Beautiful decor, excellent service and delicious food. They have sushi and many Asian inspired dishes. A full bar with speciality cocktails and Mocktails. I had the Snapper which was perfectly prepared. Make a reservation because it's a popular spot. read more

We had reservations at 7:30 for outside and we were seated immediately, but downstairs by the windows. Close enough we figured, not worth trying to check why the patio wasn't available. We looked at the menus as we waited and our waiter took our drink orders (2 wines). We waited and waited. No one checked on us. It was almost 8 when we got our wines and he took our order. It was so odd. Our food arrived within reasonable time of it being placed. The chicken baos were average at best. The bao was dense on the outside as if it had dried out. I didn't care for the fried chicken. Duck fried rice was good. Duck was cooked well, it can be delicate to get well. The fried rice was fine, nothing to rave about. Crispy Branzino had a wonderful presentation. I had to mix all the sides together and there was an abundance of cilantro that made the sides hard to maneuver. Taste wise it was solid. A different person came to check on us and take our plates away, noting the waiter felt we had to wait. Indeed we did. They sent a dessert on the house. Nice touch, but still not acknowledging what had happened and why it took so long to get us the wines. From the service aspect, it left me disappointed. read more

Soba - Duck fried rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

The ambiance is great. We had a party of 7. I ordered the Smash burger which is great if you don't have a taste for other things on the menu. We had free valet parking (tipped), a very nice , attentive and helpful waitress, and everyone enjoyed it. Two of our party were in from another city and we don't get to see them much so we talked and talked until one of us noticed that the restaurant closed 15 minutes ago!! No one asked us to leave or even hinted at it. Great staff, great food, great atmosphere. Highly recommend !!! read more

Went to Soba on Valentine's Day and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner! Service was friendly and we were seated immediately. They have a nice selections of specialty cocktails and extensive drink selection. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful, with a fireplace and unique lighting. It feels cozy and warm and is a great place for a date night or a dinner with friends. We had the special Four course Tasting Menu. The Sea Bass was the best I have ever had! You cannot go wrong with whatever you choose! We hope to be back soon! read more

See all

Good service, average food. The inside is nice and dimly lit albeit a little quiet where you could hear conversations at other tables very easily. The service was attentive and our server was very kind. However, I thought every single dish was very under-seasoned. The short rib dumplings were very star-anise heavy, but lacked salt (and coming from someone who does not care for very salty food) and were overcooked and falling apart. The fried chicken was okay, nothing special. The Thai chicken curry was also overcooked (noodles) and lacked flavor in every aspect--not very coconut forward, lacked that good quality curry-paste taste or maybe lacked enough curry paste, and lacked salt. It tasted like a very poorly made Khao Soi. Not sure why they offered a soup spoon with it because the sauce was so thick, there was no use for the spoon. Seems like a lack of attention to detail, especially for a staple dish. The chicken was also overcooked. The lychee martini was good but nothing above average. I was not very impressed with the food and left feeling like I overpaid for what I ordered. Could be a much better restaurant if the cooking was better, and menu/food quality was overhauled/more creative. read more

Slipping...Cold appetizers fried tofu. They used to come out sizzling on a stone plate. read more

Soba's food and drink menus have something for everyone, and the décor of the restaurant is beautifully done. The plum sangria was delightful and not overly sweet, and the miso caramel martini was flavorful. The sichuan pork dumplings and the drunken noodles were incredible from start to finish. However, the service left something to be desired. Our server told us that our appetizers would come out first, but we found that only a few minutes passed between our appetizers and our entrees being brought out. One member of our party had to ask where their dumplings were twice, and they were only then brought out after their entree. Our server did not check in with us at all during our meal, and it took roughly thirty minutes for our cards to be returned to us despite us watching them pass our table multiple times. Overall, we enjoyed our food and drinks, but the service could have been better. read more

