Amazing service and food! My friend and I shared the Japache noodles & Kimchi fried rice and omg it…read morewas delicious and super shareable since they are large portions! Love the noodles for takeout or to dine in. They also have a SUPER spicy sauce if you want some... beware! A drop goes a long way . Love Chingu!

Small table for two. We ordered 3 dishes and they barely fit on our table. The food is just…read moreaverage. We added cheese to our tteokbokki, and I would say the spice level is at a medium. This was the most solid dish at this restaurant imo. Korean fried chicken was slightly crispy but mostly saucy. The soy wings were better than the sweet and spicy ones. The beef ssam... I honestly don't know what's going on with that dish, but the flavors didn't really impress. The beef is TOUGH. If only it were tender. Every bite I had to chew the hell out of it. Also, we ordered a bowl of rice and the rice was hard as if it had been sitting in that bowl for over a day.

This Daeho location definitely feels busier than the others -- the wait can run 1-2 hours! We put…read moreourselves on the waitlist and hung out in the car. Pro tip: when you get in, you order first before being seated, especially the kalbijjim since it takes a long time to make. The kalbijjim, of course, is the star of the show and never ceases to amaze me. The veggies inside are flavorful and tender from marinating in the sauce for hours, and the beef is fall-off-the-bone tender and plentiful. It's expensive, but worth every penny -- and with the cheese torched on top, it's just perfect. We also got the bibimbap and steamed mandu, japchae, and they were amazing too. Service was great -- attentive even with the crowds. There's street parking, but 3rd Ave is busy, so your best bet is the parking lot nearby. Come hungry and be patient -- it's worth it!

This is easily one of our absolute favorite places to go when we don't feel like cooking dinner…read more While we've noticed that their galbi jjim has declined over the years--becoming noticeably sweeter--their soups have kept us coming back. These days, we go for the seolleongtang. Our top picks are the combination seolleongtang and the yukgaejang (spicy brisket soup). The combination soup is rich, hearty, and feels like drinking pure liquid collagen. If you're craving something with a kick, the spicy brisket soup offers a much deeper, more savory, and flavorful spice profile.

Very good Korean bbq. It's a bit on the pricey side and could be upwards of $100/person depending…read moreon how much you order. But I thought everything tasted excellent. I could not stop eating! The only dish I wasn't super thrilled about was the cold noodles (not flavorful enough?) but the meats and the sides were incredibly delicious.

Before you arrive, just throw out any previous KBBQ experiences you've had before. You might…read moreaccidently walk right past the entrance to Olhso House but once you walk in, you're in Chef Han Sungil's world. This was the best Korean BBQ of my life, full stop. A special thank you to Andrew for making the birthday meal that proved it.   Inside: The atmosphere is unlike any KBBQ restaurant I have visited.  The dining room makes you recalibrate what a KBBQ place is supposed to be. More than 20 projectors work in concert to wash the walls in shifting, cinematic light of various scenes.  Ditching the fluorescent and exhaust fan aesthetic that defines your standard KBBQ experience. It's a theater built around the grill that only adds to the food you are about to experience. Service: The service was just as impressive as the food. This wasn't a crew reciting menu descriptions, they understood grain, fat content, and ideal timing on the grill for each cut, and they hovered with the quiet vigilance of people who've clearly been trained by someone who takes it personally. It felt less like being served and more like being guided, which is a rarer thing at a KBBQ table than it should be.   Food: The only downside is that this meal may have ruined every other KBBQ spot for me. After years of dining at well-known Korean BBQ restaurants in LA's Koreatown and trying several places throughout the Bay Area, this was easily the best quality I have encountered. We went with the Olhso Signature spread, and two cuts stood out: the Wagyu Ribeye, marbled in a way that you only see on photos in the menu, and the Beef Tongue, sliced thin and grilled to a perfect level. The Beef Tartare was its own quiet argument for the kitchen's range. There was no need to compete for the best piece of meat at the table because every bite delivered. The banchan was excellent as well, and I am still thinking about the kimchi stew. Olhso House isn't reinventing Korean BBQ.  It's reminding you what the form was always capable of when someone with a passion is behind it.  Some birthdays you remember for the cake. This one I'll remember for the ribeye.

