SOBAR

The best soba in LA, hands down. Getting directly to the point, we tried the Scallop Shiso Maze Soba and the Kamo Negi Soba. They were completely different but equally superbly delicious. The latter was a very classical soba with rich duck broth done just right vs the former was a brilliant innovation - a refreshing pesto-like broth infused with shiso together with scallops and mushrooms full of umami. The appetizers - Dashi Simmered Pumpkin and Chicken Kaarage - were excellent as well. Plus very friendly and polite staff. Will come back!

Walking into Sobar you’ll be greeted by friendly staff who are more than happy to share their favorite menu items and sake pairings - just ask. The food is phenomenal - it’s easy to see why they earned a place on the Los Angeles 101 best restaurants. If you visited already and didn’t try the appetizer sampler book your next reservation for tomorrow and correct the error. Will be adding this place to our favorite places to bring friends.

The atmosphere is clean and minimal, centered around a U-shaped bar that adds a welcoming touch. Near the entrance, a display of sake bottles sets the tone, offering a glimpse into the restaurant’s curated taste. It feels like a great spot for a solo meal, especially if you’re looking for something calm and thoughtfully prepared. We visited for a weekday lunch. With only one chef on duty, the service was understandably a bit slow, but still attentive. We ordered the special appetizer plate, along with two types of zaru soba — one with shiso sauce and the other with tororo. While the appetizer plate felt slightly overpriced given the portion size, I appreciated the care put into each item. That said, the grilled rice ball and salmon could’ve been warmer — possibly a result of limited staffing. The soba itself was excellent, with a pleasantly firm and tangy texture. The shiso sauce, however, leaned a bit too salty and thick for my taste, whereas the tororo sauce was well-balanced in both flavor and texture. After finishing the noodles, we asked for sobayu (hot water mixed with buckwheat flour), and once again, the shiso dipping sauce remained too salty to enjoy even when diluted — but the tororo sauce paired beautifully with it, enhanced by the delicate sweetness of fresh wasabi.

Tried the kamo negi soba at SOBAR and was really impressed. The duck was tender and flavorful, and the broth had a deep, smoky umami that brought everything together. The noodles had great texture and held up well. It’s clear they care about the details here — definitely worth a visit if you’re into soba.

They have very authentic way of cooking soba. Everyone, please try. I was too excited to eat so I forgot to take photos but all their appetizer, drinks, soba and deserts are good.

Had a great time here last night. Highlights were the sake flight, zarusoba w/shiso sauce, appetizer plate - basically everything we tried. Joseph was on point w/his Japanese and English fluency too. Highly recommend.

We made dinner reservations for two on NYE and have no regrets. The soba isn't presented as perfectly as the ones you'd get in soba specialty restaurants in Japan, but it absolutely delivers on taste. The buckwheat noodles were light but just the right amount of chewiness. They provide salt for your preferential flavoring, I didn't use any but I can see people LOVE this option. The broth was delicious - both the original and seasoned versions. My husband loved the sake flight and felt the price was very fair. And we threw in two desserts that we weren't expecting to love, but ended up being very happy with. Staff was excellent and beyond attentive. We will be back! Price wise - after the 18% service charge (they're clear that no additional tip is required) and tax, our bill was $146 for the following. - Hotate Crudo Style Sashimi - $18.00 - Gindara Saikyo Yaki - $23.00 - Zaru Soba w/ season - $22.50 - Zaru Soba - $ 18.00 - Sake Flight Junmai - $18.00 (3 glasses) - Yuzu Ice Cream - $3.50 - MATCHA SOBA TIRAMISU - $11.00 - 18% service charge - $20.52 We had no issues street parking (meter) and walking over. Cashless restaurant. I would recommend reservations in order to sit at the bar. The vibes are cool for dinner. (@roaming.eater)

