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    Ribeye soba - NEW and popular
    Sandra C.

    This place is a diamond and James is AMAZING. Everything he recommended was incredible. My husband and I went here on date night on a Tuesday. It definitely could've been busier but honestly, it really didn't matter because the food and service were fantastic. The bar area where you eat has elegant wooden chairs, and there are only a few tables where you can actually sit down at a traditional western style table and eat. You absolutely have to get the premium sake sampler. The pours are generous and the sake is very good.

    Karaage- perfect juicy
    Kevin L.

    Excellent service and sake execution from James. Nice clean chewy texture of soba. We had warm broth and Zara, both amazingly high quality and perfect. Same flights absolutely delicious, with James explanation, we knew which would be our favorites , but all were refreshing. Otafuku has always been my go to, but SOBAR is a very nice new addition for me. One of the best soba ya in LA.

    Kakiage soba (warm soba with fried shrimp, scallops and veg)
    Abba Z.

    Delicious soba. Chill environment. Prompt and helpful but not overbearing service. I had the Kakiage Soba and the Special Sake Sampler. Both exceeded my expectations and I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

    TG - Special Appetizer Plate
    Rachel C.

    Really delicious soba noodles! Staff were kind and helpful. Found free street parking right out front for dinner time. Will need to put money in the meter for other times. Can't go wrong with the mushroom scallop soba noodles! Clean and bright interior. Make a reservation before you go

    Katharine L.

    Came for a friend's birthday and we made a reservation for 4. There was only one other party in the restaurant for dinner but it was on a rainy night. So shared the duck appetizer, some tea, and ordered different noodles. The food was all very yummy but they are on the pricier side a bit. I could not finish my food as it was a good amount! Tea was also very interesting and flavorful. The vibes are kinda like a date spot. The seating is a couple tables and a bar like seating. Next time I'd like to order my tempura crunchies on the side of my soba so they don't end up getting soggy. Otherwise I really enjoyed it.

    TG-Scallop Shiso Maze Soba
    Arnold T.

    Stopped by for cold soba on a hot day and this just hit the spot. We were on a semi-rush and staff was understanding and we got our food, ate, and out the door in less than 45 minutes. We got the special lunch combo for $17. We ordered the Ribeye Niku Soba with Karaage and my friend got the Scallop Shiso Maze Soba with Tendon tempura bowl. Refreshing and perfect for the weather. The ribeye soba was meaty and flavorful. The tempura bowl and Karaage were were perfect compliments to the soba, filling and provides a nice contrast to taste and consistency. Service was friendly and attentive. Interior was clean and welcoming. Only street parking is available, though, so be prepared!

    New menu! I miss the pickles but luckily they still offer the lemonpeno cabbage which I love. We got the rib eye ramen (with hot broth) and the chicken ramen and I added a poached egg. Yummy!

    Scallop Shisho Maze Soba
    Jonathan C.

    Came here for their anniversary celebration and was seated promptly at open. Overall consensus on this place is it's nice, clean, and simple. Although you do pay some West side mark ups for Asian food, the soba was still enjoyable. Their most popular dish, the Ribeye Niku Soba, skimped pretty hard on the ribeye but the scallop which was also the same price had just as much if not more protein than the ribeye. Would recommend this place only if you don't want want to go far from the west side for soba.

    Zaru soba with shiso sauce
    Luke Q.

    The atmosphere is clean and minimal, centered around a U-shaped bar that adds a welcoming touch. Near the entrance, a display of sake bottles sets the tone, offering a glimpse into the restaurant's curated taste. It feels like a great spot for a solo meal, especially if you're looking for something calm and thoughtfully prepared. We visited for a weekday lunch. With only one chef on duty, the service was understandably a bit slow, but still attentive. We ordered the special appetizer plate, along with two types of zaru soba -- one with shiso sauce and the other with tororo. While the appetizer plate felt slightly overpriced given the portion size, I appreciated the care put into each item. That said, the grilled rice ball and salmon could've been warmer -- possibly a result of limited staffing. The soba itself was excellent, with a pleasantly firm and tangy texture. The shiso sauce, however, leaned a bit too salty and thick for my taste, whereas the tororo sauce was well-balanced in both flavor and texture. After finishing the noodles, we asked for sobayu (hot water mixed with buckwheat flour), and once again, the shiso dipping sauce remained too salty to enjoy even when diluted -- but the tororo sauce paired beautifully with it, enhanced by the delicate sweetness of fresh wasabi.

