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Eastside - Soban restaurant
6.1

Soban

  • Eastside
  • $$$
  • Korean
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    okay

Food: Mediocre taste, extraordinary prices

Soban's specialities like the Spicy Kalbijjim and Braised Korean Short Rib showcase culinary creativity, brimming with flavour, melting right off the bone. But these innovative dishes falter in taste, stirring sensations of mediocrity and disappointing portion sizes, denting the value proposition with high prices. The menu, although fresh, does not offer enough variety.

  • Great Quality

    Customer stated ingredients were incredibly fresh, equating to food utopia.

  • Okay Taste

    Experiences varied, some found food delicious, others less impressive.

  • Small Portions

    Small portions do not justify high prices, leaving customers disappointed.

Top 3 dishes at Soban

  1. 1

    Spicy Kalbijjim 🏆

    Tender, flavor-rich with perfect spice, sweetness, and softness; melts off the bone.

    Spicy Kalbijjim dish
  2. 2

    Spicy Codfish

    The cod was melt-in-your-mouth tender and richly flavored.

    Spicy Codfish dish
  3. 3

    Braised Korean Short Rib

    Tender meat, flavorful, with melt-in-your-mouth savory butteriness.

    Braised Korean Short Rib dish

Vibe: Decent date night, minus drinks

The vibe at Soban is quaint and charming, offering a small and cozy atmosphere fitting for a date night, albeit crowded. However, it loses significant brownie points with its abysmal drinks offering, serving no alcoholic beverages. It does hold some allure with a Michelin recommendation boosting its trendiness.

  • Great Buzz

    Visited by critics and directors, has significant hype and Michelin recommendation.

  • Okay For Dates

    Small and cozy atmosphere suitable for dates, but can get crowded.

  • Bad Drinks

    No alcohol served here, not even a beer, a major drawback.

Perks: Forget parking, focus on reservations

The perks at Soban are a mixed bag. Visitors may struggle with frustrating parking situations, especially during peak hours, and a negligible service. However, the ease of making reservations, and suitable options for vegetarians and vegans, somewhat neutralises the negatives. The restaurant can accommodate kids but fails to seat larger groups.

  • Easy To Hear

    Quiet, perfect for stress-free meal with family, conducive to conversation.

  • Okay For Kids

    Small yet accommodating space, with reservations recommended during peak hours.

  • Hard To Park

    Finding parking during busy hours proves to be difficult and frustrating.