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    Hoban Korean BBQ

    3.4 (392 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Karli S.

    The service was awful. Our server brought our table the wrong beer and forgot another persons drink. We didn't see her again until she came back by after we were done eating and asked if we had gotten our check yet. A different employee brought out our food, didn't say anything to us, didn't explain how the grill worked, nothing. We had a good time but the service really needs some work. The food was decent, but no reason to go back. We paid $150 for everything on the table.

    Annie D.

    This was my first time at a Korean BBQ place and I am not sure I would go back. We got beef and chicken with various sides. While cooking was kind of fun, I am not sure the hassle and the price were worth the food. Maybe we didn't try the right things on the menu but I wouldn't be jumping to go back again. Service was good and they were helpful giving us an idea of what to order but maybe Korean BBQ is just not for me.

    Wendy F.

    Visiting from out of state. Food prices were extremely high here for a non AYCE spot. Service was really slow, all they did was drop off our food and not really check in on us. Could've used a refill on water's throughout dinner. Food was just okay, felt pretty mediocre to me. We also barely got any dipping sauce, and the server was nowhere to be found, had to track someone down after a while.

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    Raj D.

    Went with my cousin Sid and a couple of nephews. The Good. It's kind of fun and the staff were very sweet. The so-so. The food cuts are a bit not my style. The pork was almost all fat and to render on the grill takes forever. I ended up grilling mostly veggies. They were good. Asparagus. Mushrooms. Peppers. All. But proteins were not great.

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    Mary Y.

    When the food is great, but the services is not. This place sometimes disappoints me. This isnt the first, second, third or fourth time. This is my fifth time in the pass 3-6 years. We waited more than 45 minutes, next time reserve first. Then we waited 15 minutes to order and then waited 45 mins to get our food. We were starving watching other people eating their food. Technically we were there from 7-10. Just waiting and waiting. Im not too sure if i really wanna come back after this last time. I rather go out of state for any kbbq. The service hasnt always been my favor. However, the food . It was pretty good. The egg soufflé was super salty from top to bottom. The octopus with pork and other veggies was really yummy. I enjoy the hoban galbi, it did taste really good, so always wash your mouth down with water. The flavor sometimes too overpowering. The beef soup was good. I love how it wasnt overpower beef flavor. It can wash down a lot of the other flavor. Btw the lettuce is extra. The ambiance was ok. A lot of weird tv channels. The music was good. A lot of people enjoying their food and having a good time talking.

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    Sheldon B.

    I love Hoban! Such friendly and welcoming service, and the aroma grabs you as soon as you enter the foyer. Apple Maps mistakenly navigated me towards a Minneapolis location I've never been to as I'm only familiar with the Eagan location. And it was worth the drive to get there! It's been years since we've been here, but it brought back so many memories for my wife and I. We reminisced about what our favs were, so we ordered up! I highly recommend the bulgogi, the bibimbap, spicy wings, and how could I go without mandu?? We almost went with the pork bulgogi because it's spicy but we opted to make a return date night another time! Also, if karaoke is your thing, stop by their Do Re MI Karaoke, the rooms were packed and there was even a group of 7 ladies who were jammin out. Hoban is great for large families or groups or for a special date night. I sat right next to my bride in the booth and we had all the food in front of us, I joked that we should play the game Sushi Go! Visit Hoban, it'll become one of your instant fav's!!

    Susie R.

    Extremely overpriced bbq... The service was nice. The place is pretty big. It was difficult to find parking which sucked. The food itself was just okay. The Haemul Pajeon was really yummy. They do offer other dishes if you don't want to do BBQ. The quality of the meat was okay. It was def pricey compared to other bbq places. Probably worth visiting if you are in the area but I would def not go out of way to go here. There are way better Korean bbq places in the burbs.

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    Michaela S.

