The food here is amazing. So many different flavors. It's easy to order several items and share with friends and family. The service is top notch too. Tung did an awesome job making our experience great. I will be back soon for the food and excellent service. read more

First time trying this place, service was great and very polite food was amazing. Will definitely be back. read more

Hoban Korean Restaurant - Tok bok ki - Korean Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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Fantastic Food awesome Kimchi great variety Pork dish wonderful flavor Hite beer always good Will certainly be back‼‼‼ read more

Came back after a year. Ordered the chicken soup that is $42 which the prices went up . I was expecting for better service but the chicken served was very hard like a stone, you can't even bite at all. They did re cook it but still very hard to chew!! Please stay away dining with this restaurant, twice and not really pleased with the product and service they provide!! Never would I recommend to this to everyone! read more

Had a party of 15. Service and food was amazing and staff was attentive! I've seen a couple bad reviews but I'm definitely giving them 5 stars! You can't make everyone happy all the time and if you don't let them know while you're there that you're not happy with something that doesn't give them the chance to correct the issue. Thank you Hoban!! You're amazing! read more

Right off the bat, my expectations were elevated a little bit. I was still in shock from the quality of the Vietnamese food in the Twin Cities. So, I walked into Hoban almost expecting the Korean to be just as good. All I can say is, it was average at best. The fried dumplings were bland and the skin was a little on the stale side. The kimchee was disappointing and lacked any character. I, without knowing that the kimchee was going to be bad, ordered kimchee jigae as my entree. I ate it without any gusto or normal feelings of cozy comfort. My girfriend's entree (I can't remember what it was) was ok, but nothing special. The staff were very friendly and gracious in refilling our side dishes. I don't think the food deserves a 3 and is more of a 2.5, but the people made up for it, so a 3 it is. But, I will only go back if desperate for some Korean food and I haven't found something else. read more

I have been thinking about bi bim bop ALL DAY and everyone I know was watching the superbowl so I didn't have a dinner date so I got this to go! Brought it home. So I didn't get the whole Hoban dolsot bi bim bop experience but it was still delicious. The spicy sauce it came with was awesome. All the flavors were really good. Not very much meat though. While I waited for my food I chatted with the employee a little. Evidently they have a lunch buffet M-F so I will have to check that out sometime when I have a day off of work. Location is a little weird, it's at the end of a strip mall so it's not very convenient unless you live in the area (or happen to be on your way home from MOA, like I was). read more

Hoban Korean Restaurant - Dolsot bi bim bop to go. So much yum. - Korean Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Great Korean food. It was like being back at Kunsan! Dolsat Bibimbap is a must. Owner was very nice and fun to talk to

This was my first Korean food experience years and years ago. I thought it was pretty good since I had nothing to compare it to, but over the ears, I've tried a few more places, and I'd have to give Hoban only a 3.5. It has a lot of the Korean options you'd look for, and the restaurant itself is clean and fine, but in general, tastes aren't amazing or anything note worthy. I remember prices being average though. Come here if you're in the area and are craving Korean, but if not, I wouldn't make the drive out. read more

Easy parking in the lot. Service courteous. Most important was the great food. We'll be back for more

I used to come here at least once a week. Since it was a small & old restaurant many many years ago. However, to the highest surprise, the quality of Food ( just can't be consumed anymore ) and the service just so bad now. It's like having different owner. The food quality get to the point , even its free I won't eat it. Too bad read more

Fantastic experience! Quick to seat and even quicker to serve! The food was delicious as well. It was my boyfriend and I'd first time and we ordered Pork Katsu and Jabchae with Calamari tempura all of which were delicious! I would highly recommend and we will be returning! read more

5 stars all day for vibe. They got karaoke when bullshit isn't going on all the time. Last time I picked food up they had some big booty hoez on the tv, nicki Minaj, cargi B. Good stuff. Keep the big bootys a playin, and you'll keep me a cumin. read more

Best restaurant in city~~ Food is amazing and so generous portion ! Service is outstanding, very friendly. read more

