They do not serve alcohol. But all three of their top three dishes (classic galbijjim, braised black cod, and soy marinated crab) are excellent and are sure to please picky moms and grandmas. read more

First, I'd like to know, in a small place with six tables arranged 3x2, with one in the middle and the other five around and against the walls... Why did they seat the only Asian group (us) in the very middle (the worst one), and white parties in the surrounding 5 tables? You can see the customers from the photo I took (two parties behind and next to us left before I snapped the pic). Maybe I'm too sensitive, but one does wonder; given that everyone seems to come with reservations, I assume they can guess the race beforehand. *Shrug* Food: I personally found it only ok. The marinated raw crab dish was interesting and very good, almost like sashimi in texture. This was probably the highlight of our dinner. The black cod was tender but imo a bit fishy. The pork dish didn't stand out compared to similar dishes at other Korean places. It's all a bit overpriced. Lots of banchan dishes, including some unusual ones like lotus, but all tasted only average. Parking is good. They have a small lot and there's plenty of street parking. Service is attentive and friendly, weird seating aside. It's cool that the Parasite cast came here after their Oscar win. I personally wouldn't return. read more

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Food: 4/5 We ordered the raw crab and the cod fish. The proportions for the cod fish are large!! And definitely worth the price. We thought the crab was fresh and seasoned beautifully and the cod was full of flavor with the fish meat cooked amazingly with such good texture! It's a great place if I'm craving something more simple! The dishes + rice + different types of banchan will definitely fill you up! Service: 4/5 Standard service Ambiance: 4/5 Small but open place! Definitely would come again to try the other special with the beef! read more

Soban - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I need to start this review by saying that I'm Korean because some of these poor reviews are made my non-Koreans who don't understand our cuisine and what it takes to make these dishes. I would not give any validity to the folks who, in their own words, say their experience with Korean food is exclusively bulgogi, galbi and bibimbap. That's so level 1. And making comments about the smell is just disrespectful. So much of our banchans are fermented and their dishes include FRESH ass raw crabs. Sorry for the sass, but this place having negative reviews for these reasons makes me so mad, as a Korean. One more thing- the negative comments about the price. *Insert absolute eye roll* People pay WAY more for a singular cut of steak. Galbi jjim takes multiple days to make, you're getting so much quality meat and ingredients, and for it to be priced at $50 is an absolute steal. Okay, all that said- this food tastes and smells like home. It was INCREDIBLE and I could not stop raving about the spicy cod and galbi jjim. The tenderness of the meat and flavor profile you get with the galbi jjim and the spicy cod is just *chefs kiss*. My fiancé and I took home leftovers and asked for every remaining sauce to be packed haha. The assortment of banchans is made with love and brought me right back to Korea. If you're looking for authentic, tasty af Korean food, this place is it. Highly recommend and I can't wait to take my parents here when they come to visit. 너무 맛있어어요! 자주 올게요. read more

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That soy sauce marinated raw crab is definitely a winner! As are the plentiful banchan - from fish cakes to hard boiled eggs, to broccoli to acorn jelly (dotorimuk) - each so unique and delicious! We arrived a bit on the later side, 7:30pm, and luckily they didn't officially close until 9 o'clock. For three hungry girls we ordered: - Soy marinated raw crab ($61) - so fresh, so succulent, so devoured. But it looks like the price went up by 50% recently. Quite the big move. - Galbi jjim ($50) - I was surprised how small of a portion it was. The meat was definitely delicious and tender but the sauce ran too sweet for my taste. There were exactly 3 rice cakes, four pieces of carrot and two radishes. - Spicy Pork bulgogi ($27) - the meat was on the dry side and the marinade was just okay. Not worth it. - Grilled yellow croaker and small bean paste stew ($28) - The fish was also a little bit dry, but my friend enjoyed the bean paste stew. I'll stick with what they're known for next time, if I'm in the mood to splurge. read more

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Maybe my expectation was too high given all the hype, but the food was not spectacular here. The black cod jorim and the atka mackerel were good, but the rest (pork bulgogi, octopus jorim, altang jjigae, and dolsot bibimbap) were mediocre. The appetizer, dooboo pancakes, did not come out until the meal was pretty much finished. The service was spotty; we had to wait for a long time before getting the menus and had to ask two different people to get more tea. Although I like the presentation of the banchan (very pretty) I don't think Soban lives up to the acclaim. read more

