Soba Totto

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 211 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017, United States

Phone: +1 212-377-8947

Rating: 4.3

Services

  • Identifies as Asian-owned
  • Kerbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great tea selection
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Categories

  • Bar
  • Authentic Japanese restaurant
  • Cocktail bar
  • Izakaya restaurant
  • Japanese restaurant
  • Soba noodle shop
  • Sushi restaurant
  • Yakitori restaurant

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-10-30 - Rating: 5)

    Came to this restaurant on a whim after returning our car rental next door, and was very pleasantly surprised. The oyakodon was absolutely delicious. Savory and sweet with tender chicken and great quality rice. Would recommend for a simple and delicious meal.

  • Review 2 (2024-12-19 - Rating: 5)

    It looks small from outside but spacious.Japanese style yakitori platter and noodle menu were great.Warm interior and friendly staff.

  • Review 3 (2024-08-22 - Rating: 5)

    Enjoyed the food and the service (special thanks to Joe). Ordered a salmon sushi roll, katsu don, and cold totto soba, and a green tea tiramisu. Enjoyed every bite. (Forgot to take a picture of the soba).

  • Review 4 (2024-02-07 - Rating: 4)

    Good upscale general Japanese restaurant in midtown with a large menu selection. Started with some tender yakitori, mixed veggie tempura, love the nigori. Table ordered a variety of ramen, katsy, dons, and stonepot dishes. Were seated in a table at semi private alcove area with lots of privacy. Service was friendly and quick. Adding it to my list.

  • Review 5 (2023-04-14 - Rating: 4)

    It was good. The decor in the bar area (the first room on the left when you walk in) is the best spot here. Gorgeous room to be in with a great ambiance but a lot of the chairs are those uncomfortable metal stools.Really busy at lunch time.Lunch menu is different from the dinner menu.Restrooms have heated seats and bidets.I enjoyed the Japanese theme here a lot and appreciated how much they went into it with most things.I had an $18 lychee cocktail which I really didn’t like but I guess that’s my fault. It just tasted like low-alcohol sugar water. It also took quite a while to be ready so maybe their bartender does other things as well (like waiting tables as well instead of being just a bartender)Food was fine but we both decided we would likely order something else next time.

  • Review 6 (2024-08-11 - Rating: 5)

    Good food and reasonable price. Recommend try the cold soba noodles

  • Review 7 (2024-11-07 - Rating: 5)

    Tempura Soba and Takitori are so delicious! I had so much fun time here. Thank you!

  • Review 8 (2023-12-13 - Rating: 5)

    Soba Totto in New York City is a culinary marvel, a sanctuary for those seeking an extraordinary Japanese soba experience. The moment you enter, youre immersed in a world where precision and passion converge to create a symphony of flavors.What sets Soba Totto apart is its unwavering commitment to authenticity. The handcrafted soba noodles are a work of art, achieving the perfect balance of texture and taste. Each bowl is a journey through Japans culinary traditions, an exquisite dance of flavors that captivates the senses.The ambiance is a harmonious blend of modern sophistication and traditional charm, creating an inviting space for gastronomic exploration. Its not just a restaurant; its a culinary haven where soba is elevated to an art form.In summary, Soba Totto is a crown jewel in New Yorks culinary landscape. It stands as a testament to the citys global gastronomic scene, offering a sublime encounter with Japanese soba that is nothing short of exceptional.

  • Review 9 (2018-03-30 - Rating: 4)

    They have 100% buckwheat soba noodles and a great selection of skewered meats, veggies, and even fish. I love their salmon with mayo and a generous helping of salmon roe. But my favorite dish is a bowl of rice with snow crab, salmon roe, and a shockingly generous (and delicious/fresh) helping of uni for about $30. This place is always pretty crowded but the food is great and service is crazy fast.

  • Review 10 (2017-12-10 - Rating: 5)

    Their lunch sets are the best deal. You get to choose your set, protein or seafood, then its paired with salad, hot or cold soba noodles and a small plate of edamame. On this visit, I ordered the snow crab, sea urchin (aka uni) and salmon roe bowl. Excellent. Fresh and delicious. Paired my set with the hot soba, the broth is awesome. Reasonably priced and a hidden gem.

  • Review 11 (2018-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    This place is yakitori heaven!!! Tons of variety for those non-yakitori lovers as well… decent prices. Very friendly service. Trendy atmosphere. Some highlights-- Maguro yakke (tuna appetizer - a bit on the salty side but super fresh)- Octopus carpaccio - must order if you love octopus!- Yakitori - beef tongue, stuffed peppers, buto miso (pork belly), hukune (chicken meatballs), chicken heart, negima miso (chicken thigh w scallions), quail egg, --- the pork belly is bomb.com and must be ordered.- Sashimi platter- Sukiyaki soba - on the lighter side for soba! Silky smooth noodles.- Unagi and uni bowl- Green tea cake and black sesame ice cream - beautifully presented- Annin tofu - soft and silky texture

  • Review 12 (2024-11-07 - Rating: 5)

    Soba excellent! The light as air fried gobo was a nice surprise.

