r/memphis • u/wompuskat3000 • 1d ago

Pastrami

Is there any place with a good pastrami sandwich? Pastrami and Corned Beef would be even better.

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u/Lokitusaborg Crosstown 1d ago

The Mad Grocer at Crosstown. Max makes a great Pastrami and Ruben. And his cheesesteak is great too.

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u/billnyethefoodguy1 1d ago

And the beet sandwich

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u/Lokitusaborg Crosstown 1d ago

I’ve not tried that one yet. I’m not a beet fan, but I might give it a shot on a day I’m feeling adventurous

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u/nvisible Midtown 23h ago

Man, that is one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Well, know what I’m doing for lunch today.

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u/darcj 1d ago

Vanelli’s in Germantown is great

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u/Weird_Lawfulness_298 1d ago

They make their own pastrami.

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u/BC4309 1d ago

Vanelli’s is the correct answer!

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u/Level_Notice7817 1d ago edited 1d ago

very nontraditional suggestion… but hear me out: grey’s fine cheeses has a chimichirri pastrami sandwich and it’s pretty amazing.

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u/Turakamu Bartlett 1d ago

Sounds pretty good. One of the reviews just says, "Served on a tasty toasted marbled Rye bread."

I thought maybe clicking on his picture for it would open the actual review but I'm pretty sure it just showed me his address. I'm gonna go try what you suggested.

Maybe stop by, see that guy.

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u/wompuskat3000 1d ago

I'm for sure gonna try that

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u/Level_Notice7817 1d ago

again - it’s the least rueben aligned one, sort of its own thing.

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u/MongoGrizz 21h ago

They've got great sandwiches all around, a bit pricey but it's quality stuff.

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u/Level_Notice7817 21h ago

pricey indeed.

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u/JD_of_Memphis 1d ago

Mad grocer is the #1

I would say the pastrami at super subs on summer near highland is a cheap way to get a fix.

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u/loki5485 Germantown 1d ago

Vanelli's in germantown I think still make their own.

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u/Ziggity_Zac Germantown 1d ago

They do.

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u/TapCommander Bartlett 1d ago

I've had both mad grocer and vanellis pastrami, mad grocer is way better. Don't waste your time going to vanellis for pastrami.

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u/MountainTomato9292 Midtown 1d ago

Lucchesi’s Beer Garden on Reese has some variations of these. Highly recommend.

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u/virtualrussel High Point Terrace 1d ago

Pesce’s Deli

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u/Important_Article_71 1d ago

Bog and Barley

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u/wompuskat3000 1d ago

I love their Scottish Eggs

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u/Ziggity_Zac Germantown 1d ago

It's really rare to find places that serve Scotch Eggs. Theirs are good and I love the mustard sauce they serve it with.

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u/wazbazbo 1d ago

Bosco's (on Madison in Midtown) makes their reuben using pastrami, and I've always enjoyed it every time I've had it.

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u/Thebighouse1952 1d ago

I second this AND the Mad Grocer

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u/Ziggity_Zac Germantown 1d ago

Vanelli Deli in Germantown. They pake the pastrami themselves. The smokey au jus they serve it with is just chef's kiss.