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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Soban - Ganjang gejang - Korean Near Me - Berkeley Lake, Georgia

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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. read more

Soban - Pork Belly Bossam - Korean Near Me - Berkeley Lake, Georgia

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Lots of delicious and fresh banchan, also huge menu and a variety of options to choose from. I especially like their cold noodle broth compared to other places. Big portions and lovely kind staff. Will be back! read more

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

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. read more

Soban - Galbijjim - Korean Near Me - Berkeley Lake, Georgia

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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. read more

Soban - Korean Near Me - Berkeley Lake, Georgia

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

Soban - Soban ssambap w/ bulgogi. With banchan and soy bean soup. - Korean Near Me - Berkeley Lake, Georgia

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. read more

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

Soban - Korean Near Me - Berkeley Lake, Georgia

I visited Duluth Soban Korean restaurant for the first time today and had black goat hot pot to take care of myself. The taste completely reproduced the taste of Korea. The deep and thick soup and soft black goat meat boast a mouth-watering flavor, making me feel like I'm at a Korean restaurant. The service is outstanding, too. The friendly staff closely watched the customer's needs and made the mealtime more enjoyable with fast and accurate service. In particular, it is very impressive to see how he keeps smiling every time he serves food. I recommend you to visit here with your family, friends, and loved ones and enjoy delicious Korean food and warm atmosphere. read more

Best Korean food in Atlanta! I don't say this lightly either. They provide a wide assortment of banchan and have menu items you can't find anywhere else in Atlanta. They area bit pricey but the quality and portion sizes more than makes up for it read more

Soban - Korean Near Me - Berkeley Lake, Georgia

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I really great Korean cuisine. I really like the atmosphere and the port strew. Highly recommend read more

Soban - really good Korean cuisine - Korean Near Me - Berkeley Lake, Georgia

We were overcharged by a few dollars for each entree. The ban Chan were not that good and we were not offered more. The tea was not that good. The bulgogi was the best. The cos was not that tasty. read more

Food was very good! Ambiance is really clean and pleasing!! The owner is wearing many hats and is so nice. We had the spicy pork Ssam bap, dduk galbi and a galbi soup. We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We will be back to try other things! read more

I had a great experience at Soban. The food was flavorful and felt authentic, with generous portions and well-balanced dishes. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out quickly and fresh. The atmosphere was clean and comfortable, making it a nice spot to sit down and enjoy a meal. Overall, a really enjoyable visit--I'd definitely come back and recommend it to others looking for quality Korean food. read more

The soups (cod and bulgogi beef) were all excellent. The side dishes (banchan) were delicious as well. We enjoyed 10 amazing side dishes. Friendly staff and excellent service! It's a very clean restaurant with a great selection of menus. read more

This place exceeded my expectations. So far this place is the best authentic Korean restaurant in Duluth. Service and food came out delicious and fast. It's still in the soft opening stage but they had all the food we ordered. read more

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

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