A friend and I went for lunch at Soban last week. It was Saturday, but the place wasn't too full. We didn't have to wait to get a table, and the service was fast and courteous. The food was excellent--from the seafood pancake, to the bulgogi (grilled beef), to the samgyupsal (fatty pork belly slices that you BBQ by yourself). Everything was full of flavour and extremely delicious. It's true... more

Best seafood pancake I've had in Alberta! We came here on a whim. I had just picked up my watch that was being repaired. Since we were in the heart of China town, which is in downtown Calgary, we thought we'd try something new. There are lots of authentic looking places in this area.

The seafood pancake was full of seafood. Most places in Alberta are frugal with seafood probably because we're... more

I was well looked after on a recent solo lunch here. Very prompt service allows for squeezing this in on your lunch break, and the food was tasty and fresh.

Other reviewers have left great advice on what to try - I second most of them (other than the Hot Pot, haven't had a chance to try that yet).

Get here before 12 if you want a seat!