A sleek, modern space with a rectangular bar at its center, a focal point where all the action unfolds. It is where all patrons gather around. While the portions may lean towards the petite side, the flavors are on point. I kicked things off with the albacore crudo style sashimi. The tender tuna, bathed in tangy blood orange vinaigrette and topped with crunchy chili garlic, was a fresh, flavorful start. The spicy yaki edamame—a semi-unique twist on the classic—was pan-fried and tossed in a citrus pepper paste and soy sauce. It turned a simple side into something I couldn’t stop popping. The shrimp & vegetable tempura was crispy and satisfying—tempura done right. Light, crispy, and perfectly paired with a dipping sauce that hit all the right notes. It’s exactly what you want when you think of tempura, with shrimp that snaps and veggies that add a pleasant variety. Then there’s the mongo ika tempura, where tender squid gets the tempura treatment. If you’ve never had squid tempura like me, this is your chance to be pleasantly surprised. The spiced salt and a squeeze of lemon added a bright, balanced finish to every bite. The gindara saikyo yaki was one of the highlights. The black cod, marinated in saikyo miso, was so tender, the flavor so deep, leaving you only with the wish that it came in a larger portion. The ao-nori bagged potato might just be the most playful dish on the menu. Served in a bag like an elevated snack from your childhood, but better. The novelty of the bag only adds to the experience. Finally, the ribeye ku maze soba—this is the dish you come here for. Cold soba noodles in a savory broth, topped with slices of ribeye and a poached egg, it’s hearty and satisfying. The noodles were cooked just right, and the broth tied everything together. To wash it all down, the lemonade soda and a yuzu soda were refreshingly crisp palate cleansers between bites. They’re like a cool breeze on a warm day—just what you need to round out the meal. SOBAR is a great spot for a casual and delicious meal. The dishes may be on the smaller side, but the flavors are anything but. The service is solid and efficient, ensuring that your dining experience is as seamless as the restaurant’s modern design. If you’re feeling hungry, order a little extra—your appetite will thank you "soba" much!

We made reservations for NYE and it was an amazing experience. Their reservation system is phone call only, and their staff are kind and patient! PARKING: only metered street parking but after 6 PM parking is free. FOOD: entrees were $25+, appetizers and drinks ranged anywhere from $6-20. The portion size of their soba is sizable, definitely to make someone full. We ordered two sides the season pickled vegetables and the albacore sashimi which put everything over the top. Location/seating: Mainly "bar seating" around the kitchen/prep table. It's a very intimate setting, patrons were mainly couples or small groups. They have 3 "regular" tables near the window.

Very cute little resturant. Street parking only, which can be tricky when busy. I ordered the zaru chilled soba with two different dripping sauces. I liked that there was an option to try to different dipping sauces for an affordable add on rather than having to choose one. I really enjoyed the shiso dipping sauce and next time would only order that one. There are some hot soba dishes available for those more into warmer noodles. I have not found many soba specialty restaurants around. This was a delicious meal, the service was speedy, the atmosphere intimate and inviting. I can't wait to go back and try their hot noodle dishes!

Came for their lunch special which is a very good deal. Came right around when they opened and didn't get my main course after over an hour. It was shocking how slow the service was. The lunch special comes with an appetizer that I got an hour in. Couldn't believe the glacial pace service was. I was willing to give it a second try but my god if you're trying to get a business lunch in the area I absolutely do not recommend this place. They also have a more upscale lunch option at 35 dollars which looked quite filling as well. I've included the menu for ease of reference. No amount of food or quality can rectify the abysmal speed

This experience and meal was awesome. I don't know much about soba so take it with a grain of salt but it seems ultra authentic. I tried to have the most traditional experience and from what I've read and seen, it really nailed everything. During my visit, it didn't seem that busy but food took a little longer than I would have expected. Service was really friendly and nice. They helped me through the menu. They have tons of options for all different types of flavors. A little more expensive than I would have guessed but nothing crazy. Will definitely be back if I'm craving soba

When we go back to Japan, we always make a point to stop by our favorite soba restaurants. There's something special about starting with small dishes like Dashimaki-tamago (Japanese omelet), grilled duck, or tempura, paired with cold sake, and finishing with perfectly made soba noodles. When I saw the menu at this restaurant, I was thrilled--it offered a lineup of small dishes that pair wonderfully with sake and homemade soba, making it a promising spot for an authentic sake/soba experience. We enjoyed the tempura and karaage, and the soba noodles were perfectly cooked and delicious. However, the Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese omelet) was disappointing--it lacked the dashi flavor and saltiness we were expecting. (For context, we recently did a taste test of Dashimaki Tamago at Kyoto's Nishiki Market, which is an amazing place to experience authentic flavors.) The service could use some improvement. All the food arrived before our drinks, which interrupted the ideal pace of the meal. They have a great sake selection though. Another issue was with the soba dipping cups. We ordered two servings of cold soba to share among four people, but they only provided two dipping cups and gave us bowls to share. This felt awkward and inconsistent with how this would be handled in Japan. Typically, everyone should have their own dipping cup with condiments, especially when sharing noodles after drinking. The decor is clean and modern but not comfortable. Also, it looks uninviting from outside. Overall, the food quality and flavors were decent, but I wish they paid closer attention to these finer details, which are so essential to the authentic soba dining experience. For soba and sake lovers in the U.S., it's worth a visit. That said, my family told me that I can make better Dashimaki Tamago, tempura, and soba at home.

