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

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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

Covid-19 Indoor Dinner Review: TETSU OLD FASHIONED $12 maker's mark bourbon, black sesame, bitters *really delicious spin on a traditional old fashioned with the black sesame ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA $15 spicy aioli, tsume, ponzu, chives *batter is super light and crispy with a sweet saucy finish DOUBLE SALMON MAKI ROLL $15 avocado, asparagus, jalapeño, tempura, king salmon roe *solid roll if you love salmon and salmon roe VEGETABLE DOLSOT BI BIM BAP *typical bi bim bap, rice was nice and crispy, wish there was another egg to mix in with the vegetables - one wasn't enough SOBA SUNDAE $10 banana ice cream, banana cake, peanut, Vietnamese coffee syrup, coconut, puffed rice *would not recommend this dessert, it was very busy but not very good and I hated the textures because the ice cream was rock hard, the puffed rice tasted chewy and burnt and I didn't taste any Vietnamese coffee syrup or peanut SERVICE: Our server was attentive throughout dinner with great timing on refills for cocktails. read more

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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

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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

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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

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We had a nice dinner here! Upscale feel. Kind of an older crowd, which was a little surprising, but then again maybe not since it's a little on the pricier end. Our waiter was kind and attentive. We got the chicken bao buns to start, which were flavored well, but mine didn't have a lot of meat in the chicken (there was more breading and I had a section of meat that was tougher). Our waiter said his favorite dish was the Thai Chicken Curry, which I thought was okay. It had ramen noodles instead of rice, which was different, but I wish there was rice instead to balance out the thickness/savoriness the curry. My boyfriend got the Halibut, which was the best dish we got - great sauce and tender, meaty fish. We got the ice cream for dessert (vanilla, chocolate, and Vietnamese iced coffee). The ice cream was delicious and came in a dipping sauce dish, which we thought was cute. Overall, I give Soba points for the ambience, service, and some of the food. I would go back to try some other dishes. read more

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Our experience at Soba was certainly enjoyable. We were immediately greeted at the front with kindness and whisked right away to our seats. The inside is casually posh yet equally inviting. To drink, I ordered the Hitachino Nest which was a delectable Belgium-style white ale from Japan. For our appetizers, we ordered the crab-cake egg rolls and the Chicken Bao Buns. --The crab-cake egg rolls were just as they sound, a crab cake wrapped into a wonton and fried. They were certainly good but nothing special, the remoulade included with them added a wonderful coolness and spice to the dish. -- The Chicken Bao Buns were wonderful. The chicken was tender and juicy, the bao was delectably soft, the arugula added texture and the gochujang honey was wonderful. We definitely wish more of that gochujang honey was included on the dish. For our entrees, we ordered the Drunken Noodles and Thai Chicken Curry. -- The Drunken Noodles were good. The filet was wonderfully tender. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the sauce had a great taste with an added kick that creeped up on you with each bite. The dish was a slightly elevated version of your standard Asian noodle dish, it was good but nothing special. -- the Thai Chicken Curry was great and surprisingly large. I expected the dish to be big but was still impressed at the portion size. Our served described the spice level of this dish as a 7/10. I am not the biggest fan of spice myself but I felt that the spice was more of a 4.5/10. Albeit, we all perceive spice differently. The bokchoy was perfectly tender, the sesame sticks (at least I believe that's what they were) added a nice crunch and nuttiness to the dish. Although skeptical of the pickled onion at first, it was a wonderful addition that I tried to add with each bite I took. The ramen noodles were cooked perfectly along side the chicken that is included in the dish. The yellow coconut curry was delectably spicy (but not overwhelmingly so) and somewhat creamy, I certainly would get it again. Overall: We enjoyed our meal and the ambience of the establishment. The items are slightly on the pricy side, but, the portions certainly reflected those prices. Our server (although I forget her name) was knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. We definitely agreed that we would go back to the restaurant, but, it is not a place we are running to get back to. Perhaps for a simple date night or special occasion. Regardless, I would recommend you give this place a try! read more

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Enjoyed a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner at Soba this past February. Everything we ate and drank was delicious, especially the lettuce wraps, which were to die for. So many fresh herbs! The ambiance of the lounge/bar area is slightly odd, however - I wish I had known that the OpenTable reservation was only for that part of the restaurant, otherwise I would have called to ask if we could be seated in another part of the restaurant. It's fairly loud in that room and there's an unusual mix of furniture and seating heights. That aside, I cannot wait to return for more food and drinks in the future! I recommend making a meal out of apps and dim sum, and perhaps sharing a large plate. The appetizers are incredible! read more

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Amaaaaaazing atmosphere, and cocktails. Like absolutely picturesque vibes in the restaurant: low lighting and moody. Food was really good too (ordered the Roasted Chicken Udon) and presentation is a knockout. Everyone there was super friendly and knew the menu really well. read more

