I'd been hearing Korean friends recommend Master Oh's for a while, so after they recently reopened with an updated menu, I finally decided to check it out. Honestly, it was a pleasant surprise. What makes this place stand out from most Korean restaurants is that you can enjoy so many classic Korean dishes in one meal--soy sauce marinated crab, fresh handmade cold noodles, stews, seafood hot pot, grilled intestines, stone pot bibimbap, and more--without having to visit multiple restaurants. Here are a few signature dishes we tried based on our server's recommendations: Bibim Naengmyeon (Handmade Spicy Cold Noodles) These noodles took a little longer to come out, and our server explained why--they don't start making the noodles until you place your order. The dough is pressed fresh in the kitchen before being served, giving the noodles a wonderfully chewy texture. Served with crushed ice, beef, cucumber, egg, and Korean pear, it was incredibly refreshing on a hot day. It's actually pretty rare to find restaurants in the Bay Area still making cold noodles fresh to order. Soy Sauce Marinated Crab I'd always heard that Korean soy sauce marinated crab is one of the country's most beloved seafood dishes and had seen it countless times in K-dramas, so I was excited to finally try it. The crab was well-marinated, with sweet, tender meat that was full of flavor, and even included quail eggs. If you love seafood, this is definitely worth ordering. Stone Bowl Bibimbap The stone bowl arrived still sizzling at the table. Mixed with beef, spinach, carrots, bean sprouts, fernbrake, and a sunny-side-up egg, every bite was delicious. My favorite part was the crispy golden rice that slowly formed at the bottom of the bowl. Gal Nak (Spicy Braised Beef Short Ribs with Octopus) (Mild Spice) This was perfect for sharing. The pot was filled with tender braised beef short ribs, octopus, tofu, rice cakes, enoki mushrooms, and vegetables. As everything simmered together, the rich broth soaked into every ingredient, making each bite even more flavorful. Every table receives a generous selection of Korean side dishes, including kimchi, japchae, fish cake, cucumber, pickled radish, seaweed, and more. Our server even came by to ask if we wanted free refills before we had to ask, which made the whole dining experience feel very welcoming. Besides the food, I also loved the atmosphere. Right at the entrance is a row of traditional Korean fermentation jars, and the restaurant is decorated with Korean-style ornaments throughout the space. The owner also stopped by to chat with guests and mentioned that he personally shops for fresh ingredients every morning to keep the food consistent in quality. The restaurant is conveniently located next to a Korean supermarket and has its own parking lot with plenty of parking spaces. read more

Master Oh's has a clean, sleek, spacious interior with Korean decor. There's a scent of Korean cooking wafting in from the kitchen to the dining room. SERVICE was friendly, helpful and attentive. Dishes are made to order. FOOD was fresh and delicious: 5/5 Grilled Mackerel - crispy, tender, that came w a Soybean Stew which was piping hot, savory w clams and tofu 5/5 Spicy Raw Crab w Roe - cold, gelatinous, soft crab, spicy-sweet gochugaru - a unique squeeze and slurp experience read more

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Food 4/5 We ordered the gamjatang and clam kalguksoo. For the price of $22, the gamjatang is a steal! It came with four pieces of pork and a lot of cabbage. They also put a generous amount of perilla seeds which makes the soup flavorful. It came with a bowl of white rice and a bowl of barley rice. The clam kalguksoo broth was light, but the gamjatang was so overpowering that I could barely taste the clam soup after. The kalguksoo noodle wasn't bouncy and chewy so I would not re-order. Service 3.5/5 Came on a Saturday around 3pm so it wasn't very busy, yet it was hard to flag down anyone to refill our banchan. Standards service here with the initial water and taking your orders. Ambiance 4/5 It is quite spacious but the lighting was quite dark in some areas. A typical standard Korean restaurant with no aesthetic decors. If you're there, you're there for the food. read more

Master Oh's - Clam kalguksoo - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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The galbi Jim is not worth the price of $80. Barely any meat, and all the meat was mostly fat. The sauce was too sweet and salty and I was sick of it in a few bites. I do not recommend getting this. The soy marinated crab was ok at best. I couldn't really taste the crab when I mixed it with the rice. I wouldn't get this either. The only good thing was the cold noodles. Nice with vinegar and would get again but I probably won't be visiting this place again. read more