Lovely restaurant with minimalistic interiors (bar-style seating) and kind service. The food is presented beautifully and delicious! The dashi omelette was fluffy and light - perfect starter to share. The scallop shiso soba is my favorite dish here - the shiso dressing adds a herby and umami kick, delicious when poured the soba noodles with the scallop and shiitake mushrooms.

Super cute soba noodle bar in Culver City. We made a reservation for lunch when they opened at noon. There was one person running the front of house and the bar who is extremely attentive and friendly. We ordered one of the traditional lunch set (zaru), one lunch special with hot soba and tempura and one ribeye niku soba. We really enjoyed the noodles and noticed the zaru noodles were different from the others (both were delicious). The lunch set came with a tempura hand roll and some additional smaller dishes like salmon and duck that were amazing. While the prices are a bit high for soba, the quality and service match. I can't wait to go back.

Went here for dinner with friends the other night for the first time. It was my first time at a udon shop so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors. The shop is quiet and clean, and service is very friendly and fast. * We ordered from their specials menu which featured an appetizer plate of a variety of small bites including salmon and beef and it was soooo delicious. This was probably my favorite part of the whole meal. The pickled cabbage was perfectly crunchy and tangy, and each bite of the appetizers were filled with flavor. Stupid me didn't take a picture of the specials menu because I was too hungry but please refer to my included photo! I highly recommend it. * Agedashi nasu - Eggplant in a light dashi broth. It wasn't super memorable to me, I thought the flavor was quite plain to be completely honest. I would recommend skipping this. * Mongo Ika squid tempura - The squid itself was really good! It was fresh and tender. But the batter was really plain also unfortunately. Its served with some salt and a lemon wedge but I thought some spices were missing and wasn't super impressed. I've had better. * Kami Negi Soba - The soba was good! The flavor of the broth was actually really delicious. It had a very soy, umami flavor that was perfectly salted without being overly salty. The grilled duck was a good addition too, although I felt like it was slightly chewy. The soba was served cold and intended to dip. It had good texture and was perfectly formed and firm which I also liked! Overall, I thought this place was good but it didn't justify the price. A lot of the flavor was lacking a little in the apps except for the special, but the udon itself wasn't too bad.

First impressions: What a cute place! Stylish, minimalist decor; chopsticks perched on river pebbles in each place setting; professionally graphic designed descriptions hyping up the artisanal meal I'm about to eat on the wall. My wife was already planning a second trip here with her girlfriends before we even sat down. I really wanted to like this place, but boy was the food a disappointment. I ordered their most popular dish, the ribeye zaru soba, and waited long enough for the couple next to us to receive and finish their entire dinner to be rewarded with a sad plate of cold, clumped together noodles with a poached egg and a tiny serving of beef that ultimately left me about 20% less hungry than before I started eating. At $26, it costs significantly more than a loaded tsukemen from Tsujita or the deluxe mazemen from Mogu Mogu. Granted, not an apples to apples to comparison, but both legendarily good Japanese noodle spots situated in west side real estate. Before that, we shared 3 appetizers: seared salmon sashimi, a squid tempura, and a tiny platter of otsukemono. The pickles were fine but the portion was barely more than the free ones you get as a side in the Mitsuwa food court. The tempura was soggy and flavorless. The salmon was the only thing that made this meal even remotely redeemable, but now I'm wondering if it was just because it was the first thing we ate after ravenously waiting for our food to arrive (service-wise, they seemed more understaffed than inattentive). With no drinks, our bill came out to a frankly astonishing $120 including tip, and I left feeling about as full as I would feel after a single slice of pizza, except it was nowhere near as delicious.

