Ate it so fast, I forgot to take a picture! Pastrami Queen was quick, satisfying, and a solid switch-up from my usual Moynihan go-tos. I'm glad I stepped outside my routine because this definitely hit the spot and kept me full for the ride. Food The Royal Sized Combo with half pastrami and half brisket was the right call. Having both meats side by side felt like getting two sandwiches in one, which made it easy to sample two menu favorites without committing to just one. Both were absolutely delicious. The pastrami was flavorful and tender, and the brisket was just as good, though I would've loved a little barbecue sauce on it to take it over the top. Huge bonus points for offering gluten free bread. That alone makes this place accessible in a way a lot of delis aren't, and I truly appreciated having that option. Service & Speed I ordered online and the process was seamless. My order was ready in less than 10 minutes, which was impressive even considering it was around 2:45 pm, that in-between time when the lunch rush has passed but dinner hasn't started yet. Pickup was easy, and everything was packaged neatly and ready to go. Value It was a bit pricey. The sandwich was $22, plus an extra $2.10 for gluten free bread. Not shocking for New York deli prices, but definitely something to keep in mind. Since I ordered online, I didn't double check whether the in-person window pricing is the same, though I meant to look when I picked it up. Overall I usually default to tacos or Chopt when passing through Moynihan, but trying Pastrami Queen was a great change of pace. Ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture, which honestly says it all. I'd absolutely order again, especially when I'm craving something hearty and want a reliable gluten free option. read more

Before getting on the train to return home I stopped to get a sandwich. It was good, not on the level of Kat's deli but far and above a regular deli or diner. It was hot and juicy and just the thing to say good bye to NYC. Good mustard which is important to me to make a good sandwich. Only down was the pickle, not so great. Would I stop again when in the city? Yup! read more

The best place to stop for food in Moynihan hall while waiting for your train. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone with Pastrami and a bagel which you usually don't see together. Everything tasted super fresh. read more

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Well this is death of a giant I have always been a customer of Lexington avenue branch and this one is close an delivers to work Today my usual a brisket rye with seeds and coke slaw Russian on side Well the half sour pickle was perfectly crunchy and flavorful The Daniels was on tickle cut rye bread flavorless with spear caraway seeds and filled with too thickly cut lean brisket with no flavor The sandwich wasn't fully loaded and often had a bite of bread only Wow what a disappointment I am going back to Lexington avenue and robot is what I remember Good ridden to this one at Moynihan read more

Ordered a pastrami sandwich, was tasted pretty good, but was way too expensive for the small amount of meat provided. Exactly what you would expect in Penn Station. I was waiting for an Amtrak for Saratoga and this was the best I could decide with only a few minutes to spare. read more

Pastrami Queen - Very thin. Rolled up to look like more meat than it is. Ehhh. The pickle that came with it was actually perfect. - Restaurants Near Me

This place looks good but service is awful. Bought a bagel this am and the cashier (who. Clearly hates her job) took the order. When asked without meat, she looked at me weird. Price was same $10 for one bagel with egg. When asking for salt - she said no. We don't have it. It is insane how these places stay in business. Awful. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Seriously, $18 for a pastrami on rye should have been so much more. There was an additional charge for lettuce and tomatoes (~$2.50), the mustard was on the side, and the pickle was barely pickled. Very disappointing. There are much better options. read more

Trying Pastrami Queen was a new experience for me, as I'd never tried it--or even wanted to try it--before. It turned out to be my new favorite! The meat was tender, juicy, and the fat was surprisingly good. The mustard and pickles made the sandwich even more enjoyable. My only complaint was the bread; it was dry and didn't really complement the pastrami. read more

The food and the service here are so much worse than the other locations :( I asked and paid for some specifics and they didn't follow the order. read more

I was in the area and was looking for a place to stop for dinner. I found Pastrami Queen! I'm so glad I stopped here. My food was prepared very quickly. I only had to wait a few minutes. My pastrami sandwich also came with pickles, mustard and another sauce. My sandwich was warm and very flavorful. I would definitely order this again. I can't wait to order this again; I highly recommend it! read more

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Solid place for pastrami or other sandwiches when in the area... The breakfast is only available til 10am or so. Have only been here for lunch a couple of times. Menu is plentiful to choose from. Had the Thanksgiving turkey sandwich a couple of times...it is good enough to share and very filling. The warm gravy is good and needed as the sandwich can get a bit dry. The sweet potato knish is also good and shareable. Also tried the Chicken Queen - good as well, which was a lunch special. Yes a bit pricey for the area, but so are all the places in the Moynihan Food Hall. Will be back to try other options. Not too busy if getting ahead of the lunch crowd and food is ready pretty quick. Good to order food on the go especially for those with a train to catch... read more

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Decided to give this vendor a try for my dinner on the Amtrak. I've never heard of this business, unlike all of the other food vendors in Moynihan Food Hall. They earned a spot in the food hall, so they must be good. I ordered their Special of the Day ($18), which they had on a small blackboard. At the time, its was a chicken cutlet and fried pastrami sandwich, which was a delicious combination of meats to consume. Would come back to try other items in the future. read more

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I really enjoyed my food! I've been to some of the 'deli palaces' of NYC... and while this is just a little station in the Moynihan Train Hall food area... I thought it was a real treat to get a fresh made sandwich, matzo ball soup and some Mac salad to take on the train. The bread was fresh and nicely toasted. The meat was fresh sliced while I watched. The Reuben was really tasty! The matzo ball soup was also great. Just like the big deli palaces-- definitely not cheap---but I would definitely get food here again. read more

