homemade soups

Ronnie's Old-fashioned Chicken Soup
With a Matzo Ball				portion 3.99
With a Kreplach				portion 3.99
With Noodles or Rice			portion 3.79	quart 6.99
Mushroom Barley Soup			portion 4.19	quart 7.99
Daily Homemade Soup			portion 4.19	quart 7.99
Extra Noodles or Rice			portion 0.99	quart 1.98
Kreplach or Matzo Ball				portion 1.29 ea

when ordering quarts of chicken soup, kreplach and matzo balls are sold separately. just tell us how many

poultry-to-go

We Were Cooking Premium Quality Empire Kosher Chickens For Almost 30 Years Before the Meteoric Rise and Fall of Our Takeout imitators. and We'll Be Cooking 'em For Another 30 years! It's the best, freshest, Most Delicious Chicken You Can Buy

Whole & Half Chicken rotisserie, oven roasted, marinated, fried				5.99 lb
Chicken Fingers our own, with special dipping sauce				15.98 lb
Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast				19.98 lb
Breaded Chicken Cutlets				15.98 lb
Our Unique Chicken Fricassee with mini meatballs in brown gravy				pint 9.99
Hot or Bbq Chicken Wings				5.99 lb
Turkey Wing				3.49 ea
Turkey Leg				3.99 ea
Sautéed Chicken Livers with onions, mushrooms and white wine				pint 10.99
Hawaiian Chicken breaded chicken breast pieces in sweet & sour sauce				pint 10.99
Chicken Pot Pie homemade, of course				7.99 ea

family-style takeout dinners

$9.99 Per Person, 2 person minimum, Offered Every Weekday Except Holidays

Choose One entrée, Two Side Dishes and a Homemade salad. Pickles and Bread Included

ready when you are! phone orders welcome

noshes & nibbles

Small Portions of Our Big Favorites

Fried Kreplach five crispy pieces with sautéed onions				6.49
Stuffed Cabbage Hongroise a generous cabbage roll filled with lean ground beef, a little rice and our special seasonings				6.99 ea
Chopped Liver Appetizer with onion, lettuce, tomato and rye				7.49
Hungarian Goulash tender cubes of gently spiced beef with noodles on the side				pint 10.99
Potted Mini Meatball Appetizer in brown gravy with rye bread				6.99
Hot Dog Combo Meal hebrew national beef frank, fresh cut fries or knish and fountain soda				7.49
Beef Tongue Polonaise Appetizer in our delicious raisin gravy with rye				9.99
Nova Scotia Salmon Nosh with onion, lettuce, tomato and rye				7.99
Gefilte Fish with horseradish				3.29 ea
Homemade Stuffed Derma Appetizer with brown sauce and rye bread				6.99
Hush Puppies a one-hand, marvelous meal. we start with a fresh egg-roll wrapper, stuff it with potato knish filling and roll up a delicious hebrew national beef frank in the middle. in the old country, that's a wrap				5.99 ea

daily homemade soups

sunday
Chicken a la Reine
monday
Chef's Choice
tuesday
Split Pea
wednesday
Maybe lentil, Maybe Lima Bean
thursday
Chef's Choice
friday
Maybe potato, Maybe Cabbage
saturday
Vegetable

side dishes

Some Hints on ordering: For Most sides, Salads and Puddings Sold by the pound, Individual Servings Are Generally One Half pound. Not Sure How to order? We'll Gladly Answer Your questions. Please note: We Make Everything fresh. Not All Items Are Available in All stores. Please Inquire

