Being from South Jersey/Philly and all, I kinda feel obligated to search out the best cheesesteaks in my new city.  I moved up to the NYC area a little over year ago and have found a few good places (Wogies in the West Village gets two thumbs up), but I still haven’t discovered a place that matches a Pat’s or Geno’s.

The cheesesteak you see below from Carl’s Steaks in Murray Hill is definitely the best that I’ve had so far.  Just so you know, I always order the same thing (whiz wit please) at every place so that it’s fair when I’m comparing the cheesesteaks.  Anyway, the point is that Carl’s Steaks is worth the trip, even if it is in Murray Hill.  The roll is good, the steak is decent, the onions are tasty, the whiz is whiz, and the price is fair.

Next on my list are Shortys in Hells Kitchen and 99 Miles to Philly near Union Square.  Anyone else know any places I should try?  Are there any good food trucks that sell cheesesteaks in NYC that are worth going to?  I used to eat them from this food truck next to my office in Philly every other day when I worked there, and I miss it.  Healthy, no.  Delicious, very.

Carl's Steak in NYC (Murray Hill)

Cheesesteak from Carl's Steaks in NYC (Murray Hill)

Carl’s Steaks
79 Chambers St
New York, NY 10007-1824
(212) 566-2828