i-naba Honolulu

My mom recently took me here after coming here for a long time, and I can honestly say this place is probably the most authentic Japanese food you will ever have on the island. It is so delicious. I always get the sesame based broth with a few pieces of mushroom and vegetable tempura. I love coming here because they have so many different food choices on the menu, and everything is good. The staff are always welcoming, friendly, and quick to serve you. Their green tea is refreshing. I highly recommend coming here next time you’re in the mood for some traditional Japanese cuisine

Really busy location. Not only did we reserve a table but had to pre-order the food before showing up. But the food was soooo authentic and good! Don't have to travel to Japan for excellent soba. Parking is tight and if you show up, the wait may be long. From what I can tell, from the long lines of people, the wait was worth it.

The restaurant atmosphere is giving Japan which I love <3 The service was also great and we were well taken care of. The quality of the seafood, which we had ikura and uni, were tasty but we got our fav place on the island hehe so I’ll give it 7/10 for that. However, the noodle bowls were ok. Not so much impressive or interesting compared to the price which my friend and I think it was a bit high when it comes to noodle soup. The price for ikura and uni bowl was reasonable tho! Would recommend as well if you got some time on Oahu and don’t know where to eat!

Traditional Japanese fare done right! Really enjoyed the pressed Saba zushi, the soba noodles were perfect, and the uni charashi bowl was beautiful and delicious. Service was excellent overall. Would highly recommend!

On the outside the premises looks ordinary but that is deceiving. The food pure Japanese the fish all beautiful and fresh and very tasty. The unagi was wonderful! Best you book early or stand at the door at 4:50pm to ask for a table.

Authentic and savory Japanese soba. We got seated right after we arrived, kinda surprised cuz we thought it’s gonna be a long wait. There are soooo many choices. We ordered one cold and one hot soba, both are awesome.

Best soba in Oahu!! I like the tempura soba the most The uni toro rice was great too Great authentic japanese noodles place. I can comfortably eat here while pregnant cos the food is healthier

The cold soba (Zaru) was really good. The flavor of the broth was very complex umami. Tempura was light and freshly fried, my favorite was the minced shrimp in shiitake tempura. Also we got the uni/ikura/scallop chirashi bowl- everything was fresh and went perfectly with the pickled veggie poke style rice and ginger. We finished with the yuzu sorbet, it was super refreshing to end a flavorful meal. They give you genmaicha tea at the end to rinse your pallet. They do get busy but their staff are quite responsive despite the rush. Can't wait to come back again!

Hosoi Family you have done it again; have created a memorably quality meal for myself and friend, one that I will look forward to returning for again soon. Japanese breakfast now served on the weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and worth the wait til the end of the week. On this visit, not knowing what time breakfast service started, we arrived at 7:45. Not open until 8am? No problem as we visited the also popular musubi shop next door. In no time we were in the door and quickly followed by enough persons to fill the front room. Set breakfasts starting at $25 include your choice of fish, rice, miso soup, three daily side dishes, and tea (upon request). Without fish, one can still get a satisfying tamago kake gohan meal for only $10. Additional sides available with cost. I was so happy I added a seasoned mentai for only $2.00. Service, as expected from an excellent Japanese restaurant was meticulous without being intrusive. And the visit by one of the owners was so very interesting and informative. Thank you Sho for letting us know about the other two restaurants your family owns... "Inaba Hanalei" just down the street and "Smoke Door" in Lake Tahoe; both overseen by Chef Tyler Burges. Chef Burges, a San Diego native has extensive background in San Francisco and Japan including a season as the Executive Sous Chef of a three Michelin starred restaurant. Looking forward to another memorable meal at I-naba or one of their sister restaurants soon!

wow. literally excellent. just came back from Japan and was craving that authentic Japanese food again and I-NABA DELIVERED. It's a bit pricy but that's understandable. The vibes were so lovely and the meal set options are so fun and offer a lot of variety. Wait staff was so sweet and also brought us tea free of charge. Would go again!