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TLDR: If you want a pastrami sandwich - it's fine. Personally felt the portion was quite small and not quite overflowing with meat as the signs might suggest. Got the half sandwich and soup combo. Matzoh ball soup was pretty tasty, nice texture on the ball, broth was decent and noodles tasty. Sandwich (even as a half sandwich) I felt was very small. The pastrami quantity was what I'd expect from a sandwich at Pret. Flavor was decent, the meat was tender but just not enough of it for me. Maybe if I'm in the area and ferociously craving pastrami, I'd try it again. I'd get the whole sandwich this time but still doubt whether or not it will be as overstuffed as the menu calls it. read more

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I love Pastrami Queen. I do not get take out from there that often; that would be unwise. But if you want pastrami or corned beef, done right, this is the place. They even have, and it is not bad at all, a plant based pastrami substitute. The famous pastrami eggroll makes me laugh, and it is delicious. The knishes are filling. In sum, everything is excellent. The only reason I don't order a sandwich from them every time I travel on Amtrak is doctor's orders. I have reached that age when I must avoid the cholesterol, the salt, and essentially the flavor and the joy of this cuisine. But that is why my endorsement is all the more powerful. I have to be disciplined about these indulgences. This place is worth it. If you can only eat meat and other highly caloric meals every now and then, you should use up the allotment on what is special. read more

I ordered a pastrami sandwich and requested it to be toasted. The pastrami sandwich is $18. It came with two pickles on the side, mustard, and thousand island sauce. The ordering process was quick and seamless. read more

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Thrilled to find an outpost of the Queen in Moynihan Hall! And it's possible to order matzo ball soup with a slab of bread to eat before boarding Amtrak. How lucky is that! Never thought I'd look forward to taking Amtrak before. Game changer with Pastrami Queen in the house. read more

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I couldn't ask for anything better out of this small storefront of Pastrami Queen. The service was very quick and friendly enough, and the sandwich was amazing! The hot pastrami was fatty without being greasy, smoky, flavorful, and oh so tender! read more

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We were rushing to get our train and I stopped here looking for a substantial lunch. There were a lot of upscale choices in this new section of the train station but Pastrami Queen somehow stood out to me. I ordered the regular pastrami with fried onions. It was kind of pricey ($20+) but phenomenally good. Super thin slices of succulent meat and the fried onions were entirely worth the up-charge. The lady at the register was super nice and I was happy to give them my business read more

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We were looking for some food to take on the train for our trip back home out of Penn Station so grabbed a pastrami queen sandwich to share. It was plenty good sized for the 2 of us and was very good. The pastrami to bread ratio was great with just the right amount of mustard. I'd definitely return. We also got an order of potato pancakes that came with applesauce and really enjoyed them. read more

Pastrami was extremely fatty with gristle. Made eating difficult and messy. Threw out other half of the sandwich. They will not be getting my return business. read more

Servings were tiny for the piece compared to other NY famous pastrami purveyors --eg 2nd Ave Deli ). We had a pastrami sandwich which was meh. We also had the breaded chicken sandwich (I think the Queenie). The chicken was so tough and dry it as not enjoyable at all. Big disappointment from a native NYer. We don't often indulge in pastrami but we will stick to Zabars and elsewhere for takeout, at least. read more

I was excited to try this spot but very disappointed. Service was not kind when I went which was my sign to walk away but I was hungry. For $20 I expected more. FlavI should have just ordered Katz. read more

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Pastrami was juicy and bread was soft - no complaints here. They have their no frills sandwiches premade so there's almost no wait, perfect for grab-n-go before maniacally trying to find your train track. read more

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Would be zero stars, but they did give me food of sorts so, OK, one. Cold pastrami on cold, untoasted bread. No cheese. No sauce. Just a whole lotta cold dryness. Wait, thats unfair of me. Upon request they will give you the cheapest, lowest quality, least useful institutional spread they purport to be Russian dressing. And they give you a pickle. All told this place makes Pret a Manger look like fine cuisine. It makes CVS and Walgreens look like superior choices. Small children make better sandwiches. Just say no. read more

So disappointed and angry. Ordered two corn beef sandwiches on seeded rye Sandwiches were small corn beef was not warm and bread wasn't seeded To top it off without saying anything their delivery service adds a 5 dollar tip for two blocks delivery Will never go back and warn people to stay away read more

Excellent food. Fast service. Can eat at tables across or take bag with you. Not cheap but worth it. Hard to find decent deli like pastrami these days. Can also get a beer at bar directly across. read more

I bought the pastrami sandwich from the Queen, and yes it should be crowned. the mustard sauerkraut go so well with the fresh sliced meat

Had the pastrami sandwich and wasn't disappointed. I've been to the UES location a few times in the past and always liked the pastrami sandwich there. Only one type of pickle given here and packets of mustard. read more

Incredibly rude guy at the register. Food below average. If you want someone to be disappointed, come here. I recommend you save your time, hard earned money, and patience by avoiding this spot at all costs. read more

I am a diehard deli fan I had to find a new spot harrows is closing kats is way to busy so I tried PQ very please great service pleasant atmosphere food was outstanding (so happy) I am going to miss harrows easy parking Flintstone portions read more