I did takeout here on a recommendation from a friend, and this place did not disappoint. It is rare to find tacos at a Korean place since it is not Korean food but this place did the tacos well. We also ordered the potato noodles and the portions for this dish is reasonable. Overall, this place is great and I would definitely come back here again for tacos. read more

Very nice and cozy restaurant. seats are very roomy and clean. Food smell so good that I want to eat them all read more

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This is my go-to restaurant when I am craving Korean comfort food in Kelowna. They have amazing bibimbaps-- they're loaded with fresh veggies, topped with sprouts and the bulgogi is usually very juicy and tender. I do wish they would put a little more meat, especially considering that their bibimbaps are a little pricier than at most Korean restaurants. I've also tried their kimbaps, they are fresh and super yummy! Also much pricier than usual, but they seem like they're bigger than most kimbaps. I've ordered their tteokbokki, and it wasn't as spicy as I had expected it to be. It seemed like there wasn't enough of the spicy pepper paste (gochujang) to give it that kick and flavour. I absolutely adore tteokbokki, and I was little sad that it did not meet my expectations. Overall, this place has some great Korean comfort foods, consistent service and a lot of selection (I will definitely try their Korean tacos soon!). Pricier than most Korean restaurants but totally worth a try! read more

The healthiest and cleanest Korean food dining experience I've had anywhere. The food was neither salty nor greasy, but not bland either. Another thing I loved is that their food is MSG-free. read more

This place has a lot of rave reviews and I believe it's for the tacos. I came here with great expectations but ended up with bad pork belly. To be fair, I do hear they are known for their fusion and tacos and they're not popular for the pork belly it seems. My brother ordered the ramen, typically Korean student food consumed near campuses in South Korea. The noodles are instant ramen. Don't be offended, that's how it's made. In case you were trying to make a comparison to Japanese ramen shops that are popular these days. I'd give the ramen 3.5 out of 5 and was pretty decent. I won't vote on the port belly dish but they did serve bad meat. It tasted off and stoopid me I kept eating it thinking it was some special pork, but at the same time wondering why it smelled bad and tasted bad. I'm writing this with hopes they will double check their meats in the future and contact me to let me know it's been fixed. Aside from that, I hope it's all good. It's clean, decent service. I just hope their quality control on a dish that isn't likely served as often is better in the future. The rest of the dishes were good. So I'm giving it a generous 2.5 stars. Sorry. I want to come back and try it again. read more

Soban Korean Bistro - Pork belly...... - Korean Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

I have never had Korean food in Kelowna, so I was definitely pleasantly surprised when my friends recommended this place! I am a fan of budijigae (army stew: cheese, pork, sausages, kimchi and more). I was slightly disappointed with their lack of flavour however, they did make it up with their beef style tacos and kimchi fried rice. I love that they fuse Mexican food in their menu. The kimchi fried rice is my favourite! The add spicy mayo and sesame seeds in it. It's definitely a must have! Tacos were unique but I prefer the Mexican tacos more! read more

Soban Korean Bistro - Korean Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Super tasty Ramen. Yum. We stopped in driving through from Vancouver and it was worth it! My boys and I had beef and chicken ramen and all were super happy! read more

Soban Korean Bistro - Chicken Ramen - Korean Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Fantastic place for delicious Korean food. My husband used to live in Korea and he said that their chicken bulgogi was the best he's had since Korea. Fantastic service, great food and very reasonably priced. We will definitely be back. read more

Pretty lame as Korean food goes. I ordered the spicy pork and it came with barely discernable flavour, with no hint of Chili whatsoever. Extremely oily to boot. The ban Chan sides were tiny, and the Kim chee was sorely lacking in garlic and Chili flavour. After seeing so many 4 and 5 star reviews of this place, I was pumped. Disappointed overall. Not sure how many of the previous reviewers have had really good Korean food to compare it against. I have, and this was not it. read more

Ordered kimchi... Yes, you must order it for $2. I suppose you need to pay for the kimchi fridge somehow. We did get beansprouts and potato for free. Kimchi is good if you're craving it. The soft tacos are yummy. More Mexican flavour due to the tomato salsa. Wish it had more Korean flavour and meat. The dish was well executed: everything cooked right. Tokboki was good. The rice cake was slightly chewy; and that's a good thing. Nice and saucy, though not enough protein. My biggest issue with this restaurant is the small meat portion. They should charge a little more and give more meat. Service is good, owners are friendly. 3.5 stars. read more

This is my go to restaurant in downtown Kelowna for a consistent good and (relatively) healthy lunch. The b-bop is great... and the spicey beef soup (when they have it) is my favourite part of the meal. Good service, and the owner almost always comes out to check on each of the tables. Sometimes when they're trying out new dishes they'll bring out a sample for the table too. I haven't tried the other Korean restaurants in town... and might not, solely because I can just keep going to Soban and not get tired of the food. read more

