Soban Karlsruhe in Karlsruhe

It’s only for one time visitation, not for multiple. The most important thing is the taste, but it needs much changes and development for guest. Not Korean style, not localization, just somewhere in others. I wouldn’t visit here again.

Had Korean food for the first time. Great service, very attentive. We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back. The food was also top. Delicious.

Very tasty, rich and very spicy.

Last time I thought it was just okay (4 stars). This time the food really impressed me 👍 I ordered the spicy chicken dish with rice.

Good Korean cuisine in and of itself. The dishes are tasty and the necessary spiciness is also present in everything you eat here. The inventory doesn't suit me personally at all. Reminds me more of a cafeteria or canteen. The service is okay. You somehow get what you want when the time comes. However, it doesn't stand out either. The store is doing well and is busy. Possibly also because there aren't particularly many Koreans in the area.

Really good food and relaxed atmosphere. I wish the dishes were more suitable for sharing. Kimchi Jiggae and the other stew dishes are often shared in Korea, which is also possible here, but unfortunately we didn't get the right dishes (extra bowl), even though we said when we ordered that we would like to share the dishes. We still really liked it.

I was there last weekend with my husband, great time. Food very good and well seasoned. Friendly staff. Unfortunately the place is small so I recommend making a reservation before you go to avoid waiting or a less than good experience. I already wish this restaurant much success 😊👍

Quantity for the price is clearly too small. But everything tasted great.

The food prices are a bit high for what we experienced. However, we like the atmosphere and the staff’s friendliness.

nice selection of dishes - we also had Korean rice wine: highly recommended (6%, slightly sparkling - comes in a 750ml bottle)

It was really awesome. Everything was beyond my expectation. Fancy foods, Nice atmosphere, kind staffs. highly recommend

Very tasty food, especially if you like it spicy.

Really good Korean restaurant with super nice staff! Quite small and busy, so it's better to reserve a table. Only card payment possible! Super delicious food in a beautiful atmosphere, what more could you want!

You can feel Korea as soon as you open the door It felt like I was home. I really missed Korean food, but I enjoyed it. I think it would have been more delicious if the kimchi had been stir-fried a little more. I want to try other menus next time. 👍

The new chef is amazing. The food tastes excellent. The price-performance ratio is justified.

Authentic Asian cuisine is so rare, which is why people love it so much - of course. You'll burn the hell out of a dish because it's authentically seasoned, but what the heck... You should try your way through the menu and eat the worst one in turn. :) think it's worth it.

Soban, the only Korean restaurant in Karlsruhe, is really very popular. No matter what time you try your luck, the tables are usually all occupied. If you don't want to wait, a reservation is mandatory. The furnishings are sober and subtle. There are many tables set up in the clear, small dining room and you sit really close to the next table. It is extremely warm, especially in summer, especially if you sit at the front of the glass front. There are a few fans set up further back in the room, but the air doesn't reach the space at the front. The waitresses are usually hectic, running back and forth, things are often forgotten (cleaning the table, napkins, asking you to pay, etc.) and you get the impression that 1-2 waiters would definitely do the restaurant good. For example, the drinks came almost at the same time as the appetizers. But what should be emphasized is that despite the hectic pace and the many guests, the waitresses are always extremely friendly. We were each given a small selection of banchans and a warm soup before ordering. The menu has changed completely from our last visits. Since you can only see excerpts in other reviews online, I took the trouble to photograph the card for anyone who is curious. In any case, the selection feels like it has doubled and many interesting dishes have been added. Unfortunately there was still no fried chicken, here you are put off with “coming soon” on the menu. If you read other reviews you will notice that this note has been there for a long time. The food comes really quickly. Everything tasted fine. The taste of the BUL GO GI DEOPBAP is unfortunately very weak and not as intense as I know it from other Korean restaurants. However, you will still be full due to the size of the dish. I'll try a few other dishes and see if the impression of the food improves. Until then, however, it will “unfortunately” remain at 3 stars.

