Thea Pham

The cod fish was absolutely outstanding. I finished every bite, even the soba broth. The space wasn’t too crowded and the servers was nice, which made for a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.

Denisa Rajská

The food was delicious, especially the pork belly appetizer!! Worth visitting and the prices are very reasonable for that good quality.

Grace Combs

Only wish I had found Sobaya sooner! Fantastic dipping soba with friendly staff and relaxing ambiance. The Ten Zaru is particularly refreshing on a hot day. I look forward to my next visit.

simone lamagna

This place is phenomenal. First off, vibes are SO cozy inside, it’s feels like you’re in someone’s house but like with really intentional interior decorating. Now the food, holy moly this was one of the best meals I’ve had in nyc. Hella bang for your buck. Got the seaweed salad and 2 hot noodle bowls. I’ll think about this food for years likely. Our server was attentive and very nice.

Saahil Panikar

Holy crap! This place was so good. We stopped in on the way and we're just blown away by how authentic and tasty the food was. The chicken nanban was one of the best things I've ever eaten. And the rice bowls looked so good. Definitely stop by and try this! I also really loved their hot green tea

+8

Kama K

Didn’t expect to enjoy this experience so much! Very kind service and super accommodating. I love the ambiance too! But mostly, the food. Truly the type of a meal you’d get in Japan. High quality soba and fish. Spotlight on lunch menus — great value!

+6

Natasha Fung

I really enjoyed Sobaya! All of the food was simple yet flavorful and the udon/soba are fresh made in the restaurant. Based on reviews I read, the portions are adequately filling but not over the top or lacking by any means.

+4

K M

Dined here with my son tonight. Wonderful restaurant and delicious authentic Japanese cuisine. The atmosphere was absolutely lovely and we had delicious udon and soba noodles that were top notch! My son recently visited Japan and said this restaurant made him feel as if he was transported magically and suddenly dining in Japan. Decor is on point and the staff were incredibly nice and very attentive. My son loves water and his glass was never empty as they were right on the ball checking to see if everyone was taken care of. We loved the matcha Creme brûlées we had for dessert. Also not to be forgotten were our delicious appetizers….we had the seared duck and fried chicken Japanese style. Tasty! We shall definitely return to this gem of a restaurant!!

Agnes Y

All the dishes stayed true to the basics. Among the items we ordered, the Una-Ju Don was the best, while the tuna in the Tuna Avocado Don was slightly disappointing. I visited with my son in the early evening, and it was a comfortable meal without a crowded atmosphere.

Craving for Soba noodles so I decided to go there. Soba noodles were fine but the Tempura was not good as expected. It wasn’t crispy as expected and greasy. The atmosphere and the service were great.

Nicholas Hester

This place is really good! The portions are good, the noodles are good. My issue is I’m not a big soup for a meal guy. That’s a me issue and not a Sobaya issue. This is probably some of the best soup I’ve had ever, but it’s just soup. Really good spot if you like soup and noodles though!

Jean Ng

Food is great as usual but the service was a little disappointing. The server was insisting we ordered the wrong item that was given to us, then only take back and change to the correct one. Splitting the bill got confusing but in the end it worked out.

cleidy h

Finally got around to coming here for the lunch special I chose the eel with cold soba noodles. Honestly, i would be happy eating a lunch set everyday. This was a perfectly balance meal and got me the right amount of full. The eel was fatty and super flavorful, the dipping sauce for the cold noodles was okay tasted like a variation of soy sauce. My friend got the hot soba which i would recommend eating quickly as the noodles become soggy. Lastly, the green tea was amazing!! Would deff come pack the place was busy around 1 and then at 2/3 became extremely empty.

perle75nyc

As expected, the place was quite busy due to the hot weather. Watching a video of soba being made while waiting helped ease the boredom, and the food itself wasn’t bad. The tempura was crispy and tasty, but the dipping sauce for the soba was a bit too salty, and overall, the soba wasn’t particularly more flavorful compared to other soba places. Considering how busy the restaurant was, the staff seemed understaffed. The team was moving around busily, but things didn’t seem well-organized, making their efforts appear somewhat inefficient. The host also came across as unfriendly. Rather than repeatedly telling every guest, “Can I put my name on the waitlist?” and “Just wait here,” it would probably be less frustrating for everyone—and easier for the staff—if they used a proper waitlist system like many other restaurants do. It felt like a missed opportunity to improve both customer experience and staff workflow. One staff member was clearing tables, wiping surfaces, handling new napkins, chopsticks, and cups, and then using the same hand to scoop ice from the ice bin and serve drinks—all without taking a single moment to sanitize or wash their hands. It definitely didn’t feel hygienic or sanitary. When I first received my food, something felt off. I noticed that the dishes were placed upside down on the tray, so I had to rearrange them myself. I understand they might have been busy, but it really showed how unprofessional the service was.

+16

Joan V

I’ve gone to Sobaya even before their Michelin credentials. I was recommended here by a family member and recently rediscovered it while doing some solo-exploring. I always grab their daily lunch combo as it gives you a bang for your buck. (If you’re a college student in the area, you’d be a fool not to give this place a chance.) Both hot and cold soba options are solid (my brother prefers cold, I like hot) and we adore their dons. There was one time I found something wrong with my order and they were so apologetic- immediately replacing my dish with a fresh one. I was happy to receive a fresh one (tempura deliciously hot out of the frier) and finished. That’s when they gave me a free green tea crème brûlée for my troubles. They didn’t have to do that, but they were so kind and profusely apologizing for the earlier blunder that I couldn’t help but tip well and applaud their service. My water was never empty! All the food was delicious. Not too salty, not too sweet, but just right. Love Sobaya and will definitely keep coming back :)

+5