 A pastrami sandwich from Katz's Delicatessen | |
| Type | Sandwich |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | New York City, New York |
| Main ingredients | pastrami, rye bread, spicy brown mustard |
Pastrami on rye is a sandwich comprising sliced pastrami on rye bread, often served with mustard and Kosher dill pickles. It was popularized in the Jewish delicatessens of New York City and has been described as New York's "signature sandwich". It was created in 1888 by the Lithuanian immigrant Sussman Volk, who served it at his deli on Delancey Street in Manhattan.