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    Soban

    4.6 (29 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Coty S.

    Massive 3 foot tray of boiling seafood, served tableside! Jeju viral long tray seafood dish has FINALLY made it near Atlanta. Of course, it landed in Atlanta Koreatown = Duluth , GA. Where else⁉ Sure, you've seen it online, but did anyone ever explain to you what this dish actually is? Well, that's what I'm here for, to explain it to you. I've always seen magnificent videos online and on Korean TV around 2010 from Jeju visitors, of a massive rectangular tray that takes up 2 entire burners, bountifully covering a table. Now, I can finally experience this tableside culinary adventure without the flight across the world. Also, I was literally shocked to see this dish available at a VERY affordable price of $79, so I just had to grab a group of friends together and stop by the local Korean restaurant. Guess what? It tastes just as flavorful and delicious as it looks! All the fresh seafood simmering in a balanced broth of savory, sweet, and spicy --- pairing perfectly with rice (or noodles). Quite a few people have asked me where to find Jeju cuisine, and this dish is just that. The epitome of Jeju seafood. 통갈치 해물 조림 $79 : Pronounced " tonggalchi haemul jorim " means braised whole cuttlasfish with seafood, and is just that. A massive whole fish that takes up almost the entire 3+ foot tray and the following: 1 Whole cutlassfish, flavor similar to a meaty mackerel 2 Entire octopus 3 Whole abolones 4 Mussels 5 Enoki and oyster mushrooms, green onion, and succulent braised radish 6 Whole shrimps 7 Whole crabs 8 2 sets of panchan 9 Bowls of rice Additionally, we ordered 곱돌비빔밥 Dolsot Bibimbap $17 and a 녹두전 mung bean pancake $15 This building in the Gwinnett Place Mall area has had many failed businesses, so I hope this treasure has many years of success.

    Ganjang gejang
    Valerie Y.

    My friends and I got the Ganjang Gejang (raw marinated crab) and the Ssam platter (pork). The Ganjang Gejang was subpar, I felt like the crab tasted too fishy and not fresh. I did enjoy the experience; they are very diligent about giving enough gloves and extra buckets for the shells. The Ssam platter was just alright; no notes :) Service was fantastic & the vibe is fine, but the food just did not stand out.

    Michelleexo R.

    Soban in Duluth, GA If you're looking for real Korean home-style food m, this spot is it. We ordered: Braised Whole Cutlassfish Seafood (recommend ) Whole cutlassfish + entire octopus + mixed seafood & veggies in a rich, spicy broth. The fish was SO soft, flavorful, and perfect with rice. Seafood Pancake (recommend ) Crispy, thick, and LOADED with shrimp, squid, and big scallions. Slightly pricey but worth it for the portion. Ssambap Set Comes with soybean paste stew, savory dipping sauce, fresh veggies, and your choice of meat. Wrap everything together , super fresh, balanced, and flavorful. Hot Stone Bibimbap Rice, mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts, and a sunny-side-up egg. let it sit longer for that crispy guoba bottom I even added a little cutlassfish broth... so good. Clean environment, spacious, and very modern.

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    Addy C.

    Still one of my new favorite Korean restaurants, and a great choice if you're trying to impress ... love getting 10 different banchan incl. the marinated crab. Soban is getting very popular now - you can tell the servers are working very hard but feels like they need to hire more help. BRAISED SILVER COD - $49.99 Ohhhh so good - pricey yes but very good and you get a ton of food. This is definitely for sharing. The fish, squash, tofu, radish - all caramelized and soaking in flavor. If you have just 2 people in your party which we did - you will have leftovers to enjoy later. KIMCHI PANCAKE - $15.99 Good but not crispy which I think it key for a good Korean pancake. I definitely want to try that cuttlefish platter and galbijjim next time - I saw many tables order the galbijjim.

    Wen L.

    TL;DR -- Soban Korean Restaurant is a promising newcomer with food that genuinely stands out -- the cold noodle alone might be the best you've ever had. Service has some growing pains, but the friendliness and food quality make it easy to forgive. Everything here feels fresh -- the space, the decor, the menu. Speaking of the menu, clear your schedule before you sit down because it's going to take a few minutes to get through. The decoration has a warm, homey feel that makes the space comfortable despite being brand new. Now, the service. It took three different servers to get water, and our second dish didn't arrive until we were almost done with the first. Timing and coordination still need work. That said, everyone was genuinely friendly throughout, and it's hard to be too hard on a place that's still finding its rhythm fresh out of the gate. Give them time. The food, though -- that's where Soban earns its keep. The cold noodle is exceptional. Most cold noodles at other spots are bland and forgettable, but this one actually has flavor -- a subtle radish note running through a broth that's light but surprisingly complex. If you're looking for a cold dish to beat the summer heat, this is a must-order, full stop. The beef back rib with bean sprout delivered too. The meat falls clean off the bone, and the bean sprouts held their texture without going soggy, which is harder to get right than it sounds. The food here is the real deal. Come for that cold noodle. Service: 4/5 · Food: 5/5 · Atmosphere: 4/5

    Luke H.

