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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

2163

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

2Saryo Tesshin

Marutamachi Sta. 229m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.66

Very good

276

  • 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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3GONPACHI Nishiazabu

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

3.38

1063

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

4Tamawarai

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

3.85

Very good

1928

  • 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

5Arashiyama Yoshimura

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

3.51

Very good

1023

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

6Tansoan Kenjiro

Asakusa Sta. 493m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine, Japanese sake bar

[Okusakusa] Enjoy fragrant handmade soba and seasonal ingredients. ◆ A variety of Japanese sake now available ◆ Perfect for business meetings or dates.

3.60

Very good

414

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

7Osoba no Koga

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

Koga Soba: A Taste of Tradition

3.73

Very good

1022

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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8Ginza Soba Udon Shiraishi Ginza ten

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

Just a 5-minute walk from Shinbashi Station! Enjoy homemade udon and soba, perfect for hot summer days!

3.40

131

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • 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

9Teuchi Soba Jiyu San

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

4.07

Excellent

1145

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

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

10Teuchi Soba Yabukin

Akasaka Sta. 392m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.69

Very good

329

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Non smoking

11Kanda Matsuya Honten

Awajicho Sta. 162m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.66

Very good

3166

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

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

12Kawakami An Honten

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

3.70

Very good

3184

  • 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

13Kamakura Matsubara An

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

3.67

Very good

1784

  • 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

14Namiki Yabu Soba

Asakusa Sta. 172m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

3.67

Very good

2591

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday, ThursdayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

15Soba Roujina

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

3.66

Very good

612

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
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16Ita Soba Kaoriya

Ebisu Sta. 166m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Tempura

Just 2 minutes from Ebisu Station! Enjoy板そば and seasonal dishes with Japanese sake at this popular soba dining spot for adult girls' gatherings.

3.49

1507

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

17Kyoto Gion Okaru

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

3.59

Very good

1387

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

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

18Ishiusuhiki Teuchi Kyorakutei

Ushigome Kagurazaka Sta. 418m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Noodles, Deep-fried foods

3.75

Very good

1911

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday, Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

19Kagurazaka Okawaya

Kagurazaka Sta. 191m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Tempura

3.75

Very good

605

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday, TuesdayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

20Sanmi 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

536

  • 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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