SOY Asian Fusion Restaurant Kelowna
⭐ SOY is known for Spicy Coconut Ramen and Miso Sesame Ramen.
💡 Good to Know
- Japanese-Owned Restaurant
- Serving Japanese-inspired Asian fusion dishes in Kelowna for over 15 years.
- Made-From-Scratch Cooking
- The kitchen prepares its own soup stocks, sauces and dressings.
- Hidden Pandosy Location
- Tucked along the side of a building just off Pandosy Street.
❤️ Top Favourites
🍽️ SOY Menu
🍜 Signature Ramen
Comforting Japanese-inspired ramen bowls featuring rich broths, fresh vegetables, noodles, and carefully selected toppings.
Spicy Coconut Ramen
A creamy red curry coconut broth with Japanese ramen noodles, shredded chicken, half a boiled egg, fresh bean sprouts, seasonal vegetables, and herbs. Substitute rice noodles for a gluten-free option.
Shoyu Wonton Ramen
Handcrafted shrimp and pork wontons served with ramen noodles in a savoury shoyu broth made with traditional dashi, house soy sauce, and a touch of garlic oil. Finished with bamboo shoots, boiled egg, bean sprouts, and green onions.
Miso Sesame Ramen
A rich chicken stock blended with traditional miso paste, sesame paste, and peanut butter, served with ramen noodles, soy-braised pulled pork, boiled egg, bean sprouts, seasonal vegetables, and green onions.
🥗 Salads & Starters
Fresh salads, Japanese vegetable dishes, light appetizers, and warming soup to begin your meal.
Fresh Vegetable Salad Rolls
Delicate rice paper rolls filled with lettuce, bean sprouts, pickled carrots, daikon, cilantro, and mint. Served with your choice of vegan miso-peanut or sweet Thai chili dipping sauce. Shrimp or chicken can be added.
Asian Coleslaw Salad
Finely shredded savoy and red cabbage tossed with carrots and a house-made citrus dressing, topped with crispy fried potato strips.
Kinpira
A traditional Japanese vegetable dish featuring julienned burdock root, daikon, and carrots, seasoned with smoky, sweet, and savoury flavours and a touch of shichimi spice.
Buckwheat Noodle Inari
Japanese soba buckwheat noodles tossed in house dipping sauce and tucked into sweet inari tofu pouches.
Teriyaki Tofu Appetizer
Warm, deep-fried tofu coated in house-made teriyaki sauce. Vegan and gluten-free.
Miso Soup
A traditional Japanese miso broth with tofu, seaweed, and green onions.
🥟 Handcrafted Appetizers
A selection of Japanese and Asian-inspired small plates, including crispy fried favourites, handcrafted dumplings, steamed buns, and seafood specialties.
Asian Appetizers Combo
A shareable assortment of chicken karaage, prawn mayo, vegetable spring rolls, and boiled shrimp and pork wontons.
Chicken Karaage
Tender Japanese-style fried chicken with a crisp, golden coating.
Prawn Mayo
Three large tempura prawns tossed in the restaurant's original spicy Korean mayonnaise sauce.
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Two house-made crispy spring rolls filled with rice noodles and simmered shiitake mushrooms.
Crispy Wontons
Hand-rolled shrimp and pork wontons deep-fried until crisp, accompanied by hoisin dipping sauce.
Boiled Wontons
Silky shrimp and pork wontons gently boiled and served with house-made sauce.
Korean Fried Chicken
Bite-sized pieces of crispy fried chicken coated in a bold, spicy Korean gochujang glaze.
Seafood Okonomiyaki
A savoury Japanese pancake made with cabbage, green onions, egg, and seafood.
Steamed Pork Bao Buns
Soft steamed buns filled with soy-braised pulled pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber, and hoisin sauce.
Steamed Shrimp Bao Buns
Pillowy steamed buns filled with crispy panko shrimp and crunchy pickled vegetables.
