This was my second visit to Soban Korean Gopchang, and I came back the moment I returned to Taiwan from Vancouver. In Korea, grilled beef intestines (gopchang) and soy-marinated crab (ganjang gejang) are usually found at separate restaurants.
Soban brings everything together—grilled intestines, beef intestine hot pot, soy-marinated crab, and marinated raw shrimp—all in one spot in Taipei’s East District.
What makes Soban special is that authentic Korean grilled beef intestines are extremely rare in Taiwan.
Gopchang is one of the hardest Korean dishes to prepare, and all marinades are imported directly from Korea—this is why Soban stands out.
Soban (소반) Korean Gopchang(FB)
📍Taipei City, Da’an District, Alley 11, Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, NO.6
🕰MON to SUN 12:00~3:00 PM / 5:00~10:00 PM(FRI & SAT open until 11 PM)
Location & Atmosphere
Soban is located in Da’an District, just a short walk from Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT Station. It’s an ideal place for dinner and drinks without worrying about transportation.
The interior feels like a classic Korean street-style gopchang restaurant—not fancy, but instantly inviting. Warm lighting, comfortable spacing, and a lively vibe make it perfect for group dining.
What We Ordered
Solo Beef Intestine Hot Pot ★★★★★
A great option if you’re dining alone, only noon-limited. The broth is comforting and full-bodied—perfect when you want something warm and satisfying without sharing.
Shrimp & Beef Intestine Hot Pot ★★★★★
The set includes a shrimp & beef intestine hotpot, pork intestine-pick one flavor out of 6, lettuce, side dishes, pickled radish, and signature sauces.
The broth is rich with a natural seafood sweetness, filled with beef intestines, shrimp, octopus, and glass noodles that soak up all the flavor.
It finishes with Soban fried rice, where sauce and seaweed are stir-fried into the rice. Worth saving room for.
The mayonnaise-seasoned large intestines are chewy, aromatic, and surprisingly balanced—rich but never heavy.
Spicy Stir-Fried Beef Intestines ★★★★★
The spice builds gradually, coating the rich, flavorful intestines. One of those dishes you keep reaching for.
Spicy Boneless Chicken Feet ★★★★☆
Chewy and a well-balance of sweet and spicy.
Marinated Crab & Shrimp Combo ★★★★★
My personal favorite.
Raw marinated shrimp: tender and clean-tastingClassic Korean flavors that are dangerously addictive.
Soy-marinated crab: soft, savory, and deeply umami
Spicy marinated crab: bold and perfect with rice
Spicy Stir-Fried Pork★★★★☆
It doesn’t steal the spotlight, but you’ll keep eating it without realizing how much you’ve had. Wrapping it in lettuce is a timeless Korean combination.
Pork Skin★★★★★
Sweet, spicy, and slightly oily, with a chewy, sticky texture.
Soju-Guava flavored★★★★★
The guava-flavored soju is light and refreshing, pairing surprisingly well with beef intestines. The automatic pouring machine adds a fun, social touch—great for groups.
Many people come to Soban just for beef intestines, but don’t stop there. Pair them with soy-marinated crab, raw shrimp, and a soju for the full experience.
In Korea, you’d normally visit different restaurants for each specialty. At Soban, you get everything in one place—and that first bite of gopchang is impressive enough to make you plan your next visit.
Soban (소반) Korean Gopchang(FB)
📍Taipei City, Da’an District, Alley 11, Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, NO.6
🕰MON to SUN 12:00~3:00 PM / 5:00~10:00 PM(FRI & SAT open until 11 PM)
Soban FQA
Soban Korean Gopchang is located in Da’an District, Taipei, within walking distance of Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT Station, making it easy to visit for dinner and drinks.
Soban specializes in Korean grilled beef intestines (gopchang), shrimp and beef intestine hot pot, and soy-marinated crab, all served in one restaurant—something rarely found outside Korea.
Yes. Authentic Korean-style grilled beef intestines are extremely rare in Taiwan due to the complex preparation process and imported marinades. Soban is one of the few places offering it.
First-time visitors should try the Shrimp & Beef Intestine Hot Pot, Spicy Stir-Fried Beef Intestines, and the Soy-Marinated Crab & Raw Shrimp Combo for a complete Korean dining experience.
Yes. The restaurant has a lively Korean gopchang atmosphere and offers dishes ideal for sharing, along with soju and an automatic pouring machine—perfect for groups.
Yes. Soban offers a solo beef intestine hot pot, making it possible to enjoy Korean gopchang even when dining alone.
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