Came here with my partner for a Friday date night. We remembered enjoying Bonmot on previous visits, so we decided to return--this was actually our fourth time dining here! There seems to be quite a few changes. The menu now leans very tapas heavy. There were a lot of options that was quite overwhelming. The menu itself wasn't very descriptive either, we had to ask our servers to explain several dishes. For starters: Mushroom Risotto: (0/5) bland, like REALLY bland to the point were I second guess if they forgot to seasoned it. We flag it and the servers offered us to sent back to the kitchen and we'll pick something else from the menu. Catch of the day, Miso Black Cod: (2/5) Fish were pan seared on a bed of wild rice. Fish top was nice and crispy, but seems under seasoned. The miso was sweet and tangy, but lacked strong unami miso flavor. Wild Salmon Lemon Beurro Blanc: (3/5) This was the dish we opt to switch for the risotto as it was recommend twice by 2 different server. The salmon was questionably very white, (not sure if that's normal for wild salmon). The taste does have the butteriness of salmon but the texture was less soft and has more bounce to it which was nice and different. The salmon itself was also very under seasoned but the mashed potatoes that came with it was really good and saved this dish! Bone in Short Rib: (2/5) Short rib came pipping hot and looked very saucy and promising! It was served with broccolini that has a nice snap to them and some potatoes. The potatoes under were kinda cold. The short rib was again, under seasoned. If it came if a little bit more sauce, that maybe could have saved it. We asked for salt & pepper to seasoned all our dishes, the server came back 10 minutes later asked for it to give to another table since they only have one set for the entire restaurant. Other things to note: - Phone reception is bad, try to look at pictures of the dishes beforehand since it took us forever to load pictures on yelp and the menu weren't helpful. - Servers were nice & friendly but I can tell they were busy, there's multiple times we failed trying to flag them. - Food took quite a while to come out, around 20-30 minutes. It seems now that the focus has shifted more toward being a bar with small tapas and cocktails, rather than a food-centered experience. I wish I had read more recent reviews beforehand--it seems I'm not the only one who's noticed a decline in food quality. Sadly, I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

Bon Mot - Menu May 2025 - Korean Near Me - Cupertino, California

I thought this place was pretty tasty but sadly they said they'll be closing in a week. We got food from the tapas. I thought it was relatively cheap for certain items. We went for happy hour. We really liked the tots but weren't the biggest fan of the calamari. Highly recommend the crispy toro. That was my favorite. They have more of a bar vibe and have a chill atmosphere. The service was also good and attentive. There weren't too many people there when we were there but they were quick to notice if we needed water or anything else read more

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Big thank you to Anthony, Raul, and Erin for capping off our last mini honeymoon night. My wife and I came in after an evening around San Jose to enjoy one last drink. I kept it simple with Don Julio neat, while my wife enjoyed a glass of Grenache. Erin was super sweet chatting us up about our recent wedding, while Tony gave us plenty of recommendations for the local area! We will be back to explore their full menu forsure! Thank you Bon Mot for capping off a perfect night! read more

Bon Mot - Beautiful bar - Korean Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Came here with one of my girls for a girl's night and was honestly impressed by the chill vibes and pretty amazing service here. We sat at the bar, and was greeted by the bartenders and manager. Shoutout to Chi for being super cool and truly making my first experience one to remember! (We totally ended up coming back the next day but shhh). We were told that the menu tends to change every once in awhile, and that new things are added and some are taken out BUT I believe fan favorites are a little more permanent on the menu. OKAY THE DRINKS & SWEETS: We came for drinks and desserts mainly, but plan on coming back to try out their tapas! * Peaches and Cream - I genuinely loved this drink, it was nice and refreshing and was a great drink for a sip and talk * Ube Dream- Pretty tasty but a little more on the sweeter side. * Lychee de Leche - if you're a lychee lover, this drink is for you. I got to try it and LOVED it. *Tiramisu - I enjoyed the tiramisu, it wasn't overly sweet and tasted amazing read more

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Came here previously a few years ago and remember being impressed with the food! However, my most recent time coming, we were told the kitchen was out of an appetizer we had ordered as well as two out of four possible entree options. We ended up ordering the pork belly lettuce wrap appetizer. The lettuce was sad and shrunken and the pork belly was dry. We were really looking forward to trying the short ribs as well but after an hour of waiting, were informed they were out of this item. We then settled for pork chops, but had to wait another hour for them to come out. We had originally planned to have dessert here too but after 2 hours of waiting, we decided to skip dessert. If asked a year ago, I would recommend this restaurant but now I am less inclined read more

Bon Mot - Pork chops - Korean Near Me - Cupertino, California

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9/10 for cocktails, 9/10 for ambiance, and 2/5 for food. Overall would come back for cocktails not sure about the food. I came for dinner on a weeknight and they only had a set menu available for dinner. The meal consisted of starter plates, palette refresher, some entrees, and a dessert. The starters were okay, the scallops, steak, and halibut were overcooked, and desserts were underwhelming. Perhaps I came on an off day (Christmas Eve) or my expectations were higher but food didn't really seem worth it. Service was great though, just wished my food was better read more

