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B&K Salt Beef Bar
Reputed to have the best salt beef in town, B&K gives you large portions (12 slices of salt beef, for instance, alongside chunky chips or crisp latkes) at low, low prices.
B&K Salt Beef Bar 11 Lanson House, Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, Middx HA8 6NL (020 8952 8204) Edgware tube.
Open Tue-Sun 12noon-3pm; 5.30pm-9.15pm.
Harry Morgan's
It may not be as orgasmic as Katz's Deli where Harry met Sally -- but plenty of people flock to this place for its chicken soup and its salt beef.
Harry Morgan's 31 St John's Wood High St, NW8 7NH (020 7722 1869/ www.harryms.co.uk) St John's Wood tube.
Open Mon-Fri 11.30am-10pm; Sat,Sun 12 noon-10pm.
Madison's Deli
The mixture of old-style deli food, shining bright decor, huge portions and wallet-friendly prices has made this unassuming place a hit. Try chopped liver with matzo crackers or poached gefilte fish, and finish with cheesecake and lockshen pudding.
Madison's Deli 11 Buckingham Parade, Stanmore, Middx HA7 4ED (020 8954 9998) Stanmore tube. Open daily 12noon-3pm; 5.30pm-10pm.
Reubens
This kosher restaurant has all the classics that you would expect - but it's the sandwiches such as salt beef on rye bread that come highly recommended.
Reubens 79 Baker St, W1U 6RG (020 7486 0035) Baker St tube. Deli/cafe open Mon-Thur, Sun 11.30am-3.30pm, 5.30pm-10pm; Fri 11.30am-1 hr before Sabbath. Restaurant open Mon-Thur, Sun 11.45 am-4pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri 11.45am-1 hr before Sabbath.