Hershel's East Side Deli
Deli and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Chinatown, Philadelphia
"Try the Pastrami sandwich with cheese and coleslaw, sooo good"(8 Tips)
"Try the corned beef reuben on marble rye!"(8 Tips)
"Best pastrami on rye"(2 Tips)
"Great soups, especially the chicken noodle."(2 Tips)
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Arka MajumdarOctober 7, 2015Only place in center city serving decent pastrami sandwiches. You can also get the meat for a pound. Not really the Katz NYC class but still decent!!!Upvote9DownvoteUpvoted Mar 12- Wael HazzaziJune 9, 2019Try the Pastrami sandwich with cheese and coleslaw, sooo good
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Juanita MillerFebruary 19, 2014Great chicken noodle soup to go! They add the al dente noodles right as it's being packing it up to avoid soggy mush.Upvote2Downvote
Get the Pastrami Reuben sandwich. It’s one of the best sandwiches you’ll ever eat!UpvoteDownvote
Campbell BirdNovember 25, 2014Premium price for a premium product. Get the pastrami reuben.
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Michael RossiAugust 9, 2013Go for the side by side Reuben. Fresh roasted turkey and the most delicious pastrami!UpvoteDownvote
Hakimm RashidJanuary 12, 2020Love the egg and cheese sandwich on rye with turkey bacon 🥓UpvoteDownvote
Grab a pastrami sandwich, it's a huge treat for your mouth!!UpvoteDownvote- Grab a pastrami sandwich, it's a huge treat for your mouth!!UpvoteDownvote
Wow talk about a slamming good sandwich. The corned beef rueben was amazing!Upvote1Downvote
Daniel WolfAugust 7, 2014Great Reuben. Kind of greasy, but isn't that what you need in a Reuben?UpvoteDownvote
Jeff WillingerSeptember 22, 2013Simply the best corned beef and pastrami I have had in my life.Upvote1Downvote
- Great soups, especially the chicken noodle. Also, while not on the menu, quarts of soup are available.UpvoteDownvote
Melissa RhodesSeptember 20, 2010I love the pastrami sandwich with cheese and dressing. Can't wait to go back.UpvoteDownvote
Aaron FriedmanAugust 1, 2010Pastrami on rye with spicy mustard really hits the spot. Expensive but worth it.UpvoteDownvote
Jessica PionkeMay 20, 2012Reuben with pastrami was pretty good; not the best, but not bad. The potato latkes were AWFUL. They were bitter, mushy, and greasy.UpvoteDownvote
Mark BellewJuly 24, 2011Pastrami, egg, and cheese sandwich for breakfast... That is all.Upvote1Downvote
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Hershel's East Side Deli
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market)
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
(215) 922-6220
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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"Service is excellent. The portions are absolutely ginormous. Try the cheese curds and philly cheesesteak."
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