Bar Soba Byres Road

We came to Byres road on Saturday pretty last minute but the staff did their best to accommodate us & get us a table, the service was 10/10 as where the drinks. We ended up staying for food which I’m glad we did, tasty food - great portions - well presented, couldn’t ask for much more. The girl Ellie who sorted our table was brilliant, she went over and above for us! Already booked to come back next weekend :)

I had a beef wrap called beef burger at Bar Soba this afternoon. It actually was very tasty however I would have liked to eat a burger with their good looking burger buns rather than a wrap. Their fries were good too. The cocktails are delicious. I love that they have a very big student discount and they are society-friendly as well. Staff was nice and patient with a big group. Nice atmosphere and interior. Recommend a visit! However, keep in mind that this is an Asian fusion restaurant, therefore their dishes are a mix of different cultures and isn't like traditional Asian food.

Staff was very friendly and everyone had a tasty dinner although the menu could do with a spice scale. Some spicy dishes on the menu singed off your taste buds while others weren't overpowered. Maybe something to ask the waiter next time. But overall nice experience. Would go again (and hopefully I won't forget my student discount next time)

I went to Bar Soba alone, to dine after a concert in Oran Mor, even though I appeared without booking they accommodated. The service was exemplary, they didn't hover and interject they just seemed a lot more intuitive; they came when things were finished or when I looked for assistance. I had prawn dumplings and chicken saté, without exaggeration these were the best of either I've EVER had! The dumplings were lightly fried and had a sumptuous filling. The saté tasted chargrilled but juicy with a slight topping of roasted peanuts and the sauce was glossy and rich. I had the chicken katsu for main, and I'll be damned: in 15 years of dining UK wide I've not had a combination of just enough rice to chicken ratio, which is rare (normally cheaper/shoddy places bulk on rice). The katsu it's self was exceptionally crispy whilst being juicy and visually pleasing! Just excellent food, executed exceptionally. I asked for water to start (normally this elicits a 'eurgh' and rolled eyes) and it was nice, whilst I browsed the drink menu. I had an old fashioned, a chocolate orange coffee martini and a Russian sailor. All were made to be aesthetically and olfactory pleasing! The old fashioned was brilliant, a must! Often people forget to spritz with citrus zest to tie in the bouquet but it was all there! The martini was decadent but not overpowering and the Russian sailor was new to me... Really creamy but balanced. I spent over 3 hours there, wasn't rushed, was expertly taken care of, the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. The shocker? The bill. I had guesstimated it to be double what I paid. I dine out alone often (especially due to work/commitments) and I find you're normally neglected, it's assumed you'll be a low yield as for purchase and I'd assume tip. It was the opposite in Bar Soba, my service was as great as everyone around me, and even though I was the last person there they never once even instigated me leaving with "would you like the cheque?". I'll definitely be back, new Asian favourite with a killer drinks menu! I really appreciated the service, food, drink and finesse of it all. Seriously, forget the other places in Byres Road, go here even if it's for finger food and a drink.