This little hidden restaurant. Makes really authentic South Korean food, like in K-dramas. Despite the store being full, there was still room for my friend and me. Just maybe a little too spicy for my taste. But that's really a matter of taste. I can only recommend. I'll definitely come back soon.

We ate there for the first time yesterday. Super tasty and fresh, top quality. Very great atmosphere and the presentation of the food is also very nice. The staff was very nice even when it was busy and stressful. The red-haired girl served us. She gave us good advice that suited our needs. Very professional. I recommend further 👍🏻

The food is incredibly delicious. Soban in Karlsurhe has become even better with the new chef. Simply brilliant food. The blonde waitress is incredibly fit and very personable. She radiates a soothing calm and has everything under control. A visit to Soban is always a great culinary highlight. Keep it up…

Our favorite Korean so far. The food is amazing. The tables sometimes feel sticky, but the waiters take care of that when approached. The blonde waitress really does an excellent job. She is super organized, attentive and gives very good recommendations.

A culinary gem in Karlsruhe! I had the pleasure of dining at Soban Restaurant in Karlsruhe and it was an experience I won't soon forget. Soban is not just a restaurant, it is a journey into the fascinating world of Korean cuisine. From the moment I entered the restaurant I was embraced by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, always willing to make recommendations and ensure my dining experience was perfect. The menu is diverse and offers an impressive selection of authentic Korean dishes. Every dish I tried was exquisitely prepared and presented, with a harmony of flavors that made my taste buds dance. What was particularly notable was the fact that the restaurant also offers vegetarian options, making it a great choice for everyone. Soban is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to experience Korean culture through its cuisine. It's a place I would recommend to anyone looking for a unique dining experience in Karlsruhe. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Very good Korean restaurant with delicious food and large portions. The service is quick and friendly. Really recommended :)

Absolutely delicious. If you want amazing, authentic Korean food - then this is the perfect place.

Delicious. Portions fill you up well. Friendly staff.

I can definitely recommend the Bi Bim Bap. On the other hand, I didn't find the room temperature and humidity very inviting. The store doesn't seem to have any windows (or good ventilation) (at least at the back), so the windows are already fogging up. The service, as is unfortunately the case in many restaurants at the moment, seemed understaffed for the restaurant being full on Friday evenings, so we had to wait 20 minutes for the drinks. The meal, on the other hand, went quite quickly.

My favorite Korean restaurant🩷 Always polite staff and very tasty😋 I can only recommend it.

Absolutely delicious. Cooler charging, good food. Ambience in the city is difficult but cozy!

Food very tasty. Unfortunately the main course came parallel to the starter and the drinks afterwards... Still good

Large selection of food, got the food quickly, very tasty, friendly staff. Nothing to complain about There was also a small starter and soup

Great place, great food, but you have to be careful, spicy is really spicy 🌶️😀 I like it.

Korean is one of my favorite dishes. Still something special in this country. At Soban it's super delicious. My personal recommendation is mandu, kimchi and bulgogi. Unfortunately there is no Myulchi Bokkeum, at least I haven't seen it on the map yet. But otherwise everything was great. We recommend.

Everything perfect! Fresh, spicy… everything as it should be. Paid €55 for two.

I was there in 2019. It was great. I liked the food

Super delicious food in a very cozy atmosphere! The restaurant is relatively small, but that makes it quiet and homely. And the service is also great, we asked for some advice about the food and the waitress was able to help us very well. The food came quickly, even though the store was completely full, and tasted very good. We will definitely eat at Soban again and look forward to it next time. :)

Simply mega! We leave this great little inconspicuous restaurant more than satisfied and full 🤤 Everything is very authentic and very tasty! By far the best Teo bokki of my life!! Without a reservation you have to be really lucky..

The food is good but how can they never be open, update their online opening times, or even answer the phone. Nice food though

There's nothing negative to say about the food, it tastes excellent. Unfortunately the shop is always closed unless it is open. The opening times are usually only observed sporadically.

