A simple kosher deli through and through. After stepping out of my comfort zone the last few times, I decided to go back to basics with the Jewish holidays approaching and the reopening of the Carnegie Deli. This is the food I grew up eating, so I take it seriously when I try this kind of food; it checks all the boxes. No, it is not cheap, but you get a nice amount of food to justify the cost. To start, a plate of pickles and cup of coleslaw is an excellent way to start. That is the Jewish equivalent to getting free bread at an Italian restaurant, or a basket of chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant. It is a must if you want to satiate your customers. The matzo ball soup is adequate for what comes in it. One matzo ball, but some carrots and noodles help make it more. The chicken broth is hearty and full of flavor. This is the perfect soup for when the weather gets colder. I finished with a Triple Decker of pastrami, corned beef, and tongue. All the meats tasted fresh and delicious, not too overstuffed, and the topping of coleslaw and Russian dressing created a nice cooling balance from the salty meat. The real kicker? Seedless rye! Thank goodness for the seedless rye! That is how you treat customers who have issues digesting seeds. Sorry Bobby Hill, you will not find pictures of celebrities on the walls of this deli. You will just find vintage seating, and good old fashioned flavors the way you knew and grew up eating. That is at least how I felt while eating here. I am happy I got to stop by, and look forward to coming back for more. read more

Potato latkes were in edible garbage, hard as a rock. The service is horrendous. 3% surcharge for credit card bills then the waiter tells me I have to pick a tip before he runs the card through because they're trying to charge the surcharge on top of the tip. This is not how this is done. You run the bill through and you bring me the credit card receipt to sign and add the tip . With their prices being sky high, it's bad enough you're charging an additional 3% use a credit card now you're gonna put the 3% surcharge on the tip as well read more

Mill Basin Kosher Deli - Bill. - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Always the best. Chef salad was great. My regular turkey off the frame on garlic toast has got to be one of the best sandwiches anywhere. As a longtime customer 30+ years), I am thankful for old school staples and this is a gem. read more

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Highly disappointing is the kindest I can be, the best thing about the experience was the waiter, who saw that I wasn't eating the smaller than expected brisket sandwich -- it was dry and fairly tasteless - and brought me a half sandwich with brisket that was at least moist. The pickles were not sour, coleslaw just okay, the broth of the matzoh ball soup we shared surprisingly tasteless. Not acceptable for a $50 meal when I was hoping to treat myself to a comforting, old fashioned deli lunch. I took home a kasha knish but have low expectations for how good it will be. I would not go back. read more

This place is very good and I wish we had a place like this in Las Vegas The workers were very kind, and I will definitely return on my next trip to New York read more

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You always have to support your local small businesses. We came here on Thanksgiving weekend to do a pseudo thanksgiving meal. The entrees are all a variation of sliced deli meat, whether its an open faced sandwich, an actual sandwich or a platter which comes with fries, veggies, etc. When you're here order any of the foillowing - Pastrami or Corned beef sandwich, Tongue if you like tongue. - Matzoh ball soup is pretty damn good. - Split pea soup is also pretty damn good. - We tried the pigs in a blanket, honestly they're mini hotdogs wrapped up in puff pastry, a bit oily but served fresh. - Knishes are decent, but pricy. Service is fast and friendly. Stop in and give this place a try. It's worth supporting a local business especially one that does pastrami so well. read more

Solid Jewish deli food. Service was excellent. We had pastrami on rye, stuffed cabbage, a corned beef cabbage potato knish, motzah ball soup & split pea. Everything was very good. The knish was something wonderfully different. I wish there was a bit more potato filler but still good nonetheless. Pastrami portion was generous and tender. Soups were spot on. While the cabbage was cooked well and a good portion, it had a sweet taste to it. Not bad but not my cup of tea. If I'm in the area, I'll be back. Mill Basin Kosher Deli - In! read more

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The best deli in NYC. So special in flavor and decor. A mirrored deli counter welcomes you in where you can order take out or to go. We sat in the very spacious dining room. Coleslaw & pickles arrive at the table. There are lunch specials daily. We both got those. Ate: Mushroom barley & matzoh ball Brisket Sandy & huge salad Frank Root beer Total : $56 Firstly, the coleslaw and pickles are delicious The soups were both great but the matzoh ball was perfection. My salad was ok, but it was not the best deli order. The brisket on a buttery brioche was also perfection. I found out the made the turkey salad with fresh turkey and picked up some to go which I would order again. Perfection. read more

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Came here after seeing a promotional video by burratebabe on Tiktok. I ordered pastrami on rye with mustard, side of pickles, coleslaw, Russian dressing and fries to go. Total came up to $35 or so and I waited 5-6 min for my order. The sandwich was just ok. Opened it up and no mustard so liberally applied some. Pastrami meat was warm, but dry and under seasoned/salted. It left a lot to be desired. Sandwich itself was smaller than I expected. The best thing was actually the coleslaw. Customer service was great. read more

