Soy - Japanese restaurant in Rosendale - 419 Main St, USA

My first visit this past summer was perfect. Came in on a Saturday afternoon after a long hike. I had ice cold beer and tried everything on the daily menu. Every course from the soup to the cold dish to the main course was delicious! I visited again this past Saturday and got turned away. The lady running the place said she was not taking new parties before 4pm. Next time, I'd probably try calling first.

The service was objectively poor when we went- shockingly slow- took 15 minutes to order and over 20 to check out. But I’m going to assume this isn’t typical. The food was delicious- very simple and definitely leaves you with a “home cooked” feeling. Every dish we tried was nicely done. I would suggest an appetizer and an entree for each person, the portions are not necessarily small but if you’re hungry it’s worth an add.

Went with a family group, the restaurant was so hospitable. We originally made reservations for outdoor dining but it started to rain just before we arrived and they were happy to seat us inside instead. A nice collection of games kept the kids happy, allowing the adults to enjoy the food in peace. Portion sizes are relatively small, some of us ordered entrees to share with the kids, but ended up ordering a few more appetizers to fill in the gaps. One entree per person and a couple of appetizers to share would be plenty. Food was delicious, especially the fresh tofu and the beef stew. The kids appreciated the French fries with curry sauce. Will definitely to go back and enjoy the patio seating!

We loved the back patio here for a gathering of two families. The dishes are perfection and there were so many vegetarian options! Dishes are cooked to order so it can take a bit more time but it’s worth the wait. If we we’re local we’d be here more often but it’s now on our must eat at list when in the area.

This is great food and an awesome ambiance as the sun sets. Do not expect quick food- nothing good happens fast. This place is steeped in traditional flavors while you absorb the surroundings. Enjoy

Authentic and satisfying Japanese food. Simple and perfect. This place is an absolute gem. Very highly recommended. But come with a peaceful mindset.

Elegant simple menu with a variety of quality Japanese style dishes. The small menu made it easy to pick yet there is something for everyone. Given the select items, this must be a key factor in why each dish was a 10 out of 10 flawless and tasty.

I would give this place 10 stars if I could! NYC’s loss was the Hudson Valley’s gain when she left the city to open her Japanese restaurant in Rosendale. The back patio and garden is lovely and so tranquil, the sake ginger lemonade was refreshing and not sweet (perfect!), the pork kimchi gyoza were perfect, as was the salmon avocado rice bowl with homemade dressings. I would eat here every night if I lived here - what a gem!