stopped in. It's a mystery about portion sizes. We ordered a chicken noodle soup, potato pancake and a junior pastrami sandwich all to share! None of this was typical. The soup was plenty to split, the pancake the size of a personal pizza and the sandwich was huge for a junior. We took home leftovers of everything except the soup! My only disappointment was not regular priced matzah ball. I forgot to mention the pickle bar! So fun! This was worth the stop! read more

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They have become a tradition when we are in town. Fresh, clean, great service, have never had any issues here. Portions are huge and cost is very fair. The corned beef sandwich becomes lunch for 3 days after we get home. read more

Harold's New York Deli - Delis Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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IYKYK...in case you don't...mind blown with the giant sized sandwiches and cake slices. Not that hungry and selected a cup of chicken noodle soup , others had sandwiches (which was more than enough for 2-3 people to get full. They don't skip on portion sizes!!! I was shocked to see cakes that looked like wedding cakes!! Definitely on the pricey side, but well worth it. Gianni was our server and he did great for a party of 8. Everyone was pleased with their Harold's New York Deli experience. This was a first time experience for 6 of us, 2 return visitors (they recommended we stop to experience the good food). It was a pleasant atmosphere and restroom gets a 5 star on its own! Very clean and fresh! Harold's New York Deli definitely gets high recommendations to try. read more

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I finally had the chance to try out the famous Harold's Deli, and it didn't disappoint. Without a doubt, it was the best pastrami sandwich I've had in NJ. I also ordered chili and an egg cream. The chili was very satisfying and had large chunks of real cheddar cheese on top. The egg cream was not what I was expecting, being that it was my first time ordering one, but I enjoyed it. It reminded me of a watered-down milkshake, which was easier to drink. The pickle bar was a huge plus. I've been to many delis in NJ and NYC, and this one is in the top 5 for me. I plan to go back and try their brisket. read more

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Big big big! Harold's is stylized as an old Jewish New York deli. It has an authenticity to it as the owners have come from some of the well known delis of New York City. It's a large space well off the beaten path in Edison, but well worth checking out. Harold's is an institution, but coming with a group is practically required. Harold's specializes in very large portions. They're known for their giant meals and their pickle bar. The pickle bar was lovely as there are a wide selection of breads and pickles to choose from. We came in a group of 4, and we needed it. The four of us split a single Matzoh Ball Soup and even then we couldn't finish it and had to get a two takeout containers to split between us. The soup itself was wonderful and came with two extra cups of broth. Though the main feature was obviously the giant Matzoh Ball that could be the size of a small child's head. Our main course was the Pastrami sandwich. It towered over us, though we were able to finish it, with a good amount of effort. It comes with several slices of your choice of bread so that you can pick apart the behemoth into several smaller sized sandwiches. It was one of the best sandwiches I've had and definitely rivaled and even bested many of the other famous delis I've gone to. The meat was absolutely tender and dripping with juices. Perfect. We wanted dessert so badly. When you first walk in you are greeted by their mammoth sized cakes, but unfortunately, we'll have to save those for another time, and I bought a black and white cookie to go. All and all, a great experience that I would like to revisit someday in the near future. While Edison is filled with new hip attractions now, definitely take a moment to step back in time and enjoy a classic delicatessen experience. read more

Harold's New York Deli - Matzah Ball Soup - Delis Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Back again !!!!! The food is amazing , came with a crew of 7 turned into 9 for dessert . Started off with fíes and onion rings Stuffed cabbage w raisins Corned beef and pastrami Pickles like crazy Chico on are cake heaven Linzer Tart Gained 20 lbs love it ! read more

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Went to Harold's with a group of friends. Since Harold passed away, we did not know what to expect with food, service and decor. The decor was the same as well as the service. The food prices did not change and the amount was still quite plentiful. We ordered the large sandwich of corned beef and pastrami. It was good but could have been a bit more pickled. I found both meats a little tough. Sometimes it's just the cut of meat but it still was good. We also shared fries and onion rings that were very good. For dessert we had a piece of strawberry cheese cake. That was the icing of our dinner. Very good. Our waitress was patient with us, but they now close, on a Saturday night, at 9:00. They were cleaning the floors while we were still eating our cake. This restaurant is an iconic place and I hope they will be around for a long time to come. read more

