Asked for the best dish and I got raw crab. Wow. It was unexpectedly delicious. It was simple but satisfied the palate and my tummy. Come with a big appetite because there's a lot yummy dishes to consume. read more

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

Came here to celebrate weekend and it's definitely a "treat yourself" kind of Korean restaurant. The menu has both classic Korean dishes and some harder-to-find options in the Bay Area, like soy-marinated raw crab and specialty rice sets. The Pearl Barley Rice Set was very filling and great value. Comes with barley rice, 8 kinds of veggies, kimchi tofu stew, and a choice of protein--we picked the bulgogi, which was savory and perfect with rice. The Soy-Marinated Raw Crab Set really stood out. You get a whole crab and a bowl of rice with fish roe and kimchi. The staff shows you how to mix everything together, and the crab meat and roe are rich, sweet, and super satisfying. We also tried the Gal Nak hot pot with beef ribs and a whole octopus. Lots of tofu, veggies, rice cakes, and udon--flavor gets better as it cooks, and the noodles at the end were a highlight. The Beef Bibimbap came out sizzling hot with a nice crispy rice layer at the bottom. Well-balanced toppings and generous beef. Overall, Master Oh feels very authentic, with solid portions and consistently fresh ingredients. Great for group meals or when you want a memorable Korean dining experience. Plus, it's right next to a Korean market, which is a fun bonus after eating. read more

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Traditional Korean fare without the frills. Our group ordered a number of dishes during this lunch outing, despite the fact that there's a weekday lunch specials. The food and service did not disappoint. The side dishes were constantly refilled. The first time we ever tried bibimbap served up hot. Love the crispy rice on the bottom. We will come back if in the area. read more

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This is my second visit. My first visit was last March, and the service and food were decent. However, on this visit, both the food and service were not as good as before. The dishes I had this time were soy sauce marinated crab (ganjang gejang), spicy beef soup (yukgaejang), and spicy seafood stew (haemul jjim). I would rate the food about 2.5 stars and the service about 2 stars. read more

An overall average experience. The food tastes good and hits the spot if you are craving traditional seafood dishes in Santa Clara, but nothing about the service or atmosphere really stood out. read more

marinated short ribs were very tender and had a great sweet soy flavor. The side dishes were generous and the service was very fast.

this place has authentic korean food. saw a lot of people around me getting the marinated crab and fish but we tried the bossom and bibimbap. very nice and wide range of banchan. my fav are the fish cakes and spicy cucumbers. the bossom had such tender pork and paired so well with the cabbage and pickled radish. my favorite dish of the night. the bibimbap was good. can never go wrong with bibimbap, nothing too special about it tho. overall very delicious. waited about 5 min to be seated for two people on a saturday night. lots of seating inside. parking was limited tho read more

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

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I was worried because there were only a few reviews and highly rated. But, TRUST ME it's bomb! I didn't realize it was their soft opening until after the meal. We were seated immediately, servers were quick and attentive, and food came out quickly. Each of the banchan were so flavorful and delicious! The raw marinated crab was full of roe, seasoned well and crab meat was so firm & tender. The spicy marinated crab was also yummy but it wasn't too spicy. The hand pulled noodle with clams was so home-y delightful and a good contrast to the raw items. We couldn't finish everything and they togo sealed our left overs. read more

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The pork bone soup is so good! I missed this dish after moving to the Bay Area and have not found a restaurant that does it well until a friend took me here! So amazing read more

We ordered a wide range of dishes and every one was impressive. The Spicy Assorted Seafood Soup was rich and deeply flavorful with generous seafood. The Soy-Marinated Crab with Roe Rice was fresh, well-balanced, and incredibly satisfying. The Barley Rice Set came with grilled meat/fish, soup, and banchan -- hearty and comforting. We also loved the Clam Soup Noodles, Hot Stone Bibimbap, and the Seolleongtang, which had a clean, nourishing broth. Highly recommend if you're looking for elevated Korean food done right. read more

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New Korean restaurant in the Santa Clara/Sunnyvsle area! We tried the raw marinated crab, soft tofu soup, doenjang jigae, and the seafood pancake. The crab was very good and I was especially impressed by the banchan (personally think one of the better restaurant kimchis in the area). The other dishes were decent and pretty similar in quality to neighboring restaurants. The service was very prompt and everyone was so polite. I would be excited to go back and try more dishes read more

