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Sobaya

JapaneseNew York$$Check restaurant site

Sobaya is one of the best japanese restaurants in New York for fine dining, especially if you want a strong option in New York.

Sobaya has occupied the same East Village address, which in New York's restaurant economy counts as something close to a statement of principle.

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Taste Score 7.7/10
Rating (Google) 8.6
1,210 reviews
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7.7/10
Taste Score
Google 8.6 from 1,210 reviews
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Best for
Fine Dining
Price and pace
Moderate spend | Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
New York | 229 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Hours
Check restaurant site
Price
Moderate spend
Taste Score
7.7/10
Phone
(212) 533-6966
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Menu and ordering

Sobaya menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Sobaya is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Ten Zaru
Zaru Soba
Why go

What makes Sobaya worth the move

Sobaya is a clean first click in New York when you want a japanese option you can trust. Ten Zaru and Zaru Soba also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,210 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
8.6 from 1,210 Google reviews
Best for
Fine Dining
Style
Japanese in New York
Spend
Moderate spend | Check restaurant site

Best for

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Google rating: 8.6 from 1,210 reviews
Price point: $$
Popular dishes: Ten Zaru, Zaru Soba
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8.6 from 1,210 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Sobaya serve?

Sobaya is a Japanese restaurant located in New York, New York. Sobaya has occupied the same East Village address, which in New York's restaurant economy counts as something close to a statement of principle.

What is Sobaya best for?

Sobaya is best for fine dining. Sobaya is a clean first click in New York when you want a japanese option you can trust. Ten Zaru and Zaru Soba also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,210 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Sobaya?

Sobaya is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 8.6 from 1,210 reviews

What should I order at Sobaya?

Start with Ten Zaru and Zaru Soba. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Sobaya worth visiting?

Sobaya holds a 8.6 Google rating from 1,210 reviews. Sobaya is a clean first click in New York when you want a japanese option you can trust. Ten Zaru and Zaru Soba also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,210 Google reviews.

Where is Sobaya located?

Sobaya is located at 229 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Sobaya's hours?

Sobaya's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

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