Holy cow this place was good! Came in for the lunch special which is a screaming deal. I had the lemonade, chicken Katsu app and the ribeye soba. The lemonade is house made and sparkling but so bright and delicious. The chicken Katsu was crispy and moist -- though I wish I had an option for a sort of dipping sauce. The ribeye soba was a great portion size and came with a beautifully poached egg. The service was quite nice and the owner was greeting people throughout our time there. Regarding the ambiance, it is a more group-style setting so not super intimate if you wanted a table to yourself. There was a whole bunch of us seated around a bar but they will, of course, seat you with your party.

3.5 stars overall. Sobar is a beautiful, quaint restaurant - very aesthetically pleasing. Service was friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed the place and the service - 5 stars for both of them. I went with three friends and we decided to split a bunch of dishes. The eggplant, shrimp and veggie tempura, chicken karaage, and short rib soba were excellent. Other than the soba, the portions are quite small. The pickled vegetables (otsukemomo) was the SMALLEST dish I have ever seen. Delicious, but not waste your money. I really want to like this place more, but the portions are SO SMALL it's simply not worth the money, unless there's lunch specials or something that I'm not aware of. Street parking only, which can be tricky depending on the time of day.

Classy little eatery hidden near the corner of Washington and Centinela. Simple but beautiful interior gives a modern ambiance. We ordered the $65 Signature set with a number of appetizers and a choice of one soba. We added another soba dish and shared everything between the two of us. It was a good meal. We loved the duck breast (very tender, almost like a sashimi, but can be a bit more savory in my opinion), the salmon sashimi, and the tempuras. Between the Maze and Zaru soba, we like the Zaru better. The shiso sauce was very tasty. It was a Saturday night so very busy here. Service was fine - all staff working hard there, but the wait for our food was just a bit too long. Overall a nice dining experience. The quality of food was excellent. Our bill came to about $60 pp with taxes and tips included. I feel the dinner worth it.

This restaurant specializes in soba noodles or cold dipping noodles. The menu features a selections of different dips for your noodles. You can also add sea salt or matcha salt for free. I think this place is fairly new, so they are trying new things. Spicy sesame (4/5): for some reason, I thought this was going to be light,; but it was pretty heavy. It wasn't too spicy, but the spicy took the flavor away from the sesame. I think a non-spicy sesame sauce would be great. I also did not like how there was not enough sauce for my noodles to dip. Shoujin Tsuyu (5/5): very sweet and refreshing. The perfect soba dipping sauce. Shrimp tempura: this was very solid and made-to order. The tempura sauce was one of the best as well.

Fun restaurant for a date night! You should sit in the center of the restaurant, as part of the U Shaped "Bar Seating". The staff was very warm and welcoming, and helped us determine what would be best to order as first timers. We loved the Chicken Karage (crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside), Lemon Sour Cocktail and Lemonade (the lemon syrup may be home made--super tasty!), the Kakiage (seafood and veggies chopped up and fried like tempura) and Shiso Sauce (green garlic dipping sauce). The soba noodles were actually a let-down. They were fine; however, since this is a soba-focused restaurant, I was expecting them to be better. I think the real star of the show is the dipping sauces you can order with it. Each of the dipping sauces are about $2 to $3.5 apiece and are well worth it. Despite the popularity of the Ribeye Niku Maze, I'd forego that option in favor of the various hot soba special dishes. Tip: Online menu was different from the menu available in store.

I appreciate more japanese restaurants opening up, however this one missed the mark for me. Flavors were watered down, felt low value and overpriced as the portions for proteins and vegetables are small. Left still hungry after spending $122 for two people on food alone. Didn't want to try other dishes so we went elsewhere to eat more. Hopefully they can reassess the craftsmanship and portions of some of the food.

We love Sobar. What a fantastic add to the neighborhood. Service is great, ambiance is very aesthetic. They do take walk-ins, especially if you're not coming at peak times. There are only a couple of tables but a lot of bar seating. We've tried most of the menu at this point. Our favorites are the Otsukemono ($6), Sapporo Draft ($9), Kyoto Style Dashimaki ($13), Ribeye Niku Maze ($28), Scallop Shiso Maze Soba ($28) - yes, the Sapporo draft is better than any other Sapporo draft we've had, we don't know why. We also like the Kamo Negi Soba but it has only a few pieces of duck.

