The story
Founded by Al Yeganeh in 2005.1
Private company
Soup Kitchen International
Logo: The logo may be obtained from The Original Soupman ., Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3
Chain of soup restaurants
The Original Soupman was a chain of soup restaurants originally run by Iranian-American soup vendor Ali "Al" Yeganeh (Persian: علي یگانه), modeled after Yeganeh's original restaurant Soup Kitchen International, which was a well-known soup restaurant at 259-A West 55th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The restaurant was known for its strict rules among its customers.2 It was founded by Al Yeganeh.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2005Founded1
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The Original Soupman was a chain of soup restaurants originally run by Iranian-American soup vendor Ali "Al" Yeganeh (Persian: علي یگانه), modeled after Yeganeh's original restaurant Soup Kitchen International, which was a well-known soup restaurant at 259-A West 55th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The restaurant was known for its strict rules among its customers.2
Leadership
Who has led Soup Kitchen International, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderAl Yeganeh1
Products and brands
- soup
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 2005Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaThe Original Soupman
- WikidataQ7565045
Sources
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