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Can't ask for better service and yummier authentic Korean food!! I remember that we used to drive to South Bay to hunt for authentic Korean food. Now no more. Fresh appetizers are served as soon as you sit. Warm welcome and explaining menu with patience by the restaurant staff. My dad loves their Korean styled short ribs. My sister in law loves their kimchi noodle soup. As for me, I am hooked by their cast iron hot pot bowl with fresh vegetable, and you can add any protein you like. The crispy rice in the bottom of the bowl is like treasure! You have to put the hot sauce they provided with the bowl or you will miss the delicious kick. Eating in restaurant is way better than take it home. For my sister in law, she travels so many country, and she really appreciate the fresh tasty advertisers, and the flavor of their food. If you have never had authentic Korean food before, this is the perfect place to start.
I have gotten takeaway a few times and finally had the opportunity to dine in at Soban. I appreciate this is one of the few authentic Korean restaurants in the North Bay. Sadly a lot of the dishes were lacking. Banchan: Good selection, their kimchi was more mature and sou. I don't love that they charge for refills. Gimmari: was one of the best things we ate at Soban. Crispy on the outside and the noodles on the inside were perfect. Soban Chicken: This was the most disappointing Korean fried chicken I have had in a long time. It was dry and lacked flavor. Pan Fried Mackerel: This was okay. Slightly overcooked but my toddler and I enjoyed it. Kimchi Bibim Guksoo: The noodles were good but the Kimchi again was on the more mature side which made the noodles overly sour. I would still come back to Soban given it is one of the few options for authentic Korean food in the North Bay.
First time ever trying Korean food and I was honestly so impressed. My friend brought me here and I never would've found it on my own since it's tucked away in a strip mall in Petaluma, total hidden gem. The place is small but was packed all night, and people were constantly coming in for takeout, which says a lot. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. Everything we ordered was great, but the standout for me was the seafood pancake. I'd never had anything like it before and it was SO good. I would come back just for that alone. Definitely worth checking out.
I really liked this place. The food was very good. The service was good. The owners were very nice. They've been here for 10 years. Somehow, though, I have never been here. We ordered the Jabchae (glass noodles with veggies), vegetable pancake, and the Galbi. The portions are generous. Before your food comes, each table is presented with 6 small dishes of "condiments/appetizers" (for lack of better words) - kimchi, fish cake, bean sprouts, broccoli and a couple of other tasty items that I couldn't identify. I assume that it's a traditional Korean thing to do but it was nice in any case. The vegetable pancake stood out for me since I'd never had that before. The edges were crispy which provided a nice contrast to the softness of the rest of the pancake. I will be back.
We ordered the Doenjang Jjigae soup, miso soup with fermented tofu and Gamjatang pork neck soup, and both were amazing and so delicious!! I loved the traditional Doenjang Jjigae and appreciated all the pickled veggies appetizers, which come with the meal! It had been a long time since I last ate Korean food in a restaurant and this was outstanding! The server was so friendly and kind. I'll definitely be returning!
My cousin who's spent a year teaching in South Korea had showed me this place . I don't know anything about South Korean cuisine , but the food and comfort and this place hit the spot . I've ordered the bibimpap multiple times , usually with spicy seafood. They bring out pickled vegetables and kimchi which is refreshing . The Soban chicken appetizer. . Oof, tastes good.. kfc has got some competition . Several beer options and other beverages. . They do wine - one red and one white for the wine lovers out there . It's a small place, but I've never needed a reservation. Always friendly service , good food, and good atmosphere.
Food was delicious Service was great Ambiance nice a quiet even though there were several customers Love the food and highly recommend
Tried this spot after hunting for a solid place for good soup on a cold day! I came in on a Friday around 6pm with my family. The place was packed but we had luckily arrived just before a rush that filled up the rest of the list. We were seated within 20-30 minutes after adding our names to the list. Service was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Galbitang and the rest of the party each ordered a different soup. The food took quite awhile to arrive; I figured it was due to how busy the restaurant was. When it did arrive, it came piping hot in a stone pot bowl - which is just what I needed to keep warm. The galbitang was good and hit the spot for me on a cold day. I tried the soft tofu soup and it was a bit too salty for my liking. I also tried the yukgaejang which was good but not as spicy as I thought it would be. Overall, I think Soban is a solid option for the area - considering there aren't many Korean spots close by.