Salmon Cake with Coleslaw
A chef-prepared crispy fish cake made with sockeye salmon and basa, accompanied by sambal-lime mayonnaise and Asian coleslaw.
Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup
Hand-folded shrimp and pork wontons with boiled vegetables in a clear, savoury shoyu broth. Available as a large ten-piece serving.
Crispy French Fries
Golden, crispy fries served with tomato ketchup.
🍽️ Signature Mains
House specialties combining Japanese and Asian-inspired flavours, from grilled chicken and steak to comforting curry.
Grilled Thai Chicken Combo
An eight-ounce chicken breast marinated in Thai yellow coconut curry, grilled and finished with green coconut-lime sauce. Served with rice, pickles, prawn mayo, crispy wontons, and a coleslaw starter.
Beef Steak Donburi Combo
A grilled five-ounce steak served over rice in a donburi bowl with house Korean BBQ or teriyaki sauce. A gluten-free preparation is available. Bowl only.
Japanese Katsu Curry
A comforting medium-spiced Japanese curry served with steamed rice, seasonal vegetables, and pickles. Crispy ebi shrimp can be added.
🍚 Noodles & Rice Bowls
Wok-tossed rice dishes, Japanese noodles, Korean-inspired glass noodles, and chilled soba salads with fresh vegetables and savoury sauces.
Teriyaki Rice Bowl
Fresh vegetables stir-fried in a wok with your choice of protein, served over rice and finished with house-made teriyaki sauce.
Yakisoba Noodles
Stir-fried egg noodles with chicken karaage, vegetables, yakisoba sauce, pickled ginger, and seaweed tempura. Tofu can be substituted.
Tofu Japchae Noodles
Korean-style vegan glass noodles stir-fried in garlic sauce with tofu, vegetables, and gochujang. Chicken or shrimp can be added.
Soba Noodle Salad
Chilled buckwheat soba noodles tossed with fresh vegetables, pickles, and house soy-ginger dressing. Deep-fried tofu, shrimp, or chicken can be added.
🍱 Dinner Sets to Share
Family-style meals featuring a selection of starters, appetizers, and main dishes arranged for sharing.
Dinner for Two
A complete shared dinner with two starter salads, three appetizer selections, and three main dishes, plated for two people.
Dinner for Three
A family-style dinner featuring three starter salads, three appetizer selections, and three main dishes, prepared for sharing among three people.
🥔 Sides & Extras
Additional accompaniments and dipping sauces to complete your meal.
Steamed Rice
A side of steamed Calrose rice.
Rice Noodles
A portion of gluten-free rice noodles, available as a noodle substitution.
Extra Vegetables
An additional serving of wok-prepared vegetables.
Dipping Sauces
Choose from the restaurant's house dipping sauces.
Lime Sauce
An additional citrus dipping sauce.
⭐ SOY Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Spicy Coconut Ramen
The restaurant's standout customer favourite, praised for its aromatic coconut broth and balanced seasoning. Many regulars return specifically for this Japanese-Thai fusion noodle soup.
Miso Sesame Ramen
A popular alternative featuring a house-prepared sesame and miso broth. Customers appreciate its generous serving of noodles and vegetables.
Chicken Karaage
Japanese-style fried chicken frequently recommended for its crisp exterior and juicy interior. A favourite both as an appetizer and alongside rice bowls.
Thai Chicken Platter
Grilled chicken served with rice, vegetables, appetizers and a Thai green chili sauce. Customers particularly praise the sauce and variety of components.
Prawn Mayo
A longstanding appetizer favourite, regularly singled out for its flavour. Reviewers often recommend ordering it alongside other small plates.
Korean BBQ Beef Bowl
A rice bowl that has developed a loyal following among regular customers. Diners appreciate the Korean-inspired flavours and combination of beef, rice and vegetables.
Cold Soba Noodle Salad
A refreshing noodle dish available with choices such as shredded chicken or tofu. Recent customers have praised both versions, particularly as a lighter lunch.
