Name: Shimbashi Soba
Address: 290 Orchard Road, #B1-41, Paragon, Singapore, 238859, SG
Telephone: +65 6735 9882
Price range: $$

Question 1

What is Shimbashi Soba?

Accepted Answer

Shimbashi Soba (新橋そば) is a specialist soba restaurant in the basement of Paragon on Orchard Road. Part of the RE&S Group. The soba is hand-rolled daily from pesticide-free buckwheat grown in Tasmania, following the San-tate (三たて) process: freshly milled (Hiki-tate), freshly made (Uchi-tate), freshly cooked (Yude-tate). A soba master works behind a glass counter visible to diners.

Question 2

How much does Shimbashi Soba cost?

Accepted Answer

Cold soba: Seiro from S$12.80++, Duck Tsukemen Seiro S$21.80++, Tempura Seiro S$27.80++. Hot soba: Kamo Nanban S$21.90++, Tempura Soba S$27.80++, Wagyu Soba S$24.90++. Donburi/Bento from ~S$20++. Lunch sets available. Most diners spend S$20-35++ per person.

Question 3

Where is Shimbashi Soba?

Accepted Answer

Paragon #B1-41, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859. Basement level. Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS22), about 3 minutes walk.

Question 4

Is there a vegetarian menu?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Shimbashi Soba has a dedicated vegetarian menu with 5-6 options. Vegetarian soba uses konbu (kelp) seaweed and soy sauce stock instead of bonito/mackerel. Vegetarian items are deep-fried in a dedicated fryer with vegetarian oil, kept separate from non-vegetarian items. No meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, honey, onions, garlic, or spring onions. Note: refined sugar and rice wine are used, so may not suit all vegans.

Question 5

What is San-tate?

Accepted Answer

San-tate (三たて) is the gold standard of soba preparation, meaning three freshnesses: Hiki-tate (挽きたて, freshly milled buckwheat), Uchi-tate (打ちたて, freshly hand-rolled), and Yude-tate (茹でたて, freshly cooked to order). Most soba restaurants skip one or more steps. Shimbashi Soba performs all three daily, which produces soba with a texture and aroma significantly superior to pre-made alternatives.

Question 6

Where does the buckwheat come from?

Accepted Answer

Tasmania, Australia — pesticide-free buckwheat specifically selected for soba production. Shimbashi Soba claims to be the only Japanese restaurant in Singapore importing fresh buckwheat from Tasmania. The flour is ground in-house daily using a stone mill visible to diners.

Question 7

How does Shimbashi compare to other soba in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Shimbashi Soba is widely considered the best specialist soba restaurant in the Orchard area. The San-tate process and Tasmania buckwheat put it a level above soba served as a side dish at general Japanese restaurants. Reviewers consistently note the springiness, smoothness, and distinct buckwheat flavour. The only caveat: the tempura is described by some as slightly oily compared to specialist tempura restaurants like Tempura Shige.

Question 8

Is Shimbashi Soba halal?

Accepted Answer

No. Non-vegetarian menu includes duck, prawn tempura, and other non-halal items. The vegetarian menu is available but the restaurant itself is not halal-certified.

Ten Don	~S$22++
Karaage Bento	~S$20++
Vegetarian Soba	From S$14.90++
Shimbashi Roll	S$12.50++
Soba Cha Dessert	~S$8.90++

Shimbashi Soba

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