The chicken tacos were absolutely awesome, best tacos we've ever had! Even for my wife who I call a safe eater. The only reason i didn't give them a 5 star is because I believe 5 star needs to be the absolute best food possible. The Bugolgi was very good, i ordered it med-rare not thinking i like medium. my fault. The roast corn tea was actually quite good. The staff is very friendly, as is the cook who came out to talk to us. read more

The food is always above and beyond amazing. Some of the dishes like number 46 even come out sizzling hot. Well priced along with large portions. One of my favourite restaurants in Kelowna. read more

The food was very good! A lot of taste and spices. Saw the reviews here on Yelp, and decided to go here for dinner, and we weren't disappointed! The service was very good. Would highly recommend this place! read more

Soban Korean Bistro - Korean Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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Bindaetteok (Korean Mung Bean Pancakes), Kalbi Tacos, Kimbap (Korean 'Sushi' Rolls), Kimchi and Bean Sprout Salad. Mmmm. Lunch was a mini trip to Korea..... or at least a trip to Koreatown in L.A. I enjoy the variety of dishes here and the professional service. It isn't slow- You won't run into the 'disappearing server' here or feel overwhelmed by too frequent table checking. (The much despised expression "How is your meal tasting?") Save room for a Korean dessert- Yakshik or Sugongkwa. (Sticky rice desserts.) read more

This place was pretty good we ordered 4 things and 3/4 dishes were good. The beef tacos are definitely recommended. The beef was marinated and so juicy!! Tacos were perfect amount of spicy - it was perfect!! The pan fried mandoo/potstickers texture was crunchy and juicy. The soonduboo tofu soup was similar to most of the ones I've tried at good Korean restaurants. We also tried the soy bean paste soup but it was just tad too salty. We came here for lunch over the weekend. Prices are fair for Kelowna. If you compare to a similar joint in Vancouver dishes are a little bit more expensive by $1-2. Clean washrooms. Good service. Clean restaurant. read more

Soban Korean Bistro - Pan fried potstickers #11 - Korean Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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Awesome food, great atmosphere, nice staff. It doesn't get much better. No complaints what so ever. Also - try the Corn tea! read more

Really good, fresh and yummi food! Family owned business, the 15 year old son was serving us, he was much around and very helpful. I would definitely go there again! Good prices as well! read more

Soban Korean Bistro - Korean Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

I wish this restaurant was in Calgary because I love Korean cuisine, but few places provide substantial vegetarian options. Soban Korean Bistro breaks the mold & offers a very large vegan & vegetarian selection, while also making quite a few dishes gluten free as well. One of the servers told us that the management has tried to make sure that a wide variety of diets can be served here. Did i mention they were vegetarian friendly? Seriously, I had more choice on this menu than I do at many Indian restaurants, which is amazing because most popular Korean dishes have at least a bit of fish or meat. They even make their kimchi animal & gluten free Don't worry, there is still a lot of meat! My dining partner practically inhaled his beef bulgogi - it apparently was delicious. Prices are quite reasonable for downtown Kelowna. I really enjoyed the bi bim dol sat - vegetarian bi bim bap in a hot stone bowl, which crisps up the lower level of rice in a delightful way. Enjoyed as in, I inhaled it both times I ordered it. Like most meals here, it comes with the traditional sides of kimchi, potatoes etc. I did ask for a bit more hot sauce the second time, but otherwise it was perfect! Accessibility: front entrance is a bit small to get some power chairs through, but the restaurant space is accessible, with room to put a wheelchair at the end of any booth. As usual, I haven't checked the washrooms for accessibility - guess I will have to go back ... read more

We came here twice. First time it was closed for the long weekend only a small sign on the door. But decided to come back based on the good reviews Yelp. When we first arrived we were warmly greeted and seated right away. We ordered the Korean and chicken tacos. The Korean tacos were so good it has a nice kick to it ....if you like spicy. The beef was soft and juicy. The Kim chi rice was so flavourful. Good food and good service. Definitely one of the better places we ate during our visit here. read more

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I loved the beef tacos. The food was very flavourful and makes you want more. I highly recommend this restaurant - if you get a chance go. read more

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What any customer needs to hear loudly is how honest this restaurant is! So before I even get into the food I will explain. My partner attempted to tip when picking up our food for take out and long after we had eaten and were into our long weekend Monday we received a phone call advising us that he had accidentally tipped $90.00! Someone could have gone home extra happy that night but instead we were able to correct the mistake because they were that honest! Now for the food. We had both a vegetarian and a gluten free member in our group as well as three children of varying pickiness and we are happy to report that this menu has it all. I am only starting to acquaint myself with Korean food so admittedly I can not compare one item to the same in another restaurant well enough yet but I know what tastes good. We tried tofu, beef, and chicken as well as three aforementioned vegetarian dishes and were happy with each. We had not know most of the items came with rice so we had more than necessary even with eight of us eating but the food was colourful, rich with flavour and hearty. We preserved out so I cannot speak to the restaurants ambience but I know I will be back. read more