    The food was pretty good but the service wasn't too great. We made reservations and wasn't seated for a bit even though we arrived a little early. Then, we were seated but a waiter didn't come around for another 20 minutes. Lots of waiting, plus we needed to pay for parking based on time (street parking right in front) so it felt like we wasted a lot of time. We struggled to flag down our waiter and had to ask for water, but it's understandable because there weren't a lot of waiters. They seemed understaffed so we just had to be patient. The prices were a little high for Korean BBQ in my opinion, but there are no other options (around here) that I know of. The meats were pretty high quality and I'd say worth the price! I really enjoyed the food and had a lot of leftovers. We shared four orders of meats between two people and had a lot of leftovers, so just two orders would probably be enough. I highly recommend the beef tongue and pork jowl. They do charge a small fee for paying with card, but that's also understandable and isn't very big at all. Definitely a place to try for authentic Korean food and I would definitely come back. Our server was so kind and made the experience better.

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    Robert W.

    I live really close to here, but for some reason hadn't stopped by yet. Finally came by here last week with a bunch of friends since this is what I believe to be the only KBBQ place in Minneapolis due to what my local friend described as laws around heating elements at the table. I saw the mixed reviews on Yelp, so I was a bit apprehensive, but we came with a big party of 8. We were seated at two adjacent tables. They cannot combine them because the heating elements make the tables permanent fixtures which is no problem! They immediately delivered the banchan, which are basically an assortment of Korean sides including pickled radish, kimchi, etc. The setup was very solid. We ordered a big lychee soju to split and it was delicious! Fed the whole table with multiple shops for only $40 total (5/person). For the main entrees, my side ordered a beef bulgogi for the grill to split. And I also ordered a bulgogi in a bowl. The grill bulgogi was a huge portion, and the marinade was great. It's super easy to cook bulgogi if you've never done KBBQ before, I recommend it as an easy starter. This is because it's very thin and the flavor is strong so it's okay to overcook/easy to not accidentally undercook. Full steaks at KBBQ are just something I don't recommend, you are better off doing that at home. Come here for the marinated Korean specialties! Onto the bulgogi in a bowl, it came in a beautiful, attention grabbing cast iron pot that was steaming ( and (obviously) very hot to the touch. It was jam packed with ground bulgogi, lots of slices of bulgogi, some vegetables, and a healthy helping of vermicelli noodles. The soup was delicious! The bulgogi was tender and flavorful, the broth was awesome, and the noodles were superb. It can get really hot in there with the grill on so just be ready and make sure to hydrate!

    Anne C.

    Korean bbq in Minneapolis is not on par with places with large Korean populations like New York, DMV, or Los Angeles. That being said I'm very happy to have Hoban as a reasonable local option. I have been several times with large and small groups of friends, and just to be able to introduce friends who are new Korean bbq to this amazing cuisine alone makes it worthwhile to keep coming back. The food is reasonably good and there are some vegetarian options available too. And of course with a generous selection of refillable banchan (side dishes). The restaurant is spacious and I have not had problems getting a bbq table even with a large walk in group. The prices are higher than what I would spend for an average meal eating out in the Twin Cities and certainly more than what I would spend to have bbq in a more established Korean neighborhood but I think overall still reasonable for the food and experience. Not the best but a solid option for my late night Midwest kbbq cravings. Paid street parking available in neighboring streets.

    Bulgogi

    It's pretty tasty! Just a bit pricy for what it is, but it's a good spot I forgot to take pictures of the rest. beef tongue: cook with the oil salt they give you. it tastes so good. bibimbap: really good Chicken skewers: tasty, a little dry bulgogi: soft, sweet, good Overall Good flavors

    Brisket, Mandu, Japchae, Pajeon.
    Lake C.

    Visiting MSP and tried Korean BBQ at Hoban. Food was good, service was a tad slow- they were busy, and staff were friendly. Prices were average to high for the quality. Note: unfortunately, the BBQ here was not served with lettuce to make wraps. Other KBBQ places serve bbq with lettuce and sam jang, sam mu, and other sides that really compete a kbbq. I probably would check out other Korean bbq in MSP before going here again. Overall it rates a 3.5 star rating.

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    Adriana G.

    This is my third time at Hoban and it has improved a lot. Last time I visited was 2 years ago and this meal was a five star. The meat was excellent, very well seasoned-- the flavor was on point. The seafood pancake was also delicious with its dipping sauce, it was my first time trying it and would recommend it to anyone! My friends and I enjoyed the KBBQ experience we had, by far the best so far. Hoban has improved through out the years, the quality of the food is better and service is fast. Our server China was great, she was very attentive and sweet. I will definitely come back soon to try their dishes as well.

