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Best soba in Tokyo

Tokyo's old soba houses in Asakusa, Kanda and Nihonbashi date from the Edo period and are as much architecture as food. The contemporary hand-made soba scene is in the western suburbs along the Chuo line. Tabelog's Tokyo soba Top 100 is the right list to work from.

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Top-rated soba in Tokyo on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring soba restaurants in Tokyo right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

  1. KanjouJapanese Cuisine · Roppongi Sta. 143m
    4.28296 reviewsDinner JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  2. Teuchi Soba Jiyu SanSoba · Higashi Nagasaki Sta. 560m
    4.091,175 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  3. Sharikimon OnozawaJapanese Cuisine · Yotsuya Sanchome Sta. 228m
    4.09421 reviewsDinner JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  4. ToyodaJapanese Cuisine · Akasaka Sta. 210m
    4.0843 reviewsDinner JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999
  5. TamawaraiSoba · Meiji Jingumae Sta. 462m
    3.921,977 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  6. Soba OsameSoba · Mejiro Sta. 534m
    3.91446 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  7. Asakusa JurokuSoba · Asakusa Sta. 690m
    3.84489 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  8. Tsuchi-yaSoba · Higashi Murayama Sta. 373m
    3.82257 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  9. Ishiusuhiki Teuchi KyorakuteiSoba · Ushigome Kagurazaka Sta. 418m
    3.761,948 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  10. ShiomiSoba · Waseda Sta. 515m
    3.76508 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  11. La StradaSoba · Nakano Sakaue Sta. 212m
    3.76327 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  12. green glassSoba · Ochiai Sta. 412m
    3.76201 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  13. Kagurazaka OkawayaSoba · Kagurazaka Sta. 191m
    3.74621 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  14. Soba Ya TsukigokoroSoba · Yutenji Sta. 570m
    3.74331 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  15. Ginpachi Tei YazawaSoba · Kameari Sta. 428m
    3.731,092 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 11, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

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Where to find the best soba in Tokyo

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated soba in Tokyo clusters:

  • Kanda
  • Asakusa century-old tempura, unagi, soba and sukiyaki houses near Senso-ji
  • Nihonbashi
  • Kichijoji

What soba costs in Tokyo

Lunch
¥900 to ¥1,800
Dinner
¥1,500 to ¥4,000 at shops that also serve sake and small plates

How to order soba, reservations and etiquette are on the Soba guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for soba in Tokyo

Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Soba shops above 3.5 are hand-cutting with care.

Soba in Tokyo: questions people ask

Where is the best soba in Tokyo?

Kanda, Asakusa, Nihonbashi and Kichijoji are where Tokyo's top-rated soba clusters on Tabelog. Tokyo's old soba houses in Asakusa, Kanda and Nihonbashi date from the Edo period and are as much architecture as food. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does soba cost in Tokyo?

Lunch: ¥900 to ¥1,800. Dinner: ¥1,500 to ¥4,000 at shops that also serve sake and small plates. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for soba in Tokyo?

Soba shops above 3.5 are hand-cutting with care. The old Tokyo soba houses sit around 3.5 to 3.7 and are worth a visit for the buildings alone. Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Which neighborhood in Tokyo should I stay in for soba?

Kanda. It is one of the main areas for soba in Tokyo. Asakusa is the alternative.

Which soba in Tokyo accepts credit cards?

Many small soba shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every soba shop in Tokyo, on one map.

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