I've been here many times in the past and have always loved the food. The service is great, and the environment is very welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back! One thing I've noticed after having the soup, I sometimes need to use the bathroom shortly after. I'm not sure why, but despite that, the food is so good that I keep coming back. Looking forward to my next visit!
Service was excellent. Even it was a very busy night, the staff was very friendly. No sign of rushing during serving us. Greatly recommend this place for this. Food was very delicious. I especially like the seafood noodle soup the the mung bean Pancake. The delicious stone bimbimbap.was very good too. If pass by Petaluma during a road trip, will come again.
Still solid for the area. We've been by a few times for occasions or the occasional soba hankering of my partner. Service has always been friendly and accommodating for us. Water refills and check ins frequent. Flavors are still on point. New things I got to try were the Galbitang, gamjatang, and Yukgaejang. Thank goodness for a large party otherwise I'd never get chances like this haha. I liked the soups, they were very distinct from each other. The broth tasted quite clean as well. I liked the galbitang best though. The broth just tasted really clean and fit what I was looking for most I'd say.
This place was recommended by a foodie friend of mine and it did not disappoint. Food was tasty and flavorful with great service. Be sure to get the green onion/chive pancake- so good!
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I've been wanting to eat here for a while now with the lack of Korean options in Marin, this place is the only legit location in the area. I had very high hopes coming in and wanted to try a variety of options. We ordered: 1. Mung Bean Pancake: This was the first item that came out of the kitchen that we ordered and holy crap was it bad. It tasted like it was store bought from H mart previously frozen. It was really hard and didn't taste good at all. One of the worst I've ever had. The Entrees were a saving grace for this restaurant: 2. Naengmyeon: Loved this dish. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth was delicious. Tasted just like eating it in Korea. 3. Gamjatang: My wife ordered this and she really liked it. Generous amounts of meat and the soup was really flavorful and spicy. 4. Lunch Special BBQ Kalbi: Big pieces of kalbi. Seasoned well. Overall, pretty good quality Korean food. Lucky to have it in the Marin side and not having to travel to San Francisco for Korean food. read more
Can't ask for better service and yummier authentic Korean food!! I remember that we used to drive to South Bay to hunt for authentic Korean food. Now no more. Fresh appetizers are served as soon as you sit. Warm welcome and explaining menu with patience by the restaurant staff. My dad loves their Korean styled short ribs. My sister in law loves their kimchi noodle soup. As for me, I am hooked by their cast iron hot pot bowl with fresh vegetable, and you can add any protein you like. The crispy rice in the bottom of the bowl is like treasure! You have to put the hot sauce they provided with the bowl or you will miss the delicious kick. Eating in restaurant is way better than take it home. For my sister in law, she travels so many country, and she really appreciate the fresh tasty advertisers, and the flavor of their food. If you have never had authentic Korean food before, this is the perfect place to start. read more
17 hours ago
I have gotten takeaway a few times and finally had the opportunity to dine in at Soban. I appreciate this is one of the few authentic Korean restaurants in the North Bay. Sadly a lot of the dishes were lacking. Banchan: Good selection, their kimchi was more mature and sou. I don't love that they charge for refills. Gimmari: was one of the best things we ate at Soban. Crispy on the outside and the noodles on the inside were perfect. Soban Chicken: This was the most disappointing Korean fried chicken I have had in a long time. It was dry and lacked flavor. Pan Fried Mackerel: This was okay. Slightly overcooked but my toddler and I enjoyed it. Kimchi Bibim Guksoo: The noodles were good but the Kimchi again was on the more mature side which made the noodles overly sour. I would still come back to Soban given it is one of the few options for authentic Korean food in the North Bay. read more
First time ever trying Korean food and I was honestly so impressed. My friend brought me here and I never would've found it on my own since it's tucked away in a strip mall in Petaluma, total hidden gem. The place is small but was packed all night, and people were constantly coming in for takeout, which says a lot. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. Everything we ordered was great, but the standout for me was the seafood pancake. I'd never had anything like it before and it was SO good. I would come back just for that alone. Definitely worth checking out. read more
