Katz's Delicatessen — Review by Jack's Dining Room

New York, United States — American Deli / Breakfast

The reviewer tried a special collaboration breakfast burrito between Katz's Delicatessen and Wake n Late at the Yesha Food Festival in New York. The burrito features fresh-cut pastrami, homemade tortillas, crispy hash browns, and fluffy eggs, which the reviewer considers nearly perfect with no notes to improve.

What was great: Homemade thin tortillas, crispy hash browns, fluffy eggs, fresh pastrami cut to order that melts in your mouth, homemade custom hot mustard, overall perfect execution

What could improve: Nothing mentioned

The Dishes

The star of this review is the breakfast burrito collaboration between Katz's Delicatessen and Wake n Late. The burrito showcases the iconic pastrami from Katz's, freshly chopped and layered into a custom tortilla. The construction features homemade thin tortillas that are impressively delicate, accompanied by some of the crispiest hash browns and super fluffy eggs. The pastrami, cut fresh to order, melts in your mouth and serves as the premium centerpiece of the dish. The whole creation is finished with a homemade custom hot mustard that ties everything together perfectly.

The Experience

This special collaboration was only available at the Yesha Food Festival for one weekend, creating an exclusive limited-time experience. The reviewer highlights the uniqueness of this east coast and west coast collaboration, bringing together Katz's legendary pastrami expertise with Wake n Late's breakfast burrito mastery.

Value & Pricing

Specific pricing was not mentioned in the review, though the reviewer notes that tickets to the food festival were almost sold out, indicating strong demand for this limited offering.

Notable Moments

There's probably a short list, five or 10 items I've had in my life that are actually just perfect and you have no notes. This breakfast burrito falls upon that list.

This quote encapsulates the reviewer's exceptional praise for the burrito, placing it among the best foods they've ever experienced.

The Verdict

This breakfast burrito is an absolute must-try for anyone lucky enough to catch a future collaboration between Katz's and Wake n Late. It represents a perfect union of two culinary traditions, with fresh ingredients and expert preparation resulting in a dish that the reviewer considers nearly flawless. This experience is perfect for breakfast burrito enthusiasts and those seeking an exceptional limited-time culinary event.