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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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!
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.
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
We were excited to try this place out. It's pretty busy on a Tuesday night. We started out with non alcoholic strawberry fuzz and he got the coconut old fashion. Both were delicious. Got the tteokbokki and KFC (cauliflower). Both were fantastic and the highlight of our meal. Wagyu was OK. Warm and chewy. Shrimp curry was good, not what we expected but we liked they kept the shrimp heads on. The basque cheesecake was not good. Flat, small and didn't really taste that burnt exterior we thought it was suppose to have... not the typical basque cheesecake. The pear yuzu sorbet was alright. Not sure if we will return but the appetizers were good. read more
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
The drinks are absolutely delicious! And the brussel sprouts with candied anchovies with fried rice cake is phenomenal. I got the Lychee De Leche drink, which is amazing. And well worth the price. The Good Juju drink is a soju based drink with egg whites and I love it. Love the addition of the hearts on the drink. My only critique would be the "rose tteokbokki" it tastes good but it didn't have enough gochujang. In the future, I would ask customers to rate how spicy they want it to be and can adjust the gochujang accordingly. This dish wasn't spicy at all which was a little bit of a let down. But I love the addition of cheese, greens, and corn with this dish. The service is amazing. The waitress was very attentive and kind. And the ambiance is perfect for a romantic date or a night out. read more
3 years ago
Good spot for a quick drink and light snacks. Best thing on the menu are the fried brussel sprouts , octopus, and crispy mushrooms. Everything else left a little bit to be desired. Their drinks are not bad though. They have a special called " Ivan special" in which the server will ask what your favorite base alcohol is and they will make a drink that caters to your preference. One downside is the servers or hosts don't really communicate to each other. I had a reservation and when I arrived four different people came up to me and asked me what my reservation was under before I got seated. Anyhow, would recommend for a quick bite or drink if you're in the area. Would be nice if they expanded their menu for additional offerings though. The place is located in the lobby floor of the hotel in Cupertino square so it might be a bit hard to find. read more
3 years ago
I've always wanted to check out Bon Mot and they had recently just reopened with a brand new menu. My partner and I had booked a dinner reservation for an early weekend night. It is located in this plaza with a bunch of other food places so parking can be tricky depending on the time of day. The ambience and the vibes of the restaurant were immaculate and make for the perfect place for a date night. We were seated immediately and all the staff and waiters were super friendly and welcoming. For drinks, we ordered: Yuzu Merry Me, Lychee de Leche, Kick'N Banana and Old Fashioned. The drinks did not disappoint but my favorite was definitely the lychee. For appetizers/small bites we got the smoked salmon tartar and the chicken wings. The only thing that I didn't really like was that the salmon tartar was super salty but it was still pretty good. The chicken wing portion was pretty huge and was also delicious with the sweet garlic sauce on the side. For our mains, I got the coconut shrimp rice and my partner got the pork ribs. The portion size for both were huge and we were more than full. I was surprised by how big the mains were since most of the higher end/trendy places give really small portions. The only downside was that the rice for the shrimp plate was really hard. Overall, I would highly recommend checking Bon Mot out and I will definitely be revisiting again. The service was great, food and drinks were delicious with great portion sizes. read more
Beautiful ambience, intimate feel, and modern decor... feels like a special occasion place. We ordered the tasting menu, which was an excellent experience! The presentation was top-notch. I had some stand out favorites, and only one dish that I didn't quite get.... But otherwise, I think the tasting menu is a great way to experience the chefs culinary skills.! We didn't order the wine pairing, but we did ask the server for a suggestion of a whiskey pairing with one of the beef entrées. The gluten-free substitutions here are top-notch! Excellent substitution of the signature focaccia bread with crispy mushrooms . There was even a custom dessert served that was gluten-free added to our array of desserts. I highly recommend this culinary experience - especially if you're gluten free! read more
2 years ago