  • Review 13 (2018-11-10 - Rating: 4)

    Their lunch special was great for 15 bucks which came with beef stew over rice and bowl of warm soba plus small salad. The soba texture and taste was quite distinctive.Their una don was very very pricey at $27 though.

  • Review 14 (2024-10-20 - Rating: 4)

    We went on a Saturday night at around 6 PM, and the restaurant was almost empty. We ordered a grilled pepper, chicken thigh with rice, and hot soba. All the food tasted okay, but nothing exceptional.

  • Review 15 (2022-12-06 - Rating: 5)

    Really love the food ! Authentic japanese. The price also really reasonable! Definitely will always comeback !! Try the fish cake also good 🙂

  • Review 16 (2024-09-20 - Rating: 4)

    Service is outstanding!Although the food is fresh and tasty, my salmon and my friend’s eel are small portions in my opinion.

  • Review 17 (2024-10-12 - Rating: 5)

    You can call me racists but I believe authentic food should be made by locals. This place offer Japanese food made by Japanese. If you want Mexican food like Chipotle, Chinese food like Panda express at the moment, come next time. They dont have California roll.

  • Review 18 (2020-03-07 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice place but it is very crowded around lunch time, so better to do a reservation in advance. I tried cold noodle and fish with rice which were very delicious. Prices are also reasonable for Manhattan.

  • Review 19 (2017-11-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great portion, reasonably priced and amazing food. I am not a big fan for soba but I really like the gyu hitsumabushi, its the last dish on the menu. I have ordered it every time I went there.

  • Review 20 (2023-11-24 - Rating: 4)

    Nice atmosphere and service, unique food selections. Quality ingredients. Overall a good experience.

  • Review 21 (2018-08-31 - Rating: 4)

    Simple and good.The place can be packed a noisy but there are some rooms too if you are a group of 8 for exemple which are far quieter and nice for a little gathering.The food is simple and good with a choice of cold or hot soba (japanese thin noddles)The gozen set is fairly substancial and a good starting point for the hungry ones with soba, tempura, duck, sashimis, rice in little pockets, edamame.

  • Review 22 (2024-02-13 - Rating: 5)

    Soba Totto in NYC was a symphony of textures and flavors. The handmade soba noodles were the star, springy and toothsome, soaking up the savory broth beautifully. Each slurp was pure satisfaction. But the show didnt stop there. The sashimi was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, each bite a testament to the quality of the fish. From the vibrant tuna to the buttery salmon, every piece was a taste of the oceans bounty. If youre looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience that celebrates both simplicity and excellence, Soba Totto is a must-visit.

  • Review 23 (2019-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    Ok so here is the story, my girlfriend and I are new to the city and wanted to try Luke Lobster but after leaving the Uber, we learned we arrived 3 minutes after they closed. We asked where the nearest restaurant was and alas, we arrive to the great Soba Totto 💆🏽‍♂️. The ambiance was absolutely amazing. We tried the Duck on the special menu, but the calamari was first appetizer. What impressed us the most were the quail eggs 🥚. Thank you for a great experience Soba Totto .

  • Review 24 (2024-05-11 - Rating: 4)

    This place is pretty good! Anything to write home about? Probably not. What about a random site for Google Maps viewers to possibly see? Sure. I’m a big fan of zaru soba, and this place hit the spot.The Kamo Nanban was alright; the duck wasn’t too juicy and the broth didn’t really adhere to the soup, but it did have flavour individually; it was the combination of the bunch that left a bit to be desired.The Goma Dare, however, was exactly what I needed, the sesame sauce being insanely creamy and coating every part of the noodle in its entirety. Adding their house-made wasabi made the combination even more holy.Will come back if I’m craving it again.

  • Review 25 (2018-05-31 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful environment and excellent service, I highly recommend getting a few yakitori with your meal. I went for the dinner time and the place gets packed fast right as they open up at 6 so make reservations. You can go earlier in the bar section where they have a lovely and cozy space.

  • Review 26 (2024-05-15 - Rating: 4)

    Nasu Agebitashi is good.Tea is served in a nice cast iron teapot.Kamo Nanban - Pretty good - medium thickness sliced duck.Sukiyaki (Hot Pot Style) - I didnt get this, but it is presented very nicely, with the stewed food in a small cast iron pot over a flame and the soba and egg on the side.Not too busy on Mondays after work.

  • Review 27 (2024-08-05 - Rating: 5)

    The duck soba and sukiyaki soba we got were really good!

