One of my favorite comfort food in Bay area! The food quaility is great, and most importantly, the…read moreservice is so amazing. Sage (our waitress today) was incredibly friendly, thoughtful and efficient. I really recommend this place

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!

Our server and chef Seymus was so gracious and the food was prepared perfectly!!. The environment…read moreand ambience was just great!

My BF and I love 10 Butchers but Sunnyvale is super far from SF so we thought Olhso could be a good…read morealternative. We ordered the Olhso Classic set for 2-3 and a seafood pancake as an appetizer. I honestly don't see this set feeding 3 people unless you have a very small appetite. If you choose the table grill option, your server will cook everything at your table over a gas grill (not charcoal unfortunately). Each cut of meat was great and grilled to perfection by our server, Seymus! My favorite cuts were the Rib Finger and Outside Skirt (both marinated). Seymus walked us through their recommended sauces/sides for each cut and they paired really well! My favorite was the Yuzu Wasabi. We ordered the soondubu as our complimentary stew from the set and it might be one of the best soondubus we've had! The stew had a deep beef-y flavor and had a lot of beef. We also enjoyed the seafood pancake as well but thought that it could be a bit crispier. The banchan were just okay. 10 Butchers changes their banchan seasonally and they feel more *premium*. Overall, Olhso is a pretty good alternative to 10 Butchers on the Peninsula but I still think 10 Butchers is a bit better. At $250 for the two of us, it definitely wasn't a cheap meal but we left full!

came by on a Sunday for lunch and it wasn't busy enough to need a reservation…read more The seollongtang was so comforting and they give you plenty of side dishes, along with salt and pepper to season your soup as needed. There was so much meat in there that I couldn't even finish it all, good value. This is a must after a long weekend!! Would definitely come again for soup!!

I thought this place was really good, though it's definitely on the pricier side. We came on a…read moreSaturday around 11 and were seated right away, which was great cause I always see people waiting outside. We ordered the Mul Naeng Myeon, Bo Ssam, Leek Pancake, and Soft Tofu Soup. Overall, everything was flavorful and enjoyable. My only complaint was the noodles in the Mul Naeng Myeon were overcooked. As we continued eating, they became even soggier and quickly soaked up most of the broth, which was a bit disappointing. But, the ingredients they used, especially for the Bo Ssam tasted really nice and fresh. Aside from that, the service was friendly, and the restaurant is nice and spacious. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the Galbi Jjim next time.

Fantastic service, small place so might be a short wait on Friday and weekends but food is great…read more Would definitely come again!

Does fusion between Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine work? Absolutely…read more I came to Rin-tei on a whim after work around 6. It was not as busy when I first arrived (I'm assuming it ramps up as soon as folks get off work). That being said, the restaurant itself is on the smaller side with limited seats, but they do have bar seating if you're coming solo Service-wise, our server was super nice, friendly, and knowledgeable. She definitely made the experience feel warm, and I enjoyed her energy! Between two people, we ordered: * The beef carpaccio, which was nice and refreshing. The beef was cut slightly thicker than I'm used to, but that's not to say it wasn't still tender. * The yuzu soy milk pho: this is hands down so good and one for the books. The soy milk broth was nice and silky, while the yuzu really shines in the poached chicken. A dish to remember! * Creamy tan tan pho: this is a cold noodle dish that is strong in sesame flavoring. It was a great summer dish to have and very interesting. Overall, I highly recommend coming to Rin-tei to experience this rare combination of Asian flavors.

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.

TLDR: Worth the wait. The noodles are excellent…read more This is a different kind of Japanese Noodle Place. Not soup-based, but noodles barely coated in a simple soy infused oil. SPEEDY SERVICE While daunting in appearance, the long line out in front moves surprisingly quickly - only 12 minutes for us to get seated! Friendly enthusiastic attentive staff. Given the queue, they really move you through here in a friendly sort of way, so it's not a place to sit and linger after consuming your meal. There's tons of dessert places just outside.. =) Inside you'll find airy high ceilings and a busy energetic vibe with music that is almost kinda loud! Tables are pretty close together to accommodate everyone. Understandable given the constant lines outside. We came here on a late afternoon midweek. We ordered the: CHASU RICE Appearing almost immediately after ordering, you get a good sized bowl of your basic bits of pork belly-infused Japanese rice - tender and most throughout. It could use a tiny pinch of salt to dial it in, but it worked well with the Aburasoba. Generous serving - enough for both of us. ORIGINAL ABURASOBA オリジナル油そば Aburasoba basically means "oil noodles". Not "oily" in a bad sense, but supple and smooth and superb! With this you get two pieces of 1/8" thick chashu, bamboo shoots, green onions, and nori (seaweed.) The star of the show here are the noodles - supple, al-dente with every bite and such an delightful texture. Served warm. Suggested for first timers, I split this with my light-eating wife. Between us, and the side of rice it was enough for a light lunch after a big breakfast we had earlier. I definitely look forward to coming back here at the first opportunity. Worth the wait.

If you want amazing brothless ramen for a reasonable price this is your place!!…read more So much flavor, there's always a huge line since this place is Michelin star!! Love Kajiken, everyone I show this place to is OBSESSED with it after trying it once.

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.