Summary The writer responsible for Seinfeld 's "Soup Nazi" episode recalls the inspiration for the character kicking Jerry Seinfeld out of his shop. The character is based on Ali "Al" Yeganeh, a real soup shop owner in New York City who had strict rules. "The Soup Nazi" is among Seinfeld 's most memorable episodes ever and it remains widely-known today. Seinfeld writer and producer Spike Feresten recalls Jerry Seinfeld's real-life encounter with the Soup Nazi inspiration after the release of the iconic episode. First airing in 1989, Seinfeld chronicles the daily life of the eponymous New York City comedian and...