    A pleasant surprise while we were shopping close to Mega Mart for a Sunday lunch before heading back to Midtown. Still a soft opening, but service was great. Only three servers then, but they were fast and efficient and always prompt when we needed service. Their side dishes are probably one of the best in the Duluth area and quite authentic which we liked. Great quality, service, and ambiance.

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    Kathy Y.

    This is such an incredible new addition to the Duluth Korean food scene! Since there are already so many amazing Korean restaurants in the area, I was a bit skeptical about whether a new spot could really stand out, but it completely blew me away. Every single dish was an absolute hit. The banchan were fresh, delicious, and incredibly plentiful. The seafood pancake was easily one of the best I have ever had in the area, and trust me, I have tried quite a few. For the mains, the stewed fish and the bibimbap were both phenomenal and packed with authentic flavor. On top of the amazing quality, the portion sizes were generous enough that we left completely stuffed. I will absolutely be back to try more of the menu in the future!

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    Nicholas M.

    Got the pork belly Bossam, braised whole Cutlassfish with Seafood, and the braised beef back ribs with bean sprouts. All were really good! I would definitely order the Bossam and fish again. The ribs were good but a lot of it was bones, so once they were deboned, there wasn't that much meat left.

    Galbijjim
    Sabrina K.

    They give you so much side dishes! The cuttlefish tastes as good as it looks. We got the cuttlefish and also the galbijjim that had the bones sticking out. They cut up the meat off for you or you can eat it with disposable gloves.

    Clean and very nice atmosphere! Service was great, all the server was nice. Food was awesome just like when had in Korea. I love they have more side dishes than other restaurant.

    Soban ssambap w/ bulgogi. With banchan and soy bean soup.

    Wonderful spread. So many choices of bancha and phenomenal service. I will return soon!

    Very clean, spacious, and good food. Banchan was good too. Recommend if you are visiting Duluth

    My new favorite Korean restaurant in Atlanta. The food is very delicious and the ambiance is very pleasant. I feel like I'm back in Seoul.

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    It tastes ok, but I don't think I would come back again. Plus, their service is also ok.

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    Service is ok. Nice clean. Food is so salty. I ordered ssambob and a gu jjim. Ban chan is good.

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    The food was really good.Also,The sides were AMAZING !!!!!!!The interior was very pretty and nicely decorated!

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    Naju Myunok

    Naju Myunok

    4.4(151 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Naju is amazing. They have all the Korean soup options, whether you're craving naengmyeon or a warm…read moresoup like galbitang. It's kiosk order, so you don't need to stand in line and wait for other people. They have a bone broth dispenser, and that broth is *chefs kiss*. I probably drink three cups of it. And when you pick up your food, there's a grab and go area for kimchi, salt/pepper, sauces, utensils, so you can prepare your table how you want. I absolutely love this concept and I want to come back for every single soup. I got the regular galbitang and it did not disappoint. A note is that there are absolutely no vegetarian options, even the mandu has meat in it.

    We had naengmyeon (cold noodles) and mandu (dumplings) for lunch at Naju Myunok yesterday. It was…read moregood. This is a popular, casual, quasi-cafeteria-style Korean restaurant in Duluth. This restaurant soft-opened in March 2024 and officially opened in April 2024 in the old Breakers Korean barbecue space near the defunct Gwinnett Place Mall, and I-85 at Pleasant Hill Rd (exit 104). It's spacious, but can fill up quick. We arrived at noon on a Saturday and there were still plenty of open tables. However, by the time we left, shortly after 1pm, it was packed with people looking for tables. Someone jumped on our table as we were getting up to leave. This is not a sit-down restaurant. Instead, you order at one of two touchscreen kiosks at the entrance and then wait for your number to be called to pick up your food. Everything is self-serve, from condiments to hot broth. You also bus your own table. Here's what three of us got: B3. Heo [sic] Naengmyeon ($16.99) - spicy sweet potato starch noodles with raw fish (should be spelled "hoe") C3-B1. Naengmyeon and Yuk Jeon ($20.99) - cold sweet potato starch noodles and thinly sliced beef pancake C1-B1. Naengmyeon and Dwaeji Yang Nyum Gui ($18.99) - cold sweet potato starch noodles and grilled pork neck D4. Kimchi Son Mandu ($11.99) - handmade kimchi dumplings My wife and I love naengmyeon. We thought Naju's version was good, especially in this fast-casual format. To nitpick, the noodles stuck together and the ice melted too fast. Regardless, I found the noodles to be delicious, refreshing, and satisfying. The spicy version came with a small bowl of icy broth on the side. The raw fish, beef pancake, and grilled pork neck were all tasty and of decent quality. As for the handmade kimchi dumplings, they were legit. Big and filling. In addition to naengmyeon, Naju also offers a variety of Korean soups (e.g., seolleongtang - ox bone soup and gomtang - beef bone soup) and LA galbi (grilled short ribs). During our visit, the pickup counter was staffed by a bunch of ajummas (Korean middle-aged women), basically Korean lunch ladies. I'd come back. This place seems ideal for a quick stop for an easy and reliable Korean meal / comfort food.

