Great, inexpensive, unpretentious food. Same menu served all day, a great option for the twilight eating hours 3-5, when most places are closed. Hijiki salad with shrimp and calamari are a must.
Brand new addition to Soho. Moderarely priced, farm-to-table menu that changes. Amazing avocado sandwich. Many veg. options. Nice, cozy, unpretentious space.
Open for lunch till 4pm. Great, inexpensive Japanese udon and appetizers. Several veg. options
A hidden treasure on 2nd level of Whole Foods. Specializing in mazemen- homemade ramen noodles minus the broth. Salmon/cheese mazemen is amazing. Daily shochu broth ramen made fresh is great as well.
A trendy restaurant sprinkled with hipsters and models. Much better for lunch than dinner. Food is solid, nothing amazing. Duck egg on toast is good. So is buckwheat crepe with salmon and bratwurst.
Great for a quick stop, ridiculously cheap and good food. Homemade noodles - noodles with lamb are fantastic. For veg. there are cold noodles with cilantro (spicy). Tiny place, gets hectic.
Arguably ramen in NYC, both pork (black garlic is awesome) and surprisingly great veggie ramen. Sister restaurant of Totto Ramen on West side (same menu) but MUCH easier to get in. Great for lunch.
Great option for after lunch/pre dinner hours- opens at 2pm. A small but nice menu with daily specials/large tea menu. For desert, get scones - amazing! A perfect place to come with a book and relax.
Perfect, healthy, lunch. Handmade soba noodles served cold or hot. Tiny place with a bar and a couple of tables, hard to get in for dinner but usually easy for lunch. Small menu of appetz, a bargain.