I really liked this place. The food was very good. The service was good. The owners were very nice. They've been here for 10 years. Somehow, though, I have never been here. We ordered the Jabchae (glass noodles with veggies), vegetable pancake, and the Galbi. The portions are generous. Before your food comes, each table is presented with 6 small dishes of "condiments/appetizers" (for lack of better words) - kimchi, fish cake, bean sprouts, broccoli and a couple of other tasty items that I couldn't identify. I assume that it's a traditional Korean thing to do but it was nice in any case. The vegetable pancake stood out for me since I'd never had that before. The edges were crispy which provided a nice contrast to the softness of the rest of the pancake. I will be back. read more
We ordered the Doenjang Jjigae soup, miso soup with fermented tofu and Gamjatang pork neck soup, and both were amazing and so delicious!! I loved the traditional Doenjang Jjigae and appreciated all the pickled veggies appetizers, which come with the meal! It had been a long time since I last ate Korean food in a restaurant and this was outstanding! The server was so friendly and kind. I'll definitely be returning! read more
My cousin who's spent a year teaching in South Korea had showed me this place . I don't know anything about South Korean cuisine , but the food and comfort and this place hit the spot . I've ordered the bibimpap multiple times , usually with spicy seafood. They bring out pickled vegetables and kimchi which is refreshing . The Soban chicken appetizer. . Oof, tastes good.. kfc has got some competition . Several beer options and other beverages. . They do wine - one red and one white for the wine lovers out there . It's a small place, but I've never needed a reservation. Always friendly service , good food, and good atmosphere. read more
1 year ago
Food was delicious Service was great Ambiance nice a quiet even though there were several customers Love the food and highly recommend read more
2 years ago
Tried this spot after hunting for a solid place for good soup on a cold day! I came in on a Friday around 6pm with my family. The place was packed but we had luckily arrived just before a rush that filled up the rest of the list. We were seated within 20-30 minutes after adding our names to the list. Service was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Galbitang and the rest of the party each ordered a different soup. The food took quite awhile to arrive; I figured it was due to how busy the restaurant was. When it did arrive, it came piping hot in a stone pot bowl - which is just what I needed to keep warm. The galbitang was good and hit the spot for me on a cold day. I tried the soft tofu soup and it was a bit too salty for my liking. I also tried the yukgaejang which was good but not as spicy as I thought it would be. Overall, I think Soban is a solid option for the area - considering there aren't many Korean spots close by. read more
I've been here many times in the past and have always loved the food. The service is great, and the environment is very welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back! One thing I've noticed after having the soup, I sometimes need to use the bathroom shortly after. I'm not sure why, but despite that, the food is so good that I keep coming back. Looking forward to my next visit! read more
2 years ago
Service was excellent. Even it was a very busy night, the staff was very friendly. No sign of rushing during serving us. Greatly recommend this place for this. Food was very delicious. I especially like the seafood noodle soup the the mung bean Pancake. The delicious stone bimbimbap.was very good too. If pass by Petaluma during a road trip, will come again. read more
Still solid for the area. We've been by a few times for occasions or the occasional soba hankering of my partner. Service has always been friendly and accommodating for us. Water refills and check ins frequent. Flavors are still on point. New things I got to try were the Galbitang, gamjatang, and Yukgaejang. Thank goodness for a large party otherwise I'd never get chances like this haha. I liked the soups, they were very distinct from each other. The broth tasted quite clean as well. I liked the galbitang best though. The broth just tasted really clean and fit what I was looking for most I'd say. read more
5 months ago
I can't believe that in the 8 years that I have lived in Santa Rosa I did not discover this place until now. This spot is one of the best you can get for quality Korean food. It's not Korean BBQ but it has the traditional dishes that you would expect and I love it. The overall ambiance is very serene and it was a modern but traditional style. The make without was very kind and seated us promptly with a big smile. He almost handled the entire front of house by himself once it got packed during lunch. Phenomenal job. I love their Galbitang, but just make sure to add an extra side of noodles because they are just that good. It comes out boiling so be careful. Plenty of beef with a decent amount of veggies. The broth was made very well. No additional seasoning was required. Their cold noodle dish, Naengmyeon, was also very delicious. My mom immediately started devouring it so I could not take a photo, but she loved it. Noodles cooked to perfection and the broth didn't require mustard or vinegar. I love when I don't need to do that. I understand that people have different taste buds but it stands out to me when I don't need to add anything to a dish. Their soban chicken was a great Korean version of a chicken Karage but the soy sesame sauce was immaculate. I wish I could take some home. Veggie pancake was huge, crispy, and thick filled with veggies. Enjoyed every single bite even after I took it home since I ordered too much. Love the corn tea. Very earthy and just warms the soul. The fact that I ordered it on a hot day should say a lot. read more