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This was a great idea for lunch after being at the expo center across the street. There is a huge parking lot specifically for Harold's. Come hungry and with a group as everything here intends to feed 2-3 people. Seated almost instantly as there was ample space in the dining area. Our server Anwar was patient and efficient for our entire meal. Started with a matzoh ball soup as this cold dreary weather is perfect for it. The matzoh ball is huge! The size of a dodgeball at least! The matzoh ball itself was delicious and cooked perfectly through. The carrots and celery were delicious as well however the broth definitely could have had some more seasonings but a little salt and pepper fixed that right up. The Large Reuben (Corned Beef and Pastrami) sandwich came out and it was stacked high. The two men in my group were able to almost easily finish the whole thing off minus two sandwich halves they took home. The meat was delicious and tender for both. The coleslaw was on the creamier side and still good. They also have a pickle bar filled with assorted pickles, chips, hot peppers, and bread. Definitely check it out while you wait for your food! We were sadly too full to make it to dessert so if we are ever in the area again I definitely want to try to save some room. Fun fact they go through about 10000lbs of brisket meat a week here! read more

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Came here after a convention at the expo center a few minutes away. We were seated quickly. Host and our waitress were very friendly. After taking our order, we went to the pickle bar. The slaw is my favorite. It's like a vinaigrette slaw and it's so tasty. We ordered the chicken soup and the chili. They both were delicious. We also ordered a hot dog to share and each got the junior size hot pastrami sandwiches. The hot dog was extremely delicious. Yes it was just a hot dog but it was flavorful and so delightful to eat with the crispy but soft inside bun. The pastrami was delicious as always. Still one of the best i have eaten in my life. Definitely going to return and will always be my go to spot when I'm in Edison New Jersey. read more

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A pastrami and brisket institution. I pity anyone who doesn't come to Harold's very hungry or at least with a table of 4. Either way, plan to bring quite a bit home. This old school spot is nothing if not authentic. Get the pastrami and the brisket and make sure you got to the pickle bar! Our table of 5 left the ordering to my parents who have been coming here for years: -1 pastrami -1 brisket -and an order of onion rings. I believe they got the Large for each (which is supposed to feed 2-3 people). When I tell you we had food left over, there were 3 seperate doggie bags filled. Each came with bread, coleslaw and mustard and both were delicious. The pastrami was spiced perfectly and made the most incredible sandwich and the brisket was warm comfort food with served with a sauce on the side that I didn't get to try (I'm a mustard gal). We ended the night with two desserts: cheesecake and the gigantic vanilla cake with chocolate icing. Slices were both hysterically big but I would only go with the cheesecake next time. Enjoy! read more

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Love everything about this spot. Old school deli that serves delicious sandwiches. The pastrami is huge, packed with incredible flavor, tender, juicy and delicious. Fries were typical, nothing special, but good. I love the pickle bar that is self serve and all you can eat. Overall, this spot is comfortable, great service, and food that is mouthwatering. read more

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This place has been on my bucket list for a while due to its giant sandwiches so my great aunt took us there as we were hanging out with friends not far away. My wife and I got a regular sized pastrami and roast beef sandwich and my great aunt got a junior sized sandwich and we had about have of it left with leftovers along with their generous offerings at the pickle bar. My wife and I also shared a large New York Egg Cream. We love the name since my grandfather and great aunt's brother in law's name was Harold and she and her husband (his brother) went to a location further north that is now closed on an early date. The location is quite convenient by car near the turnpike and it is in the lower level of a vacant hotel which hopefully gets developed into senior housing or another hotel with this iconic deli staying in business here. The service was very friendly and prompt and it was mostly full but some tables empty on a Saturday night during Memorial Day weekend. read more

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Harold's is the perfect place for families! The atmosphere is very welcoming and family oriented. Our waitress was very friendly and took our order quickly. The food also came out super fast! There is a pickle bar that is free with your meal with a variety of pickled items to choose from. The pastrami here is one of the best!!! I highly recommend. They also have a junior size if you come solo. Elmo even showed up! read more

Harold's New York Deli - Inside - Delis Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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I've been eating here for years and the food is really good and you get a free salad bar The sandwiches are expensive but, you can eat it for several meals. read more