traditional favorites
Prepared in Our Kitchens the Old-fashioned Way
Homemade Mashed Potatoes plain or with sautéed onions, per portion				3.29
Potato Pancake with applesauce				3.29
Vegetable Cutlet				3.99
Our Own Round Baked Knishes tender pastry stuffed with savory filling. an eastern european treat! potato, kashe or spinach				2.99
Kashe Varnishkas				5.99 lb
Egg Barley & Mushrooms				5.99 lb
Homemade Stuffed Derma				8.99 lb
Spinach Log				6.99 lb
Fresh Vegetable of the Day per portion				3.99 ea
puddings
Broccoli, noodle, Potato, Spinach or Sweet potato all of our sweet and savory puddings are prepared from scratch using recipes of eastern european origin. puddings are a wonderful alternative as a side dish, light meal or snack. easy to reheat in toaster oven or microwave, too				5.99 lb
deli standards
Baked Idaho Potato evenings only				3.29 ea
Square Potato Knish				2.99 ea
Baked Beans per portion				2.99 ea
Peas & Carrots per portion				3.29 ea
Sweet or Hot Peppers				4.99 lb
Sauerkraut hot or cold				2.99 lb
Pickles				2.99 lb
famous because they're fresh
The Easy Way remove box from freezer, fry, serve
Ben's Way purchase bags of premium quality potatoes, onions, and fresh veggies: inspect, wash, trim, cut, prep, fry and serve. it takes a little longer, it costs a little more and the results? taste 'em and see
French Fried Potatoes per portion				3.49 ea
Fried Onion Rings per portion				3.49 ea
Fried Vegetables				5.99 lb
taste the difference
Fresh-cut Cole Slaw & Old-fashioned Potato Salad after your first bite of our fresh-cut, preservative-free cole slaw or creamy potato salad you'll be a convert. the best money can buy, yet it costs no more than what others charge for institutional "bucket salads". at ben's, great value starts right here				4.29 lb
salads bar none
Made on the Premises With the Freshest Ingredients
Macaroni Salad				4.29 lb
Beet Salad				4.29 lb
Cucumber Salad				4.29 lb
Israeli Salad a chopped salad of peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes and scallions in a mediterranean-style lemon olive oil dressing. fresh, healthy and delicious				7.29 lb
Pasta Salad				5.29 lb
Health Salad				4.29 lb
Garden Vegetable Salad				5.29 lb
House Garden Salad crisp mixed greens with fresh tomato				5.49 ea
other sides
Pasta & Spinach with fresh garlic				6.99 lb
Vegetable Fried Rice				6.99 lb
Vegetable Lo Mein				6.99 lb
Pasta Primavera				6.99 lb
Rice Pilaf				6.99 lb
Cranberry-pineapple Compote				6.99 lb
Homemade Gravy				pint 3.99

quick party ideas

Please Order in Advance

Hors D'oeurves by the Dozen				6
Mini Knishes
Franks-in-jackets
Buffalo Wings
Mini Stuffed Cabbages
Chicken fingers, and More
Cold Cut Classic plattered delicatessen meats, homemade potato salad & cole slaw, fresh rye bread & condiments				10.99 p.p.
Dinner For Six eight delicious entrées with your choice of salad & sides				89.99

hot entrées

Served With Vegetable of the Day and Choice of potato, Plus pickles, Cole Slaw and bread, Unless Noted