Disappointed with this spot. Felt it was way too overpriced for what it was with some things being off with the interior. $18 for plain soba noodles with a simple dipping sauce that tasted the same as premade sauce you can get at H-Mart. The noodles didn't taste as if they were made in house either but rather a packet. I got the veggie tempura as well which was better. The batter was crispy and hot. Unfortunately it was too greasy and the sauce for that as well lacked flavor. The interior threw me off too. It looks good in pictures but there is the main sitting area where you face strangers across from you but it felt WAY too close. It works at Kazunori because the chefs are cooking in the center, and it's a bigger radius so you aren't that close to the people across from you along with being dim. Here, you're face to face with a stranger in very bright lighting. We asked to move to the wall (which thankfully one was spot was open). Will not be coming back. Food: 2.5/5 (for the price and what it was) Service: 2.5/5 (servers were nice but seemed inexperienced) Ambience: 2:5

Our experience at Sobar was pleasant. The staff were prompt, welcoming and extremely willing to answer questions. The soba itself had a nice bite to it but the dipping sauces (we tried four amongst our party) were slightly lackluster with the exception of their house dipping sauce. The spicy tuna rice appetizer was tasty.

I live not far from SOBAR and was absolutely stoked to finally stop in a few days ago for a project meeting with my colleague. We were greeted by incredibly kind wait staff and were instantly blown away by the small, yet mighty menu with fantastic lunch combo deals! I tried the ribeye niku soba lunch combo with a tempura bowl. The tempura came out right away and was incredibly crispy. The drippings seeped into the rice and made for an excellent bowl! The soba was great -- SO fresh, and topped with delicious rib eye and a *perfectly* poached egg (they're not joking -- it's per-fect-ly poached). Delicious. I can't wait to try more dishes on their menu! I need to have a separate paragraph to praise SOBAR's lemonade, which is made by the owner. It's tangy, it's sweet, it's served with the perfect amount of ice. I would come back JUST for the lemonade if it's all they had -- but it's not, and I get to come back for the lemonade AND the excellent food! I can't wait to return with my fiancée and a bunch of my friends. Absolutely excellent!

This is a nice restaurant that really elevates their soba noodles. From the cozy & elegant interior to the displays of food, this spot is a good place for something light and delicious. Worthy of a small date night. I definitely recommend calling first to make a reservation as there are limited seatings. Food: good! The soba noodles are really nice and springy. Although the items are a little pricey, the flavors are good. Very light and easy to digest. Their inari sushi is definitely worth! Service: good! They are all so patient and kind. They care about the people and helped us out with all of our questions. Thank you!

Super cute atmosphere and delicious food! Had a ribeye cold soba lunch set and it was delicious. Try the house made lemonade soda! It's perfectly refreshing.

SOBAR was clean and modern. The aesthetics was Japanese modern. We ordered many dishes including: 1. Salad: 5/5 2. Eggplants:4/5 3. Karage: 4/5 4. Soba:4/5 5. Albacore sashimi: 3/5 (could have been sliced into thinner pieces and they tasted a bit dry). 6. Mushroom appetizer: 5/5 The restaurant was short-staffed. There was only one server. She was friendly and tried her best to get to all the customers. There is metered parking outside and in the area. The food was mostly beautifully presented and I loved the salad. The salad was my favorite dish. It was light, flavorful and refreshing. I am not an expert on soba. So the soba noddles just tasted like soba noodles to me. Sorry I didn't get any pictures of the soba.

Best soba noodles I've had in Los Angeles! If you ever been to Japan and miss the food you must come here for the soba and plum wine!

Cute casual lunch/dinner spot on the West side. I was really excited to try this place since there aren't a lot of restaurants on the West Side that specialize in Soba noodles. To start, the decor is very well thought out, I like the wood detailing a lot. The food on the other hand was a bit of a let down. We ordered a yuzu mushroom dish which was way too oily and bland, I did not taste any yuzu nor flavor same goes with the miso cod we ordered. The tempura batter was a bit too thick for my liking, I found it hard to finish as it was so heavy. The table next to us also mentioned the batter being undercooked. I also wish they provided grated radish as part of the tempura sauce. The soba noodles were good, and filling, but the dipping sauce was way too salty The service was good but I was caught off guard by the mandatory 18% service charge.

