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    Goban Korean BBQ

    4.3 (16 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Small beef combo
    Vivian L.

    We came on their second week of being open and thought it was decent/okay but not better than other existing KBBQ spots on the Eastside. We got there just before 11 am opening on a Sunday and were 3rd in line so got seated almost immediately after they opened. We ordered a small beef combo which was just enough food for 2 people for lunch. The meat quality was decent but not the best I've had at KBBQ. I saw on Instagram that they cooked the meats for you but they didn't do that for anyone when we were there so maybe they've decided that the servers didn't have the bandwidth. Their grills are very hot so it can be easy to burn the outside of thicker meat cuts. I did quite enjoy their sauces which included one spicy sauce that tasted a bit like a seafood soondooboo and a hot oil. I also quite enjoyed their tableside fresh kimchi and steamed egg which came with the combo. Their other banchan was mostly just okay. Prices are comparable to other "premium" KBBQ restaurants in the area. Overall it's decent but I think there are other KBBQ places that I prefer based on meat quality, so not sure how soon I would come back to be fully honest.

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    Casey K.

    Everything was just...okay. Nothing phenomenal and I feel that the food quality could be better. We came on the weekend a little before 6pm and had about a 25 minute wait. The inside is fairly small, with probably 10 tables or less. When we had finished eating, there was a sizable crowd outside waiting, so I assume eating around 6-7pm on the weekend means a long wait. We had ordered the large combination of meats along with a soondubu, seafood pajeon, and vegetables for grilling (and a drink). The soondubu and pajeon were chosen specifically because of the promotion that they were having. The food came out pretty quickly, which was nice, but I'm not too sure the portion size justified the price of $163. I think it was just enough for 5 people to be content, but not for 6 people. I'd say out of the 5 meats, the ribeye was probably the best. Everything else, even the brisket, was not flavorful even with the side seasonings. I'm not sure if it was too lean of a cut or what, but it was disappointing to me. The service was fine, though our drink was forgotten and we had to flag down a server, and we had a confusing hiccup when paying for the bill. We were told the promotion was still happening, which is if you follow their Instagram page, you get a free dish from the sides, which is the "Korean steamed egg, corn cheese, kimchi stew, soybean paste stew or soft tofu stew". The steamed egg came with the meats so we intentionally ordered the soft tofu stew. However, when we told our server that, he said that the soft tofu stew we ordered was not the same as the promo. I feel this is misleading because they're not exclusive menu items, as they're already on their main menu. Fortunately, our server said he'd still honor the promo but I wish they had made this clear on the promo - or tell customers to say it when they order that they're here for the promo?

    Alex N.

    Wow I was impressed! The service here was amazing, the food quality was delicious, the mix combo was more than enough for 3 people. I highly recommend and would come back!

    Jacq M.

    I love this place! Their meat isn't the cheap kind that you could find in other places. Hope they don't change the quality of their meat. Ambiance is also good bec you go in and you go out and you don't smell bad , the smoke doesn't stick to your clothes! The service is also great! They serve you with a smile!

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    Erin W.

    We got on the waitlist with 9 parties ahead of us before our arrival. Upon arrival, we waited about 30 minutes to get in and got a table around 6:15 PM on a Friday. The restaurant was not as big as we thought, but they did have a lot of servers, so we could quickly order and get refills. We ordered the Small Mixed Combination, which came with steamed eggs. We also ordered Pork Jowl, and we got a Soft Tofu Stew for free for following them on IG. Our server, James, was very efficient at cooking and put all the ready meat onto our plates or the meat warmer. James told us that this is the only franchised KBBQ restaurant in WA that is actually from Korea. I loved that they had vegetable wraps instead of the salad that I usually get at other KBBQ restaurants here. All the meats were delicious! We especially enjoyed the pork belly and Pork Jowl. Overall, a great experience. We just wished they had more tables so the turnover could be quicker. Otherwise, we will try to come again during non-peak hours. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. Parking was free in the designated spots in the nearby garage.

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