Soba Lounge   

For every type of Asian cuisine, there's a Pittsburgh restaurant that specializes in serving it: Indica, Typhoon, Nakama are just a few of the city's big names. But Soba doesn't limit itself to a particular Asian angle; it takes the whole continent by storm. Whether you're hungering for lamb curry or sashimi, pad thai or beef teriyaki, Soba serves it all. Crafted by acclaimed chef Kevin Sousa, Soba's menu is a splash of traditional and new wave. Your head and stomach will refuse to collaborate as you try to decide between tuna tartar (soaked in wasabi-mirin sauce) or vegetarian chow fun. Peruse the wine menu and you'll find more than 40 varieties by the glass. Soba boasts an elegant interior, with romantic tables for two and windows overlooking beautiful Ellsworth Avenue. With such Oriental majesty at this spot, most guests wouldn't trade a night at Soba for all the tea in China.