Like most Japanese restaurants in the city, the seating is limited and close together. The restaurant specializes in soba and has so many different set options to choose from, as well as different portion size all for the same price. If you're also ordering appetizers, small is honestly enough soba for one person. It's amazing how the dipping sauce can give so much flavors to the soba, you just want to keep eating. The tempura has very light batter and you can taste the freshness in the shrimp. There's currently construction near the restaurant, so the sign is covered by the scaffold, but definitely worth searching for it read more

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Service: 4.1/5 Food: 4.6/5 Price: $20-$40 Their proximity to the Theater District + Lincoln Center make it a popular pre-theater dinner choice. Mostly small party seating with cozy Japanese noodle house vibes. Apparently, they make their noodles in-house daily. The staff were polite + respectful during our limited interactions. Not many soba places in the city + I think here has one of the best deals, as you can get any of their 3 size portions at the same price. They are pretty generous with their portions, so I would keep that in mind when you order. Tips: Walk-In only, small party tables What I Ordered: - inari: reasonably priced, classicly sweet, mostly rice inside with little bits of something that don't add much flavor - crab cream croquette: very creamy + crispy, undetectable crab, would recommend adding the lemon, cute little side salad - shrimp tempura soba (hot): fresh + crispy tempura, bonus broccoli, nothing is too salty - grated yam soba w/ poached egg: slimy, not for me - sweet potato cheese cake: texture of a sweet potato, flavor of a cheesecake, not overly sweet read more

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Very underrated authentic Japanese restaurant! I loved the handmade soba, especially the azuma gozen set - it's HUGE but everything in it is delicious. The tempura was so crispy. The sukiyaki hot pot dipping style soba is so creative, I've never seen it before! So many options for soba/udon. The staff are very kind, and the interior feels casual. I highly recommend! read more

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The noodles were good. The portion size for the set menu was good. But we did see people at the table next to us order some lotus root that was so small but so expensive. But our meal was good for what we can get in NY. It was also pretty busy at 6 pm, but not as busy as you would expect at a regular NYC restaurant. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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very tight seating in this location but normal for NY and hard to get service but was delicious- sitting in the back worked for our party of three so it was quieter also apparently we took too long to leave so they asked us to give up the table after paying and not moving to leave after 15+ minutes read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Sukiyaki Style Nabeyaki Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Pros: - the food was sooooo yummy - I got the Ten Sashi Gozen, the sashimi was more fresh than I expected, the soba noodles with the sauce was delicious. The tempura was not as heavy/oily as I thought it would be and I'm not sure what the okra was coated in but I really liked it Cons: - nothing to mention in this section, really Comments: - went on a Tuesday evening around 4:20PM, a lot of tables were occupied already but once it hit around 5:30PM, was when it started getting very busy - the noise level wasn't too loud but I did think there were times where it was kind of quiet read more

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Really enjoyed the soba here and the menus many offerings. My husband and I ordered the hot soba which was perfectly al dente when it arrived but by the end of the meal had become slightly soggy since they make their noodles fresh. Both the curry broth and broth that came with the duck soba was flavorful. I like that they ask you how many grams of soba you'd like (all at the same price) so that portion sizes are a bit more custom. Would love to come back in the summer and also to try their parfait. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Sauteed Duck Soba - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Super yummy and HUGE portions which is fantastic. Also all sizes are actually the same price so you could get a large and pay the same price as a small! I haven't had soba in so long and this was a great return to it. They don't take reservations so if you're planning to go here, plan for potential wait. My friend and I went and there wasn't really a wait but there were people starting to line up and inside was packed (Saturday night) read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Soba set with shrimp tempura - medium size - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Authentic soba spot in NYC! I recently came and was impressed by how fresh their soba noodles tasted. Their menu has other options like hot pot, udon and other appetizers, but the soba is a must-order. The restaurant is small like any other restaurant in NYC but they do try to fit many 2 person tables and leave the back for a couple tables to fit 4-6 people. It is cozy and the waiters are welcoming, but get too busy to worry about your table after you place the order. I ordered one of the Gozen sets which included the soba. It was very filling for me! Tempura was fresh, salmon sashimi was fresh, soba was very fresh. Their picture and description said it would include dessert which I was hoping was the mochi like in the menu picture, but no dessert was offered. Bummed about that. If you're craving authentic Japanese food, try it out. Be prepared to wait if you come after 6pm for dinner. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Azuma gozen - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

The soba noodles here do taste pretty fresh and the buckwheat taste is pretty distinctive. Their soba dipping flavor is also pretty strong. Overall, their soba is good but not amazing - very accessible spot though if you're getting off work in midtown! Okonomiyaki was very crispy and I loved the taste. Dessert was a bummer though and the portion sizing was a little disappointing. read more