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I recently saw Master Oh's on Yelp and wanted to go. Luckily, tonight, I got my opportunity as some coworkers and I had dinner here. The ambience is modern, clean, and nicely decorated. Two separate single-user men and women's restrooms. They take the space where Moo Bong Ri and later The Bapsang used to be. The parking is ok but could be challenging. The service was super friendly and attentive. A variety of different banchan. Beef Tartare (5/5) - served with a raw egg, julienned cucumbers and Korean pear. The portion size was huge. You could taste the light sesame oil and it was very tender. Pork Backbone Stew (4/5) - lightly spicy, and flavorful. You could really taste the hint of sesame oil and perilla leaves. This was my first time trying this stew. Grilled Beef Short Ribs (4/5) - grilled to perfection and seasoned well. Seafood Pancake (5/5) - served with a soy chili dipping sauce. The pancake was crispy, crunchy, and filled with seafood. It was really good. I'd come back. Support your local business. read more

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Came here for lunch on weekday. It's quite quiet. Their banchan (small dishes) is really amazing, they offer 8 different types, and all of them were delicious. We had Beef Short Rib Soup, it's flavorful soup with very tender and tasty meat. Highly recommended! Bibim Naengmyeon: cold noodle is perfect for hot summer day. We asked for the spicy sauce on the side, it's super refreshing. Korean Beef Pancake was quite disappointing. It was bland, oily, and the beef inside was kind of dry. They have a weekday lunch special (Monday-Thursday), good for a quick lunch. read more

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One of the few places in the area to serve soy marinated crab. I personally prefer the soy crab over spicy so I really wanted to try it here. We came on Tuesday 6pm and there were plenty of tables available but they filled up quickly after we sat down. The banchan came out soon after we ordered and the food didn't take too long to come either. Here's my take on the food: **Soy marinated crab: I was pleasantly surprised that there was roe in the crab! Very fresh. I wish the marinade was sweeter. Also enjoyed the fish roe rice bowl that came with it but I think I could've used a bit more rice since the crab was more savory. **Spicy marinated crab: Seemed to be a bigger portion than the soy crab but it was different type of crab. This marinade was too sweet imo. ** Bossam: Pretty standard and tasty but the large size wasn't very large. Service was so friendly and sweet. We did have to ask multiple times to get a refill on banchan and by the time it came out, we had finished our main dishes already. The parking lot here is usually tough to find a spot but maybe because we beat the dinner rush, there was plenty. read more

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My daughter wanted to try raw marinated crab for her 21st birthday. She found Master Oh's and they did not disappoint. All the food we ordered was delicious, down to the banchan. The food is made fresh and served hot. I especially liked the crust on the seafood pancake. It's different than what I'm used to, in a good way. The servers took excellent care of us. Checked on us frequently. Had no problems answering our questions and giving recommendations. I was told they get pretty busy on the weekends, but we were there in the middle of the week so it was fine. Most of the tables were taken up at some point in the night, though. It's a casual place to eat and drink while you eat like a normal Korean hang out. The crab wasn't something I was particularly interested in, but it exceeded my expectations. It came with seasoned rice which all went together nicely. The other grilled items we ordered were also delicious. So basically what I'm trying to say is, we had a good time with good food and we'd all come back again! read more

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Instagram reels kept telling me Master Oh's has the best soy marinated raw crab in the Bay Area, so me and my K-pop girlies had to investigate. It was actually the perfect group to test it. One of us had marinated crab in Boston and loved it, another tried it in Busan and wasn't a fan, and I was a complete first timer. We ordered the Soy Sauce Marinated Raw Crab, Beef Short Rib Soup, and the summer special Hwe Naengmyeon (Spicy Cold Raw Fish Mixed Noodle). The restaurant is spacious, and seeing that most of the customers were Korean definitely gave us high expectations. Service was friendly and our food came out in about 10-15 minutes. The raw crab came with a bowl of rice, quail egg, fish roe, roasted seaweed, seaweed salad, and pickled daikon. My friend mixed everything together for us like a pro. Soy marinade was well balanced, the crab had a soft, jelly-like texture and tasted really fresh, not gimmicky at all. My friend who didn't enjoy this dish in Korea actually ended up liking this version, and my other friend even said it was better than the one she had in Boston. As for me, I really enjoyed trying it for the first time. That said, it's definitely an acquired taste and probably not for everyone. If you're not ready to eat raw crab, I'd actually recommend trying the soy marinade with soft tofu or boiled eggs first because the sauce itself is delicious. The Beef Short Rib Soup came with tender meat, but the broth was just okay. Not bad, just not something I'd order again. The Hwe Naengmyeon, on the other hand, was really refreshing. It definitely had a spicy kick, the noodles were soft yet chewy, and the raw fish had such a unique texture that I honestly don't know how to describe it. Served cold with fresh veggies and half a boiled egg, it was perfect for a hot day. Also, banchan were delicious and free refill, our favorite was the Konjac noodle mayo salad and Gyeran Mari (Korean Egg Roll). Overall, I'm glad I finally got to try soy marinated raw crab, and I can definitely see myself ordering it again. Such a fun first experience, and I'll be back to explore more of the menu. read more