See all

This is the place to go for ambiance, but not food. Soba gives good vibes for Asian fine dining, the decor and service is excellent. Actually, decor-wise it might be one of my favorites in Pittsburgh. Its interior is beautiful and refined. It also has a cute patio for outdoor seating. If only the food was better:( their menu is a bit Asian fusion, but I'd say not good Asian fusion. Taste is neither like Asian food or decent fine dining food for its high price. [Thai Chicken Curry] is probably the only dish I like from soba and would order a second time. Good portion, good flavor. Would say it is overpriced though. [Kung Pao Mushroom] [Rock Shrimp Tempura] wasn't great. The shrimp was a bit soggy and had too much sauce. It was also really small, like popcorn shrimp. Kung Pao Mushroom tasted a bit strange. [Double Salmon Roll] was ok, nothing wrong with it but not much salmon for "double salmon". [Duck with Ginger Fried Rice] I forgot exactly which dish this was. The duck was good, but wasn't a fan of the ginger rice. Felt the ginger taste was too overpowering. [Pad Thai] was decent, don't remember the [Crispy Branzino] that much so nothing wrong with it. Dessert and drinks were much better and aesthetic. We tried most of the cocktails on the menu and agreed the favorite was [Bangkok Mule]. read more

See all

SOBA was the first restaurant we visited at the start of our foodie journey and LOVED it! The drinks were amazing, particularly their lychee martini. We had their Shitake Mushroom Spring Rolls, Kung Pao Mushrooms, & Crispy Tofu for appetizers. For our main meal, Ben had the Vegetable Maki (vegetarian-friendly) and I had the crispy branzino (a whole fish!). What we really enjoyed about this place is their ability to make some of their large plates vegetarian-friendly! We finished with their Strawberry Panna Cotta which was the perfect sweet & light treat. They change their menu over the seasons so we highly recommend checking out their latest menu! read more

Soba - Panna Cotta - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

On business from Lancaster, checked the menu and the food sounded delicious. Got there and ordered the Bronzino and pork belly in a spicy sauce. It was fantastic! The ambiance is nice and quiet. Ordered the best tasting vanilla ice cream and had a very tasty drink that I can't remember the name. The service was very nice and the order didn't take long. I would definitely come back. read more

Soba - Bronzino and pork belly in a spicy sauce. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is not my first time at soba and it will not be my last. Always enjoy coming here. My forever favorite order has to be the crispy tuna rice along with the drunken noodles! Every bite I've ever had here has been good and very consistent! Love the ambiance especially if you get a seat upstairs! The bar area is also beautiful! Service is always on point and look forward to my next visit! read more

See all

There's something a little T.G.I. McScratchy's Goodtime Fooddrinkery about this place. It really wants to make you feel posh and urban, but it has the soul of a contrived selfie backdrop. The menu is Asian fusion meets strip mall chain, and while nothing is bad, nothing has the sort of subtlety that marks fine dining. The service, however, was excellent. But there's no reason to spend $35-$45 on a piece of fish here when so many superior options exist in town. read more

With limited good Ramen and Asian spots in PA this was a nice find, the atmosphere was very nice and decor, as usual I love going to a restaurant when they fist open or after a lunch rush, I had a nice table in the back near the window with a street view, gave a very nice grown and sexy vibe, ideal for a nice date or solo date. My server was very attentive and provided nice insight on my selections it all looked great. So I let my stomach lever lol. For sushi, I had the Tuna Crispy Rice and California role, Chicken Bao Buns, Short Rib Bao Buns, and the Thai Chicken Curry. Everything was great, but I love a good curry and this rendition was very good I really liked the addition of the crunchy noodles. read more

I absolutely love the vibe and atmosphere of Soba! I came here a few nights ago with my boyfriend for a date night and it's the perfect spot for that. Their menu is so unique I had the hardest time deciding what I wanted sooo my boyfriend and I shared a few appetizers. We got the crispy tofu, spicy tuna roll, chicken bao buns, fried pork dumplings, and chocolate pretzel stack for dessert. For a drink, I ordered the Umami Martini. All of the food was extremely flavorful BUT my absolute favorites have to be the crispy tofu and the chicken bao buns. I absolutely LOVED the crispy tofu. It was so spicy and fantastic!! The chicken bao buns were so delightful and cute. The dessert tho... the chocolate pretzel stack... was heavenly!! You definitely need to order it if you ever dine at Soba. The martini was really great as well. I ordered two :) The service was fabulous as well. I loved our waitress. I wish I could remember her name, but she was so sweet! Bonus: They have free valet parking so you don't have to stress to parallel park!! read more

See all

One of my favorite dinners in Pittsburgh to date! The duck fried rice, fried chicken bao buns, and steamed dumplings were amazing!! The server had great recommendations! read more