I've been here twice now, once for the Galbitang and once for the Galbi Jjim. The Galbitang was SO…read moregood! The soup was really refreshing, comforting, and flavorful. I would definitely come back just for the Galbitang. The Galbi Jjim was also delicious, although it wasn't my personal favorite compared to other restaurants. We ordered Level 2 Spicy, but it wasn't quite as spicy as we expected. The beef was very tender, and the sauce worked really well with everything. There were potatoes, radish, glass noodles, and kabocha mixed in, and all the flavors and textures came together nicely. Service was also really good and efficient. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. Overall, definitely a place I'd come back to, especially for the Galbitang!

The Han Sang is conveniently located on Broadway in Millbrae…read more Plenty of street parking, but does fill up during busy hours. This restaurant offers authentic Korean cooking. The flavors are good. However, the prices are a little too high for the amount of food they provide. The tofu soup was very disappointing. I was expecting a larger portion and the pork was very bland. Also, there wasn't enough tofu. The pancake was also half cooked. The inside was still soft and runny. The service was as expected, when taking our order and handing me the bill.

very cool restaurant, limited seats, but interesting flavor profiles. we started with the seasonal…read morechicken wings as an appetizer, i got the beef pho, and my wife got the green curry. both were very good. our party also got the seasonal soymilk cold noodles, and the milky broth pho. service was very great, overall pleased with visit.

The beef pho was delicious. And huge portion for $18 well well worth the price. Customer service…read morewas very professional. And food came out fast.

Was thinking of having Korean for dinner and decided to give the food truck a try. We ordered the…read moreSeoul set which was kimchi,belly pork,prawns and vegetables stir fry served with rice and 2 sides of kimchi and corn salad. Order was delivered to the house in 20 minutes and the presentation and taste was beyond our expectations . The ingredients in the dish tasted fresh and delicious. Would definitely try again.

I've been wanting to try OLHSO Truck since it opened and finally had my chance during a catered…read moreevent. The concept of having Korean food cooked in a robotic food truck is interesting to me. Since the food was catered, unfortunately I was unable to see the robots cooking in action, but fortunately was able to taste the final products. I was able to try the Wagyu galbi (short ribs), dak galbi (marinated chicken), Seoul food bowl (stir-fried pork belly and shrimp), and japchae, served with their corn salad, kimchi, and white rice. The Wagyu galbi was very flavorful with a good amount of vegetables; though I enjoyed the inclusion of lotus root, the veggies seemed like borderline filler to skimp out on meat. The dak galbi was also flavorful though spicy, and again the inclusion of rice cakes seemed like filler. The pork belly and shrimp were delicious, and I liked that the pieces of pork belly I had didn't have an overpowering amount of fat. The japchae was pretty standard and was nice to balance out the meat. I enjoyed the corn salad because it added a creamy component to my meal. The kimchi got lost in the mixture of food in my bowl and the rice was cooked perfectly by the robot. Overall, I enjoyed the food prepared by OLHSO Truck. Unfortunately, since the food was catered and already prepared when I arrived, I cannot comment on the service or wait times provided by the staff. I would consider ordering food from the truck if I am craving Korean fusion type of food and am too lazy to dine in at a local Korean restaurant. If the food from the truck is a good representation of the restaurant in downtown San Mateo, I am more inclined to try the restaurant for a nice sit down dining experience.

