• Souen - East Village

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Serves fish, vegan options available. Noodle and macrobiotic restaurant. Menu is approx. 80% veg in addition to fish. Has dishes with tofu and tempeh. No dairy. Small seating area. Open Mon-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.


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21 Reviews

First Review by felisuke555

laura_e_vegan

Points +1236

Vegan
26 Jun 2023

Delicious vegan options

Delicious macrobiotic vegan options, shame the restaurant isn’t fully vegan or it would easily be a five star.
Regardless, most of the menu is, so lots to choose from. The owner is lovely. Prices in line with NYC prices.

JJones315

Points +1914

Herbivore
04 May 2023

Quiet Haven

I happened on this mid-block gem one day and have an healthful, interesting meal. I will definitely add this as a Go-To spot when as I travel around the city.

Pros: Loads of veg/vegan options, Healthy, Quiet and calm

rudevegan

Points +37

Vegan
21 Apr 2023

A MUST VISIT

Souen has been a must visit of mine for ten years whenever in NY. There are very few remaining macrobiotic restaurants anywhere these days, and this one hits all the right marks. Shoyu ramen is the best ramen I’ve ever had; squash tofu is simultaneously the healthiest and most satisfying meal ever. You absolutely must get the YUBA as a starter - so hard to find this on menus. Everything is divine. HappyCow needs to allow 5 stars for this.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-21

Zwähnia

Points +836

Vegan
03 Feb 2023

Amazing

I think this is a really underappreciated place.
The food was amazing with many different options and contained a good amount of veggies.
Many daily dishes and quite varied food options!

Pros: Most options are vegan , A lot of different styles of cuisine

Zagsper

Points +20

Vegan
08 Jan 2023

Tiny Gem in E. Village

We’ve been enjoying this wonderful, macrobiotic cozy eatery for many years. Vegan but for fish options. Would be 5 stars, if Happy Cow allowed that for places that are not fully vegan. The staff are friendly and very attentive to any special dietary requests. There is a bean and soup of the day. The macro plate and miso soup are the best in town and very reasonably priced. Great dressings and sauces (vegan). A lot of variety, including stir fries and ramen noodle dishes [brown rice or zucchini noodles (both gluten-free) or udon or soba (both not gluten free). Terrific veggies and yummy sweet potato fries with spicy chipotle tahini sauce. Scrumptious vegan gluten free desserts! You must try blueberry or kobucha squash pies. It’s not fancy, but you will enjoy yourselves immensely and you deserve to have a healthy, tasty and satisfying meal at this down to earth consistently lovely place that is all too rare in this crazy world where nothing is guaranteed. Come back again or try it for the first time. You’ll be very happy you did.

Pros: Delicious vegan plus fish, no dairy or eggs , Many gluten, soy, nut free options incl. dessert , Healthy, tasty, satisfying dishes, great staff.

Poundie

Points +13129

Vegan
10 Sep 2022

Not as impressed as previously

I have been going to Souen for years in the previous two locations, and have always enjoyed it as a healthy, tasty restaurant. I was eager to try them in their new location, and maybe we just ordered the wrong things, but I was less impressed than previously. We had a squash soup, lentil croquettes, broccoli curry, and peanut tofu--nothing was that flavorful.

Pros: Charming atmosphere, good service

Cons: Not that flavorful or inventive

garrinh

Points +47

Vegan
29 Aug 2022

A restaurant that deserves a 5-star rating

Souen is my absolute favorite restaurant for vegan fare in New York City. They have a loyal following for good reason. Fresh, steamed vegetables with beans and brown rice, miso soup, delicious vegan desserts & so much more. You come here, and as the guy next to me exclaimed when he walked in, "I'll have the whole menu!". There are so many amazing VEGAN options, that it's hard to know which one to order. I'm a local and come here regularly. Their staff is wonderful. If you're ever in NYC, do yourself a favor and drop by for a flavorful meal.

Pros: Amazing Selection, Supremely Healthy, Always Fresh

Cons: There is only one bathroom (not an issue)

jifrah

Points +228

Vegan
05 Aug 2021

Tiny oasis in the east village

The food was good and the cold kukicha tea was delicious and refreshing. Try the cornbread. Dense and very reminiscent of the classic cornbread from the sorely missed Angelika Kitchen.

Pros: Food is very good, Server was super nice, Extra clean and furnishings seemed brand new

Cons: Wonky a/c on an extremely hot summer day

VinnieRodriguez

Points +351

Vegan
03 Oct 2020

I always walk out of here feeling like a million bucks

The food is so healthy that my gut thanks me every time.

I used to go for their tofu box but they’re discontinued it. That was my favorite. I like virtually all of their meals. Their Tai noodles are fantastic! (The peanut sauce is on point). The sweet potato fries and edamame beans are always a staple appetizer.

I had their stew and it made me feel like a million bucks. Their teas are great way to wash it down (I took their ginger tea bag)

Regarding dessert, I love their sweet potato pie, and I know their tofu cheesecake has some potential (the recipe could be improved over the long term).

Pros: Healthy food, Healthy treats, Great environment/ambiance

Cons: Not all items on menu always available, One of the treats could be bland

TorsiDawn

Points +1193

Vegan
07 Feb 2020

Absolutely obsessed with the noodles

Absolutely obsessed with their peanut udon noodles. So next level good

salsasalsa

Points +22

Vegan
13 May 2019

Souen my go to every time in NY

Always love visiting this special gem

Pros: Macrobiotic , yin yang balance energy foods

gailprev

Points +16

Vegan
11 Apr 2019

Sooooo goood

Really delicious, great vegan options

Pros: Lots of vegan options

OdeGouge

Points +41

Vegetarian
13 Aug 2018

Many savory vegan options

We had edamame and noodle soup bowls (ramen). The broth options are all vegan, the bowl was very well garnished. As a side dish we had roasted kale, it was delicious. Very good meal. Around 60$ for two, but we brought some leftovers home.

Pros: Beaucoup d’options vegane

lilwid

Points +138

Vegetarian
12 May 2018

Great choice of vegan foods with Japanese flair

Raw foods like salads and see weeds

ElenaMoreno

Points +23

Vegetarian
14 Jan 2018

A lot of vegan options

Cozy environment, nice staff, big dishes, good food and normal prices. For me was perfect :)

Zhenli

Points +83

Vegan
08 Aug 2017

a must for our every NY trip

As a macrobiotic, I was very happy to discover this cafe. Love their food/simple, fresh/peaceful.

Pros: try macroplate- super value for money

Cons: a but tiny)))

holistic.chica

Points +66

Vegan
21 Sep 2016

Yummy, Noodle Heaven

Love this place, especially in the winter, has such good noodle options with vegetable broths and vegetables, great place to eat for vegans, vegetarians or your fish eaters. Small intimate, gets packed quickly so go early or late.

Oscar M

Points +199

Vegan
29 Sep 2014

Interesting experience

I liked the food, the music, the staff and the interior design. All of the above made it a great experience!

Pros: All of it

Oslo

Points +68

Vegan
16 Oct 2012

yums

Vegan GF ramen! Heaven. Amazing menu, cozy interior.

Pros: GF ramen, special desserts, almost everything is vegan

Lanky

Points +404

Vegetarian
18 Aug 2011

Alright

Apart from a couple of fish dishes, the restaurant seems to be vegan.
I had the Bento Box... it was acceptable, but not great.
I'm interested to go back to try the ramen.

felisuke555

Points +20

Vegan
10 Aug 2010

A nice oganic Japanse restaurant

The best restaurant where you can find Japanese food anywhere. The food is authentic and delicious.




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