I came here on a Friday night with a reservation and I was pretty surprised at how packed it gets here. Walking in, the vibe of the place was very much like a bar and it does get pretty loud in there. But For drinks, we ordered the Berry Fresh and the Yuzu Merry Me. There was a bigger variety of drinks on the menu than I expected, but those on the HighBall section on the menu were pretty good. The dishes were overall good, but if you were planning on sharing, I'd recommend ordering more than one plate for each dish. The one appetizer that did surprise me was the Charred Octopus, so I highly suggest getting this. And for entree, the Kalbi Skirt Steak was also a good choice, but it didn't stand out to me as much. Overall, I'd recommend coming here for a date night or just a fun night out with a friend. read more
3 years ago
I can finally check Bon Mot off my list! I've had it on my radar since the establishment changed from the Gentry, so I've been wanting to try this place for 2 years or longer. I made reservations for 6:15pm on a Friday evening. The restaurant was pretty flexible in making last minute changes as I had to increase my party from 2 to 4 and then bring it down to 3. Something to keep in mind is that they have a 24 hr cancelation policy through Resy with a $30 penalty if you cancel/no show day of. Bon Mot was trendy and modern. I wouldn't call it as fancy as a fine dining spot even though they had a tasting menu, but the place makes for a nice date spot, after work meet up, and casual friends night out. Overall service was fantastic. Food came out in a timely manner, and the staff members were very friendly and attentive. The food at Bon Mot was basically expensive Korean tapas. The portions were small, but I was satisfyingly full after dinner since we ordered several things to try. Between the food and drinks, I honestly didn't love everything I ate. Cocktails - I thought that 2 out of the 3 cocktails I tried were good. I ordered the Lychee de Leche first, and it really set the bar high for cocktails. I had the pleasure of trying Bom Valley that my sister ordered, which was sweet, citrusy, and refreshing. Down by the Baijiu was not my jam. I usually like weird drinks, but the flavors in this clashed. Asparagus Salad - I loved this dish and was probably my most favorite of the night. The quinoa crunchies were the best parts. Sourdough Buckwheat Focaccia - We almost passed up on this, but I'm glad we didn't. This was also one of the top things we had. The crumb of the sourdough slice was so soft. The bread came with a side of plum butter, which had the perfect amount of sweetness. Crispy Terrine Potatoes - Tasty! I was a huge fan of soy vinaigrette for dipping and the fried outer layer of the potatoes, which was like tempura batter. Fluffy Sweet Potato - Not bad, but I could've done without this. I'm just a sucker for salmon roe. Mt. Lassen Trout - Admittedly I felt that the appetizer plates were better than this "entrée" we shared. The trout was moist and flavorful, but the bagna cauda over the veggies had an odd aftertaste that did not sit well with me. Sweet Potato Chiffon Cake - This was definitely better than the two desserts we tried. Way sweeter than the cheesecake, and I enjoyed the crispy sweet potato skin. Triple Cream Brie and Marscapone Cheesecake - Basic. I would pass on this next time. read more
2 years ago
Came here for happy hour and food was lackluster. Started with the octopus and it was tough to eat. It was very chewy. The oysters were good but it needed the hot sauce. The lamb was great. It was perfectly cooked. If I were to go back it would be for the lamb. The fish was over cooked and was dry and rubbery. And it needed more citrus. Our server was ok, not very attentive despite the restaurant not having many patrons at that time. This place is small and dark. Luckily we sat where the big windows were at so it wasn't too bad. It was quiet when we went so we could at least have a conversation. read more
Bon Mot is tucked away in the hotel in the Cupertino Main Street plaza. I've actually passed this restaurant several times when I first moved here and I always thought it was closed because of the dark windows. The food is super delicious -- the chef does a good job putting a Korean twists on some classics such as Brussel sprouts (but with anchovies (?)) and bread with plum butter. I ordered a la carte for my first time but I'm looking forward to ordering the tasting menu next time. The service is top notch. Our waiter took time to explain the dishes to us and consistently checked in on our table to make sure we were doing ok. At a neighboring table, one of the patrons requested that mushrooms be removed from his dish but the dish came with mushrooms. The wait staff and the chef responded very quickly, volunteered to substitute the dish, and even gave that table some complementary items. read more
