Bar in Minneapolis, United States
Hoban Korean BBQ
100Pearl PointsLate-Night BBQ
About Hoban Korean BBQ
Hoban Korean BBQ is a practical Uptown pick for a casual, group-friendly Korean BBQ dinner, especially later in the evening Tuesday through Sunday. Choose it for an interactive table meal rather than a quiet date or polished special-occasion setup; nearby alternatives are stronger if the night is more cocktail-led, design-led, or bar-focused.
Hoban Korean BBQ is a Minneapolis venue best planned around dinner hours rather than lunch or a Monday backup. The verified schedule is simple: it is closed Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday from 4–11 PM.
The safest expectation is casual. A casual dress code is verified, while details such as pricing, reservations, seating style, private rooms, takeout, delivery, outdoor seating, and specific menu format are not confirmed here. If any of those details matter for your plan, check the venue directly before going.
Late dinner is the main advantage here
The evening schedule makes Hoban Korean BBQ useful for Minneapolis plans that start after work or later in the day. It is closed Monday, then runs 4–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday, so it is a better fit for a planned dinner than for a spontaneous Monday meal.
Because no formal price range or booking method is verified here, plan conservatively: confirm current availability before gathering a larger group, and do not assume a private-room, tasting-menu, or dressy special-occasion setup. The verified dress code is casual.
Choose it for a casual dinner plan
Hoban Korean BBQ makes the most sense when the priority is a casual Minneapolis dinner with evening availability. It is not a page to build around awards, chef reputation, a published tasting format, or a confirmed late-night bar program, because those details are not verified here.
If you are comparing options for the same general night out, other names to consider include Amazing Thailand, Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar, Sooki & Mimi, Up-Down Minneapolis, and Volstead's Emporium Uptown. Use current venue information to decide which one best fits your group, timing, and preferred setting.
Bottom line: choose Hoban Korean BBQ when you want a casual Minneapolis dinner option during its verified Tuesday-through-Sunday 4–11 PM hours. Skip it for Monday plans, lunch, or any outing that depends on unconfirmed details such as outdoor seating, private rooms, takeout, delivery, or a specific reservation setup. For broader planning, use our full Minneapolis restaurants guide, our full Minneapolis bars guide, and our full Minneapolis experiences guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoban Korean BBQ open late?
Hoban Korean BBQ is open 4–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed Monday.
What's the crowd like at Hoban Korean BBQ?
Specific crowd details are not verified here. The confirmed planning details are that Hoban Korean BBQ is in Minneapolis, has a casual dress code, is closed Monday, and is open 4–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday.
Does Hoban Korean BBQ have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not verified here. If patio seating is important, check the venue directly before making plans.
Is Hoban Korean BBQ good for a date?
It can fit a casual dinner plan if the Tuesday-through-Sunday 4–11 PM hours work for you. For a quieter or more specific date setup, confirm current details directly with the venue.
Is the food good at Hoban Korean BBQ?
Specific dishes, menu details, and ratings are not verified here. If you are deciding between Hoban Korean BBQ and another Minneapolis dinner option such as Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar, check current menus and availability before choosing.
Does Hoban Korean BBQ have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not verified here. Treat the confirmed information as dinner-hour planning only: Hoban Korean BBQ is open 4–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday. For bar-focused plans, you may also compare Volstead's Emporium Uptown.
What's the best time to go to Hoban Korean BBQ?
The verified hours are 4–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday. The best time depends on your schedule, group, and current availability, so confirm directly with the venue if timing is important.
Location
2939 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Minneapolis, United States
Compare Hoban Korean BBQ
| Venue |
|---|
| Hoban Korean BBQ |
| Amazing Thailand |
| Sooki & Mimi |
| Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar |
| Volstead's Emporium Uptown |
| Up-Down Minneapolis |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- Amazing Thailand, Notable alternative
- Sooki & Mimi, Notable alternative
- Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar, Notable alternative
- Volstead's Emporium Uptown, Notable alternative
- Up-Down Minneapolis, Notable alternative
How it compares in Uptown and nearby Minneapolis
Choose Hoban Korean BBQ when the meal itself needs to carry the night: the shared BBQ format gives a group something to do, and the late dinner hours make it useful after earlier plans. Amazing Thailand is the better cross-shop for a casual dinner with less table management, while Sooki & Mimi is the better fit when atmosphere and a more composed dinner setting matter more than the interactive format.
For mixed groups, Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar is the safer all-purpose choice because it sits closer to a familiar restaurant-and-bar template. Hoban is more specific: stronger for people who actively want Korean BBQ, weaker for diners who want a broad menu, quieter pacing, or a simpler ordering experience.
If the plan is drinks rather than dinner, go to Volstead's Emporium Uptown. If the group wants a loud, low-commitment hang, Up-Down Minneapolis is the easier call. Hoban wins when the priority is a sit-down group meal before or after the rest of the Uptown night.
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