Katz's Deli — Review by Delish
New York, United States — American Deli / Ice Cream
Katz's Deli released three creative new ice cream flavors featuring unexpected savory-sweet combinations. The Lodka Swirl, black and white egg cream, and Cat's Reuben ice cream all successfully balanced salty and sweet elements in inventive ways.
What was great: The innovative flavor combinations, particularly the salty and sweet elements working together perfectly. The Lodka Swirl, black and white egg cream, and Cat's Reuben ice cream flavors were all well-executed with creative toppings and infusions.
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
Katz's Deli unveiled three exciting new ice cream creations that push the boundaries of traditional frozen treats. The Lodka Swirl features vanilla ice cream combined with sour cream and onion chips, applesauce, and corn flakes, all topped with apple jam, a mini Lodka, and Maldon salt. This sweet and savory creation shows impressive creativity in combining snack textures with traditional ice cream.
The black and white egg cream combines vanilla ice cream infused with black and white cookie and rice krispies, served with egg cream and topped with a black and white cookie. This flavor celebrates a New York classic beverage by translating its iconic taste profile into frozen form. The final creation, the Cat's Reuben, takes inspiration from Katz's famous sandwich by infusing vanilla ice cream with CheezIts, rye croutons, and beetroot powder with hints of liquid smoke. It's topped with black sanding sugar, a dehydrated Swiss cheese chip, Maldon salt, and most impressively, a half brined pickle from Katz's.
The Experience
The reviewer was clearly excited to try these new offerings, demonstrating genuine enthusiasm for the creative menu expansion. The novelty of the flavors generated excitement about visiting to taste these unique creations.
Value & Pricing
No specific pricing information was mentioned in the review.
Notable Moments
Salty and sweet elements should not work. But they really, really did.
This observation captured the surprising success of Katz's adventurous approach to ice cream creation.
The Verdict
Katz's Deli has successfully created three innovative ice cream flavors that demonstrate sophisticated flavor engineering. The restaurant is best for adventurous eaters who appreciate creative food combinations and New York classics reimagined in unexpected ways. These limited edition flavors showcase how traditional deli ingredients and iconic New York foods can be successfully transformed into desserts.