I've eaten at the REAL Carnegie Deli in NY. This is a poor imitation. T0 me there are three measures for a good (Jewish) deli. 1) Corned beef sandwich, 2) Roast beef sandwich, and 3) chicken noodle soup with matzah balls. I had #2. I asked the cashier (I ordered takeout) if the roast beef was rare (there is really no other way to enjoy it). She said it was. I took her word ... my mistake. It was well done with not a hint of pink anywhere ... it was gray-brown. To make matters worse, the meat had a mealy texture ... ewww. The rye was fresh though with a nice hard crust and soft innards. But I couldn't get past the meat. No kosher garlic pickles were included in the order? Why not? IMHO, rare roast beef should be bright red throughout and have a wet texture from being freshly sliced. Some \"blood\" (not really blood0 should remain on the plate if you put a slice down for a sec. [Bud's deli in Sacramento slices their RB in front of you, and it's absolutely perfect]. I may go back to try a corned beef sandwich or the soup ... but at $20 for my sandwich, it will definitely be a gamble (the restaurant is in the Mirage hotel and casino).