Soba is a narrow specialism - buckwheat noodles, served hot or cold, judged on texture more than garnish - and dedicated soba houses are uncommon in New York outside a handful of rooms downtown. Kuriya has opened one on the Upper East Side, a neighbourhood not overstocked with them. It is the sort of single-dish restaurant that either justifies itself immediately or does not.
What to expect
A soba-focused Japanese menu built on buckwheat noodles. Newly opened.
Good to know
- Upper East Side, Manhattan.
- Soba - Japanese buckwheat noodles.
- Recently opened; check directly for hours and reservations.
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Common questions
What is soba?
Japanese buckwheat noodles, served hot in broth or cold with dipping sauce.
Where is Kuriya?
The Upper East Side, Manhattan.