See all

Made a reservation for 630 on a Friday which was perfect! By time we left around 8 it had filled up so it was very loud and hard to hear my friend on the other side of the table. I started with the soba California roll and it was delicious. I got the 2 short rib bao buns and they were delicious. The meat was so flavorful. I asked if they could do the chocolate maki to go and they were very accommodating. It was a yummy chocolate mousse with a chocolate sauce, pistachio cream and melon. Would definitely go back! There was also complimentary valet parking which was such a nice touch. read more

See all

I recently came here with a dinner club. I have mixed feelings on this place because (1) the communication and confusing and (2) the food. 1 - we were a group of about 14 or so foodies meeting up for dinner. in order to be able to make a reservation at the restaurant, they made us limit our food options to 5 entrees and 3 appetizers. which, as a foodie was a real bummer. they also told us that we would have to share everything family style, but then when we got there we only shared the appetizers family style. it was was tough because they only let us have 1 check for all food and drinks, so our coordinator had to put in on her card & everyone had to get cash out. (which wasn't completely clear upon reserving) 2 - food - overall the food was okay. most of the appetizers were really good (i'm not a tofu person though) and my entry was OK. it was a bummer we couldn't really pick anything we wanted, but the options that we did have to pick from all sounded good, but were just OK. for a $60 per person fixed menu, i would have loved some more flavor. read more

See all

Cute environment and attentive service. Food was yummy but hurt my tummy :( Still would recommend read more

Soba - Duck roll and spicy tuna roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Megan was a great bartender tonight. I loved my mojito. Will definitely be coming back soon to sit at the bar.

Soba is part of the Big Burrito group and one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh. the decor inside is absolutely stunning and the restaurant is very large, they can nicely accommodate large parties. they also have a lovely outdoor/covered terrace opened during the warmer months. menu is Asian fusion with sushi & fantastic seasonal cocktails. the portions are pretty large and there are so many incredible dishes worth sharing. tons of vegan options. my favorite dishes include the Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps, Chopped Salad, and Chocolate Maki (dessert sushi of dark chocolate mousse, chocolate pistachio crepe & pistachio cream. the 'ginger' is shaved cantaloupe -- absolutely divine). they have an in-house pastry chef. they also have one of the best Old Fashioned with suntory toki japanese whisky. love every chance to dine at Soba. they also offer valet parking. read more

See all

Delicious meal. Smoked old fashioned with Japanese whiskey. Soft crab curry was so good. Had the blue crab California roll for dessert which was the perfect ending. read more

See all

Called last minutes to get reservation on Friday night. They did have a patio table which was fine with us. Place is bit dark but overall nice services. food were surprising good. We didn't expect much as it said Japanese fusion. read more

See all

This place was recommended to us by family and it was very good! I've been craving sushi lately and the chirashi bowl really hit the spot. The rock shrimp tempura was also amazing. My only complaint was it was like 80 degrees inside the restaurant. read more

See all

Fred R. I dine regularly at Soba because the food is consistently excellent. The atmosphere of the bar is among the most comfortable in town and the service is always the best. I have come to trust bartender Megan for her menu recommendations. She always knows what is new and wonderful as the menu subtly and frequently changes, and she never has suggested a dish I haven't enjoyed. read more

Being a person in the service industry myself, I try my best to always give the benefit of the doubt and I really hate to leave a bad review, but I don't know how else to describe the experience we had here. We had an anniversary reservation as a party of two and did not get greeted for 10 mins while two tables after us immediately received service and water. Another server who was not in charged of our section made eye contact with us multiple times and saw that we only had menus with nothing else on the table, but she never approached to at least check on us either. When we did finally get greeted, there was just no apology or explanation for why we had to wait for someone to take care of us for that long. On top of that, the table that we were sat at was wobbly. The wok smashburger was tasty and so was the shrimp tempura, but I did find the crispy rice portion of their tuna crispy rice cold. I understand if the tuna cools it down a bit but it was straight up cold, hard, and just didn't feel fresh. Overall, the service just didn't seem very attentive and it was very distasteful to have everyone else around you receive and finish their meal before you when you got here first. It's completely understandable that a table can be overlooked during service and our server maybe didn't see us sitting down, but for 10-15 mins with other staff members walking around us and no acknowledgment from anyone is crazy. I hope that this is just a one time experience. read more

