Reference only. Hours, menu, and prices change often. Halal status, Korean-speaking staff, and soju license are worth a call or DM before you go.
Sobahn (소반) — Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa
A Korean + Japanese restaurant frequently cited by Korean settlers in Dubai. Right off Sheikh Zayed Road with first-floor city views. The name "Sobahn" means a small dining table in Korean.
Essentials
- Address: 1st Floor, Matloob Building, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa, Dubai (single location)
- Phone: +971 4 380 7888
- Hours: Daily 12:00–15:00 & 18:00–22:30 (confirm before visiting)
- Price: Approx. AED 150–249 for two (per SquareMeal AE). Lunch sets are good value.
- Menu: Korean + Japanese mix. Korean table-grill BBQ, strong banchan selection.
- Ratings: Google 4.4/5 (944+ reviews) · TripAdvisor 4.5/5
- Signatures: Seafood jjamppong · kimchi jjigae · bulgogi · tangsuyuk · jjajangmyeon · grilled octopus
Worth confirming (not verified from public sources as of 2026-04)
- Halal certification
- Soju / Korean alcohol licensing
- Korean-speaking staff
Call the number above or DM Instagram @sobahndubai if any of these matter to your visit.
Why Sobahn first
Korean + Japanese menu means it's safe for mixed groups where someone hasn't tried Korean food before. Sheikh Zayed Road access means 15-25 min Uber / Careem from most of Dubai, and the price point doesn't scare off first-timers.
Not yet listed (work in progress)
- Jin's Kitchen (Al Karama) — long-running Korean community spot
- Iconic Korean BBQ
- Sumibiya (Japanese / Korean BBQ)
- Casual Korean near Satwa / Karama Korean markets
- Abu Dhabi Korean restaurants (fewer but they exist)
Will be added as visits are verified.
Ordering Korean for delivery
- Search "Korean" on Talabat — ~20-30 results in Dubai
- Sobahn may be listed on Talabat / Zomato for delivery (coverage area varies)
- The AED 5 in-app delivery tip goes directly to the driver — different from restaurant service charge.