  • Review 28 (2019-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere! I highly recommend their $10 meal (only the first 20 people) - comes with salad, assortment of fish on rice, soba noodles.

  • Review 29 (2024-04-11 - Rating: 5)

    The service and food was phenomenal. As someone who was raised in Tokyo, this place was a piece of Japan in New York and a must go if you’re looking for good Japanese food.

  • Review 30 (2024-03-18 - Rating: 4)

    The restaurant is located near Grand Central in Midtown Manhattan, making it very convenient to reach. Amidst many high-quality Japanese eateries in the area, this one stands out with its focus on soba and yakitori.Personally, I find their grilled skewers very tasty, and the toppings on the soba are also quite good. However, the cold soba tends to be a bit dry and soft, not the best in New York City in my opinion. Ive been more impressed by the soba at other places like Uzuki and Sobaya, which also specialize in soba. But this is just my experience, as others may have different experiences.Additionally, their sashimi is very fresh, and the menu offers a variety of options, making it suitable for a quick lunch or a gathering with friends after work during the week.

  • Review 31 (2024-01-01 - Rating: 4)

    We had the Yakitori and the Soba and it was wonderful. I was in the mood for something that was light - but still rich, flavorful, and filling and this did the trick! The noodles are freshly made and the broth is perfection! We loved it!

  • Review 32 (2024-12-26 - Rating: 4)

    Have not been back since pandemic ended. Very happy they reopened and still offer a large selection of delicious food. Must haves are, agedashi tofu, hot soba and una ju.

  • Review 33 (2024-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot. Issue with the check, but restaurant took care of it promptly. Highly recommend

  • Review 34 (2023-11-21 - Rating: 5)

    One of my favorite spots in the area! Love coming here for soba especially their duck and tempura soba. The yakitori is also quite good. The servers are also quite efficient and polite. Highly recommended especially if you need to be close to Grand Central to catch a train.One thing to note is that some dishes may be a little on the saltier side but nothing too off.

  • Review 35 (2022-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    My family and I ate here in July 2022. Excellent authentic Japanese food. The whole establishment resembles a restaurant in Japan from the front door, to the interior, to the service, food and atmosphere. Reasonably priced. This is an excellent choice for a good meal or cool drink.

  • Review 36 (2023-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    Everything is perfect except for the order they brought out the food. They brought the yakitori before the soba. I think it might be better if the soba came first

  • Review 37 (2022-05-23 - Rating: 4)

    This had been (pre-pandemic) my go-to Japanese near GCT for several years. We had a decent meal but somehow it feels like it won’t be around for long. Prime time on a Thursday night was not even half full yet Resy said no tables available. Weird. My sashimi bowl was meh. The pork katsu curry was nice. Takoyaki was good and karaage was juicy. My beer at $9 felt small. Maybe I’ll give it another try if it’s still around.

  • Review 38 (2017-10-22 - Rating: 5)

    Very comfortable place near the Grand central station. It is a little different from the authentic Japanese Soba, but its good.

  • Review 39 (2013-07-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great food. Great atmosphere.The menu is very large, tons to choose from even if youre not a huge Japanese food fan. Portions are very small, but prices are decent. There are no free refills so dont make our mistake by ordering 7 ginger ales. The place was packed at 11pm, 90% of the clientele were Japanese, which was a great sign. Its a little noisy, but not too bad. It has a trendy nightclub feel, except not as many people. The place is sma

  • Review 40 (2023-05-20 - Rating: 5)

    Super delishhhhh 🤍Authentic Yakitori and Japanese dish 🇯🇵

  • Review 41 (2017-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    The food was very good, was pleasantly surprised that the tuna bowl I ordered also came with salad. They give you nicely scented hot towles before bringing you any food which I thought was a nice touch. The ambiance feels very Japanese but not formal at all. The prices were not cheap nor expensive. Would come again.

  • Review 42 (2023-11-19 - Rating: 4)

    Soba noodles are the main feature here. Veggie option is decent.

  • Review 43 (2017-05-02 - Rating: 4)

    Well decorated place with a lot of Japanese comfort foods.Service isnt super fast but still a great place to go for a wide selection.Flavors arent the strongest either so you have a refreshing meal

  • Review 44 (2019-03-21 - Rating: 4)

    One of my fav Japanese restaurant around UN. Their Yakitori are very good. Kawa and chicken wings are FIRE! This is Unagi Uni Don, their special don dish, it was DELICIOUS! 4/5 just bc their price is quiet high for the portion and quality. I go almost every month for their yakitoris tho!

  • Review 45 (2018-10-27 - Rating: 4)

    Good food with attentive service!Their soba was definitely tasty! The vegetables soba I ordered got a little sweetness and the noodle was flavorful. The grilled meats and mushrooms were nicely priced with a wide range of taste.Their beef tongue was especially good. I don’t like their tuna tartar as it tasted not very fresh to me though my friend liked it a lot.Overall a very good Japanese restaurant with good price. Remember to make reservations or arrive early on Friday night. It is packed!