Very tasty food and very nice team! :)

First of all, the food was great and there was plenty of it, the prices were fair, everything was authentically seasoned in my opinion and the menu was very well laid out. This means that even someone who is not particularly familiar with Korean cuisine can choose a suitable meal. This fact is supported by the fact that the menu also has a suitable picture for each dish. The staff is quick and friendly. Only the equipment is a bit old.

Far from the standard Asian snack bar. Lots of different dishes, one better than the other. The portions are large, but easy to eat. There is a lot added to the dish, such as soup, beans, egg... The furnishings are pleasantly modern, the street in front of the door is not noticeable. There are only a few places available overall, so please reserve if you are coming near peak time.

Being a huge fan of k-dramas and korean culture for more than 10 years, I have craved to try korean food for a long time and finally tried three wonderful dishes from korean cuisine today. (Jap Chae Deopbap, Doen Jang Jji Gae and Gun Man Du) Neomu Mashisoyo !!! As a vegetarian, I had to limit myself to only a few of them but I was full and very happy to try these dishes and will definitely try some more next time. The owners are very friendly too :)))

Unfortunately we weren't served for half an hour and even when we asked, we were simply ignored. Then they got up and left

味は普通。付け合わせのキムチは冷凍されたもの？まずい。　黒豆はちゃんと煮えてない。芯がある。決して安くはない料金。２度目はない。お客さんも割といるので人気店なのかな？　もっと美味しい韓国料理を知ってもらいたい。でもここではない。フロアサービスの男性は感じがとても良い。食器を下げに来たおばさんはいきなり来てさっと奪うように食器を下げた。クレジットカードは使用出来ないので注意。

Food was extremely tasty, service was a bit slow and minor mistakes were made with the orders.

Tried Korean cuisine for the first time. It was very tasty and filling. Pleasant coworkers. Not for a long stay.

Very nice staff! Food was great! As soon as we ordered the food was already on the table! Absolute recommendation.

Super delicious food! We had a vegetarian stew and a seafood stew, with kimchi, pickled radish, sprouts and black beans and fried dumplings as an appetizer. Everything was consistently delicious and so plentiful that even the two of us were fed up with the leftovers in the evening. It's also great that we were able to take the leftovers with us in a rebowl. :) In addition, the operator was very friendly, quick and gave very good advice not only to us but also to the other guests. 👍

Always an experience! Very tasty Korean food and cool K-Pop music, what more could you want?

Super nice staff, atmosphere on the main street wasn't that cozy and it was a bit cool in the restaurant that evening. The food was very simple but good. The sharpness was adjusted for me and was perfect.

Good food and ambience. Friendly staff, clean restaurant.

The Soban offers few seats, so you should always make a reservation. Once you have a place, you will be treated to sophisticated, great Korean cuisine. The menu is small, but completely sufficient, and the dishes are extremely tasty and perfectly seasoned. The only criticism: There is no beer. This is a pity. Otherwise outstanding and fully recommended.

Small and simple. You're already sitting close together. But for me it's not a "deduction", I also sit down with strangers. Since I've never tried Korean cuisine before, I don't know if it was "authentic". It was simple and delicious. Most important for me. The service was attentive. We were 3 women, ate well, laughed a lot. Sorry to everyone who sat near us.🤭

Quite drafty on cold, windy days - not all dishes were available - but it was still extremely tasty, really hot - really well done - would love to come back

I celebrated my birthday there and it was delicious! The waitresses were super nice and friendly. Everything was quick and freshly prepared. I'll definitely come back! 🤤

Mittagessen mit der Familie: sehr einfühlsamer Service mit guten Empfehlungen und sehr leckeres Essen! Rundum gelungen!