A family favorite for years! When we head up to Minneapolis for some shopping, my parents like to make a day of it and start at MOA, stop by the Eagan outlets, and end up at Hoban for some hearty, authentic Korean food. The waitstaff is mainly comprised of teenagers and young Korean 20-somethings, and everyone is always extremely friendly and attentive. I've ordered different variations of the bulgogi, but my favorite is the bulgogi in a bowl (comes in a hot stone pot with vermicelli noodles and caramelized onions). My dad likes the spicy pork bulgogi, and my mom always orders this seafood noodle soup dish that apparently has the most generous amounts of seafood she's had. Other delicious menu items are the galbi (KBBQ truly deserves all the hype it's getting), the tuk bulgogi (bulgogi with rice cakes), the soondubu, the kimchi bibimbap, and the seafood pancake. One thing to note - every time we're here, there's always one thing that's wrong / inconsistent. One time, we waited over 20 minutes for a table when there were empty booths galore; another time, it was a 15 minute wait for the check. Every time, one order is made incorrectly or isn't quite up to par; my mom was disappointed when there was considerably less seafood in her noodle dish last time, and the time before my dad's pork bulgogi came out 15 minutes later than the rest of our meals (and cold too). It's a little disappointing for what would otherwise be a perfect restaurant, but hey, the food is delicious and at a reasonable price point. read more

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Tucked away in a strip mall 5 minutes from the Eagan Outlet Mall, this is definitely a place that could fly under the radar in the suburbs, but their food is definitely enough to put on your foodie map. Their bulgogi is great, the meat is well marinated and grilled to perfection, and you can't go wrong with pairing the meat with rice and their banchan. Their bibimbap is deliciously crispy on the bottom, and is made even more yummy with a generous squirt of gochujang for those who like their food a little more spicy. The only complaint I have after visiting Hoban for a few years is that each individual diner used to get their own banchan, but now it appears that each table has to share banchan. I personally didn't mind fitting many tiny dishes on the table, but I would appreciate it if they provided more of each item if they're providing one serving of banchan. Overall, if you're hankering for Korean food in Eagan, this is the place to go, and is a breath of fresh air from your standard suburb fare. read more

This place has been around for what feels like forever to me. So close to my house, I can walk here on a nice day after shopping at the outlet mall or a late night snack. Having a decent korean restaurant near your house is very convenient. Unfortunately not a kbbq grill place like the one in Uptown, your dishes come out all complete. Kind of hidden being located all the way at the end of a row of stores, in a lower traffic suburban area, I always wondered how they have survived so long. The food speaks for itself though. My favorite dishes here include the kalbi, korean short ribs with the bone it. The meat is so soft and flavorful. A little pricey of a dish but so so worth it. I would definitely get the kalbi over the bulgogi, another typical korean meat dish, but IMO, I thought the bulgogi was not as good as other places I've tried. If you rather be slightly healthier though, their pork belly dish to eat as lettuce wraps is also very good. The meat is lean, put some sauce, kimchi, anything else you want onto a piece of lettuce and wrap it up, pop it in your mouth and devour. I also really love their ddeokbokki (rice cakes in spicy sauce), it is probably one of my favorites (if not my favorite) compared to ddeokbokki from other korean restaurants around Minnesota. The rice cake is both chewy and soft. The sauce is has a kick but not too too spicy. There is fish cakes and clear noodles mixed into the dish as well. My last recommended dish is the seafood pajeon. They have a nice dipping sauce and lots of seafood in the pancake. It is a very large pancake, probably could feed 2 people. If you want to try good korean BBQ and not have to travel into the busy city life area (parking is great), I would definitely recommend coming to Hoban in Eagan! read more

Hoban Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Everything I've eaten here has been delicious. The Kal Bi is amazing and the bulgogi is also very good. 2 of the 3 times I've been it was very busy. So maybe not the best place to go for conversation but the food is great. My only complaint is that sometimes the service is a bit slow. My boyfriend and I ordered two entrées the other night and the second one came out about 20 minutes after the first one. It was fine thought because we shared both entrées. Overall, delicious food and pretty good service. I will definitely be going back sometime soon. It seems like a great place to bring a large party of friends. Most of the food comes out on platters so it is easy to share between multiple people. read more

Hoban Korean Restaurant - Kimchee and Pork Bi Bim Bap was delicious. Could've used a bit more kimchee but that's coming from someone who can never get enough of it. - Korean Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

I love soup dishes and love the soon du bu chigae! I had the champ pong later and didn't love it so much, meh. The bulgogi is okay and pretty original/plain, so, not my fav, but the chap chae is so delicious!!! All in all, I've been here more than once to give this review and have loved the chap chae and soon du bu chigae ever since. The wait can be long sometimes, the service is alright. I didn't experience any problems. To go for extra food wasn't too slow. read more