I was there planning to try the sampler, but the menu has changed. The food looks pretty but the portion is very small. Soup is salty. A bit pricy comparing to other Korean restaurants in lower mainland. read more

Soban Korean Bistro - B bob and pan cake - Korean Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

No one came to greet us when we walked in but the guests in line ahead of us shared that they were told around a half hour wait. Due to physical distancing, it looked like dine-in was only at half capacity, which is understandable. After waiting 20 or so minutes, we decided to leave as we could tell the tables already seated had been waiting the entire for their food to be served... This was around 1pm on a Wednesday. Menu seemed a bit odd as they also have a page dedicated to tacos?! read more

A nice addition to the Okanagan. If you have not tried Korean food, this is a good place to start. The tacos, korean pancakes and the bi bim bap are all good and appraochable for newbies. The freshness of all preparations is better that any of the dozen Korean places I have tried. While the cooking is great, hopefully some better kitchen management will develop in time - food is a little slow and timing of all of a table's entrees is a lttle bit off. Do yourself a favour and try this well-priced and tasty dinner. read more

Food is always well made, fresh and very good. I love the spicy pork bibimbap! I think the music and lighting could use some improvement and I would be so happy if they made pork bone soup, but all in all great Korean food, and the staff are so incredibly nice and friendly. read more

I love this place! The servers are incredibly nice and the food is fantastic! I had the Korean BBQ Tacos and they were delicious. The kimchi japchae and the lettuce wraps were amazing as well. The whole interior and atmosphere of the whole place was modern, clean, and relaxing. They also have vegetarian options so that's always a plus. Will definitely come back!! read more

Soban Korean Bistro - Korean BBQ Tacos. It is my favourite dish from here! - Korean Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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I grew up on Korean food. My mom made kimchee all the time, bulgogi and whatnot. This restaurant is actually better than my mom's great cooking. I mean it is really really good. And if you are unsure about what to order - tonight I had the "sampler" which would be a great introduction to Korean food. The short ribs are about the best thing anywhere. Variety is amazing and even though you'll stick to your favorites, this is a place to experiment. You gotta try this place, and if you do, you'll be back again and again. read more

Unusually good food. Best Korean food in the Okanagan, perhaps in the province. Try the LA inspired tacos. Flavours are very good. Not a typical restaurant. The owners are young and hip to food trends. Brown rice and vegetarian options. read more

Absolutely delicious. I've had Korean in both Toronto and Montreal, and this is just as good if not better. Fresh ingredients at not too absurd prices. I'll definitely come back! The pork bulgogi bibimbap is worth the trek!! read more

Very good! I had never had Korean before and it was awesome. I forget the names of the dishes but the number on the menu was 29, 30 and 40. The 29 & 30 dishes were amazing and flavourful. 40 was a seafood type soup and it had all types of seafood which was great and a good amount of tofu, but it was spicy and not very flavourful. But I still give this place a 5 because I will be going back and I recommend others to try it! The waitress was very helpful and friendly. read more

i was upset because the portion of the samgyoepsal was very small, but the tteokboki is okay

We found this place on our first day in Kelowna and what a find !!! We have been to many many Korean restaurants coming from San Francisco bay area. And no doubt this is the best Korean food I have ever had. The taste is subtle, rich and homey, the presentation is elegant but not pretentious and each dish is unique and wonderful. We went back the second time in our 3 day trip and were VERY happy that we did. This is the wonderful and unexpected surprise !! You got to try it. read more

Very good food here. It is a sad commentary on Kelowna that this place is usually not busy while the franchise and format places have long wait times. Have been here several times and everything is good, but is you've never had Korean tacos, they are a must! read more

Service is really good but the food is NOT delicious. It is not only because the food is really different from real Korean food. I don't usually don't mind 'Korean food' is not very original Korean if it's tasty but the food here itself is horrible.. It is the worst Kimchi ever as well as dumplings.. I don't understand how this place got good reviews. read more

Excellent food. I've never really tried much Korean food before and ordered the Bibimbap with the traditional pepper sauce, and the veggies were really fresh, not over cooked, and the meal was nice and hot on a traditional hot stone bowl, giving everything a nice crisp fresh flavour. You can tell the ingredients are quality. I will eat here again. read more

Great food!!!! Really bad service dishes stacked up on table and walked by twice without picking up. Also the waiter had no idea about one of the most popular dishes on the menu. His excuse was I've only been working here for 4 months LOL read more

This place was unreal. Good authentic Korean and some unique dishes as well. The customer service is amazing. The prices are fantastic. I wish this restaurant was in Calgary. This was a great experience. read more

This place is such a gem. The food is consistently always great. I can't believe that they're not packed every night. Their prices are almost too low for the quality of the food! read more

Had the chicken and beef tacos. The beef tacos were really good, a good mix of flavors and spicyness. The chicken tacos were okay. I think I would have preferred if they used a stronger marinade for the chicken with more gochujang. read more