Mendy's NYC

Kosher classics such as house-cured corned beef, matzo-ball soup, and specialty split-pea soup fly across the counter at Mendy's Restaurant, a deli popularized by "The Soup" episode of Seinfeld. Standard soups such as mushroom barley and chicken noodle fill bowls alongside occasional specials including potato soup and chicken gumbo, updated on a daily basis. Bridge culinary borders with Mendy's original Shawaffle sandwich, combining the tender meats of shawarma with the tangy chickpeas of falafel, or tuck into other handhelds, including the skirt steak on club bread, the lean Romanian pastrami, or customizable two-meat combination. Mendy's descended upon the cultural consciousness as a crucial plot point in Seinfeld, and the debate about whether or not soup constitutes a meal rages on inside its walls. The tale of Larry David weaving his daily lunch spot into the show is recounted by the NY Daily News restaurant profiler, who admits an elegant decor despite the deli's focus on take-out and delivery. Locations scattered across Manhattan and Brooklyn seal the sandwichsmith's place in popular culture