I came here for a late lunch today before they closed for the Christmas holiday. Nondescript restaurant is in a mini mall and judging from the silent slurping sounds from people eating their soba, it's a legit place! I had the Tempura Soba Set (2 shrimp, 1 white fish, 1 pumpkin, 1 eggplant) with zaru soba. I saw that I was able to downgrade to a half size option and it was the perfect size for me! The tempura was perfectly fried and the zaru soba was al dente and perfect for dipping in the sauce. I loved this so much - I was able to finish everything and I usually don't finish everything because portions are so big. A big thank you to my friend who recommended this place. This will be on rotation for every time I go to Hawaii!

I have been coming to I-Naba for their soba which is one of the best in town. You can customize your own soba or order one of the many on their menu. I love their uni soba, which is served in a cold broth. If you like uni try the uni with shiso leaf tempura. Order from a long list of tempura items to any of your meals. The service staff here is always welcoming, friendly, and attentive. They are family owed with 3 locations on island. I prefer coming to this location. Parking out front that is shared with other surrounding businesses.

Two things I learned after returning from Kyōto: I don't need to be in Japan to see Japanese giant salamanders or have authentic Nishin (mackerel) Soba. If you're slinking along South King Street and craving authentic Japanese soba, I-NABA is the spot to leap into. With handmade noodles, tempura fried to crispy perfection, and a zen ambiance, this restaurant will have you coming out of winter hibernation for more. The Soba: I-NABA's handmade soba is the star of the show, served with a flavor so rich and delicate it could make a salamander slurp with satisfaction. Whether you go for the chilled zaru soba or the comforting hot kake soba, the noodles have that perfect chewy texture that screams authenticity. Pair them with their perfectly balanced dipping sauces or broths, and you've got a dish that will make your taste buds hop for joy. Natto lovers, give the natto + yama imo topping a try on the kake (hot) soba. It's easier to eat than it sounds. The soup keeps the smell in so your party won't be drama and complain about the sticky strings from the natto. The Nishin Soba hits the spot. This dish was the first thing I tried during my most recent stay in Kyōto, so it came with the nostalgia. Nishin Soba is a tough dish to replicate outside of Japan, but I-NABA has this figured out. Ambiance: Walking into I-NABA feels like entering a quiet pond, serene and calming. The minimalist decor is understated but inviting, and the warm service makes you feel like you've been welcomed into a gecko's carefully curated den. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a peaceful meal--no cold-blooded rush here. Service: The wait staff is bilingual and provides an atmosphere that reminds me of dining in soba restaurants in Japan. The staff is attentive and patient when explaining the menu. Thankfully, I-NABA allows walk-ins. I'm still triggered from restaurants in Japan frowning down upon walk-ins even during quite times. Parking: Ah, parking--the eternal lily pad hop of South King Street. The small lot fills up fast, so you might need to try your luck with street parking. It's a bit of a challenge, but once you're inside, the meal will make you forget all the scaly details of finding a spot. But seriously, the parking is quite tight, so carpooling is recommended. Unique Features: What sets I-NABA apart is their attention to craft and authentic Japanese flavors. It's my new favorite spot - better quality, lower prices, and less snobby than the aesthetically pleasing, but slightly off restaurant across the way in Ward. Final Thoughts: I-NABA isn't just a restaurant; it's a sanctuary for soba enthusiasts. Whether you're a local lizard or just passing through, this place offers a meal that's simple, elegant, and utterly satisfying. Come for the noodles, stay for the tempura, and leave with a smile as wide as a salamander spotting a sunny rock. Hop on over and treat yourself--you'll be glad you did!

Update on I- Naba wanted to eat some cold Soba so decided to check out I-Naba located on King St. Been here before but not lately sat on the bar seating service was fast and friendly. I ordered my meal and it came out very shortly after . I ordered their cold Soba Tempura, comes with 2 pieces of shrimp tempura, 1 string bean, 1 egg plant , 1 white fish, 2 sweet potato and of course cold Soba noodles w/ sauce . Very tasty will be back in the near future

First we don't usually go anywhere where I can get in another state. They have locations in Torrance which we can visit often. So we wouldn't go here but then we wanted to try it on the island. The soba was soba. I personally didn't find it filling or satisfying. It was on the expensive side for what you get but I see how it is clean eating and very authentic. I just wouldn't crave this place and go unless someone else wanted to go.

