Kenny & Zuke's Delicatessen
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 222-3354
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- SW 10th Avenue
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 7am-12am, Fri 7am-3am, Sat 8am-3am, Sun 8am-10pm
Editorial Review for Kenny & Zuke's Delicatessen – by Elizabeth Lopeman
In Short
Diners can get bagels, sandwiches, coleslaw and other menu items to go at the counter where they enter, or take a seat by one of the huge windows. From challah French toast to pastrami and egg salad double-decker combo sandwiches, this comfortable spot serves up the finest New York Jewish deli fare this side of the Hudson River. For dessert, choose New York-style cheesecake, rugelach or sweet noodle kugel.
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Insider Tips
When to GoBreakfast (served all day) offers egg dishes, challah French toast and pastrami scrambles; lunch mostly offers sandwiches and dinner has a few large plates and nightly changing specials like stuffed cabbage, fried chicken and more.
Know Before You GoPortions are generous--go when you're hungry or be prepared to take plenty home with you.
Where to SitWhere there's room. Kenny and Zuke's is big but can be as busy as the Brooklyn Bridge at rush hour.
What to DrinkSample an old-school egg cream.
User Reviews for Kenny & Zuke's Delicatessen
07/13/2008 Posted by notyeti
I thought for sure this would be the end to my search for the perfect Reuben sandwich. For $12.50 it should be something special! The corned beef was indeed good and the rye bread was better than most. What makes a Reuben sandwich good is a nice balance between the fatty meat and grilled bread - and the acidity of the sauerkraut with the tangy Russian dressing. Well, first of all, there was very little sauerkraut and they completely left out the Russian dressing. It did have quite a bit of melted cheese on it though. Why? It was such a fatty greasebomb that I felt positively ill. I noticed as we were leaving that their menu says they put Russian dressing on their Reubens, so they must have just overlooked it. They also overcharged us, which I think was also an oversight, but it goes to show that they are not paying attention. My search for the perfect Reuben continues.
Pros: Good corned beef
Cons: outrageous prices, lack of care in food preparation and service
07/08/2008 Posted by tonyroder
After reading the Oregonian review, I was anxious to rekindle the memory of the succulent pastrami sandwiches I used to eat in New York. It is possible that the pastrami served to the reviewer was "the best west of the Hudson". I am brokenhearted to report that he pastrami I was served at Kenny & Zuke's was cut far too thick, excessively salty, and dry as bone. In the absence of any marbling whatsoever, each bite of the thick crumbly meat formed an unchewable lump in the mouth. On the evidence, I feel justified in saying that those who run the place are totally clueless about what they pretend to offer. Under the circumstances I won't even comment on the haphazard service, which could have easily been a Monty Python skit. It's not as if there are no alternatives for more authentic and tasty pastrami sandwiches in Portland: try Rose's Deli and the other Jewish deli on 23rd street.
Pros: None. No saving grace.
Cons: All of the above