Soba - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was good, the ambiance was good, the regulars that go there are nice. They work with you of your on a special diet. I took 1 STAR OFF because if your brown you won't get the same service as if you are white. Also check your tab before you leave. I was charged an extra drink. read more

See all

I've always walked past this place and wanted to stop in and try and boy was I happy I did! The service is always top notch and the food is a true treat. The drunken noodles are my fav, the sure do know how to cook a filet let me tell you. The drinks are unique and the appetizer menu has a lot of great offers. I've got the sushi from here it was very fresh. The lighting is a bit on the darker side, but nothing wrong with that. In the summer the windows are open for fresh air. They have multiple levels to their seating area. Great place with greag read more

Just delicious, well-prepared food and drink, always. Quality, service and consistency are a hallmark at Soba. The ambience always right with their decor and background music. read more

See all

Our early Sunday dinner at Soba was, as always, as good as it could be. We shared the bao buns, fried chicken and short rib, and the shrimp appetizer. Also, a martini and bottle of Chardonnay. The service was perfect and the building is extremely attentive. I can't find anything to justify a reduction from the 5 star rating. read more

See all

To start, the service is great! Nicole was very welcoming and was so nice, the interior of the restaurant was so gorgeous. On the other hand, for the price you pay this may not add up, we ordered the passionfruit mule (with sprite instead of ginger ale) which was soooo good. We also ordered the grapefruit basil smash which didn't really have any flavor tbh, just tasted like water mostly. We also ordered the vegetable roll which was great, the ingredients were very fresh. The spicy crispy tuna was not that great, the rice tasted kind of old like it's been sitting in the oil and it was just cold, the tuna on it though was okay but def not spicy. We also ordered the pad thai which was pretty good just wish they had less tofu, felt like that was the entire plate. The scottish salmon was also okay prof my fav dish, it was made medium rare and the veggies were great. We also got the chance to order some dessert, we ordered the mango sorbet which was SOOOO good i'd come back just to have that. The chocolate pretzel stack had a great mousse but the pretzel kind of tasted stale. Overall the food wasn't superb but I do think this place is a must. read more

See all

Fusion. Contemporary. Cultural. I'll get right to the point, I Love soba. This place is always where I have my husband take me for my birthday. I absolutely love the Asian bistro menu that they offer and that it is always evolving & changing! What was on our bill: * CHICKEN BAO BUNS - you must get this. They make the buns themselves which make you want to drool. The sweetness from the buns compliments the spicy crunch from the crispy chicken. Munch away. * Drunken Beef Noodle - the beef was very tender but this has a bit of kick / heat to it. Other than that my husband loved it but be warned. * Pan Fried Salmon - I always love to branch out but this is so hard to move away from. The salmon is some of the best salmon I've had in the Burgh not to mention the sticky rice (). My only complaint was the sugar snap peas. They were very tough to the point where I couldn't eat them. This was a big celebration dinner for us and our waitress new that and surprised us with a little sweet chocolate mouse with a salted pretzel on top. What a great way to finish. I will always have this as my go to for special occasions. S/O to #BigBurritoGroup. I love all of your spots. read more

Soba - Drunken Noodle - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went for my birthday. The ambiance was beautiful. My server was obviously just there for the job and knew nothing about food or was a picky eater. She did recommend the bibimbap bc she "loves the crispy rice at the bottom". So that's what I ordered and also Bao. Anyways, bao: delicious. The server is now someone else. He told me how ridiculously hot my bowl was--it wasn't. But, I received my bibimbap and dug in--- no crispy rice... at all. I repeat-there was NO CRISPY RICE. Where's the server? Who knows. I keep eating. I think out loud "where is my egg?!" I think oh I must have just mixed it in" ^I have been thinking about this since dining in, so I pulled up a photo I had taken when I received the dish. ~Sure enough, there was no egg, ever.~ I was frustrated that we no longer had a dedicated server, but things started taking very long after we received our food. Drink was forgotten. No one checking in and we have a concert to go to that cost $100 a ticket. We wait and wait and wait for our ever-changing server to come back to check on us/bring our check, etc. No one comes--I eventually had to walk up to the host and ask for my check. They brought it. I had a birthday coupon though---so we wait some more and some more--it seems that since there is an option to pay on your phone, they didn't plan to come back. I had to walk back up to the stand to ask them to redeem my coupon (embarrassing) and pay the bill. I missed the first act of the concert, even tho I gave myself plenty of time based on our reservation length allotted to us. Blah blah blah blah read more

