Soseki – Japanese
Stepping into Soseki feels like a warm embrace, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of slow-simmered Taiwanese beef broth and the spicy, inviting tang of bubbling kimchi hotpots. The kitchen masterfully balances the high-heat sizzle of teppanyaki noodles with the delicate artistry of marinated salmon donburi, offering a vibrant culinary journey that bridges the gap between rustic comfort and refined, modern elegance.
227, South Dubuque Street, 52240 https://www.sosekicafe.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, glp1, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Soseki
Dairy-Free at Soseki
Soseki in Iowa City has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salmon Zuke-Don. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Soseki
Soseki in Iowa City has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salmon Zuke-Don. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Soseki
Soseki in Iowa City has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Zuke-Don and Seafood Tofu Hotpot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Soseki
Soseki in Iowa City has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Zuke-Don and Seafood Tofu Hotpot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Soseki
Soseki in Iowa City has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salmon Zuke-Don. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GLP-1 at Soseki
Soseki in Iowa City has 1 glp-1-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seafood Tofu Hotpot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Soseki
Soseki in Iowa City has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seafood Tofu Hotpot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Soseki
Soseki in Iowa City has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Zuke-Don, Taiwanese Teppanyaki Noodles and Kakuni Don. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Soseki
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Tofu Hotpot | 12.6 g | 64.3 g |
| Taiwanese Beef Noodles | 44.8 g | 45.3 g |
| Salmon Zuke-Don | 73.3 g | 31.2 g |
| Taiwanese Teppanyaki Noodles | 44.8 g | 14.1 g |
| Kakuni Don | 13.6 g | 9.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Chef Specials
Soseki Chef Special items.
- Taiwanese Teppanyaki Noodles - $15.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Shrimp & Beef HotPot - $18.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Tofu Hotpot - $17.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taiwanese Beef Noodles - $16.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Zuke-Don - $19.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kakuni Don - $16.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Soseki
- Is Soseki dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Soseki has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salmon Zuke-Don.
- What can I eat at Soseki on a dairy-free diet?
- Salmon Zuke-Don carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is Soseki gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Soseki?
- Seafood Tofu Hotpot, at roughly 64.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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