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    Is there a patio that has the grill tables?

    No. The location does not have an outdoor area.

    Is there Karaoke at this location?

    No, there's not

    Do they accept reservations or have a website?

    They take reservations for all party sizes!

    Is it all you can eat?

    I think the only AYCE foods are the pickled sides that come with an entree.

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    MINARI & The Pikok Lounge - Meat comes with these sauces & veggies

    MINARI & The Pikok Lounge

    4.4(175 reviews)
    4.0 miNortheast

    Food: The boneless chicken bites were a hit. It looks/tastes like an in-house chicken ground…read moretempura, served with a sweet & sour sauce. Sooo good! We also split a happy hour burger and each had a hand roll - they serve it fancy with a plastic sheet above the seaweed to avoid sogginess (didn't catch a pic of this but presentation was very nice!) The showstopper was the local vanilla ice cream with sesame oil (a nice twist on the olive oil on ice cream trend) and Maldon sea salt flakes. Truly such a simple yet exquisite dessert. Service: we sat at the bar and service was friendly and attentive. Our bartender/servers let us know about the happy hour and suggested a great grapefruit NA drink. Ambiance: it's a quaint and modern looking bar. Overall it's approachable but probably not great for a large group without a reservation or private party.

    Decided to try Minari for my birthday this year. All in all, we were very impressed. The service is…read moretop-notch, as is the ambiance (both some of the best in the Twin Cities). The food is mostly good, although there is something missing still that could make this restaurant truly one of the best in the state. Still, it's a great night out, especially if you like Korean and/or Chinese food. Here's a rundown: The food: First and foremost, Minari has special menus to meet many dietary restrictions. Not just symbols on one menu, but different menus depending on your restrictions. That's amazing. We ordered off of the Dairy Free (DF) menu, which does include a lot of their dishes from the regular menu. The Szechuan Ribs were my favorite, they are exquisite. The KFC wings are good too, although they could have used a bit more sauce (I am used to Korean-style wings being pretty saucy). The pork jowl was good but did not have quite enough gojuchang flavor. The accompaniments that came with it were awesome, especially the sauces. The bonchon need some work; I would love to see more traditional bonchon, ours had a couple "fusion" type dishes that were a little too contemporary for us. The drinks: The Minari Old Fashioned was AWESOME, a great drink (and the rice cracker was great too). Highly recommend this. The service was some of the best in the metro. From entering (where the host stand will make sure you have appropriate menu(s)), to the server, who was perfectly attentive and very knowledgeable about every dish, including dietary issues, to the complimentary tea and birthday sparkling wine, I can't say enough about the service here. The only weird thing is the dim sum, I would actually just put the dim sum dishes on the menu and bring them out on demand. The ambiance was really nice, and the bathrooms were clean. The final thing I would say is that I think that Minari could benefit from making their Korean dishes a little bit more traditional...as I mentioned earlier, small touches like making the wings a bit "saucier," more gojuchang flavor on the dishes that feature it, and more traditional bonchon would all be great. Still, this is a phenomenal place to dine/drink in NE Minneapolis, and if you like Korean and Chinese food, you will not be disappointed!

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    Dong Hae Korean Grill and Sushi - Starters

    Dong Hae Korean Grill and Sushi

    3.1(318 reviews)
    2.8 miDowntown Minneapolis
    $$

    Pretty much everything was average and relatively pricey for the flavor, so the most I can give is…read more3 stars because of how they have both Korean and Japanese dishes in one place. I have had Korean BBQ here before as well and honestly I thought it was pretty decent. I ordered the bibimbap and it was very sloppily made with not enough ingredients. I used a good amount of gochujang for flavor which was normal but even the vegetables included in the original bowl were very plain. The japchae was pretty good as the vermicelli noodles were very flavorful. I would've preferred to see some more bell pepper pieces in it, though. My partner got the salmon roe nigiri, the agedashi tofu, and the soft tofu stew. They thought those dishes were pretty good. The agedashi tofu specifically, however, was a bit too soft in terms of its outer skin. I don't think this establishment would be one that I'd choose to visit if I am to bring friends to either Korean or Japanese food places in the Twin Cities, and it seems like others agree according to their reviews.