We had passed by I-NABA plenty of times but never knew of it because we always went to Manu Bu's for their musubis whenever we were in the area. Also, I think we went to BR once. The last time we're were in Oahu, we noticed a huge line of people at this restaurant, so we thought the next time we got a chance, we would try this restaurant. It also helped that some Yelp Locals (Irene, Nadine, & Craig T) enjoyed this place also. The parking lot is small, so you need to get here early. We were fortunate to arrive here at 6:30pm on a Tuesday and there were a few tables filled. But, right after we sat down, about 4-5 parties came in. The ambiance is very simple, clean, with traditional Japanese decor. One restroom only with a Japanese toilet. The service was awesome - The two young ladies were attentive, polite, and helpful in recommending dishes. Uni, Ikura, & Hotate Bowl (mini) & Soba (Regular size): Uni, Ikura, & Hotate, served over rice. Also comes with regular size zaru or kake soba (5/5). I went with the zaru (cold soba with dipping sauce). You could taste the freshness of the seafood like the sweetness of the scallop and uni. The soba was nicely thin but had a lot of flavor and was fun to dip and eat. Tempura Soba: 2 shrimps, 1 whitefish, veggie tempura, and zaru or kake soba (4/5). My wife chose the kake (soba in hot broth). The tempura was lightly battered and you could tell the delicacy of the batter, which was not heavy nor oily. The kake broth was so flavorful and the soba was enjoyable. A very enjoyable meal and experience. Support your local business and come here!

Loved the tempura soba...noodles had just the right chew for me. Gobo tempura as a side because I love gobo. The kinoko gohan was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive.

Desperately seeking cold soba on a warm day brought me here to I-naba on South King Street (on left side past Punahou Street). There's an extensive menu which offered many enticing choices. Finally decided on the gomadore cold soba in a sesame based broth topped with shiso, wakame, shaved bonito, nori, and sesame seeds. Delicious and good to the last drop! I'd order this again!! My lunch mate chose the kakiage soba in hot broth. You may request the kakiage to be served on the side (instead of in the broth) so it will stay crispy. For parking, there are two small lots (including the Baskin-Robbins lot), as well as on-street parking.

Location: Across Washington Middle School. Corner of Punahou Street and King Street. Same area as BR and Manabu. Service: Efficient and Friendly -5/5 Ambiance: Japanese Casual -4/5 Food: Typical Sushi & Soba. 5/5

Just wrapped up our day trip to the Dole Plantation and decided we wanted to hit up some refreshing soba for lunch. We hadn't picked out a spot but it just felt right and after a quick search we found I-Naba. I was surprised to see this place was a chain into Socal also but went forward with trying this out. The one negative to start here is that the parking lot is an absolute nightmare. Not their fault obviously but just account for it if you are going to check this place out. The joint is quaint and it was packed even for a weekday lunch. The service was also friendly and attentive. The joint is separated by a "bar" area, tables, and then a sushi bar (with someone behind the counter). The menu is broken down by soba (hot and cold), seafood bowls (including Uni), appetizers, and tempura. After a quick peruse, we decided to order the tamagoyaki appetizer and the Uni Ikura Bowl and Soba combo set. The orders come out fast here so you wont be waiting long. The tamagoyaki was great texture, not overly/artificially sweet and the radish was the perfect compliment. The Soba was perfectly made and the Soba sauce on the side was authentic and legit. The uni/Ikura was no joke even for the mini bowl. The quality was top notch and loved that the ikura was not just completely drowned in shoyu or soy sauce. Honestly this place is awesome. Love the soba, love the seafood, love the ambiance... will be checking this place out when im back

Mom and pop tempura shop with a huge menu highlighting tempura and grilled fish. Long wait time for food, but freshly made! + Temp Soba Nigiri Gozen ($40) w Zaru: 4 pc nigiri was good, tempura consisted of shrimp, white fish, eggplant, yam, and green bean. Freshly fried and very light batter, but have had better. Soba was okay (7.8/10) Overall, great vibes, bento style soba and tempura.