Mill Basin Kosher Deli - Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The pastrami is absolutely delicious. I loved the stuffed cabbage and matzoh ball soup. Let's not forget the delicious chopped liver , excellent knishes and Kasha vanishkas that hit the spot. The only thing I didn't like was the noodle pudding. All the ready excellent. Please keep it up guys. read more

Stopped by on Thanksgiving before going to my friend's meal but we wanted to try their hot dog and their knish. But I didn't want to lose my appetite for Turkey. So we shared the hot dog and knish. Was delish. Will come back for the corned beef and/or pastrami. They were so warm and welcoming to us. There were people having an afternoon meal but also space for us to sit and enjoy our snack. Place had a very comfortable atmosphere. Definitely coming back when we are in the neighborhood . read more

Mill Basin Kosher Deli - Hot dog - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food at this Jewish kosher style deli is amazing. From wonderful corned beef sandwiches to delicious pastrami and brisket, this is one NYC deli that's hard to beat. They also offer the usual hot dogs, specials that are awesome, fabulous French fries and knishes that are out of this world, especially those that are wrapped in pastry. Their chicken soup is legendary, with or without matzah balls. To quote them, they offer "Classic Jewish deli standards are served surrounded by fine art from the likes of Chagall and Erte." They also deliver and you can get your delivery via phone or URL. Hours are as follows: Mon-closed Tuesday-Sun- 9-8 Delivery-10:30-7 Takeout-9-8 read more

Had the occasion to eat here for lunch and really enjoyed the pastrami sandwich. The meat was tender and the sandwich was not so high that you could not eat it as a sandwich. My cousin had the matzoh ball soup which he enjoyed very much. With Katz's having lines around the block, this place offers an alternative where you can get in pretty easily and enjoy the same delicious menu. read more

I did not go into this establishment myself, but my boss bought for the company and got me a roast beef on rye with lettuce, tomato, and a pickle. This was one of best sandwiches I have ever had, and I would order from them again! read more

Classic old style kosher deli, pastrami was well above average. Fresh made French fries and the pickles were great.

Great sandwich service little pricey but worth the money. Will make return trip soon..

Watch the weigh machine they say the product weighs more than it does. They are already expensive and they still rob you. The owner himself did it to my father. My dad asked the owner to see the weight and he denied it. Mark Schachner is a theif read more

Deli has been around for many years, and they serve a delicious Pastrami sandwich. But they charge WAY too much. Plus they have gotten skimpy with their Cole slaw and pickles on the side. They do a nice catering job, though, and provide nice table service. I take the good with the bad... read more

This deli is a standing blessing. Let me tell you why: We showed up at the perfect time; dining room was empty. So my man and I ate there. I ordered a small Matzah Ball Soup, fried Pierogis and a Brisket sandwich. The man put in for a spit pea soup, pigs in a blanket and Pastrami on rye. The order was ready in five minutes, so service was over-the-top fast! The pigs in a blanket are "Roll your eyes in the back of your head"-delicious. Served direct from the fryer, hot as f*ck. Ugh ... Heaven. Pierogi's, I have to say; a bit disappointing. They tasted like unseasoned Mrs. T's pierogi's... Which ARE delicious, but are out of a box. The soups were MIND BLOWING. My Matzah Ball was a fluffy, round, seasoned ball of heaven... Floating in rich chicken broth, speckled with tender diced carrots and skinny pasta noodles. I've never had better. The man's split pea was accompanied by homemade pumpernickel croutons. He described it as perfectly seasoned, not too thick and the croutons put the soup over the top. He also admitted that it was "fart fuel". Ah... What a charmer... The sandwiches: I didn't include photographs of the sandwiches because we were both so excited to try the sandwiches, neither one of us thought of picking up a phone to photograph it, first. My Brisket sandwich was plentiful; served on fresh rye (which was my choice), accompanied by a container of brown gravy. The center of the sandwich was over an inch thick, easily. I will admit, it was a little fatty, but I picked off the fat and went to town. And oh my God was it HEAVEN! The beef was seasoned perfectly. The gravy was a nice accompaniment. It was such a big sandwich, I consumed it with a (plastic)fork and knife. What a meal!! The Pastrami sandwich my man had was just as humongous; well over an inch-thick of meat in the center of his sandwich, served on fresh rye bread. Now personally, I'm not a pastrami-fan (don't hate!), so I asked my man for his review. His words: "Perfectly seasoned; not too salty, not too fatty, not too lean, super tender and the bread was beyond fresh. Two thumbs-up." The coleslaw we ordered was a redesigned version of coleslaw that I've never experienced before. It had a bit of red bell pepper in it, low salt content, only a little mayonnaise and tasted so refreshing. One of the best coleslaw's I've ever had. On our way out, below the deli counter, I notice various containers Rugelach. Rugelach... Those BELONG in my kitchen. So we picked up a container of apricot Rugelach, a giant chocolate chip cookie, and a giant black and white cookie, paid out respects and left, vowing to return in the future, on the regular. When we got home, we had a few Rugelach. Rugelach can vary, greatly. Some taste like puff pastries with a little fruit jam. Some are so heavy, they're like unflavored dough balls with some sugary-fruit-goo. But Mill Basin's available Rugelach were THE BEST Rugelach I've ever had in the 42 years I've been breathing. They're like small, fruit pastries. Ugh... F*cking heaven... The deli is NOT cheap, let's just put that out there. Our two small soups, one order of pierogi's, one order of pigs in a blanket, small coleslaw, two sandwiches, the pickles, one water and one soda totaled $81.32, with tax. This place, for two people, as a sit-down lunch, could easily be seen as a moderately priced location. But it's SO worth it. The only reason this place didn't get five stars from me was due to the unseasoned, potentially boxed pierogis. Please... Take a trip to Mill Basin. What a find!!! read more