Schönes kleines koreanisches Restaurant. Die Mitarbeiter dort sind sehr nett und die Portionen haben uns immer satt gemacht. Bibimbap kann ich jeden für das erste mal koreanisch empfehlen : )

Wenn's in der Mittagspause mal was Besonderes sein soll

Das Essen hier war wirklich lecker. Die Suppen sowie auch die Vorspeisen sind einfach und sehr gut! Das Personal war sehr freundlich und konnte bei Fragen zu den Gerichten gut erklären, welche Zutaten zur Zubereitung verarbeitet wurden. Eine sehr authentische Küche. Kurz und knapp, wer Mal in der Gegend ist und asiatische Küche mag, sollte sich das Restaurant nicht entgehen lassen 😉

Leckere Essen und höfliche Mitarbeiter. Ich war zufrieden.

Sehr leckeres Koreanisches Essen, gehe immer wieder gerne hin. Wenn man abends dahin möchte, sollte man reservieren. Aber sonst ist es da sehr lecker und alles frisch.

Sehr leckeres Essen, vor allem das Bibimbap ist zu empfehlen. Man sollte allerdings gerne scharf essen! Meistens ist man innerhalb von 30 Minuten inklusive bestellen und bezahlen fertig.

Vegetarisches Bibimbap war frisch und gut. Selbstgemachte Chili- Soße wird in der Flasche gereicht, so kann man selbst entscheiden wieviel man in das Gericht mischt. Teokbokki war auch super 👍 Pro Gericht gibt es drei kleine Portionen Banchan. Zum Bibimbap gab es noch zusätzlich eine Misosuppe. Top und empfehlenswert

Freundliches Personal, nettes Ambiente. Das Essen kam sehr schnell und war perfekt zubereitet. Empfehlenswert! :)

Sehr nettes Personal, super leckeres Essen, große Portionen. Sehr zu empfehlen!

Sehr lecker gewürzt, toll das es das Bibimbap wirklich im Steintopf gibt. Misosuppe auch lecker. Mehr Auswahl bei den Sidedishes auf der Karte wäre toll.

Angenehme wohlige Atmosphäre, leckeres Essen in einer sehr guten Qualität, wenn es kalt ist kann es im Bereich des Eingangs windig oder zugig werden. Ansonsten für jeden zu empfehlen

Was soll man sagen, koreanisches Essen ist halt einfach lecker. Reservierung wird empfohlen. Und scharf ist hier schon ordentlich scharf, also bei den entsprechenden Gerichten vorsichtig sein. Meine persönliche Empfehlung: Bibimbap/308.

It's ok to try some Korean food, but I don't know that Koreans consider eggs as vegetarian 😅

I have visited this restaurant thrice. All the time, I was treated with warm hospitality. The food is amazing, warm and comforting. They prepare it with lots of care. They have both vegan and vegetarian options for almost every dish on their menu. Special mention about their complimentary side dishes as well --- wonderful authentic Korean banchans! The staffs are also very friendly and attentive. EC Card payment option is available. There is nothing about this place that would stop me from recommending it to others! I look forward to my next visit here :)

Man sollte reservieren, es ist immer ziemlich ausgebucht, wir hatten aber Glück, da der Tisch erst für später reserviert war. Essen ist mega lecker und soweit ich das beurteilen kann super authentisch.

I was craving for some Korean food on my journey, and had a couple of hours in hand at Karlsruhe, searched the net and found this place. Around 15 mins away from Hbf by tram. I liked the interior and the large view panel. Very nice and welcoming behaviour from the staffs. The food is up to the mark.

Wir waren zu zweit das erste Mal dort essen und waren über den hilfreichen Umgang mit "Ersttätern" sehr überrascht. Geduldig wurden unsere Fragen beantwortet und Entscheidungshilfe gegeben. Für uns war es ein außergewöhnliches Erlebnis im Vergleich zu den "Standard"-Asiaten, an die man mittlerweile gewöhnt ist. Ich spreche von den Restaurants und deren Gerichte. Sehr lecker und erfrischend anders. Obwohl man direkt an der Kriegstr. sitzt, bekommt man von dem Verkehr kaum etwas mit. Überraschend. Wir haben es sehr genossen. Danke nochmal an den freundlichen Service! :-)

The food was authentic and the restaurant is also very pet-friendly. We could bring our dog with us and the waiter even offered water for our dog.

