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Dojo

14 W. 4th St., New York, NY 10012
at Mercer St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-505-8934 Send to Phone
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  • Reader Rating:

    5.5 out of 10

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    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Asian: Southeast, Health Food, Vegetarian/Vegan

Hours

Daily, 11am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D, F, V at Broadway-Lafayette St.; 6 at Bleecker St.

Prices

$4.40-$9.25

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Good for Groups
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

Dojo is perfect for people who like Asian food but can't handle some of those crazy Asian ingredients. The bland favorites of cash-conscious NYU students offer noodles, rice, tofu, and vegetables (mostly carrots and broccoli) in vaguely Asian combinations (rice stir-fried with vegetables, noodles stir-fried with vegetables) and Western adaptations (tofu whipped into a garlicky dip, soy burgers). Meat does, occasionally creep into the picture—in the form of actual hamburgers, curry beef yakisoba, and a seafood noodle soup—but it’s handled in the same slapdash manner as everything else. Even the cafeteria meets rec room decor lacks originality and flavor. What should you do if you get roped into a meal here? Scoop up some Dojo dip (tofu, miso, and garlic) with a toasted pita point, down a pint of Bass or Kirin, and savor this thought: With all the money you save here, you can splurge at Le Cirque next weekend. — Matt Gross

Brunch

Sat.—-Sun., 11 a.m.—4 p.m.

5.5 "Mixed Reviews"
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50% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
0% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 6.0
Service: 4.0
Décor: 4.5
Value: 7.0

Lost My Appetite for Dojo

Lulabell from 10010 | Posted on 1/31/09

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Food: 3
Service: 1
Décor: 3
Value: 5

Dojo used to be my favorite restaurant to meet friends or grab something on my own because the food was good and really inexpensive, although the service was always a bit slow. However, I was there very recently and the food was bad. My friend and I ordered from the brunch menu and I got steak and eggs overeasy. The steak was tough, but easy to cut because it was paper thin (no kidding) and the eggs were cooked through, and all of it very greasy. My friend ordered eggs benedict and the eggs were cooked solid. I also ordered a cappuccino and our server let it sit on the bar for five minutes while she had a personal conversation with another server so that it cooled off and I finally had to ask her about getting it. She was a little too nasty about saying, "It is coming!" And, as it turned out to have no foam, it was a latte anyway. We were the very first customers to enter the door on a Saturday morning and I was grossed out by the bathroom. Inexcusable.

Best Soy Burger Ever!

livmew from 07922 | Posted on 7/11/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 7
Décor: 6
Value: 9

I have to say that I don't agree with Matt Gross one bit. Every time I come into the city, I make it a point to stop at Dojo and grab a soy burger with their amazing tahini dressing (which I always take home for future salads). For about $5, you can get a soy burger, brown rice, and a salad! The prices ARE cheap, but the food (at least what is vegan/vegetarian) is absolutely delicious. Perfect for NYU students, vegetarians, and anybody looking for a cheap, yet filling meal.

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