Do you remember Carnegie Deli and its opulent dishes ? Little did I know that the owner of the regretted delicatessen owns a location in Edison, NJ named Harold’s NY Deli. Entering the place, you know that everything is big there, just by looking at the giant cakes with slices probably three times what a 24 layer cake in a steakhouse would be. Or the Lintzer tart that, with its 7oz, could feed an entire family.

The dining room is quite large, overlooking the kitchen where you see giant dishes coming out, wondering who would be able to eat all of this, maybe the host of Man vs Food, or if it is to share. In the back is their pickle bar, a pretty unique fixture not to be missed where you can get many type of pickles: sour, half-sour or kosher. Interesting considering that pickles are a must have in a Jewish deli.

Looking at the menu can be overwhelming, with sometimes the only indication of the portion being the price. Root beer floats, milkshakes and sundaes are to share, same as the giant ice cream soda (32oz) that I got all for myself. I ordered it with Coca Cola and vanilla ice cream, a combination I prefer to the root beer float as I find the two flavors work better together.

Ice cream soda at Harold's NY Deli in Edison, NJ

For deli sandwiches, they offer three sizes: junior (1 person), large (2 to 3 persons - can be fine for 4) and X-Large (5 to 8 persons). I got the soft salami in the junior size that was quite filling, especially after that ice cream soda…I smeared some mustard on the rye bread and ate it with a very good cole slaw that came with it. My in-laws shared the large corned beef that was quite impressive and my niece, Rayna, got the hot dog from the kid’s menu that was probably a foot long putting the two pieces together.

Jodi got herself a grilled cheese with Munster that did not look so big but had lots of cheese in it, as if the bread was just there to hold it together! We also shared some fries that were ok for me as I am not a big fan of steak fries, and some delicious onion rings that were nicely crispy.

After such a meal, forget about dessert and have a walk to digest! I love the food there, but I am always a bit bothered by the large quantities that call for a bit of waste, unless you take the food home of course.

Enjoy (I did)!

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Harold’s NY Deli - 1173 King Georges Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08837

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