Soban

Soban is a beloved Koreatown gem in Los Angeles, celebrated for soulful home-style Korean cooking, outstanding banchan, and its famous soy-marinated crab and braised black cod.

Soban is a small, family-run Korean restaurant in LA’s Koreatown, known for deep, home-style flavors and some of the city’s most acclaimed seafood and braised dishes. Regulars come for elaborate seasonal banchan, signature soy-marinated raw crab, fall-apart tender braised short ribs, and the legendary spicy braised black cod that earned praise from critics like Jonathan Gold and recognition from the Michelin Guide. The cozy dining room and attentive service make it feel like a hidden neighborhood favorite.

Korean Food LA: A Culinary Journey

Soban’s signatures focus on seafood and braised specialties with complex sauces and carefully prepared sides.

Soy-marinated raw crab (ganjang gejang) made with a 24‑ingredient sauce, rich roe, and deep umami.

Braised black cod (eun dae gu jorim) in a spicy, peppery broth with vegetables and tofu.

Braised short ribs (galbi jjim) cooked over two days until meltingly tender.

Large, colorful assortments of seasonal banchan side dishes.

Seafood tofu stews and other comforting soups for sharing.

4001 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA

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