# Soba Dining Sora > Japanese restaurant offers a zen atmosphere with wooden furniture and soft Japanese music that supports conversation. The space feels thoughtfully designed yet can be tight for larger guests. It draws steady crowds, often with long waits, reflecting its popularity for authentic soba and side dishes. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/SobaDiningSora - Address: 1731 Buchanan St, San Francisco, California, United States - Phone: +14158593712 - Website: https://sora-sf-japantown.square.site/ ## What it is good for - Authentic — 9.2/10 - Food — 8.4/10 - Japanese Food — 8.1/10 - Soba — 8.1/10 - Tempura — 7.7/10 - Dinner Spots — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The wait for Soba can be long, but it's worth it." - "The tempura was light, crispy, and not oily at all." - "I loved the authentic soba noodles with their great texture and rich broth." ## Good to know - Expect wait times of 30-45 minutes during peak hours on weekends. - The average cost for two noodle dishes and one appetizer is around $90. - Parking is available in a garage across the street, making access easy. - Portion sizes are modest; consider ordering an appetizer to supplement your meal. - A 22% tip is automatically added to the bill after tax in San Francisco. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.