Soba Ichi – Japanese
This serene destination celebrates the ancient artistry of buckwheat, where the earthy aroma of freshly stone-ground flour fills a space defined by minimalist elegance and quiet craft. Diners delight in the satisfying snap of chilled seiro noodles dipped in savory dashi or the comforting warmth of kamo nanban, paired with refined small plates like velvety homemade tofu and golden, pillowy tamagoyaki.
2311A, Magnolia Street, Oakland, CA, 94607 +15104651969 https://sobaichioakland.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Soba Ichi
Dairy-Free at Soba Ichi
Soba Ichi in Oakland has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simmered Pork Shoulder, Yamaimo Salad and Goma Ae. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Soba Ichi
Soba Ichi in Oakland has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simmered Pork Shoulder, Yamaimo Salad and Duck Liver w/ Negi Shio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Soba Ichi
Soba Ichi in Oakland has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nishin Kanro-ni, Yamaimo Salad and Goma Ae. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Soba Ichi
Soba Ichi in Oakland has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yamaimo Salad and Goma Ae. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Soba Ichi
Soba Ichi in Oakland has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yamaimo Salad and Goma Ae. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Soba Ichi
Soba Ichi in Oakland has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Goma Ae, Soba Cha Gelato (Half Pint) and Soba Cha Gelato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Soba Ichi
Soba Ichi in Oakland has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Goma Ae and Tamagoyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Soba Ichi
Soba Ichi in Oakland has 11 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Croquettes, Simmered Pork Shoulder and Nishin Kanro-ni. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Soba Ichi
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Soba-ko Pate | 12.2 g | 46.8 g |
| Yamaimo Salad | 24.6 g | 26.9 g |
| Ten Seiro | 61.3 g | 20.8 g |
| Soba Cha Gelato | 10.8 g | 11 g |
| Soba Cha Gelato (Half Pint) | 10.8 g | 11 g |
| Croquettes | 16.2 g | 7 g |
| Seiro | 20.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Salmon Pressed Sushi | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Simmered Pork Shoulder | 28.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Goma Ae | 14.3 g | 3 g |
| Veggie Soba | 5.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Tamagoyaki | 10.6 g | 1.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Soba
- Seiro - $16: cold soba noodles, dipping sauce w / garnish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ten Seiro - $22: cold soba noodles, dipping sauce w / garnish, assorted tempura Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Soba - $22: soba noodles in hot broth, assorted tempura on the top Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kamo Nanban - $22: soba noodles in hot broth, sliced rare duck breasts on the top Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Soba - $22: soba noodles in hot broth, topped with mixed mushrooms Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Soba - $25: Check instagram for latest seasonal soba Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Homemade Tofu - $7: w / garnish and soy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Tamagoyaki - $8: Japanese style savory omelet, served cold Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Soba-ko Pate - $9: pate made with buckwheat, duck breast, pork belly Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly
- Goma Ae - $8: seasonal vegetable mixed with sesame sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yamaimo Salad - $9: mountain yam, myoga, mizen, shungiku, nori, wasabi sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Pressed Sushi - $12: cured w / kombu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Duck Liver w/ Negi Shio - $9: sous vide duck liver w / negi salt sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Croquettes - $12: potato, duck, pork belly, w / salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Nishin Kanro-ni - $12: simmered herring with sweet soy sauce, negi, shiso Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Simmered Pork Shoulder - $14: topped with negi Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Desserts
- Soba Cha Gelato - $8: buckwheat tea flavored gelato, lactose free Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
Retail
- Soba Cha Gelato (Half Pint) - $10: buckwheat tea flavored gelato, lactose free Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Soba Ichi x DAYBREAK SEWAWEED CO Shichimi Togarashi - $9.5: 7-spice seasoning, collaborated item
Frequently Asked Questions about Soba Ichi
- Is Soba Ichi dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Soba Ichi has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simmered Pork Shoulder, Yamaimo Salad and Goma Ae.
- What can I eat at Soba Ichi on a dairy-free diet?
- Simmered Pork Shoulder, Yamaimo Salad and Goma Ae carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Soba Ichi have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Yamaimo Salad and Goma Ae.
- Is Soba Ichi gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Soba Ichi?
- Soba-ko Pate, at roughly 46.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near Soba Ichi
- Sun Moon Studio — Japanese
- Itani Ramen — Japanese
- Uchiwa Ramen — Japanese
- Aburaya — Japanese
- Ramen Shop — Japanese
- Third Culture Bakery — Japanese
- Kirala — Japanese
- Manpuku — Japanese
- Musashi — Japanese
- Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya — Japanese
- Saga Kitchen — Japanese
- Sushinista — Japanese