Finally found this gem in NorCal! Now I don't need to contemplate driving to LA just for the weekend to get Korean Marinated crab! The marinated seafood was fresh and soooo tasty! The combo platter also comes with 2 bowls of rice with caviar and seaweed to mix the seafood into. A little bit more pricey than LA, but at least I'm not driving that far and needing a hotel lol read more

Master Oh's - Marinated seafood platter. Pork bone soup and beef bibimbap. - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

DELICIOUS CLAM NOODLES is the best soul food at the end of a working day. The servers were friendly and kept refilling my side dishes. Every time I go there, I feel as if I am having a meal at my relatives. The kimchi clam noodles are also delicious, but the kimchi overwhelms the clams a bit. I prefer the original clam noodles. Please try both!! read more

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

Amazing Korean spot in Santa Clara! Tried Master Oh after hearing it just reopened -- so worth it. The expanded menu has many unique dishes you don't often find: soy-marinated crab, spicy octopus, beef intestine stew, roe soup, and more. The soy crab steals the show -- fresh, flavorful, and full of roe, even better than what I had in LA. They serve about 10 types of banchan and happily refill them the whole time. read more

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This place has amazing raw marinated crab! We got the seafood platter that came with soy marinated crab, spicy marinated crab, marinated shrimp, abalone, and fish roe bibimbap! The service was good and staff brought out food fast. Unlimited banchan and crab was so fresh and flavorful! Will be back read more

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

Walked in around 6:30 on a Friday night and there were still some open tables. Ganjang gejang was pretty good but was slightly fishy. read more

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

First time at Master Oh and I honestly didn't expect it to be this good. The soy sauce crab came with a separate bowl of rice, and our server showed us how to squeeze the crab meat and sauce into the rice and mix it. Sweet, savory and so addictive that I couldn't stop eating. The spicy assorted steamed seafood was another surprise. It came with a whole octopus, abalone and pollock roe, which you almost never see in most restaurants. Everything tasted super fresh and reminded me of what I had in Busan. The braised beef short ribs were fall off the bone tender and full of flavor. Service was friendly and attentive, and the whole place felt cozy and welcoming. read more

I ordered spicy chicken soup and bibimbap to go since I am visiting here from southern cal. I am from LA area where they are known to have good Korean food, but this place is legit! The bibimbap portion was huge with many different freshly made veggie toppings that were all delicious and the chicken soup was spicy yet very comforting. The price was also reasonable for what it is. Great food and I would visit the place again when I come back next week! Sorry I couldn't post pictures since I already finished all the food read more

We loved the Pork Spine Potato Stew -- huge portion, tender meat, flavorful broth. The soy-marinated crab was super fresh with lots of roe And the Bossam + short ribs were also delicious. Friendly service, plenty of parking, and a cozy Korean vibe. Definitely coming back! read more

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Raw marinated crab was so good that I overate. Was told a new Korean place opened up next to the bakery I like to stop by. Dropped by for dinner Thursday night ~6pm. Aside from two other tables and a large party in the separate dining room, we got seated fairly quickly. What we got: - Soy Sauce Raw Marinated Crab with Fish Roe Rice Bowl ~ This was SO good! Rare to find a place that serves soy sauce-marinated crab up here. The crab was full of roe. Mixing the roe with the rice and some of the soy marinade was DELICIOUS. The bowl of rice (and the crab) was scraped clean before the other dishes were even touched. - Bossam ~ the pork was really good; not too fatty and nicely layered between fat and meat. The pairing sauces were slightly spicy (what I believe is) ssamjang and a fish-based sauce that a lot of umami. Raw garlic and jalapenos are also included in this dish. The white kimchi was a nice refreshing balance to the dish. - Clam Soup Noodle (kalguksu) ~ This dish was on the saltier side, but none-the-less full of flavor. The noodles were homemade as the sizing was uneven. We got skinny and fatter noodles in our bowl, all of which cooked differently due to different sizing and thickness. We ultimately took this dish to-go and reheated it on the stove with more water to even out the salt. All in all, this place was good for the soft opening. I recommend the soy-marinated crabs. We ate it by squeezing all the crab roe from the crab piece into the rice, eating the remaining marinated meat, and then scraping the top shell for roe into the rice to mix. Gloves provided. While eating, we saw other tables getting jeongol in large pots. Will probably return for that (but in a larger party). read more

