David's Brisket House and Deli

The hell with everything else on the menu, when you sell brisket, pastrami, and corned beef on the menu, and that is what you advertise, that is what I am going to focus on. Before I get into what I ordered, I will preface this review by saying this is NOT a Jewish deli. It is owned by a Muslim family and the meats are halal, which is essentially the Islamic kosher. That matters little to me. I have eaten halal meat and like it, so here I go. I got the sandwich with all three meats along with a coleslaw, and it did not disappoint one bit. All the meats are melty, briney, with so much flavor and very easy to eat. Get a fork and eat this open faced for a more enjoyable plate of food. There is also an option to get it with mayo but that would be a horrid decision on your part. Stick with the mustard, it will help you eat this and enjoy it more.The dish also comes with a nice array of pickles and and served on seedless rye bread. Smart! Both of them are the perfect pairing so the meats digest easier.I also found the cashier who took my order highly intelligent, with good know-how. He was patient and answered all my questions in a succinct, straightforward, respectful, and thoughtful manner. More restaurants need to hire kids like him.Now for the dirt, most of it nitpicks.-While my meal was served on a ceramic plate, the coleslaw was served in a clamshell container. That is disgusting. Give it to me on a ramekin or another sort of bowl. We eat with our eyes, and seeing this made me throw it away after three bites.-Offer free water. Salty meats mean higher water consumption. Do not be greedy. Give me free water. It will not kill the business.-They offer a Moroccan soup at $7, but it appears they only serve it in tupperware bowls. That ruins it. Put it in a real ceramic bowl to allow all the flavors to know each other and make the dish look real pretty.-I would only go in daylight here as the location outside is a bit sketchy (Bed-Stuy, the "You May Be Right" version of Bed-Stuy). Besides these nitpicks, I am happy I visited here and really happy with the overall result. This definitely rivals Katz's, Sarge's, and 2nd Ave Deli as having some of the best pastrami, corned beef, and brisket in New York City.

Have heard lots of hype for Davids and have recently ordered from them a few times. The first time I of course tried the Pastrami on rye as thats what I gauge all delis by. The pastrami was very good,I actually like that they dont overstack it like Katz does and the price is much more reasonable. The pastrami itself was solid. Not too fatty. The crust was terrific.Could definitley use more mustard but a very solid sandwich. The next time I tried the Brisket as it is their namesake. It was a good brisket if a bit dry. Im more a fan of BBQ joint Brisket as oposed to Deli Brisket but it was still good. Wasnt a fan of the middle eastern style soup. Give me a good ole Matzoh Ball soup and the knish was very subpar and seemed more the store brought type. All and all tho a very solid spot and now have them in our lunch rotation.

i can say this place does not at all feel like an old Jewish deli. It's a little midblock store you can easily miss with a little counter and, well, the meat is halal not kosher.Anyway, the food actually seems to come out authentic. Constant service in and out but friendly and quick. Kraut was an extra $1.50 and they didn't say anything but at least I saw it in the register. Buyer, be alert! And the verdict...Not quite enough to draw me back. Rye bread has no seeds and fell apart on me. Thick cut pastrami doesn't work to the right senses that thin cut does. In the end I think Eppes Essen wins and is much closer to home. Not bad here at David's but that's my overall impression in a New York minute.

Quaint. Service is affable. Allows you to sample, which led to our purchase of the both supple slices of Corned Beef and Pastrami. Although the Brisket was equally tender, it had NO FLAVOR, NONE, zilch, nada. The Corned Beef had a Bouilloned stock flavor, which was delish. The Pastrami was good. Both sandwiches 1. Needed to be sliced thicker, although we loved the slivers to melt in our mouths but they both fell apart, especially the Pastrami and 2. Needed stronger bread. We got the Medium sized on Wheat and Rye. Neither sandwiches held up, which is highly frustrating, especially when you are On-the-Go.

I follow UA eat on YouTube here, which I agree on his conclusion: amazing corned beef and good pastrami.I had a corned beef + pastrami sandwich and ask them to make it half and half instead of pile it up, which I think is one of the smartest choice. The corned beef was cured so well that you can taste the spices they used. And pastrami is thickly sliced, which I prefer, with peppery and smoky flavor. The pastrami is not juicy as Katz's (where now has become my standard for great pastrami), but the corned beef is really out of the world. However, the pickles did not catch up. It's a bit on the sour end, which I don't enjoy especially, and not crunchy thoroughly.Overall, $25 w/ tax is not a cheap price considering it's not in the big apple. I would recommend the first timer to try their small or medium corned beef.With only around 5 tables, it was a surprise that I don't have to wait on Friday noon. In fact, I was the only one there, which makes it one of the hidden gem.

My sister picked up a sandwich here and it was just ok. Maybe it would have been better hot? I liked how thin the meat was but the bread was a bit soggy. I've had better.

I've been going to Dave's for many years but I haven't been in several years. I was very disappointed in my Pastrami Sandwich, it lacked flavor, no seasoning and very greasy, the grease was running down my hand. I will not be returning

Service AND food was a 10/10! I got the medium brisket sandwich on a club hero roll. It comes with pickles and mayo/mustard. Remember to ask for a side of gravy ! Since I had a hard time deciding , the cashier offered me a sample of the pastrami. I couldn't finish the sandwich and when I asked for a to-go container she took it in the back and had the chef wrap it for me! About $17 for the medium sandwich and you can get bigger or smaller. I arrived about 45 min before closing and they weren't sold out of stuff and I didn't feel rushed! The macaroni salad looked yummy but I'll try it next time. Can't wait to be back!

Ordered 2 Sandwiches one Pastrami on rye with mustard and the other corn beef on rye with mustard. Both sandwiches were great. The Pastrami was so amazing and it melted in your mouth. Highly recommend this place for a great sandwich in Brooklyn.

Can't remember what show featured this spot but I was in the Bed-Stuy area so made the stop and didn't regret it.A smaller dining area and they offer breakfast, burgers, along with the Pastrami, Brisket and Corned Beef. I got here in the afternoon around 3 so ordering was quick.I asked to try the Brisket as they do offer tastings. It was good but decided to go with Pastrami and Corned Beef sandwiches. Generous portions and go with the large as it's an extra 1/4 pound (3/4 pound total) for just a couple of more dollars. Pastrami was tasty. That said, the Corned Beef stole the show. Some of the best I've ever had. Just the right amount of fat and salty-so good and a must try!The kind lady at the counter was patient with my questions and friendly. Dave's has been added to the list of "must stops" when in Brooklyn!