I haven’t Katz-ed yet. But I do respect their history and the fact that they make their own pastrami from scratch, controlling and performing each step of preparation. I think that’s rad.
Decades ago, there was a Jewish deli in SF whose specialty was a bacon-and-cream cheese sandwich on rye. Pretty good, actually
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Katz’s outsources the smoking.
Interesting!
So they do it all, but the smoke.
Still, Katz’s production is impressive.
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Continuing the discussion from Langer's Delicatessen - Beyond the Legendary Pastrami… Corned Beef Hash, Matzo Ball Soup and Lamb Shanks?:
My friend’s pastrami dip:
The roll was soft inside and crispy outside, the pastrami everything everyone said it would be, the dipping sauce was good. I only got two bites. Next time I’m getting my own. Maybe even two.
Egg salad for me:
Best egg salad I’ve had since I can remember. The waiter subtly lifted an eyebrow when I asked for it on rye bread.
My dear son ordered the California Grilled Chicken Sandwich special.
The waiter had a kindly little conversation with him, confirming this is what my son wanted. :). It was, and it was very nicely grilled chicken with lots of crunchy fresh lettuce. A nice representation of California food.
Edit: I forgot I also ordered matzo ball/noodle soup. The broth tastes like it was made with a bouillon cube, but the matzo ball was small and light and the noodles were firm and slippery. I liked it.
I also forgot that I used to have breakfast here fairly often! My friend reminded me it was a meeting spot for friends because most of us were in Hollywood or Echo Park back in those days. I thought it looked familiar when I walked in!
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Japanese egg salad is the best. And they use such good white bread.
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You know it! I have to consciously force myself to slow down and actually take bites. And chew. Otherwise, I’d just Hoover up a sando in two inhales.
The crustless white bread is the bomb. I do think their Kewpie type Mayo also brings a lot to the table.
I sampled a few recently.
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I suspect you and I would have a lovely time in Japan together. 
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Even those ubiquitous takeaway sandos from Lawson’s or Doutor Coffee are formidably delectable. Freaking Japan…
Wall o’ Sando. Some department store in Osaka.
Easily have a five course meal comprised of just sandwiches. Heck, ten courses easy.
BLT to start. Katsu as 1st main. Hamburg Steak as secondi. ‘tater salad side. Strawberry w/Cream sandwich for dessert.
May just have to try this next trip. 
Hmmmm… wonder if Osaka sandwiches ate better than Tokyo’s???
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Japan takes “X”, and develops X to the point that there becomes a X-ology (where there was no such thing before).
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Do it! Hajime!
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I need a Japanese McD in my life
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Tempted to try this next time if I can bare to pass up their rye bread. Lifted an eyebrow? What does the egg salad usually come on?
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White bread. He was nice about it, simply wanted to confirm my odd request. The rye was divine.
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Spectacular array. I remember seeing a tv food travel person (probably a. bourdain) make a special trip to a 7-11 type place in Tokyo specifically for a pre-made refrigerator sandwich. I thought it was just a him thing. Now I see it’s a thing, thing. Awesome.
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Oh yes, white bread makes sense. I just can’t imagine them being surprised peeps would want anything other than their rye bread. 
