Soup Kitchen International

Soup Kitchen International is a well-known soup restaurant on 55th street between 7th and 8th avenues in New York City, New York, run by Al Yeganeh. The restaurant was the inspiration for the "Soup Nazi" in Seinfeld.

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Soup - Restaurant - New York City - New York - Soup Nazi - Seinfeld

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The "rules" to buy soup at his restaurant are:

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• Pick the soup you want.
• Have your money ready.
• Move to the extreme left after ordering.

Supposedly, if these rules aren't followed, you are denied service, and sent to the back of the line.

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He invites the media to contact him for interviews, but states that they must not mention the "N" word, not talk about his personal life, not have follow-up questions, and interviews will only be completed via e-mail, at his time preferences.

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Soup Kitchen International Inc. and the "Original SoupMan", Al Yeganeh, announced on April 22, 2005 that a retail line of "heat-n-serve" soups would be available in May at select grocery stores.

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