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SOBA Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA

SOBA Lounge

4.7
4.7
2851 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pan-Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Located in Shadyside, Soba draws guests in with plush comfort and gentle mystery, featuring a cascading water wall, glass staircase, and hand-painted murals. The spacious lounge and multiple dining nooks allow visitors to meet for drinks, share appetizers with friends, or enjoy a modern dining experience.

Soba cooks from the heart and features an array of small plates and entrees intended for sampling and sharing. The cuisine draws inspiration from China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand, though it also incorporates elements from other Southeast and South Asian cultures. Soba offers a seasonal cocktail list with both classic and contemporary offerings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 362-5656
  • Website
    http://soba.kitchen/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jasmine Blackshear
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available through big Catering, part of the big Burrito Restaurant Group. For information please call (412) 361-3272 ex 210.
  • Private party facilities
    Soba has a number of elegant spaces that may be reserved for parties, ranging from 8 to 150 guests.
  • Location
    5847 Elllsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
  • Neighbourhood
    Shadyside
  • Cross Street
    College Avenue
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking
  • Public transit
    71C, 75 Ellsworth and the East Busway are all convenient to Soba
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Maki & Sashimi

  • Spicy Tuna RollUS$18.00

    avocado, cucumber, tempura, spicy aioli

    • Double Salmon RollUS$17.00

      avocado, asparagus, jalapeño, tempura, king salmon roe

      • New Soba California RollUS$17.00

        surimi, hamachi, jalapeno, cucumber, avocado, tobiko, tempura, lemon

        • Vegetable MakiUS$14.00

          asparagus, persian cucumber, avocado, togarashi

          • Chirashi BowlUS$26.00

            tuna, salmon, hamachi, tobiko, seaweed salad, avocado, yuzu ponzu, shiso, sushi rice

            Soup & Salad

            • Thai Corn ChowderUS$11.00

              roasted corn, panang curry

              • Chopped SaladUS$16.00

                papaya, mango, daikon, avocado, iceberg lettuce, mint, basil, cashews, coconut tempura, spicy miso dressing

                Small Plates

                • EdamameUS$11.00

                  sea salt

                  • Edamame HummusUS$11.00

                    cilantro, lemon, garlic, orange oil, taro chips

                    • Roasted MushroomsUS$17.00

                      maitake mushrooms , basil cashew cream, miso, sweet soy, chili crisp, shiso

                      • Crispy TofuUS$15.00

                        jalapeño, peanuts, cilantro, lemongrass sauce

                        • BurrataUS$15.00

                          crostini, ikura, yuzu kosho, arugula

                          • Rock Shrimp TempuraUS$17.00

                            spicy aioli, tsume, ponzu, chives

                            • Tuna TartareUS$16.00

                              green chili vinaigrette, avocado, radish, taro chips

                              • Grilled Beef SkewersUS$17.00

                                peanuts, arugula, massaman curry

                                • Spicy Pork Lettuce WrapUS$16.00

                                  crispy rice, thai chilis, peanuts

                                  • Spicy Tofu Lettuce WrapUS$16.00

                                    crispy chickpeas, green lentils, pickled red onion, green beans, roasted corn, peanuts

                                    Dim Sum

                                    • Shrimp ShumaiUS$16.00

                                      chives, tobiko, yuzu ponzu

                                      • Chicken Bao BunsUS$13.00

                                        korean fried chicken, gochujang aioli, dill pickle, smoked trout roe

                                        • Chicken & Corn DumplingsUS$13.00

                                          roasted corn, basil, sweet vinegar dipping sauce, fried or steamed

                                          • Pork DumplingsUS$13.00

                                            sweet vinegar dipping sauce. fried or steamed

                                            • Short Rib EggrollsUS$16.00

                                              red cabbage, glass noodles, hot mustard, sambal sweet & sour

                                              • Grilled Beef SkewersUS$17.00

                                                peanuts, arugula, massaman curry

                                                Large Plates

                                                • Seared Rare TunaUS$45.00

                                                  sesame crust, korean barbeque sauce, kim chi, cucumber salad, ginger fried rice, peanuts

                                                  • Korean-Style Miso Black CodUS$47.00

                                                    pork belly, rice cake, bok choy, ssam jang, pine nuts

                                                    • Teriyaki Glazed Scottish SalmonUS$33.00

                                                      summer squash, bok choy, sticky rice, avocado puree

                                                      • Korean Fried ChickenUS$32.00

                                                        gochujang, chili sambal mashed potato, arugula, pickled carrot, breakfast radish

                                                        • Filet MignonUS$52.00

                                                          crispy potato, arugula, orange, grapefruit, miso demi-glaze

                                                          Noodles & Rice

                                                          • Pad ThaiUS$27.00

                                                            rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, tofu, peanuts, mung bean sprouts, cilantro

                                                            • Thai Chicken CurryUS$26.00

                                                              egg noodles, yellow coconut curry, bok choy, pickled red onion, cilantro, lime

                                                              • Drunken NoodlesUS$29.00

                                                                rice noodles, filet, bamboo shoots, mung bean sprouts, basil, thai chilis

                                                                • Filet Bulgogi Dolsot Bi Bim BapUS$34.00

                                                                  beef tenderloin, poached egg, pickled shiitake, mung bean sprouts, kim chi, nori, gochujang