    AYCE for Korean BBQ and sushi for $49 and definitely worth it in my opinion!…read more Walked in without a reservation on a Saturday evening. Plenty of tables available and lots of parking on the street. The place was pretty full by the time we left. The restaurant is huge with a good ambiance. Clean and not too loud. Bathrooms are a small journey to get to. They are shared bathrooms and on the lower level. Staff were attentive and kind. There was a call button on our table, but we never needed it. If you opt for AYCE, you mark your choices on a sheet of paper. You're given some marinated tofu, broccoli, tofu, kimchi, sprouts, greens to begin with. We ordered beef bulgogi, spicy pork, pork belly, and brisket. I probably could have done without the brisket or pork belly. Brisket dried out super fast and the pork belly was a little too fatty. Also ordered gyoza, fried rice, black bean noodles, seaweed salad, and a shrimp tempura roll. All were delicious, but we ended up with far too much food for just two people. At the end we were given ice cream. It was individually wrapped so we took it to go since we were so full. I'd definitely return again in the future!

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    AYCE Korean authentic dishes

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    JUN - Interior of veggie eggrolls ($12). Starchy and weak.

    JUN

    3.6(333 reviews)
    2.9 miNorth Loop
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    If you're looking for absolutely delicious and eye-appealing Szechuan, this place is for you…read more Everything we ordered was out-of-this-world delicious. Do yourself a favor -- order the Szechuan dumplings and the shrimp dry pot. You're welcome. The only reason I did not give this five stars is that I was a bit disappointed because they advertised 10% off in celebration on the Chinese New Year but could not honor that because no one at the restaurant knew the code to enter into the register. And the code did not appear in the email we received announcing the discount. Nevertheless, still worth it!

    The most unauthentic Chinese food you'll ever have in your life! The food here is greasy AF,…read moredisgusting. I asked for chili oil and there were literally no chili flakes in it. It was literally the top of the chili oil jar LITERALLY JUST the clear red oil like who does that??! AND an Asian person even served me that... what the HECK DUDE THAT IS MESSED UP! I have no idea why this place is still in the North Loop. The general Tsos is all fried exterior breading & very thin tough old chewy meat inside... very odd for a Chinese restaurant. Panda Express is better than here. They use real chow fun noodles, however, slimy greasy AF... so greasy... it slides off the chopsticks.. WHAT IN THE WORLD is going on here??! The small portions aren't even worth the price! Very disappointing. Who is even keeping this place open is there really an Asian mafia with all this money to lose cuz nobody I mean nobody eats here! I wish a better Asian restaurant would come in here. Nobody even eats here it's dead AF in here! Disgrace to Asian cuisine. Zero stars not even worth posting about.

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    JUN - Szechuan Dumplings

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    Diane’s Place - DIANE'S HMONG SAUSAGE

    Diane’s Place

    4.7(324 reviews)
    3.9 miNortheast
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    I was in town for work recently with 0 plans or reservations and researched this place in an uber…read morecoming straight from the airport. Cozy Hmong-American restaurant with French-influenced pastries? Count me in! I literally updated my destination to this restaurant while in the uber and decided to grab a bit of food before heading to my hotel. I had no reservation, but arriving a little after 1 pm on a Monday had no wait for a bar seat. It's such a cozy, homey restaurant with light wood, light brick, natural light, few plants inside and a very casual patio with picnic tables outside. I could see this place being a tough reservation during peak times. I hadn't eaten all day and was extremely hungry. I opted for the king crab omelette with red curry beurre blanc. I got a side of sticky rice to make it slightly heartier since I was so hungry and got some pastries to go, since I was in a bit of a time crunch to make it to my hotel and take some work calls. Service was incredibly friendly and fast. My server really did Minneapolis proud, chatted with me about my trip, gave me other great goodie recommendations to fill out my dining for the week, and overall really made the visit special. The crab omelette was unreal. Simultaneously fresh, light, but with a hint of kick and richness from the red curry beurre blanc. Excellent flavor combo. I got the crab Rangoon danish and the coconut pandas croissant to go and ate them for breakfast the next day and they were still so light and fresh with unreal flavor combos. The pandan was my favorite and I tend to be a savory over sweet pastry girl. This place is deserving of all of its hype and more. I honestly really wanted to go back and asked if I could try to sneak in a reservation to come again for later in the week, but sadly they are when I was free the rest of the time I was in town. Absolutely scheming to come back to Minneapolis just to eat here again!