Grilled Filet of Salmon always fresh, never frozen. cut to order from the whole salmon and grilled to your liking. served with vegetable of the day and choice of potato				18.99
beef & veal
Broiled Roumanian Tenderloin Steak considered by many the most flavorful of steaks, ours are chosen and amply cut by the chef, broiled to your taste and served with sautéed onions				21.99
Rib-eye Steak the king of kosher steaks, tender and juicy. may we suggest a glass of cabernet sauvignon? it makes the king of kosher steaks a royal experience				21.99
Sliced London Broil carved as you like it with our rich mushroom gravy				16.99
Silver Tip Roast Beef a juicy half-pound portion carved from the most tender part of the beef				16.99
Braised Fresh Brisket of Beef simmered slowly the old-fashioned way with just the right seasonings and thickly sliced (at least one-half pound)				16.99
Extra Lean				add 1
Two 'specials' hebrew national's big fat quarter pound kosher franks, grilled or boiled, served with baked beans and fresh-cut french fries or two other sides of your choice				12.49
Roast Veal slowly roasted and topped with a savory sauce				21.99
Broiled Chopped Steak sixteen lean ounces of juicy beef from our butcher, broiled to your order and smothered with onions				14.99
Prefer Chopped Turkey				add 2
poultry
Roast Half Spring Chicken a tender, barbecue-roasted empire, kosher chicken. the best				14.99
Southern Fried Chicken a half chicken, golden fried				14.99
Grilled Twin Boneless Chicken Breasts plump, fresh and tender. lightly seasoned, then grilled to perfection				14.99
Breaded Chicken Cutlets flavorful boneless chicken breasts lightly breaded and fried until golden				14.99
Rotelle Primavera With Chicken pasta spirals marinara topped with fresh mixed vegetables and grilled chicken. no other sides with this dish; enough is enough already				14.99
Vegetarian Style Without Chicken				12.99
Marinated Chicken a half chicken, marinated in our own barbecue sauce				14.99
Hawaiian Chicken lightly breaded, boneless white meat chicken served in a tangy sweet and sour sauce				14.99
Roast Turkey moist and delicious off the frame with home-made gravy and cranberry sauce				16.99

burgers and steaks are cooked to order. consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish or fresh shell eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

traditional specialties

All Include pickles, Cole Slaw and bread. Also Served With Choice of Potato and Vegetable of the Day

Chicken Livers chicken livers sautéed with white wine, mushrooms, onions and seasonings in a rich sauce				14.99
Chicken or Beef in the Pot with a matzo ball, noodles, kreplach, peas and fresh garden carrots. a real nostalgia trip to the days of your youth
With Half an Empire Kosher Chicken				16.99
With Lean Breast of Flanken Simmered Until Tender				17.99
Our Unique Chicken Fricassee succulent chicken pieces and meatballs in a flavorful brown gravy				15.99
Ronnie's Mixed Platter a slice of derma, a stuffed cabbage, potted mini meatballs, and a special treat selected for you by our chef				16.99
Hungarian Goulash cubes of lean beef, gently spiced and simmered until tender with peas and fresh garden carrots. served on a bed of egg noodles				15.99
Potato Pancakes great because we grate our own! three served with apple sauce				9.79
Beef Tongue Polonaise thinly sliced and served with ronnie's delicious raisin gravy				18.99

hot open sandwiches

The First "hot food" in Old-time n.y. delis! Served With Homemade Potato Pancake and Apple Sauce or Real Mashed Potatoes or Our Fresh-cut French fries, Plus Pickles and Fresh-cut Cole Slaw

Hot Open Roast Turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce				14.99
Hot Open Brisket of Beef with gravy and cranberry sauce				14.99
Extra Lean				add 1
Hot Open Roast Beef with gravy				14.99
Roumanian Tenderloin Steak Sandwich open style				17.99
Hot Pastrami and Corned Beef Combo deli lovers favorite! open style on rye, with sweet and sour sauce, stuffed derma and fresh-cut french fries				16.99
Extra Lean				add 1

broiler closes 10 minutes prior to store closing time

steak & turkey burgers

Handformed With 8 ozs. of Fresh, Lean Chopped Beef or fresh, Lean Ground turkey. Served With pickles. Sautéed fresh Mushrooms $0.79 Additional

