Quality/Quantity - More of a bar than a restaurant. Us young…read morehip cool people come here to drink and hang out. And of course, we have to get some Korean Tapas while drinking. LOL. But today, my daughter wanted a quieter place, so we decided to go to Mala Town Express instead; sorry. Be back next time with a younger hipper crowd than my daughter, lol. HH available; see picture or their website. HH very simple menu; see their website. Decent size regular menu. Ambiance - Small local business. Counter table and regular table seating. Music blasting, think night club. Very limited metered street parking. Free parking on weekends. Open 6 days a week from 5pm or 6pm to 10pm, midnight, or 1am. Again, think of a bar scene. Service - Very welcoming. Good service. Cracked a few jokes. Price - Reasonably priced. Especially during happy hour. Do keep in mind that these are tapa size portions. And while drinking, it can add up... Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2024; look forward to coming back.

Annyeonghasayoh my chingus, let's talk about Chingu! It means friend in Korean. And what a great…read morename, because I came here with my friend after a flight to SFO. We came by at around 8:30 on a weeknight, and we were sat right away. The small restaurant is designed like your typical loungey club-like Korean drinking spot, with dark walls, simple decor, and vibey music. Bar food and Korean staples are the name of the game here at Chingu, so that's exactly what we got. I got a dolsot bibimbap, which is the hot stone pot mixed rice, and my friend got the Korean Fried Chicken, opting for a combination one with two flavors. I think Korean Fried Chicken has been solved, because the average chicken I have at these places is pretty stellar in general. Great thing to get if you want something tried and true. I also really liked my bibimbap. Pretty standard stuff, with bean sprouts, mushrooms, bulgogi, carrots, etc. Something super familiar that I think most folks would be totally cool with! We're not huge drinkers, but that would be THE thing to do here too, so if you're hankering, this is the spot for you!

Daeho in San Mateo is always busy and the waitlist can get pretty long, but after finally trying…read moreit, I can say it was absolutely worth the wait. If you're coming here, I'd recommend going with a group so you can order more dishes and try everything. Here's what we ordered: Daeho Kalbijim (braised beef ribs): signature dish, completely lived up to the hype. The beef ribs were incredibly tender, having absorbed all of the seasoning. It's of course my favorite dish of the night. Suyuk (beef combination, includ brisket and oxtail etc). Beef was very tender, and the broth was light so that you can actually taste the natural flavor of the beef. Japchae: Another restaurant's popular dish, noodles was very well-seasoned Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbap: also delicious and generous portions! The amount of food was just right for our group of five. We left feeling very full and satisfied. I can already see why Daeho is so popular, and I'm looking forward to my next visit already!!!!

I haven't been to Daeho in years but this was my first time to this location in particular, and it…read morelooks like the popularity has not died down one bit! They are located on a busy main street but the parking garage is just a block away. They have a Yelp waitlist but it wasn't even available when we came. Thankfully we were able to beat the lunch rush and got a table for 7 pretty quickly. They were trying to squish us into a small table for 6 which definitely would not have worked with all of the dishes and banchan, so I'm glad that we only had to wait a few extra minutes for a larger space. Service was quick so you can tell that they are really being mindful of turnover during these busy times. It's best to just order family style here if you have a large party. We picked 5 dishes (double of the kalbijjim): - Kalbijjim: this is a MUST whenever you come to Daeho! They have different types or meats but we went with the original braised short rib, with added rice cake and cheese. They advertise this as enough for 2-3 people which is pretty accurate. It looks very large when it comes out but the amount of actual meat is sufficient for 2-3 people, hence why we ordered two of them for our group. - Hae Mul Pajeon: the seafood pancake is also another go-to here. I love their house sauce. Ask for it extra crispy! - Modeum Seolleong Tang: they are also well known for their ox bone soup. The broth is nice and I know a lot of work goes into it, but it's not a go-to item for me personally, since it's just a little bit more on the plain/pure side. - Daeho Kal Guksu: this is the knife cut noodle soup with beef, clam, and egg. I liked this soup better than the seolleongtang. The noodles were nicely cooked and it just had a little bit more flavor for me. I like their banchan selection, and love that they offer purple rice or white rice. Such a delicious meal here and can't wait to return!

2nd time here, both great experiences. definitely recommend trying both the table grill and…read morecharcoal. Nate was the perfect tableside server, very hospitable and cooked the meat perfectly!

