My sister and I visited this deli on June 5th - first time back in Brooklyn since 1984. We had a split potato knish with the complimentary corned beef, we shared a brisket sandwich and the pickles were to die for.
We just made a sium/70th birthday party in the “back room” of Essen on Coney. Everything was PERFECT! The service was great (kudos to Eric & Juliani) the food outstanding! They worked with me on the menu, adding, (not even exchanging!) when we discussed the different options. Everyone who came was very impressed with how beautiful and tasteful the whole evening was. We recommend highly!
Customer Service was great, just like the food is always amazing. Really enjoy eating at Essen NY Deli. They are also very accommodating when it comes to making a last-minute reservation. They happen to be also amazing if you want to take a family photo as well while you're there.
This is the second year in a row we went to Essen while visiting NY from Israel. Both times it was a great family experience with wonderful memories. We had a variety of dishes, from poppers to corned beef sandwiches and a variety of burgers. All were delicious. Thank you for giving the Wax family such a wonderful time!
Hot pastrami Rye or Club is a must cured to perfection!
Side note
Onion Rings batter whatever that was in a bowl are horrible bowl of batter please fix them with breadcrumb texture or take them off the menu it really killed what otherwise was delish
Great authentic, new age and classic Jewish food. The menu is PACKED with endless options to fill your belly. Very nice waiter/waitress service and food come out fairly quick.
First came to this place 20 years ago
Will be back and I'm sure they'll be there!
Honey beef sandwich is the best in town!!! Must try
Throw back to the kosher Delicatessens of the 70's
WE WENT FOR A FAMILY DINNER.
THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS AND FRESH.
THE SERVICE WAS FRIENDLY AND CARING!
Delicious food we enjoyed the brisket beef and the chicken cutlets,
The waiting time was a little bit long,
Excellent service
Everything we ate was super delicious. Reasonable prices.
Yitzy, the manager is always ready to help with a smile.
I can't wait to be back!
Really good and authentic food, but the manager or owner (not sure which one) is rude and mean. We booked the party room for a large party and people were running late which I can understand can frustrate a manager, but even after they finished setting up for us, he refused to even let us in just to sit in the party room while we waited for our friends to show up. We had to wait outside on our feet, in the heat until others showed up. It's not like we're getting free food. We're are PAYING YOU for the food. The party room was literally empty and just "waiting" for us but yet we had to stand outside the store like a bunch of hobos. I find that to be really mean and disgusting. Almost as if you're doing us a favor and letting us come to your store. Don't forget, us customers are what keep your business afloat, and we expect to be treated as such.
I’ve been dying to have a Jewish deli pastrami sandwich and I went here. Good choice. The sandwich was great. The pastrami was soft, hot and tasty. I ordered the junior size and it was still big. I also ordered matzo ball soup. It was very good. The service was great. Even though there was an orthodox wedding going on in the next room the servers set me up and served me immediately.
Jackie Shaab (AbiteOUTwithJACK)
+5
I have no photos, sadly, so my review will be breif.
Year after year, an amaizng deli experience!
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Awesome food. Perhaps the only place which offers the old-fashioned New York style deli food in a nice clean place. Be sure to try the gravy.
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