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    Naju Myunok - Inside on Saturday afternoon, August 29, 2026 at 1:06pm. Busy. Shortly after 1pm, there was no seating.

    Inside on Saturday afternoon, August 29, 2026 at 1:06pm. Busy. Shortly after 1pm, there was no seating.

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    Naju Myunok - Inside on Saturday afternoon, August 29, 2026 at 1:06pm. Busy. Shortly after 1pm, there was no seating.

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    Inside on Saturday afternoon, August 29, 2026 at 1:06pm. Busy. Shortly after 1pm, there was no seating.

    Moo Bong Ri - Kimchi 김치

    Moo Bong Ri

    4.3(50 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I rarely write reviews and try to be considerate of the behind the scenes operations as a former…read morefood service worker from my past. HOWEVER, I was very disappointed with the service. My partner and I came in around roughly 9:50-10pm. When we arrived we're were initially informed that we had to order soon because they were closing in 30 minutes and were understandings of that. Shortly after we were seated, (literally 1-2 minutes) about 3 employees came to our table letting us know we needed to order within the next few minutes. It was like 10:05. I tried asking one of the employee what the meat options were and was just interrupted by him being persistent in us ordering and did not really answer our questions, mainly because I noticed some of the meat options were pork and I do not consume pork for personal reasons. My partner and I felt overwhelmed and just ordered something we thought would not include pork. After submitting our order another employee came by with the check already without us asking insisting for us to pay before our food even came out. Mind you the restaurant closed within 20 minutes at this point. When our food did come out, it did contain PORK!!! We just left shortly afterwards and left the food on the table.

    우리는 배가 터질 듯이 불러올 때까지 여기서 먹었다. 삼겹살 진짜맛있어. 돼지고기 냄새 없어. 10점 만점 10점!!…read more I came here with a group of eight people, and we all ordered the brisket, pork belly, and the large intestine. I was absolutely obsessed with the smell of this restaurant before I even went in! I appreciated them, giving us two grills, and the staff actually cook the meat for you. I wish I was sitting more towards the left grill because whoever cooked the pork belly on that side made sure the flame was hot enough and it cooked the pork thoroughly while also making it crispy on the outside. In front of me, the griller did not make the heat high enough so it took a while for the pork to be fully cooked. She told us it was done and it was still kind of chewy so I kept swapping back-and-forth from the left grill onto this one. That's the only reason why I gave it a four instead of a five out of five was because I did not like the way they cooked part of our pork. It was so chewy the fat was not cooked at all, but it was an easy fix. I just had to cook it longer on the other grill but again we shared two grills between eight people so 1/2 of our group got to eat more than us. I like how the pork doesn't have a really strong, pork smell, and it tasted very good like it was seasoned properly. I absolutely love the kimchi! I love how this restaurant stays open pretty late so we can enjoy eating and drinking. It's such a nice casual place to hang out. For dessert, we had kimchi fried rice haha. It was such a great night!

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    4.2(159 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Updated : The Vongole Two-Item Special is definitely a great combo! The clam pasta pairs really…read morewell with the sweet & spicy Korean chicken and Bulgogi beef. Both proteins were flavorful and satisfying. Spending $20 also came with a free Ade, and I chose the Passion Fruit -- sweet, refreshing, and a perfect match with the meal. Definitely one of my favorite combos here!

    My friends and I visited after I mentioned a high school friend of mine liking this place. Once I…read morerealized where it was... I was skeptical. I do not feel as though downtown Duluth truly captures the amazing food scene of the city, but again, an old friend did like it enough to tell me about it. Inside was pretty spacious. High ceilings and bright. You have to go up front and order, and they'll give you a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready. Pretty standard so far. It's not too loud, even with the music playing in the background, so not bad for hanging out with friends after the food is done, though we didn't. We were all pretty disappointed with our food. It wasn't bad, thankfully, it was just meh. We could've literally drove 5 minutes away for better, so we left as soon as we finished. The good thing is you get to choose what protein you want with your dish, which is nice. However, the chicken katsu here is thin. Also, the K-Fried chicken doesn't really mesh with the pasta. It's like a skewer on the side of your main dish. You can eat them separately and be happy enough. I was ok with the bulgogi, but I would've expected better from a Korean establishment. I haven't tried every single protein option, but I won't lie, tofu in pasta isn't the most appealing to me. For the main dishes, it was pretty bland, especially the omurice. You need the egg and the protein for flavor. The Schezwan pasta wasn't even spicy. At least the carbonara was creamy as it should be.

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