🍽️ Dining Experience
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Cozy Contemporary Dining Room
Soy Asian Fusion has a small, inviting dining area with a clean, understated design. Reviewers describe the space as comfortable, cheerful and more intimate than a large restaurant.
Bright and Airy Interior
Tall ceilings, natural light and soft colours help the compact dining room feel open. Customers have also noticed decorative plants and locally displayed artwork.
Quiet, Relaxed Atmosphere
The restaurant is frequently described as peaceful and comfortable for lunch, casual dinners or conversation. Its relatively small size makes it particularly suited to couples and smaller groups.
Casual Lunch and Dinner
The setting is informal rather than upscale, with table service and a relaxed pace. Guests can enjoy a sit-down meal without the bustle of a large dining establishment.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Nearby Parking
Customers report finding free parking near the restaurant, although availability can vary. Some reviewers have experienced difficulty finding a convenient space during busier periods.
Check Parking Signs
Several customers caution that parking restrictions around the property are important to follow. Reading posted signs carefully can help avoid tickets.
Accessibility Information
The restaurant occupies a ground-floor commercial unit, but the available reviews do not confirm wheelchair-accessible entrances or washrooms. Contact the restaurant directly for specific accessibility requirements.
📍 Landmarks & Location
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
South Pandosy Village
Located at 2900 Pandosy Street in Kelowna's South Pandosy neighbourhood, an area known for its independent restaurants, cafés and neighbourhood shops.
Set Back from Pandosy Street
The restaurant is positioned along the side of its building rather than directly facing the main street. First-time visitors may need to look beyond the Pandosy storefronts to find the entrance.
Lower Mission Connection
Soy Asian Fusion has served the South Pandosy and Lower Mission community for more than 15 years, attracting longtime neighbourhood regulars as well as visitors exploring Kelowna.
📱 Ordering Options
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Dine-In Service
Open for casual lunch and dinner dining, with table service and a menu spanning Japanese, Korean and other Asian-inspired dishes.
Takeout and Pickup
Customers regularly order meals for pickup, including ramen, rice bowls, appetizers and dinner combinations. Advance ordering is available, with menu information accessible online.
Delivery
Customer reviews confirm that delivery has been offered, including noodle soups and other prepared meals. Current delivery availability and service areas should be checked before ordering.
Vegetarian and Vegan Choices
Vegetable yakisoba with tofu, soba noodle salads and other adaptable dishes provide meat-free options. Customers can ask about substitutions and ingredient requirements when ordering.
Gluten-Free Requests
Customers report gluten-free choices, and the restaurant has acknowledged preparing gluten-free meals. Diners with celiac disease or significant sensitivities should confirm ingredients and cross-contact procedures directly.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
Fresh, House-Prepared Food
Customers consistently praise the freshness of the ingredients and the care taken with preparation. The restaurant's homemade stocks, sauces and appetizers are frequently highlighted.
Standout Ramen
Spicy Coconut Ramen attracts particularly enthusiastic recommendations and repeat visits. Miso Sesame and Wonton Ramen also have loyal fans, although a minority of diners find some broths less flavourful than expected.
Warm, Personal Service
Friendly servers and welcoming owners are recurring themes across years of reviews. Many customers describe feeling recognized and appreciated on return visits.
Generous Portions and Value
Noodle soups, combination meals and several rice dishes receive praise for satisfying portions. Some customers, however, consider certain bowls or appetizers small for their price.
Occasional Service and Order Issues
Most diners report attentive service, but some describe longer waits, incorrect orders or inconsistent handling of substitutions. These complaints appear less frequently than positive service feedback.
Longtime Local Following
Customers often mention returning for years, bringing visiting family members or making Soy Asian Fusion a regular stop whenever they are in Kelowna.
Sources
Links used to compile this restaurant’s menu and dining information.
- SOY Official Site (opens in a new tab)View the restaurant's menu at the linked source to confirm current prices, availability, and menu details.
