Soba-Ya
- 229 E. 9th St., New York, 10003, United States
- 15 - 25 USD • Japanese
Take Away
Noodles and rice bowls available for pickup and delivery.
Soba-Ya
- 229 E. 9th St., New York, 10003, United States
- 15 - 25 USD • Japanese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
There are a ton of Japanese restaurants that line this stretch of the East Village, so why Soba-Ya? Why not Soba-Ya, its ultra-dedicated patrons would argue, for the buckwheat soba, as well as the hearty udon on tap here, are consistently off-the-charts good. Co-owner and mini-mogul, Bon Yagi, favors authenticity over flash in his establishments. And here he employs that traditional aesthetic to sweet perfection—along with a graceful, but simply appointed dining space; and quiet, well-timed service.
A meal might begin with uni and grated mountain yam, kissed with wasabi and crispy, toasted nori. Then, transition to a seasonal noodle dish like warm soba mingled with plump, pickled oysters, mountain yam, cilantro and tempura root vegetables.
- = Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
- ò Simple restaurant
Speciality
- Uni and grated mountain yam with wasabi and crispy toasted nori
- Warm soba, pickled oysters and mountain yam garnished with cilantro and tempura root vegetables
- Goma Tofu
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