Sobaya

Neighborhood folks know to head to this busy little shop if they are in the mood for great homemade Japanese food but on a tight budget. Cozy Sobaya, tucked away between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, offers diners a nice, quiet dining room and friendly waitstaff – the perfect mix for a relaxing evening out. Specialties include their soba noodles and miso udon, but other choices are equally tasty. For dessert, you'll definitely want to try some of their delicious homemade ice cream. A word to the wise: the honey-wasabi is best. TRAIN: L to 3rd Ave; 6 to Astor Pl