  • Review 46 (2019-04-12 - Rating: 5)

    Best name ever ;p seriously though, this place has the best chirashi lunch special!

  • Review 47 (2018-02-22 - Rating: 5)

    Highly recommend coming here for the lunch special. Its a great value. You get chirashi bowl and soba for only $10. It is limited to 20 people so do arrive by 11:30am. Delicious food. The soba noodles have great texture and dipping sauce and broth are good. Much better soba than at the restaurant next door.

  • Review 48 (2018-11-12 - Rating: 5)

    My revisit was as good an experience as the previous one. This is a unique experience with interesting food offerings. Small plates perfect for sharing allow exploring the menu. The grilled pepper with chicken and the king mushrooms are specially great. enjoy

  • Review 49 (2024-10-03 - Rating: 4)

    Its pretty decent food, service, and atmosphere if you dont sit in the main room. The more private areas and the bar are quieter. The variety of yakitori, soba, and sashimi is fresh properly prepared and at a fair price except for the ones mentioned below. The teba is one of the best and can compare to Torishin. Soba 5 stack was good value but the soba is not the buckwheat style im use to and they skimped on the one dipping sauce considering there were 5 servings. My son loved the grilled salmon which was $18 and didnt come with rice ??? whats up with that. Oh the sashimi was of quality but 9 pieces for $50 thats a little extravagant - Hatsuhanas TOKUJO most valuable ten pieces of sushi selected by our executive chef and one roll is only $49.

  • Review 50 (2024-11-11 - Rating: 5)

    It could not have been better. They really accommodated me and it was so delicious.

  • Review 51 (2018-03-17 - Rating: 5)

    Ive been here a couple of times. Excellent food and augtntic Japanese restaurant. I loved the yakitori (see pics) and I enjoyed both the rice dish and the hot soba. Yes I tried both! I would definitely go back if I have the chance. The place gets crowded so its best to make a reservation.

  • Review 52 (2023-03-31 - Rating: 4)

    Got the chefs daily special which includes hot/cold soba, salad, and pork katsu. The soba noodles were clean tasting and the pork katsu was thick and crispy. The meal was great and filling and paid around $30 for lunch.

  • Review 53 (2018-04-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great food. Loved their salad appetizer and the generous portion of Kobe beef lunch with hot miso noodle soup.Be prepared to wait about 10 to 15 mins if you are going there around 12:30 to 1PM. Thats the peak hour and very popular with office goers.

  • Review 54 (2018-02-16 - Rating: 5)

    Conveniently located near Grand Central station , this is an authentic Japanese restaurant which serves delicious sashimi , sushi and soba.Love the food here which is fresh, beautifully presented and yummy. Service is good .

  • Review 55 (2017-05-27 - Rating: 4)

    This place definitely specializes in soba. If you want a bit bowl of steaming noodles, come here! Not great on sushi options, and is rather on the expansive side. Service was outstanding!

  • Review 56 (2016-10-23 - Rating: 4)

    We ordered the Kani no Kamaboko, Kamo Nanban, Sukiyaki Soba, Okame Soba, and the Assorted Dessert Plate. Honestly, everything was pretty great! If you ready my reviews, youll know that the dessert plate was definitely my favorite though everything was pretty great. In fact, the soba was probably the most disappointing thing and it was pretty good.Pro Tip: Order the regular size. The large is absolutely massive.

  • Review 57 (2024-08-20 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place for some soba sets. It is a bit pricey but I think it was well worth the quality. It seems to rotate a seasonal lunch set, but I got soba with sushi and tempura. It was a lot of food and I left stuffed. Its also one of few places that serve takowasa (and I could actually taste the wasabi!!).

  • Review 58 (2022-05-05 - Rating: 5)

    Lively, tasty and affordable, by NYC measures. Be aware that the yakitori (skewers) menu is only available for dinner. Lunchtime options are all bowls.

  • Review 59 (2019-05-11 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious, authentic, and reasonably priced. Beer and sake are a little pricier than normal, but this is definitely a spot to go if you want good Japanese food.

  • Review 60 (2024-07-26 - Rating: 5)

    All Yakitors are really tasty.We tried restaurant week appetizers and Duck soba. The servers are very polite.Nice service and atmosphere.

