Soba Ikkon

Restaurant Details

Soba is a simple man’s food. Made from a precise ratio of buckwheat and occasional wheat flour, kneaded with water, and, when done authentically, hand-cut with a special soba kiri knife.

At Soba Ikkon, a newcomer in Ebisu’s burgeoning food scene, soba’s simplicity is made special. The restaurant leans on familiar, time-honored techniques while offering a fresh take on what makes soba a great dish that has been refined since the Edo period.

Though recently opening its doors in 2024, the restaurant already has its cult dish: the nihachi soba, made from its own blend of flour. Like its name, which means “two and eight” in Japanese, the nihachi soba is created from a 2:8 ratio of wheat flour and buckwheat flour. The noodles are served in a traditional seiro basket. As diners slurp the noodles, they are greeted with a subtle yet delightful aroma that deepens with every bite.

The crowd’s favorite is the bukkake soba — chilled noodles topped with a pour-over sauce. Dipping sauces for their large seiro soba offers six types of dipping sauce options, ranging from classic duck broth to rich sesame or savory beef sukiyaki with Kujo leeks. On weekends, a full lunch menu features tempura and grilled dishes, while the evening menu morphs into a kaiseki-style course, featuring seasonal ingredients and alcohol pairings.

The restaurant has the right personality for frivolity, too. The open kitchen’s energy spills into the dining space, where organic Japanese modern design highlights the beauty of raw wood. Pendant lanterns with crumpled washi-paper textures cast a warm, golden glow. With informed service and the team’s calming presence, it’s no wonder it’s been gaining traction since.

Soba Ikkon Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Soba Ikkon Business Days

Soba Ikkon Address

1-21-17 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013

Soba Ikkon Access Info

• Soba Ikkon is a 4-minute walk from Ebisu Station on the JR lines or a 6-minute walk on the same station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.

Soba Ikkon Phone Number

Soba Ikkon Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.