The vibes are immaculate! Very hip inside. The staff was awesome. I really really enjoyed my sushi. Though it was quite pricy, the ambiance matched it for sure. They also have very good drinks. Perfect place for a date or Bday GNO or if you just really want some fancy sushi :) read more

Soba - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

An amazing experience for a holiday dinner with the family! We started with a round of cocktails, with the Forget Me Not and Thai Mule being the highlights. The waitress recommended combining the limeade mocktail with tequila, which also turned out to be fantastic. For starters, we tried the Shrimp, Tofu, Tuna tartar, Peppers, Pork Belly Bao. The best were the shrimp and tuna tartar. Entrees: The Branzino was the star of the show. A dish that consisted of a whole fried fish in a thai chili broth, rice, and chimichurri. I got the Druken Noodle with filet. Duck fried rice and chicken curry were excellent. Overall, a fantastic diner and highly recommend! read more

Soba - Branzino - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

The food was okay. I will say I think it's the worst pad Thai I've had in Pittsburgh. I love the inside of the restaurant. The staff was very nice and helpful. I wouldn't go back for the food but I would go back for drinks. read more

See all

A favorite of ours in Shadyside. Drinks are reasonably priced. Food is unique and really well thought out. Don't sleep on the duck or the chicken bao. The service is attentive but it can get busy. But reservations are easy enough to secure. And if you can't find parking, you can always valet. A few warnings - if you're going looking for actual soba noodles, you won't find them. And I would not by any means call this authentic. It's definitely more fusion. The miso halibut, for example, isn't exactly "miso". Still very good but it was more of miso undertone with a heavy dose of pork belly and tobake, and not what I would have had growing up. That said, I like the quality and creativity of their work. read more

Bad photos but all you need to do is go and order with Korean fried chicken with wasabi mashed potatoes. You won't be disappointed, and you can't go wrong with any of their drinks, appetizers or desserts - all delicious. Enjoy! read more

See all

I came here with a group of friends for our monthly restaurant club and we had a great time! This was one of our favorite places we've come. We were treated with a few appetizers and they were great! It was so nice of them and it was great to get to try different options on the menu! I really appreciated that the vegan options were listed directly on the menu. I always say that every restaurant needs to do this. The food that we got was great and we all had a great time! read more

See all

This place used to be great - now the food has gone downhill in a big way. Nothing was good- but it sure was expensive. Had a crab egg roll - the sauce had this annoying lemony taste. Had a rice dish of some sort that was mushy and bland. Had the shrimp rock tempura and that was fine, but I was amazed how much spicy mayo was used all throughout the various foods. The desert I actually sent back it was so bad - the Almond Mochi cake; I couldn't in good conscience pay $15 or whatever it was- nor could I actually bear to eat it. Also, for years Big Burrito had this great free entree on your birthday system if you were on their mailing list, and I'd take all my friends there. Now you can't use it on weekends... which is literally when I'm being social for my birthday- so it's a disincentive to bring other people - stupid. Sadly, not going back. This place has gotten complacent; it was amazing back when the food scene was less competitive in Pittsburgh.... Now it's below average. read more

Celebrated my new job here a few months ago and had a great dinner I started with the lychee love affair: roku gin, lychee puree, hibiscus honey, domaine canton ginger, lemon. I love anything lychee, and I really liked the vibrant pink color of this drink. To eat we split a few things. The pork dumplings: sweet vinegar dipping sauce, fried. Chicken bao buns: korean fried chicken, gochujang aioli, dill pickle, smoked trout roe. Soba california roll: super-lump crab, shiso, cucumber, avocado, tobiko, yuzu ponzu. Korean-style miso black cod: pork belly, rice cake, bok choy, ssam jang, pine nuts. The dumplings were typical pork dumplings, good, but nothing special. The soba california roll was good. I really like real crab in sushi rolls. The chicken bao buns were very tasty. Nice and soft buns. The miso black cod was DELICIOUS!! We absolutely loved it. The cod itself was such a flakey texture. The pork belly and rice cakes in the dish were also fantastic. We finished with the Japanese cheesecake: yuzu blueberry compote, matcha crumble. Very light and yummy. read more

See all