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Omen Azen

Name: Omen Azen
Address: 113 Thompson St, New York, NY

Worth it. Omen Azen is an underrated gem, which is surprising considering it’s been a fixture in SoHo’s restaurant scene since 1981.

Antonina PattizFrom my list Best restaurants in SoHo

A Japanese tasting tray with tempura, sashimi, and small dishes sits beside glasses of wine and champagne on a wooden bar table. — From Best restaurants in SoHo

Address: 113 Thompson St Directions
Website: omen-azen.com

Omen Azen is on one of my lists, Best restaurants in SoHo. First, what to order and what to know.

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Before you go

What I order

My wife and I usually split the Sashimi platter, which comes with tuna, yellowtail and salmon, but on rainy days we go for the namesake dish, the Omen, which is a stew made with homemade udon noodles.

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Good to know

It’s shocking how accessible the restaurant is, my wife and I often stop by with no reservation, and rarely wait long to be seated.

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Worth it. Been? Say if you agree.

The list it’s on

Best restaurants in SoHo

No. 1 on that list

Worth it

The Japanese restaurant in SoHo is dimly lit, making it a prime destination for a date night.

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Omen Azen is an underrated gem, which is surprising considering it’s been a fixture in SoHo’s restaurant scene since 1981. It’s shocking how accessible the restaurant is, my wife and I often stop by with no reservation, and rarely wait long to be seated.

The Japanese restaurant in SoHo is dimly lit, making it a prime destination for a date night. The decor is reminiscent of the restaurants in Kyoto, and the menu is stocked with fresh fish. My wife and I usually split the Sashimi platter, which comes with tuna, yellowtail and salmon, but on rainy days we go for the namesake dish, the Omen, which is a stew made with homemade udon noodles.

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