Sobaichi at Go Akihabara
Location: Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 1 Chome−17−6 そばいちエキュート秋葉原店
Akihabara, Tokyo
A laid-back soba restaurant inside ecute Akihabara, serving freshly made buckwheat noodles near the station.
A laid-back soba restaurant inside ecute Akihabara, serving freshly made buckwheat noodles near the station.
Sobaichi sits within ecute Akihabara, the shopping and dining area connected to JR Akihabara Station, offering a calm place to slurp freshly prepared soba in the middle of the electric town bustle. The kitchen focuses on Japanese buckwheat noodles, served either hot in a fragrant broth or chilled with a dipping sauce.The menu typically features classic options such as mori, zaru, and kamatama soba, alongside seasonal toppings and set meals. Opening hours follow the ecute complex, so it is convenient for breakfast, lunch, or a quick dinner before the last train.
For travellers, this is a dependable spot to enjoy a proper Japanese noodle meal without leaving the station building. Its location makes it ideal for recharging between Akihabara's arcades and anime shops.
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TK***
The tempura is delicious. -- The breakfast set meal is half a bowl of soba noodles, rice, natto, and an egg. …
ジ***
The soba is delicious! 630 yen for a block of tofu soba. The tofu and soba go well together, making it healthy and perfect for dieting. …
ks***
A convenient soba restaurant in the station. The chrysanthemum tempura is crispy and delicious. The price is reasonable, but the advantage is that it comes out quickly. The restaurant is also quite spacious. The chrysanthemum tempura starts selling from 10:00.
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Sobaichi
Sobachi Shop Front Exterior
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Yobaiichi Storefront
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Restaurant Entrance with Staff and Signage
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Sobaichi Soba Shop Front
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Tokyo Food Bar Exterior
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Sobaichi Shop Front
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Sobaichi Shop Front
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Tokyo Food Bar Entrance
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Sobaichi Restaurant Entrance
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Daimaru Obaichi Storefront
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Sobaichi Soba Shop Front
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Tokyo Food Bar Exterior
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Sobaichi Shop Entrance
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Sobaichi Storefront
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Soba Noodle Bowl with Tempura and Egg
A bowl of soba noodles topped with a piece of tempura, a raw egg yolk, and shredded vegetables. Accompanied by small bowls of pickled cabbage and green onions on a black tray.
Somen Noodle Bowl with Toppings
A bowl of somen noodles in a dark broth, topped with crispy tempura bits and an egg yolk. Accompanied by small side dishes including seaweed and pickled vegetables.
Soba Noodles with Broth
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Bowl of Soba Noodles with Tofu and Seaweed
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Ramen Bowl with Tofu Salad
A bowl of ramen noodles in a dark broth, topped with a generous portion of green tofu salad (menma) and a slice of pickled radish. A small side dish of shredded cabbage is placed beside the main bowl on a black tray.
Soy Sauce Noodle Meal Set
A black tray holds a Japanese meal set featuring soba noodles with green onions and a pickled radish slice, rice topped with a raw egg yolk, a small bowl of red sauce (likely miso or spicy mayo), and a side of creamy sauce.
Tohachi Self-Service Kiosk Area
Two white self-service kiosks with touchscreens and card readers, branded 'Tohachi' (とばいち). Above them are illuminated menu boards displaying ramen dishes with prices in yen. A QR code is visible on the right kiosk. Posters and notices are affixed to the wall beside the machines.
Japanese Noodle Bowl with Tofu and Scallions
A bowl of noodles topped with a large piece of fried tofu and garnished with sliced scallions, served on a black tray alongside a wooden spoon and a small dish of chopped green onions.
Yakisoba with Tamagoyaki and Onions
A tray containing a bowl of yakisoba topped with tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) and garnished with a slice of daikon radish. Accompanying the dish is a small bowl of chopped scallions, a glass of water, and chopsticks on a black lacquered tray.
Soba Noodles with Garnish
A bowl of soba noodles served in a white dish, garnished with a slice of daikon radish and pink sauce. Accompanied by a small side dish containing chopped green onions and wasabi on a black tray.
Soba Noodles with Tofu and Greens
A bowl of soba noodles topped with green leafy vegetables, a slice of radish with pink markings, and shredded tofu. Accompanied by a small side dish of pickled cabbage and wasabi on a black tray.
Sobaichi Food Court Interior
Interior view of a food court featuring the Sobaichi soba noodle shop with customers ordering at self-service kiosks, staff preparing food behind glass counters, and seating areas with luggage nearby.