  • Review 61 (2016-01-05 - Rating: 4)

    After enjoying a night at the Japanese Society, it felt like a Japanese dinner was in order. Midtown in the 50s contains a plethora of fancy ones, Izakaya and Ramen Noodle joints all catering to the Japanese businessmen in town. Soba Totto is no exception. On the night we where there the room was filled with soba slurping Japanese businessmen getting toasted on Sake as the evening rolls on.This simple modern wood filled décor has an open kitchen with long rows of banquette table and bar seating as you enter. The back away from the action is quieter but in my opinion not as fun. The front has an active energy from the kitchen and chefs as they prepare the food.This menu is extensive here. There is no sushi on the menu here. This is not a generic Japanese sushi place. What you do have here is a fantastic soba choices hot or cold. Yakitori and small dishes plus a good list of Sake. I think you are almost transported to somewhere in the fashionable Roppongi Hill district. The Soba served have a delicate mild flavor. It can be eaten simply plain or with other ingredients. The broth pairs wholly with it. The Yakitori were perfectly grilled and simply presented for enjoyment.As with establishment of this caliber, dont expect it to be cheap. With 3 people, Soba, 3 Yakitori and sake will reach in the neighborhood of $60 pp(including tip). While I certainly would love to eat like this every night, sadly this is certainly not a casual dinner night unless you have an expense account or part of the UES bourgeoisie.

  • Review 62 (2023-10-21 - Rating: 5)

    What a lovely place for a quick lunch this was! Our food was ready very soon after we ordered and it was all incredibly delicious. I would highly recommend the Una Tama Donburi Rice bowl and the Tempura Soba!

  • Review 63 (2023-01-03 - Rating: 5)

    I was craving some Katsu Curry for lunch so had to stop by here. Excellent service and drinks as well

  • Review 64 (2024-08-05 - Rating: 5)

    It was sooooo good l!Great food nice atmosphere 🥰I recommend Nabeyaki udon

  • Review 65 (2024-08-02 - Rating: 4)

    Great place for a few drinks and delicious and authentic Japanese food. Only criticism is that some of the soba dishes were a little small even for a light eater.

  • Review 66 (2023-03-17 - Rating: 4)

    If you follow us on social media, youll know that Vince loves his Soba Noodles... Something about a lighter meal that tastes perfect makes him so happy. Soba Totto definitely hit the spot for him.The broth is a dashi based soup that you can add your onions and wasabi in for a kick... We recommend doing that and then dipping your noodles in. The noodles just grabs on to the broth and brings it to your mouth... Im drooling typing this, definitely give it a shot@phidingthefam

  • Review 67 (2017-04-29 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot for Soba lovers!They have a wide variety of lunch menu, like bowl of rice with a lot of toppings starting from sashimi, chicken, beef, pork and my fave, eel.The package comes with salad, an individual small ball of edamame, entree of your choice and hot or cold soba.At night, they have yakitori or various japanese grill.The price starts from $20 - $30 for food.I dont drink alcohol but I heard they have great sake as well.It sometimes gets too crowded at lunch and you have to wait for quite some times.

  • Review 68 (2018-02-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great Japanese food. Very diverse. Hand made soba, fresh seafood

  • Review 69 (2018-08-30 - Rating: 5)

    This place has delicious Yakitori and ultra satisfying Soba. I have been twice and tried the Kamo Seiro and the Ten Zaru Sobas. Everything was prepared with such care and intention. They have an extensive Sake list which the waitress was very knowledgeable about and able to help me decide what to drink with what food I ordered. I had the Black Sesame pudding for dessert... it was amazing!

  • Review 70 (2018-03-29 - Rating: 4)

    Fantastic food, including their sushi, appetizer, soba, and etc. I live close by and go there frequently. The service can be hit or miss, had a great experience at times, but also had a very slow and inattentive service even at non-peak time as well.

  • Review 71 (2019-05-19 - Rating: 4)

    Large Choi of Yakitori and Soba plus other dishes of Japanese traditions. Short list of cocktails and the one i tried was not bery generous in alchohol. Wagyu Yakitori was overcooked. Limited choice of desserts and quite complete list of Sake.

  • Review 72 (2024-07-13 - Rating: 5)

    Went there yesterday and had yakitori and soba. The food and service was really good and loved the atmosphere in the place. Definitely recommend it to everyone.

  • Review 73 (2017-03-07 - Rating: 5)

    Its often hard to find good soba in the states but Soba Totto definitely hits the spot. The plain soba was delicious.

  • Review 74 (2019-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    Their soba and skewers were amazing. Dessert was also great. Waitstaff are so nice.I would recommend the soba, skewer specials, and chestnut mille crepe. So good.

  • Review 75 (2019-09-28 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best soba I’ve ever had. Other items on the menu looked enticing as well - next time I will definitely try their skewers.P.S. The bar opens earlier but the main dining room opens at 6pm.

  • Review 76 (2018-10-22 - Rating: 4)

    The taste and amount of food, service and atmosphere and music were so good. If there is one thing I want, chopsticks were too slippery for me as an Asian.

