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... read more

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Bit expensive for soba but they also have other stuff. It's a small place and very cosy and casual.

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." read more

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Hidden little gem in Culver City with authentic Japanese Soba. Lunch special was a perfect amount of food and super tasty! Going to come back for Happy Hour to try some of the food and cocktails. Chill music and vibes. Service was great and server was super friendly. read more

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. read more

SOBAR - incredibly fresh and flavorful soba salad with greens and buckwheat soba noodles underneath - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

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I love this place so much. The food is great and i love sitting at the bar. It's consistent and everything is good. Highly recommend!

The food may be good but the hostess is incompetent. We made a reservation for 4 but upon our arrival, we were shown to a tiny table for 2. The hostess explained that she had given the larger 4-top but to a smaller party bc they had "chosen" the larger table. WTF? So we walked out. read more

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. read more

SOBAR - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

Came for lunch. Not busy. Sat around for a little over 5 minutes without being helped and left.

My gf and I had one of favorite dinners of recent at Sobar, elevated by our exceptional server, James, whose deep knowledge of both soba and sake brought a thoughtful and engaging touch to the meal. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor--the eggplant, Karaage, and soba were all awesome. We ended the night with the house-made black sesame ice cream--fun and different dessert. Highly rec! read more

SOBAR - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

How this place doesn't get every star is bizarre to me. I just kept enjoying the flavor bombs after they hit my pallate. I don't often do this.... But I did tonight... oh snap... I'm one of you now haha ... just go, and enjoy! ... **also read the wall** read more

SOBAR - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got the soba noodles. This place is a hidden gem. The food was fresh and really good! 5/5...highly recommended.

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! read more

SOBAR - Spicy sesame and plum wine - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We went there for lunch with a party of 5. We were seated and given menus. After waiting for the waitress to return and after everyone had decided what to order, she informed us that they were out of rice and were not able to serve most of what was on the menu. It seems that a Japanese restaurant that runs out of rice should have informed us as soon as we walked in that they had a vastly diminished menu. We chose to stay because we needed to eat and get on with our day. They did not offer to substitute other side dishes or anything else to compensate for the inconvenience. The food was only average and the service was very slow. They were unapologetic and seemed to be totally unconcerned about providing decent service. We will not be going back. read more

With a limited menu, SOBAR features delicious dishes featuring organic buckwheat noodles. Appetizers and other dishes are thoughtfully prepared. Desserts are simple and delicious. A simple horseshoe counter and single community table make for a modern yet comfortable atmosphere. The waiter is often the owner. Be sure to try a flight of Sake! read more

I want to give this place five star but unfortunately can't. I love soba, too. Their wasabi was really not good especially the fact you have to pay extra for it. Part of the seating is very unappealing in the restaurant as you'll be facing like really old and unappealing outlets. I came on a Saturday night and there were two people serving and they were really busy and not really able to give any attention which sucks considering how expensive everything is especially considering how small the portions are. I can eat the entire soba order in like two or three bites. read more

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. read more

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SOBAR was alright. The vibe was fine and the drinks were okay, but nothing really stood out. The staff didn't seem particularly friendly, and the portions were quite small for the price. Not a bad place, just not one I'd go out of my way to visit again. read more

I know this intersection really well since the 90's because my friend use to live behind the gas station. It was kinda "no-vibe-at-all" corner (hahaha) but now this modern soba restaurant and SHOJIN (vegan Japanese restaurant) next to each other and a huge land being developed across the street, it's going to be very lively here. The restaurant is small but a couple can have a nice dinner here...probably not for a big group since the main table is a bar/counter table style. But they do have 3 small tables. We had Dashimaki, Agedashi Tofu and Zaru Soba with Shiso and Shojin dipping sauce. At first, I was a bit confused how to order the soba but basically, you get the base Soba and choose dipping sauce to go with it. The portion of the Soba is large and I don't think I can eat dinner tonight :-) The Shiso sauce was unexpected. It tasted like vinegary pesto. It can be a bit too heavy for some people but I liked it. I thought it was fun! Both appetizers were good, also. I tasted nice broth in both dishes. I agree with some of the reviewers about the prices. We paid $86 for 2 soba, 2 small appetizers and 2 iced green tea. It is expensive for soba but overall I liked it. The staff was very nice, also. I will definitely go back. read more

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Very clean and fantastic new soba restaurant. Went with my mother (we are both Japanese), and we enjoyed the authenticity of it. We both ordered small size which was prefect portion for us. I chose tororo , and my mother the traditional dipping sauce and both were great. I was surprised by how expensive kakiage was, but the portion was huge and tasted wonderful. Why 4 stars? 1. They do have service fee charged if dining in (I believe it was 16%?) 2. Was told dashimaki tamago was not available, but I see other posts with pics so unsure why it wasn't available 3. It was supposed to come with otsukemono(pickled vegetables) but we never got it. I found this out after we left the restaurant It's still soft opening (grand opening in September), so hopefully by then everything will be straighten out. High hopes for this place :) read more

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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. read more

SOBAR - Soba with sesame dipping sauce, sake flight - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

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! read more

SOBAR - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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! read more

the cold soba + tempura were perfect. The edamame was very tasty. My spouse had the hot soba but the portion was very large but enjoyable. Her warm sake was perfect. We did not have to wait long for our food read more