A casual dinner date took us to Bon Mot and it definitely left us with a lot of good food memories. Getting in there the parking can be a bit challenging though if you go around the loop and be a bit patient there would be a spot that awaits you with arms wide open. Cozy intimate atmosphere, dimmed lighting, comfortable seating, and carefully curated decor set the stage for a memorable evening. I would call it perfect ambience and amazing vibes right from get go. Greeted with a cheerful smile by the staff we were seated and the service at is definitely exemplary.The staff is not only attentive but also passionate about the food they serve. They took the time to explain the menu, offer recommendations, and cater to our dietary preferences (they did let us know the changes that they had made to the menu in accommodating the request that we had made). Food at Bon Mot is a journey. You get to see the presentation , then you taste and eventually enjoy it all as you eat through the options in the menu. The dishes are not only visually stunning but also burst with unique flavors. The chef's dedication to pushing the boundaries of flavor is commendable. We ordered the tasting menu and were definitely left amazed with the creativity that was infused into each dish that was brought to the table. The bass and the monkfish turned out to be our favorites along with the cabbage potage and the buckwheat focaccia. The 3 deserts at the end of the tasting menu definitely added gold to glory. From the ambiance and service to the innovative food, it's a restaurant that leaves a lasting impression. Absolute recommendation!!! read more
Bon mot is an elevated lounge where you can enjoy Asian inspired cocktail and yummy food. My friend and I really enjoyed our experience here! I really enjoyed their non alcoholic drinks and happy hour menu! Pretty affordable, for 2 people we ordered 2 drinks, oysters, rose tteokbokki, fries, and wings. Portions are perfect for those that just want a light meal while enjoying delicious cocktails. I can wait to bring my friends back here! read more
2 years ago
I recently checked out Bar Bon Mot, and I have to say, it lived up to the hype! The vibe here is the perfect mix of classy and chill, making it a great choice for a night out. Even though it was just a Tuesday, the place was pretty packed and I hear weekends are even busier. I went with a group of four, and I'd recommend keeping it that size if you can. Anything bigger and you might end up splitting into different booths or sitting at the bar. We chose to sit at the bar, and our bartender Chi was amazing. He was super friendly and really knew his stuff when it came to both drinks and food. What impressed me most, though, was how well the team worked together. Even though Chi was our main server, our waters were always full, and our orders were taken at the right times never rushed, but never forgotten either. Super attentive, but not in an overbearing way. They have a seasonal menu, so I didn't see some of the items listed on Yelp's "Popular Dishes," but everything we had was still really tasty. Definitely planning to come back! Appetizers: Confetti Tots - Incredible! It's like tater tots with a takoyaki twist. They were extra crunchy. You get a generous portion, making it a great side dish too. K.F.C. Korean Fried Cauliflower - I honestly wasn't expecting to love this as much as I did, but wow, it was delicious! It seriously tastes just like Korean fried chicken, which was such a pleasant surprise. So good! Definitely will be ordering this again next time. Rose Tteokbokki - Super cheesy, you'll get an amazing cheese pull from it. Great if you love tteokbokki. Entrees: If you're looking to try duck or introduce someone to it, Duck a Deux Facons is a great choice! The duck itself isn't too fatty. The sauce is incredible too so rich and flavorful. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try! Dessert: The Carrot Cake was really good, moist, and not too overpowering with the spices. The Tiramisu was soft and moist, but still light. It also comes with a cute little chocolate cup filled with mousse, which adds a nice extra treat! Drinks: Berry Fresh - Super refreshing! The Rye Espresso - Warning it is a super strong drink that uses 100 proof apparently but if you like strong drinks it's for you. Lychee De Leche - Like Lychee milk with a hint of alcohol aftertaste Ube Dream - Delicious, it's like eating ube ice cream in drink form. Overall, the vibe is upscale but not overly fancy, so you won't need to break the bank. Portions are on the smaller side, but the quality makes it worth it you'll leave satisfied. Great spot for a date night or a fun evening out with friends. read more
Attached to the Residence Inn in Main Street. Plenty of space and no need for any reservations. Nice staff and cozy interior, but pretty overpriced for what you get (expected). Tried a few different drinks and all were strong and decently flavored, just very expensive! read more
3 years ago
Doubling down on this one... Still an absolute brilliant experience! Go for the tasting menu, it changes often, I can't remember if it's every month or every quarter/season. Tasting Menu (Dec. 2022): ~ fluffy sweet potato - 5/5 ~ nantes carrots - 4.5/5 ~ kanpachi crudo - 5/5 ~ crispy terrine of potatoes - 4/5 ~ sourdough focaccia - 5/5 ~ buttermilk squash & egg salad - 4/5 ~ steamed pork belly - 5/5 ~ striped bass "haemul-tang" - 4.5/5 ~ vanilla ice cream - 4/5 ~ black sesame & red bean cake - 4/5 Adult Dranks: ~ Lychee de Leche - 5/5 ~ Autumn Leaves - 5/5 I can't wait to see the next one... read more