Hole in the wall authentic Korean cuisine with the most friendly restaurant owner and numerous complimentary side dishes (gotta love Korean food). I have come here multiple times and have never been disappointed. My favorite main entree (not pictured) is the raw marinated crab, which can be pricey but is so worth it. Enjoy! read more

Soban - Soooo many side dishes - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I saw that this restaurant was in the Michelin guide and decided to check it out while I was in Los Angeles, but the food was disappointing. I got the kimchi stew with rice cakes and the raw, soy marinated crabs. The kimchi stew was underwhelming for such a higher price than the norm for me. Usually, when I eat kimchi soup with tofu, I prefer soft tofu, but the tofu in the soup were squares that were harder (the type for frying). The description for the soup contained rice cakes, and tell me why, there were only TWO, small pieces of rice cakes in the whole soup. The flavor of the stew was pretty good, though, but the hard tofu and lack of rice cakes were disappointing. I was really excited to try the raw crabs. It was a steep price for a few pieces ($61 2022/08/19), but I really wanted to try it, given that it was on the Michelin guide. I had live octopus and other seafood before, so I thought I would like this, too, but the flavor was not as strong as how I would have liked it to be. It tasted a little bland in my opinion, even with kimchi. The side dishes were good! I think they were my favorite part of the whole meal, and the variety was large. I just wished the main dishes were near as good. read more

Food: so very mid. Compared to other ktown restaurants, this restaurant paled in comparison. Kimchi stew was the worst I've ever had. I could've made better at home. Nakji bokkum was the best thing but you could taste the msg in it. Banchan is what everyone talks about but they only gave us 9 compared to 12 for everyone else?? Service: Feel funny typing this but very discriminatory if you're actually korean. The owner and her daughter were the only people running the whole place. It already felt off and knew something was off when they asked us to sit at the bar table when there were many empty tables. They said they were all reserved but later changed their minds and let us sit at a table (?) They made it very obvious they only cared about non-korean customers. This was already apparent and a really unpleasant feeling when they only gave us (my dad and I) 9 banchans while they gave literally the table next to us and every other table (non-korean customers) 12 banchans. The owner also hand served the soups into individual portions for the table right next to us versus just handing us a ladle and bowls. I wouldn't expect any place to do this but it was very apparent when they did it for every table but ours. They also never checked on us once. I had to wait 15 minutes before catching anyone's attention to get an iced water. All this versus them making time to check up on other tables and chit chat with them on how their food was etc. I have never felt so unwelcomed in a restaurant or discriminated for being korean in a korean restaurant. Do not waste your timing and stomach coming here. Really wish I had gone to another place. read more

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Good food! Everything is clean and service is fast. Squid dish was so delicious! Enjoyed it and will be back! read more

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I wanted to try marinated raw crab so specifically came here on my short visit to LA as the first stop. The side dishes were great too - I liked the kimchi and the wood ear mushrooms the most. The crab did not disappointed. From the marinate you push out the meat, and it's creamy and has a yummy balance of salinity and minerality. The marinate adds a sweet, bitter, and herbaceous flavor too. You can drizzle some sesame oil, which adds a nuttiness. read more

Soban - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

saw this on a mark wiens and rockstareater video! cast of parasite came here after the academy awards. MICHELIN STAR korean restaurant specializing in banchan, braised cod, and braised beef ribs. their side dishes are insane: lotus root, dried squid, acorn jelly, etc. you can really taste the passion they have in making this cuisine. we also got seafood pancake, packed with lots of octopus. our main dish was the braised cod, very delicious flavors, not too sweet. service was great, the same lady in the video served us! ambiance was pretty intimate, not too much inside seating. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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It is not the same! The last time I visited Soban was 2019. Recently I came to LA, I visited it the second time. The wall still decorated with Jonathan Gold's picture and his recommendation. The signature dishes are still the same, the cookings is NOT. It's very disappointing. Maybe it changed the owner and the chef? read more