Seymus was a great server!! cooked everything to perfection and was super kind. Highly recommend!!!read more

I heard a lot about Han Sang in Millbrae before, a solid Korean place. And my experience was indeed…read morereally great, everything we ordered hit, there were no bad dish at all! I went around 8pm on a weekday and place was packedddd, but the service was impressive. All of our dishes came out all at one, within 5-10 minutes after ordering. What I had: Yuk hwe (beef tartare with pears and egg yolk): If you're hesitant about raw beef, please don't be. It's honestly just like eating sashimi. Wagyu meat was incredibly tender, sweet, and melted in my mouth. It was mixed with some kind of seasoning sauce and egg yolk, so savory and addictive I couldn't stop. Highly recommend you should try it if you can eat raw food Bossam: Great but I found it a bit too fatty (meat-to-fat ratio was like 50:50 ). My favorite way to eat was wrapping it in lettuce with garlic (extraaa), jalapeno, kimchi, and ssamjang. It also went well with rice. Big bite was super satisfying Galbi tang: Something we ordered to balance things out (2 previous dishes was just heavy), and it was a perfect decision. The soup was light, clean, and deeply comforting. Beef short ribs were super tender. I like to eat with a big spoon, ribs, rice, kimchi then dipped in the warm soup, perfect!!! I also appreciate that they serve complimentary warm tea, which was perfect for a cold day like today. Portions are generous, we had plenty of leftovers. Would definitely come back.

The service was great. The server was attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome throughout the…read moremeal. Unfortunately, the food was quite disappointing. Our meal came with the standard banchan and tea. The bibimbap was served surprisingly cold and didn't leave much of an impression. It was fairly standard overall, though I did appreciate that the gochujang and sesame oil were served separately, allowing diners to adjust the flavor to their preference. The leek pancake was one of the better dishes we tried. It had a nice balance of textures, with a slightly crispy exterior while the leeks remained soft and tender. The galbi tang included jujubes, which is something I don't see very often. However, the soup itself was underwhelming. There were barely any noodles, and the broth had an off-putting flavor that came across as somewhat fishy. The tofu soup was decent but fairly standard and not particularly memorable. On the other hand, the hotteok was excellent! It was warm, comforting, and generously filled, making it one of the highlights of the meal. The restaurant itself is very spacious, so finding seating isn't an issue. While the service was excellent and a few dishes stood out, the overall dining experience wasn't worth a return visit for me :-(

Every time I visit this restaurant, the service from the staff is consistently excellent. I always…read moreorder the same Vietnamese beef pho. The noodles are delicious, the broth is rich yet not greasy, and the beef slices are incredibly tender and smooth. It is almost impossible to find any flaws. If I had to point out one area that could be improved, it would probably be the choice of beef chunks. They are still very tender, but the texture feels just a little dry at times. Even so, this small issue does not take away from the overall experience. Overall, I highly recommend this modern pho restaurant. They also offer many other dishes with great value for the price. Strongly recommended to everyone. 每次去拜訪這家餐廳，服務員的服務都非常得好，我始終點一樣的越南牛肉粉，好吃的麵條，濃郁的湯頭也不油膩，加上超滑嫩的牛肉片，無可挑剔。硬要說一個能改進的地方，唯一美中不足的部分應該就是牛肉塊的部位挑選，感覺也是非常嫩，但是口感始終有一點柴。但是瑕不掩瑜，整體來講，我非常推薦這一家好吃的現代河粉店，裡面還有非常多性價比非常不錯的餐點，強力推薦給各位。

This is such a cute and unique place! Came here on a Friday at 7pm for 4 people and waited like 20…read moreminutes. It's a smaller dining space that's why. The outside has a cute little garden walkway. We got the soy milk pho - such an interesting dish that I was dying to try! It was actually really good since the broth was light. The pho was a little sweet from the soy milk. The original pho broth flavor is subtle. The noodles were cooked perfectly chewy and I lovedddd!!! The wagyu skillet was tender and juicy! My friend and I both thought the meat tasted like al pastor for some reason lol. Not a bad thing.

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.