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After an eventful day, my boyfriend and I were left craving soba noodles so we decided to check this place out. It is a small shop with what seems like a very quick turnover rate. Everyone seems to just eat, pay and leave which really reminded me of Japanese culture. We came in during their lunch rush it seems because the store filled up so quickly which I can understand because the food was delicious. The soba set was already pretty big so my boyfriend and I decided to get some of their mini bowls to try to get a little more variety in and I do want to point out that although it is called mini bowl, it is pretty much a single serving bowl which left us which quite a bit of delicious left overs. Starting off, we got the fried oysters. I love oysters but currently cannot eat raw good so this was a very good substitute. It was packed with the oyster juices and flavor. Then we received our soba set which I asked to revive hot. We ordered the set with the eel rice bowl which was definitely the right choice. The soba noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth was light but super flavorful. Onto the next rice dishes. We enjoyed both of the mini rice dishes as well and ate as much as we could before taking them to go (it was a lot of carbs). One thing that I do have to point out though is that all three of the bowls had the most delicious rice. It was perfectly cooked, nice and super water but still came together to become chewy. We finally finished off with the Pandan mochi waffle with the ube ice cream. I am very picky when it comes to my dessert so this one was just okay for me. The Pandan mochi waffle was a Pandan waffle with bits of mochi in the middle which was quite underwhelming but the ube ice cream was nice. Overall, this was a great experience to have in the city and I will be back to try their cold soba next time! read more

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Azuma was recommended by a friend and I'm so glad I tried it, my meal was great. Service was quick and the restaurant is cute and causal. To start we shared some vegetable goyza, and these were the best tasting veggie goyza I have had! The veggies were flavorful and you could really taste all of the ingredients. For my main I had the tempura soba set and enjoyed it very much. When ordering I was given a choice of the noddle portion size, and I'm glad I went with standard/medium portion, because I don't think i could have eaten any more! For desert I shared a matcha waffle with vanilla ice cream. read more

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If you're looking for a spot that serves consistently good Japanese food at a fair price, this place should be on your list. I've been coming here for years, and it never disappoints. Service: Good Quality: Fair (but reliable!) Cleanliness: Good Price: Fair This restaurant is best known for its freshly made soba--yes, they make it in-house daily. But don't sleep on the rest of their hot dishes; there are plenty of options to explore. This time, I ordered the Azuma Gozen ($28.50) with medium-size soba (200g). You can choose a smaller portion (100g) or go big with the large (300g). I went with cold soba, cooked perfectly al dente, and it came with a little bit of everything: crispy tempura, fresh salmon sashimi, sweet rolled omelette, and okra with sesame paste. A mini feast in a box! And the best part? It comes with dessert--definitely try their matcha ice cream if you're a green tea fan. Overall, this is one of my go-to restaurants for a reason. Consistent, comforting, and always satisfying--perfect for regular visits or when you're craving quality soba. read more

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so yummy!!! convenient spot with no wait and always hits in the way comfort food does. Inside is fairly spacious and not too loud with a mix of bar seating and booth seating. Will be back again! Got the unagidon cold soba noodle, and i was absolutely stuffed. Great meal and for a reasonable price relative to the city. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Size - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend and I walked in for a weekend lunch; there were plenty of tables available, and incidentally I think they only take reservations for larger parties. I have passed by in the evening and seen a queue before, though -- something to keep in mind. Interior is lovely -- generally spacious, and I liked the unassuming and simple Japanese-style decor. We each ordered one of the rice bowl sets with cold soba. Both of us opted for the 300g size, which was definitely a little filling; if I wasn't so hungry, I think 200g would have been more appropriate. Regardless, the noodles were delicious -- I loved the chewy texture, and the dipping sauce added just the right amount of saltiness/flavour to the noodles. I had the rice set with pork cutlet curry, which was also yummy. The pork was tender and the breading was nicely crispy, without being too dry or oily. My friend had the pork cutlet egg bowl for his rice dish, and it was also a great choice. Price point was really solid, esp for such a lovely meal. Would love to come back to try more of their different soba options next time :) read more

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Ate in 2024: I got their unagi over rice and okonomiyaki and both were delicious! The sauce on the unagi wasn't too sweet, which is what I prefer. I did think the okonomiyaki should have been a bit crispy, it was kind of soggy, and a bit burnt. My friends enjoyed their soba noodle dishes. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - unagi with rice, okonomiyaki - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Really delicious meal! Large portions as well, I enjoyed the soba noodle salad - very refreshing. The agedashi tofu appetizer was really delicious too. Tried the winter pork tonkatsu dipping soba noodles, it is a little salty but delicious. Staff was so attentive and friendly, located in a great location, will be back again! read more