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Spicy Octopus, Trip, and Shrimp Stew - 6/10 The flavor on this one was insane -- so rich and there were so many toppings to choose from. I loved how warm the soup was. The only issue I had was that it was 75% tripe and less of the other toppings. I wish there was more of a balance since I did get flavor fatigue somewhat. Korean Beef Pancake - 7/10 The beef was super tender, I liked what I had but I was expecting more of a pancake (like the usual kimchi pancake, or seafood pancake that you would find at other places)rather than what I got. No complaints though but it was definitely not what I was expecting. Soy Sauce Marinated Crab - 10/10. The crab was so fresh and umami. They gave us gloves as well which was super useful and convenient. I also love how it came with a side of rice and seaweed which was AWESOME. This was my first time trying raw crab and it was great. read more

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As a non-Korean, I thought Master Oh's is a very solid place for authentic Korean cuisine. It checks all the boxes for flavors, visual presentation and reminds me of a solid meal in Korea. The parking situation for this plaza however is a bit challenging. There is an entire lot reserved for restaurants next door and the plaza that it's in is packed to the brim. Definitely come early or risk circling the lot. Outside of the parking, the space inside is accommodating. There is lots of room for large parties. I will say service was a little scattered brained when we ate here though. They forgot one of our orders and we had to flag them down, a few times to get it to us. To add onto this we were the first two parties here so it maybe was just the staff warming up. As for the food, they gave us amazing amounts of banchan and their portions are generous. You could ask for more banchan if you enjoyed something but with all the food we had we didn't need more. My personal favorite dish was the marinated crab. We got the soy sauce one and it was a joy to eat. The meat was soft, juicy, and squeezed right out of the shell. Highly recommend trying this. One final note however, Master Oh's is a bit on the expensive end for something I felt like should be a standard meal. It wasn't a problem for us but it maybe something to consider if you're looking to dine on a budget. Overall would come back. read more

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This was my second time dining here. It's a pretty popular spot, attracting not only Koreans but a diverse Asian crowd. I was able to get inside and seated quickly. The staff were efficient, though not particularly warm. We ordered the seafood pancake and the barley rice set menu, which comes with fish and bean paste stew. The presentation was clean and colorful. While the basic side dishes were good, the barley rice with vegetables was very basic. The fish was just okay, and the bean paste stew was a bit disappointing, it lacked flavor. Note: Just my personal preference, I didn't love the shredded rice paper sprinkles on top of the pancake. While it was likely added for a crunchy texture, it unfortunately wasn't crispy. By the end of our meal, the place had gotten crowded, and I noticed many people ordering the marinated raw seafood. Maybe I should try the marinated raw crab on my next visit. Overall, it was an okay experience, the food and service were both just average. read more

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We had reservations with a large party, so there was a semi-private room section behind sliding doors. It was a little cramped in there with 3 separate parties and not much space between each table, but it wasn't really a problem. The servers were very friendly. I tried the kalgooksu and the chicken spicy soup. They were both very tasty. read more

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Master Oh's is one of the most authentic Korean restaurants I've found in the Bay Area. The menu goes well beyond the usual BBQ spots and features dishes that are surprisingly hard to find locally. The banchan were excellent--so good that I was hoping for refills before the main dishes arrived. The beef tartare wasn't my favorite. It looked more like raw ground beef than the yukhoe I'm used to, and I probably wouldn't order it again. The highlight was definitely the soy sauce marinated crab. The crab meat was incredibly sweet, rich, and silky. Paired with the cod roe rice, it was one of those dishes that makes the whole table stop talking for a minute. The seafood pancake was also fantastic--crispy, packed with seafood, and perfect for sharing. I'll definitely be back. Mostly for the crab. read more

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My first time here at Master Oh's. My husband and sister joined me for dinner. We were seated right away. We ordered: Soy sauce marinated crabs (comes with one dish roe rice bowl per order) Barley rice set menu Kimchi stew Dried yellow Crocker Tteokbokki I enjoyed the food overall. My only comment is that the yellow crocker is so small compared to other places I've been to. Other than that, this restaurant is pretty big and I can imagine it being busy. Staffs are nice and informed us on how to eat certain dishes. I'd love to come back again to try other dishes. Parking was easy to find. read more