Hoban Korean Restaurant - Soon du bu chigae! My favorite dish! It's a little spicy and I added a little Kimchi and rice to it. - Korean Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Amazing! Servers were extremely friendly and very helpful to my friend who is vegetarian and has a fish/seafood allergy. Food came out fast and hot! Dolsot Bibimbap was amazing, very authentic and delightfu. Found and new favorite restauran, will come and recommend to all! read more

I've never had Korean food before. We drove from River Falls Wisconsin and it was WORTH IT!! All 3 of us had awesome food and the servers were polite and kind. I got the KimBap- it was amazing, while my friends got the bulgogi and rice bowls. A lot of food so plenty of food to share. If it was a closer drive I would be there every week. read more

Hoban Korean Restaurant - KimBap bottom right, chicken bulgogi bottom left, middle all the side condiments like kimchi and radish - Korean Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

I have been here a couple times, brought my mom and 3 friends here last night. It was very busy for a Sunday night at 7:15 - always a good sign for a local restaurant. I had the Golbi (Kalbi on the online menu) - grilled beef short ribs which were delicious! Everyone else enjoyed their meals too - 2 Chicken Bulgogi, 1 Pork Bulgogi and 1 Chicken Bokum. There were a few negatives: 1. it was really HOT in there, 2. my mom's food came out at least 5 minutes before everyone else's and, 3. no one explained the Bachan (small side dishes) that were left at our table. We will be back - and maybe next time try out one of the private rooms at DoReMi Karoke! read more

The food here was alright; but I have had better Korean food. There wasn't anything special about the taste, so we probably wouldn't be heading back for more anytime soon. The Bulgogi (), Daeji Bossam ( ), and Mandoo (), were just ho-hum and forgettable. The environment was nice. If we were ever to go back, we would try the Noraebang (). read more

Hoban Korean Restaurant - The Bulgogi (), Daeji Bossam ( ), and Mandoo (). - Korean Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

The Short ribs are so good. The best I ever had. They are the thick cut, juicy and have the right amount of marble. The food would be 5 Stars but the service need to improve with more staffing. When I come tonight, the restaurant is not full but the staff is so busy as they only have 3 people for the restaurant and the karaoke side of business. So 3 stars for service. read more

Great service. Best Korean food in the twin cities! A bit steep in price but the serving sizes are quite large!

I came here for my wife's birthday with her family and it was our first visit. It's a nice family restaurant. As a Korean, I'd rate the food 9/10. But the service was a solid 10/10. Peter was our server and he was the best server I've ever encountered. Super friendly, very attentive, we joked with him several times and he was a good sport about it! Well definitely come back! read more

My boyfriend and I recently gave Hoban another 5th chance. And boy was it a mistake. We came in around 5pm and it was not busy. We were seated for 20mins, no water, no server to ever come to our table to check if we were ready to order. All I saw were other servers walking around trying to figure there sh*t out. We weren't the only ones being ignored, we saw other tables walk out as well. After 20mins, we walked out as well. Hoban get your service together. Food is good most of the time, but if I can't even order because of the LACK of service, it's not worth it. Get your team together and have a talk on how to better your service. I have never seen a service so bad. Nobody seems to know what they are doing plus nobody seems to care anymore. If I could Give this a zero star, you bet I would. read more

Their Korean Steak tartare is good but too much garlic. Service is good and food is tasty.

Food met expectation. However we came during Labor Day weekend; it was crazy busy. And our whole corner of the restaurant got neglected and everyone was basically waiting for the servers to either bring the bill or refill cups. The waiter also grabbed the side dishes with her fingers on the inside. Food was good. Just bad service, prolly because it was busy. But then they shouldve double the servers, expecting a busy weekend. read more

I'm no expert on Korean food so I can't say whether or not it was "authentic" but I can say it was delicious. I was happy to see the menu was very descriptive for those of us unfamiliar with Korean dishes. Entrees come with an assortment of small cool side dishes that are a great complement to the main dishes. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Hoban Korean Restaurant - Bi bim bap, served in a hot stoneware bowl. - Korean Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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We've been customers of Hoban for years, but from our experience this last time we would have to find another place to try. The food doesn't taste like it used to a couple of years ago and the prices have doubled on some of our favorites such as the Kalbi, plus they aren't flavorful at all like they were. We're very disappointed that one of the few Korean restaurants around here isn't the same anymore. read more