I went with high expectations, very very high expectations and was let down. We ordered their signature raw marinated crab, tofu bibimbap and spicy pork bulgogi. For a Michelin star restaurant I expected way better. The only thing which wasn't a let down was their pork bulgogi. The banchan was also okay. Overall, for a tourist to LA I would not recommend to go out of the way to visit this place. Please seek out cuisines you like, LA has a lot to pleasantly surprise you. P.s. : if you have not previously had raw crab , it is NOT for first timers. Personally I prefer raw seafood with a little sour juice like lemon. The gochujang provide with crab was just chili n sweet. Not sour at all. read more

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Soban is known as one of the best Korean restaurants in Los Angeles, which means a lot considering how huge Koreatown is. The accolades are certainly impressive. Michelin Guide, Jonathan Gold's #35 (2017), etc. You get the picture. This place has been in my bookmarks forever. So, this past Monday, we took the opportunity to finally try it. To eat, we ordered the Braised Short Rib (Galbi Jjim - $50) and the Bibimbap ($21). Service was exceptionally nice and friendly. The food took a little while to come out, but that is expected with high quality dining. The Braised Short Rib was extremely flavorful. I enjoyed everything it came with too (carrot, rice cake, etc.). The bibimbap didn't disappoint either, though perhaps I was expecting a little more from the bulgogi included in it. Overall, we were very happy with our meal. The serving sizes are pretty large and very satisfying. The banchan here is also noteworthy. The variety and quality was exceptional. I thought the kimchi was among the best I've had. We both really enjoyed our experience, and would welcome the idea of potentially coming back in the future. read more

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My friend visiting from the bay area wanted to try raw soy marinated crabs and i wanted a place which had other options so we made plans for dinner earlier here. We ended up with that and galbi jjim. Both meals were clean tasting and fresh. We enjoyed the raw soy marinated crabs a lot! The banchan also was pretty good. The peanuts w anchovies i munched on a lot. While the reviews say its pricey, it is, but tbh i wouldn't gamble eating raw soy marinated crabs just anywhere else. As for the galbi jjim, it was tender and our server suggested to make it a little spicy to balance whole meal. The atmosphere was relaxed and our server was super helpful, it turns our she was the daughter and her mom was the one who ushered us in. In fact, the daughter Debra suggested other ktown spots for us coz my friend and i obviously wanted to still talk. We were the last ones left! We were even given the fermented plum juice to try which was pretty cool. Very lovely family restaurant, made us feel very welcome and at home and would go back again! Thanks Debra! read more

Soban - Galbi Jjim and raw soy marinated crabs - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is super salty. Service was good. I wish the food wasn't so damn salty though.

For a Friday lunch my mother and I decided to venture out of the usual areas and try something new. This brought us to DTLA and Soban. Arriving just before noon, we received seating immediately at an almost-empty restaurant, which filled up to about 2/3 after 15 minutes. We ordered two dishes to share - the grilled cutlassfish and the braised cod (upper $20s - low $30 ea, forgot exact price). Before those items arrived, the establishment served an impressive array of banchan - 12 items worth. In addition to the sheer quantity, the banchan seemed to have been made with decent attention to detail. Initial impressions (not exhaustive) include: - Cabbage Kimchi : freshly pickled, crisp and refreshing - Radish Kimchi : actually has flavor, not just a giant cube of brine - Perilla Leaf Kimchi : minty, nutty, and slightly spiced - Broccoli : a bit cold unfortunately (the one con), but everything else was warmed up - Black beans : with delicate soy sauce, fragrant oil - Fish cake : a touch smoky, probably from pepper - Dried squid : soaked in sugar, giving the texture and chew of dried squid without the brittle stuck-in-teeth stringiness. The grilled cutlass fish tasted tender, flaky, and not over oily. Basic seasoning allowed the fish's natural flavors to carry the palate. It ended up tasting like the grilled cutlass fish grandma made, but better (sorry grandma). The braised cod possessed an extremely delicate and silky texture only found on quality, fresh fish. Even with the spicy, savory braising sauce, the cod remained refreshing and light on the palate. For seafood and banchan lovers, Soban provides an quality experience. read more

Soban - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is solid. Super quality banchans! You don't really see that these days. Service was excellent, will def be back to try other things on the menu. read more

Soban is legendary. Went there last night and enjoyed the galbi and black cod. The galbi shirt rubs were fantastic, and the mushrooms in the dish shine. The black cod is a bit spicy and the portion is huge. Eat at Soban. read more