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Nothing too inspiring, but decent flavor & quality at this price point. I'll probably be back when I want some casual tapas and don't want to splurge. The best thing was probably the pork bossam. The pork was smoked and gave a nice pancetta feel and wasn't chewy at all. I absolutely hated the octopus. Texture was a little mushy, probably not very fresh. Accompanying vegetables felt very random (gai lan in hummus, really?). Also the menu claimed there would be purple cauliflower and heirloom tomatoes, but there weren't. Cocktails were ok. The coconut-washed whiskey with pandan was awesome, felt like I was having Bambu but with alcohol. The ice cube was underwhelming though - at the whooping price of $19 it really should be better quality and not dilute that fast. The ube cream cocktail was too sweet, but that was the expectation, I wasn't a fan ‍ read more

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My friends have been recommending that I try this place and I recently did. The reservation was easy but I felt like they didn't really pay attention to my dietary restrictions notes I added in the reservations. I was impressed with the drink menu as it has unique cocktails that I haven't seen before such as pandan whiskey old fashion and an ube cocktail. My bf loved the ube drink. I took a sip since it does have dairy in it. Oh and for those wondering the lychee cocktail has evaporated milk in it so it's not dairy free. Bummer. The yuzu one was very refreshing though! The grilled octopus was good and nice and tender. I loved the purée paired with this. Not pictured was the tekbokki which we had to send back because the rice cake was not cooked through. The table behind us did the same thing. Once they remade it, it was the correct texture. The highlight of my meal ( well my bf's meal) was the pork tenderloin. I got to try some and for someone who usually doesn't eat pork, I loved it. It was so tender and juicy and wasn't gamey. The onions crust on top had a sweet crunch to it. It was amazing. I got the snapper catch of the day and it was cooked perfectly. Not a fan of the kimchi fried rice though since I've had better but I wasn't too upset with it. Overall a great dining experience and good food and vibes. read more

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We had a great experience! The restaurant had a chill dim lit vibe. The food was delicious.. the oysters were nice and buttery! And the drinks were carefully crafted and just a delight! The service was great. read more

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Drinks were amazing, food was alright. Nice ambience and but it was pretty quiet on a weekend. I'd come back for the drinks for sure read more

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Classy, laid-back ambiance with an impressive, sleek looking bar connected to the local Residence Inn Hotel. Bestie and I dined in last August. Reservations available but they can easily accommodate walk ins during non-peak hours. They have a good variety of cocktails! Drinks: *Yuzu Merry Me-- light, fruity, and slightly sweetened *Berry Fresh-- fruity and tart Both were so refreshing! Eats: K.F.C. - Korean Fried Cauliflower Rosé Tteokbokki Kalbi Skirt Steak Sweet and tangy crisp cauliflower. Savory saucy tteokbokki with fish cake and plump rice cakes. Juicy medium well cooked skirt steak with hints of sweet bbq flavor, potato & green veggie accompaniment. Even the water carafe made us feel all fancy! It was shaped like a rectangular liquor bottle. Service was quick but friendly. They'll gladly give recommendations for drinks if you ask. Nice place to unwind with friends or even a date. Restrooms are a short walk away in the hotel. read more

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FOOD: 3 SERVICE: 2 AMBIANCE: 4 VALUE: 2 We got together with friends to have a pre-Christmas dinner. Surprisingly, we were able to secure a 5:45PM reservation on a Friday night for 6. We ordered a few appetizers to share: KFC - Korean Fried Cauliflower, deep fried cauliflower served with sweet chili sauce. Crunchy, but all you can taste is the sauce. Maitake Fritters - green bean tossed in sweet & sour sauce. Mistakenly ordered this thinking it was Maitake mushrooms. Nothing outstanding, the green beans were a little soft. Steamed Xiu Mai - not what you think! More like meat balls, a little strange and unexpected. Spicy Cucumber salad - crunchy cucumber and spicy sauce, taste as expected. We had the Seafood Paella to share as our main course. It was served lukewarm warm, with a decent balance of spices, but the rice (not sure if it was Spanish rice) was a little soft. Overall, the food was decent, but not really consistent. The appetizers did not arrive at the same time or even at all (octopus never came). The same with the entrees and they all arrived luke warm bordering on cool. Service was more inconsistent than the food! On top of that, the restaurant charges a 5% service fee and a 20% mandatory tip. The service and food quality cannot justify the cost of this meal. If it wasn't for our friends, this would have been a waste of money. read more

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We came here as part of the Amex gold benefit. Shared plates: Kimchi dumplings: 3/5 this came with 6 dumplings. It was light and flavorful but small / minimal filling. I could have easily eaten double if had the opportunity! Rosé Tteokbokki: 4/5 our family loved this dish! Quantity was quite a bit and given the cold weather outside this dish was the perfect warm comfort food and flavor profile. The tteokbokki was chewy. We loved the flavors. Entrees: Fall spicy garlic noodle: 3/5 we were expecting a kick given "spicy" was in the name but the dish had a slight sweetness albeit not overwhelming. I liked the crispy tofu and eggplant mixture. Noodles were chewy with a layer of garlic + butter. For an entree the portion is quite small. We came as a family of 4 adults with the intention to share all the dishes. Chicken La Zi Ji: 2.5/5 flavor was smokey but that's about it. It wasn't a memorable dish outside of this. This dish came with a side of rice. Ambiance: 5/5 it's nice and clean inside Staff: 5/5 super friendly! Overall I would rate our time here as 3/5. For the price point the quantity and flavor fell short. read more

