First time here. This place has gotten some good press lately, and people have been buzzing about it. We stopped in a little after noon on a Saturday. There were several other small groups eating inside. Food: For lunch, I got the bulgogi, along with purple rice, mandu (dumplings), and mashed sweet potato salad. My wife got the honey garlic chicken, japchae, and sesame slaw. There were some really good parts and some that were disappointing and underwhelming. For starters, the hot (temperature) entrées weren’t really hot. I would say everything was warm. It looked like they were keeping things fresh by only having a small amount in the warming trays, and maybe we got the last of it before another batch was made. Both of the main entrées had great flavor. The bulgogi was very tender, and the marinade flavors were delicious. The honey garlic chicken was also very good, but again suffered from only being warm. The mashed sweet potato salad was a nice surprise and was chilled nicely. The mandu (dumplings) were a bit bland and really needed a bit of soy sauce to add interest. Service: All of the folks who took care of us were very pleasant. They did a great job welcoming us as soon as we entered. We were unsure about some of the items, and they explained them clearly and gave us time to decide. You can order from a list of standard combinations or customize with a starch, protein, and sides. Easy peasy. Genuine smiles, and we felt appreciated. Atmosphere: The place is located in a small strip mall, with lots of natural light coming in through the large front windows. There are several tables and high-tops in the front, with additional tables toward the rear. It’s easy to figure out where to go to order. The paper menus and menu board are easy to read, and there are placards that describe what you’re looking at. If I came back, I would definitely get the bulgogi again and would just hope that it and the other items were served at a better temperature.
Soban Korean Eatery
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First time here. This place has gotten some good press lately, and people have been buzzing about it. We stopped in a little after noon on a Saturday. There were several other small groups eating inside. Food: For lunch, I got the bulgogi, along with purple rice, mandu (dumplings), and mashed sweet potato salad. My wife got the honey garlic chicken, japchae, and sesame slaw. There were some really good parts and some that were disappointing and underwhelming. For starters, the hot (temperature) entrées weren’t really hot. I would say everything was warm. It looked like they were keeping things fresh by only having a small amount in the warming trays, and maybe we got the last of it before another batch was made. Both of the main entrées had great flavor. The bulgogi was very tender, and the marinade flavors were delicious. The honey garlic chicken was also very good, but again suffered from only being warm. The mashed sweet potato salad was a nice surprise and was chilled nicely. The mandu (dumplings) were a bit bland and really needed a bit of soy sauce to add interest. Service: All of the folks who took care of us were very pleasant. They did a great job welcoming us as soon as we entered. We were unsure about some of the items, and they explained them clearly and gave us time to decide. You can order from a list of standard combinations or customize with a starch, protein, and sides. Easy peasy. Genuine smiles, and we felt appreciated. Atmosphere: The place is located in a small strip mall, with lots of natural light coming in through the large front windows. There are several tables and high-tops in the front, with additional tables toward the rear. It’s easy to figure out where to go to order. The paper menus and menu board are easy to read, and there are placards that describe what you’re looking at. If I came back, I would definitely get the bulgogi again and would just hope that it and the other items were served at a better temperature.
This was my first time visiting this restaurant. I was greeted with a smile and a Korean greeting when I entered. The employee was so helpful as she walked me through the menu. I order the spicy zesty chicken with rice, japchae noodles, deep fried Mandu and kimchi. I will definitely pay this location another visit when I am back in town.
This was my first time visiting this restaurant. I was greeted with a smile and a Korean greeting when I entered. The employee was so helpful as she walked me through the menu. I order the spicy zesty chicken with rice, japchae noodles, deep fried Mandu and kimchi. I will definitely pay this location another visit when I am back in town.
Their bulgogi is fresh and good!!!! All the banchan seems so gooooood too! Especially japchae, oi kimchi,the sesame salad. The rice is perfectly cooked. 10/10! I wish I lived close to this place😭 The employees are kind and helpful! Very welcoming place❤️