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Two years ago, I tried the grilled beef intestines here and absolutely loved them. After moving, I hadn't been back--until last week, when a Korean friend recommended their soy sauce marinated crab. I also heard their Korean soups and meat stews are very authentic, so I try it today. I highly recommend the soy source marinated crab! With raw seafood, freshness is key, and this definitely didn't disappoint. I also really enjoyed their fish roe soup--it's super fresh and sweet, and my husband and I finished the entire bowl together. The pork stew is also delicious, with generous portions that pleasantly surprised me. Another standout was the spicy rice cake--the sauce is perfectly balanced and tastes very different from other places. A nice bonus: they offer a 15% discount from Monday to Thursday--too bad today was Friday! Overall, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. They have a wide variety of dishes, and the raw marinated options are unique--you won't find them elsewhere. Ingredients are fresh, service is good, and prices are moderate. In terms of taste and quality, I'd give it a 9/10. This is definitely a place I'll return to. read more

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Finally got around to trying out the newly opened Master Oh, right over in Koreatown, drawn by their Korean-style raw marinated dishes. The Korean raw marinated dishes come as a set meal, always served with assorted side dishes and a big bowl of bibimbap. We ordered the raw marinated seafood platter, which came with two bowls of bibimbap. If you're with a group, the seafood platter is more cost-effective because ordering a single crab costs 40, and the platter includes two crabs. The shrimp in sauce is especially delicious--crispy with a fresh sweetness. The abalone isn't as strongly flavored but has a good chew. The crab in sauce is loaded with roe and quite fresh and sweet as well; this type of flower crab isn't available here, and I heard it's imported from Korea. The raw marinade itself has that sweet and savory taste--eating it alone might be a bit salty, but it works perfectly when mixed with rice. I have to say, their basket of side dishes is fantastic, with fresh, crispy napa cabbage. They even offer a spicy sauced crab, which is another take on the raw marinated flavor. You also have to try something hot--their potato rib soup is huge and priced at 59, which seems like a good deal. On weekends, the place gets busy so you need to make a reservation in advance. Overall, it's a pretty solid spot, and with so many Korean restaurants in South Bay, it's definitely worth checking out! read more

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

Went here on a Sunday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. This place recently opened so service was a bit slow. We asked our waiter if she thought what we ordered was enough for 5 people - we got the barley rice set, raw marinated crab, spicy pork, and seafood pancake. She pushed us to get a large stew/stir fry seafood dish. Pictures were deceiving, it didn't even come with the crunchy rice and that was a separate order. This dish took forever to come out... we had finished everything and were full... at this point we were thinking they had forgotten about the dish. It had been about 45 minutes. We tried cancelling the order because we had waited so long and then they brought it out -_- ... ended up packing it to go. Kind of a waste of money because we were full, and the dish was expensive. Not sure I'd go here again. Food was okay, pricey though. read more

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

I was looking forward to try this place since I heard so much good things about it. However, I am pretty disappointed. Atmosphere Is not bad. Service is ok. I came here mainly for the raw marinated crab and shrimp. Crab was not bad but little small one for $39. But the shrimp is definitely not worth it. $ 25 for only 4 pieces. Taste is soso and shrimp doesnt taste that fresh. Do Not order the shrimp!! I haven't have a chance to try other stuff, so maybe other dishes might be better. read more

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

We stopped in for lunch and had a wonderful experience. The menu offered a variety of tasty options, and the service was both quick and courteous, exactly what you want during the lunch hour. read more

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We came to eat one Sunday after church and got into the smaller private room with a large table. Service and food were good. This restaurant was selected by the Koreans in our group so they gave it a thumbs up! It is a bit pricey, but the ban chan is good and they refill it quickly. Parking is very tight and scarce so if you don't want your car scratched or dinged, I recommend parking in the nearby neighborhood. read more