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My friends and I arrived at 5pm at the opening of dinner on a Thursday and already there were a few tables occupied. We were seated and given the menus. A water carafe was brought out right after for us. The restaurant is pretty big, airy and clean. There were tables and booths to be seated at and the tables can easily be arranged to accomodate a large group. We ordered the following for 3 people: 1. Seafood pancake: Different batter than other Korean restaurant. Nice crisp and lots of seafood. Accompanied by a soy sauce but I did not dip it as I like to taste the seafood and not overwhelm my taste buds with sauces on the pancakes. 2. Mul naengmyeon (cold noodles): my first try at this and I enjoyed it. Different from what I am used for noodle soup to but its's very good. Savory but light. Lots of noodles were given and not enough protein. I like the slushy icy broth texture. I think it may be the broth itself frozen as by the time we finish eating, it still maintained a savory broth and not water down. Three people shared this and we couldn't finish the noodles itself. 3. Soy sauce marinade crab: This was a pricy dish for 1 crab accompanied by a fancy dish of rice with some fresh and dried seaweed, tobiko and thinly sliced pickled radish. Well prepared as I did not taste or smell the ocean. Flavorful and good though I prefer eating the spicy marinade crab better as I love spices. We did not try the spicy crab here as a friend do not eat spicy. The dishes were all big. We finished the marinade crab but still had some cold noodles and pancake left to go. Services was average as we had ordered a coke and it came out when we asked for it after the food had all come out. Our water carafe was out and we didn't get a refill since we were finish with our food. When we asked for a spicy sauce to add into the cold noodles it was brought out promptly. You'll have to either eat lightly through the day or skip lunch before coming here for dinner as I think the portions are pretty large. Also, be prepare to pay a high bill as for 3 people including a bottle of soju, 1 soda and 15% tip our bill was a a couple dollars shy of $150. read more

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I came here with a friend after a workday and it was not too busy. We were seated immediately, and we ordered three things to share. We ordered marinated crab with the tobiko sushi rice and pork rib soup. All the BonChon were so delicious and the food came out relatively quick between the two of us. We finished everything no crumbs were left, but I left extremely satisfied the broth of the pork bone rib soup was very rich, perfectly seasoned, and the crab was also very delicious. I almost prefer it with white rice instead of the seasoned rice, but that's my personal preference. I would love to come back this plaza honestly has so many different amazing restaurants that so parking can be a little hard to find. read more

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When I first tried Master's Oh when it opened I thought it was the most decent Korean food restaurant in the South Bay area. I recently came back, and the quality got so bad. If you are Korean, I would not recommend this place. I came here for dinner and left so disappointed. I think either the chef changed or something changed but all their food seemed to be so salty, highly seasoned and just catered towards non-Koreans who seem to like taste of MSG and salty food. No wonder there was absolutely no Koreans eating here when I visited the place, it was all foreigners. I got the bossam, but it was heavily seasoned and was not good. The kalgookso was also so salty that we barely ate it. Even all the banchans were salty and nothing was good. Maybe I may try here again to try their grilled intestine combo, but honestly the Korean food was terrible. I don't recommend this place at all. read more

As a Korean American while visiting NorCal, I was excited to try Korean food up here. Major disappointment. Extremely overpriced and o-k service. As others have written, side dishes came out when our main entrees came out. Ok fine. The raw marinated crab was literally sugar paste. Holy moly I have never experienced something like this before. Some non-Korean in the back poured sugar like they're making sweet tea into this. So not enjoyable. It wasn't even spicy!! JUST SWEET. We also ordered a galbi-tang and we had to inform the server that it was spoiled. It was extremely sour. I know sour soups exist but this is NOT supposed to be a sour soup. Bring back real chefs cause Master Oh is not in this house; it's Student Oh. Stop adding cups of sugar into everything. So overpriced for everything for what we got. read more

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My party of 4 came in around 5:30pm on a Saturday, and we were seated within 5 minutes. Recommend coming before 6pm on a weekend as the line got quite long once we finished. We ordered two big dishes: $140 set of assorted raw seafood and the Nakgomesae stew (size L) for $80. The total bill came out to be $280 w/ tax and tip. Ok, to talk about the taste. The stew was okay, nothing special, although I do want to point out the intestines were gamey and that ruined the dish. The raw seafood platter was too salty. Shrimp was not the best, the crabs were okay, and the abalone was mid too... not worth the price tag, we've had better raw marinated crab in the area for a much better price. Overall, would not come back. The food did not taste good and the price was out of the roof. read more

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If you're looking for a solid new Korean spot in Santa Clara, this place is definitely worth checking out. It gets pretty busy, but it does not disappoint! read more