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We've been regular Happy Hour customers at Pacific Catch across the street for years, but decided to do something a little different this week and give Bon Mot a try for their Happy Hour. It was a nice sunny day and perfect for hanging out on their patio under a big umbrella. First of all, their Happy Hour Tue-Sat 4-6 pm only applies to half off beer and 20% off wine by the glass... no HH specials on food, and no cocktail specials. Compared to many other HH spots on Cupertino Main Street, this isn't much of a draw. (Maybe at least offer some of the tapa/small plates and cocktails for $2 off for HH?) Ok, so they have a lot of small plate/tapa items in the menu... maybe a bit overwhelming, and maybe you don't need 5 or 6 different fish dishes on the daily tapa menu. In any case, here's what we tried... * Korean Fried Cauliflower -- This was a hit, and was a great start to our dining experience. A bit like popcorn chicken, but with an Asian sweet and tangy flair to it. Beautifully crisp cauliflower bites tossed in the sauce. * Wild Salmon Lemon Beurre Blanc -- Solid second dish. Nice crispy skin petit Salmon filet over purple potatoes. * Special Tapa of the Day -- Black Cod Fish & Chips... black cod fillets in batter with sweet potato fries. This was disappointing... the fish was too boney, and the batter got mushy in parts. It took a while to prepare as we were told other customers had complained about the excessive bones so they were taking care to reprep the dish to mitigate the issue... but whatever they tried didn't appear to have worked. * Burrata & Beets -- Decent sized ball of Burrata between very lightly picked golden beets, with some fresh greens, pepitas and a non-descript sauce. Pretty plating, but flavors weren't particularly impressionable. Our server, Ren, was very friendly and attentive, and was nice enough to get the Fish & Chips we didn't care for comped. Overall, the food was a mixed bag. Tapa plates we ordered are quite reasonably priced for what we got, but some hits and some misses. Bar, dining area and patio are pleasant. The place has potential, but probably needs to slim down the menu to focus on the hits and consistent high quality delivery, and do more HH and bar specials to generate some buzz. Probably more of a 3.5 Yelp now. How to give them another shot some time to see if they deserve a 4+. read more

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We went to Bon Mot for dinner, and let me tell you--this place is a true gem in that entire shopping center and honestly, in all of Cupertino and San Jose area. It's so rare to find a spot that nails both food and cocktails, but Bon Mot delivers on every level. The cocktails were absolutely stunning--gorgeously presented and perfectly balanced. Not too sweet, not too sour, not too bitter, and not too strong--just right. You can tell they were crafted with care, and they easily outshine every other restaurant in that shopping center. I've tried the cocktails at the neighboring spots, and they don't even come close. The food? Phenomenal. Everything we ordered was delicious. We literally cleared every plate because it was that good. From start to finish, the flavors were spot on and the quality was top-notch. To top it all off, the service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm without being overbearing. They made the whole experience even better. Next time I'm in Cupertino,, I'll be coming back to Bon Mot again and again. I absolutely loved it! read more

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This Asian fusion spot in Main Street has a wide selection of food and drinks. The service and ambiance here are really nice and the bar area is pretty large. The drinks are great and I loved the berry cocktail and will definitely order it again. The food is a little too expensive even though it is meant to be a high end spot so I probably won't come here as much as I would like to, unless it's just for drinks and desserts. The portion for appetizers like the cucumber salad is not worth the price. The freshly baked bread and the sauce it came with wasn't as good as I hoped either. We got tiramisu for dessert though, which was super tasty and looked pretty as well. read more

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Long overdue review of where I had my birthday celebration last year. A group of us had reservations for a Friday evening and after we were seated, we began to order drinks. My favorite of the night was probably their Berry Fresh, which was made with vodka, elderflower, lychee, lemon, tonic, and blackberries. Bon Mot is what you would consider a Korean, Asian fusion type of restaurant. The interior is decorated nicely enough(dark theme) and they're actually connected to the lobby of the Residence Inn hotel next door. This group loves to order as many of the items on the menu as and go family style. I would say the Skirt Steak and Fries were probably my favorites. Otherwise, nothing else stood out for me. Our waiter obliged us with our many many requests, especially as there were 2 kids in our party. Overall, a fun place for larger groups and conveniently located in a plaza with many other food and drink options as well. read more