Kajiken was the perfect Michelin-recommended lunch stop before my flight out of SFO! There was a…read moreshort line when I arrived, but the staff turned tables quickly and kept everything moving efficiently, so the wait wasn't long at all. I ordered their #1 recommendation, the Homura Aburasoba, and immediately scarfed it down. Popping the perfectly runny egg yolk into the noodles was incredibly satisfying, and every bite was packed with rich, savory umami. The noodles themselves were thick, chewy, and had a great bite that held up well to the sauce. I also tried the Wagyu dish, but it arrived more cooked than it appeared in the photos, which made the texture and overall experience a bit underwhelming. The sauce also leaned on the creamier side, which isn't my favorite pairing with Wagyu, so I'd probably skip that one next time. That said, the Homura Aburasoba alone is worth coming back for and easily earns Kajiken a well-deserved 5/5.

Kajiken is an Aburasoba Japanese restaurant serving brothless noodles in downtown San Mateo. There…read moreis often a long line of people waiting. Their noodles are homemade and their secret sauce gives the noodles balance and umami. Nearby Taishoken has a similar offering. 4.5 on Yelp and Google. We waited about 30 minutes after lining up at 5pm on a weekend. Got Ubereats in summer 2026. Note: No public phone number Safety Pluses - Online menu, Delivery services available, online ordering. Food Review: Takoyaki ($9.50) had 6 good sized balls with octopus, takoyaki sauce, mayo and bonito flakes. Decent. 7.5/10 Pan fried Gyoza ($8.50) are pork & vegetable pan eggless fried dumplings. Not overly crisp. Solid. 7.5/10 Homura Aburasoba ($19) They suggest you mix the eggless noodles for 20 seconds to ensure full coating. Noodles are very al dente and better than expected. You can choose the type of egg you want. It takes getting used to no broth. 8.5/10 Nikumori Aburasoba ($20) has spicy minced pork, pork slices and more. 8.5/10 Original Aburasoba ($16.45) does away with the egg and is still a solid simpler version. 9/10 Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Good Value - Very Good Would we come back - Yes

Solid place for a casual bite and hang out. It's been a while since I had Bonchon and we waited…read moreuntil Happy Hour on a Sunday during Boba Day to order. Thankfully it wasn't super busy and we ordered a variety of food thanks to the Happy Hour menu. Food came out quickly and was fresh and more than we anticipated. The staff checked in on us many times which was nice of them. The onion rings were really crispy and the bulgogi fries were indulgent. Personally I like the chicken wings more than the chicken strips which were huge but drier due to it being chicken breast. The Soy Garlic wings were a tad too salty for me.

Bonchon's chicken wings are simply the best--crispy and incredibly delicious. Their Korean street…read morecorn is not overly cheesy, just perfectly balanced. I also ordered a mix of wings, drumsticks, and fried rice. I placed my order through UberEats for pickup, and they promptly prepared it in just 15 minutes.

The soft tofu stew and Korean food were so delicious! And the staff was incredibly kind. I really…read moreenjoyed my Korean meal

Best tofu soup that I've had in the Peninsula! Big chunks of meat, well seasoned kimchi, and really…read moredelicious broth. The kalbi, however, was just so-so. The interior is basic but homey. Overall, a solid meal. Just be prepared for a little bit of a wait. 5 stars for Korean food in the Bay Area.

I've been to SomiSomi countless times, and it never disappoints--especially during hot weather…read more It's one of my go-to dessert spots whenever I'm craving something cold and refreshing. This time, I tried the Milk soft serve with strawberry topping. It was creamy, smooth, and refreshing. The biggest hit, though, was with my 3-year-old, who absolutely loved it! Watching him enjoy every bite made the visit even better.

I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to try SomiSomi - went for dessert after an excellent dinner…read moreat Avenida (see other review for deets!) I had the traditional Ah Boong which is the fish shaped cone (a bit softer than a typical sugar cone) filled with black sesame and a matcha soft serve. Delicious! Next time I'll try the milk tea soft serve (as my sister in law had recommended and I forgot) - the black sesame was excellent. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 and not a 5 is I don't prefer the softer cone. I'm going to Korea soon and will try it there and see how it compares!