How big can a deli get before it becomes legend? On King Georges Post Road in Edison sits Harold’s New York Deli (1173 King Georges Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08837), a spot locals guard like a treasured secret.
For years it’s been serving towering pastrami sandwiches and bucket-sized matzo balls, earning a reputation that rivals Manhattan’s most famous delis.
This unassuming spot serves up authentic Jewish deli fare with portions so massive you’ll need a strategy just to finish half your meal. Walk through the doors and you’re greeted by walls covered in New York memorabilia, the smell of fresh rye bread, and a pickle bar that could make a grown adult weep with joy…