Chef Hirohisa Hayashi's Thompson Street omakase spot Hirohisa converted into a house-made soba concept that Eater NY keeps on its Manhattan Heatmap of buzzy, in-demand restaurants.
Thompson St, Soho, New York, NY



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Eater NY's Manhattan Heatmap keeps Soba Ulala on its current roster of restaurants 'drawing the most excitement, buzz, crowds, and early positive chatter,' per Eater NY, following its March 2026 opening in the longtime Hirohisa space on Thompson Street.
The restaurant takes online reservations via Resy for parties of one to five, opened up to 14 days in advance, per the venue's Resy listing. No specific reported wait time or walk-in policy has been published alongside the Eater NY heatmap mention.
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Reservations: Reservations via Resy for parties of 1-5, open 14 days in advance
No specific wait time is reported; Eater NY's Manhattan Heatmap continues to list it among the city's most buzzed-about restaurants as of July 2026.
Yes, reservations for parties of one to five are bookable via Resy up to 14 days in advance, per the restaurant's Resy page.
Walk-in policy for larger parties or same-day seating is not confirmed in current reporting.
Sources: Eater NY Manhattan Heatmap · Resy - Soba Ulala by Hirohisa