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My wife is from the area in Brooklyn and was craving Jewish food. We were visiting and went to see if it was as good as she remembered. We were not disappointed whatsoever. We ordered a ton to eat there and bring back to NJ. The cook/waiter greeted us and was very welcoming and friendly. The pickles and slaw they give at the start tasted excellent. We each ordered Dr. Browns sodas. For apps we had stuffed derma, corned beef & cabbage knish and chopped liver. All were delicious and made well and were served quickly. Yes, the service was excellent, kept table pre-bussed and server was patient and very nice! For entrees, wow man! I had the Gourmet Delight triple decker combo sandwich w tongue, corned beef and pastrami. It was divine! Others had pastrami sandwich and kosher Reuben (no cheese or Russian dressing), both enjoyed and took half to go. We also took home rainbow cookies, noodle pudding, and stuffed cabbage. Yeah, we let gluttony get us this time. Can't get food like that in Jersey! Looking forward to going back! read more

Mill Basin Kosher Deli - Kosher Reuben (half, came with big bowl of Matzo Ball soup) - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Very tasty and high-quality food. I really like the meat sandwich and cabbage salad. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I have been getting food from here for years. The restaurant is pretty neat and old-fashioned. It's a big space and a nice ambience. The staff are really friendly and they've been there for a very long time. My favorite foods to get is a pastrami sandwich with half sour pickles. But if I'm in the restaurant, I like to get the matzoh ball soup and a knish. My family has been ordering this food for a very long time and every time we have a big family gathering everyone always wants to order from Mill basin, kosher deli and it's just been a staple food in our household and good memories. read more

Mill Basin Kosher Deli - Bag - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We stopped here for a to go order before getting on the road back home. I had a half turkey sandwich on rye with mustard and mayonnaise. It was delicious,fresh, most, and tasty. The hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut was delicious. Thick and juicy and all meat. The knish was the usual and tasty. I had a taste of my husband's pastrami on rye with mustard. It was good and fresh but thinly sliced. I prefer hand sliced pastrami and more juicy. My husband loved it though. It's nice to know that this deli is still delivering quality food. The server and the manager were friendly. It made the ride through the old neighborhood worth it. If you are ever in Brooklyn, give them a try!! read more

Tiny portions & ridiculously expensive. I totally felt cheated. I have no idea how they stay in business. If you showed your customers some love, you could have so many more !!!! Apparently, at some point in the past, they used to be good ? read more

Amazing food but but over priced club sandwich 28$ order of fries and soup one person meal 55$ over priced but only deli in Brooklyn

We barely have any old school kosher deli's anymore, especially in south Brooklyn. This place is still decent.

Food is tasty and service is great! Their well done franks which I request at times really leaves you a good taste in your mouth and comes as a lunch special with soup and a knish too. Pastrami sandwich with their coleslaw excellent. All soups are enjoyable but my favorite is their pea soup with those croutins. I NEVER leave their restaurant without buying additional food to take home. Their homemade potato salad, fish patties with dill sauce, salami, chicken salads, all taste delicious which includes their chop liver too. I recommend this kosher deli very highly. By the way, they never let me leave without performing a few magical effects Benjilini read more

Great quality and variety here. You get the classic delicious and large traditional Jewish deli sandwiches but wait there's more. They have hot dog special, two dogs and a knish which are delicious. The kitchen makes some quality dishes like the goulash which my wife and I love with mashed and mixed veggies we choose as sides. Their soups shouldn't be ignored, wonderful turkey gumbo (don't expect spice) and matzoh ball soup. They also sell some desserts. I generally take out but patrons seem happy when they eat there also. Not cheap but the quality is worth it. read more