Matzo balls bigger than softballs, potato pancakes the size of hubcaps, knishes as big as my head, and sandwiches so big that one xtra large can feed 8 people! Oh, and they have the world's largest pickle bar stocked with fresh salads, bread, assorted varieties of pickles, green tomatoes, cherry peppers and more. We celebrated 2 birthdays with 16 people and everyone loved the food. The service was incredible too. The salads (tuna and chicken) were great as was the melt in your mouth pastrami. While the prices may appear daunting, it's actually a bargain when you add it up because of the giant portions. Even the mammoth sized layer cakes were great (2 slices fed 16 people with enough leftover to bring home!) Harold's is simply the best when it comes to quality, taste, service, and portions. Solid 5 stars all around! read more

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After seeing Harold's pop up in my FYP on FB I was intrigued by a restaurant/deli with a pedigree going back to the long lost Carnegie Deli in New York City. Harold's is a restaurant physically connected to the now defunct "E Hotel" (which had some pretty atrocious reviews going back 12 years). Once upon a time you could walk from the hotel to the restaurant through a small hallway, but that has now been sealed. Don't let the closed hotel throw you off. Harold's is a clean, well maintained and classic feeling restaurant. It is huge, with seating areas to the left and right. Lighting includes old fashioned lighting units in the ceiling and some covers are made of stained glass (a fun, retro touch). The bathrooms have also seemingly been renovated relatively recently with the walls gleaming with bright tile. To the left side of the restaurant is one of its main features: the Pickle Bar! Yes, you read that right. This bar also includes small muffins and bread rolls. Now, be warned: this bar is included with your meal, but if you try to take any of it to go you will be charged for each item, so I recommend being very conservative when you visit this bar. As I looked over the menu I have to confess to getting some serious sticker shock. The prices were expensive in many cases and beyond my understanding in others. About $28 for a sandwich intended for one person? That makes sense. $21+ for a Knish on the other hand doesn't make sense. Also, if you wanted to try the chicken liver you had to either get a $40 "salad" portion or in a full blown sandwich. My girlfriend and I were just hoping to try a small amount with crackers or something but that wasn't an option. Bummer. We wound up ordering a turkey sandwich and a beef tongue sandwich, both on rye bread. Service was great, with our waiter being very patient with answering our questions (of which we had plenty since this was our first time). Our food came very quickly and included a small side of Russian dressing and extra bread. The turkey sandwich was...okay. The turkey was moist but not particularly well seasoned. Once we added mustard (provided at the table) it was a lot better. Add a slice or two of tongue and it's a really good sandwich. That said, the star of the night was the tongue sandwich. It was tasty, had a good chew and I really liked it. I really enjoyed my visit to Harold's. It's a bit out of my way so I can't go often, but I do intend to visit again one day! read more

Service is inconsistent, and prices are getting NYC price high. The small sandwiches are now the size of a regular Deli, at nearly double the price. The bread was not fresh, and the meat wasn't the top quality I'm accustomed to. Outside of the pickle bar, I'm starting to look to my local deli as the better option. Nostalgia keeps bringing me back, but I may just grab the health salad to go and get sandwiches elsewhere because either corners are being cut, or the value for what you get is getting lost. read more

This place gets a lot of business so it must be good. However for me, being from the Midwest this wasn't it. The chili dint have a taste and there was too much bread to meet ratio, the service was good tho as we were in and out in 20-25 minutes. Wasn't my thing but for others looking for a good sandwich in NY then check this location out. read more

Harold's New York Deli - Chili Cheese Dog - Delis Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

We came to Harold's on a Wednesday evening. We were originally going to Katz, but Harold's was much closer with a parking lot and so glad we did because it exceeded my expectations! We ordered a pastrami for 3 that came with extra rye bread. The pastrami was served hot and it was mouth watering delicious! They have gluten free options (daughter has celiac) and she had a junior pastrami served with coleslaw. Harold's has a pickle bar with all you can eat. The service was prompt and waitress was attentive. I loved the nice music playing with music from the 70's and 80's. So glad we came here! Can't wait to come back! read more

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One trip to Harold's and any human size sandwich will feel like an appetizer by comparsion. Pastrami piled as high as the Temple Walls in Jerusalem and a Kinish that would feed Goliath. You could also bowl ten frames with one of their matzo balls. This is soul food that will have you floating on the aroma. Five oversized stars. read more