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4.5 / 5.0 - Soba Noodle Azuma is an excellent spot for a cold winter day, to warm up your body. They have a wide variety of menu options and everything looked great, so it took me a bit of time to choose. I walked in for lunch and ordered: - Beef Sukiyaki ($12.50+) - Rice ($3.50+) - Oden Egg ($3+) - Oden Daikon ($3+) I enjoyed everything and the prices were reasonable for Japanese food in Manhattan. The service was mixed, depending on the staff, but I had a good dining experience overall and would recommend this place for casual Japanese food in the city. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Oden Egg ($3+) and Daikon ($3+) - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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This is honestly one of my favorite spots to eat, especially when I am around the area whether it's for a Radio City Music Hall, or a Broadway show. The service here is always fantastic and pretty quick with a very nice cozy and home-y vibe. I got one of their sets that includes their soba and their curry, and I love it so much! You could choose between the amount of soba that you want and whether if you want cold or hot soba (aka with broth). They do have a decent amount of offerings on their menu, so don't be afraid to look through everything! Without a doubt, I believe that everything here would hit the spot! read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Curry Rice & Soba Set - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Super cozy soba noodle spot with lots of options in a convenient location! I really love Soba Noodle Azuma, it's very cozy inside. They don't have a ton of tables, but generally you don't have to wait on a weekday dinner. My favorite things here are the soba and the crispy tempura sets. I definitely prefer the cold soba to the hot, the noodles stay firm and chewy. Pro tip, it's the same price for all three sizes of soba (small, medium, large), so I always get the large and just take home what I can't finish! Service is efficient and speedy, so this is a great option for a quick dinner. read more

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The sashimi and tempura combo with soba was delicious and worth the $29. Tuna and salmon were both excellent and the tempura had a nice light batter. It comes with a choice of dessert too. We felt like their soba noodles have more wheat than buckwheat -- so they are nice and stretchy but missing some of the traditional flavor. But it's a great option for a nice lunch that won't make you feel heavy and sleepy. Only knock on this place is there's a slightly odd smell in the restaurant at least the day we went. read more

Once again (like my review of Sakabayashi in Boston), I am dumbfounded by the low review of this place. This place is as legit as it comes for Japanese noodles/izakaya food. The noodles taste fresh and homemade and have a textural bounce to them that only true soba/udon fanatics would understand. I ordered a cold soba set and everything was delicious. Besides the noodles, the broth that has the perfect balance of dashi. The tempura batter they use is solid giving it a nice airy crispiness, and the sashimi and rice were on point. The service is also excellent - everyone attentive and friendly. Come with friends, come for a date, come solo and sit at the counter. Atmosphere is lively and comfortable. They also have a great cocktails like Chu Hi and Highball. P.S. if you order soba be sure to ask for the soba-yu afterwards. IYKYK read more

Starting off I ordered a Yuzu Sakerita which was pretty sweet but I enjoyed. For food, we got the diced octopus which was quite yummy. Then we got the deep fried chicken and it was not too crunchy which was nice. The main dish was the soba with shrimp tempura. The tempura was good, but the soba was eh. I'm usually an udon person but soba was what the restaurant is known for. Finally for dessert, we ordered the ube mochi waffle which tasted absolutely awful. I anticipated a lot because they used theboiico mochi cookies which I love so it was very disappointing. It was like a stale cookie that got put into a waffle maker and what came out was pretty bad texture and flavor. Overall, I enjoyed the food minus the dessert. read more

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I loved this place and would give it a five, but two of the group said their food was lacking a bit in flavor so overall I give it a 4 - true rating more like a 4.5. Great service, cute ambiance with a spacious bar area, and fresh tasty food with big portion sizes (you can increase your noodle volume up to 300cc for the same price as 100!). Would love to come back and try more things, the desserts looked tasty. The spring rolls were very popular amongst the group. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Sashimi with Soba - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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We needed to get dinner before going to a show, so we decided on Soba Noodle Azuma. We both ordered the Soba Azuma Signature "Azuma Gozen Platter" ($27) (one cold and one hot). You are given the option for a small, medium, or large portion of soba for the same price, so of course we chose large! The Set came with assorted tempura (with shrimp), 3 pieces of raw salmon, a rolled egg, a seasonal side dish, a bowl of rice, and a dessert (either mochi ice cream or a scoop of ice cream). Overall, the food was decent. Nothing special. I really enjoyed my green tea and ube ice cream dessert at the end of the meal though. I think if you are looking for a bang for your buck, then this is a great deal. There is a good amount of seating and I noticed a lot of people come here alone to enjoy their soba meal. There are 2 bathrooms available. Staff was attentive. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

This place is such a hidden gem because what do you mean they don't have a line lol, which I'm kinda happy it's not overrated it's super delicious and it reminds me of my trip to Japan food was amazing and service was excellent. It's pretty spacious too, me and my boyfriend prefer to eat side by side cause we share so we sat at the bar. Definitely coming back the next time I'm here in Ny read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

