Michelin Bib Gourmand soba spot w/ handcrafted noodles made fresh daily. Rare 100% buckwheat option + tempura bowls.
Nestled in the East Village, this Japanese soba restaurant has been a staple since 1996. Celebrated with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, they pride themselves on fresh, daily-made soba noodles, including a rare 100% buckwheat option. Beyond their signature noodles, enjoy traditional appetizers like Shrimp Shumai and duck dishes, or rice bowls with tempura.
The restaurant specializes in soba noodles, offering both hot and cold preparations, with a particular highlight on their rare Juwari Soba made from 100% buckwheat. Customer feedback frequently recommends the soba dishes, lunch sets, and appetizers like the Steamed Homemade Shrimp Shumai and Kamo Kuwayaki. Rice bowls with tempura are also noted positively.
"The 100% buckwheat Juwari Soba is highlighted as a rare and exceptional dish. Other recommended items include the hot Shrimp Tempura Soba and the cold Kamo Seiro (duck soba), as well as appetizers like Steamed Homemade Shrimp Shumai and Kamo Kuwayaki."
Customers consistently praise the restaurant for its high-quality, authentic soba noodles and traditional Japanese offerings. It's recognized for its value and is a recommended destination for soba enthusiasts.
Important Note
One commenter noted that while decent, it might not be an 'amazing culinary experience' compared to some other high-standard soba shops.
"Sobaya is recommended for those who are not set on just sushi."
Positive"Sobaya was mentioned for its lunch sets, which could potentially fit the description of a meal with multiple components."
Positive"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."
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