The food is dry and tastless matza ball soup dishwater. Brisket tasteless Kanish yeah. Poor even the dining room area, which is pretty.apple sause sucks a few years ago. Food was overpriced but tasted fresh today I would say old and hada lingering taste of week old meat. None of the food was edible what a waste of 100 dollars Hospital food is better this. It.Stay away even my dog won't eat it negative starts for everything read more

Best food! The hot dog is incredible, as well as their soups and sandwiches. Service is amazing , one worker the guy that's always there with the beard and glasses he's amazing such a nice guy and always makes our dinner and lunches here great! read more

Truly a vanishingly New York experience. They really pile it on it's a must try. Great potato pancakes. Special franks hotdogs can't be read more

Don't really want to go into details on what happened when my husband went in to get me 2 half sour pickles. Just wanted to say louie is one amazing man. Thank you again. read more

Best freshest cleanest deli in Brooklyn. Best pastrami corned beef and potato thins! Paul is the best manager! Can't wait to return Thrilled that I can get take out from my favorite deli! The pastrami is delicious as well as the potato latkes and turkey! This is one of the only places I feel comfortable doing take out with during the pandemic! Their a rating makes me feel comfortable and their food keeps me coming back for more! read more

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Love love love that their pastrami and turkey and thinly sliced. Their fries are delicious. They are thick cut real potato fries. The flowering onion was a nice try comes with a tangy spicy bbq dipping sauce. Well be back soon. read more

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Beautiful art combined with the artistry of a true New York Deli. It stands the test of time. read more

This is, and has always been, my favorite deli in New York. Their food is amazing and always fresh! My favorites dishes here: Kishka (w/ one of the tastiest gravies you will ever have), Matzoh Ball Soup, Tongue Sandwich, Stuffed Cabbage, and Kreplach w/ Onions. Not to forget that star starters of the show, the Kosher Pickles, Cole Slaw, and Mac Salad. All of these dishes are AMAZING and will really show the true colors of this old time Brooklyn deli. As for the restaurant; it's decorated nicely, always clean, the staff is always friendly and fast. This place may be more expensive than other local delis (which are now hard to come by), but totally worth it as the quality blows others out of the water. Highly recommended! read more

Mill Basin Kosher Deli - Half of Hot Tongue Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ever since they reopened after the pandemic, they have sucked big time! The guy who always answers the phone, and doesn't speak good English, always tells you that your phone # is wrong, your address is wrong, everything is wrong when you try to place an order for delivery. The guy is a moron & yet they still let him answer the phone and take orders. We haven't been able to place an order since they re-opened. You're losing lots of business because of this idiot. Hire the good people back who were there before the pandemic!!! read more

This may be the best jewish deli i've been to in a long time. Of course there was pickles and cole slaw when you walk in, of course they have Dr Brown's and cream soda, and yes, they're glatt kosher, but what got me was the corned beef. This corned beef was absolutely perfect. Tender, but not crumbly. Lean, and yet amazingly flavorful! I was suspicious when I saw a distinct lack of fat on the corned beef, after all too lean = meh. Usually. Not this time. The waitress was great, my daughter and I both loved our lunch, and they even have both kinds of knishes (if you have to ask, never mind). Even though we were staying in Rockaway, this was well worth the drive over the Marine Park bridge and past Kings Plaza. I will be sure to visit again next time I'm visiting the old 'hood. SOLID five stars. read more

Completely Disappointed, very poor pastrami sandwich. The amount of slices were so skimpy & at a price of $20.95 this was a complete rip-off. I had a friend from the Midwest visit & wanted a NY Pastrami Sandwich, the Mill Basin Deli was recommended to me. This sandwich was an embarrassment. I could not believe there was hardly any pastrami to fill the rye bread & she had to cut fat off some of the slices, for this price, this is shameful. read more

This is probably the best kosher deli in Brooklyn. Sadly, that's faint phrase; there are NO really good kosher delis left here, so this mediocre restaurant rises to the top of a dismal heap. The only food I really like at delis is pastrami; Mill Basin's is dry and under-seasoned; It doesn't stack up well compared to the outstanding pastrami at a number of non-kosher Jewish style delis, most notably David's Brisket House in Bedford-Stuyvesant, or Katz's in Manhattan. On the plus side the service at this deli, back when it was possible to eat in a restaurant, was excellent and the interior is attractive, with good art on the walls. One caveat: BEWARE of ordering delivery via Mill Basin Deli's website. If there is a problem they'll attempt to evade any responsibility and refer you to the out-of-state headquarters of Menufy, their delivery service, which is impossible to reach by phone or text and takes hours to respond via email. read more