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1 year ago
Zero stars if I could- food was super bland all around (Main Street Cupertino location) Water tasted like chlorine Ordered the osso bucco- bland meat no flavor and rice tasted bad Shortrib ravioli - not exactly flavorless but tasted a little canned on the inside of the ravioli Hamachi Kama - actually not bad flavor wise, BUT WAS NOT COOKED IN THE MIDDLE AND SERVED PARTIALLY RAW - felt sick after eating there, had bones and definitely ate a scale from the middle part Cherry blossom shoyu tuna poke - bland not very good tasting and fishy Korean fried cauliflower- the ONLY dish that has good flavor and taste - basically a healthy take on Korean fried chicken Red snapper - the fish itself reminded us of canned fish - artificial tasting because of the aftertaste it had - like a fake fish stick taste Unfortunately tried here for a special occasion and whole party did not enjoy the food :( Also there was a lady who even screamed at the waiter while we were there - not sure if upset due to food or because of the bill not being given after asking for a while read more
my friends treated me out for my dinner here. I was excited to hear about a new "nice-ish" restaurant that was opening up so close by. it is located at Main Street Cupertino, so parking is pretty terrible. you have to park in the parking garage because it gets so busy. I got the the lychee de leche cocktail to start and enjoyed it. it came out pink and was super cute. as for the food -- fluffy sweet potato: I was actually pretty hesitant about this one, but this was by far my favorite ones. if you get anything, get this one! the marinated salmon roe was a delicious contrast to the subtle sweet fluffy potato kaluga caviar: this was also a favorite. the creme fraiche and caviar was a great pairing, refreshing and a bit savory and creamy. the brioche was a perfect way to deliver both the rest were only okay in my opinion, and I was not really wowed by their flavors like the other two beef cold cut salad: this one sounded yummy but I felt like there was not a lot of beef, but a lot of bean sprouts. The chojang took over most of the taste here. day boat scallops: the scallops barely had any taste, and was overall pretty cold when we ate it. the house-xo was good but did not amp up any flavors in the dish. poached aori ika & shrimp: super excited about this one, the shrimp had a nice bite, which I enjoyed, but wish the kimchi broth was more executed into the shrimp and squid. Was cold tomato and nectarine: my friend couldn't eat this one because it was too spicy for her. that's all I remember about this dish! crispy chicken: This was the only thing that really filled us up! The pieces were pretty big, but very saucy! tbh, I am not a big fan of saucy chicken/wings, but if you like that, this could be good one for you. We debated on doing the tasting menu since we ended up almost trying the entire menu. This was for 3 people and we left feeling like we weren't super full, but content. I felt like it wasn't really worth it since the menu was kinda pricey for what you get, and the flavors and quality weren't up to par for me. this would be a good place to go for a small bite and a drink before heading on to the rest of your night. read more
Not worth it :/ I came here withy coworkers on a weekday night and it was not crowded at all but they made it sound like they were?? we had reservations and got seated right away. The service was amazing and I did love the presentation of the dishes but everything else was just very mid. We got the tasting menu which was not worth it at all. For the price that we paid I wish the ingredients used were more high end but the tasting menu consisted of potatoes and asparagus... a lot of these dishes were very forgettable and nothing really stood out to us. The beginning was really good and started off strong but towards the middle the dishes just disappointed us. The drinks were good but if I were to come back I wouldn't order the tasting menu! read more
We came to Bon Mot excited to try Chefs Korean influenced menu. Food and service did not disappoint. Each bite was a interesting and the flavor combinations surprising. Probably IMO more Japanese than Korean influenced with the use of yuzu and dashi. I wanted to LOVE this place but my biggest issue was portion size. I left hungry- so taking off 1 star for that. Otherwise loved the experience. I thought with the impressive menu there would be too much food - but each of the pictured were 1-2 bites. The 2 final courses were a little bigger so that was nice. The dessert plates are shared - that was a little weird. Again each bite was unique and interesting so not going to complain too much especially given the great price point - definitely worth it for the price. Will be back for sure. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