The Stuffed Cabbage That Made Us Famous oversized cabbage leaves rolled around a filling that's all meat, a little rice and a touch of seasoning. just like ronnie's mother made				15.99
Broiled Calves Liver Steak center cuts, chosen by our chefs for color and tenderness. served with sautéed onions				16.99
Burger Supreme with lettuce, sliced tomato, cole slaw and fresh-cut french fries
Steak				9.99
Turkey				10.99
Salami Burger delicious. broiled with slices of tangy grilled salami. served on a bun with fresh-cut french fries and cole slaw
Steak				9.99
Turkey				10.99
Classic Burger a classic, prepared as only ronnie knows how and served on a toasted bun
Steak				7.99
Turkey				8.99
Slim Burger Platter with sliced tomato, lettuce, cole slaw and fresh fruit salad on the side
Steak				9.99
Turkey				10.99
Our Popular Pastrami Burger Platter topped with slices of grilled pastrami. served with fresh-cut french fries and cole slaw. a kosher treat
Steak				11.99
Turkey				12.99
veggie burgers
For Vegetarians and Veggie Burger lovers! We'll Gladly Substitute a Veggie Burger No Charge

burgers and steaks are cooked to order. consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish or fresh shell eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

garden fresh salads

All Full-sized Entrée Salads Served With Bread

Caesar Salad creamy garlic dressing over crisp romaine with homemade croutons				7.49
With a Seasoned Grilled Chicken Breast				13.99
With Grilled Fresh Salmon (10-12 oz)				17.99
Spinach Salad fresh spinach with chopped egg, red onion and mushrooms in a poppy seed dressing topped with crumbled, grilled pastrami				10.49
Chef Salad crisp romaine, peppers, radish, hard-boiled egg, tomato, black olives, and your choice of meats: roast beef, turkey, corned beef, salami, bologna, smoked turkey breast or tongue
Tongue or Extra Lean				add 1
One Meat				12.99
Two Meats				13.99
Nicoise Salad tuna, tomato, egg, olives, green beans, potato and mushrooms atop crisp romaine				11.99
Mesclun Salad roasted walnut topping, shredded carrot, seasonal pepper and sliced mushrooms with a raspberry vinaigrette				8.49
With a seasoned, Grilled Chicken Breast				13.99
Salad Orientale an oriental chicken breast and crunchy noodles, crisp romaine, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, scallions, water chestnuts and snow peas in an orange sesame ginger dressing				13.99
House Garden Side Salad mixed salad greens and fresh tomato				5.49
Pineapple Boat a healthy seasonal blend of fresh fruits served in a pineapple half with a heaping scoop of sorbet				9.99
Soup and Salad Combo a bowl of soup with a house garden salad				9.29
dressing selections
Russian
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Oriental
Hoeny Mustard
Fat-free Italian
Poppyseed
Herb Mustard Vinaigrette
Creamy Garlic

special cold cut platters

Served With Rye bread, pickles, Cole Slaw and a Choice of Our Homemade potato, health, macaroni, Israeli or Pasta Salad

Single Meat Platter your choice				15.99
Corned Beef
Pastrami
Salami
Bologna
Roast Beef
Brisket of Beef
Sliced Turkey Breast
Smoked Turkey Breast
Hard Salami
Tongue				add 2
Roast Veal				add 2
Assorted Cold Cuts				16.99
With Tongue or Roast Veal				17.99
Ronnie's Big Turkey Drumstick or Wing				9.99
Extra Lean				add 1

cold platters

Served With Freshly Sliced Tomatoes on a Bed of Lettuce With Potato salad, Cole slaw, Hard Boiled egg, garnish, Pickles and Bread

Chopped Liver or Gefilte Fish Platter traditional favorites				10.99
Egg Salad Platter				9.99
Old Fashioned Chicken Salad or Large Tuna Fish Salad Platter prepared from scratch by our chef				10.99
Nova Scotia Salmon the filet mignon of salmon - delicious				13.99
Individual Tuna or Salmon or Imported Boneless and Skinless Sardine Platter				10.49

omelettes

Made With Three Fresh eggs. Served With Potato Pancake and Apple Sauce or Our Fresh-cut French fries, Plus bread, Pickles and Fresh-cut Cole Slaw