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My cousins and I loved this Master Oh's! Food was high quality, tons of banchan, and generous service. Taste: We loved everything! I especially loved the spring cabbage banchan and the pork stew. Service: The best. They were quick and generous. Plaza: Very easy parking read more

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Came here two times in a roll. First time we shared the platter with the kids. It wasn't what I had in mind, raw all the way . I ended up fine. Second time we ordered the steamed seafood basked in spicy soy. Shared a seafood noodle dish. It was a huge portion. It gets so busy there that they are well organized, gets you in and out. After entering the restaurant, the right side of you is more like a booth type of seating. How much I adore their decor. First impressions when you walk into an establishment says a lot about the owners. As customers it feels inviting and cozy. read more

Master Oh's - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

They accept Tap to pay/Apple Pay. When we sat down, my partner and I both realized that we forgot our wallets! But luckily Master Oh's accepts Apple Pay! Phew! We ordered the Spicy Raw Marinated Crab, Beef Tartare and Stone Bibimbap with Spicy Pork. The Spicy Raw Marinated Crab comes with a rice bowl topped with fish roe! The crab itself which was really creamy. The spice level is pretty mild (and I'm bad with spice) so it was a great level of spice for me. The beef tartare was really fresh. The egg yolk was creamy and tied the whole dish together. I did get a bit overwhelmed with how "rich" tasting the tartare was after my 5th bite but it was still good nonetheless. The stone bibimbap came out piping hot. The stone was hot enough to make the rice crispy! The portion was massive but the bibimbap was so good that my partner finished his serving. If it were me, it definitely would've taken me two meals to get through. read more

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My girl friend and I went Master Oh and honestly it didn't live up to my expectations, especially considering how many Korean diners were there. The bossam was disappointing. The meat looked kind of sad (very thin) and didn't taste great (kinda dry), and there weren't any fresh vegetables to balance it out. The marinated crab was probably the highlight, flavorful but still not the best I've had. It also took quite a bit of effort to crack and dig out the meat. Then we mixed the crab meat with rice. The tteokbokki ramen was very basic and nothing memorable. But it's good to have. Overall, the experience was pretty meh. If I come back, it would only be for the crab, but there are definitely better Korean spots out there :( read more

Master Oh's - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Great value. Portion size is huge! It'd be a great spot to come with friends so that you can share the food. I ordered their barley rice combo, and opted for the raw crab and kimchi stew option. It was my first time trying raw crab, so I don't really have a baseline for comparison. I will say that I liked the saucing they did for the crab and the fact that that gave me two pairs of gloves for this. It was also my first time having barley rice and I loveeeeeed it. I saved the sauce from the raw crab and poured it in. It was amazing. I do have general bias for barley item though. As for the kimchi stew. I did not like it at all. The broth was way too sour for my liking, and the kimchi slices they kept in the stew were giant/thick stem portion. Side note, I did not like how they marinated their kimchi for the banchan either, so maybe I just didn't like their kimchi in general. Their other banchans were very good though. We asked for seconds on half of them. read more

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Really delicious Korean food! I'm usually not too big a fan of raw marinated crab since a lot of places usually overpower the crab itself with the seasoning, but the spicy raw marinated crab here is amazing. You get the seasoning flavours, but still the flavours of the raw crab, and the texture is very creamy. If you don't want to commit to having too much crab, then the barley rice set menu is amazing - the barley rice portion is generous, and the ability to get a smaller raw marinated crab with some kimchi stew is great. The variety of vegetables with the barley rice were nicely done too. The beef short rib soup is a must get - the broth is rich, and the meat really delicious. They add a bit of vermicelli, but it's not enough for a single meal. Nonetheless it tastes great. Service is great, and the banchan delicious as well! Highly recommend read more

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My fiancée and I noticed this restaurant was fairly new on Yelp, but we remembered passing by it since it's literally next door to Giwa. We decided to see if it was a hidden gem. Unfortunately, this one should've stayed hidden. Soy Sauce Marinated Crab: I wouldn't order this again. I've had soy sauce marinated crab in Korea before, so I had something to compare it to, and this just didn't come close. It mostly tasted salty with a hint of soy sauce. I kept waiting for that balanced, slightly sweet finish that makes this dish so addictive, but it never came. The crab itself also had very little meat. It felt like I spent more time picking through shell and innards than actually eating crab. Barley Rice Set (Kimchi Stew + Grilled Mackerel): My fiancée ordered this set. It was our first time trying this traditional Korean set meal, so maybe this is the intended style. But to us, it felt pretty plain. It reminded us of bibimbap with barley rice--except nothing was mixed together. The grilled mackerel was dry and lacked that smoky, grilled flavor you'd expect. The kimchi stew was decent. The kimchi and spice level was there, but nothing to rave about. This Korean restaurant was a swing and a miss. If you're specifically looking for soy sauce marinated crab, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. This was not it. read more

