My Soho friends have been raving about the Japanese restaurant Omen to me for a while now. Nestled in on a quiet Thompson street block, this spot is almost hidden away. My meal here was really good, but not cheap. There is a quiet authenticity about this place, which is nice.

A Kampai uni shot ($13), with a quail egg, served in a lemon cup was fantastic. If you are a fan of uni like I am, order one, you'll be happy!

I of course ordered their namesake Omen ($19), homemade udon noodles, served with vegetables, seaweed, sesame seed, and Japanese broth. These noodles had the most perfect delicate texture and consistency, and were very pleasurable. I must say though that $19, seems a bit pricey for just noodles, and I'm still confused how they could charge so much. But, if money is no object, then go for it!

Omen
113 Thompson St. (bet. Prince and Spring)
New York, NY 10012
212-925-8923