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Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Collingwood

140 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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Find Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Collingwood

140 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 3 9193 9097
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar - Collingwood

Fresh buckwheat soba made in-house and a dedicated gluten-free kitchen make this Collingwood bar a rare find. On Smith Street, diners settle in for teishoku set trays loaded with light tempura, duck broth, and crisp karaage—free from coeliac anxiety. Pair cold noodles with customizable flights of dry sake, or duck past the street window for quick sushi on the run.

  • 100% Gluten-Free Kitchen: The entire menu operates gluten-free, serving coeliac-safe tempura, gyoza, and crispy karaage.
  • Fresh In-House Soba: Buckwheat soba noodles are made fresh in-house daily, served warm in broth or chilled for dipping.
  • Smith Street Takeaway Window: A walk-up street counter dispenses sushi rolls, karaage chicken, and hot miso soup on the move.
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Why Choose Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar

Authentic handmade soba and traditional Japanese comfort dishes crafted in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen.

  • Dedicated 100% Gluten-Free Japanese Menu

    The venue operates an entirely gluten-free Japanese kitchen, allowing coeliacs and diners with gluten intolerance to enjoy tempura, karaage, and noodles without fear of contamination.

    Food is always great here! 100% gluten free menu, yuzu cocktails and mocktails are always super fresh and delicious.

    Taylor Leigh-Jones

  • Convenient Street-Facing Takeaway Window

    A street-facing service window provides quick access to grab-and-go sushi rolls, fried chicken, and hot miso soup along Smith Street.

    There is a street serving window serving ready made food varieties of Sushi rolls, chicken and miso soup.

    Ninjazu Zu

  • Daily In-House Fresh Handmade Soba

    Buckwheat soba noodles are crafted fresh in-house every day, delivering authentic chew and deep nutty flavor across seasonal hot and cold preparations.

    They make their own soba noodles in house daily and have so many vegetarian and vegan options!!

    lilfooddiarymelb

  • Crisp Tempura and Seasonal Soba Dishes

    Traditional noodle bowls are served alongside seasonal tempura fried with a light, crisp batter and clean, balanced dashi broth.

    I ordered the tempura soba and everything was spot on: light, crisp batter, clean broth, and well-balanced flavours.

    Leon B

  • Worry-Free Ordering for Coeliacs

    Coeliac diners experience immediate relief and delight being able to order freely from an entire Japanese menu without hesitation or safety concerns.

    to have such delicious food and for it to be gluten free actually made me cry with delight.

    Amarylise Bessey

  • Nourishing Comfort Without the Heavy Feeling

    Guests enjoy deeply comforting, authentic Japanese comfort food that leaves them feeling completely satisfied and nourished rather than heavy.

    Prices are reasonable for the quality, and you walk out feeling satisfied but not heavy.

    Leon B

Our most-loved handmade soba dishes and Japanese staples

  • Karaage Chicken

    the karaage chicken is amazing

    Katarina S

  • Tempura Soba

    I ordered the tempura soba and everything was spot on: light, crisp batter, clean broth, and well-balanced flavours.

    Leon B

  • Red Dragon Soba

    Major fan of the Red Dragon Noodles.

    Taylor Leigh-Jones

  • Duck Soba

    We had the duck soba and the red dragon. They were so flavourful and filling. Exactly what we needed on a cold night.

    Nicola Ross

Other favorites

Complementary drinks, sides, and desserts to complete your meal

  • Sake Flight

    We loved the sake flight, getting to choose either three or five of the different sake flavours!

    Ash Fisher

  • Yuzu Soda

    For drinks, the Yuzu Soda was refreshingly zesty

    Sean Han

  • Miso Soup

    The miso soup wasn't too salty, it was just nice.

    Masya Zabidi

  • Matcha and Hojicha Ice Cream

    matcha and hojicha ice cream

    Ash Fisher

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and venue touches observed by guests

  • Street Walk-Up Service Window

    The venue maintains a dedicated street-facing walk-up window serving ready-made gluten-free sushi rolls, chicken, and miso soup for quick grab-and-go ordering.

  • Customizable Multi-Sake Tasting Flights

    Guests can customize their own tasting flight by selecting either three or five distinct sake varieties during dinner.

  • Hands-On Dietary Consultations

    Even during busy services, staff take deliberate time to consult and walk guests through suitable options across gluten-, dairy-, and nut-free requirements.

  • Bar Seating with Device Charging Outlets

    Bar-style seating stations come equipped with built-in charging outlets for guests needing to power devices while dining.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the food safe for coeliacs and gluten-free diets?

Yes. The menu is entirely 100% gluten-free and coeliac-safe, covering items typically containing gluten such as tempura, karaage, and handmade soba noodles.

Do you need to book a table in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for peak times and weekend dinner service when the dining room gets packed. Reservations are accepted.

Are the soba noodles made fresh in-house?

Yes, the kitchen makes its own fresh buckwheat soba noodles in-house daily, prepared for both chilled dipping and warm broth dishes.

Can you order quick takeaway from the street?

Yes, takeout is available, and there is a street-facing service window along Smith Street offering quick grab-and-go sushi rolls, chicken, and miso soup.

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