HOLY MOLY! I've been here multiple times and I can tell you the food is superb! The service is so friendly and attentive and although small it's a really beautifully designed quaint atmosphere! I always get the Zuke Tuna bowl and sari soba with the sausage app! Idk why but it's just so delicious! I know the noodles are house made so if you come here get a noodle dish! However the fish is great as well! Authentic, delicious and you better go early because parking is hard to find!

First time here service was great we were seated quickly. The menu had great variety, we tried the udon and tempura as well as a few of the sets. I loved my mackerel set overall especially the side dishes. The soba for us was okay but the tempura was the show stopper crispy and tasty with various options in single serving sides. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm having a craving for it. Parking lot can get packed but we found a spot as soon as we arrived.

The soba didn't blow me away, but it was good. The lunch set was modest but reasonably priced. The service was straightforward, and the atmosphere homey. This is the kind of place I'd eat at every week if I lived in Honolulu. Pro Tip: this place is BYOB, so stop off for some beers first if you're so inclined.

Green food great service and delicious soba as you can see the parking is a little tight but we found one in the lot the waitress are friendly The menu is very extensive so many Choices to pick

A little drive away from the main strip but it was definitely worth it. The place was pretty roomy as they had 2 rooms and a bar seating area. We wanted some soba noodles and saw this had it with each meal. We started off with the supposedly salmon collar, instead they gave us salmon belly and we told the server this is not salmon collar but she strongly insisted it was. (It definitely was NOT, see pic.) We didn't want to argue so we paid the extra price for salmon collar when it was belly. It was probably an extra order and they needed to serve it. My husband was pretty upset but I just told him to take it out of the tip. I got the chirashi bowl with cold soba. The chirashi bowl was fresh! I love all the offerings! I did wish they had an option to fry the shrimps head though. The soba was delicious, tasted like I was in Japan. Bring your own booze for free, and if you want glasses for your booze, it's extra. Parking is a small lot shared with other businesses.

Went here on a Saturday night around 6:30pm without reservations and put our name on the waitlist and was told it would be ~1 hour until we could get seated. When I put my name down, I noticed empty seats at the bar and throughout the restaurant that weren't getting seated, so maybe not utilizing all the seats fully... Ordered the following: Kakuni appetizer - the pork belly was so warm and tender and nicely paired with the egg Scallop & mantis shrimp nigiri- the scallops were good, but I wouldn't order the mantis shrimp nigiri again. Just personally wasn't a favorite, as it was very chewy. Anago ju gozen with large kake soba - the sea eel was flavored so that it was sweet, but not too sweet. And it paired nicely with the rice and soba. The set came with either a regular size kake (warm) or zaru (cold) soba, and I chose to upgrade to a large sized kake soba. The kake soba was amazing! It was my first time trying warm soba, but the broth paired perfectly with the noodles. Zaru soba - the zaru soba was yummy too, and the server was kind and attentive enough to refill the soba sauce when we were running low. Assorted tempura large - the tempura was ordered to pair with the zaru soba and the tempura breading was light, just how I like it. Overall, would recommend if you like soba or want to try it. I would recommend calling ahead for reservations if you don't want to end up waiting.