We were craving soba, so we decided to visit Soba Noodle Azuma. The vibe was very cozy and casual, and the service was fast and good. I ordered the shrimp tempura and cold soba set, and the white peach highball. Everything was great-- the shrimp tempura was crispy, the cold soba noodles had the right amount of bounciness, the soba sauce had the right amount of saltiness, and the white peach highball was sweet. I'll definitely come back when I'm craving some soba! read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Soba with Shrimp Tempura and Soba - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

4.5/5! Ordered the Azuma soba set and the sukiyaki udon both were incredibly delicious. Everything was plated very well and made to perfection. We were in a larger party so we did feel service was a bit slow but overall still a great experience. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Azuma soba set - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent soba and good deal. Fast service and always busy restaurant. Loved soba from here

Great portions and good prices for the amount of food you get! I got a combo with eel rice and hot soba. On a cloudy and rainy day it was the perfect comfort meal! At about $25 for the set it was very fairly priced. Pro-tip, when they ask small medium or large for the soba, it's all the same price so get as many moods as you want! Waitstaff was friendly and the food came out quickly. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

One of the worst Soba I have had in a while. I was in for the house made noodle but the texture of it and the quality of soba was a totally downfall. Too soft, mushy, when I was eating it I thought that instant noodle soba taste better than theirs. Rice dishes were bad too. NOT recommended. read more

Cozy spot near Columbus Circle offering Japanese Classics. From rice bowls, hot and cold soda, and hot and cold udon, the food is good and the price is fair. We got the sukiyaki style udon and the cold soda and curry rice bowl set. Wash it down with a carafe of cold socket. Was the perfect meal - something filling but not too heavy. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Sukiyaki Style Nabeyaki Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Got the soba noodle curry katsu combo and it was absolutely delicious. Service is nice and ambiance is cute. Everything is relatively affordable. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Curry Rice & Soba Set - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Handmade soba in New York! Not fancy but good noodles. Excellent service. Good sake list. Menu a bit overwhelming but some fun things hidden in there like duck soba. Not fancy but was comfortable. read more

A repeat NYC stop-in for us whenever we visit. Just the best tasting broth in these noodles, always reliably!

Party of 4 seated at the bar. Place seemed busy so expectations were above average. We all ordered the soba set - both cold and hot. We added beef kimchi as an appetizer. Food was mediocre. Absolutely nothing stood out with the soba which was disappointing given Soba is in the name! The noodles were bland and over cooked so too soft. For the hot soba, noodles fell apart and broke with chopstick. Ugh. Could've done at home at a fraction of the cost. Service was the worst. Waiter didn't want to give us appetizer plates so we can eat the beef kimchi. The water is never filled without prompt. The waitress didn't know the menu well and couldn't answer basic questions. $140 for 4. Avoid. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Pork Cutlet Egg Rice Bowl & Soba Set - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Had dinner here and ordered the tempura with soba. I like that they charge the same price for small, medium, and large portions of soba. The soba was great and the broth was nice as well. The tempura wasn't very crispy and I wish they gave more instead of half of the bowl being rice. The service is okay, they didn't check up on us after giving us the food. The restaurant is nice and cozy which makes it great for a rainy day! read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Tempura soba - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for dinner with a group of friends. I thought the soba was honestly average but reasonable quality for the price, but what made the experience great was our amazing server! She was so funny and super attentive to all our needs. Also, we tried the fresh octopus in wasabi, which sounds a bit weird but was honestly fire--highly recommend! read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Fresh Octopus and Wasabi - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Great spot for soba, as well as for other flavors of Japanese food because they have a large menu. I appreciate that they have mini rice bowls like the curry dish (just $10) when I'm not too hungry. Location is close to theatre district, so it's a good spot to go before/after a show. I wouldn't say the food here is particularly spectacular, but since the nearby Japanese restaurants on the same 0.1 mile radius tend to be a lot busier, it's a spot that you can tend to drop in and guarantee to be seated within 5-10mins if you're tight on time or aren't looking to shell out too much for a quick meal. read more

Came here on a rainy day and it was the perfect place! Got the Azuma Gozen - a set of hot soba, tempura, salmon sashimi, okra with sesame paste, rice with a choice of dessert (ice cream scoop or mochi ice cream) for $24.50! I LOVED the okra and would come back for that alone. I thought the soba was just okay, unfortunately. I will have to come back to try the cold soba. The noodles were not chewy and too soft and overcooked though I recognize this may be because I let it sit for too long in the hot broth. The tempura was excellent, salmon sashimi was good but not great, and mochi ice cream was okay. Our servers were amazing and so kind. The ambience was also perfect for a soothing, relaxing meal. read more

Soba Noodle Azuma - Azuma Gozen - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York