Lucky for us, New York City is home to some of the most famous Jewish delis in the country. New Yorkers are just as knowledgeable about the subway system as they are about where to find the best bagel with lox.
A staple in the Manhattan diet is, of course, Matzah Ball Soup. With Passover a few weeks away, we've rounded up the best places serving Matzah Ball Soup in Manhattan.
Many of these diners and delis are also offering dine-in or take-out options for Passover, so all you have to worry about on the holiday is enjoying time with your family!
Celebrate Passover with Dagon, the Upper West Side restaurant known for its dishes from “somewhere in the Mediterranean.” On April 15 and 16, Chef Ari Bokovza is offering a Seder plate, and then a twist on the classic Matzah Ball Soup: Duck Matzah Ball Soup served with steamed carrots and roasted duck leg meat marinated in pomegranate molasses, ginger, peppercorn, shallot, and garlic. Reservations can be made through the restaurant’s website.
A New York icon since 1888, Katz’s Delicatessen is known for its Jewish specialties. Celebrate Passover with their specialty menu items. Don’t forget to add all the Matzah Ball Soup your stomach can handle.
Sarge’s menu of traditional Passover specialties is as mouth-watering on paper as it is in person. Dine-in at the classic diner, or order their Passover dishes for an at-home Matzah Ball soup moment.
Nothing cures your woes better than a steaming hot bowl of Matzo ball soup. Ej Luncheonette’s “Grandma’s Matzoh Ball Soup” is like a big hug on a rainy day.
The one fridge provision you shouldn’t go without this Passover is a quart of Russ & Daughters’ Matzo Ball Soup. Order online fromRuss & Daughters Cafe for Manhattan delivery or pick-up.
Now, more than ever, it is important to support the city’s local Ukrainian joints. Veselka boasts Ukrainian “unpretentious favorites.” Indulge in traditional blintzes, and latkes, and don’t leave without trying the Matzah Ball soup, of course.
A Jewish deli staple in the city since 1908, you simply can’t go wrong with the famous Matzah ball soup. (Also, while you’re there don’t pass up on their infamous smoked fish platters.)
Described as “Jewish Penicillin,” 2nd Ave Deli’s Matzah Ball Soup has been a New York family favorite since the deli’s 1954 opening. TheirPassover menu has all the Matzoh Ball soup and Kugel you need to keep the family fat and happy.