Dinner for 2. - Ambiance (4*) Dark and sultry yet comfortable. It's a really small place, kind of more like a bar that has a few tables. - Service (3*) Well intentioned, very friendly. Wife's initial water glass had some sort of black grime in it. Waited 30 mins to get initial bar snacks and appetizers. I assume some of the bar snacks, like the olives, are pre-made. Those could have come out first. - Olives, $7 (4*) Tasty, though I couldn't detect much rosemary flavor? - Spicy Cucumbers, $7 (4*) Great crunch from the garlic. Some pieces of garlic had some bitter tones. Felt the cucumbers could have been marinated longer. - Confetti Tots, $12 (5*) Excellent flavor from the toppings. - Cured Salmon, $22 (3*) Most IG worthy. The salmon itself was really unique. Rice cakes were seasoned really well. The rest of it appeared to be eye candy with no other real practical purpose. - Mussels, $21 (5*) Probably the plumpest mussels I've had in awhile. Sauce was unctuous as well. I don't really think I tasted gochujang- read mostly like a spicy tomato sauce. - Kalbi Steak, $36 (3*) Some pieces were overcooked. I'm not really sure what made it "kalbi". Dish really needed a sauce to tie it together. The mushrooms were cooked beautifully but had no flavor. Same with the kale. It looked like a plate with a lot of nuance but ended up just lacking acid and salt. - Duck a Deux, $36 (3*) Similar comments to the ones for the steak. Needed a sauce badly. The duck leg was quite dry. The breast was tender, but slightly undercooked in spots. - Value (4*) The mussels felt a little overpriced considering the dish only came with about 10. But reasonably elevated entrees for $36 seem pretty good these days. - Final Word Kind of a 3.5* review with some flavor issues with the entrees. Overall enjoyable meal. Would suggest less focus on IG worthiness and more focus on flavor. 4* because there were some nice things here that warrant a return. read more

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The cocktail drinks were good. The foods were very mehhhh. Most of the dishes were quite cold. The charred octopus wasn't charred. The fire cracker shrimp was different from what we would have expected from the name; it wasn't crunchy. The foods could be improved. The service was good and fast. The ambiance is great, lovely decor. read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and the staff was very courteous and attentive. The fish dish that I ordered was very light as you can see from the attached photo. My friend ordered the pork belly, but it wasn't what he envisioned so we ended up having to send it back as it was mostly just lightly cooked pork belly with lettuce. If you do order it I definitely recommend sharing it because it's a large portion of pork for one person. read more

Bon Mot - Korean Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Bon Mot had been on my list for a while, but I finally checked it out after hesitating due to the mixed reviews--and honestly, it lived up to the lukewarm hype. The food is Korean-inspired, which sounded exciting, but it ended up tasting more like dressed-up cheap eats trying to pass as upscale. Presentation was nice, but the flavors didn't really deliver--just okay, nothing memorable or inspiring. The ambiance is dark and cozy with a speakeasy vibe, but the atmosphere was thrown off by loud hotel guests and harsh street lights beaming through the window near our table. Not quite the vibe they were going for. Service was just fine. Most of the staff hung out behind the bar and didn't pay much attention to the tables. I ended up walking up to the bar to pay--it was quicker that way. Given the price point, I expected more in both food and experience. Glad I tried it, but it's a one-and-done for me. read more

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My husband and I have been consistently coming here, even before the current new owners. We always come here when we want to have a good time. The vibes, the drinks, and the variety of smaller and bigger plates make it a great date night spot. Especially if we want the main event to be good drinks! We like how we don't have to plan too far ahead as it's usually quite empty, even on a Fri or Sat night. Our fav place to sit is by the bar! The dishes are overall quite good. My husband and I will usually order 3 appetizers and 1 entree. We love how there's a good selection of appetizers because we prefer being able to have a variety of different dishes. We've tried a variety of their dishes by this point, and we don't think there are any bad dishes BUT some do stand out more than others. Our fav go-to is the Charred Octopus, it's always cooked perfectly. The drinks menu is a decent size with a good variety. I personally love Lychee De Leche! Charles, the bartender always makes really good suggestions when you're in the mood for something new but not sure what. Overall, Bon Mot is pretty good and reliable when you want a good time and have it be a good value. I've been here at least 10 times since they've opened which I think says a lot. read more

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Went here for a friend's birthday on a Wednesday. Cute place, but it had more of a bar vibe since the music was pretty loud so it was hard to hear each other when we're sitting in front of each other. Drinks -- For the first round, I got the Smoke on the Water, which was yummy. Not too heavy on the smoke flavor from the mezcal. For the second round, I got their Kickn' Banana highball, which was also good. My two other friends all liked their drinks as well. Food -- APPs: Maitake Fritters - crispy green beans with ranch to dip Rose Tteokbokki - loved this. Cheesey rice cakes, yumm Lemongrass wings - These were pretty huge, that we each only ate one Fries - you can never go wrong with fries By this time we were pretty full off the apps, but we had also ordered two main dishes not realizing how big the portions would have been. We were done with the apps and wanted to box it and get the main dishes, but the waiter barely came by. They probably thought we were finishing our apps first before wanting to get our main dish. We had to waive them down in order to get our main dishes out. Mains: Got the Duck a Deux Facons, which is basically seared duck breast and a leg, which was the highlight of the meal. It was cooked perfectly and was juicy. In addition, we got the bossam. I would pass on this. I have had a few bossams and this one was very pink and tasted weird. I'm not sure if they did it on purpose, but it looks almost raw. We each had a bite and packed it to go. Service was a little slow despite it not being too crowded. Cute place but I'd probably come back for drinks or light bites. Parking can be hard when it's during lunch or dinner rushes, but there are street parking and stalls to park at. read more