Heard so much hype about Soban so I wanted to try it out. The inside was a lot smaller than expected so try to come when it's not busy or make a reservation before. The dishes were really flavorful and I totally understand why there's so much talk about Soban. I demolished the braised black code which was my favorite, and I'm not usually a big fan of fish. The flavor of the fish was to die for and even the veggies were cooked perfectly. The braised pork ribs were also good and the stew was probably my least favorite. The price is pretty hefty and I can't say it's worth the crazy price tag, all three dishes came out to be around $160 and the four of us shared the three dishes. I think less is more here because the banchan is also really good and fills you up. Service was a bit slow but maybe it's because I went during a slow time and there was only two staff in the front. Try it out if you love traditional Korean dishes and authentic flavors! read more

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Not a lot of restaurants can tout Michelin Guide status along wit accolades from legendary food critic, Jonathan Gold, except for Soban, an unassuming traditional Korean restaurant located in the heart of Koreatown. Moreover, after learning that famed Parasite director Bong Joon-Ho came here to celebrate his Oscar victory, I would be remiss not to check this place out. My party came in on a Monday night near closing, yet the place was still fairly bustling. After about thirty minutes, we were led to a table tucked away in the corner and ordered the braised cod along with the soy-marinated crab (two of their most iconic dishes). Suffice to say, the food was good but definitely on the pricier end. Do note that the cod looks spicy but my mother (whose spice tolerance is slim to none) could handle the dish no issue. While the soy-marinated crab was good, I'd skip it as I can find better deals for the same caliber of quality at other establishments. The variety of high-quality, home-made banchans were a great complement to the hardy purple rice as well. Regardless, I can see why the dishes would elevate any post-Oscar experience (victory or not). One thing that's leaves something to be desired is the service though. They seem criminally understaffed even for such a small restaurant as we could get no banchan nor water refills after what was about 40 minutes of waiting. read more

Soban - Braised Black Cod - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

this restaurant is being added to my list of places id show people. started with hot barley tea! galbi jjim was soo good and flavorful. seafood pancake cooked well, not too oily either but on the pricier side. + then ordered the kimchi stew! solid place with a casual ambiance. read more

Soban - Seafood tofu pancake, galbi jjim nonspicy - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The raw soy marinated crab was SO DELICIOUS! Really high quality, rich flavors and a delight to eat. Spicy squid was also really good. Our server was so sweet and fun to chat with, and she shouted out some of her friend's restaurants as well! Overall great experience and would treat myself here again :) read more

Soban - *Raw Soy-Marinated Crab & Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The menu is a bit limited, but the food itself is actually quite good. What really surprised me was the variety of complimentary appetizers -- there were so many, and it definitely made the meal feel more generous. read more

There was not a single dish that wasn't good. Everything was super good. We absolutely loved the braised cod. The raw crab was good as well but I will agree with everyone, that $61 for one small crab seems to be a lot. It's a one time must try, however if we come again, we probably won't order it. But we will definitely order that cod. The service was good. We called ahead and got reservations. When arrived our wait was less then 5 mins. The waitress was super attentive and very chill. The restaurant is cozy and I loved how they have all the pickled Banchan jars on display. 10/10! read more

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I dont know what was better, the food or the service. Our waitress was soo friendly, we felt so welcomed right from the beginning. She explained the menu and gave us a few recommendations, and we were so happy with the meal. First, the amazing spread of banchan alone is worth coming to soban for. Everything was cooked to perfection, there were so many different flavors and textures at play! I specifically came here for the roy marinated crab, and it did not disappoint. Ive never had anything like this before, it was soft and flavorful with so much umami. I also love they give you some rice to eat the roe with. Def recommend ordering this. Came for the crab but staying for the braised black cod. The cod was fatty and rich and so so soo satisfying. It left you wanting for one more bite until youre so full you dont even know your own name. It was simply the perfect dish. Theres ample street parking and a parking lot. So there js no excuse, if you havent tried soban yet, dont wait, it is soooo delicious. read more