TLDR: Service is amazing (Ed is the literal best of the best), food is consistently beautifully presented and flavors are very sophisticated with interesting ideas (and for the price, I feel like I am robbing this place every time), cocktail menu is stunning and every drink is so well-balanced, and the vibes here are very cool and comfortable. I've been here maybe 4-5 times, and every time I see Ed working, I know it's going to be a wonderful visit. He is so welcoming, friendly, knowledgable, and sweet without being overbearing or "trying hard." This is not the say the other people here do not meet this standard, but we simply love Ed. The food here is at a level that does not match the price-- and I mean this in a positive way. You are getting dishes from a higher level of cuisine with all the creativity and careful consideration of a restaurant that could be easily 2-3 times the price. I always feel like I am robbing this place when I'm here with how beautiful the presentation is and how unique (positive) some of the flavor combinations can be. It's a delight to come here every time, and their menu does change. The cocktail menu has a great variety of different drink/flavor profiles, and despite my leaning towards sweet and refreshing drinks, I've found drinks here that are more liquor-forward and have a less sweet profile that even I (with the biggest sweet tooth) enjoy. Every drink is so well balanced and the consistency behind the bar is genuinely impressive. The vibes here are really cool. The darker walls, interesting butterfly wallpaper paired with vintage looking mirrors gives an almost "curio shop" energy, and the modern design around the bar makes the space feel comfortable and cozy without leaning to sterile and stuffy. Yeah I just love this place a lot. This is my love letter to Bon Mot. read more
Chicken wings, pork belly, Brussel sprouts. Had an old fashioned with a Japanese coconut washed whisky, which was very interesting and quite good. In fact after dinner I went to BevMo to see about purchasing coconut washed whisky and apparently it's something I need to do myself by infusing coconut oil. The chicken wings were just OK. Nice crispy coating but not a whole lot of flavor unless you dip in the acanying sauce. Pork belly was quite good. We asked for it grilled, which was probably a good choice. Will definitely go back to try some other items. read more
Wow what a hidden gem! Came here for with a few friends to celebrate a birthday and left super impressed! Firstly, it's tucked away in a hotel in this busy and packed strip mall. So random! Parking is very tough so be prepared to pay for the garage or go further out onto the street. But it's all worth it cos the dishes here are great. But really the gem here is the tasting menu! I can't remember all the various items but they were all really good, and the price was reasonable enough to make it worth it to stuff our faces. Service was very friendly, super attentive, and explained each item as they brought it out. They also humored our raucous party! I would keep coming back for the tasting menu, and keen to try it especially when they alter it according to seasonal menu changes. read more
Quick review since I haven't had a chance to stop here for dinner yet: Bon Mot is a cute little restaurant connected to the Residence Inn (in case you can't find it) in Cupertino Main Street. We stopped in just for drinks and we were really surprised at what seemed like a great dining experience. Adam, who seated us and walked us through the bar/food menu, was a great server and host! He was super friendly and knowledgeable, and hyped up the chef and who apparently hails from scratch in SF. The drinks were creative and delicious, ranging from the soju aged eggnog which sounds weird but was actually delicious, owing to the lowered alcohol content of the soju, and the yubari swizzle, an Asian styled tiki drink with delicious refreshments and funk thanks to the baijiu (!). They are a bit on the pricier side, as expected of a hotel bar, but honestly they're extremely well executed and overall delicious. With great drinks and great service I expect their food to be top notch as well. They have a pretty reasonable $95 tasting menu at the time of writing this, so I'll definitely be swinging by again. Worth a visit! --- Sweet: excellent drinks and service! Bitter: hotel bar prices :P read more