Delicious. Get the Shoujin tsuyu dipping sauce with zaru soba. The spicy sesame was a bit too heavy for me and you don't get to taste the delicious texture of the soba. There may also be mori soba options that are daily menu options which can also be delicious. Mushroom side dish was very small and was a cold dish - I thought it would be hot. Agesaahi tofu was solid. Karaage was solid. Green tea and soba tea were both great. Ambience is vibey and clean. Service is great. Staff are kind and attentive. Street parking is available.

Located between Culver City and Marina Del Rey, Sobar is the new Japanese buckwheat noodle (soba) bar in LA. There's only a handful of soba restaurants in LA, most of them are gathered in the Torrance area. The ambience is very modern and the wooden interior gives it a welcoming and Japanese feel. The restaurant does get pretty loud since the space is small and you're sitting in close proximity to other diners. The service was good, the servers seemed to still be getting used to the system and menu which is understandable for a new restaurant. Food: - Kamoyaki: the grilled duck was my favorite, so tender and juicy with a hint of Sansho peppers. - Zaru Soba: the noodles had a nice strong buckwheat flavor but I prefer firmer noodles. The dipping sauce was flavorful with bonito broth. - Dashimaki Egg - egg souffle was fluffy and light, I enjoyed the subtle dashi taste. - Sudachi Chu (Lime) and Koishi Shochu (Shiso) - refreshing alcoholic beverage options. The pour felt a bit on the lighter side. The portions were fair and we were pretty full after our meal! However we spent around $70 per person after gratuity (already included in bill). Personally felt that the price wasn't worth the food, and you can find great soba for half the price in the Gardena/Torrance area (Inaba, Otafuku, Tempura Carlos Jr to name a few).

We made dinner reservations for two on NYE and have no regrets. The soba isn't presented as perfectly as the ones you'd get in soba specialty restaurants in Japan, but it absolutely delivers on taste. The buckwheat noodles were light but just the right amount of chewiness. They provide salt for your preferential flavoring, I didn't use any but I can see people LOVE this option. The broth was delicious - both the original and seasoned versions. My husband loved the sake flight and felt the price was very fair. And we threw in two desserts that we weren't expecting to love, but ended up being very happy with. Staff was excellent and beyond attentive. We will be back! Price wise - after the 18% service charge (they're clear that no additional tip is required) and tax, our bill was $146 for the following. - Hotate Crudo Style Sashimi - $18.00 - Gindara Saikyo Yaki - $23.00 - Zaru Soba w/ season - $22.50 - Zaru Soba - $ 18.00 - Sake Flight Junmai - $18.00 (3 glasses) - Yuzu Ice Cream - $3.50 - MATCHA SOBA TIRAMISU - $11.00 - 18% service charge - $20.52 We had no issues street parking (meter) and walking over. Cashless restaurant. I would recommend reservations in order to sit at the bar. The vibes are awesome for dinner.

LA doesn't have many places to get legitimate soba, but we now have a new option in Sobar. I have been following this place for a few months now since word of mouth has been hyping up this place recently. I finally got the chance to try it today and I'm impressed. I tried the Kamo Yaki appetizer and Ju Wari Soba with Shiso mentsuyu. I've heard a lot of hype about their Kamo Yaki and it's well deserved- it was the juiciest duck that I've ever tried. The portion is perfect for sharing as well, or solo if you're hungry. But the true reason why you're here is their soba, which I found amazing. There's a variety of cold soba and mentsuyu to try, ranging from traditional to fusion. I had the Shiso Mentsuyu which had a very strong and zesty taste. Overall service was fairly quick and helpful, and the ambience is beautiful and perfect for solo and groups.

Incredible soba, very clean fresh taste, excellent flavors and good service. Fairly unassuming from the outside but once inside the ambiance is very relaxing and welcoming.