Ordered à la carte since the $10 extra for meals didn't seem worth it for a little bit of sides and…read morerice. One thing that is a bit annoying is that there is no way to schedule or get an estimate of your order until after you pay. After clicking the deliver now button, the final eta was actually closer to 70min, but then was actually delivered in 30min. Ordered the Wagyu Galbi, Dak Galbi, SEOUL food, and japchae. The wagyu galbi was nice and tender. The Seoul and dak galbi had similar flavor profiles with the latter being a bit spicier. Note, when you look at your order details, it WONT list any of the sides (e.g. Japchae), which is very confusing. However, it is listed on the final receipt.

No wait, got in immediately on a Saturday 1PM. Waited about…read more10 min until our food came. We sat outside which was nice on a hot day. Good portion, good level of spice, added some vinegar. Tasted deliciousssss and hit the spot.

Kajiken hits the spot between comfort and pure gluttony! I typically do not love noodle places, but…read morethis is on another level. I have been to Kajiken twice now, and it has been absolutely delicious each time. It is located in downtown San Mateo, so it does not have its own dedicated parking lot. If you come on the weekend, it can be harder to find parking, and the likelihood of a wait is high. When it gets busy, there is a section outside for you to line up. The servers typically come out to the folks closest to the front of the line and hand them menus so they can decide what they want before being seated. When it is not as busy, you can walk in directly and request a table. The shop itself actually has a lot of seating, but there is always an influx of people, so it fills up quickly. The interior gives off a nice modern Japanese chic vibe. :) They also offer outdoor patio seating, which is great if you are trying to enjoy a nice day outside. I have tried both their Wagyu Roast Beef Aburasoba and their Soboro Aburasoba. The roast beef is tender and adds a nice chew against the silky noodles, while the soboro chicken is juicy and coats your mouth with a savory soy flavor. Additionally, I've had their karaage on both occasions I visited, and it was succulent! I love how the juice from the chicken balances with the generous amount of grated ginger and green onion. This place is definitely worth a try! If you can go on a weekday before the dinner rush from people getting off their 9-5 jobs, that would probably be the optimal time frame. I came here on a Wednesday around 6:15 PM, and it was not too bad until around 7 PM when it started getting busy.

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.

First time back in many years. Got takeout for the big game. The K-Meal to Go for 4-6 was plenty of…read morefood for at least 4 adults. Both the soy garlic and classic crunch were solid with the former being sweeter. The MoPo corn dog didn't have any meat, which was a bit surprising, just a mozzarella center. If you think of it more as a mozzarella stick with cornbread, it's quite tasty. The japchae was okay. Overall, a solid place for Korean fried chicken!

I was in San Bruno today and was craving Korean food. Korean cuisine ranks high on my list due to…read morethe awesome variety of flavors and textures you get with your meal. K. Grill and Tofu House is an excellent, family run establishment that serves up delicious food. The space is very nice and the service is very friendly. I ordered a Dolsot bibimbop because I love food that comes to your table and it's still cooking! I also love that your entree is served with several Banchan (appetizer) dishes. One thing I love about any dining experience is getting a lot of different flavors and textures in one meal. The banchan here had seven different dishes! Of course you get your kimchee, bean sprouts, fish cakes and then some other pickled fruits and veggies. They also gave me what seemed like a roasted sardine? In any case, it was delicious! The Dolsot Bibimbap was a hit! Crispy rice, vegetables, beef and a fried egg on top. Plus, some gochujang sauce to go on it! So yummy! I feel like the prices here are pretty standard for the area, but I do think it's 100% worth the money. Check them out if you're in the area!

Came on Sunday night and there was a small wait (about 10 mins)…read more Service was good after we sat down. The water and banchan came quickly. The seafood pancake is crispy and good. The tofu stone pot is delicious with quite a lot of tofu. The grilled chicken is so-so. The stir-fried glass noodle dish is good. Note there is no free parking and you'll have to pay for parking on the street.

The best warm snack! I'm not an ice cream person, but I always stop here for the taiyaki. The…read morenutella and cheddar fillings are the perfect sweet and salty combo. Crispy, fresh, and delicious every time This location is a big, popular spot, but keep in mind there are no chairs, just standing tables!

Soft serve: 4/5 Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: A very good option if you want a sweet treat in the area. The extended review... Soft serve: Cookies and Cream Taiyaki - 4/5 - I'll say that it's a very tasty softserve. There are also good seasonal flavors that make an appearance throughout the year. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3/5 - There are a few bar tops but no seats inside. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pricing is standard fare.