Master Oh's - Barley rice set with kimchi stew and grilled mackerel (mackerel not pictured) - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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One of my colleagues recommended this place to me, and I'm glad I finally checked it out! I really liked the atmosphere and overall layout of the restaurant. I also noticed they have a semi-private dining area, which would be great for larger groups or special occasions. Staff were attentive and super nice. I really enjoyed the variety of their banchan - all so flavorful! I ordered the kimchi stew and bossam, and both hit the spot. The kimchi stew was spicy and tangy, and the bossam was super tender. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025 Time: 12:45pm Party of: 2 Meal: Lunch *Tteokbokki ($19) *Beef Tartare ($29) *Barley Rice Set Menu ($33) - Kimchi Stew, Pork Bulgogi *Soy Sauce Marinated Crab ($45) I was meeting up with a girlfriend. She adores Korean food and I was craving ganjang-gejang, so we decided to come here. I arrived first and was seated right away. They gave us part of an 8 top in the center of the dining room, so it ended up being a communal table of sorts. They are individual booths along the walls that seat parties of 2-4. The crab definitely fulfilled my craving. And I was glad they sell them individually since my gf isn't really into raw seafood. I had the whole crab more or less to myself. The other dish I got was the beef tartare. A good portion. The asian pear and egg yolk complemented it well. Tho I typically like it with a bit of black pepper and sesame oil. Rice cakes aren't really my thing, but I enjoyed the fish cakes in it. The pork was a nice set. Since my gf only wanted the pork more or less, I took all her bibimbap type sides and added them to my rice. Glad I discovered this spot. Not may people do soy sauce marinated crab. REVIEW #3937 read more

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This used to be Bapsang. I was bummed to hear Bapsang closed its doors, I thoroughly enjoyed the food there. My friend told me about about Master Oh's. I'm not sure if Bapasng was sold or simply rebranded. Almost everything is the same inside; the decor, the setting, and looks like come of the staff members from Bapsang stayed on as well. Master Oh's still pulling a good amount of Korean OG's...always a good sign. We did discover some additional parking in the rear, especially since the parking lot was full this evening. Service was brilliant! more on that later... #Mukbang: ~ Banchan (반찬) - 4/5 A good assortment of Banchan. We thoroughly enjoyed almost all the side dishs, very tasty. I think there was one dish we were not familiar with. ~ (Gamja-Tang) Pork Backbone Stew (감자탕) - 4.5/5 Not so sure I'd call this a stew, it's more like a hearty soup to me...but what would I know. I is not Korean. I'm not all that familiar with Pork Stew, I usually get the Beef stew at Korean restaurants. This was something different, but brilliant nonetheless. Tender pieces of pork backbone simmered in a rich, spicy broth with veggies. ~ Combination Grilled Beef Intestines (오듬곱창) - 4.5/5 I think this might be their specialty. From what we were told, this was one of the most popular dishes here. Different cuts of Intestines, (which I didn't know about) served with veggies on a Cast iron BBQ pan. Its a good amount, very filling. I'm not sure if the owner on the manager that was helping us, but he basically cooked our food for us! Which was extremely helpful since we didn't know what we were doing...lol. A very pleasant gent that was friendly and gave us lots of good information. He did mention even in Korea this dish is a bit of a rarity, as they don't use different cuts of intestines. The rest of the staff was very helpful as well. We were checked on regularly without the overbearing feeling and our Banchan was refilled regularly as well. We were definitely taken care of and never felt rushed or neglected. Now I'll need to return with a bigger group so I can try more dishes. The portions are large and are meant to be shared. 건배! read more

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Overall it feels overpriced for what you get. We came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and they were able to seat us. There were some items that were $70-$100!!! The intestines were literally so expensive. I thought these were off shoot items and parts no one really wanted? We didn't get them, but thought the pricing was interesting. We tried the soy marinated crab which comes with rice and roe ($45, which was $5 more than the spicy crab lol) and the bossam which was $40. The soy marinated crab was delicious but it only came with one tiny little crab. For that price I would have liked to see two lol The bossam was ok. It didn't come with the large pieces of kimchi that I am used to. It came with a measly 3 pieces of radish to roll your pork slice in, we had to ask for more and they only gave us 3 more. Why so little when there's more pork to roll? The pork was also not super tender compared to the other ones I've had at other places, a bit on the chewier and tougher side but overall not the worst. The lady came by and asked if we wanted more banchan but she did it when we only had one piece of pork left lol.... It would have been nice to have asked when we still had food left to eat. Be forewarned, parking sucks on a weekend. It shares a strip mall with other popular asian eateries. You might have to street park. read more