I had this place bookmarked for a while and I finally got to try it. They had quite a nice ambiance and the concept of a tasting menu of tapas/small plates was super cool. The service was amazing, our waitress made sure we had a good experience and answered any questions we had. My friend and I got the family-style tasting menu which was 98 per person. The menu changes every month according to the waitress. We also got the kaluga caviar which was 36 WHICH WAS SO GOOD but i wouldn't spend 36 on it again lmao Our tasting menu includes fluffy sweet potato, nante carrots, kanpachi crudo, crispy potatoes, sourdough focaccia, butternut squash and egg salad, steamed pork belly bossam, and striped bass "haemul- tang." Overall, everything was delicious and it was actually very fulfilling. My favorite items were the fluffy sweet potato and the pork belly bossam. For dessert, we got vanilla ice cream and black sesame&red bean cake. They were both yummy and not too sweet. I would prefer the vanilla ice cream because it came w/ apple marmalade, bourbon caramel and hazelnut. For cocktails, I got the lychee de leche and my friend got the midnight soul. They are both pretty good cocktails. The midnight soul is a little strong for me but I'm not really a big fan of gin. Overall, this was a super good experience thanks to the food, service, and vibes. I would come here again for a special occasion :-) read more
4 years ago
Came here only for cocktails but drinks were excellent. They have a small selection of cocktails but very expansive spirits list. Bartender was great and helpful in his suggestions. I'll def be back to try their dinner menu. What we ordered: Autumn leaves Pop star Far east fashioned read more
We had an amazing experience here both in terms of food and service. Bon Mot took the place of Gentry in the hotel lobby on Main Street and delivers New American food with hints of Asian twist. Ambience is modern chic bar. The Dinner menu contains 10 tapas style dishes and 3 desserts and I highly recommend the family tasting menu were each person can try ALL the dishes for $98. They give you 3-4 dishes at a time, so it doesn't take too long to try everything. I won't go too into detail about what we ate since the waitress told me they are going to have a whole new menu by next month. Each small plate though was beautifully plated, flavorful, and unique. Certainly we liked some dishes more than others, but again I was delighted to sample all of them. H All three desserts were great as well- my favorite was the Black Sesame Cheesecake, which reminded me of the Uncle Tetsu cheesecake in texture. They serve beer, wine and cocktails and so many of the cocktails were tempting. I started with the Lychee with Leche which I really enjoyed - it was a light cocktail with lychee flavor that didn't feel too sweet I also had the Far East Fashioned. I liked the smell of the coconut and pandan, but the whisky base was too strong for me Service was excellent- friendly, attentive, presented each dish as they came out. We will definitely be back for another date night! read more
2 years ago
honestly nice little bar here to hang out and chill with friends locally! food menu changes and it's always korean fusion-ish which fits most of our palate anyway!! it's a bit pricey but what isn't nowadays the servers are really nice tho and will always recommend good drinks to your liking! read more
This spot is great place for an intimate date night or gathering with close friends. The service here was excellent! All the servers were very polite and gave us food recommendations as needed. My group and I sat at the bar because we did not make a reservation and the wait was about 3 hours. Everything we ordered tasted delicious but my favorites were the potatoes, Brussels sprouts and the pork belly. It is definitely more of an upscale place/ more costly but you are paying for the ambiance, quality, service and experience. read more
3 years ago
Came here for dinner last Friday and while most dishes were good, there were also a few misses. We did the alacarte menu and ordered almost everything on the menu. Portions are small so 2-3 dishes per person is probably right. My favorites were the kaluga caviar, fluffy sweet potato and the focaccia bread. We got the uni extra on the side for the sweet potato too but I felt like it didn't really do much and could probably skip. The kanpachi crudo, crispy potato terrine and ribeye steak were pretty good too. Now on the misses: I was not impressed by both of the pork dishes - country pate and steamed pork belly bo-ssam. The country pate was very dry and the overall dish was kinda meh. The steamed pork belly dish lacked flavor. It comes with daikon kimchi on the side but still.. something was just missing from the dish. It tasted almost too clean and lacked depth. Or maybe I'm just used to having my pork belly bbq-ed . Finally, don't skip out on the dessert! I'm not usually a fan of the chiffon cake but the sweet potato chiffon cake is delicious. The black sesame cheesecake is to die for, and the chestnut ice cream is very unique! They have a pretty good cocktail selection too! Overall service was decent and while most of the food was good, the few misses were definite bummers. Prices are definitely on the higher side for the portions so be prepared to splurge. read more
