Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Food Gallery 32, Shokudo and Cozy Rice, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best soul food restaurants in Herald Square. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated soul food dining.
Herald Square's Premier Soul Food Destinations
Experience the ultimate comfort food destination in Herald Square with this curated collection of restaurants designed to satisfy the soul. From the bold spices of Korean and Chinese specialties at Food Gallery 32 and Cozy Rice to the refined flavors of Japanese sushi and classic Italian fare at Lulla, there is a dish for every palate. Whether you are looking for a quick American bite or a leisurely international feast, these local favorites offer a diverse range of culinary experiences in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Soul Food Restaurants in Herald Square | Top Rated Soul Food Food
- Food Gallery 32 · rated 5/5: Korean.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Cozy Rice · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Joa Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- UFC Chicken · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Katsu Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Vegan On The Fly · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Lulla · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- 8 Bit Bites · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Street Taco · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Handsome Rice · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Roma Pizza & restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pando 39 · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Milu · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- S&P Lunch · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Tony's Di Napoli · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pizza Town · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Isla & Co. - Midtown · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Shokudo 34 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- The Dawson Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Rudy's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Her Name is Han · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Glur Thai · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Hakata TonTon · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Greek from Greece · rated 4.5/5: Greek.
- Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine/Halal · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Kwik Meal NYC · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