One of the few times I've had soba so I'm glad this was one of those experiences. I came here with family for dinner on 6/29. We weren't able to make reservations in time but were able to wait for bar seats. Luckily, we arrived early enough so there was no wait. They provided warm hand towels for us upon sitting down. I decided to order the tempura soba, which came with soba/dipping sauce and fish, shrimp, and vegetable tempura. You could tell from biting the crispy tempura that it was freshly fried. Sometimes vegetable tempura can be hard/a little raw still but these were not at all. I usually prefer noodles in hot broth but the soba noodles tasted so good, even without the sauce. It's such a different experience to dip the noodles. Afterwards, they even give you the starchy water that the noodles were cooked in, to create a soup with the remaining dipping sauce, so be sure to save some! Just FYI, the parking lot is on the smaller side, so there may not be many spots open. I'm really glad I was able to try this spot out and will try to be come back for their other items!

Enjoyed the tempura cold sob set B, one shrimp. I should have gotten set A, which has two shrimp, instead of white fish. Personally, I do not need the rice. Give me more tempura. The tempura and soba were very good. However, I think they could improve by maintaining a cleaner presentation. The space is very clean, but some of the furniture could be hidden to enhance the overall aesthetic. Additionally, displaying all the different pricing on the wall makes it look a bit cluttered. You can say it is an Asian style but it may not do well with some people from the Continent. Service is reasonable and friendly.

Thank you to I-nana for having us as we walked through your doors at 1:30 not realizing you close at 2. I was ono for some cold soba because I was watching Ultraman and hand a craving for some. I ordered their tempura set with zaru soba. We ordered the maguro natto appetizer which was very pungent in natto flavor. I am not a fan and this again reminded me of that. The ahi was of good quality, without the connective tissue that I really dislike. The tempura set comes with vegetables, white fish and two shrimp. The soba noodles were ok, but the sauce was overwhelmingly fishy like too much bonito. I don't eat soba very often so I am not sure how good versus bad soba is. This was just my own personal preference. The set came with rice and pickled radish. At the end I was given hot noodle liquid to pour into the cup of dipping sauce to drink like tea. I wasn't really in the mood for salt overload but my sister said it tasted good. Staff were friendly and sparse. I didn't mind it seeing as we got in late but the party next to us had to find someone for the bill. We got our food probably 30 min after entering. Parking is a bit small because they share it with other businesses. There is street parking if you can't find a stall in their lot.

Came here for dinner and had booked a reservation ahead of time. I ordered the uni, hotate, ikura bowl with zaru soba (cold soba). The seafood was fresh and the soba was some of the best soba I've had since Japan. We also ordered the maguro yamakake and it was also delicious. Definitely one of my top meals while I was vacationing in Oahu, I almost went a second time! One thing I wish I knew ahead of time is that they're BYOB, where you'll only be charged for the drinking glass. Definitely will bring some sake next time to pair with the amazing food! They have a small parking lot btw. Also, the staff were extremely warm and friendly.

First visit impressions: neatly efficient setting. popular, overheard many conversations in Japanese. Service polite. Food selection s circled sushi, hand made soba...fresh fresh fresh! Delicate!

I was told I-Naba has some of the best soba noodles in town so I made a reservation to have dinner here. Reservations aren't really necessary, or maybe it was a slow weekday when I went, and they had plenty of seatings available. Parking was pretty easy with lots of spots out front. I ordered the tempura soba A, the unaju gozen and also fried uni. I got the cold soba as I heard that's what they're known for. The soba was good, but maybe I was expecting a lot because it wasn't as special as I had hoped. They're very generous with the soba and we had leftovers between my bf and me. The eel rice on the other hand was very delicious. The sauce seeped under into the rice and was so flavorful. I was actually fighting with my bf to finish the last bite. The fried uni was not too impressive. I would just stick with regular uni next time. Overall a pretty decent restaurant. I would definitely come back for their eel rice and maybe try their hot soba next time.

This was my first experience going to restaurant where they served soba noodles like this. It was a very fun experience! We went on a Sunday at lunch and had little to no wait. I loved how the food was good and they really catered to children who came in with specific dishes and chopsticks for them. When we went we weren't sure at first what to do with all of the pieces they gave us, but looking around and a quick google search was very helpful! Definitely go hungry because you will be so full and you'll want to try everything they put in front of you.