Walked in on a Friday with a table for 2 close to opening time and were seated right away. The fluffy sweet potato too sweet and you lose the taste of the fish roe. The kanpachi crudo was good! I loved the toasted nori and the rice that came with it was well season! But for $32, easily one of the most pricey crudos I've paid for. The country pork pate was good and it was fun to try different pairings using the different ingredient in the plate. The gochu-twigim was just okay. It reminded me of this dimsum dish I order, just deep fried. Not worth the $$$. The steamed pork belly was pretty tender but lackluster. I should have asked for it charbroiled like others did to give it some texture. Happy it came with a mix of accompaniments. Overall, it was a decent dinner, but the prices just didn't add up for me. These are Michelin prices without the execution. Nothing was bad but nothing stood out either. read more
1 year ago
This is a modern fine dining restaurant with Korean and asian flavored inspired dishes. The interior is stunning and very intimate: great mood lighting, beautiful deep blue and green tiling and decor. Unfortunately, the most enjoyable part is the seating and space. I felt the flavors of this place were not all that unique, and the prices were all about $10 too expensive. The flavors and quality in my opinion did not warrant the price. Service - I felt like our particular server was a little bit stuffy and not all that welcoming. She did not make any friendly conversation with us, and I felt very judged for just having a fun time exploring the food. She also did not seem all that knowledgeable about the menu as we asked her about what entree to get and also to explain some foods. Gochu "Twigim" $22 - this was described to us as a jalapeno popper, it tastes more like a Chinese stuffed pepper with shrimp paste. It was very good but not a new flavor or an interesting dish. Crispy Brussels Sprouts $21 - These were probably the worst brussels sprouts I've had, there were not really crispy, more mushy and steamed. It was heavily sauced and the gochujang sauce was not my favorite. Sweet potato chiffon cheesecake $15 - Not a huge fan of this, it was not a very balanced dessert, the flavors leaned very heavily on the cream cheese taste and the sweet potato flavor. Not very sweet. Charbroiled pork belly bossam $36 - We asked for char broiled instead of steamed. It came with kimchi, napa cabbage, pickled apple, and endives. Every element of this dish was very good. It was fun to try all the different combinations and with all the toppings together in one bite. Comes with about 9 pieces of pork belly. Lychee De Leche Cocktail - very foamy and smooth. Great flavor, comes with a lychee garnish. Caviar $36 - the brioche was very good as was the caviar itself. I ended up eating the caviar piece by piece as it was really good but kind of disappeared in the bread and butter. Kanpachi Crudo $32 - this was one of my favorites. The fish had a subtle citrusy flavor and the nori was crispy and salty. I did notice some fish slices had more flavor than others, some were just plain. A little bit of inconsistency in the dish. Fluffy Sweet Potato $27 - this was a puree of sweet potato - potato that is sweet, maybe not sweet potato the vegetable. I wasn't a huge fan of the texture or the sweet flavor. Green Cauliflower $23 - this was a plate of very small cut up vegetables. Despite that the plating was not all that impressive and looked exactly that: a plate of cut up vegetables. The flavors itself was all very one noted: mostly sesame oil. Not impressed with this plate at all. Focaccia $9 - this came with three pieces of bread and a 1 year aged green plum butter. The butter was incredible, super whipped and smooth with a subtle sweetness. The bread itself was kind of standard. I wish it came with more pieces of bread. In general most of the food was good, but overall not worth the pricetag. read more
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19429 Stevens Creek Blvd
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What is the pairing beverage on tasting menu, is it alcoholic?
Yes it was wine and different varietals that paired perfectly with the food
Is there minimum number of people in the party to do the tasting menu?
Yes, entire table participation is required!
Within Resy, you can only select up to 7 guests. Do you take reservations for larger parties?
Yes for reservations 8+ please email james@barbonmot.com Thanks
Do you still offer tasting menu so that we can taste everything? It is our incoming anniversary celebration soon.
Hello! We offer family style tasting menu currently at $98/person. Hope to see you soon.
Is the tasting menu still available and for now much longer?? I didn't see it on your website. Thanks.
Our menu is designed to be a la carte but due to demand we have been offering the menu as a family style tasting!
Are there gluten-free food options? Can they accommodate someone with celiac disease?
With ample notice, we can accommodate and provide glutenfree options. Soy allergy is difficult to accommodate at this time however.
Any vegan options?
Hello! We have a few vegan options, but with ample notice, we will try to accomodate!
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