    Zaru Soba with a side of chicken karaage
    Edward S.

    At Sobar, you're here for a calming experience at the U-shaped wooden live edge bar. As you listen to relaxing jazzy grooves, the team creates handcrafted soba noodles. Zaru Soba: The chilled soba is on a round bamboo sieve. The thin noodles have a subtle almost nutty flavor. They are firm and a little slick. The tsuyu is soy sauce plus dashi with a plate of scallions and a bump of wasabi. You pick up some of the soba and dip it in the tsuyu. The flavors are very precise, distinct, and understated. The friendly staff is happy to share their culture. They shared some new age sea salts for a non-traditional flavor boost. The salt flakes add jolts of yuzu and matcha. When the soba is finished, they'll bring a teapot. Pour the starchy white soba cooking water into the tsuyu so it becomes drinkable. The warm and savory soup is a comforting treat to end the meal. Chicken Karaage: The chicken is outstanding - plump and super juicy - as if they would burst. The big golden dark meat pieces are battered and fried to perfection. I could easily eat a bucket of these. Parking is bountiful in the adjoining residential streets. It's a joy to walk through this very calm neighborhood filled with blooming flowers.

    Tuna and salmon hand roll
    Lena T.

    The quality is so good! The noodles tasted so fresh and delicious. Got the bold chicken broth soba, which is one of their newest menu items and the broth is so good!! The lemon sour cocktail paired well with it. I also love the interior. It has such a calming and cozy ambiance. Service was very quick and kind. Can't wait to come back!

    Andy M.

    A small but very beautiful and clean restaurant specializing in soba. Their tempura is crispy and light, the agadashi tofu is perfectly fried and the broth delicious. The eggplant was an expected flavor bomb. So so good! I love a classic cold dipping soba. It's so comforting and SOBAR definitely hits all the notes. They have some interesting dipping sauces in addition to the classic. Some of the swings are a miss, but others work ok. Overall, an excellent soba place that I wish I had locally!

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    Brian V.

    Relatively new spot (I think they have been open about a year or less as of early 2025) that specializes in soba noodles. With a pretty streamlined menu and a minimalist wooden decor inside a pretty small spot, this place feels like a cozy, sleek spot to grab some delicious Japanese food. Before coming here, my mind was already made up. I had to order the Kamo Negi Soba. I really wanted to savor the noodles and asked for the yuzu and matcha salt. I took small bites of the chewy, delicious noodles using the different salts and really trying to showcase the flavor before dipping the noodles in the broth. Such a simple, wonderful dish of beautifully crafted noodles. Minimalist like the surroundings at the bar. In addition to having the delicious noodles, we wanted to try a couple of the sides as well. We went with the nori-shio potatoes and agedashi nasu (eggplant). Both sides were very good and had wonderful texture. I'm a big fan of eggplant and that dish really hit the mark for me.

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    Went here on a whim for a weekday brunch and was very happy!…read moreGreat outside area with pretty trees. Scrumptious food and yummy drinks.

    I have been here for Happy Hour but this was my first brunch! So for easter brunch they had a pre…read morefixed menu for $32, included 1 app and 1 main. Drinks: Macha latte was decent. Nothing to revert about. But wow, that mimosa was filled to the rim! I got the speciality weekend brunch spritz. I don't remember what it was call but it was strong and refreshing. Yes. The spritz was strong or my tolerance has gone way down. First course: I was pleasantly surprised by how big the Avacado toast was. It had a jam at the bottom that brought the whole dish together. Like my HH review, some micro greens would have taken my heard back. I just love microgreens! Deviled eggs and croquetts I've tried before. They were both pretty good. Croquetts can't do wrong. Mains: I got the crab Benedict and it was awesome! I filled up on my avocado toast so I took half of it home. There was plenty of crab and the poached egg was running and bright orange. That's some healthy eggs! Fresh toast looked amazing as well, same with the burger. I know the burger was also popular at happy hour for the price but I was told it was very good. I'll have to go next time just for that. Parking: Just park by the paid lot by trader Joe's or off Cardiff. Easier than trying to find parking on that street. The paid lot is $1 free and $1 additional hours. The patio was super charming with all the natural lights and shaded by the trees. The service was decent as well. Will took good care of us.

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