Beautiful little soba bar with interesting dipping sauces and lovely, well-made side dishes like sashimi and chicken karage. The gluten-free soba noodles are delicious, just the right texture! Everything was very aesthetically pleasing. Portions are small, so even though most dishes are under $20, you can easily spend over $60 for two people eating lunch here, without alcohol and ordering only three tiny things, in our case one order of soba, five chicken nuggets and a tiny plate of sashimi. This is a place for delicate dining and appreciation, and for beautifully made food as an experience. Along those lines, the microscopic dot of wasabi and few shards of scallion that came with my "special" dipping sauce was barely noticeable, and I didn't want to seem uncouth by asking for more. That said, the food is so lovely, we have been here several times already, and will certainly return. For gorgeous little dishes, Sobar is a treasure.

the ambiance and decor is 10/10. so chic and modern. as an appetizer, we tried the pumpkin cooked in dashi - it was pretty yummy but nothing that special. gave me a good idea tho to make it from home. we got two orders of zaru soba with 3 different dipping sauces. original, tororo, and shiso. the sauces tasted all good. everything tasted quality for sure. the noodles were firm and fresh. we also got the tempura with shrimp and veggies. the sweet potato was undercooked :( what i don't get is how we spent 81 dollars (granted that's with the 18% surcharge - which also is a tip deterrent in my opinion...) and still went really hungry. soba should not be this expensive..... i won't be back.. it's not justifiable. at least make it a set with a couple karage or something. i know eating out is exorbitant these days but i was still so hungry after the meal and that is just so disheartening

I got the duck soba, which was really good. Food may look a lot but it didn't make me full. The ambiance inside was really nice.

Among many Japanese options to choose from in LA, I had just flown in from NY that day and wanted a simpler yet high quality meal. After some research, decided on Sobar as it seemed like it would deliver. My colleague and I shared a few appetizers - scallop sashimi, karaage, tempura (all very good)- and each got a soba. For him, he never had soba certainly not one with dipping sauce so it was a good first experience. For me who enjoy this kind of dish appreciates the care Sobar puts into preparing such a simple but high quality meal.

Second time here and still loved it. We went on a Tuesday evening, no reservations, and there was plenty of seating still. Love the simple aesthetic of the restaurant. Food was great, their soba is so fresh and chewy. We also got to try the matcha soba tiramisu, which was small but just the right amount in my opinion.

Tried this place because we saw it on TikTok! The ambience was quaint. We arrived quickly before closing of lunch. We ordered the agedashi tofu (it was perfectly fried), the miso cod was delicious, house made lemonade (soda like with hints of honey and very refreshing), and the niku soba. We were so happy with the food and would come back again!

Delicious quality soba! Service was amazing and food was amazing. There isn't anything like this nearby so it's a great addition to the neighborhood. While most people would/could just make this at home the quality of your noodles wouldn't be the same with store bought soba. The vibe is very clean and simple, similar to Japanese culture and as recommended by the owner the traditional is the best thing to order for your first time so that's what we had. Not surprised at how good it was...

LEGIT soba spot serving 100% buckwheat noodle that's made in-house. Honestly only this fact alone is enough to make me a returning customer. But it's not only that! They got the vibe, the interior design, the good selection of drinks, the solid appetizer, and the COLLECTION OF SOBA DIPPING SAUCES. I have never been to a soba spot that offer such variety of dipping sauce and I'm loving it here. It's not giving "fusion cuisine", it's giving literally traditional zaru soba with different sauces for you to pick. I've been two time already. First time with friends, second time solo. Both experiences great. Both My stomach and heart are full. Big shout out to Oriana for introducing me to the buckwheat broth after the meal experience. I properly enjoyed that. I would actually give this place 6 stars tbh.

A cute date night spot. My wife and I came on a weeknight and were able to accommodate us shortly. The food was delicious and we were able to share everything and not feel overly full. The prices were a bit of a premium but fair because of the quality. We'd happily return and love the concept.

Food was OK. They're selling 100% buckwheat flour noodles, and it tastes like what it is. But from my perspective, it is overpriced and not worth it. Probably wouldn't go again but could be worth a try for those curious about the taste of 100% buckwheat soba.

Was excited to try this place in my neighborhood but unfortunately did not have the best experience and won't be returning. Nice ambience and cute set up however this place is very overpriced for soba noodles...paid just under $200 dollars for 2 set menus and left hungry! Food very underwhelming, sorry to say and extremely understaffed. Waited 20 plus minutes in between set courses for the next set and main dish of soba came for 1 of us and waited another 20 mins for my guest to get theirs. Couldn't wait to get the check to finally leave and of course that took another 15-20 mins. All in all, far too expensive for the food offering and had to wait a long time for everything and any kind of service.

