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| - With much trepidation, I decided to try Abe's Deli the other night for dinner. The reviews here were so mixed and there were so many 1 star ones, that I was really nervous to go. I decided, however, that I have to find out for myself. I LOVE Jewish Deli, and of course, like everyone else, never find one just like home, wherever home may be for each of us. Well, I still didn't find one like home, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. First of all, the place is lovely. It is clean and new and bright and lively. Had a good feel. Had a great entrance with tons of cool looking sofas. Very spacious. The booths have high walls between them, so the guy at the next table can't peep over and look down on your food. The take out counter was sensational. I wasn't thrilled with some of the items looking a little crusted over and not saran wrapped or mixed up regularly, but hopefully they will read this and start wrapping the food. Back to the counter. It is the largest deli counter I have ever seen in Phoenix. It is well stocked and looks appetizing. Prices seem normal. Deli is never cheap, but this one doesn't seem out of range. The menu is huge, so it was hard to decide, but we finally ordered the loaded chicken soup that came with HUGE kreplach, (probably largest I have ever seen) a matzo ball, noodles, chicken pieces, and vegetables. It was $9 for the bowl and it was so big, we took half home. It was definitely a meal in itself, make that two. For restaurant chicken soup, it was pretty darn good. Of course that is an item that everyone likes a different way, but I don't think anyone could complain about this one. We then had the kishke and calves liver. The kishke, which I rarely like anywhere, was actually very good as well. Again, not the way it was when/where I grew up, but I know those days are long gone. This one was very good and very fresh and hot. The liver was excellent. Tender, tasty and well cooked. I didn't find the portion huge, and probably could have eaten a tad more because it was so good, but it was certainly on the normal size and not the good old U.S.A. supersize. Somewhere in between might have been perfect tho. It came with 2 sides and there are many to choose from. All in all, we were pleasantly pleased and surprised and can't wait to go back and try something else. I hope this visit wasn't the fluke, and will be the norm for the future. Oh yes, we also had an excellent server named Jake. He was so pleasant, knowledgeable, patient and efficient. He really knew his stuff and was very helpful and sweet. Can't wait to go back. I already know what I am going to order.
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