Preis - Leistung ist top! Essen mega lecker, inkl. 3 kostenlose verschiedene Kleiner mini-Vorspeisen! Vorspeisen~8€, Hauptspeisen ~15€, macht alles mehr als satt - wir sind nach Hause gekullert xD Bedienung super freundlich! Sehr zu empfehlen!

What a great place! The food was delicious and the service was great. The decor and background music really tied together the asthetic of the place. 5/5 will definitely return and recommend to others!

very full restaurant, but still took us in, they managed in 30m (with many guests), most amazing korean i had so far, extremely tasty, they definitely could improve air conditioning

Preis / Leistung Top. Das Essen war richtig Lecker. Wir hatten Bulgogi & Bulgogi Deopbap. Sehr Empfehlenswert ;o)

A very good Korean restaurant in Karlsruhe. They serve very authentic Korean food. The place is very busy and popular so do book in advance to avoid being disappointed. The Kim chi and other dishes are very good and reasonably priced.

Kimchi Suppe schmeckt nach Wasser und Chiliflocken...

Geschmacklich sehr gut, Service sehr aufmerksam.

I love the food there! Main dishes cost around 15e but the quantity is right. Food is excellent, staff is friendly. We go there often and leave very very content 😅😄😄

Koreanisches Fast Food. Schmeckt echt gut, preislich auch super. Angemessene Auswahl

Koreanisch speisen in Karlsruhe: Das kann man sehr gut und preiswert im Soban. Die Einrichtung ist eher einfach, aber das Essen ist lecker und die Hauptgänge sind sehr reichlich. Man darf sich nicht daran stören, dass Vor- und Hauptspeisen gleichzeitig kommen. Aber alles andere ist wirklich OK: Der Service ist aufmerksam und schnell, die Mitarbeiter/innen sind freundlich und zuvorkommend und auch das Preis-Niveau ist angemessen. Das Lokal liegt am Rande der Innenstadt an einer belebten Straßenkreuzung, Parkplätze sind deshalb nur mühsam zu bekommen; aber eine Straßenbahn-Haltestelle ist in der Nähe. Das Restaurant ist meist sehr gut besucht; eine vorherige Reservierung ist deshalb zu empfehlen.

Wir kamen hier zufällig vorbei und wurden sehr freundlich empfangen. Obwohl der Gastraum übersichtlich ist, kommen die netten Servicekräfte kaum hinterher. Es dauert also. Das Speisenangebot liest sich spannend. Einiges wiederholt sich bausteinartig, ähnlich wie in der chinesischen Küche. Aber mit vielen interessanten Zutaten. Eines unserer Gerichte war lecker, die Bowl war allerdings extrem scharf - das muss man mögen. Wer's mag und Zeit mitbringen kann, kann hier gut essen.

We had the BiBimBap and the SBD tofu soup and it was excellent. We have enjoyed Korean food in many other venues and we found the quality of the ingredients an preparation to be excellent. The only improvements we could suggest is that the rice in the BibimBab did not form a crunchy crust as we have come to enjoy with this dish. Also , the plate of kimchi and other appetizers that usually come with Korean meals was more meager than we expected. We were happy and very satisfied with the food and service . I highly recommend and will return again soon.

Ich war noch nie in Korea, aber das Essen und die Atmosphäre wirkten sehr authentisch. Der Service war etwas chaotisch, hatte aber alles im Griff. Der Laden war komplett voll, die Gäste entspannt, die Stimmung locker. Es gibt nur Softdrinks und Tee. Das Essen ist abwechslungsreich und oft ziemlich scharf; es scheint sehr gesund zu sein, auf jeden Fall sehr frisch und fettarm. Alles Fermentierte sowieso. Sehr schmackhaft und „exotisch“.