I have to say the food did improve from my last visit. I gave it another shot as my brother said the menu changed. The banchans were all good. The only issue I had was the kimchee jiggae was so bland. I don't know how you make kimchee jiggae bland. The kimchee itself was sour enough. Please taste and fix this issue. The service was amazing as usual. read more

First time visiting this place and i would say that their food is soooo good. We got the barley rice set with spicy raw marinated crab and soybean stew. The crab is so fresh you can't taste any fishiness on it. We also got bossam and I would highly recommend it 5/5. The service is amazing as well, all the staff were very attentive and helpful. Will definitely be coming back to try other dishes. read more

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Good food all the time and portions are great. And a bonus for extra courteous staff- always smiling and attentive. Generous with ban chans The restaurant is clean and decent. read more

Finally made it to Master Oh and it did not disappoint! We ordered a spread of classics: the Pork Backbone Stew (Gamjatang) was incredibly flavorful with meat that falls right off the bone. The Braised Short Ribs (Galbi Jjim) were a highlight--perfectly tender and savory with those big chunks of radish. Don't skip the Seafood Pancake; it's huge and has the perfect crunch. The banchan selection was also super fresh. 5 stars for authentic Korean comfort food in SJ! read more

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Its my first time eating at this restaurant and I love it. Surely it will be my go to korean restaurant especially I go solo a lot of times. The food portion is great and the banchan/side dishes are a lot. All the side dishes are authentic and exceeds my expectations! I love it they included a lot of side dishes. The price point as well is nice and not that expensive. The service is phenomenal, the manager sets a good example to the crew by doing the servings and table allocation. I love my server too. Everyone is friendly and accommodating, im not korean but i felt welcome. The space is nice and the ambiance is wonderful. I feel like im in korea. Will definitely be back. read more

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We were looking for a place to get mackerel for lunch and we came across this spot! Went in around 11:30, got seated right away although parking was really tough to find. The crab was soo delicious! We also especially loved the kimchi stew and barley rice. read more

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Came here specifically for soy marinated crabs. My crabs didn't have a lot of meats in it. The flavor was just ok. The banchan had only 2 dishes that I thought was tasty. My friend ordered the barley rice set & she said they were bland. Service was ok. I guess I just have to go to LA for the soy marinated crabs. read more

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

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Great traditional Korean food with some amazing Banchan! I would recommend this place if you want that home cooked Korean dishes. Especially caldos. read more

The Pork Backbone Soup is delicious! Highly recommend that dish. This place is great. Lovely service and kind people. Thanks a lot! I'll be coming back. read more

This is a unique Korean restaurant nearby. Marinated raw crab and shrimp are absolutely delicious with rice. Service is fast and the family vibe of Big hotpot is good for family gatherings. read more

Sundubu was very light and watery and the beef in it tasted off: The sujebi was good and very Q. The bossam medium was a bit pricey for the quantity you get. The bokchoy panchan was sweeter then expected. The barley panchan was unique. If it weren't for the watery blande sundubu we would have given it a 4. The interior felt clean and the decor (main light displays) were unique with a twist of honoring traditional decors. read more

I love their bulgogi hotpot, the meat is super soft, but I would say it's a little bit too sweet, so if you don't like sweet food, it might not be for you, but we love it! And the glass noodle inside is also perfect, very flavorful. The marinated crab is not as impressive as I thought, but worth a try if you haven't tried yet. The staff are very friendly, they always come to make sure we have everything we need. read more

Being Korean, I find it hard to find good Korean restaurants. A lot of them put extra sweet sweeteners and some other artificial flavoring enhancers. This was my first time to Master Oh's and the food was good. The side dishes were Good. They didn't give a huge option which was fine. The ones that they gave were really good. The tteokboki with ramen is really good but spicy. We were able to get it mild, but even that was a bit spicy. But super good. If your vegetarian this place is fantastic to go to they have barley rice instead of white rice and tons of vegetables. One star less because they took forever to bring our beef Bulgogi. We were pretty much done with our food before they brought it out. Not sure if they forgot because to cook it it should not take too long since the slices are very thin read more

Their warm hospitality is always consistent. I always order soy marinated crab I highly recommend their ' Bosam '. The area is clean. It is better to make a reservation on weekends evening! read more

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