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This was my first time eating here and I was pleasantly happy with my overall experience dining here. We wanted to take my mom out to celebrate her birthday, and I stumbled upon this place because it seemed like a good middle point for my sister and her husband since they live in Morgan Hill. I made a reservation in advance, and it wasn't really needed since it was empty, but always good to make one, just in case. The location is not bad. There is ample parking spaces, mostly in the parking garage behind the restaurant and hotel. If it gets busy, you can walk around while waiting, so you don't get bored. They do have an interesting (in a good way) playlist lol. It's a Korean-French fusion cuisine, which I thought was really nice. We got a salad to share and it was refreshing! The lemon added a nice citrus tang to round out the entire dish. I ordered the short rib and it was very delicious! It was very tender, fall off the bone, and the ssamjang that came with it cut through the fattiness, which I loved. It wasn't a heavy dish, and the greens were cooked well. The broccolini had a nice crunch to it, and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. (I would have taken pictures, but we were really hungry lol). One thing is that their lunch menu is more of a brunch style menu. That's not a bad thing. However, it would be nice to see more lunch-style foods, but that's just my preference. Overall, I would come back again. Perhaps during dinner since their menu at dinner seems to have more variety. read more

I expected to love Bon Mot, but it really fell short for me. We visited on a Wednesday evening and were seated immediately with no reservation. The interior was dimly lit, with modern decor, and a nice ambiance. We were seated in a comfortable booth, towards the back of the restaurant. For drinks, my friend and I both chose the Strawberry Lychee Milk Fizz mocktail. This was honestly the best part of our experience - so delicious and unique! For food, we ordered a bunch of small plates to share. The Endive Salad was okay, but nothing special, and the shallot mustard vinaigrette was too subtle to really taste. The Crispy Chicken Wings were really disappointing. They were bone-in and breaded, but the soy garlic sauce came on the side, in a shallow dish. It was hard to get much of the sauce on the wings, so they ended up being kind of dry and flavorless. The Burrata Cheese itself was tasty but the "house xo" was very strange. It had a bit of a fishy/shrimp-like taste to it, which did not pair well with the burrata. The only item we liked was the K.F.C. Korean Fried Cauliflower. The portion size was good for sharing and the sweet chili glaze was tasty. Overall though, the appetizers were a let down. Service was reasonably quick and our server Barsha was very sweet and friendly. Since Bon Mot's menu changes regularly, I would probably return in the future, but this visit just wasn't the best. read more

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Walked in right after they opened on a weekday and it was not busy at all at 5, the interior decoration captured my eye immediately as it is a very clean modern looking space with dark background, perfect for a night out. Me and my friend got appetizers to share and we were very full from it. I got a non alcoholic strawberry lychee milk fizz but it was too sweet for my taste, I recommend the other one which is yuzu pear sour if you are looking for a non alcoholic drink, it was the perfect balance between sweet and sour and I wish i got that one instead haha. The oysters were very fresh and I was delighted by the cucumber(?) wasabi mix they came with which made the bite taste even more refreshing. The fries and the sauce combination is the best I've ever had. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, pared with the Korean style(?) sauce, it was perfect and so delicious. The chicken wings were mid and not up to my standards and too over priced for how much it is. The rose tteobokki is definitely something different from the regular ones you'd get at another Korean restaurant, I didn't specifically like the yu-choy they put in it and to me it could've been more spicy, I would not order it again. The servers were very nice and always came around to ask how we were doing! I'd come back again to try their entree next time for sure! read more

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LOVED the food here, perfect for special occasions or fancy night out! From start to finish, I thought most of the dishes we tried were delicious. I loved how unique their dishes were - also cool that they have a rotating menu too! We initially came for their tasting menu but were disappointed to find that they weren't offering it the night that we visited. So, we opted for a few plates to share! My highlights were the KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower), Strawberry Lychee Milk Fizz, and Rose Tteokbokki. The KFC was SOOo addicting; a perfect balance and the savory flavors of the chili glaze were amazing. Apart from that, the Rose Tteokbokki was a close second in terms of favorites. Definitely would've appreciated a larger serving, but the rose flavor was fragrant and it was at the perfect spice level. Definitely would recommend the milk fizz for a non-alcoholic drink too! Super refreshing. Service was okay and we had minimal interaction with our server. Food came out at a decent time though and we were happy with our meal overall! read more