Soba - Roasted Chicken Udon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love the ambiance at Soba, and the exterior does not do it any justice from how beautiful it truly is on the inside. My favorite is the waterfall wall! The presentation of the dishes appear more simple than some upscale places, but don't let that fool you because they still have great flavors. FYI- The chopped salad is HUGE and can definitely be shared between two persons. The salmon and shaking beef are fabulous entrees and I would recommend these. The sushi here was pretty decent too, but there was only like 3-4 sushi roll options. I'll definitely have to come back to try the chirashi bowl sometime! All of the drinks are incredible and they have great sake as well. read more

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The ambiance on the patio is perfect on a mid-summer day. The service was phenomenal and our meals were perfect! We truly couldn't have been happier with the experience. I highly recommend the salmon and the drunken noodles with filet. Lastly, sign up for the email list! You get an awesome coupon for your birthday ($30 off an entree!) and the miso chocolate mousse dessert looks like sushi! read more

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I've tried this place a few times for special occasions. It's a very nice restaurant with dim lighting and lots of seating. The cocktails are tasty and you can sit by the bar. The food is ok, every time I have come here it has been too salty for my palette. The thai chicken curry was delicious and came with a large portion size but it was so salty. Our waiter was super kind, we were celebrating a birthday and he was very patient and attentive. read more

Soba - Thai Chicken Curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing food and ambiance. Went there twice recently. Both the times had a great experience. The sakes, shrimp tempura, baos, halibut, and bibimbap were just amazing. read more

Soba - Rock Shrimp Tempura, chicken bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Quite possibly the worst pad thai I have ever had in my life. For $27 I would expect it to be much better than whatever this was. Service was super slow as well when we went on a random weekday and the place was no where near packed. read more

Such an elegant restaurant. The ambience and decor is beautiful and very zen like. The staff is very knowledgeable about all of their menu items. And their food and cocktails are delicious. Be adventurous and try a few sakes while you are there. Abs don't forget to finish with an Espresso Martini for desert. They use cinnamon infused Tequila which makes it unique. read more

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You really can't go wrong at Soba. Their menu offers a wide variety of food for every eater and also a variety of portion sizes, making it easy to split and try a bunch of things or just get something for yourself. For 2 people, we started with the spicy tuna maki and fried pork dumplings; then we ordered the beef skewers (amazing peanut sauce + filet), Thai yellow chicken curry with noodles, and the spicy pork lettuce wraps (amazing). We could have probably finished 4 dishes-- 5 was a little too much but made for good leftovers. Gave 4 stars because the curry wasn't as flavorful as I'd expect, which I noticed in some other reviews but was hoping I'd be pleasantly surprised. Still decent though! Overall, the ambiance of the restaurant is great for date night or dinner with friends/family; it's a pretty quiet, relaxed setting. Also, the Mandarin Paloma was a fabulous drink with a unique balance of citrus and jalapeño that I can't say I've experienced anywhere else! read more

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I absolutely love coming here. The service is always great and I love the intimate vibe. The prices and quality/ portion is spot on- The entrée was $26 and I ate it for 3 days! Soba also has fresh sushi and unique appetizers. It's a great blend of Japanese and Thai. read more

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So good! It had been a while since I had been there. I loved it so much I went back before I left town. The mushroom spring rolls, crispy tofu and the lettuce cups were outstanding. Service was welcoming and professional. I love the lounge setup, on warm nights they are able to open the giant windows for the al fresco dining feel. They also offer complimentary valet! Do not skip the cocktail list! They have a great selection. read more

To be honest, it has been difficult to find true, authentic Japanese food in Pittsburgh. A friend recommended Soba, and after much arguing back and forth, we decided to go there for dinner. My reservation was that for a Japanese restaurant, there was a lot of pan-Asian food that simply wasn't... authentic. When I arrived, the decor was beautiful. The host was gracious, and we were quickly seated. Parking was also easy since they have their own valet lot. I ordered the KFC because good Korean friend chicken has been very difficult to find in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, the KFC was almost inedible. It was so salty that I drank a whole glass of water for every piece of fried chicken. Hoping that some noodles would calm down the saltiness, I looked for some soba. Surely, a restaurant called SOBA would have some SOBA. Nope! Only some Pad Thai and other pan-Asian noodles - how is that even possible? Surely, a restaurant should have its namesake! If you like Asian-American food or Pan-Asian food without much regard for authentic Japanese food, I'm sure you'll enjoy the food and the decor of Soba. If you want fusion food that is certainly not even wholly Japanese inspired, still consider somewhere else before coming here! read more