Food was so salty I can't even finish my meal. Also service was horrible. Waited long time to order and no one stop by and asking how am I doing. Worst Korean restaurant and I will never come back here. Korean food ain't this salty. read more

This Hoban location gets a pretty resounding "meh" from me and a "no thx" from the husband. Been 3 times throughout the years (it's a bit of a drive) and our visit last week basically cemented the "probably won't be back" for us. Everything on the menu honestly sounds delicious so maybe we just aren't ordering the right things, I dunno. On our most recent trip with Kara D, Elizabeth R, and Mindy B (plus a few others!) we ordered lots of different things so we could sharesies. We had the Korean BBQ wings, the beef tartare, fried mushrooms...I got the pork and kimchi bowl for my main and my husband got the black bean sauce and rice noodles. The mushrooms were good. I enjoyed my bowl but there was so much rice vs the other ingredients, and a lot of the rice was burnt since the bowl comes out sizzling. My husband's dish was a big disappointment...it was basically a large metal bowl filled to the top with flavorless brown sauce :( The chicken wings were underseasoned, and the first order of the tartare was frozen to the point that some pieces were rock solid and uneatable. We sent it back and the 2nd one came out much better (and was delicious) but in the meantime our server tried to tell us it was supposed to be frozen? Wut? I've had a lot of tartare and it's never been frozen, so I don't know if that's a Korean thing or complete BS...how can you eat it if it's frozen? There was also some confusion with the orders...extra beers that weren't ordered were brought out, they made an extra bowl. They didn't charge us fortunately but what kind of communication is going on back in the kitchen? Anyway, for the price, the quality and service just isn't where it should be to warrant another visit anytime soon. read more

My husband and I checked in like 15 minutes after 9PM and was told it was okay to dine in if we ordered like in 5 minutes even though they were starting to clean up and their official closing hour is at 10PM. So we sat down. I observed over 5+ different servers cleaning up and still serving multiple tables that were finishing up. I was really craving some good Korean dishes and ended up ordering the following: seafood Pajun, Bibim Naeng Myun and the hot and spicy octopus stir fry dish, which I asked if they could add rice cakes to it. Our sides came out right away, however all of them were warm, seemed like they have been sitting out on a table for hours and not fresh. Within minutes we got our seafood Pajun first and I dug in starting with the edges with the other two dishes quickly following suit. As we ate towards the middle pieces, my husband found the inside contents still raw and uncooked (see photos). The batter that holds the stuff together was still gooey and runny for most of the pieces in the middle and unknowingly and not paying attention due to starvation, my husband said he already ate a few pieces that felt very mushy and gooey before finally looking at one and seeing the raw batter inside of it. My husband felt sick after realizing he ate all that raw batter mixed with whatever was in it. We notified one of the servers that walked by and she went to check to see what options she could give us. She came back and asked if we wanted a new one and we said no, so she said as she walked away, that we would get a discount for it. I was thinking a discount? What does that mean? It will be taken off our bill right? She didn't come back to check on us so I didn't get a chance to ask. The hot and spicy octopus dish came out without the rice cakes, so I had to tell a server to make sure to not charge us for it. The dish itself was very good. Loved the flavors and octopus bites. Our actual server came by and apologized for not adding it in due to trying to rush our orders in before the kitchen closed. The bibim Naeng Myun also was a great tasting dish. Loved the garlicky taste. Nothing wrong with this dish at all. The reason for the 1 star was because of the rushed and poor service and attention they provided along with the final bill that showed a discount on the raw appetizer dish of a measly 3.00 off of a 12.00 item! I was shocked when I looked at the bill, so much so that I asked our actual waiter about their policy on what they do when they serve raw dishes. I said had I known the discount was so little, I would asked for a new one to be made and taken that home since I was paying full price for it. However due to the kitchen being closed like literally at 925PM and we were clocking out closer to 945PM, our actual server said he would just remove the whole item from our bill. Glad we didn't have to put up a fight to get it off because any decent restaurant knows they should just take it off the bill if the food was bad and we had legitimate reasons to show it was worse. So our initial $50 bill came down to around $38 instead. We thanked him for his understanding of the situation and gave him a decent tip before leaving. For the higher prices they charge for their food, you should expect better service and quality, but unfortunately that was not the case at all. We were asked probably just once after the raw food incident by our main server how everything was, but by that time we were ready to go. I don't understand why a restaurant promotes being open until 10PM but tells its customers at 915PM that they can sit down if they order within 5 minutes because the kitchen is closing? I observed another group that came in minutes after us that got seated and their orders too were taken in a rush. After one gal saw the seafood pancake that we ordered come out, she asked if she could get one too and was told sorry the kitchen already closed. We will not be going back due to the overall lack of service and their policies on handling of raw food and the warm side dishes they serve. There are other Korean restaurants in the twin cities that can do better and make the same dishes. read more