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We were excited to try Soban after hearing that the Parasite director came here after winning his Oscar. Unfortunately the food at Soban didn't live up to the hype in terms of the flavors or the value. Their house specialty soy-marinated raw crab cost around $60 for one small crab, which would have been tolerable if it the flavor was stellar, but unfortunately it was just too salty. It does taste better if you ask for steaming white rice to mix with the crab to cut down on the saltiness, but (this is me being lazy), it takes forever and is a bit tedious/messy to pick out the little bits of crab to mix with the rice. The other specialties--the galbi jim and the black cod--were too sweet and also cost about $50 per dish...Unfortunately, don't see the hype and probably won't be back. read more

When the cast of Parasite chooses a particular hole in the wall as their celebratory restaurant for winning an Oscar, you take notice. Soban is known particularly for their raw marinated crab and offers a single sided 1 page menu. The main dishes include the raw crab, spicy braised black cod, and the galbijjim (steamed ribs). As a party of 2, we were limited to only ordering 1 large dish and we chose the spicy braised black cod, which comes with fresh cod, rice cake, potato, radish, and kabocha squash in a sweet and spicy sauce. This was an amazing meal as the fish was incredibly fresh, likely acquired for the day and/or at butchered on the spot. The dish is not to be missed. The boricha (Korean barley tea) is really really light. I would have liked mine to be more stronger in flavor but it seems like that's the style this place likes to do. Parking in Koreatown is always tough, just got to get there early and be patient with finding street parking. Service usually isn't something to note in Asian restaurants and I got to admit the owner was more interested in chatting with Korean customers than honoring my Yelp check-in free soda. I was too tired to ask again and didn't really want the soda that much so I let it go, but just note that if you're not Korean, you may feel a little bit different. We had a party arrive after us get their banchan (side dishes) first even though I believe we ordered first. These things are enough to warrant deduction of 1 star, but don't let it detract from your experience too much as the food is really worth it. Bring a lot of people if you want to try everything on the menu. read more

After moving to LA I wanted my first meal to be something Korean, and my cousin and her Korean friend took me here. First, it should be said the service is pretty slow. We also didn't get water or barley tea until the end of our meal, after asking several times. But it seemed like only one person operating the dining room, so it was fine. The food, in this Filipino's opinion, was bomb. -Banchan was good. I'm not normally a fan of straight kimchi but theirs was great. -Braised beef shortribs/ galbi jjim was sweet, tender, flavorful, and cut at tableside for us. Loved the plethora of jujubes it came with. -Grilled cutlassfish was tender, slightly smoky, and tasted fresh. Just be careful with the bones. -Bibimbap was pretty good. Nothing really stood out, but the bulgogi was nice and tasty. -Soon tofu stew with vegetables was also about what you'd expect. My party thought it wasn't salty enough, but honestly I kind of appreciated it. -Soy sauce marinated raw crab. Man. I'd never heard of it before coming here but now I'm a fan. It's like salty, tangy, marinated crab jelly, and ours came with a healthy serving of crab roe. It might be a bit steep for a single crab, but I didn't mind. I don't have much of a frame of reference for hole-in-the-wall Korean places, but I thought it was great overall. I'd come back just for the crab and galbi jjim read more

Soban - *Raw Soy-Marinated Crab with soon tofu stew and grilled cutlassfish in the background - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Thanks Debbie for your excellent service and attention today. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Thanks for advice, explaining the banchan, which were plentiful, which 85+% are made fresh daily. We ordered the Seafood pancakes, Bulgogi, Black Cod, and Short Ribs, all were delicious. Very satisfying. read more

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This mom and pop shop serves raw, soy marinated crab and other traditional Korean dishes! They are known for serving a wide variety of 12 different banchans. Recommended by Michelin Guide, visited by food critic Jonathan Gold and the director of the Korean movie Parasite, this spot definitely has hype. The service is good but very slow when it's busy since there aren't many workers. Soy-marinated raw crab ($40): very flavorful and meaty. If you're a fan of raw crab, I'd definitely recommend getting this. Galbi-jjim ($50): the portion was small for the price, although the meat was tender and really tasty. I probably wouldn't get this again though. The menu was definitely on the pricey side of $40-50 per dish. I would come back for their crab again and to try their other dishes. read more

