Absolutely superb service delivered by our server, Paul! Visited on Tuesday earlier this week after work with my friend and quickly noticed the stand out handling of a busy restaurant, at peak hours, flawlessly on his own. Taking orders, making drinks, delivering food and attentively ensuring each table was happy was nothing short of a masterclass.
Lost a star as my rice was undercooked, although the visit was nice and we felt welcome and cared for from start to finish.
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Courtney Dawson
Google
4 months ago
5.0
We visited Mitchell lane for a girls night mid week, the place was buzzing for a Tuesday night and had a great atmosphere. The cocktails were fabulous and well presented, the food was delicious and the staff couldn’t have done enough for us - well done and thank you for a great night, we will be back to visit soon.
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Nicol Casula
Google
6 months ago
5.0
Booked to try something different for a night out from Edinburgh.
Food delicious, massive portions, food quality top and amazing fast service.
Very very recommended.
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jamie
Google
7 months ago
5.0
Definitely worth a visit if your in glasgow.
Just off the main shopping street and very close to some great bars.
Food is delicious and portion size is decent you can't go wrong with anything on the menu but I recommend the Teriyaki (beef or chicken)
Price is good for the food and service but they have a lunch menu that is so cheap I'd definitely recommend taking advantage of it.
Drinks here are another big plus so if your going in just for a drink you'll still leave happy (try the nuclear daiquiri)
Atmosphere is very chilled so if just dropping in for lunch after shopping for a quick bite or on a date night it's perfect.
We've visited this restaurant loads of times and it never disappoints.
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Linda Gillon
Google
7 months ago
4.0
My friends and I had a lovely meal here our starters and main courses were delicious.
Lovely staff too!
Only downside is if the main door is left open the draft is horrendous
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Michael Chan
Google
8 months ago
5.0
Really cool place with amazing food options and nice staff 👌
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Sam Dunlop
Google
8 months ago
5.0
The food was amazing! We had teryaki noodles. The drinks were good but i had to get one remade as they were a little heavy on the syrup. Staff were more than happy to fix it though.
We went for the boozy brunch which was a great deal!
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Ian Cook
Google
9 months ago
4.0
Initially sat upstairs. Stools and bench seating not very comfortable. It was also very dark in there and everyone had to use the torches on their phones just to be able to see the menu. Ordered starters which took a long time to come, but were good when they finally arrived. Waitress offered to move us downstairs when a table became free and that was much more comfortable. Mains served downstairs were also good and came quicker than the starters did. Overall I liked it and the food was good. I'd go back.
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Jo Jeffreys
Google
11 months ago
5.0
Great food - we recommend the Cauliflower Bao Bun and Veggie Gyozas. Thank you to Emma for great service. We'll be back.
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Christian East
Google
3 years ago
4.0
Been here a couple of times now and the place is always busy - so worth booking in advance! Service can be a bit slow at times, but the staff are always friendly and make the experience excellent. Food is great too and they offer a lot of mid-week deals which are great value for money. Will return for sure.
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Daisy Swain
Google
4 years ago
4.0
Although it's not my number 1 place to get Asian inspired food in Glasgow, the fare here is decent enough. They've got some good flavour combinations, and the loaded fries are a particular draw although I feel like the fries themselves could be better. Having said that, my last visit was the best yet and the service was good too. Extra points for a really decent branding job on the restaurants!
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Nathan Kerr
Google
4 years ago
4.0
Had a great experience, the food I ordered was very tasty and the service was quick. The ribs were a little too dry but using the sauce from my other small dish fixed that quick! Ordered a yellow dragon cocktail (which I will add a pic of below) it was delicious and had good presentation.
Overall a nice experience and I will be going back!
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Gillian Fox
Google
4 years ago
4.0
Decent food, nice design and usually a good atmosphere. The Mitchell Lane Soba is better than the Merchant Square one, FYI!
I’ve been here a few times and the main allure is the extensive cocktail menu available - a wide variety of ingredients and recipes that you won’t find anywhere else. Often, I’ve asked for a cocktail no longer available on the menu (Osaka Sour) and the bar staff have been able to make me one. Only issue is that sometimes they run out of the foams which go on top of the cocktails but they’ll always let you know if this is the case.
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Daniel Barclay
Google
6 years ago
5.0
Amazing food and even better cocktails! My girlfriend and I came here for cocktails one night and they were one of the best in Glasgow. I'm not usually a big fan of cocktails but the bartender really put in time and effort on the drinks. Bar Soba also serves delicious Thai food if you like that type of food. Highly recommdened.