4.5 STARS Silky smooth and gelatinous with a rich, creamy head and explosive umami. OHHHH YAS! Master Oh's does Gejang, Korean raw crab right. While yangnyeom gejang, spicy raw crab is easily found in the South Bay, only a handful of restos in the entire bay offer ganjang gejang, soy-marinated raw crab. And, only two restos (that I can find) serve female crabs with the roe; Master Oh's is one of them. Master Oh's offers takeout, delivery, and indoor dining. They don't get as much love as GIWA next door so rezzies aren't really needed unless you're coming with a large group. M E N U Traditional Korean Cuisine with a fairly extensive menu: Marinated raw seafood, jeongal (hot pot), kalguksu (knife cut noodles), jjigae (stew), BBQ (cooked in the kitchen), barley rice sets, grilled fish, and more. $15.99 Weekday Lunch Specials, 11 am - 2 pm: Soups, stews, and bossam (boiled pork belly) w/ rice and banchan. Smaller portion than all day menu. Beer and soju available. F O O D * Complimentary Banchan - Fresh cabbage kimchi: Crisp with great savory heat - Bok choy kimchi: Same as above; really enjoyed this since you rarely see this offered as a banchan. - Wakame: Least fav, the kelp was kinda slimy - Fish cake: Overly salty - Japchae: Fresh and warm with a nice bouncy chew but too salty - Stir-fried zucchini: Standard - Kelp noodle salad: Like a crunchy mac salad * Ganjang Gejang: Soy Marinated Raw Crab w/ roe rice ($45): https://tinyurl.com/tj4t2edu Put those gloves on and GET DOWN! Mix the rice (fish roe, seaweed salad, radish, and nori) and squeeze the raw crab meat with roe into the rice bowl and enjoy. Like an explosion of rich, creamy umami, the soft, jelly-like raw crab was bomb with the rice. The soy marinade was flavorful but not a salt bomb like grocery store gegang. And, I love the marinated crispy raw onion and quail egg. Putting the rice into the crab shell and mixing it with the tomalley was the best part...like creamy, briny uni. Additional bowl of roe rice is $10. To nitpick, it's kinda pricey for one blue crab and I wish they provided roasted seaweed sheets to make wraps. * Gamjatang: Pork Bone Soup ($22): https://tinyurl.com/44vnsvtw A mildly spicy, hearty pork bone soup chockfull of spiny pork back bones and tender potatoes showered with fresh perilla leaves and perilla seed powder. The bones are full of meltingly soft meat with the earthy, nutty perilla cutting through the richness. Delicious and deeply satisfying. It's what they're known for...GET IT! Includes a bowl of rice to make gukbap, you know "brothy rice". Influencers need to stop colonizing and gentrifying ethnic food like it's their own invention. S E R V I C E Warm, welcoming, and very attentive staff. Servers offered banchan refills, new gloves, plates, and even helped packed up the leftovers. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Casual and spacious with a modern, sophisticated touch with the white flower pendant lighting. There's one private dining room. Overall, this resto has rebranded so many times but I think they've finally got it right. The food and service at Master Oh's is on point. Hope they consider adding seongge aka uni to the menu! read more

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Had a wonderful dining experience here! The raw soy-marinated crab was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. We also ordered the grilled short ribs, which were tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The seafood pancake was packed with seafood, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Everything tasted authentic, and the quality of the ingredients really stood out. The service was also friendly! read more

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My informal Beli rating was a 9.7 but I'll be honest, my overall dining experience was just ok. Food: 4.4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 2/5 (weekend dinner) Barley Rice Set w/ Soybean Paste Stew & Grilled Mackerel (5/5) - highly recommend if you like bibimbap and want to try something similar but a little more earthy; soybean paste stew was nicely seasoned and refreshing to eat with the rice and grilled fish Bibim Naengmyun (5/5) - noodles are made with a machine in the back when you order (so be aware of a wait); bibim sauce was immaculate and SO refreshing for summer; highlight was the addition of meat and yeolmu-kimchi Angus beef short ribs + spicy octupus stew (3/5) - extremely underwhelming visuals compared to the picture on the menu; broth was not very spicy but the flavors seeped deeply into the beef and tofu; short ribs were of course succulent but had unbalanced ratio to octupus as well as vegetables; felt like a jjim with extra water poured into it, imo not worth the price Soy Sauce Marinated Crab (3/5) - would've given it a 5/5 if there was seasame oil and less expensive; that umami flavor from the crab was missing and disappointingly a little ocean-y (maybe because it's summer); comes with fish roe rice that you can mix with gloves and taste was alright, didn't elevate the crab Side dishes (4.5/5) - free and unlimited refill banchan; comes with japchae if you like that; kimchi assortment was good The restaurant isn't that big inside and when crowded, it can get very noisy. Downside of our experience was being seating at a small table for our family and after ordering, not being warned about how large the dishes would be. We had to keep making space for our food on the table before the next was served and our dishes ended up piling up at one point. Also, I would advise having a reservation for dinners since they seem to prioritize that over walk-ins. There was a table of 2 next to us seated at a large table who did not order and were waiting for the rest of their party for 50 minutes while 2 parties were waiting by the door for an open table. read more