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Soban is one of those places where you know they care about their food and their customers, so you want to love them. However, the quality of the food is not what it used to be. Either that, or simply put, inconsistent. I ordered the ganjang gejang (raw crab marinated in soy sauce), eun daegu jorim (spicy black cod), and daegutang (spicy cod soup). My dad and I were actually really looking forward to eating the ganjang gejang here. I remember really enjoying the food here during our visits in the past. However, this time, the ganjang gejang was incredibly disappointing. The raw soy crab did not taste fresh. If you are paying $43 for a dish, I think it's reasonable to say that you'd at the very least, expect your food to taste fresh. The daegutang was also pretty disappointing. The soup was tasteless. I understand if the soup is less salty to cater towards a certain customer base. (For example, some of my asian friends have complained about western food being too salty). However, the soup wasn't spicy either, leaving it tasting like some watered down soup. The server did bring us more salt to season, when requested but it didn't help save the dish altogether. Though, at least we tried. The saving grace was the eun daegu jorim (and the side dishes). However, you don't really go to a restaurant and pay for mains just for good appetizers. The eun daegu jorim was well seasoned and the fish was quite well cooked. However, if you are paying $43 for a dish, you kind of expect to get your money's worth. The service was slow but that's kind of understandable, since there was only one server attending to the customers. I truly sympathize with restaurants that are trying to make meets end during this pandemic. However, the food in itself was quite underwhelming. read more

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Mid at best. Hugely popular place with a price to match. Famous for their braised beef rib and raw crab, both were underwhelming, especially considering the price. Can't charge 300 for 2 diners and push out food like this when you can easily get better at a number of places in town. read more

Made a reservation on resy as I always wanted to try marinated crab. Came with my cousin to try the restaurant out as he had marinated crab many times on his trip to Korea. The soy marinated crab was good and creamy. I'm not sure what to expect as it was good and went well with white rice as was recommended. The banchan that came all looked delicious although the portion size was quite small. We also ordered the seafood pancake and the spicy octopus. None of the dishes we got screamed as a must get or must come back. The seafood pancake was definitely not the best to put it in nicer terms. The pancake was doughy and at some parts felt uncooked. There was very few pieces of any seafood so little that my cousin kept telling me there was no seafood and that it was tofu. Of course, he was incorrect but the seafood was scarce. The place was busy we got seated in the bar area tucked into the corner. When we did get a refill of the banchan the portion was less than the start wish was surprising especially with all the food we ordered between the two of us. The service left a lot to desire while the place was busy we barely had anyone check up on us and had to repeatedly ask to get any service. Overall the price for the marinated crab and food was pricey but the service brought down the review. read more

Raw crab was amazing !! Service was great too. This is definitely my go to spot for raw crab now read more

Soban - Raw *Raw Soy-Marinated Crab - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The portion are smaller but the food itself was so good! It's nothing fancy but it tasted homey, I will be back!

We went into this place without realizing the hype from its numerous accolades and celebrity faved restaurant but our experience definitely lived up to the hype. Their banchans were laid out so lovely and tasted like my mom made them. The braised cod was nothing like I've ever tasted from trying other restaurants, from the soft silkiness of the meat to the slightly spicy, sweet and elegant sauce that no matter how hard I try to replicate, cannot be done. Would come back from Seattle to eat again 10/10 read more

Soban - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I really enjoyed my meal but I was a solo diner and the specialties of the house (raw crab, cod, short ribs) are meant for a group. My grilled mackerel, bean paste stew and banchan were all good , though a bit expensive. I was enthralled to see a large assortment of huge jars containing colorful solutions in which vegetables were being preserved. Indeed, I was told one of the small side dishes served to me had been one year in the making! read more

Soban was recommended to me as a better soy marinated crab than Ktowns Crab House and it didn't disappoint! The waiter (owner?) was really nice and helped us with choosing what to order. We ordered the crab and the fish roe stew. After we ordered, they brought out a huge platter of about 12 different banchans. I particularly liked the nuts, dried fish, and squid banchan. The crab was the highlight of the meal! The meat inside is so fresh and has an excellent creamy texture. Mixing the head meat with rice is a perfect combo also. I noticed that every bone was cracked as well, making it easy to access the meat in the claws and legs. I didn't think the fish roe stew was anything to write home about, and it's definitely an acquired taste thst we enjoyed. Overall, I'd say Soban is a 9/10. The crab has a great marinade and Id prefer to Crab house because of size and the way all the shells are cracked. read more

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