Shamas Deli (150 W 38th St, between 7th and Broadway) is tiny. Really tiny. It’s not even really a deli, it looks like a newsstand. In fact the only mentions of it online call it ‘Shamas Newsstand’. Really, it’s more like a stall with a kitchen in the back and cash register up front. I guess they got tired of hawking lotto tickets, newspapers and glossy fashion mags and decided to chase their sandwich-y dreams. It’s also out in the cold, on the street, next to a parking garage (see picture below), which is pretty sweet. All these factors make Shamas one bad-ass sandwich stall.
What comes out of this tiny “deli” stall? Sandwiches of course! Sure they sell soup and chips and stuff but who cares. Shamas is all about sandwiches. I tried their ’spicy turkey’ (which is really just “Cracked Pepper Mill Smoked Turkey Breast” from Boars Head) sandwich on a roll ($8) with hot peppers, cheese, mayo and some fixins. Yeah, you read that correctly, you order from the tiny stall and they still charge you $8! You aren’t even INSIDE when you order and they charge $8! It’s amazing what people will get away here. Aside from the horrible pricing, the sandwiches are tasty, a bit above par. The bread is nice and soft and the ingredients are fresh. The sandwich’s on the menu are a bit boring and there’s not much to challenge your taste buds, but if you’re looking for something dependable, it’s a good decision.
The ‘deli’:
“Spicy Turkey”:
Pastrami:
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Those look gooood. You know I’ve still never had pastrami? I am momentarily ashamed. Hey happy holidays! Hope you have a great rest of 09.
You too jake! Happy new year!
ummmm…you sure about this? that turkey looks good but seems really expensive and of questionable cleanliness.
Hey Wayne, yeah, it IS way overpriced. It’s perfectly clean on the inside though. When you order you can see that they’ve got a regular deli setup with a cooler with meats a slicer, toaster, etc.; it’s just the sign that’s really dirty.
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