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    Soban

    4.6 (27 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ganjang gejang
    Valerie Y.

    My friends and I got the Ganjang Gejang (raw marinated crab) and the Ssam platter (pork). The Ganjang Gejang was subpar, I felt like the crab tasted too fishy and not fresh. I did enjoy the experience; they are very diligent about giving enough gloves and extra buckets for the shells. The Ssam platter was just alright; no notes :) Service was fantastic & the vibe is fine, but the food just did not stand out.

    Wen L.

    TL;DR -- Soban Korean Restaurant is a promising newcomer with food that genuinely stands out -- the cold noodle alone might be the best you've ever had. Service has some growing pains, but the friendliness and food quality make it easy to forgive. Everything here feels fresh -- the space, the decor, the menu. Speaking of the menu, clear your schedule before you sit down because it's going to take a few minutes to get through. The decoration has a warm, homey feel that makes the space comfortable despite being brand new. Now, the service. It took three different servers to get water, and our second dish didn't arrive until we were almost done with the first. Timing and coordination still need work. That said, everyone was genuinely friendly throughout, and it's hard to be too hard on a place that's still finding its rhythm fresh out of the gate. Give them time. The food, though -- that's where Soban earns its keep. The cold noodle is exceptional. Most cold noodles at other spots are bland and forgettable, but this one actually has flavor -- a subtle radish note running through a broth that's light but surprisingly complex. If you're looking for a cold dish to beat the summer heat, this is a must-order, full stop. The beef back rib with bean sprout delivered too. The meat falls clean off the bone, and the bean sprouts held their texture without going soggy, which is harder to get right than it sounds. The food here is the real deal. Come for that cold noodle. Service: 4/5 · Food: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 4/5

    Banchan
    Kathy Y.

    This is such an incredible new addition to the Duluth Korean food scene! Since there are already so many amazing Korean restaurants in the area, I was a bit skeptical about whether a new spot could really stand out, but it completely blew me away. Every single dish was an absolute hit. The banchan were fresh, delicious, and incredibly plentiful. The seafood pancake was easily one of the best I have ever had in the area, and trust me, I have tried quite a few. For the mains, the stewed fish and the bibimbap were both phenomenal and packed with authentic flavor. On top of the amazing quality, the portion sizes were generous enough that we left completely stuffed. I will absolutely be back to try more of the menu in the future!

    Pork Belly Bossam
    Nicholas M.

    Got the pork belly Bossam, braised whole Cutlassfish with Seafood, and the braised beef back ribs with bean sprouts. All were really good! I would definitely order the Bossam and fish again. The ribs were good but a lot of it was bones, so once they were deboned, there wasn't that much meat left.

    Luke H.

    A pleasant surprise while we were shopping close to Mega Mart for a Sunday lunch before heading back to Midtown. Still a soft opening, but service was great. Only three servers then, but they were fast and efficient and always prompt when we needed service. Their side dishes are probably one of the best in the Duluth area and quite authentic which we liked. Great quality, service, and ambiance.

    Spicy Pork Bugolgi, Beef Short Rib Stew, Seafood Pancake, & many many sides!

    Lovely aesthetic, the servers are attentive & kind, the food looks AMAZING and tasted even better, especially nice in larger groups as the serving sizes are very generous. Will 100% be stopping by again!

    Galbijjim
    Sabrina K.

    They give you so much side dishes! The cuttlefish tastes as good as it looks. We got the cuttlefish and also the galbijjim that had the bones sticking out. They cut up the meat off for you or you can eat it with disposable gloves.

    Clean and very nice atmosphere! Service was great, all the server was nice. Food was awesome just like when had in Korea. I love they have more side dishes than other restaurant.

    Soban ssambap w/ bulgogi. With banchan and soy bean soup.

    Wonderful spread. So many choices of bancha and phenomenal service. I will return soon!

    My new favorite Korean restaurant in Atlanta. The food is very delicious and the ambiance is very pleasant. I feel like I'm back in Seoul.

    Very clean, spacious, and good food. Banchan was good too. Recommend if you are visiting Duluth

    Best Korean food in Atlanta! I don't say this lightly either. They provide a wide assortment of banchan and have menu items you can't find anywhere else in Atlanta. They area bit pricey but the quality and portion sizes more than makes up for it

    really good Korean cuisine

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    It tastes ok, but I don't think I would come back again. Plus, their service is also ok.

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    9 months ago

    Service is ok. Nice clean. Food is so salty. I ordered ssambob and a gu jjim. Ban chan is good.

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    The food was really good.Also,The sides were AMAZING !!!!!!!The interior was very pretty and nicely decorated!

