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Homemade soba & udon noodles served in soups along with other traditional Japanese dishes.
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Address: 229 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 533-6966
Website: http://www.sobaya-nyc.com/
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MICHELIN Guide NYC 2025 … Sobaya is honored to be recognized again in the MICHELIN Guide 2025 as a Bib Gourmand restaurant! Thank you for supporting!
Sobaya NYC | Authentic Japanese Soba & Udon in East Village
Visit Sobaya NYC in the East Village for authentic Japanese dining. Our Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serves fresh, handmade soba and udon daily.
Sobaya – New York – a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
Sobaya – a Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking restaurant in … Sobaya. 229 E. 9th St., New York, NY, 10003, USA. $ · Japanese, Soba. Notes.
Reviews
Jameela Ayoub
Fantastic and flavorful Japanese food! Everything I ate was good and the service was kind and attentive. I’ll be honest I don’t remember the name of what I got but it was a rice dish, it might’ve been some kind of tonkatsu, and it was awesome. Same with the appetizer, it was some kind of seared salmon belly and it was buttery, and smooth, so so good.
… moreMei Deng
Love this place! Been multiple times, and is one of the best places I’ve gone for soba in nyc. Would recommend a res tho bc it can get busy depending on time of day. Their lunch specials are VERY value
– Sake oyako don lunch set w/ hot udon: 8/10: The salmon bowl was yummy, and the udon texture was good, but would prob get the cold dipping soba instead (better imo)
– Una ju lunch set w/ cold dipping soba: 10/10, The eel was really yummy, and I love their cold soba. Dipping sauce is light and refreshing
… more– Sake oyako don lunch set w/ hot udon: 8/10: The salmon bowl was yummy, and the udon texture was good, but would prob get the cold dipping soba instead (better imo)
– Una ju lunch set w/ cold dipping soba: 10/10, The eel was really yummy, and I love their cold soba. Dipping sauce is light and refreshing
Gleb Kornienko
This is a quietly confident spot that rewards a spontaneous visit. I stopped in late in the day while walking by and was seated immediately, which set a relaxed tone from the start. The menu is relatively small but thoughtfully curated, focusing on quality rather than excess, and the food delivers on that promise. The atmosphere is calm and understated, making it an excellent place for conversation, something that’s increasingly rare. While it’s not the most budget friendly option, the overall experience feels worth the price. If you happen to pass by, it’s absolutely a place worth stopping for a satisfying and unrushed meal
… moreNicholas 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!
… moreC.isforcoffee
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.
… moreSoba 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.
Shari Dongallo
Loved the cold noodle here! This place is amazing. I just didn’t like the way they rush us into ordering and finishing up our food. Other than that it was an amazing experience.
… moreMat Perucci
Ordered the kamo nanban with udon and it was deeply savory without feeling heavy, tender duck, fragrant scallions, and a broth with real depth. The udon had great chew and held the broth perfectly.
… moreJoan 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 🙂
… moreI 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 🙂
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.
… moreConsidering 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.
Laura R
First time going today this spot is good I like the style , a nice menu I went for there lunch special my friend introduced me to this spot and I really enjoyed it. The food is good as well. I am adding it to my list , i recommend
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