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

I enjoy the atmosphere of Soba every time I walk in the door. They have a fun assortment of wines and cocktails. Plus, I enjoy trying some Asian entrees for dinner. My friend and I split some generously sized spicy tuna maki roll. We both tried the dolsot bi bim bap. It was too much for me to eat and I took some home for later. I tried some fun summer cocktails. It was a great way to spend Friday evening with the open windows to the street. Stop by if you are in Shadyside and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. read more

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Soba is great if you enjoy some fine dining Asian food. The quality was superb and the service was excellent. I personally am not the biggest fan of Asian food so I can't say it was my favorite but overall it was a really great experience and I would recommend it to others. The atmosphere was probably one of my favorite parts. Very nice room with cool artwork and such! read more

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Our Dinner at Soba with Out of Town Friends was Frustrating and Unbearably Slow Two freinds from out of town visited recently. We made reservations a week before to go to Soba. Our table was ready, and we ordered three appetizers, and two mains, alongside some nonalcholic drinks, and some traditional drinks. All of the drinks came out in a reasonable amount of time except for mine. After waiting a little over ten minutes, I stepped outside to smoke a ciggarette, and asked the hostess if she could find the server. She did, and I asked him about the drink. It still wasn't there when I came back inside. A few minutes later the appetizers came out, but my very simple vodka cocktail was still not there. I asked him about it, a second time, and another server brought it a few minutes later. The restaurant was at about 30% capacity, and there were only a few people at the bar. We finished the appetizers, which took almost thirty minutes to arrive, and when the server came back to ask about more drinks, one of my guests asked about the main dishes. Another 35 minutes passed, and the server came by one more time. We asked him to box the food to go, both mains were brought out with too go boxes and we put the food into the boxes our selves, though we asked for it to go before it was brought to the table. It was an upsetting experience, after we've had such nice experiences at Soba in the past few months. read more

A superb restaurant experience! I came here with colleagues for work and reserved a table ahead of time. They have a lot of guests so it's a good idea if going with large group. The ambiance is dim lighting, with low background noise and modern/natural decor so it's great for conversation! The food has good serving sizes and beautiful arrangement of flavors! read more

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Came here with four friends for girls night out. We loved it. Delicious food and drinks. Dimly lit with fun lights set the mood for a nice night out. We had the eggplant and short rib bao buns (don't sleep on the eggplant bao buns! ), spicy tuna roll (delish!), double salmon roll, soba California roll (yum!), crab cake egg rolls, rock shrimp tempura (must have! ), pad Thai, drunken noodles () and Thai chicken curry (my personal and unexpected fav!). Lastly, we finished it off with some desserts to split. All around, top night read more

Soba - Dirty martini, pad Thai, drunken noodles, and Thai chicken curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Came for the small plates and stayed for the entrees. Our waitress Nicole, who was amazing, guided us through the menu since this was our first time dining here. We listened to her recommendation and got the short rib dumplings which were absolutely delicious. We also got the tofu, tuna tartare and sushi rolls which did not disappoint. Can't wait to re visit! read more

I love the look of this restaurant so modern! I made reservations the same day and they have complimentary valet. The food was very good and the espresso martini was delicious I love that it has tequila and coconut milk inside! I'll for sure be coming back here! The service was also excellent. read more

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Amazing food! The drunken noodles were phenomenal. Good starters, sushi, and cocktails too! Ambiance was a little off though. It was too quiet in the restaurant for a Friday night. Could've used a little more noise or music or something. read more

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Great Ambience. Incredible food. Had the Bibimbap for entree & chicken bao/Shrimp tempura for apps. Everything tasted great! Definitely recommend this place for date night/cozy hangouts or Family dinners. read more

Had a great experience at soba! The interior was beautiful and classy and the service was great! The menu had something for everyone (vegan option, meat options, small bites) and it was all quite delicious! Unlike other nice restaurants, the portion sizes were amazing! Great place for a nice dinner :) read more