I'm so glad I ran across this place on Yelp because it made it to my top favorites, especially on a hot summer day in LA. Only a few spots serve 100% buckwheat noodles and there is a difference in taste and texture. If you're looking for tradition and dishes that honors its' roots, definitely come here. I don't think I can ever eat cold soba noodles at another spot without unconsciously comparing to this gem in Culver City. The ingredients are sourced locally at the farmer's market and it's all handmade. Even the matcha salt and yuzu salt are handmade by the executive chef. You can really taste the consideration and care. We ordered the soba noodles with shiso dipping sauce, traditional sauce, and Steven gave us a side of yuzu salt to try. The yuzu salt brings out the buckwheat noodles' flavor and I found myself gravitating towards it. The shiso sauce has a nice punch to it and you can evidently taste the shiso. The traditional sauce was refreshing and a favorite of mine. I admire that they took the time to master tradition before innovation. At the end, he gave us sobaya to pour into the traditional sauce and it becomes a soup to sip on. Other things we ordered were otsukemono, Kyoto style dashimaki, chicken kaarage, gindara saikyo yaki, inari, and yuzu ice cream. I loved everything, especially the dashimaki (dashi egg omelet), gindara saikyo yaki (overnight marinated miso black cod), and chicken karaage. The egg omelet was like biting into fluffy little clouds. The black cod was thick and cooked perfectly, not lacking in the miso flavor at all. The chicken karaage was one of the best I've had. It was so juicy and not overly battered so the chicken really had a chance to shine. All in all, highly recommended. The meal felt like a warm hug. I left with my heart and stomach both full :,). Super excited to come back and try more items on the menu! read more

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5 stars in food, ambiance, and service. Came in late Sunday night to catch up with friends (visiting from the Bay) and immediately upon entering we were very excited with the chic environment. The interior and set up were all super modern and minimalist; which helped keep our focus on our conversation and the FOOD. We ordered: Miso Black Cod (the duck had already ran out by the time we sat down), various Soba, and closed out with some STANDOUT DESSERTS. The matcha Tiramisu was especially detailed and cuter since it was mini. Huge shoutout to the staff for helping us feel especially welcomed since it was our first time at this restaurant, and we'll definitely be coming back!!!!!! read more

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Came here for lunch and ordered the soba with traditional, shiso and the spicy sesame dipping sauce. The sesame sauce was way too salty I couldn't fully dip the soba in and it just tasted like salty peanut butter. The shiso sauce was pretty good and refreshing and the traditional one was very mediocre (needed more scallions, fresher wasabi and wish it came with daikon). Ambiance in here is nice and service was great. Although the soba here is made fresh to order, I wasn't very impressed and think I can make better store bought soba at home, especially since I did not think the meal was worth around $28. read more

SOBAR - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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！ read more

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

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Got an assortment of appetizers and sobas, and all were pretty good. The tuna on crispy rice was a highlight. I would go back and try the scallop shiso soba. read more

SOBAR - TG-Ribeye Niku Soba TG-Maze Soba - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

Guess I just didn't know what I signed up for coming here, but I thought it was way over priced, it's about 22-28 for a plate of soba noodles with a side of hot dipping sauce. I ordered the hot dipping sauce with chicken and it came with at most 2 ounces of what seemed like poor quality chicken. Def wasn't chicken breast, just seemed like the scraps. I'd say the dish cost them about $4-5 dollars in ingredients between soba noodles, chicken scraps and broth. Staff was nice and friendly and we had a great time nonetheless, but as far as the soba goes... I won't be going back. read more

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. read more

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A modern attempt at Soba with failed execution. I'll begin with the service. The table wasn't clean and still had a sauce ring from the prior party. One of the Soba dishes came out first and the other one came out about 10 minutes later, which doesn't really make sense because soba takes like 90 seconds to cook and there really aren't any additional preparations. We also ordered tempura which came last and it led to this really awkward situation where I watched her eat first, she watched me eat when my soba finally came, then we both ate tempura without much noodles left. The food was fresh...from the bag, which is crazy for $18 without any add ons. It came soggy and clumped together and lacked flavor as well. The tempura was overly greasy when Japanese tempura is supposed to be light and airy. I understand the modern bar aesthetic but it really served no purpose because all of the food was prepped and brought from the kitchen. The ambience was also off because the white lights were put on full blast...I felt like I was in the dining inside of a hospital. I think the biggest kicker was the fact that they charged a mandatory 18% tip, which should be more about the principle of earning it by providing good service and not saying they're doing any favors by automatically including it on the bill. Save yourself the money and make Soba at home, it takes 5 mins and would probably taste the same. read more

This place is so special. It's so rare to find 100% buckwheat noodles let alone fresh ones. These noodles are gluten free and so delicious with a wonderful texture. The space is beautifully simple and the staff here is just SO very nice and so helpful. The menu is wonderful - you MUST try the buckwheat noodles of course, and it comes with the traditional dipping sauce. There are a few other sauces that you can choose from as well - the shiso based sauce is my favorite of the other ones, and there is spicy one that is also quite good. The miso black cod is delicious and the tempura is so light and crispy - I love the variety of vegetables. Steven told us that they are planning Sunday afternoon sake tasting which sounds like a must! They have a unique selection of sakes as well and their tasting trios of sakes are wonderful. I've been here twice now and I plan on coming back over and over again! read more