Pastrami, swiss and creamy slaw on sourdough

James from Rhea’s Deli just published this lovely photo. Luuuunchtime!

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19 Responses to “Pastrami, swiss and creamy slaw on sourdough”

  1. Sfnola says:

    Best sandwiches in SF! (commence argument)

  2. Nick says:

    That is a coleslaw sandwich with 2 slices of pastrami… I hate to say it, but the Mission needs to learn that 3 slices of pastrami does not make a pastrami sandwich. When I order a pastrami sandwich I’m expecting something like this:

    http://sanfrancisco.grubstreet.com/katz's%20pastrami.jpg

    Notice how there’s several slices of pastrami in said “pastrami sandwich.” It’s got a good helping or pastrami, 2 slices of bread, a splash of mustard and maybe some peperoncinis, done. For the love of god, ADD MORE PASTRAMI!!!

    • D. Jon Moutarde says:

      What he said. Slaw sandwich with pastrami garnish. Fuck no.

    • Imp says:

      Most importantly, that’s hand carved. Slicer cut isn’t juicy enough. Wise and Sons is hand carved which is good, the pastrami is just okay, nothing exceptional.

    • Art says:

      Yeah, this is spot on.

    • Skeptical says:

      I’ve eaten at every “world-renowned” deli in NYC (Katz’s, 2nd Ave, Sarge’s, Carnegie, etc) and I’ve got to be honest with you: I don’t get the whole no veggies on the pastrami sandwich thing. I know you want to showcase the flavor of the meat, which is definitely on point, but I really miss the textures and flavors that the lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles add. At least a Reuben has got the sauerkraut and cheese going for it. Just meat, mustard and rye bread is pretty boring in my opinion.

      • moderniste says:

        I’m kinda with you. I really LOVE the NYC style of pastrami-with-rye-and-mustard-and-nuthin-else with hella pastrami…for the first two bites or so. Then I’m dying for some vegetable relief.

        NYC pastrami sandwiches are a twice-a-year thing for me. I can’t hardly fathom the pastrami hardcores who consume a sandwich daily-oy vey!

  3. Erik says:

    Slaw doesn’t belong on sandwiches.

  4. Haz Been says:

    Can’t lie. Looks amazing.

  5. chalkman says:

    The Refuge (down in San Carlos) makes the best pastrami sandwich in the bay area, Belgian Ales too!

  6. En-Chu Lao says:

    Meat and dairy on a sandwich kills kosher. and coleslaw on pastrami is pretty sketchy too.

  7. Joanbone says:

    Mr. Pickles!

  8. motowaki says:

    M&L market on 14th @ Market for pastrami. KILLERRR!

  9. D. Jon Moutarde says:

    You can get a fuckload of pastrami from Safeway for 5 bucks — throw it on a bun and there you go.

    • Bleeze says:

      I’d rather eat a coleslaw sandwich that a fuckload of Safeway pastrami.

      • D. Jon Moutarde says:

        Don’t complain to me, then, when you start crawling on hands and knees because you can’t raise up on two feet.