I stopped here on the drive from Baltimore north toward New York, and for that purpose it's almost ideal: convenient, memorable, and definitely more fun than a normal highway stop. Would I recommend it? Yes. Is it worth seeing once? Also yes. It has that big, theatrical, old-school deli energy where the portions are part of the show. That said, I'm not in the camp that every good restaurant is automatically a five-star spot. When everything is a five, it gets harder to separate the truly elite places, the hometown heroes, and the restaurants worth planning a trip around. Harold's lands for me as a very solid three-point-something, graciously rounded to four because they have a Marine Corps flag hung in reception. The food was good, the portions were whatever you make it, and the whole place has novelty value without feeling like a total gimmick. The sandwiches are large enough to satisfy a hungry, medium-sized guy without completely defeating him. And honestly, on a menu full of meat, my favorite thing may have been the healthy pickled salad/pickle bar situation -- bright, crunchy, and a great counterbalance to the heavier deli classics. My biggest knock was the service atmosphere. There seemed to be an army of staff, but not much interaction beyond their phones. Maybe I caught it at an off time, and maybe the place comes alive when it's packed, but that kept the experience from feeling warmer or more special. Overall: fun stop, good food, convenient location, and worth doing if you're passing through. Memorable four. read more

Harold's New York Deli - Junior Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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The service is starting out very nice. Our server has been very patient with us explaining the menus and the portions. The atmosphere is NYC deli style. read more

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Biggest sandwiches and cakes I've ever seen in my life. Don't miss out of the Pickle Bar. Everything there is fresh-tasting and compliments the deli meats well. I'm a huge fan of the carrot cake. It's quite rich but not overly sweet, and every bite is packed with pieces of nuts, carrots, and raisins. I only wish there was a menu option for smaller portions. read more

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Number one piece of advice: come hungry and bring friends! They have normal sized portions of their sandwiches but their claim to fame is apparently oversized portions enough to feed 4 people. We got the matzo ball soup - very tasty chicken broth with a singular matzo ball the size of a softball - to share for our table of 4. We also got the pastrami sandwich with rye to share. Meat was flavorful and not dry. If we weren't so stuffed I would have liked to try one of their cakes but true to form, the cakes are about a foot tall and probably would have been an unreasonable amount of sugar at that point in the evening, sadly. The place has a sort of old-school "been here for generations" feel to it. Our waiter was knowledgeable and efficient. read more

Well, my wife, our two children, and I drove up to Harold's because we heard they served sandwiches the size of small planets and I figured we ought to orbit one at least once in our lives. We shared a Reuben sandwich, a potato knish, and for reasons known only to himself and possibly a higher power, our oldest chose the hot borscht. He said it was creamier than expected, but smiled while saying it, so I believe he meant it in a good way. The Reuben was delicious. I say this as a man who has eaten many Reubens in his time, often while contemplating the slow collapse of civilization. This one was tender, tangy, salty, and large enough to occupy a congressional district. All four of us ate until we felt like beached whales and still brought home a hunk of sandwich roughly the size of a Gutenberg Bible. The knish was the size of a dinner plate and had the same comforting density as childhood memories and regrettable decisions. I loved it. The pickle bar could sustain a small Eastern European village through a long winter. There were sweet hot pickle slices, pickled peppers, haf sours, full sours, dill pickles, and a variety of pickled salads that looked like something your eccentric aunt would bring to a picnic and insist everyone try. I tried them. They were excellent. We did not get dessert, but I stared at the cheesecake like it owed me money. Each slice was the size of my head. I am not exaggerating. I measured with my eyes and I have a reasonably sized head. The restaurant was packed. Absolutelypacked. Shoulder-to-shoulder humanity chewing and shouting and laughing like they'd just been told life isn't so bad after all. But the staff, saints in slip-resistant soles, moved fast and kept it all running. Even with a full waiting room, small parties like ours were seated with impressive speed. It's the kind of place where big families come to celebrate things like birthdays or getting out of jury duty. It's not cheap, but neither is a minor religious pilgrimage, and you get leftovers that last longer than some relationships. Four stars because nothing's perfect and I refuse to become the sort of man who gives out fives like candy. read more

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I ask for pastrami from Harolds every time my in-laws visit or we visit them. The flavor is so rich and smoky, even if it's takeout. You get such a ridiculously large helping with each order. The sandwich is the size of my son's head, I swear it could feed four people! I've never been in person, so I can't comment on the atmosphere or service, but I know their deli meat is some of the best around. Can't wait to have a bite again! Why try to make pastrami yourself when you can just buy it at Harolds? read more

28.00 for a Liverwurst sandwich...14 bucks for a hot dog? Who the hell can afford these insane almost comical prices....

