Reviews for Soban in Los Angeles, CA
The restaurant is a very tiny place but the food and the service were amazing. I had ordered the braised cod which was bit spicy... but it does have many of other spices aromas, the flavor was so rich and it's cooked with other vegetables such as potatoes,radish and pumpkin. I also got served other pickled traditional Korean side dishes and a bowl of rice. The dishes are sharableand I do recommend to go as a group to even enjoy the experience of Korean food. I will go back to try more of their dishes. Read more
The food isn't bad but it wasn't worth the price and all the hype. Side dishes were good and the servers were very attentive.... The short rib was very average in taste for the hefty price tag. Spicy pork was neither spicy nor seasoned adequately. Thegrilled fish set was average in taste. Everything on their menu can be had for less in other K town restaurants and in fact Ican probably make the same items just as good as home. For those who are new to Korean cuisine, this may be an experience but itwould be an underwhelming experience for those familiar with Korean food. Read more
The raw crab tastes clean and like a jelly. Galbijjim is great but within our expectations. The seafood and tofu pancake is... really good. Overall the food is decent but on the pricey side. Service can be a bit slow since essentially one owner runs thewhole restaurant but she is very friendly. Read more
Small menu. Lots of side dishes. The taste is excellent. Each dish has a distinctive taste to the spiciness. The cod fish... special is fresh and tender. Not cheap, but well worth it. Read more
I was extremely disappointed in the food, given the hype around this place. The crab didn?t taste fresh at all, and was very... bland. It?s hard to believe it?s the same dish as the marinated crab I?ve had in Seoul. The spicy pork bulgogi was likewiseextremely bland. The only redeeming item was the galbi jjim which was good but nothing noteworthy, especially with so many greatoptions for it in ktown. The staff were very friendly though, which was nice. Read more
I didn?t wait too long to get a seat. The raw marinated crab is a bit below my expectation since it seems the crabs is not... marinated for enough time. It?s a bit plain. After having it, I feel a bit irritated in my mouth. Read more
Absolutely love Soban. Hands down some of the best food I've had the pleasure of eating. This place has such a homely, yet high... end feel to it. The mother-daughter duo who run the place give it that gusto that makes this place that much better of amexperience. The cuisine is some of the best in the world. Can't get enough of the soy sauce marinated crab, spicy braised shortrib, and the bountiful amounts of panchan. This place has my heart and stomach for life!!l Read more
Small cozy place. The braised black cod is quite delicious although it?s a bit expensive. The seafood tofu pancake is good too.... Bibimbap and beef bulgogi are just okay though. Read more