  • Review 77 (2020-02-18 - Rating: 4)

    Great kitchen Japanese food

  • Review 78 (2019-07-17 - Rating: 4)

    Great spot with pretty good options. I liked the chirashi. I’m not a huge soba fan but the soup is good and the service was fantastic. Will come back again to try deserts.

  • Review 79 (2018-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent Kyoto style soba. Everything is made very fresh. A cozy and intimate setting for lunch or dinner

  • Review 80 (2022-10-30 - Rating: 4)

    Small portion of sashimi…. I like it. But I wanted more

  • Review 81 (2024-01-23 - Rating: 5)

    The service and atm are great. I only wish my soba noodles were al dente

  • Review 82 (2016-11-16 - Rating: 5)

    This is the best yakitori in Manhattan. It is very authentic ambience, well prepared food and well priced. My favorites are the tempura vegetables, eel rice and avocado yakitori.

  • Review 83 (2016-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    We go here all the time and get food from the robata. Everything comes out quickly and is hot and good quality. Well priced too. Kind of like a Japanese tapas so make sure you order a bunch. Id do that over the entrees.

  • Review 84 (2018-08-30 - Rating: 4)

    Great food. Not the best quality if you compare it to japan but its in nyc so I can bare with it. Food takes a logn time if you go in busy time. But seriously how long can it take to make a soba.. It took me 40mins today..

  • Review 85 (2019-07-30 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely loved my experience here. Came here after a very warm and lovely day playing tour guide for a buddy of mine. He wanted soba. And this place nailed it. The atmosphere was friendly, the prices were very reasonable for the location. And the food was quite delicious. This is a place I will be happy to return too many times if in the area!

  • Review 86 (2018-06-24 - Rating: 5)

    Casual yet intimate Japanese eatery serving snack bite appetizers, yakitori, soba, rice bowl, and alcohol. While it may seem on the pricier side, the service and food quality inmediately show through the execution. Everything is carefully and thoughtfully prepared, and the pacing with which food is brought out is on point. A great place to hang out and relax with friends, or have a quiet and enjoyable meal by yourself.

  • Review 87 (2019-05-30 - Rating: 5)

    Our server tall girl lol was very nice but not the hostess.Would go back again for the server and food.

  • Review 88 (2013-10-12 - Rating: 4)

    Went on a Sunday evening and there was still a 1 hour wait. Well worth the wait. Uni soba is truely for uni lovers. Cocktails hit the spot.

  • Review 89 (2018-08-23 - Rating: 5)

    Im a soba fan but was pleasantly surprised to find that Soba Totto does more than just soba. Theyre also yakitori (grilled skewer) specialists. Great place to linger and chat. Super considerate and helpful staff.

  • Review 90 (2013-04-15 - Rating: 5)

    Been here twice and I love it. Great food and great service on both occasions. The staff are friendly and courteous and they know the menu, which is great. Totally recommended!

  • Review 91 (2018-12-06 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious tempura soba and portion is huge. Staff are friendly and the place is nice.

  • Review 92 (2017-12-18 - Rating: 4)

    Ordered the daily special set.. cheap and good.. got a hot towel at the beginning of the meal to clean up... Definitely worth the bang for the buck

  • Review 93 (2018-12-25 - Rating: 5)

    Midtown favorite soba place. The food is very flavorful and always fresh, for a fair price. The staff is very friendly.

  • Review 94 (2019-04-24 - Rating: 4)

    Its your standard Japanese yakitori and soba restaurant. I had the Cold Tsuke Soba which comes topped with thinly sliced cold pork, nori, grated daikon, daikon sprouts, poached eggs, spicy sesame oil and soy dipping sauce. The food was good. Unfortunately, the patrons sitting right next to me were have a VERY loud conversation and banging on the table. So rude!

  • Review 95 (2017-10-05 - Rating: 5)

    Their lunch special is awesome and only 10 dollars. But this item is very limited (only serve 10 dishes per day). Their other dishes are still good though.

  • Review 96 (2024-05-23 - Rating: 5)

    This place is great! Flavors were awesome and price is good.I got the:Apps: Agedashi Tofu, SalmonMushroomMain: Soba with YamDessert: Sweet Potato & Ice Cream

  • Review 97 (2024-02-17 - Rating: 4)

    Beautiful restaurant! Very relaxing atmosphere between the lighting and the decor . I brought my daughters and friends for dinner it was just two blocks from where we were staying. The menu items all sounded delicious and was excited to try a few things . Some items priced pretty high but I don’t mind if the food is good . We tried a few of the soba dishes and some of the appetizers which all of them were delicious and simply seasoned. May be bland for some people but you appreciate the simplicity of each dish and really taste each item. I really enjoyed everything we had and the staff was great .

  • Review 98 (2020-01-28 - Rating: 5)

    Go right when they open and get this chirashi set for only $10. Delicious.

