This hole-in-the-wall soba-specialist isn't the kind of place you'd want to share with your friends. Seatings are limited (mostly two-seaters) in the cosy eatery, which serves up freshly made soba in variants both hot and cold. Noodles come made with 80 percent buckwheat flour, imported from Japan, and 20 percent regular flour to lend a smooth, slurp-worthy texture. Have it paired with a variety of sides, from juicy pork cutlet to sweet corn fritters. The best part: a meal here comes affordably priced at under $30.
TRY You can't go wrong with the best-seller prawn tempura soba ($18).