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    Hoban Korean BBQ

    3.4 (399 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Annie D.

    This was my first time at a Korean BBQ place and I am not sure I would go back. We got beef and chicken with various sides. While cooking was kind of fun, I am not sure the hassle and the price were worth the food. Maybe we didn't try the right things on the menu but I wouldn't be jumping to go back again. Service was good and they were helpful giving us an idea of what to order but maybe Korean BBQ is just not for me.

    Karli S.

    The service was awful. Our server brought our table the wrong beer and forgot another persons drink. We didn't see her again until she came back by after we were done eating and asked if we had gotten our check yet. A different employee brought out our food, didn't say anything to us, didn't explain how the grill worked, nothing. We had a good time but the service really needs some work. The food was decent, but no reason to go back. We paid $150 for everything on the table.

    Wendy F.

    Visiting from out of state. Food prices were extremely high here for a non AYCE spot. Service was really slow, all they did was drop off our food and not really check in on us. Could've used a refill on water's throughout dinner. Food was just okay, felt pretty mediocre to me. We also barely got any dipping sauce, and the server was nowhere to be found, had to track someone down after a while.

    Rice and Tofu in back
    Raj D.

    Went with my cousin Sid and a couple of nephews. The Good. It's kind of fun and the staff were very sweet. The so-so. The food cuts are a bit not my style. The pork was almost all fat and to render on the grill takes forever. I ended up grilling mostly veggies. They were good. Asparagus. Mushrooms. Peppers. All. But proteins were not great.

    Hoban gabli
    Mary Y.

    When the food is great, but the services is not. This place sometimes disappoints me. This isnt the first, second, third or fourth time. This is my fifth time in the pass 3-6 years. We waited more than 45 minutes, next time reserve first. Then we waited 15 minutes to order and then waited 45 mins to get our food. We were starving watching other people eating their food. Technically we were there from 7-10. Just waiting and waiting. Im not too sure if i really wanna come back after this last time. I rather go out of state for any kbbq. The service hasnt always been my favor. However, the food . It was pretty good. The egg soufflé was super salty from top to bottom. The octopus with pork and other veggies was really yummy. I enjoy the hoban galbi, it did taste really good, so always wash your mouth down with water. The flavor sometimes too overpowering. The beef soup was good. I love how it wasnt overpower beef flavor. It can wash down a lot of the other flavor. Btw the lettuce is extra. The ambiance was ok. A lot of weird tv channels. The music was good. A lot of people enjoying their food and having a good time talking.

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    Sheldon B.

    I love Hoban! Such friendly and welcoming service, and the aroma grabs you as soon as you enter the foyer. Apple Maps mistakenly navigated me towards a Minneapolis location I've never been to as I'm only familiar with the Eagan location. And it was worth the drive to get there! It's been years since we've been here, but it brought back so many memories for my wife and I. We reminisced about what our favs were, so we ordered up! I highly recommend the bulgogi, the bibimbap, spicy wings, and how could I go without mandu?? We almost went with the pork bulgogi because it's spicy but we opted to make a return date night another time! Also, if karaoke is your thing, stop by their Do Re MI Karaoke, the rooms were packed and there was even a group of 7 ladies who were jammin out. Hoban is great for large families or groups or for a special date night. I sat right next to my bride in the booth and we had all the food in front of us, I joked that we should play the game Sushi Go! Visit Hoban, it'll become one of your instant fav's!!

    Susie R.

    Extremely overpriced bbq... The service was nice. The place is pretty big. It was difficult to find parking which sucked. The food itself was just okay. The Haemul Pajeon was really yummy. They do offer other dishes if you don't want to do BBQ. The quality of the meat was okay. It was def pricey compared to other bbq places. Probably worth visiting if you are in the area but I would def not go out of way to go here. There are way better Korean bbq places in the burbs.

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    Michaela S.

    The food was pretty good but the service wasn't too great. We made reservations and wasn't seated for a bit even though we arrived a little early. Then, we were seated but a waiter didn't come around for another 20 minutes. Lots of waiting, plus we needed to pay for parking based on time (street parking right in front) so it felt like we wasted a lot of time. We struggled to flag down our waiter and had to ask for water, but it's understandable because there weren't a lot of waiters. They seemed understaffed so we just had to be patient. The prices were a little high for Korean BBQ in my opinion, but there are no other options (around here) that I know of. The meats were pretty high quality and I'd say worth the price! I really enjoyed the food and had a lot of leftovers. We shared four orders of meats between two people and had a lot of leftovers, so just two orders would probably be enough. I highly recommend the beef tongue and pork jowl. They do charge a small fee for paying with card, but that's also understandable and isn't very big at all. Definitely a place to try for authentic Korean food and I would definitely come back. Our server was so kind and made the experience better.