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I have been eating here for years, but have seen the quality become spotty. As a white dude I've had little idea what real Korean food tastes like. This place was my first years ago when I saw Korean folks there all the time. A Korean friend has taken me to several very good restaurants here in the TC Metro (Dong Hae leaps to the pallet). So I have an improved appreciation now. My Korean friend gave Hoban a try. He was patient, but disappointed. "I've never been to a Korean restaurant this bad. The food is edible, but I'll give it a 2. There are no Koreans here." As we got into the car to leave, "Next time you want Korean food in this neighborhood go to Subway. (Pause.) Oh look! Domino's! Still better Korean food." After having tasted so much better, he's right. My last trip. read more

Hoban has been my favorite Korean place in Twin Cities. Everything on the menu has been very pleasant, but my favorite is the Galbi and Bossam. So good! I don't think they have Jokbal, but would be very excited if they added that to the menu. For non-Koreans, or those unfamiliar with Korean food, I encourage you to try stuff on the menu you don't know. The bbq meat dishes are always good, but live a little! read more

Food was okay. I've had better. Pieces of Our rice cakes were undercooked and still hard.

Moshiso!!! I came to town to visit my dad and he had been raving about this place! When I asked what his favorite was, he couldn't decide on which was his favorite, and now I can see why!! :) I think we arrived at JUST the right time because 5 min later, the entire place was packed. This is obviously the go-to place for fantastic Korean food in the area. And here's why: - The service was on spot. The servers were extremely friendly. The owner walks around to personally check on you to ensure you enjoy your food. - The pan chan was good variety and fresh! - The ojingeo bokkeum was effing phenomenal. Plentiful in squid, and squid that tasted fresh in texture and flavor!! I think this was the star for me that night - The kimbop was also good...we cleaned that appetizer up in a hurry - Chicken bulgogi was great!! The right amount of marinade before cooked. I constantly seek great Korean restaurants since I like to take a break from cooking it myself. And growing up as a Korean/American I've learned that not all Korean places are created equally. From all of the places that i have been to accross the country which feature the same type of menu, this one certainly has stood out as the best. (From West coast, to the Midwest to the East coast) Hoban is certainly a gem and I'll be back on my next trip to Minnesota!! :) read more

Despite the mediocre service we received, the food was great! I've had Korean food before, but never really enjoyed it, until I heard about Hoban Korean Restaurant. The interior decor wasn't horrible...it could have been worse, but it was fine. Clean, warm, and still inviting. The waitress was really into cleaning her tables that she forgot to give us the menus, so I went up and grabbed them myself. That was probably the most annoying thing, but was forgiven when we had the food: Appetizers: Man doo - Korean fried dumplings...tasty! Spicy wings - That was seriously some delicious wings! Entrees: Seafood bokum - stir fry with an assortment of seafood in it. Spicy, but good Bulgogi - a staple dish in a Korean menu, very tasty! Next time we should try it with the lettuce wraps. Kalbi - another staple in a Korean menu, the short ribs, tender and yummy goodness! Yuk Gae Jang - a hot and spicy sour soup that was addictive. Was disappointed that there wasn't any desserts. There were 4 of us there for a while munching the night away...something about Korean food that makes you nibble at it all night even though you're full! We practically finished everything...we were pigs! I do recommend it if you're looking for some Korean goodness. AND, I haven't been...but they do have a karaoke place next door and it looks pretty cool! One of these days we'll go and check it out. We spoke to the guy about it and he said they are busy during the weekends and that you would need to make reservations. It looks like a pretty cool experience, very private...in the way that they are private rooms for you and your friends to rent. $30 for a small room, and $60 for the bigger rooms. It's called Do Re Mi Karaoke if you want to check it out. read more

The food here is amazing! We just ordered a bunch of stuff on the menu. We were happy and filled up to the brim. Everything is amazing. Highly recommended!!!! read more