Soba

Blake Humphrey 3 months ago

Visited Soba in Shadyside for a birthday celebration. Put simply, it measured up! The atmosphere is sublime, and the food is top notch. Already looking forward to another visit.

Noah 7 months ago

Soba offers some great culinary variety and has a well designed, modern space that isn’t overcrowded. Prices range but aren’t unreasonable an actually may sit a bit below the rank that Maps has given ($50-100 per person feels actually higher than needed, which I would rarely say honestly). So you may be able to be quite satisfied here in the 30-60 range. Sushi options are limited but some strong plays in the other entrees seem to make up for it. The softshell crab is a delightful dish with a rich elegant sauce that bats above its weight. Some of the other sauces leave a bit to be desired. The soy sauce feels a bit watered down and I worry about artificial inclusions in some of the staple offerings, but it’s hard to tell without any real sourcing or sustainability guidelines present. Would love to see that in the future. Service wasn’t rushed, and the waiters are knowledgeable about the menu + happy to shift things around to meet diner needs. If you’re in a rush, you may find it a bit slow but that isn’t affecting my review. Parking is limited but valet is offered at no charge which is great. Some things to work on but definitely not shabby overall and we left quite pleasantly f

Katie Grube 7 months ago

An exceptionally refined dining experience from start to finish. My husband took me here for dinner, and we were thoroughly impressed by every detail — from the ambiance to the presentation. The atmosphere exuded understated luxury, creating the perfect setting for an intimate evening. The sushi was beautifully prepared and impeccably fresh, each piece thoughtfully composed with balance and precision. While the California roll did not quite meet the same standard for us, the overall culinary execution was outstanding. We concluded the evening with the tiramisu, which was exquisite — delicately layered, indulgent yet light, and the perfect finale to an elegant meal. A truly memorable experience that we greatly enjoyed.

Hope Williams 7 months ago

Super easy to get to, and very much appreciated the valet parking as we’re not from Pitt and lots of street parking was unavailable due to the snow. We chose the four course Valentine’s Day menu and did not regret it at all!!! There were 3 options for each course. Every course was amazing and we loved trying each other’s options, although we both got the filet, because who can resist a filet??? His dessert was really good, but mine was AMAZING!!

Namrata D 9 months ago

We had an incredible meal at Soba! If you are looking for unique Pan-Asian flavors in Pittsburgh, this is the spot. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, and we were really impressed by the generous portion sizes and the lightning-fast, attentive service. A few highlights from our meal: Roasted Cauliflower: Roasted to absolute perfection. The chili oil dressing added the perfect kick—highly recommend! Chopped Salad: Honestly one of the best salads I’ve had. The papaya pieces were fresh, and the crunchy topping added a great texture. Thai Curry with Crunchy Noodles: Rich, flavorful, and the crunch from the noodles made it stand out. Kid-Friendly: Our kid absolutely loved the edamame. The portion was huge, and she still managed to polished off almost the entire thing! Great atmosphere and even better food. We will definitely be back!