Soba Totto

The best Japanese food I've had outside of Japan, hands down. The soba is world class, the Yakitori is (surprisingly) just as good, and there's a phenomenal sake selection. Outstanding service and reasonable prices, to boot. Deserving of much more than just the "mention" it got from Michelin.

A small, cozy restaurant in midtown. We both had the shrimp tempura Soba and it was perfectly portioned for its price. The tempuras were great, and the soba was delicious.

Servers were friendly, patient and attentive. Greeter at the door was friendly too. Nothing bad to complain about this place- we enjoyed our dinner here!

I've visited several soba spots in NY, but this one stood out for its variety of soba options. I'm a fan of lunch set meals, and they offered them here, which was a plus. The service was prompt, and the waitress was attentive, ensuring I had water and refilling it promptly. The ambiance was pleasant, with a regular sound level. However, my hot soba fell apart, though still edible, while the cold version might be a better option for maintaining integrity. The flavor was enjoyable, not overly salty. I was situated in the main open area, but there are also bar sections and private room areas available

As for improvements, replacing the cleaning products would be ideal. A staff member used a product with a strong smell to clean the next table. It was just when I was about to eat.

Overall, it was a good experience but I recommend requesting a seating arrangement where they can assure that no cleaning will take place while being present.

I had fairly high expectations for this place. I listened to the chef being interviewed in a podcast. The soba is made in house.
I ordered the tempura soba in hot soup. The soup was lukewarm. It was not the satisfying feeling that can only come from piping hot soup.
I thought the tempura was greasy rather than light. The best thing was the salt it was served with.

We went to Soba Totto for restaurant week dinner, and for $45, you get an appetizer, your choice of a second course, and a main dish. Some items were pretty solid, and others somewhat forgettable.

The agedashi tofu had good flavor, but by the time it arrived, the breading was too soggy and chewy. The tempura was a bit too oily. The yakitori, however, was pretty good. Simple flavor but it let the quality of the ingredients shine.

Although the appetizers were nothing special, the main dishes were tasty. My boyfriend got the chicken oyako don, and he loved how the flavors and textures blended together. I got the salmon ikura don, and the salmon sashimi was very fresh and the thickness of the cuts were perfect.

The restaurant itself is very spacious and cozy, making it a pleasant dining experience.

Everything about this place makes you feel so relaxed. the lighting in the restaurant is just right - not too bright but also not too dark where you can't see or want to fall asleep. The seating area was pleasing to look at with all the wood features and the long seating along the kitchen. The staff was very accommodating for vegetarians and was always around to make sure my water didn't get too low.

We came for lunch for restaurant week. We started off with an eggplant appetizer that was so light in a Doshi broth. For my main I got the soba tempura which was first time having soba noodles. The noodles have a specific bite to them that was so unfamiliar compared to other noodles I've had. They were refreshing and went perfectly when paired with the light broth and crispy tempura. I tired my friend's pork katsu and that was tender and juicy. I did wish it was more crispy as the underside got soggy from the rice. It was nice to see a different side of Japanese cooking besides the regular sushi or ramen.

This place is much bigger than it looks from the outside. They have a lot of tables inside and bar seating too. And though their specialty is soba, they have a fairly extensive menu that is more equivalent to an izakaya. You can get sushi rolls, donburi, yakitori skewers, and also choose from a appetizer menu (takoyaki, edamame, kara-age, and much more).

In terms of the soba, I'd recommend the traditional soba or the yamakake soba (soba with mountain yam). Those are safe choices that will please all palates. And as mentioned, you can come for the izakaya offerings instead too. They have a decent menu of Japanese cocktails and beers. Overall, it is good choice to go to after work.

Headed to Soba Totto with some coworkers since it was near our office. We saw so many Japanese businessmen in suits in the private booths, you know it's legit when they're all coming here to eat.

Anyway for apps, we ordered the grilled salmon (salmon yuan yaki) and tako wasa (raw octopus with wasabi). Both were excellent starters.

For mains, we got the sukiyaki and the kamo (duck) nanban. The broth for the sukiyaki was delicious! The cold soba was fresh, the poached egg was runny, and I also added on a piece of shrimp tempura, which was the right amount of shrimp to batter ratio for the perfect crunchy bite.

My friend enjoyed the nanban, but we both agreed the sukiyaki was the way to go since it came with beef, mushrooms and poached egg, along with the entire presentation of it all.

I'd come back to try some other items on the menu.

Some of the fried food was not so good, but overall it's a decent place for lunch. Service is generally quick and pleasant, but we were served with chipped glass at least twice. It's a small thing but they could do a better job.

Beautiful restaurant! Very relaxing atmosphere between the lighting and the decor . I brought my daughters and friends for dinner it was just two blocks from where we were staying. The menu items all sounded delicious and was excited to try a few things . Some items priced pretty high but I don't mind if the food is good . We tried a few of the soba dishes and some of the appetizers which all of them were delicious and simply seasoned. May be bland for some people but you appreciate the simplicity of each dish and really taste each item. I really enjoyed everything we had and the staff was great .

The bar area in this restaurant was awesome, wonderful service and great for a low key snack and sake. Loved it

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