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Everyone here was in their 30's, zero families around. Just friend groups and dates. The vibe here is exclusive. Dark decor, ultra posh service. Wife and I are from San Diego and we have toddlers, we don't come to places like this anymore. At one point I was using the huge fork for the appetizer and our friend was like, "Peter, that's the entree fork." I'm just a dumb dad with a stupid look on my face. The cocktails here are strong but PRICY. $20 for 2.5oz of Chardonnay is a bit silly imo. I got a tequila soda to follow that up and that was well worth the money. While service is excellent food here is strong but leans to the more average side. This sits between Lazy Dog and Alexander's. While items are crafted with precise execution they're a touch short on flavor. I wanted some chicken wings and these were comparable to Orange Chicken at Panda Express, though less sweet and flavorful. We did get some crispy broccolini green bean thing that was remarkable, but the proteins were kinda weak. Overall I'd recommend this spot for a couple apps, a couple drinks, then some somi somi for dessert. Truly cool spot. read more

Bon Mot - Korean Near Me - Cupertino, California

Good food with good company! I made a reservation for 7 people 2 days before the planned date and Bon Mot was able to accommodate a big group for us which was nice since it was a more last-minute reservation. The restaurant is next to a hotel in the Cupertino Plaza which I did not expect. The inside was dimly lit with a more intimate ambiance. It was quite small on the inside so it reminded me of a local bar than a restaurant. We all started with drinks and I ordered the Lychee de leche. It was good to drink and had that nice lychee flavor. My group and I decided to ordered tapa to share and our individual entrees. For tapas we did: brussel sprouts, smoked salmon tartar, mentaiko fritters, and the rose tteokbokki. My favorite tapas had to be the brussel sprouts and the rose tteokbokki. The brussel sprouts were so crispy and savory but it also had a sweet sauce to it which I enjoyed. The rose tteokbokki was great and it reminded me a lot of the other rose tteokbokkis I tried prior; the only thing with the rose tteokbokki was that it had A LOT of cheese like the bowl was basically half rose sauce & half cheese. For the entree, I ordered the bossam. It came with mini lettuce wraps and 3 assortments of sauces: samjang, a salty/fishy sauce, and what seemed to be pickled radishes (I would say radish kimchi but it did not seem fermented enough LOL). The bossam was super tender and the pork was super high in quality. All the sauces paired super well with it and I loved making my own lettuce wraps; I wish they did give me more lettuce because I ended up having two slices leftover and I felt it was too fatty to eat on its own. It also didn't taste like traditional bossam I had before but the quality of the meat made it worth it. I did wish the service was better. Our tapas came out relatively together but they did forget our rose tteokbokki. Also, it took 30+ minutes for our entrees to come out. Overall, this place is pretty pricey for food but it's a nice spot to try Asian-fusion dishes when you're on a date or just want to try something new in this plaza. read more

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This was a great place to celebrate our anniversary. The ambience made the experience very enjoyable with its classy bar, large windows, and unique pieces of decor. The drinks were strong, although not the best Asian flavored cocktails I've tried. They did give us free tequila shots to celebrate the occasion which was super kind. We got the seaweed aioli fries and i would go back here just to get those again. It was so good and I haven't tried fries with such delicious dipping sauce. For the entree, we also got boiled pork belly which came with three side sauces. This was also delicious, however I think it was a bit pricey for what it was. It was still a very simple and delicious dish. Overall the food was great and delicious and the ambience was a big part of the experience read more

Bon Mot - Truffle fries - Korean Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Bar Bon Mot has jumped to one of my top 3 favorite restaurants overall. Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** Phenomenal! The reservation system wasn't working when I checked (looked fully booked for the next few months), so we walked in but were seated right away. The owner (I'm assuming) was very warm and asked us where we'd like to sit and checked on us when he saw us looking around. Our server was the sweetest and kindest woman ever, checked on us consistently, and made our celebratory date night incredibly memorable -- her recommendations were also so spot on! She made the evening so special! Even the chef came out at the end of our meal to ask us how the experience was. We felt so taken care of and were surprised at how upscale the dinner felt even though this is Bon Mot's more "casual" menu. **Decor & cleanliness, 5/5** Moody, romantic interior that makes you feel hidden away from the busier Main St Cupertino plaza. The tables have bag hooks which is a thoughtful detail I always look for. **Price & portion, 5/5** Prices are all very reasonable and the portions are great for sharing -- perfect for trying more things! **Presentation, 5/5** Gorgeous and picture perfect -- you can absolutely see the attention to detail. **Taste, 5/5** WOW! Every. Single. Dish. Was executed so well!! Can't wait to come back and try everything else on their menu :) - Smoked salmon tartare, 5/5: Although smoked, the salmon isn't too salty and pairs excellently with the mashed avocado and crispy rice chips. It's flavorful but light enough you keep coming back to it between bites of other apps. - Crispy mentaiko, 5/5: It looks unassuming, but the mushroom is insanely crispy and just bursting with flavor. The star here might be the creme fraiche ranch sauce though -- it's tangy, bright, and balances out the savory crunchy mushroom so you keep wanting to eat more. - Brussel sprouts, 4/5: I didn't expect the anchovies to work here, but they're salty, crispy, and carmelized and add so much layered flavor to the dish. The brussels themselves I would've preferred with more crispy outer layers though. - Tteokbokki, 5/5: This is a spicy one! Despite having such a low spice tolerance and needing sips of water between each bite, the amazing savory flavors come through. They're satisfyingly chewy without being too dense, and doesn't burn so much that the spiciness is the only thing you taste. - Grilled octopus, 4/5: The octopus wasn't as tender as I was hoping, but the flavors were great and it was such a visually stunning plate. - Sweet plum sauce pork ribs, 6/5: Holy cow, I think these were the best pork ribs I've ever had. They had great distribution of fat without being overly fatty or oily, were cooked so perfectly, and were soooo juicy and tender. The sauce was the perfect amount of savoriness and sweetness and covered everything without being too messy or taking away from the fantastic pork. This is a must order! **Other notes** Restrooms are in the hotel lobby out the door to the left (if you're facing the bar). read more