Came here for the first time... Sunday lunch at 1pm - walk-in only, no reservations. Perfect timing as seats filled quickly at this cozy eatery with a handful of tables & about 10 counter seats. Nice, vibe... like we were in Japan. My son & husband had the tempura with zaru soba, and I tried our server's favorite, Gomadare Soba. Every dish was delicious... quality ingredients and taste. Was given hot soba water to add to the leftover dipping sauce to end our meals. Wow... such a nice, unique experience. Prices are on the high side so would definitely return for a special occasion or treat.

My partner took me here for our anniversary. Once we got here we were greeted and directed to the room with our chef. He was super nice and only spoke Japanese. We used a google translator and were very sweet about it. The food was amazing! My favorite was the ika and the ahi but everything on the menu was good. Would definitely go back since we both loved everything about this place. Also, parking is in the back of the building or I think you can park on the street.

oishii! Some friends and I gathered last month at I-NABA to catch up, and to continue our dining journey of trying new places (or at least restaurants we've never dined at before). NOTES 1. Reservations taken. Thankfully, our friend had the thought to make one for our group of 5. 2. Small parking lot. Adding to the already challenged parking situation, the restaurant shares the lot with Baskin Robbins (which proved to be a popular dessert destination that night). 3. BYOB. As I've already mentioned, the parking lot is not large, and ironically the restaurant complements the lot quite well. Its definitely smaller than I expected it to be. There are 2 main rooms for dining, we were seated in the room to the left of the entrance. In this particular room, there are tables, as well as "counter seating" at what looks to be a former sushi preparation area. The restroom (single use/stall) is also adjacent to this room. When I first looked thru the menu, I found it slightly overwhelming. There were so many different items/choices, and when one is hungry (as I was) everything looks very appetizing. In the end, I chose the curry soba, while my dining companions each ordered a meal set. I also shared the tuna roll and the pork kakuni appetizers with my tablemates. The food was delivered in a timely manner....and what can I say, we slurped every last morsel of soba noodles in our bowls. The noodles were outstanding, simply put. Honorable mention for the meal is awarded to the pork kakuni. Very tender indeed. The tempura ice cream was "ok". We considered it a dessert appetizer before the main scoop at the Baskin Robbins across the parking lot. SERVICE Very attentive and polite overall. Our main server was a polite young woman who was friendly and patient. She and her fellow servers worked well together to attend to all the guests in our dining area. Some of the finest teamwork I've observed in a restaurant setting. BOTTOM LINE Tabemono wa totemo oishidesu!

I've ordered delivery from here before and the food was good so I decided to take my mom here for lunch. This was the first time I've eaten in-store. Plus two stars for the authentic and yummy soba. However, the service is slow and you have to wait at least 30 minutes before your meal will come out out after ordering. Another star for the calm atmosphere. Very simple decor.

We have been coming to I-Naba for years now. The consistency has always remained and service is consistent and excellent. While the sashimi and nigiri are on par with the other awesome izakaya on the island, what always brings us back is the soba they have on their menu. I-Naba has many soba options that are accompanied by their other dishes, but we always trend to the traditional Zaru Soba - the noodles are pleasant and bouncy. There is an option to have a larger size which goes great in the middle of the table to be shared by everyone.

What a great little restaurant! Went to a spa today and the masseuse recommended this restaurant for soba and tempura. I made reservations for Saturday at 6 pm. The parking lot was small so parked down the street. It was crowded when we arrived but by 6:45-7, the crowd dissipated. I ordered the Kake soba (hot broth) and tempura. This was the first time I had hot soba. It was delicious-noodles firm and the broth yummy. The tempura batter was light and crispy. I would definitely come back!

