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Best Soba (Buckwheat noodles) in Japan

Soba (Buckwheat noodles) in Japan

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1GONPACHI Nishiazabu

Nogizaka Sta. 757m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.38

1037

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options

2bisen

Sushi, Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

Enjoy squid ink sushi and 100% buckwheat soba by the seaside. Indulge in these local specialties that will delight your body in Okinawa! Perfect for sightseeing and business meetings.

3.05

6

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
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3Arashiyama Yoshimura

Arashiyama Sta. 184m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Tempura

3.52

Very good

1003

  • -
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

4Saryo Tesshin

Marutamachi Sta. 229m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.59

Very good

249

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
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Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

5Soba Roujina

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 482m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.65

Very good

590

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

6Tamawarai

Meiji Jingumae Sta. 462m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.86

Very good

1897

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday, Tuesday, SundayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking

7Shusai Soba Shodai Ebisu ten

Ebisu Sta. 178m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Curry Udon, Japanese Cuisine

3.49

2132

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

8Osoba no Koga

Nogizaka Sta. 797m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine

Koga Soba: A Taste of Tradition

3.73

Very good

992

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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9Sanmi Koan Kyoto honten

Higashiyama Sta. 136m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Nabe (Japanese hot pot), Japanese Cuisine

◆◇Highly Praised on TV Show "Tabi Sarada"◇◆ Just a 1-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Kyoto City Subway! Established in the first year of the Bunkyū era! Enjoy authentic Kyoto flavors like "Saikyo-zuke" and "Chirimen Sansho," handmade by skilled artisans at Shami Koan.

3.47

510

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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10Ginza Soba Udon Shiraishi Ginza ten

Shimbashi Sta. 382m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Udon (Wheat noodles), Donburi (Rice bowl)

Just a 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, enjoy Shiraisi's soba and udon that you'll never get tired of, right in Ginza!

3.38

107

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

11Teuchi Soba Jiyu San

Higashi Nagasaki Sta. 560m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

4.04

Excellent

1115

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday, Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

12Ebisu Hashi An

Ebisu Sta. 163m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine, Tempura

Seasonal flavors featuring homemade soba made from freshly ground buckwheat every morning, along with duck dishes. Perfect for business meetings, dates, or gatherings.

3.49

878

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Soba to Sushi Nanoya

Kyoto Sta. 533m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Sushi, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Casual Soba and Sushi Near Kyoto Station

3.27

95

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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14Soba no Mi Yoshimura

Gojo Sta. 122m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Cafe

3.52

Very good

1261

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

15Ito Kyuemon Uji honten

Uji Sta. 305m / Cafe featuring Japanese sweets, Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Cafe

Enjoy authentic matcha sweets made by a long-established tea shop. We also have matcha soba, perfect for lunch while exploring Uji!

3.53

Very good

1253

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome

16Kamakura Matsubara An

Yuigahama Sta. 158m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine

3.68

Very good

1735

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

17Rai An

Shibuya Sta. 393m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Escape the hustle and bustle of Shibuya with our adult-friendly soba and Japanese cuisine. We're open during Golden Week too!

3.52

Very good

1119

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

18Chayakado

Kita Kamakura Sta. 949m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Udon (Wheat noodles), Donburi (Rice bowl)

3.22

80

  • -
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking

19Kura no Mukou

Matsumoto Sta. 174m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Regional Cuisine

1-minute walk from Matsumoto Station! A popular soba Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) where you can enjoy delicious Shinshu!

3.49

455

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Ueno Yabu Soba

Keisei Ueno Sta. 193m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Noodles, Anago (Conger eel)

3.51

Very good

1714

  • -
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • WednesdayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome