Reader: Korean Food Is Overpriced Everywhere — Too Bad

The surprise of the Denver dining scene this summer — so far — was the opening of a new Korean restaurant, Soban, in Aurora. The eatery comes to Colorado from Los Angeles, where it wowed many fans of Korean cuisine — including restaurant critic Jonathan Gold. Says Dave: The L.A. place is great,...

By Westword Staff

July 25, 2016

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The surprise of the Denver dining scene this summer — so far — was the opening of a new Korean restaurant, Soban, in Aurora. The eatery comes to Colorado from Los Angeles, where it wowed many fans of Korean cuisine — including restaurant critic Jonathan Gold. Says Dave:

The L.A. place is great, can't wait to try this one!

But then there's this from Patricia:

Korean food is overpriced in Aurora.

Adds Josh:

Korean food is overpriced everywhere. Too bad.

What do you think of the Korean restaurants in Denver? Do you get what you pay for?

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