The only thing that annoys me is how greasy cheesesteaks are. Grease helps the flavor but when i can almost have grease dripping down my finger it a bit much.

Sad to say I’ve never been a fan of cole slaw or mustard, but I’ll have to give the new potato pancakes a try…although the well done fries are tough to pass on, maybe i’ll have to get both

I repeat (see prior post): real men who go to Kensington get the Dr. D Special (ask Bruce, Phil and Simon, they’ll know): Corned beef and pastrami on rye, mustard and cole slaw. Russian optional. And they have new kick-ass potato pancakes, almost too big for one real man to devour. The brisket is fine, too, but it ain’t no combo.

Dr. D

Lil NYC Food Guy, I’ll put it on the ‘wich list and try to head out there, thanks for the recommendation!

I only feel the need to say this because i had one yesterday, but if you truly consider yourself a sandwich man you HAVE to go to Kensington Deli in Great Neck, NY and get the Brisket/Fried Onions/Gravy on a toasted club roll (with some russian added of course). It melts in your mouth it is that damn good. Everytime I come home from school upstate, it is the first thing I get. Its an easy ride on the LIRR and right by the station if you’re up for it. Easy drive from the city too. Do it.

Big bro reviewed it here: http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/02/09/kensington-kosher-deli-panchos-border-grill-no-frills-deli-done-right-quality-tex-mex-shine-in-great-neck-ny/

naum,
I’ve had carl’s only once and it was after a night of drinking in murray hill so i can’t really speak to the validity of carl’s as the best in the city. Only one was to find out though, going to have to check it out again.

I agree, 99 miles to philly isn’t very good. You must give Wogies a try, it’s absolutely delicious. I think it’s the best philly cheesesteak I’ve had in the city and I’ve covered 4 so far: BB’s Cheesesteaks, 99 miles to philly, Carl’s steaks and Wogies. Wogies wins, hands down.

Check them out: http://www.simplysandwiches.net/tag/philly-cheesesteak/

Bill,
Misery loves company. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience but good to know I wasn’t the only one.

Dr. Dyspepsia,
To me provolone just isnt flavorful enough to really complement a sandwich filled with greasy steak and onions, I like a cheese with some punch.

Jack,
You know I never even got a chance to eat at Neptune. Heard they have a good burger. It’s the same burger at Jane, which is a sister restaurant. I know a lot of people who did like Neptune though. I don’t know about the burgers at 123, but a lot of people have said nice things about Five Napkins burger with comte cheese and caramelized onions. I haven’t had it yet but I will try to get over there soon to let you know. If you beat me to it though, I look forward to hearing your review. If you take some pics and write something up, I’d love to post it. About the moderation, it wasn’t intentional, wordpress has been acting strangely.

Howfresh,
You’re a bolder man than I. I’m not making moves to Philly for a cheesteak. I still have to try Wogie’s, which might be the answer to our NYC cheesesteak needs (based on some reviews I’ve read). Interesting you don’t like the burger at Manna but you do like the cheesesteak.