Kahn's Deli

04/14/2008 Posted by dolphy97

This place has an old New York deli type of feel to it and they even have those old school coca-cola bottles. My husband loves the Reuben sandwich there and so far all of the sandwiches I have ordered have been delicious. The place is a little small and there are not very many places to sit but that has never been a problem for us. If all you want is a good sandwich, then this is the place to be.

Pros: Food, authentic

Cons: Seating

03/26/2008 Posted by OfficialMember1

I hate to say it but this place is a hazard. There's not a Jewish person working in the place which, although not necessarily a bad sign, in this case it is. They seem to want to plop cheese on everything no matter how many times you politely decline. I agree with the other poster, the staff do make rude remarks about the customers.When I was there one of the customers apparently took umbrage to the insults and started cussing them out, whereupon the staff were only too happy to offer to take it to the streets, even though the never-again customer was clearly getting on in years (70-ish?) After all that didn't even feel like eating.

Pros: location

Cons: service

07/09/2007 Posted by toby27

Lunch on Saturday was an embarrassing experience. The sandwiches are good but not worth the rude service. Regulars may know the routine but first-timers don't have a chance. We ordered sandwiches and thought we were the only people in the restaurant at the time without food. We waited at the counter in plain sight of those working the sandwich counter. When the first ruben was placed on the counter with a "ruben up" announcement, we looked around and then took it and waited for the next sandwich to come up. No one said a word and we didn't know we had done something wrong. However, we found out later when my "small ruben" was called that we had the wrong sandwich. Still no one spoke to us. But, the 3 people behind the counter made rude loud comments the entire time we were there, seemingly only intended to embarrass us. Comments about "no patience" and "this would never happen on a weekday " and generally going on and on about the orders being messed up because someone took the wrong sandwich. I couldn't believe it and couldn't wait to get out of there.

Pros: Good sandwiches

Cons: Rude service

04/09/2007 Posted by mbcam

I took my girlfriend to Kahn's for lunch because I heard pretty good things about it from a couple friends, but my god, what a huge mistake. Immediately, I noticed that the breads and meats were left out on open bins instead of in refrigerated and sealed serving platforms (like Subways and Quiznos), the prices were astronomical for sandwiches, and the tiny "cash-only" sign that's displayed at the counter should be displayed on a big sign at the front of the restaurant, so customers without cash won't go in there blind-sighted. The icing on this nightmare cake however, are the three dead R O A C H E S my girlfriend and I found at the foot of the tables, after we got our sandwiches and sat down to eat. Needless to say, not a single bite was made, we threw our sandwiches in the trash where it belonged, and we left, angry and disgusted. If you're okay with vermin in your deli, then this place is for you. For everyone else that cares for health and sanitation, stay away from this R O A C H motel.

Pros: Seems like a great 1950's mom and pop deli.

Cons: Health and Hygiene still stuck in the 1950's.

11/16/2006 Posted by lmoses

The sandwiches are huge, but nothing to write home about. It was only after we ordered our food and went down the line that there was a sign saying cash only. When the sandwiches are $8 to $ 10 each the sign needs to be at the front of the shop.

Cons: cash only

10/26/2006 Posted by mlasaine

If you like your kosher with a capital K, then this is the place! Definitely a Wall-of-Famer for Hebrew International, Brooklynites and Baptists love this little hole in the wall kosher deli, transplanted from Manhattan's LES... or at least you'd think so. MAZEL TOV!!!

07/30/2006 Posted by lca29

Kahn's Deli meat is a million times better tasting, fresh, and less fatty than any other Deli place in Houston! It's owed by the same family as Alfred's Deli, which closed a long time ago, but was the best when it was opened. The sandwiches at Kahn's are so big that I can never eat more than half the sandwich in one sitting.

Pros: Best Deli Meat for a fair price

Cons: It's small and parking in the villiage is always tricky

07/16/2003 Posted by freewookie

Being new to Houston I've been searching for that perfect mom and pop sandwich shop. Well I've found it. This place has it all great sandwiches and old deli atmosphere. If you try the Olajuwon you'd better be hungry. I had to take half home for dinner!

Pros: Great Sandwiches

Cons: Parking

08/01/2002 Posted by Cole_M

The only deli in town that would stay open more than a week in New York. Serious sandwiches made with top quality products and served by a friendly staff. One of Michaels Reubens and a Dr. Browns, what else do you need. Longer hours would be nice but if you want the best, deal with it.

Pros: Michael, Food, Urban Charm

Cons: Parking, Parking, Parking