Hershel's East Side Deli

We’ve been wanting to try Hershel’s for a while, and we finally made it! Luckily, no line during our visit — quick and easy. What We Ordered Pastrami on rye — “with everything” Mustard + coleslaw + sauerkraut Pickle on the side Flavor & Texture The pastrami has a deep, rich flavor and comes in a very generous portion — definitely satisfying for meat lovers. However, the pastrami was so soft that it fell apart easily. We personally prefer a bit more firmness and structure in each bite. Also, the pickle was packed together with the sandwich, and the moisture made the bread a little soggy by the time we opened it. Overall A very solid pastrami sandwich — hearty, tasty, and worth trying if you’re already exploring Reading Terminal Market. Next time, we’d just ask for the pickle separ

It was a pleasant experience, you wait in line, then order and pick it up. Smooth, friendly and welcoming system. I ordered the Pastrami on Rye and Pastrami Rachiall (the name might be wrong!l). Both of them compared to KAT's NY, Pretty close. It was dilecious, I was very very Happy. Food quality was great, survise was really good and fast. Would I come back? I will definitely come back.

First place I tried at Reading Terminal Market and was the single best pastrami sandwich I ever had! I loaded up my sandwich and every bite was heaven. I give it a 9.1/10. Plus the pickles they give are a great commodity. First place you should check out at RTM! Will be coming again to try the turkey and brisket sandwiches!

Eating the Pastrami Rachael was truly a seminal experience. I have never had such a juicy sandwich. The salt levels were pushed, but balanced be the fresh ingredients. I yearn for this sandwich, and look forward to the day where i can eat it once again. Right in the heart of the famed Reading Terminal Market gives it the atmosphere boost. But getting to see the staff banter with regulars and treat me like one as they walked me through my first order gives this place a true 5 star rating.

Hershel’s East Side Deli: Fame, Snark, and the "Vlogger-Radar" Theory After surviving a marathon of roughly 1,897 YouTube videos on Hershel’s East Side Deli, I finally made my pilgrimage to the counter. I’m a Reuben devotee at heart, but when you’re at Hershel’s, the legendary hand-carved pastrami is the other logical choice. The "Influencer" Portion vs. Reality Let’s talk about the meat. Was it sizeable? Absolutely. It dwarfs the sad, anemic excuses for sandwiches you find in the other 49 states. However, excellence isn't cheap—at nearly $20, this sandwich is 30–40% more expensive than your average deli fare. You are paying a premium for the "Reading Terminal" name and the hand-carved craft. Even so, it wasn't quite the towering skyscraper of meat I’ve seen in viral videos. I’ve develop