                                                                  • Vegetable Dolsot Bi Bim BapUS$26.00

                                                                    crispy tofu, summer squash, bok choy, poached egg, pickled shiitake, mung bean sprouts, kim chi, nori, gochujang

                                                                    • Sashimi Bi Bim BapUS$48.00

                                                                      tuna, salmon, hamachi, tobiko, seaweed salad, avocado, yuzu ponzu, sushi rice, pickled shiitake, pickled red onion, crispy quinoa

                                                                      Last updated: March 6, 2022

                                                                      What 2,851 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                      4.7
                                                                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.7Food
                                                                      • 4.7Service
                                                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      SOBA Lounge is a standout dining destination in Pittsburgh, renowned for its "amazing service" and "excellent food." Guests love the inviting ambiance and attention to detail, especially during special occasions. The menu offers innovative Asian cuisine, with standout dishes like the "best Pad Thai" and "amazing bao buns." Service is consistently praised as welcoming and attentive, elevating the overall dining experience. Whether celebrating a birthday or enjoying a casual meal, SOBA Lounge is "always an exceptional experience."

                                                                      2,851 Reviews

                                                                      1. Michael

                                                                        Pittsburgh

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Perfect. I am frequently there. Ashley- server. 1st time I’ve seen her. Best server I’ve ever had. She was sweet,’funny, attentive. Love her. Great seeing Jeff per usual. So nice to go to a place where the manager remembers your name. Even the valet was great. Food so good. I ate way too much and would do it again. Love it

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                                                                      2. Moira

                                                                        Pittsburgh

                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                        vip
                                                                        5.0

                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        I could eat here every day and never be sick of it.

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                                                                      3. John

                                                                        Pittsburgh

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        2.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                                        Great food, we unfortunately got sat in a private area - just us and a wedding party. It was awkward and very noisy. Not sure why you would seat a couple in an area with a wedding.

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                                                                      4. Sarah

                                                                        Pittsburgh

                                                                        20 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        20 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Food was good but cold. Service was slow. Overall ok but would have liked to address the temperature of the food in a timely manner

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                                                                      5. Alyson

                                                                        Pittsburgh

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Great cocktails, flavorful, fresh food. Beautiful setting.

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                                                                      6. Paul

                                                                        Pittsburgh

                                                                        51 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        51 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 10, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        my first review of SOBA which is not 5*; we've been coming for years and years our drinks were flat and not cold; my wife's Kir Royale (champagne included) was not bubbly and was warm; My Prosecco had bubbles but was warm. This is what happens when the bar opens a bottle, pours some drinks, and then cant keep the bottle cold. also - why not chill the flutes? trust me, it makes all the difference in the world My wife's entree of Korean pork? was superb; the edamame was excellent; my app of crab cake dumplings was superb. BUT I always order the seared rare tuna entree; The tuna was warm at best - every other time it's like it's right off the grill/oven and is great; not this time. \ The restaurant was very busy - bit party upstairs "on the deck". we didnt see our server as often as we have at our other meals. We trust and hope our next visit will be like all of our earlier ones

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                                                                      7. Michele

                                                                        Pittsburgh

                                                                        16 reviews

                                                                        vip
                                                                        4.0

                                                                        16 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 8, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Our server was excellent. The main meal took 1 hour and 1/2 to come to table

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                                                                      8. Kenneth

                                                                        Pittsburgh

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 4, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        excellent meal with mother age 97 and daughter celebrating 36th bday. service was excellent and both daughter and mother were recognized by staff and made to feel extra welcome. the food was superb. well done soba!

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                                                                      9. Ezekiel

                                                                        Dallas

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        vip
                                                                        5.0

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 2, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Always a solid choice. Nice food and service. Pretty restaurant.

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                                                                      10. Brenda

                                                                        Pittsburgh

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 2, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        Ashley was an excellent server. I was very disappointed in the chopped salad. My husband was also disappointed in his sushi. My salad was a bowl of iceberg with scant toppings. Two pieces of fruit, one piece of avocado and 2 cashews. A total disappointment. I've had much better salads in less expensive restaurants. My husband said his sushi was tasteless. He needed soy sauce to eat it. Soba had been one of our favorites previously.

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      SOBA Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 362-5656.

                                                                      SOBA Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 2851 OpenTable diners.

                                                                      SOBA Lounge does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      7:00 p.m.
                                                                      Booked 33 times today

                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                      Google Map for SOBA Lounge

                                                                      5847 Elllsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                        College Avenue
                                                                      • Neighbourhood
                                                                        Shadyside
                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                        Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        Pan-Asian, Asian, Sushi
                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Smart Casual
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        Complimentary Valet Parking
                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                        71C, 75 Ellsworth and the East Busway are all convenient to Soba
                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                        Jasmine Blackshear
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                      • Website
                                                                        http://soba.kitchen/
                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                        (412) 362-5656
                                                                      • Catering
                                                                        Off-site catering is available through big Catering, part of the big Burrito Restaurant Group. For information please call (412) 361-3272 ex 210.
                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                        Soba has a number of elegant spaces that may be reserved for parties, ranging from 8 to 150 guests.

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