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Best Soba (Buckwheat noodles) for lunch in Japan

Soba (Buckwheat noodles) for lunch in Japan

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1Shusai Soba Shodai Ebisu ten

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

3.49

2139

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

2GONPACHI Nishiazabu

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

3.38

1042

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

3bisen

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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4Saryo Tesshin

Marutamachi Sta. 229m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.59

Very good

258

  • 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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5Arashiyama Yoshimura

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

3.52

Very good

1009

  • -
  • 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

6Osoba no Koga

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

Koga Soba: A Taste of Tradition

3.73

Very good

996

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

7Soba Roujina

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

3.66

Very good

594

  • 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

8Teuchi Soba Jiyu San

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

4.05

Excellent

1128

  • 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

9Sarashina Honten

Wakayama Sta. 275m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Ramen

3.48

239

  • - JPY 999
  • - JPY 999
  • Wednesday, SundayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

10Kawakami An Honten

Karuizawa Sta. 1515m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Tempura, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.71

Very good

3069

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available

11Kyoto Gion Okaru

Gion Shijo Sta. 218m / Udon (Wheat noodles), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Cafeteria

3.59

Very good

1363

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

12Tamawarai

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

3.85

Very good

1907

  • 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

13Soba Mae Yamato Azabudai hiruzu ten

Roppongi Itchome Sta. 395m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.48

365

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

14Kanda Matsuya Honten

Awajicho Sta. 162m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.65

Very good

3103

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

15Ginza Soba Udon Shiraishi Roppongi ten

Roppongi Sta. 109m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Udon (Wheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just 2 minutes walk from Roppongi Station, Shiraishi is now open 24 hours in Roppongi!

3.45

260

  • - JPY 999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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16Sanmi 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

513

  • 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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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!

3.50

Very good

1120

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

18Kamakura Matsubara An

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

3.67

Very good

1742

  • 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

19Soba Sasuga

Higashi Ginza Sta. 364m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine

Handmade soba noodles, crafted without any binders, are simply exquisite! Enjoy the delicate texture and firm bite of 100% buckwheat soba to the fullest, or savor a light sip of soba after indulging in dishes paired with carefully selected champagne and sake by our sommelier and sake expert.

3.67

Very good

819

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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20Ebisu Hashi An

Ebisu Sta. 163m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), 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

889

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

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