Das koreanische Essen hat uns nicht sonderlich gut geschmeckt. Die Misosuppe schmeckte langweilig, die Teigtaschen waren geschmacklos, das Curry durch seine extreme Schärfe kaum essbar. Süßspeisen gibt es überhaupt nicht. Service: Leider sehr schlecht. Unsere Reservierung rutschte durch. Durch Zufall wurde kurzfristig ein Tisch frei. Der Tisch klebte und die Bedienung ließ sich kaum blicken. Unsere Getränkebestellung wurde über lange Zeit komplett vergessen. Die Vorspeisen und Hauptgänge kamen kreuz und quer durcheinander, so dass ein gemeinsames Essen nicht möglich war. Rüchfragen konnten aufgrund sprachlicher Barrieren nicht beantwortet werden. Übrigens, es gibt dort keine alkoholischen Getränke.

Ueberraschung pur. Geschmackliches Neuland in Karlsruhe. Gaeste, bis auf uns, ausschliesslich Koreaner, was als sehr gutes Zeichen zu werten ist.

very good food! the even serve complementary starters. I will go back there again when I return to Karlsruhe.

Sehr zu empfehlen! Wer die koreanische Küche mag sollte unbedingt einmal hingehen. Frisches und leckeres Essen, sehr authentisch und nicht „eingedeutscht“. Immer wieder gerne! 👍👍👍 Da das „Soban“ meist sehr gut besucht ist, sollte man sicherheitshalber vorher reservieren. Dadurch dass es keine zum Restaurant gehörenden Parkplätze gibt, muss man unter Umständen einen etwas längeren Fußweg einkalkulieren oder gleich mit dem öffentlichen Nahverkehr hinfahren.

This was our first time eating here, while on a quick day trip to Karlsruhe. We had the fried dumplings, kimchi pancake, bi bim bop, and spicy pork. Overall, it was pretty solid Korean food, especially in Germany. My pork wasn’t as good as you get in the US, but my wife said her bi bim bop was in her “top 5!” The service was good and the food came out quickly and hot. Recommend you try Soban the next time you’re in Karlsruhe. We’d definitely come back.

Очень хотелось корейской еды. Друг подсказал, что открылся новый ресторан и мы вместе поехали тестировать. Очень было много людей! Чисто! Небольшой ресторанчик, уютный! Сервис хороший! Меню неплохое! Заказали несколько блюд и все понравились! Не было спиртного, так как ресторан новый и не получена была лицензия на продажу алкоголя! Рекомендую!

Das Soban bietet schmackhafte koreanische Gerichte zu einem sehr guten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Es liegt zwar an einer überaus verkehrsreichen Straßenkreuzung ohne realistische Parkmoeglichkeiten und ist - sagen wir mal - "sachlich" eingerichtet, aber davon abgesehen ist es ein wirklich empfehlenswertes Restaurant. Auch beim gelegentlichen Vorbeifahren sehe ich, dass das Soban immer gut besucht ist - eine Reservierung scheint also ratsam zu sein.

Der Service war freundlich, jedoch wurde das bestellte Getränk erst auf Nachfrage serviert. Die Bulgogi-Suppe wäre ok gewesen, bestand jedoch aus viel zuviel Sojasauce.

Wir sind spontan vorbei gekommen. Das Essen war wirklich lecker und hat uns an unsere Seoul-Reise erinnert. Sehr authentisch und lecker, gerne wieder!

Eine übersichtliche Auswahl an Speisen, die alle sehr unterschiedlich zubereitet waren. Von milderen Pfannkuchen bis zu scharfen Gemüse-Fleisch Gerichten. Offensichtlich ist das Soban auch bei der koreanischen Community beliebt. Auch gut die freundlichen und flotten Mitarbeiter, gutes Preis Leistungsverhältnis.

Wir waren an einem Freitag Abend mit 10 Personen (natürlich reserviert) im Soban essen. Nach einer Stunde hatte man immer...

Kleines feines Restaurant. Gute Atmosphäre, nettes Personal. Gerichte immer sehr heiss und mit Geschmack.

Das Soban ist eine günstige und schmackhafte Wahl für ein Abendessen. Ich kenne mich mit koreanischer Küche nicht aus aber...