SOBAR is a cute little restaurant/soba bar off on the corner of Washington Blvd. I got the albacore style crudo sashimi and traditional tsyu. The crudo was 5/5, it was well seasoned and the right amount of citrus. The soba wasn't bad but felt the noodles were a big soggier than I had wanted. But overall, good quick and easy spot for dinner. I would come back and try other dishes!

their soba noodles are so yummy but they also have so many different varieties of Japanese dishes that you can enjoy! The presentation is super instagramable & beautiful. The space is small but yet very warm and welcoming! the bar seating can be intimate & perfect for date nights. there is selection of beverages is also great. If you like sake and izakaya style, this place is for you. ロサンゼルスで蕎麦を食べるなら、ぜひこちらのレストランに行ってみてください。丁寧に作られた日本食が楽しめます。お酒のバラエティーも多く、温かみのある内装で素敵な時間を過ごせると思います！

I was staying in the area and had been wanting to try this place for a while. That and I've Craving authentic Japanese soba noodles, this place seemed the closest I could find. Their freshly made buckwheat noodles are 100% organic and gluten-free, including some of their dipping sauces. The ambiance, service, and food were all excellent. My server was helpful and made recommendations and provided me a sauce that's off their menu. It was one of my favorite dipping sauce, I think it was called chicken sesame dip. I hope they will add that to the menu. My least favorite dish was the dashimaki, which tasted like bland eggs and lacked the sweet flavor of dashi, sugar, and soy sauce. Nevertheless, I can't complain and would definitely return to try other items on their menu.

Beautiful interior, delicious food, and excellent services. Would definitely go back.

Went around noon on a Sunday so there was no wait. Inside is pretty small but only some of the seats were occupied. Placed an order for 2 appetizers and 2 sobas - appetizers were cold dishes that came out immediately but sobas took over half an hour to come out. Servers were nice but seemed understaffed and stressed, unable to get around to everything in a timely manner. Appetizers were refreshing but much smaller portion than we expected for the price point. Soba noodles were delicious and high quality, and dipping sauces were yummy but underwhelming. No vegetables or protein included and sauces did not taste too special, so also couldn't justify the price point. We also ordered a sake flight and didn't receive it until we were almost done with our meal. There's a mandatory 18% service charge. Ended up paying $100 for 2 people, and left feeling the value wasn't there. Worth trying if you're a huge soba fan, but won't be coming back.

Food is good. I thought this could be a spot I'd continue coming back to in the neighborhood but it's hard to justify when prices increased on almost every item in just a couple of weeks. My first visit came out to $35/person. Second visit $63/person. SOBAR... why? We all understand inflation but what is going on here? The spicy sesame soba went from $12 to $18.50 How are you justifying increasing by 35% in a couple weeks? Are these just made up numbers w no math backing it? The service charge also increased from 16% to 18% since my first visit which is fine but they decreased the font and positioned it where diners would overlook which feels deceptive. Sneaky sneaky. Generally service charges like these that help cover "operational expenses, will impact the amount that servers would likely take home. The servers (all very nice) working my second visit were different than the ones I saw my first visit. I suspect they'll have rotating servers constantly with this in place. "*To ensure quality service and cover essential costs, a 18% mandatory service charge will be charged on all dine in orders. This fee directly benefits the salaries of our servers and back of house employees (including our chefs and managers), and to help cover our operational expenses. No additional tips is required. Thank you for your understanding."

hip cute little soba noodles spot. i had the salad, which has soba noodles underneath. i really enjoyed the salad as it had a variety of fruits and veggies sourced from local farmers markets. it was interesting how there were kumquats, grape slices, brocollini, and pickled radish on the salad. it gave it a really special taste. i felt pretty good after eating this salad... i mean the ingredients were sourced well, but the noodles on the bottoms gave me some carbs and energy i needed to seize the day. in addition, we got some fried chicken karaage and it was delish. just a lil protein ;) this place is quite hip and the interior is well designed, kinda reminds me of a brighter kazunori. with the wide assortment of side dishes, you don't just need to order soba noodles which is their specialty, but i highly recommend it.

Absolutely amazing High expectations, all were met Server was patient, informative and helpful Will be back for sure and will recommend to many and all

Simply the best! Beautiful space, kind servers, excellent (if not expensive) food. A real treat. Have been a few times now and plan to go again and again.