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Sobaya
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A TIC Restaurant Group soba institution in the East Village — Sobaya has served buckwheat noodles and izakaya dishes since 1996 on East 9th Street.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- East Village
- Since
- 1996
- Owner
- Bon Yagi (TIC Restaurant Group)
Plate № 1250
About
Sobaya opened in 1996 as part of Bon Yagi's TIC Restaurant Group empire in the East Village. The restaurant focuses on handmade soba noodles served in the Tokyo style — cold zarusoba and hot kake preparations — alongside a broader Japanese menu of sake, small plates, and donburi. Sobaya is one of the few dedicated soba restaurants in Manhattan.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sobaya sits in East Village, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused donburi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- East Village soba institution open since 1996
- Part of Bon Yagi's TIC Restaurant Group — Japanese-owned
- Handmade buckwheat noodles in cold and hot preparations
- Sake and small plates alongside the soba menu
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Frequently asked
About Sobaya
- Is Sobaya an authentic soba restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Sobaya is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for soba in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Sobaya located?
- Sobaya is located at 229 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003 (,), New York, USA in the East Village neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sobaya?
- Sobaya accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sobaya?
- Sobaya sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for soba of this format in New York.
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