Michelin-Recommended Korean Restaurant in LA's Ktown – Soban

The famous Soban — hailed as one of LA's top Korean spots, but honestly, I felt it was just okay. Might appeal more to a non-Korean palate. 🥘 Limited menu options Their signature dishes are soy-marinated crab, braised fish, and braised beef short ribs. 🦞 I’d recommend trying their tofu seafood pancake Probably the best seafood pancake I’ve had in Ktown (second is Sulga’s). Crispy outside, tender and juicy inside, made with tofu so it’s lower in carbs. 🐮 Braised beef short ribs with shiitake mushrooms Tasted like a homestyle stew — nothing particularly standout. Not a must-order for me. 🙅 Fish roe soup was a letdown The ingredients and broth felt disconnected in flavor. The fish roe lacked that fresh sweetness and had an oddly dry, egg-yolk-like texture that was hard to swallow. 🍴 Banchan (side dishes) were plentiful and decent. Maybe I’ll come back another time just to try their soy-marinated crab 🦀. 📌 Soban 📍 4001 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019 #FoodDiary #RestaurantReview #LAEats #KoreanFood #KtownLA #MichelinEats #SobanLA