Oibachi Self-Service Kiosk
Two self-service kiosks with digital menus and payment terminals, displaying ramen dishes like green onion soup and curry rice. Posters above show food items with prices in yen.
Soba Noodle Menu Display
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Curry Rice Bowl with Meat and Shredded Vegetables
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Ramen Bowl with Side Dish
A black tray holds a bowl of ramen topped with seaweed, bonito flakes, and a pickled egg slice. Beside it is a small dish of sliced green onions in a light sauce.
Tempura Tofu and Shrimp Bowl
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Interior Display Shelf with Ceramics and Artwork
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Interior of a Japanese restaurant or cafe
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Ramen Bowl with Toppings
A bowl of ramen featuring crispy fried onions, seaweed, and a slice of radish on top, served in a white ceramic bowl on a black tray.
Soba Noodles with Tofu and Fish Flakes
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Food Display in Kitchen
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Soba Noodles with Tofu and Nori
A bowl of soba noodles served in a light broth, topped with nori seaweed and a slice of tofu marked with a red '1'. The dish is presented in a white ceramic bowl on a wooden table.
Ramen Bowl with Tofu and Nori
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Soba with Tempura Topping
A bowl of soba noodles topped with crispy tempura, served in a blue and white striped bowl. Accompanied by a glass of water and a small dish of sliced green onions.
Soy Milk Ramen with Breaded Cutlet and Soft-Boiled Egg
A bowl of soy milk ramen featuring thin noodles, a breaded cutlet patty, and a soft-boiled egg with pink branding on top. Accompanied by small bowls of sliced green onions and white sauce (likely mayonnaise or garlic sauce), served on a dark wooden tray with a matching wooden spoon.
Dombiichi Self-Service Kiosk
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Soba Noodles with Tofu and Greens
A bowl of soba noodles topped with a large mound of green vegetables, possibly seaweed or spinach, and a slice of pickled radish. A small side dish contains shredded daikon radish and wasabi paste, all served on a black tray.
Ceramic Display Shelf
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Receipt of a cold dish
A receipt showing the purchase of one serving of 'cold' (likely a cold noodle or rice bowl) from 'Sobaichi Ecute Autumn Haru-ya'. The total price is 690 yen, with no tax included.
Ramen Bowl with Egg and Toppings
A bowl of ramen noodles topped with a large slice of fried egg, shredded cabbage, green onions, and sesame seeds, served on a black tray alongside a cup of water.
Soba Noodles with Tofu and Katsuobushi
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Restaurant Interior with Customers
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Soba Noodles with Side Dishes
A bowl of soba noodles topped with seaweed and a slice of radish, served on a black tray alongside a small bowl of pickled vegetables and two pieces of fried tofu in a clear container.
Curry Rice Meal
A metal bowl containing white rice and curry sauce, placed on a black tray with two small side dishes (fried onions and pickled vegetables), accompanied by a spoon.
Soba Noodle Bowl with Side Dishes
A bowl of soba noodles topped with a fried pancake, accompanied by small bowls of pickled vegetables and sliced meat, along with a glass of water on a wooden tray.
Soba Noodles Meal Set
A Japanese meal set featuring soba noodles in broth, a side of rice with sliced meat, and a small plate of shredded cabbage.
Japanese Ramen Bowl with Tonkatsu and Scallions
A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring a large piece of fried pork cutlet (tonkatsu), noodles, broth, and a slice of white radish on top. Accompanied by a small side dish of sliced scallions in a red bowl, wooden chopsticks, and a wooden spoon, all arranged on a black lacquered tray.
Soba Menu Display
A digital menu board showing a selection of soba noodles and rice dishes, including morning specials available until 10 AM. The display includes images of the food items with prices listed in yen.
Sobaiichi Menu Display
A close-up of a menu board featuring a curry rice dish with white rice and brown gravy, accompanied by small side dishes. The price is listed as 590 yen.
Noodle Shop Kiosk Screen
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Soba Noodle Menu Display
A digital menu board showing various soba noodle dishes with prices in yen, including Tempura Bits Soba and Edible Wild Plants Soba.
Price Change Notice
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Sobaichi Noodle Shop Interior
Interior view of a Sobaichi noodle shop featuring two self-service ordering kiosks with digital menus, illuminated signage above the counter displaying Japanese and English text, and visible kitchen equipment in the background.
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