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    K-Mom’s Kitchen

    K-Mom’s Kitchen

    4.7
    (26 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    My latest new Korean favorite resto - this spot had been on my bookmarks for a while but hearing…read morethe space was kinda small, I knew the best time to come was either early or later - and the timing was never right - until last wknd. And wow, from K-Mom's service herself (and I think maybe her husband?) to the food taste AND presentation, this place is now on the repeat visit circuit. First let me rave about the banchan selection - not only is there 10 different banchan, they are quality banchan (see pics) ... my favorites were the anchovies w/ peanuts, spicy raw squid, radish kimchi, and shiitake mushrooms. The menu selection is your usual traditional Korean dishes and the prices may seem high but competitive w/ other Korean restos - and very worth it when you think about all the tasty banchan accompanying your meal. JE YOOK BOKUM - $17.99 Spicy stir-fried pork. Pretty good. Also came w/ a big bowl of seaweed soup (nice surprise and delicious) AND purple rice ... I love purple rice! YOOK GAE JANG - $15.99 My friend said it was very good! I only tasted the soup part and it was good! Overall, highly recommend - their food is a great example of 손맛 (sonmat). I'll be back for sure!

    Four people for lunch, earlier beating the lunch rush, their side dishes (banchan) was what made me…read moretry for the first time. Impressed with their food quality (not too salty) with reasonable prices for the portion. Interior is old Korean Pocha vibes with 9-12 small tables. Enjoyed it so much cleared my meal and start clearing the side dishes, stacking the trays.

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    Bulgogi with 10 Side Dishes
    Bulgogi with 10 Side Dishes
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    Spicy marinated crab
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    Moo Bong Ri

    Moo Bong Ri

    4.3
    (50 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I rarely write reviews and try to be considerate of the behind the scenes operations as a former…read morefood service worker from my past. HOWEVER, I was very disappointed with the service. My partner and I came in around roughly 9:50-10pm. When we arrived we're were initially informed that we had to order soon because they were closing in 30 minutes and were understandings of that. Shortly after we were seated, (literally 1-2 minutes) about 3 employees came to our table letting us know we needed to order within the next few minutes. It was like 10:05. I tried asking one of the employee what the meat options were and was just interrupted by him being persistent in us ordering and did not really answer our questions, mainly because I noticed some of the meat options were pork and I do not consume pork for personal reasons. My partner and I felt overwhelmed and just ordered something we thought would not include pork. After submitting our order another employee came by with the check already without us asking insisting for us to pay before our food even came out. Mind you the restaurant closed within 20 minutes at this point. When our food did come out, it did contain PORK!!! We just left shortly afterwards and left the food on the table.

    우리는 배가 터질 듯이 불러올 때까지 여기서 먹었다. 삼겹살 진짜맛있어. 돼지고기 냄새 없어. 10점 만점 10점!!…read more I came here with a group of eight people, and we all ordered the brisket, pork belly, and the large intestine. I was absolutely obsessed with the smell of this restaurant before I even went in! I appreciated them, giving us two grills, and the staff actually cook the meat for you. I wish I was sitting more towards the left grill because whoever cooked the pork belly on that side made sure the flame was hot enough and it cooked the pork thoroughly while also making it crispy on the outside. In front of me, the griller did not make the heat high enough so it took a while for the pork to be fully cooked. She told us it was done and it was still kind of chewy so I kept swapping back-and-forth from the left grill onto this one. That's the only reason why I gave it a four instead of a five out of five was because I did not like the way they cooked part of our pork. It was so chewy the fat was not cooked at all, but it was an easy fix. I just had to cook it longer on the other grill but again we shared two grills between eight people so 1/2 of our group got to eat more than us. I like how the pork doesn't have a really strong, pork smell, and it tasted very good like it was seasoned properly. I absolutely love the kimchi! I love how this restaurant stays open pretty late so we can enjoy eating and drinking. It's such a nice casual place to hang out. For dessert, we had kimchi fried rice haha. It was such a great night!

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    Moo Bong Ri
    Moo Bong Ri
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    The Cream

    The Cream

    4.2
    (159 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Just adding that the takoyaki and the sweet Caramel Macchiato also made for a great snack time…read morecombo. The takoyaki was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor. The Caramel Macchiato was definitely on the sweeter side, but it paired surprisingly well with the savory takoyaki. Overall, it was a simple but enjoyable snack break, and a nice addition to my previous visits.

    My friends and I visited after I mentioned a high school friend of mine liking this place. Once I…read morerealized where it was... I was skeptical. I do not feel as though downtown Duluth truly captures the amazing food scene of the city, but again, an old friend did like it enough to tell me about it. Inside was pretty spacious. High ceilings and bright. You have to go up front and order, and they'll give you a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready. Pretty standard so far. It's not too loud, even with the music playing in the background, so not bad for hanging out with friends after the food is done, though we didn't. We were all pretty disappointed with our food. It wasn't bad, thankfully, it was just meh. We could've literally drove 5 minutes away for better, so we left as soon as we finished. The good thing is you get to choose what protein you want with your dish, which is nice. However, the chicken katsu here is thin. Also, the K-Fried chicken doesn't really mesh with the pasta. It's like a skewer on the side of your main dish. You can eat them separately and be happy enough. I was ok with the bulgogi, but I would've expected better from a Korean establishment. I haven't tried every single protein option, but I won't lie, tofu in pasta isn't the most appealing to me. For the main dishes, it was pretty bland, especially the omurice. You need the egg and the protein for flavor. The Schezwan pasta wasn't even spicy. At least the carbonara was creamy as it should be.

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    Seating area
    Seating area
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    Strawberry croffles
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    The hall

    Soban - korean - Updated August 2026

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