Our story
Salads for every body.
The place we were looking for.
SOMA started with something simple: my love of a really good salad.
I wanted to create the kind of place I was always looking for myself: somewhere to find healthy food I could trust, without sacrificing flavor.
I founded SOMA in Midtown Manhattan and built it alongside my mother, Margie. Together, we brought that idea to life.
To us, eating well should never mean settling for something boring. We believe fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and truly delicious flavor belong together.
SOMA comes from the Greek word for “body.” With our Greek roots, the name felt right for what we wanted to create: food that tastes good, feels satisfying, and is made for every body.
The SOMA Standard
Fresh is our standard.
Fresh, locally sourced ingredients arrive daily. Every morning, our team washes, chops, cooks, and prepares everything from scratch in our own kitchen.
From hand-cut vegetables and freshly cooked proteins to our dressings and marinades, everything is made in-house. We use extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil, never seed oils.
No shortcuts. Just real food, prepared properly.
Our team
The team behind SOMA.
A restaurant is only as good as the people behind it, and SOMA wouldn’t be SOMA without our team.
Long before the lunch rush begins, they’re already here washing, chopping, cooking, and preparing everything for the day ahead. And when Midtown gets busy, they’re the ones making sure hundreds of orders come together, one salad at a time.
Some work behind the scenes, others are the familiar faces greeting you at the counter. Every person plays a part.
From the kitchen to the counter.
