It’s hard to say how many hundred times I have passed this lovely little place. Souen Soho has prime real estate, a sunny space, and it is a macrobiotic vegetarian restaurant. Ah, no wonder I passed! I am always looking for a place with cocktails :).

On this freezing day I sat in the window and peeled off the layers down to my t-shirt. I got sunburn on my chest while enjoying my extremely fresh meal and drinking a kuki-cha tea made from plant stems and twig tree. I will most definitely return and take Steve along when I’m not out shopping. How adorable is the little carrot top greenery on the table?

Kuzu Stew 12.00
broccoli, cauliflower, nappa, green, carrot, snow pea, shiitake and onion in ginger tamari broth and clear kuzu sauce

4/2013

I cannot say how many times Steve and I have returned to this spot.  He’s rather in love with the avocado and shrimp salad sandwich and I dig the macrobiotic plate.  Every time we have a health craze moment its off to Souen for lunch!  Here are a few photos of our favorite things…

Shrimp Avocado Salad Sandwich – tahini, black pepper, lemon, salt  $12.50

Macro Plate – an ideal balance of steamed greens, vegetables, brown rice, beans and hijiki seaweed with a dressing on the side

Choice of Home-made dressing – Carrot / Sesame Vinaigrette / Tahini Dill  $9.25

Six-Piece Vegetable Tempura 7.25

Wakame Soup – wakame, sprouts, daikon, sesame seeds and sesame oil in tamari kombu broth  $6.00

http://souen.net/
210 Sixth Ave. at Prince Street – SoHo