Shingen Soba Izakaya at Stix

Amazing food,
Not too pricey,
Lovely staff, super casual vibe,
Would visit again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was very disappointed with the service. My first order was made incorrectly, and when I pointed it out, there was no apology. What was more frustrating is that they tried to 'fix' the mistake by reusing the ingredients from the incorrect bowl, so the second order I received still did not match what I originally asked for. I have a photo attached showing the discrepancy between my original request and the dish I ultimately received. The food was just ok, but the lack of professionalism and poor handling of the error ruined the experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Nice little soba place in the stix food court. Chewy noodles that hit the spot. There’s a lunch special where you get noodles and a rice bowl but that’s too many carbs despite the good deal so would recommend getting tempura and sides a la carte (even though it’s pricier that way). Overall, nice place!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Hot soba with tempura was my favorite meal in Japan, and this place really hit the spot. Excellent flavors and textures. Delicious comfort food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place serve really authentic Japanese soba noodle. They have some cold noodle items which are perfect for hot Hawaii weather.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

May2025 Definitely a go to place if you are craving for Japanese 🍜 noodles. Servings are ample and the proprietress was gracious to offer Sobayu as well.

The place is simple but clean and authentic.

Ideal for quick eats and for solo to small group diners

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

One of the worst foods we had in Honolulu.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Our favorite restaurant in the Stix complex. Love the cold soba noodles and beef bowl combo.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Noodles, Dipping Sauce, Shingen Salad, Dinner Combo

Excellent Soba noodles, we particularly enjoy the Green noodles (Moringa) and Purple noodles (Ube). Always great service. We come a lot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a great dinner at Shingen on Kalākaua! The ambiance is warm and inviting, with a cozy view into the kitchen and a nice mix of casual and intimate vibes.

The food really impressed us — we ordered cold soba noodles with dipping broth and leeks, skewered beef, mini sausages with greens, and crispy fried oysters. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The soba had a great texture, the beef skewers were juicy with just the right char, and the little sausages added a fun, savory touch. The fried oysters were especially good — crispy on the outside and tender inside.

We also enjoyed a refreshing green tea drink that balanced the meal nicely. Service was friendly and efficient without being overbearing.

Overall, a fantastic spot for high-quality Japanese comfort food in Waikiki. Definitely recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I came across this place because I didn't want to go to another place that we were at. What's my lucky day excellent place to eat. Most of all the service was great the food was great service was great. Recommend this place good value and food server was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cold Soba w Side Tempura

Absolutely fabulous soba, both warm and cold. Staff was incredible as well as the soba. Would definitely go again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cold Soba w Side Tempura, Noodles

Great place for udon! Glad we stumbled upon this place. They have thin udon noodles. Ordered the ube and the green one. Both were delicious! Will definitely come back. Its a bit hard to find but worth it. Its a shame its not situated with heavier pedestrian traffic.

PS Our server Ami was so friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hidden gem. Highly recommend the appetizers

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolute gem of a place. The soba noodles are SO delicious, and the staff are so sweet. I kept coming back during my vacay because I couldn’t forget this restaurant. They sell a variety of other dishes as well: mochi, rice bowls, salads, meats, etc. I highly recommend the cold soba noodles. Didn’t enjoy the hot soba noodles as much as the cold ones.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cold Soba w Side Tempura, Noodles, Dinner Combo, Cold Noodle