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Radhika
Zomato
May 08, 2019
4.0
I had the boozy brunch which was great value for money, you both share the starter which were dumplings, prawn crackers, chicken balls then you have a choice of five main dishes. We had chicken Katsu curry with rice which was very tasty and recommend to any diners out there.<br/><br/>You get 4 drinks per person which you choose from 4 different cocktails, bottled beer and Prosecco. The price is £25 PP
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Scottish Food Review
Zomato
Jul 23, 2015
4.0
This is a first for me, I am writing a review of a place that I have never been. I have no idea where Soba is and not a clue what it looks like inside! What I can tell you is that if you walk down Buchanan Street there is a varied selection of bars and restaurants that have taken up residence in the centre of the pavement. Each has cordoned off a rectangular plot of concrete and occupied prime space in Glasgow City Centre in an effort to attract customers to eat outdoors. Soba's little enclave caught our attention and so the wife and I sat at a table in the centre of Buchanan Street in the sunshine for some lunch. It was an early lunch and we were only the second customers inside the barriers and the staff were still setting up as we sat down.
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Scottish Food Review
Zomato
Aug 22, 2013
3.5
Soba's little enclave caught our attention and so the wife and I sat at a table in the centre of Buchanan Street in the sunshine for some lunch. It was an early lunch and we were only the second customers inside the barriers and the staff were still setting up as we sat down. We sat at a table that gave us the best possible opportunity for people-watching, a hobby that I particularly enjoy and the friendly staff brought over some menus. Lets get some negatives out the way early. Firstly the table rocked side to side l
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James Lees
Zomato
Apr 03, 2013
4.5
We know what you’re thinking – surely a restaurant & cocktail bar known for it’s South-East Asian cuisine would be one of the last places you’d expect to find a good burger in Glasgow? Well, we would have probably agreed with you before; however, when we happened to notice the Bangkok Burger, advertised as served in a roti wrap, in the window of ‘Soba’ as we tried to find somewhere to eat on a recent busy bank holiday Monday, our curiosity got the better of us… The Menu Soba, located on Mitchell Lane, is one of two in Glasgow, with the other being found on Byres road in the west end. Both venues are busting with bright, electric neon colours and try to bring the taste and style of South-East Asian street food to Glasgow. If we are out in Glasgow and in the mood for some great sushi or a big plate of Nasi Goreng, Soba would always be one of our first choices. We were interested to find out if their burger, which is the only one on the menu, could be as good as the food we’ve had there
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Jo Macleod
Zomato
Dec 02, 2012
4.5
If they sorted out the loos – this place would be tip top. If you can’t decide on the menu – I thoroughly recommend the Nasi Goreng – DELICIOUS!<br/>
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Eve
Zomato
Sep 02, 2012
0.0
First visit and I loved it. Pork wonton to start. And pad thai to follow. Starter was delicate and well presented. Main was meaty, full of flavours + textures. Great atmosphere. Ideal for a night out with friends.
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Dee
Zomato
Mar 08, 2010
0.0
Liked the main course of Basil Chilli Chicken, found the service a bit surly and it took an absolute age to catch the eye of a waiter to get the bill. The dessert of lime cheesecake was so-so.
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Ewans
Zomato
Jan 26, 2010
2.0
A bit hit and miss. Bit hit and miss<br/><br/>I've had some good meals in Soba and some bad, about 60/40 I'd say and I probably would not go back.<br/>The venue is nice enough, the Anime prints are worth a closer look and the whole bar area has a cool/kitsch feel that is less oppressive than other style bars plastered with chrome and dark wood.<br/><br/>The menu promises a lot with a wide range of Asian flavoured dishes and some staple bar items with an Asian twist. On paper the menu is a winner and well priced but it can be a bit hit and miss when it reaches the table.<br/><br/>I've had great Singapore noodles packed with flavour and a Thai spiced burger/doorstop that's had every last molecule of moisture cooked out of it, a nice Laska style curry that hit the spot and a chicken noodle special that had the grand total of one piece of chicken meat in it.<br/><br/>Soba is just too much of a gamble to return to, it might be great or it might not it could swing either way so why bother in the first place, if you want Asian the big W is just round the corner on West George St.
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Jonny
Zomato
Jul 19, 2009
4.5
A nice bar that does some good Asian influenced food that is quickly served.
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Michael Park
Zomato
May 30, 2009
4.5
A chic darkly lit bar/restaurant situated on Mitchell Lane, Soba is a great place to have a quick business lunch or enjoy a drink or two with your mates. A varied menu of east meets west, with something for everyone. Really good drinks list and quite a few foreign beers on tap. Try the miso soup and a couple trays of maki and you can't go wrong. Well worth a visit. Mick