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This was my first dinner out without kids in a long time, so I was pretty much going to love it no matter what! Instead of each getting an entree, my friend and I split several small plates and it was perfect. We got some tips from the staff about what would go together well and could try a larger variety of food. Our waitress remembered my friend from a previous visit, so that was a nice touch. Bon Mot adds something unique to the Korean food scene in the area, so I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu. read more

Came here for a Valentine's Day dinner so the menu was a special pre-fixe one. For starters we had the Caviar with a butternut squash custard and it was made with a delectable dashi. The custard was so delicate and of course it paired well with the beluga caviar. This was paired with the second course which consisted of baby beets, seaweed cream cheese, goose berries, all on top of a persimmon marmalade. This provided a nice palette cleanser to the more briny taste of the previous dish. The next two dishes were probably my favorite: a Dungeness crab salad nestled with crunchy apple and celtuce and a smoked scallop that was lightly seared as well and sitting in delicious abalone liver sauce that made you want to lick everything off the plate! The main dish was a perfectly cooked beef short rib that I'm pretty sure was cooked via sous vide which was accompanied with an addictive truffle cream, lettuce for wrapping, rice, and house made kimchi. Dessert was a pear sorbet with strawberry matcha cake! We were all super pleased with the meal and it was surprisingly filling. Looking to come back for another special occasion to try their regular menu! read more

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Service: we were excited to try this place, but unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. We sat down as a party of 7 for a 730 pm reservation. A waiter in training initially forgot to collect a whole person's order, and later forgot to bring out an entire entrée. That friend had to wait over 35 minutes for a dish that never arrived, (along with 2 apps) leaving the rest of us to eat without him. Another friend's salmon was undercooked--a good quarter of it was raw. While they offered to replace it, by then, we had already been waiting an extra +30 minutes. The staff explained they were going through a chef transition, which is understandable but doesn't excuse this level of disorganization. To make up for it, they offered the table a house whiskey shot as an apology. We said 'No thank you' as we were ordering rounds of highland park whiskeys ($40 per glass) yet the shots came around and they were not good. I don't know why the waitress insisted we try it when we were drinking premium cocktails and whiskey. Food: The dishes were beautifully presented, and the flavors were outstanding--truly deserving of at least four stars. However, execution fell short. My fish of the day (snapper) had three large bones. The rice was overcooked and mushy but I enjoyed the flavor. You can taste the real kimchi juice behind the rice! Drinks: The saving grace of the evening.... kinda. The cocktails were absolutely amazing--5 out of 5. I dont know why they would ruin it by offering complimentary house whiskey shots. The whiskey we ordered was comparable to golden nectar. The "im sorry" house shots tasted just like what it was. Cheap free whiskey. Shoutout to the bartender, who was clearly multitasking by also running food, and still managed to create incredible drinks. I highly recommend the Ube cocktail. I've never had anything like it and pleasantly surprised that it's not overly sweet. Overall: There's so much potential here, but the missteps in service and food preparation made it difficult to enjoy our meal. read more

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Been here on two occasions, the first for cocktails and the second for dinner. Cocktails are delicious. Their appetizers are also not bad. However, when we had dinner here, the entrees came out cold. Not just one, but all of them. I guess this makes sense since this place is more of a bar. I'll come here for drinks only next time. 3.5/5. Experience because of the cold dinner. read more

Bon Mot - Korean Near Me - Cupertino, California

We came to Bon Mot excited to try their tasting menu, only to find out they haven't offered it in nearly a year due to a change in ownership and management. Honestly, that change seems to have taken the good food with it. I rarely ever give a place 1 star but sadly this place did not hit any spot for me. Every seafood dish we tried was a huge letdown. The sea bass came on a beautiful-looking purple potato purée, but both were dry, bland, and lacked any real flavor. The scallops were just as disappointing, no seasoning, served over some red/brown rice that tasted like absolutely nothing. We ordered several dishes our server recommended, and unfortunately, none of them delivered. The cauliflower started off okay,probably the only dish I liked,but it turned soggy quickly. The ravioli was completely drenched in a butter sauce and was served cold. The daikon salad? Just plain crunchy radish strips with chili oil. No balance, no depth, just heat and crunch. We also ordered the charred octopus, and wow,didn't even know octopus could taste fishy, but somehow they managed to make it happen. Rubbery and off-tasting,easily one of the worst versions of octopus we've had The presentation across the board was actually beautiful, but sadly, that was the only thing going for it. Every plate looked better than it tasted. Service was friendly, but for the price point, we expected something far more impressive. Based on older reviews and photos, it looks like Bon Mot used to be great. Now? Not even mediocre. Definitely won't be back unless there's a major turnaround. Such a bummer. read more