I'm obsessed with I-naba! I visit Honolulu often, and try to go to I-naba every time. :) Yes, there are many places that you can get soba, but nowhere that has this much variety of types/toppings and then also so many tempura options! They also have "make your own soba" so you can choose cold or hot broth and then just pay for each add on such as natto, fried mochi, grated yam, wakame, etc. Love it (especially the fried mochi!). They also show some possible combinations in the menu. For tempura, I love getting the chicken w/ shiso leaf and ume. So unique and tasty if you're a fan of shiso and ume. Lots of other choices to choose from which is awesome! Lunch menu offers sets while dinner menu has a bit more items (seafood, etc.). They do take reservations but it's relatively small so can get full quickly. If you are one person and walk-in on the earlier side of dinner, you can usually sit at the counter without a wait.

I-Naba is originally a Southern California soba restaurant from Torrance, so of course, it would have its second location in Honolulu. We nabbed reservations for early diner and had their delicious soba. The cold zaru soba is perfect to cool you down in warm, tropical weather. We ordered one set of zaru soba with ikura, one Tempura Zaru soba set and we both enjoyed our cold dishes very much. I also love ordering mozuzuku seaweed whenever I see it on the menu. The cold vinegary appetizer is so refreshing. If you want more hot and cooked foods, I-Naba also serves a variety of bentos and we also ordered the I-Naba bento.

Place itself is a very old Japanese place and has the older rustic smell that I'm not a big fan of. We didn't make reservations so had to sit by the bar. But their soba is amazing! It's cooked al dente consistency

Nice service, Good food Next time I will try other food The cold soba (Zaru) was really good.

I-naba is a really nice lowkey neighborhood spot with high quality house-made soba and excellent tempura. We came with our local friends who keep this in their date night rotation, and I can see why. They start you with some complimentary edamame while you look over the lengthy menu. There are admittedly a wealth of options to choose from and I found myself a little overwhelmed. I (and several of my dinner buddies) settled on the tempura soba, which is a set of either hot or cold soba (we went for cold given the season) with a set of vegetable and shrimp tempura. I have had cold soba throughout my life, but this was actually my first time having it at a restaurant. Their soba is really nice, great texture. The tempura was excellent as well! It really hit the spot on a hot summer afternoon.

Came here for dinner after my friend hyped this place for a while. I will say that they did not disappoint. We all got the inaba bento which I love since it comes with a little bit of everything. Comes with sashimi which I loved the hamachi which was so fresh. The tempura was also nice and crispy and I liked that it came with a different selection with squid. The soba was also super yummy as well as the sides it comes with. Overall I loved this place and can't wait to come back and try more food. They have a small parking lot and I would recommend making a reservation since the restaurant is kinda small.

I highly recommend getting the sona with the salmon eggs. The burst of salty, flavor when you eat the soba is just do good. Umami to be exact! The location is on the smaller side, but they are fast when you order. My plate took less than 5 minutes. Would recommend!

I-Naba on King Street gave us a pretty solid experience overall. We got the tempura and cold soba noodle combo, and while the soba was really good - light, refreshing, and perfectly chewy - the tempura was just okay. It wasn't bad, just not memorable, like it could've used a little more crisp or seasoning One thing that stood out was the service. They were really considerate and split our meal into two sets since we were sharing, which was nice and made things way easier. Plus, they gave us tea after our meal, which was such a thoughtful touch The vibe here feels really authentic, like it transports you for a bit. If you're in the mood for some solid soba in a cozy, low-key spot, I-Naba is worth a visit, but don't expect anything crazy special from the tempura

I was on the search for cold dipping soba and was so glad I stumbled upon this place! The restaurant itself isn't too big. When you walk in, there's bar/counter seating and maybe a few tables on the side. We came for lunch and there was only one other party at the bar and another at a table. I ordered the tempura soba. This was my first time having cold soba at a restaurant and it was so delightful! The noodles were perfectly cooked. The strips of seaweed added a nice saltiness. The cold dipping broth had just the right amount of soy mixed in a dashi/tsuyu broth and clung to the noodles. Adding a touch of wasabi to each bite gave an exciting mouth feel. The tempura shrimp was lightly battered and paired well with the tempura sauce. It was a nice contrast to the cold soba. My partner got the chirashi bowl and each piece of sashimi was so fresh! When you sit at the counter, you can see the chefs careful slicing the fish and how smooth each one looked. Recently I discovered I could get this back on the mainland in Torrance! If you love soba noodles, then come check this place out!

