Rubins Kosher Deli & Rstrnt

WOW serving old dried out corn beef...?? it is dry because it is lean is what the said... I would avoid this once great deli as the standards of quality have fallen so far down. I ordered a lean corn beef sandwich and it was tasteless, it left that almost numbing , yucky taste that old meat does in ones mouth. The hostess and the waitress both backed things up as being ""the way lean beef tastes"" and wouldnt taste the untouched half of the sandwich when I asked them to sample it to show them how bad it was. Any GOOD restaurant would have offered to replace the meal, I had only taken one bite, they did not. This is the ONLY kosher or other deli ANYWHERE I have EVER had this experience in! If the lean is a problem why didnt they warn me that it wouldn't have the flavors? BECAUSE THEY DO NOT CARE AND KNOW THIS IS A PROBLEM! AVOID THIS PLACE ! IF THEY ARE SERVING OLD MEATS THEN THERE ARE OTHER PROBLEMS BEHIND THE COUNTER!! more

My uncle has been coming here ever since he was growing up in Newton! It's a family favorite, but as a college kid, I usually only go when my parents treat because it can be a bit overpriced. The corned beef is good; doesn't compare to the NY-style kosher delis where I'm from in CT, but it's decent enough. My family loves to stop in from time to time, and they've never complained about the food. Definitely draws a Jewish crowd so don't be too surprised to see Orthodox Jews hangin' out here :) Pros: Delicious kosher deli food Cons: Overpriced more

My boyfriend and I went in search of some authentic kosher food and we found Rubin's was the ""Best of Boston"" 2008. How could we go wrong? Apparently Boston is unaware of how deli food should taste if this is the best. We were famished and ordered a nice supper. We had the chopped liver app, which was the most bizarre liver I have ever had, it had none of the reminiscent taste of schmaltz and onions and instead tasted like a sweet tomato product. Pros: Authentic Kosher Cons: Quality, Quantity, Price more

I don't know where this guy get's off calling this a NY Kosher deli - but it is far from it, except for the smell. Cold, flavorless food at exorbitant prices. If you've ever been to a Kosher deli in crucible of Kosher deli's in NYC then this imposter will not suffice, doesn't even compare to a LA or Miami Kosher deli of which all three I have partaken. Pros: In a quiet neighborhood Cons: Parking, food, decor more

Keeping kosher is important to me, and I love good beef, so Rubin's is a favorite haunt of mine. I keep coming back for their bar-b-q dinner or wrap. On a cold day, I enjoy the chicken soup and open-faced turkey on marble rye. Yummy garlic mashed potatoes! The fries are also delicious. Pros: Superb bar-b-q Cons: Expensive more

Food: Omelettes come with fresh fruit, hamburger is ground on site, and deserts are home-made. The menu offers classic Jewish Deli items (corned beef, pastrami, chop liver, tongue) as well as breakfast and dinner items, soups, salads and weekly specials such as Morrocan Lamb over Cous Cous and Potato Encrusted Salmon. Service: Unless it's Sunday or a holiday, in which case there may be a line, service is prompt. Some meals, such as well-done burgers or the thick steaks, take some time as they are cooked to order; deli items generally arrive quickly. Food servers know a lot about the food and give the best service possible- like all restaurants, if understaffed, service is naturally slower. Value: Kosher food is expensive; dairy substitutes are expensive, maintaining a Kosher seal is expensive, importing fresh food is expensive. Yes, Rubins is expensive, but fairly priced nonetheless. Pros: home-cooked food, large menu, Glatt kosher Cons: expensive more

I felt moved to add a review given the nature of the other two online reviews which are complete garbage. If your looking for good meats and the genuine ""Deli Experience"" your here. The patrons, mostly locals, underscore that and the line outside the door. You won't go wrong here. If you are looking for something other than Jewish soul food beat it, but don't give them a bad review. more

If you've every been to a really lousy New York Deli, you'll find yourself in familiar territory at Rubin's. This place may be run by Jewish People and it may be a deli, but there's a major disconnect somewhere in there. I bought lox and whitefish to go once and the cashier said, ""You really eat this stuff?"" That about sums up what they know about the cuisine. Greasy fried chicken, flavorless meats, soggy vegetables and inconsistent freshness. Tables are crowded, but at least the service is fast and friendly. Skip Rubin's and make the trip to Rein's in CT or better yet, go to Brooklyn. Pros: Parking Lot Cons: Lousy Food, Crowded more