Authentic, handcrafted soba noodles in the East Village, with a rare 100% buckwheat option and Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.
This East Village Japanese eatery is a long-standing staple, celebrated for its authentic, freshly made soba noodles, including a rare 100% buckwheat option. Recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, the restaurant offers a quiet, graceful dining experience with a menu of refined dishes and traditional appetizers.
Specializing in soba and udon noodles, this Japanese restaurant is lauded for its freshly made soba, particularly the rare Juwari Soba (100% buckwheat). Customers frequently recommend the soba noodles, with mentions of good lunch sets and appetizers like shrimp shumai and duck. The restaurant has received Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, underscoring its quality and value.
"The 100% buckwheat Juwari Soba, served with fresh wasabi and special water, is highly recommended. Appetizers like Steamed Homemade Shrimp Shumai and Kamo Kuwayaki (duck) are also noted as delicious starters."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its authentic and high-quality soba noodles, with many highlighting the fresh, daily-made aspect and the unique 100% buckwheat option. It's often recommended as a reliable and traditional Japanese dining experience.
Important Note
One commenter noted that while decent for a casual dinner, it might not be considered an 'amazing culinary experience' compared to some other high-standard soba shops.
"This user recommended Sobaya for Soba, mentioning its location in the East Village/NoHo area, which is walkable from Gramercy."
Positive"Sobaya is recommended for soba noodles and is noted as a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in the East Village, offering good value."
Positive"Sobaya is mentioned as a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognized Asian restaurant in Lower Manhattan that is not hard to get into."
Neutral"Soba-ya was recommended as a good soba place. This suggestion came after the user confirmed their friend could tolerate buckwheat."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended as a casual dining option in response to the original poster's request for casual eats in Greenwich Village and surrounding areas."
Positive"The commenter simply states 'Sobaya' as a straightforward recommendation for soba noodles."
Positive"The commenter shares a Google Maps link to Sobaya, implying a direct recommendation for the restaurant."
Positive"The commenter expresses love for Sobaya, stating that the food has never disappointed them despite the restaurant being relatively empty during their visits."
Positive"The commenter recommends Sobaya in the East Village, noting its recognition on the NYT top 100 list and its Michelin Bib Gourmand status."
Positive"The commenter lists Sobaya as one of the usually recommended soba-specific spots in NYC, emphasizing the need for such places over ramen shops."
Positive"The original poster responds to a comment about Sobaya, confirming that they are not looking for a 'culinary experience' but simply good noodles, indicating Sobaya fits their needs."
Positive"The commenter describes Sobaya as a decent place suitable for a casual dinner, though not an 'amazing culinary experience' compared to other high-standard soba shops they've tried."
Neutral"Sobaya is listed as a suggested restaurant."
Neutral"This commenter personally prefers Cocoron over Sobaya when it comes to cold soba dipping noodles."
Neutral"Sobaya is suggested as a restaurant that appears to offer cold soba, which immediately made the commenter want to try it."
Positive"Sobaya is recommended as a restaurant choice."
Positive"Sobaya in the East Village offers lunch sets that are available around the mentioned price point, making it a suitable option for lunch specials."
Neutral"Soba Ya is recommended by the commenter."
Neutral"The commenter fondly recalled loving the ikura-don at Sobaya from years ago. They also mentioned Sobaya used to offer a lunch special with soba and a donburi for under $20."
Positive"Recommends Sobaya for Japanese soba noodles, calling it a staple and always good. Mentions they have limited (20) really great bentos on Mondays."
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