    Beef Bulgogi
    Robert W.

    I live really close to here, but for some reason hadn't stopped by yet. Finally came by here last week with a bunch of friends since this is what I believe to be the only KBBQ place in Minneapolis due to what my local friend described as laws around heating elements at the table. I saw the mixed reviews on Yelp, so I was a bit apprehensive, but we came with a big party of 8. We were seated at two adjacent tables. They cannot combine them because the heating elements make the tables permanent fixtures which is no problem! They immediately delivered the banchan, which are basically an assortment of Korean sides including pickled radish, kimchi, etc. The setup was very solid. We ordered a big lychee soju to split and it was delicious! Fed the whole table with multiple shops for only $40 total (5/person). For the main entrees, my side ordered a beef bulgogi for the grill to split. And I also ordered a bulgogi in a bowl. The grill bulgogi was a huge portion, and the marinade was great. It's super easy to cook bulgogi if you've never done KBBQ before, I recommend it as an easy starter. This is because it's very thin and the flavor is strong so it's okay to overcook/easy to not accidentally undercook. Full steaks at KBBQ are just something I don't recommend, you are better off doing that at home. Come here for the marinated Korean specialties! Onto the bulgogi in a bowl, it came in a beautiful, attention grabbing cast iron pot that was steaming ( and (obviously) very hot to the touch. It was jam packed with ground bulgogi, lots of slices of bulgogi, some vegetables, and a healthy helping of vermicelli noodles. The soup was delicious! The bulgogi was tender and flavorful, the broth was awesome, and the noodles were superb. It can get really hot in there with the grill on so just be ready and make sure to hydrate!

    Brisket, Mandu, Japchae, Pajeon.
    Lake C.

    Visiting MSP and tried Korean BBQ at Hoban. Food was good, service was a tad slow- they were busy, and staff were friendly. Prices were average to high for the quality. Note: unfortunately, the BBQ here was not served with lettuce to make wraps. Other KBBQ places serve bbq with lettuce and sam jang, sam mu, and other sides that really compete a kbbq. I probably would check out other Korean bbq in MSP before going here again. Overall it rates a 3.5 star rating.

    Anne C.

    Korean bbq in Minneapolis is not on par with places with large Korean populations like New York, DMV, or Los Angeles. That being said I'm very happy to have Hoban as a reasonable local option. I have been several times with large and small groups of friends, and just to be able to introduce friends who are new Korean bbq to this amazing cuisine alone makes it worthwhile to keep coming back. The food is reasonably good and there are some vegetarian options available too. And of course with a generous selection of refillable banchan (side dishes). The restaurant is spacious and I have not had problems getting a bbq table even with a large walk in group. The prices are higher than what I would spend for an average meal eating out in the Twin Cities and certainly more than what I would spend to have bbq in a more established Korean neighborhood but I think overall still reasonable for the food and experience. Not the best but a solid option for my late night Midwest kbbq cravings. Paid street parking available in neighboring streets.

    Pork Belly
    Adriana G.

    This is my third time at Hoban and it has improved a lot. Last time I visited was 2 years ago and this meal was a five star. The meat was excellent, very well seasoned-- the flavor was on point. The seafood pancake was also delicious with its dipping sauce, it was my first time trying it and would recommend it to anyone! My friends and I enjoyed the KBBQ experience we had, by far the best so far. Hoban has improved through out the years, the quality of the food is better and service is fast. Our server China was great, she was very attentive and sweet. I will definitely come back soon to try their dishes as well.

    Bulgogi

    It's pretty tasty! Just a bit pricy for what it is, but it's a good spot I forgot to take pictures of the rest. beef tongue: cook with the oil salt they give you. it tastes so good. bibimbap: really good Chicken skewers: tasty, a little dry bulgogi: soft, sweet, good Overall Good flavors

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    Is there a patio that has the grill tables?

    No. The location does not have an outdoor area.

    Is there Karaoke at this location?

    No, there's not

    Do they accept reservations or have a website?

    They take reservations for all party sizes!

    Is it all you can eat?

    I think the only AYCE foods are the pickled sides that come with an entree.

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