Since our opening in 1991, we have been dedicated to the serving of Asian-inspired dishes freshly prepared in our open kitchen, with daily specials, and a passion for quality and value. We offer all the flavors and feel of the markets and stalls of Asia. The fresh noodle soups and the best dishes from China, Vietnam, Korea and Thailand are updated in our seasonal menus.
Our Soho location is a unique and stylish combination of noodle bar, Asian grocery, and an old-fashioned tea shop. A daytime self-service canteen, is transformed into a night time full-service restaurant.
Visit with us and enjoy a tasting journey for a delicious Asian meal.
the art of the noodle
A staple in Asian cuisine for 2000 years, noodles appear in soups, appetizers, and entrees. They arrive early for breakfast, sticking around for lunch and dinner, and then complete the day by winding down as a late night snack. Typically, noodles are made from rice, bean, or wheat flour with water, egg, and salt as binders.
China is the first country in recorded history to make and serve a noodle. Since then, noodles have become symbolic of longevity, because of their length when uncut. By eating the noodles, it is believed that a long life will be achieved and therefore are an indispensable tradition at Chinese celebrations.
Creating noodles takes skill and precision. After the dough is made, it is kneaded, twisted, stretched, and bounced in a rhythmic manner. It becomes very long. Because the dough is strong and yet malleable, it begins to form many long strings, which are the beginnings of the noodle. Pulling them apart and repeating creates even thinner noodles. When the noodles are at the desired shape, they are cut to the size of what is served on our plates, and placed in boiling water or broth.
lunch menu [ view pdf menu ] served from 11:30am - 5pm
LUNCH BOXES
1. Dim Sum - Steamed Dumplings, Shumai, Spring Rolls and Sesame Noodles 8.50
2. Fried Brawn Rice with Side of Salad and Broth (Chicken or Shrimp Add $1) 8.50
3. Pad Thai with a Side of any Antipasto and Broth (Chicken or Shrimp Add $1) 8.50
NOODLE SOUPS
4. Soup of the Day P/A
5. Pho Bac - Fragrant Vietnamese Soup with Beef and Basil 8.95
6. Chicken or Duck Broth - Choice of Noodles 7.95
7. Chicken Broth with Noodles - Choice of Roast Chicken, Roast Pork or Wontons 8.95
8. Chicken Broth with Noodles - Choice of Roast Chicken or Roast Pork and Wontons 9.95
9. Duck Broth with Noodles - Choice of Roast Duck or Wontons 9.95
10. Duck Broth with Noodles, Roast Duck and Wontons 10.50
11. Bangkok Curry - Green Curry, Chicken and Eggplant with Somen Noodles 10.50
12. Malaysian Curried Noodles with Chicken ........ 10.50
WOK
13. Fried Brown Rice (Chicken, Shrimp, or Pork Add $1) 8.50
14. Pad See Yew - Fresh Rice Noodles with Chicken, Vegetables and Dark Soy 9.50
15. Pad Thai - Rice Stick Noodles with Shrimp, Peanuts, Bean Sprouts and Scallion 9.50
16. Thai Wide Noodles (Sweet and Spicy) . 8.95
17. Japanese Curry with Vegetables over Rice 8.95
18. Vietnamese Noodles - Egg Noodles Pan-Fried with Shrimp, Vegetables and Soy 9.95
SALADS
19. Bo Bung - Vietnamese Grilled Beef with Vermicelli, Lettuce and Sweet Vinegar 8.95
20. Sam Tum - Green Papaya Salad 7.95
21. Green Leaf Lettuce, Watercress, Calamari and Wakame in a Soy Sesame Dressing 7.95
22. Sesame Chicken Salad 8.50
23. Asian Antipasto (Assorted Vegetables of the Day)
Choose Any Three 6.95
Choose Any Five 8.5
WRAPS
24. Thai - Tofu, Green Leaf Lettuce, Glass Noodles and Mint 4.50
25. Korean - Bul Go Gui Beef, Lettuce, Carrots and Kimchi 4.95
26. Chinese - Roast Duck, Cucumbers, Scallions and Hoisin 4.95
childrens menu [ view pdf menu ] for in-house dining only
1. Bowl Of Sunshine 3.75
Broth with Noodles and Roast Chicken
2. Thai Silly Salad 2.75
Fresh Bean Sprouts, Crispy Carrot Slices, Tomatoes and Cucumber with a side of Peanut Sauce for Dipping
3. The Yin Yang 5.00
Spring Roll, 1 Chicken Satay, 1 Veggie Dumpling and Edamame
4. The Warrior 5.00
Grilled Chicken Breast with Steamed Snow Peas and Jasmine Rice
5. Naughty Noodles 5.00
Small Pad Thai with Rice Stick Noodles, Egg and Peanuts with choice of Tofu, Chicken, Shrimp or Veggies
6. Chicken Lollies 5.00
2 Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce on the side, Carrot Slices and Sticky Rice
catering
From our kitchen in Soho, we are terrific resource to call upon when in need of a catered event. Our Asian-inspired menu adds taste, character, and quality for large or intimate events. For clients seeking to host private parties in their homes, or for companies seeking to entertain at a corporate facility, we’ve chosen the best Pan-Asian dishes to create a festive occasion with a delicious mix of small tasting plates and platters. Our menu is well balanced, healthy, and appeals to a diverse mix of culinary interests and diets.
Please contact us for more information.
212 228 1212
private events
We encourage you to contact us to create private events for the celebration of special occasions.
Our room can comfortably accommodate a sit down dinner for between 120 and 125 guests depending upon how much seating space is desired. A cocktail party can comfortably accommodate up to 200 guests.
Please contact us for more information.
212 228 1212
Nearby Subway Stops
B, D, F, V at Broadway-Lafayette St.
N, R, W at Prince St.; 6 at Bleecker St.
C, E at Spring St.
contact
KELLEY AND PING SOHO . 212 228 1212 OR 212 979 7866