  • Review 99 (2018-09-11 - Rating: 5)

    Came here for the soba but got blown away by the yakitori! So good. I need to find another caliber in Toronto. I’ve only tried soba 3x so far so I am not an expert but I like their handmade soba. I got the tempura soba one and the shrimp was really fresh and cooked well.

  • Review 100 (2016-11-04 - Rating: 5)

    I was very impressed. I ate the shokado bento for lunch and it was delicious. The food is very authentic Japanese. I felt like I was eating in Japan.

  • Review 101 (2019-02-20 - Rating: 4)

    Amazing food .. specially the grilled items were awesome... The time it took to deliver was pretty lengthy though.. the main course item specially eel was amazing.

  • Review 102 (2019-01-20 - Rating: 5)

    Good food and service. Ill come back again.

  • Review 103 (2018-12-09 - Rating: 4)

    Great food, amazing place

  • Review 104 (2017-10-30 - Rating: 5)

    HIGHLY recommend. Wandered over for some chirashi (20 served each day, according to their site). It included salmon, tuna, shrimp, sea bream, masago, and avocado. The edamame were good, the soba noodles were amazing. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked like something I needed in my life. Did not disappoint.

  • Review 105 (2020-01-22 - Rating: 4)

    I absolutely love this place. Very, very good dishes and definitely one of my favorite spots on a rainy day.

  • Review 106 (2017-12-14 - Rating: 4)

    Good experience

  • Review 107 (2018-10-25 - Rating: 4)

    Ambience, food, service, everything is great! The only thing I didnt like is that portions are a bit small for their prices.

  • Review 108 (2016-10-14 - Rating: 4)

    Fantastic menu, great service and beautiful warm ambiance, definitely one of my favorite Japanese restaurant.

  • Review 109 (2023-12-31 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent food with originality in taste. The sake was very good as well. The variant of the Manhattan cocktail with a Japanese twist was also interesting. The people were very friendly and the service was great. Highly recommended!

  • Review 110 (2017-04-03 - Rating: 4)

    Food is great but price is a little high. Yakitori is very nice and the service is awesome.

  • Review 111 (2018-07-29 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent! The most authentic nabeyaki Udon in nyc. Also delicious yakitori! Will definitely come back :)

  • Review 112 (2017-12-14 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome yakitori. Try the quail eggs. Delicious! Great selection of Japanese Whiskey too!

  • Review 113 (2018-02-19 - Rating: 4)

    Good soba restaurant in midtown.They serve not only delicious soba but also good Japanese appetizers.

  • Review 114 (2024-06-22 - Rating: 5)

    The quality of food is amazing !!!!?

  • Review 115 (2018-08-29 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing cold soba with tempura! Large menu, attentive service, would recommend.

  • Review 116 (2017-01-24 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful Japanese food with very kind and very nice service. The bar is very nice as well!

  • Review 117 (2018-08-29 - Rating: 5)

    Great noodles and rice bowls - a bit on the pricier side but the quality is great.

  • Review 118 (2016-01-14 - Rating: 4)

    Outstanding soba, but it also secretly has one of the best sake bars in the city tucked in front.

  • Review 119 (2016-11-02 - Rating: 5)

    Ordered one of the daily lunch specials. A bit expensive but delicious

  • Review 120 (2013-06-02 - Rating: 4)

    Quality varies, but when they get it right, the soba with duck dipping sauce is brilliant.

  • Review 121 (2017-03-01 - Rating: 5)

    I love their limited lunch special which is only $10 and only 20 in quantity available.

  • Review 122 (2019-07-12 - Rating: 5)

    Really authentic. Excellent service. Very tasty and fresh dishes.

  • Review 123 (2012-05-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere and the food is very good. Try the desserts, they are delicious.

  • Review 124 (2018-08-15 - Rating: 5)

    After worked all day we just take it easy at totto. Sooso good BBQ

  • Review 125 (2017-03-05 - Rating: 4)

    Very good soba. Tend to be busy for lunch so go early before 12:30.

  • Review 126 (2017-08-16 - Rating: 5)

    Truly fresh and delicious food. I never had this tie of food before, it was great!

  • Review 127 (2019-10-09 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious.

  • Review 128 (2018-05-21 - Rating: 4)

    Lunch menu

  • Review 129 (2019-12-19 - Rating: 5)

    Satisfying and delicious food. Affordable for midtown. Will come again.

  • Review 130 (2016-09-08 - Rating: 5)

    One of our favorite Japanese restaurant in NYC. We come here every time we visit.

  • Review 131 (2017-01-08 - Rating: 4)

    The veggie ramen was pretty good - I like Ivan ramen veggie ramen more

  • Review 132 (2023-10-05 - Rating: 4)

    Good service, food was a bit overpriced IMO. Everything was good, except the tempura which came to the table a bit soggy and warm.