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Ambiance: I love the details of the bar to silverware, everything is in fact beautiful. It's a semi low lit restaurant where you can enjoy date night to a chill place to vibe after work. Service: Staff is attentive and hospitality really shows here. Parking: People come and go frequently where you are able to find parking and there is also a parking garage if needed. Drinks and food: Drinks are beautifully crafted and food is handled with love here by the chef. Bartenders are knowable about the ingredients and surely spruce them up. My favorite cocktail here is the *lychee de leche" read more

Bon Mot - Crispy chicken wings and pickled cucumbers, light on the batter so good - Korean Near Me - Cupertino, California

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Stylish new Korean fusion spot on Main Street in Cupertino. The environment was chill and it was easy to find parking spots in the lot behind the restaurant. We enjoyed all the food and drinks we ordered! - My favs included the grilled octopus (nice and charred!) and the bossam. - The hubby and his sister both loved the tteokbokki. It was nice and cheesy, with the right amount of spice. Recommended! read more

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awesome spot for drinks in cupertino. asian inspired cocktails that were super yummy. great ambiance. whoever was on aux, i was very impressed. came in on a friday and had reservations for 8pm. the place isn't huge so make sure u have reservations. was seated very quickly and our server was great. they took our orders and brought our drinks out super fast ordered a lychee de leche, my friend ordered a last sword (not pictured) and then we split a kickin banana the lychee de leche was great. very foamy and creamy and not overly sweet. the kickin banana was also good. it was fizzier and a little sharper but i love any banana themed drink tbh. drinks are on the pricier side but great for a date night. would love to try the food another time read more

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Date: Friday, October 4th, 2024 Time: 6:30pm Party of: 6 adults, 2 kids Meal: Birthday Dinner *Charcuterie Plate: mixed nuts, olives, assorted cheeses and cured meats ($32) *House Cured Wild Salmon: english cucumber, avocado, onion, caper ($22) *Charred Octopus : sunchoke puree, cauliflower, heirloom tomato, grilled artichoke hearts, fresh herbs ($27) *Crab Cakes: crab, shrimp, tarragon, remoulade ($19) *Seafood Risotto: lobster stock, sugar snap peas, organic tendrils, organic fresno chili, parmesan ($35) *Fall Spicy Garlic Noodle: crispy organic tofu, eggplant, bell pepper, scallion, chili, sesame ($25) x2 *Spice Rubbed Pork Ribs: seasonal salad ($32) *Kalbi Skirt Steak: chef's choice mushroom, yukon gold potatoes, tuscan kale ($36) *Pork Belly Bo-ssam: ssamjang, shrimp sambal, baby gem ($29) *Lemongrass Wings: vietnamese pickles ($19) *French Fries: spiced house ketchup ($11) x2 *Spicy Cucumber Salad ($7) *Mixed Berry Ice Cream: strawberry, blackberry, blueberry ($8) *Far East Fashioned: coconut washed japanese whisky, pandan & passionfruit cordial, angostura & oj bitters ($19) x2 *Lychee De Leche: vodka, lychee milk, elderflower, lillet, lemon ($18) *Smoke on the Water reposado tequila, mezcal, strawberry, aloe vera, habanero, lime ($18) *Orlando Plum: bourbon, aged plum, egg whites, angostura bitters ($18) *Berry Fresh: vodka, elderflower, lychee, lillet, lemon, tonic, blackberries ($16) x4 *Rittenhouse ($11) ×6: Old Fashioned ($7) x5, Manhattan ($7) *Pineapple Juice ($7) *Orange Juice ($7) *Employee Benefit Surcharge: 5% ($32.63) *Included Gratuity: 20% ($130.51) I met up with a group of friends for a gf's bday dinner. I didn't look up the place at all, so I had no idea what to expect. I actually thought this spot was a french place based on the name. Turns out, it's a little bit of a bunch of things with the main influence seeming to be korean. They have soju cocktails, bossam, etc. I'd say the star of this spot are the drinks. I started with the smoke on the water. I normally don't get tequila cocktails, but I wanted that spicy contrast. Next up was a rye manhattan. My go to. Boozy, but still nicely balanced. I wanted something light to end with, so got the berry fresh. Actually very refreshing. The steak was one of my favs. Had a nice smoke to it. The garlic noodles had a good chew, but I found them kinda bland. Definitely needed more garlic flavor. The risotto had a good amount of seafood, but I found a few pieces of shell in my bites. Thankfully I didn't crack a tooth. There is no kids menu, so we asked for one of the garlic noods to be non spicy. Otherwise, the kids seemed to enjoy the fries (with normal ketchup that is), charcuterie, steak, etc. Our server was great. Friendly and attentive. We kept asking for things for the kids, hot sauces for the adults, etc. Everyone was happy to oblige. I'm not sure what their automatic gratuity policy is, but I'm guessing it applies when there are 6 or more people? Fun spot and very convenient if you want to check out other places in the plaza. REVIEW #3579 read more

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