Corned Beef or Pastrami				10.49
Extra Lean				add 1
Tongue				12.49
Two Meat Combination Omelette				11.49
Tongue or Extra Lean				add 1
Western Omelette deli-style omelette with or without green peppers and onions as you wish				9.99
Salami or Bologna				9.99
Nova Scotia salmon, Eggs & Onions				12.99
Onion				6.49
Fresh Veggie Omelette				8.49
Plain but very good				5.49
All White Omelettes				add 1.79
Egg Sandwich Lovers we'll gladly make your omelette into a sandwich upon request, on rye, no charge
On Club				add 0.69

consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish or fresh shell eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

overstuffed sandwiches

Served With pickles. Choice of Rye or Whole Wheat Bread. Club Bread $0.69. Toasted Garlic bread $0.89. Sliced Tomato or Potato Salad on Sandwich $0.59. Sweet or Hot Peppers on Sandwich $0.79. Special requests? Just Ask

Hot Corned Beef we pickle our own			sandwich 9.99	per 1/2 pound 11.98
Extra Lean Hot Corned Beef			sandwich 10.99	per 1/2 pound 12.98
Hot Pastrami			sandwich 9.99	per 1/2 pound 11.98
Extra Lean Pastrami			sandwich 10.99	per 1/2 pound 12.98
Tongue pickled on premises			sandwich 10.99	per 1/2 pound 12.98
Fresh Brisket of Beef			sandwich 9.99	per 1/2 pound 11.98
Extra Lean Brisket of Beef			sandwich 10.99	per 1/2 pound 12.98
Roast Beef			sandwich 9.99	per 1/2 pound 11.98
Turkey			sandwich 9.99	per 1/2 pound 11.98
Roast Veal on toasted garlic bread			sandwich 11.99	per 1/2 pound 13.48
Smoked Turkey Breast			sandwich 9.99	per 1/2 pound 11.98
Breaded Chicken Cutlet			sandwich 10.59	per 1/2 pound 7.99
Grilled Chicken Breast			sandwich 10.59	per 1/2 pound 9.99
Hebrew National Salami or Bologna			sandwich 8.59	per 1/2 pound 5.98
Hard Salami			sandwich 9.99	per 1/2 pound 11.98
Grilled or Boiled Knockwurst on frank roll			sandwich 6.99	per 1/2 pound 5.98
Chopped Liver			sandwich 8.59	per 1/2 pound 5.98
Old-fashioned Chicken Salad			sandwich 8.59	per 1/2 pound 5.98
Egg Salad			sandwich 7.59	per 1/2 pound 4.98
Tuna Fish Salad			sandwich 8.59	per 1/2 pound 5.98
Hebrew National Beef Frank			sandwich 3.29	per 1/2 pound 5.98
Individual Large Can of Tuna or Salmon				sandwich 8.59
Imported Skinless and Boneless Sardines				sandwich 8.59
Plt grilled pastrami, lettuce & tomato on rye toast				sandwich 9.99
Double Dip half of a deli double sandwich and a bowl of your favorite soup (one meat only)				10.99
Tongue or Extra Lean				add 0.50

specialty sandwiches

Ronnie's Tastemaster where the meats meet. something of everything piled high on rye. with russian dressing and cole slaw				13.99
Deli Double oversized portions of hot corned beef and pastrami, served on twin junior rolls, or substitute your two favorite meats				13.99
Tongue or Roast Veal				add 1
Israeli Hero our incredible foot-long hero sandwich, overstuffed with everything but the kitchen sink. feeds two big fressers or three average mensch				23.99
Mix 'n Match choose any two or three of your favorite ingredients and let us build your sandwich. we'll include cole slaw and russian dressing on your combo, if you like
Sliced Turkey
Chopped Liver
Smoked Turkey Breast
Bologna or Salami
Roast Beef
Pastrami
Corned Beef
Hard Salami
Brisket of Beef
Tongue				add 1
Roast Veal				add 2
Any Two Meats				12.99
Any Three Meats				13.99