Terrific portions and delicious platters. I ordered the traditional pastrami and my friend ordered the corn beef sandwich and we shared 1/2 of each so we had a taste of both. Hardly any fat at all on either half, perfectly cooked. The complimentary pickle bar was very clean and selections from 1/2 sour to healthy salad and pickled tomatoes and other items. I will return and order one of the brisket platters. Prices were $28 for a single sandwich up to $174 for a serving for 9-12 people. read more

Real authentic pastrami sandwich. We got the brisket and pastrami large. We weren't sure if price would warrant the visit for a sandwich but it turned out perfect. The whole family loved it. The vibe was cool, great for a lunch. Server was helpful and overall we had a great experience. Definitely recommend. Will be going back. read more

Harold's New York Deli - Pastrami and brisket with order of French fries. - Delis Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Umm, if Man vs Food is your thing then the oversized portions without quality may be of more interest to you. Portions are geared towards 4 to 6 people which would rationalize the price points too. Frankly, I was very disappointed to find out that my quest for matzoh ball soup was not going to happen here unless $35 for a bowl was in my future. I settled for a $8 cup of chicken noodle. Tasty but tiny. Free pickle bar options were tasteless if a throwback to when delis placed complimentary bowls on tables. A table of 8 were enjoying the massive sandwich options. Would not return due to the focus on quantity and not quality. Service was attentive read more

Harold's New York Deli - Pickle bar is free but don't try to sneak anything home. - Delis Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I have been to Harold's a number of times but not since the pandemic. I was so excited that they had reopened the pickle bar. So when my friends wanted a true Jewish deli experience instead of taking them to the local deli 5 minutes away I drive them an hour to get to Harold's. We were seated right away, our server was friendly and answered their questions. She was kind enough to get them a sample taste of the corn beef and pastrami. They were shocked by the size of the cakes in the cases when you first walked in. A picture of them vs. seeing them in person, there is no comparison. The pickle bar was smaller and no longer had the extra rye bread on it but still had a good selection to pick from. The steak French fries were crispy and delicious. The potato knish, which I was concerned over the size might not have the flavor needed to get a good tasting met its mark. The sandwiches which came with extra bread were a decent size were nothing compared to how big I recall them being. I felt the prices went up and the sizes came down. The rice pudding was hands down excellent!! Some of the best I have had. Overall they had an amazing experience, we had a wonderful lunch and enjoyed our afternoon. Harold's is something to see but be prepared to spend a lot of lunch. read more

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For over 20 years, this casual spot has never disappointed with massive portions that could feed a giant. Their Corned Beef and Pastrami sandwiches that can feed 4 or more adults come in a huge pile of high quality meat with good coleslaw and a stack of seeded/unseeded rye bread. Then one slice of their rich and delicious Chocolate Fudge Cake can feed at least 6 adults. Their included pickle bar is a nice touch with several yummy breads, pickled veggies, and several classic pickles. While their dill pickles have a bit of a medicinal taste, I highly recommend the Hot and Sweet Pickles. Come hungry, leave happy! NOTES/TIPS: **Plenty of parking in their own lot. **Does not take reservations. **You can ask for fatty or less fatty pastrami. **Kids' menu options. Their Mac-and-Cheese, fries, and veggies arrive unseasoned. S&P are on the table. read more

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Great place for quick bite and service. A lot of different meats and sandwich options available as well as sides. Not photographed is their fatty beef rib which I love! read more

Harold's New York Deli - Corned beef + Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Always good. Love the corned beef and pastrami. Amazing knishes. A treat going there when we're passing by on the parkway.

A very good Jewish deli in NJ. With deli style sandwiches stacked high, but you'll have to pay extra for the large and xtra large. Ordered the mediums on the roast beef and pastrami and an order of the bbq beef ribs and a side of onion rings. The deli sandwiches did not disappoint. Only wish they slice the pastrami thicker. And the star of the table was the bbq beef ribs. 1 stab about 4 ribs worth and plenty of tender meat. I would go back just for the beef ribs. read more

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