Koreatown · Korean
Homestyle Korean in K-Town — the soondubu jjigae that locals swear by
A neighborhood institution for traditional Korean home cooking, Soban draws Koreatown regulars with bubbling tofu stew, braised short ribs, and a rotating banchan selection that feels like a proper Korean mom's kitchen. The Olympic Blvd location is no-frills and wallet-friendly — long before K-Town went trendy, Soban was the real deal.
Soban is homestyle Korean in K-Town — the soondubu jjigae that locals swear by. Regulars order soondubu jjigae and doenjang jjigae.
Soban is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.
Soban takes reservations by phone — call (323) 936-9106 to book.
Soban is at 4001 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019, in Koreatown. Street parking on Olympic
Soban is open Mon · Wed–Sun 11 AM–9 PM · Closed Tue. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.