Amazing soba here. I ordered the zaru soba (cold noodles with a dipping sauce) and I loved it. The noodles are excellent and the sauce was tasty but not overbearing. The dish is filling without making you feel like you ate too much. The tempura was also super good and I liked the sauce. They pour the sauce right over the tempura already so you're not dipping it, but there was enough sauce that it seeped into the rice below. I don't usually eat a lot of rice in one sitting but I couldn't stop here. The parking lot is small and easy to miss, but there's also a lot of street parking nearby.

Came here with family who were visiting and wasn't able to make a reservation, but got lucky and was able to get seats at the counter which was fine. It was packed at 7pm on a Thursday evening, so definitely try to schedule a reservation a day or two in advance if you are able. Service was very fast and the food came out quickly. I had the tempura soba with the kake (hot) soba. The hot soba was so delicious and the soba was so good. The tempura was nice and crispy, so I enjoyed the overall meal. Overall, I was pleased with the food as usual and the service was amazing this time. I will definitely be back again soon! Parking: Small lot in front that fills up quickly. Street parking if no parking in the front. They are BYOB and charge a fee for each glass you use from them.

It was our first time trying I-NABA and we had a very pleasant dining experience. We didn't have a reservation (they were booked for the day), so we decided to take our chances with a walk-in. We only had to wait about 10 minutes before a table was ready for us. The interior of the restaurant was on the smaller side, but felt very homey. I ordered the Deluxe Tempura with Cold Soba, which was delicious. The tempura portion came with a large variety of tempura ranging from fish, shrimp, and veggies. The consistency of the tempura was perfect, crispy, and not over battered. The soba was also very enjoyable with a great noodle texture and flavorful soba tsuyu. I would highly recommend this spot and I'll definitely be returning in the near future.

I love a good noodle with mouth pleasing texture and full of flavor and I-Naba delivered. A cozy and welcoming place to go. Zaru soba is my favorite noodle dish and now I found my favorite place to get it. I ordered the soba with tempura. Staff was helpful, cheerful and pleasant. Our order came out quickly too. Great way to end my day.

Pretty good and filling too! I think is a bit more expensive than I expected but overall pretty good experience. There was a short waiting line when we got there but nothing too crazy. I def will come back when I am craving for soba noodle.

Wow, I never expected to be blowned away by eggs. But damn, these Japanese eggs are on another level. The egg yolk was so creamy and flavorful. Was part of the pork belly dish. How can I ever eat conventional eggs again? I'm usually not a fan of the Japanese style omelet as I find it too sweet but it's done perfectly here. Same with the sliced beef that came as part of bento. Beef was so tender and liquid it's in wasn't sweet but balanced. I picked this spot not knowing it was a soba place. I regretfully picked the hot soba in broth. The shoyu broth was salty and overpowers the soba. Plus soba got too soft from sitting in broth. Next time, I'll get soba where you can dip it in broth. Too bad all other locations are in so cal otherwise I would go back to try more dishes.

I asked a friend for a lunch time restaurant recommendation. He suggested I-Naba Restaurant on King St. Lots of items on the menu to choose from! I ordered the chirashi / cold soba combo and it didn't disappoint! Atmosphere is great ... specials are hand written in kanji on the wall. In addition to the restaurant, there is a sushi bar area ... the waiter suggested that reservations for dinner time is a must! Also parking is limited!

Came highly recommended. Ordered the octopus with a side of miso for appetizers and a bento box consisting of shrimp and assorted vegetable tempura, hamachi/tuna/salmon sashimi, edamame, tamagoyaki (egg), and cold soba noodles. I was surprised it was not as good as originally recommended to me. Service was good. Reasonably priced. The dining area seems clean, but from where I was sitting I could see the ground floor tiles of the kitchen. Very dirty. I'm certain it didn't make it to the food. But I lost my appetite after seeing that.