A favorite starter that showcases the kitchen's mastery of texture. The wings are twice-fried to achieve an incredibly light and crispy skin, then coated in a refined soy-garlic glaze that provides a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
Tips from diners
These are some of the crispiest wings in the city. The glaze is subtle and doesn't overwhelm the crunch.
A brilliant fusion dish. It combines traditional Korean hand-torn pasta (sujebi) with a refined French-style beurre blanc made with white kimchi, topped with fresh local trout and salty roe for a complex and elegant experience.
Tips from diners
The white kimchi beurre blanc is a revelation. it's the perfect bridge between Korean acidity and French richness.
Proof that simple ingredients can be transformed. The potato is cooked in the coals until concentrated in sweetness and served with a decadent house-made kimchi butter that provides a savory, slightly spicy balance.
Tips from diners
The kimchi butter is the secret here. It melts into the hot potato and creates an incredible savory sauce.
A clever take on the classic. Instead of standard anchovies, the dressing uses traditional Korean dried anchovies (myulchi) to provide a deeper, more complex umami profile, finished with puffed rice croutons for extra crunch.
Tips from diners
The dried anchovies give the dressing an incredible depth. it's a much more interesting Caesar than you'll find elsewhere.
A showcase of the kitchen's mastery of the grill. The prawns are large and snap-fresh, grilled until charred and juicy, then coated in a vibrant gochujang-based sauce that highlights the smoky flavor of the open flame.
Tips from diners
The prawns are head-on for a reason—the flavor in the heads is the best part. Don't be afraid to get messy!
Yangban is a deeply personal project that reinterprets traditional Korean flavors through the lens of the chefs' American upbringing. The high-energy space in the Arts District serves a creative, ever-evolving menu that balances high-end technique with neighborhood comfort, famous for its inventive small plates and house-made deli items.
The space is beautiful and high-energy, with a great view of the open kitchen. it's perfect for a fun group dinner or a lively date night.
The menu is designed for sharing. Order a few items from the 'banchan' section at the start—they are much more creative than standard side dishes.
Yangban is very popular in the Arts District. Book at least a week in advance via their website or Resy.
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