  • Review 133 (2018-08-13 - Rating: 4)

    Kind of expensive, but their soba and Japanese dishes are great!

  • Review 134 (2017-03-28 - Rating: 5)

    Value for money bara chirashi don on weekdays if you arrive before opening hours

  • Review 135 (2022-12-17 - Rating: 4)

    Was nice, clean and fast. Typical japanese cuisine which was quite good. They take reservations but nit needed if not too busy.

  • Review 136 (2016-09-21 - Rating: 4)

    Very large lunch portions, delicious sampler combinations

  • Review 137 (2023-02-09 - Rating: 4)

    Would recommend yakitori totto over this branch. Very good noodles, but the yakitori was only good enough as a fix.

  • Review 138 (2022-08-05 - Rating: 5)

    Elegant place with thoughtful dishes and great execution. Shrimp tempura are large, plump, and tender. Great for a quick, healthy lunch.

  • Review 139 (2018-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    Uni soba was excellent. Chu toro was fresh also.

  • Review 140 (2019-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great lunch menu and specials. Get a lot of food for a moderate price. Soup salad noodles (hot or cold) and a protein. Complimentary tea for the table. Servers were very fast and attentive. Food was delicious. would definitely be back for dinner

  • Review 141 (2022-11-26 - Rating: 4)

    This place reminds me of Japanese Izakaya (tavern) and was really comfortable. Yakitori was so tasty and offers a lot of varieties (negima, tsukune, teba, and so on.) Given the restaurant name, it seems that Soba is another signature, but it was not so amazing as yakitoris.

  • Review 142 (2013-07-10 - Rating: 4)

    A good experience! Liked it here, it was tasteful and had a good atmosphere.

  • Review 143 (2020-02-15 - Rating: 4)

    Our party was given a private room, which was nice although a little cramped. There was a loud party in the room next to us, and the walls are not sound-proofed in the least. Most of the dishes were quite good, although my South Asian taste buds could have done with a little more spice. I had the calamari salad (which tasted different from the usual calamari appetizers, but quite nice) and rice bowl with eel (standard, but good). Overall, a decent meal at reasonable prices.

  • Review 144 (2022-11-14 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best bowls of soba! Will go again

  • Review 145 (2017-01-29 - Rating: 5)

    Superb cooking. Didnt know side dishes could be THAT good

  • Review 146 (2018-09-11 - Rating: 4)

    Good atmosphere, got a small private room which was great with two kids and 5 adults. the only thing I didnt like was that most things we wanted to try was sold out. we were there for dinner with a reservation @6. if it wasnt for that i would of giving it 5 stars. food was good.

  • Review 147 (2022-07-06 - Rating: 5)

    Fabulous. Fresh . One of the best sushi places I’ve eaten in. Highly recommend. Will be back .

  • Review 148 (2017-11-25 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious food and nice atmosphere. Definitely authentic Japanese Restaurant. If you see a line that starts building up around 11:30am, youll know how good they are. The service is very good also. I was offered to Soba-ya which I never heard of and was educated on how they add the water used in cooking the Soba into the soy sauce and then you drink it. It was interesting taste but a bit too salty for me.Also as with most restaurants now, all parties must be present to be seated. Im guessing, they frown upon people joining after youre seated.

  • Review 149 (2022-06-01 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely soba joint, I order Cury Nanban Soba. The soba itself just right, good texture of soba.Good service, good place

  • Review 150 (2018-01-05 - Rating: 4)

    Some interesting and innovative dishes. Not all of them worked. So 4 out of 5 for flavor. Wonderful polite Japanese service. But only average ambiance, a little crowded and dingy.

  • Review 151 (2017-11-12 - Rating: 4)

    Nice place, great service. Food was acceptable.

  • Review 152 (2020-02-06 - Rating: 4)

    Soba looked good. But had skewers and ten Don instead. (Tempura shrimp and veg on rice). Not bad. But hard to say I crave a place that isnt specialize in either.

  • Review 153 (2024-01-31 - Rating: 5)

    Great lunch food!!

  • Review 154 (2015-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    Been there many times, food is great, service is great. Writing review only because I noticed unbelievable (bad) reviews about their service. Ive never had an issue and love coming here for lunch whenever I feel like having a more formal seeing.

  • Review 155 (2017-04-29 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent lunch place. Fast and friendly service. Great selection and good lunch specials. Your soy sauce smell upon leaving will be tolerable.

  • Review 156 (2022-06-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great food and great service, we will definitely be back.

  • Review 157 (2021-02-25 - Rating: 5)

    By far the most reasonable pricing for the top sushi restaurant in NYC. A must try... Again and again. Never disappointed by the quality of sushi at Sushi Yasuda.

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