Soban Korea - Evanston

First time at Soban, but many many Korean restaurants around the entire Chicago area. My standard first time item is (yuk guy Jeng) Yukgaejang, which is a spicy soup with shredded beef, green onions and green bean sprouts with glass noodles. It is hot and spicy, and it helps me determine if the food is authentic. My wife always eats the Dolsot Bibimbap, rice crispy in a stone bowl and cooked veggies and a fried egg, and a selection of different meats,shrimp, tofu, etc. Both dishes were outstanding and served hot and delicious. I ordered both dishes before the waitress brought the menus, but she came back to the table the make sure I knew my dish was hot and spicy. Maybe this white guy doesn’t know what he’s ordering, ? I thought it was funny. When the food was brought out they didn’t think we wanted the Kimchi, so I did ask for the Kimchi. Maybe they get a lot people who don’t know Korean food? We will return to this quant little restaurant in Evanston.

Recently found this place driving by and came back for dinner. The atmosphere is inviting, staff is friendly, and the food is delicious! We tried the gungjung tteokbokki and seafood kalguksu and both were just perfectly flavored and so tasty. Some banchan was provided and refills were accommodated too so we had plenty of kimchi with our meal, super good. We'll be back and highly recommend!

Delicious! If you're hungry, the budae-jjigae is spicy and filling. The tteokbokki is sweeter but definitely also still spicy. The panchan (small dishes pictured between the larger dishes) were cool and refreshing when eating spicier main dishes.

Very amazing!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE All the side dishes were great! Very reasonable price

Not to big Korean restaurant with excellent food and pleasant atmosphere. They are busy but food is worth waiting for. Don't forget to BYOB.