Soba - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have been to almost all of the Big Burrito Group's restaurants, with the exception of Soba, Casbah and Umi. I just knocked Soba off of that list since we just went there for my daughter Muff's birthday. (My child's birthday is actually December 31, New Year's Eve and getting reservations for more than a party of one on that date can be daunting. Which is why I asked my child for a suggestion waaaayyy before her birthday and continually faced an answer of, "I'm thinking about it" to my chagrin.) Anyway, we were able to pull off a reservation off f or an early evening meal for a party of six and our server, Missy was spectacularly accommodating and wonderful. (You must insist on getting her, if you can. Enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. She is a diner's dream! Having driven past Soba 8,000 times but never entering, I didn't know what to expect inside because the outside is a little nondescript. Upon entry, we were really surprised by the décor; Peaceful, tranquil and calming with a Zen Buddhist touch. We were really pleased with the décor and layout of the restaurant. Now the food, we ate like it was a last supper. We ordered a LOT off of the menu. Here's what we had: Crispy Calamari $12 Korean Fried Chicken $11 Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps $12 Chicken Spring Rolls $7 Pork Dumplings $10 Taiwanese Short Rib Pancakes $12 Thai Corn Chowder $9 Shaking Beef $32 Pad Thai $21 Ginger Fried Rice $5 With the exception of the Shaking Beef and Pad Thai, we ordered multiples of everything else so that everyone in our party of six could try what we ordered. In fact, several people in our party liked their dim sum and appetizer dishes so much, they decided to order extras and make a meal out of them. I honestly have to say that we fully enjoyed every single thing that we ate. Our stand-outs were the Taiwanese Short Rib Pancakes, Crispy Calamari and Chicken Spring Rolls. The Thai Corn Chowder was a considered by some a little too sweet, but I enjoyed it. And the Chicken Spring rolls were actually filled with enough chicken so that it was recognizable as chicken. (I hate when things are so minced up in egg/spring rolls that you don't know what the heck that you're eating.) Like I said, we really enjoyed our meal and service. Is it a little pricey? Yes! I've had comparable meals in New York's Chinatown for less money, but the ambiance wasn't the same and neither was the service. (I shall leave nameless the last Asian restaurant that I ate at in New York where I felt like I was being punished for being a paying customer.) Soba does well on all fronts and I would definitely go with a group and order everything. And most importantly, my baby was really pleased with her birthday meal. read more

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Soba truly a five star in many ways This is a classy place from the warm greeting to sitting at our big comfortable table We had a reservation for a birthday celebration Our waiter was attentive and friendly from start to finish. My hot tea arrived in a cute pot We started with tuna tartare so good and the chips were awesome I had a sushi roll with tuna And a sashimi salad it was so good Fish was good and fresh And their soy sauce was really good My meal mates had nice hot fish meals They said were delish Our dessert was this adorable chocolate roll that looked like sushi it was so good One nice feature they have their own valet lot that is free Makes for a relaxed easy peasy to enjoy dinner I will be back read more

Soba - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Soba is equal parts trendy and delicious! The restaurant feels like you're transported to NYC. And the food doesn't disappoint. We loved our whole spread-- the corn & chicken dumplings, tuna tartare, Korean fried chicken and the drunken noodles. The beef in the drunken noodles was extremely tender and flavorful. Can't wait to go back! read more

Soba - Korean Fried Chicken and drunken noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My first time at Soba was over 6 years ago, and every time we are back in Pittsburgh we go. They NEVER disappoint! I loved some of the new options on the menu since last time we went, especially the noodle dishes and small plates. I got the shaking beef which was just amazing and my husband got the filet bulgogi which was unique with their own spin on it. A great date night, great girls night, always a solid choice read more

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What a great meal we had there, and the service and atmosphere matched up perfectly! We loved so many dishes, like the crispy tofu, Pad Thai, Kung poa mushroom And their chocolate maki was a great finisher! Kayla Was an awesome server with great recommendations and a smile to match. Before you leave, make sure you check the artwork and ask Gemma for her secret interpretations. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

Soba - Pad Thai, duck, sashimi platter - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

TLDR: Would come back, but next time only order drinks and a variety of apps. Reservations: made a reservation online and it was super easy. Got there a little early, and they were able to seat us immediately. Drinks: 10/10 and decently priced. Food: The apps were the star of the show. We got the chicken and corn dumpling and the shrimp. Both delicious and outshined the entrees. We got the Korean fried chicken and chicken curry. Both entrees were good and we have very few complaints, however, if/when we go back we will just order multiple apps and skip the entree. Pro tip: sign up for the mailing list at big burrito (their parent company) and you get a free entree (up to $30) the week of your birthday. read more

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Menu is still the same and still so good! Great service, their C-19 saftey measures are on point. Great drink menu and sake options. Awesome cocktail list. Deserts; my go to is chocolate maki. read more

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

We had a girl's night here to celebrate my sister's birthday, and we had a wonderful experience at Soba. We opted to order cocktails and small plates. We enjoyed the cucumber collins and green tea punch for cocktails and the dumplings, short rib egg rolls, salmon roll, California roll, rock shrimp tempura and chopped salad for dinner. It was really enjoyable to share and try alittle bit of everything. All of our food was super fresh and delicious, but my favorite dish was the short rib egg rolls. The ambience is really nice-I love the casual, modern vibe. We received excellent service from the valet to the food, and we'll definitely be back. read more

Soba - Chocolate pretzel dessert - Asian Fusion Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great place to eat, very relaxing vibe. Mat was an awesome server! Thai Chicken Curry is a 10/10, 100% will be back.