    Unfortunately, our experience at Diane's Place was disappointing. Two of the front desk servers…read morewere not very helpful -- when we asked for a cold drinks menu, they told us they didn't have one. However, after we showed them the drink menu listed on their website, another server from the back was able to provide it. On top of that, our order was incorrect and our food was packaged to-go even though we requested to dine in. The food itself was decent, but it was frustrating not receiving what we actually ordered. Overall, the service and lack of attention to detail really took away from the experience.

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    bb.q Chicken Uptown Minneapolis

    bb.q Chicken Uptown Minneapolis

    4.1(97 reviews)
    0.2 miUptown
    $$

    Driving by decided to stop in to bb.q Chicken and give it a try. Very happy with our decision!…read more This is a Korean style chicken wing. They offer whole chicken, boneless and regular wings in 14 different seasoning, (Not all of the seasonings are available for the whole chicken) along with a big variety of sides. As we looked over the menu a staff member greeted us and let us look at the menu for a bit and then offered to answer any questions. We asked about a couple of the flavor options, they offered us a small sample of the seasoning to help us decide. We chose the small honey garlic wings and a small Gangnam style wings. A small is 8 wings, a medium is 16 wings and a large is 24 wings. The wings themselves are good sized. We also ordered the cheesling fries which was also a very generous portion. The wings were very crisp and hot when they came out. The kept there crunch through our whole meal! I was impressed that the breading didn't start to get soggy. The Gangnam Style was sweet and salty with a little spiciness. It was spicy for me, but very tasty. I would be able to enjoy a couple pieces but the heat would eventually get to be too much for me. The honey garlic had no spicy rating. They were a nice complement to the spicy option we chose. This is a small restaurant with about 15 tables. It's counter service and you get a number for your table. The only thing slightly negative is the floor is a little sticky. The food is worth the trip to this place!

    We drive in from the burbs to go to bb.q Chicken. The chicken is very tasty and flavorful and the…read moresides are great as well. You are also supporting a local business owner when you eat here. Great food!

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    Korea Restaurant

    3.9(229 reviews)
    3.9 miUniversity
    $$

    I like to come here for a homey Korean meal…read more My family and I ordered: seafood stone pot Stone pot bi bim bap Seafood pancake Short rib soup I wouldn't say the dishes are bursting with flavor, but it's like getting a home cooked Korean meal. Each portion was filling, and the food was hot and fresh! My least favorite thing was the seafood stone pot. I wasn't a fan of the sauce, the spiciness, and it having frozen veggies. I preferred the regular bi bim bap. I would recommend coming here!

    Probably one of my favorite Korean restaurants in the Twin Cities, if not my favorite, because of…read morehow much their food is consistently authentically on point. One can always easily find something on their menu that they can also find in Korea at a random location, and this establishment also gets the flavor right, along with the small plates that complement the meal. Whether it's the stone pot bibim-bap or just the bibim-bap, mixing rice with the given meat and vegetables, along with some gochujang, made it authentically delicious. The seafood pancake was more plain than the kimchi pancake, which was to be expected. It had the perfect amount of seafood to not make either the seafood or the pancakes overwhelming in terms of amount. The kimchi pancakes had the right kind of saltiness that was given by the kimchi. Once again, authentically delicious. The galbi tasted amazing, and I think I could taste a certain amount of butter based on the type of oiliness and saltiness that the meat had. I could remove the meat easily from the bones, and the meat was easy to chew as well. I think the black bean noodle was the only item that I was more critical about, because it was a bit watery and the sauce was plain. However, it wasn't bad at all and I still finished all of it. Just comparatively, it was less tasty, and I have had better in Korea or China. Around this area of Oak Street, if people want to look for good Korean food, there are a few very good options, and this establishment is definitely one of them. I would highly recommend it.

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