2 months ago
Solid Korean Food in a Petaluma strip mall. The meal started with the usual selection of pickled vegetables. We then started with the Soban fried chicken appetizer. A solid dish, but one we neglected in favor of the next two that arrived. Next, we tried the "Korean Pancake" with vegetables added, and while it was my first time trying one, I can't imagine much better. It was crispy and savory and a wonderful compliment to our last dish... The Dolsot (stone pot) Bi Bim Bap. Arriving in a hot stone bowl with an egg and shaved beef on top (we choose beef but there are several other protein options) the flavors were perfectly balanced and the quality of the ingredients top notch. We really enjoyed everything we tried and both the service and atmosphere were really nice. Oh, and the AC was great on a hot day. We're definitely going back again soon. read more
I stopped by yesterday evening on a Friday night with my family around 6:00 p.m. and the place was packed! Most tables were filled and there were a few Doordashers standing at the front waiting for orders to be filled. It didn't take long for us to get seated, but they were definitely short-staffed both in the kitchen and the front of the house. Between the five of us dining, we ordered the glass noodles, the fried chicken, a kimchi pancake, a bibimbap with beef, bulgogi, and their cold noodles. We throughly enjoyed the dishes with the exception of the bulgogi, which everyone felt tasted a bit bland was was too dry. The bulgogi that you can get pre-marinated from the Costco in Richmond is a lot more tender and flavorful. Similarly, we thought the fried chicken bites were dry as well. The sauce on the outside helped a bit, but for the thicker pieces, we definitely needed something to dip the chicken in. The staff was really attentive to our table despite how busy the restaurant was and was able to provide us with serving utensils and extra bowls because we were sharing everything family style. If I'm craving Korean food in Petaluma, Soban is not a bad choice. read more
2 years ago
Tasty Korean food run as mom and pop shop. Japchae noodles were excellent and flavorful. Nice texture and mix of veggies Vegetable pancake was nice and crispy and very filling. Galbi ribs were sweet marinated in flavor and quite nice. Grill marks apparent. Fairly tender but some tough bites. The banchan was appreciated and I enjoyed the kimchi the most! It has a more tart sour flavor rather than spicy hot. Service was a bit slow but it seemed to really just be run by the husband-wife duo. read more
1 year ago
This hidden gem is nestled away in a very quiet shopping city. So happy we stumbled upon this place on our way to SFO. We ended up having one of the best Korean meals in a very long time. The cherry on top was the very nice gentleman that waited on us. read more
6 months ago
This place was so tasty! My partner order the Bulgogi and it was DELICIOUS. I ordered the hot Bibimbap and the veggies and tofu were really tasty! I think I would have liked more sauce with the Bibimbap but overall the food was great! Super friendly staff and the food was fast as well. read more
3 years ago
Truly the place to be if you're looking for incredible Korean food. My boyfriend and I were looking forward to going due to the reviews we've been hearing about Soban. So happy we finally got the chance to try it! We ordered the beef short ribs (Galbi) as well as the Kimchi-jjigae. Pretty large portions and our stomachs were so happy and content at the end of our meal. The service was quick and on top of it. Can't wait to be back! read more
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I went in excited since I saw good reviews for this place. The ambiance was nice and modern while the service was good! The guy serving me was attentive and my food didn't take too long to get. I ordered the cold bibimbap with beef and kimchi pancake (not pictured since it was to go). The bibimbap was delicious! Everything tasted fresh and mixed very well together! Although it was a bit bland at first, when I mixed in the sauce it became flavorful and scrumptious! The egg on top added a rich taste to the mix as well! The kimchi pancakes which I ate at home were good too! They were flavorful, a bit crunchy, and paired VERY well with the sauce. It is a bit pricey, but if you're in the area, I recommend stopping by! read more
I really enjoy the food every time I come here. Soban fried chicken is hands down the best fried chicken. Each bite is so crunchy with light sweet soy sauce. Each side dishes is tasty and I especially love the fish cakes! Service is great. I definitely will come back to try more different things! read more
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255 N McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
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Are there pescatarian options?
There's pan fried mackerel in the menu as well as stir fry options with shrimp and vegetables or octopus
Do they refill the side dishes?
Yes they do! They will refill them as much as you'd like.
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