(212) 254-2244
309 E 5th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7267
-73.9884
Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Sobakoh
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene – Just when you think you know East Village restaurants like a frat boy knows the rules for beer pong, along comes an under-the-radar gem that reawakens your neighborhood crush. The small space opts for comfort over flash, designed with various shades of wood, and the tiny bar is perfect for chatting up the sweet staff. The best seats, however, are across from the glassed-in booth, where the soba-maker works his magic. – – The Food – The Japanese comfort fare tiptoes perfectly between earthiness and elan, peaking with the just-made buckwheat soba in myriad…
05/15/07
Great Hidden Gem
by NY_Insider
We've been to this place many times and have not been dissappointed yet. The freshly made soba has great taste and texture and the broth is flavorful. I always go for the Ten Zaru Soba and the shrimp tempura is light and tasty. The variety of other cooked dishes is good and they are above average but you should really be going there for the soba. The staff is attentive and the service is good. Portions are a little tiny and may not be enough for big eaters but you can always order an additional serving of soba with your dinner.
- Pros: fresh soba, tasty
- Cons: small servings
09/30/06
Felt like being in Japan
by mtcc
Excellent tasting food, great service, very attentive and pleasant.
Didn't make it there to watch the making of he soba noodles, but it didn't take away from our experience.
The place is small, so seating may be tough at times.
- Pros: Authentic feel and taste.
- Cons: None
08/23/06
Great Soba Great Service
by craig_dobie
I can't decide if I like the authentic Soba or the authentic understated service better. This is what the real Japan is like - food and guests are treated equally well. After going just a couple of times the staff subtly acknowledged their appreciation. It is low-key even when most of the tables are full. I haven't been back to Sobaya since a friend recommended this place.
The Details on Sobakoh
What to Drink:
Ice-cold draft Sapporo hits the mark at $5 a pint, and the dozen-strong list of sakes has something for every budget.
Dine at the Bar:
A handful of bar seats are perfect for solo slurping.
Save Money:
The early bird special, available from 5:30pm to 7pm every day, includes an appetizer, tempura and a bowl of soba for $19.95.
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