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I was able to call in a reservation on a Friday night for a party of six for Saturday morning, which was easy and convenient--but in the end, it wasn't really necessary since there were plenty of open tables when we arrived. The dining room felt relaxed and unhurried, which made it a comfortable spot for a larger group meal. We ordered 감자탕 (pork back-bone potato stew), 아귀찜 (spicy braised monkfish), and 떡볶이 (tteokbokki), and every dish came out in very generous portions. 감자탕 and 아귀찜 are dishes I don't often see on Korean menus in the Bay Area, so I was pleasantly surprised not only to find them here but also to have them taste genuinely good and well-balanced. The tteokbokki rounded everything out nicely and made the table spread feel even more abundant. The service here is phenomenal: staff checked in on us frequently, refilling side dishes and making sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling intrusive. While the food is on the pricier side, the combination of portion size, quality, and flavor makes it feel worth the splurge. The only downside is parking--since the restaurant is in a small plaza next to a bakery and another restaurant, be prepared to circle the neighborhood a bit or street park if the lot is full. read more

Master Oh's - 감자탕 - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

It seems like this place has been remodeled, or a new business came in? I think it used to be Bapsang? Regardless, the interior looks the same, if not identical. It was nice to return. Our party of three shared: Barley rice set (with kimchi stew and spicy raw marinated crab) and soy marinated crabs. The dishes came with complimentary banchan, which all were so yummy. I love the variety in kimchi banchan, and the japchae was perfectly seasoned. I enjoyed that the most. My friends were craving raw marinated crabs, therefore our choice of dishes. It definitely satisfied the cravings, the sauce for the spicy raw marinated crab was delicious - we used it to add to our rice. However, I'm not sure if it aligns well with the pricing. The dishes themselves are quite expensive (from $35-$45, depending), with only a few crab legs. I can make more with a lower priced option from the market. The total (without gratuity) came out to be around $85. Out of everything we had though, I do think the barley rice tea set was the most worth it - you get rice, vegetables, choice of soup and entree. I would recommend doing this option for maybe a pair/duo. I would recommend passing on the raw marinated crabs, I think you can find a better quantity option somewhere else for the price. Service was really friendly and nice. Servers continued to check in on us and asked if we wanted more banchan. I hope to return, but maybe try out some of their other dishes. read more

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We ordered the assorted marinated seafood platter thinking it was for 2 people. It can definitely feed 4 people since it had four of each piece of seafood. I especially loved the jumbo shrimp and the marinated crab was quite meaty as well. Sooo filling and we wish we could've tried other dishes. read more

Master Oh's - Marinated Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The barley rice combo was good especially the rice as it add texture to it. I came here during lunch on Tuesday and it was empty as they had a special lunch certain items under $20. I believe everything is overpriced here especially the portion side. We order the barely rice combo with a fried flounder fish but it super small portion for one person not shareable at all. Once you mixed in all the banchan with the rice, it was good! The banchan was okay nothing special and not a lot of variety at all. We also order the special lunch items spicy beef soup and it was okay. They have limited parking spaces since it is in a small plaza with other 2 Koreans next door that is also popular too. read more

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Came here at the recommendation of a friend. As expected with most Korean places they served Banchans but not as many as other places I've been. Service was great, very attentive and followed up with us consistently. The location was not too busy but must have been a bit slower as we came on a Monday for dinner. Ordered the a clam noodle soup. It was light yet full of flavor and delicious. I felt healthy yet still filled. Lots of clams in there and some potatoes. Also tried their Tteok bokki which was delicious. Little bit of spice but not the unbearable type. Authentic flavors from everything I tried there, according to a Korean friend who was dining with us. As usual most Korean places are more expensive than your usual American places but quality and flavor are worth the price. Hoping to try some Korean bbq next time. Parking is a bit tight in the front but there is additional parking on the back. read more

Master Oh's - Clam noodle soup, they ran out of their thicker noodles - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California