Had a great experience at OLHSO Korean BBQ restaurant! The service was excellent, especially from Fiona. She was attentive, kept an eye on our table throughout the meal, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. The food was delicious, and I definitely recommend the whole-cut short rib; it was one of our favorites! The ambiance was also really nice and made for a great dining experience. The menu is definitely on the pricier side. For two people, we found that ordering 2 meats + 1 appetizer/soup was a good amount of food, but it can add up quickly. One thing to note: if you're interested in ordering the meat combo, make sure to book a grill table in advance, as not every table is equipped for it. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend it for a nice Korean BBQ meal! read more

Very good Korean bbq. It's a bit on the pricey side and could be upwards of $100/person depending on how much you order. But I thought everything tasted excellent. I could not stop eating! The only dish I wasn't super thrilled about was the cold noodles (not flavorful enough?) but the meats and the sides were incredibly delicious. read more

Before you arrive, just throw out any previous KBBQ experiences you've had before. You might accidently walk right past the entrance to Olhso House but once you walk in, you're in Chef Han Sungil's world. This was the best Korean BBQ of my life, full stop. A special thank you to Andrew for making the birthday meal that proved it.   Inside: The atmosphere is unlike any KBBQ restaurant I have visited.  The dining room makes you recalibrate what a KBBQ place is supposed to be. More than 20 projectors work in concert to wash the walls in shifting, cinematic light of various scenes.  Ditching the fluorescent and exhaust fan aesthetic that defines your standard KBBQ experience. It's a theater built around the grill that only adds to the food you are about to experience. Service: The service was just as impressive as the food. This wasn't a crew reciting menu descriptions, they understood grain, fat content, and ideal timing on the grill for each cut, and they hovered with the quiet vigilance of people who've clearly been trained by someone who takes it personally. It felt less like being served and more like being guided, which is a rarer thing at a KBBQ table than it should be.   Food: The only downside is that this meal may have ruined every other KBBQ spot for me. After years of dining at well-known Korean BBQ restaurants in LA's Koreatown and trying several places throughout the Bay Area, this was easily the best quality I have encountered. We went with the Olhso Signature spread, and two cuts stood out: the Wagyu Ribeye, marbled in a way that you only see on photos in the menu, and the Beef Tongue, sliced thin and grilled to a perfect level. The Beef Tartare was its own quiet argument for the kitchen's range. There was no need to compete for the best piece of meat at the table because every bite delivered. The banchan was excellent as well, and I am still thinking about the kimchi stew. Olhso House isn't reinventing Korean BBQ.  It's reminding you what the form was always capable of when someone with a passion is behind it.  Some birthdays you remember for the cake. This one I'll remember for the ribeye. read more

Olhso House - Signature selection - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Although it took some planning in advance, was excited to try Olhso House for a birthday celebration. (Didn't advertise this as a birthday btw, I think they can add some birthday flair if you do) All in all, though on the pricier side, it was a great experience. I expected more seafood based on other reels and information I saw but the selection was still good. Ambiance was great, very modern with a small bar out in the front section of the restaurant. This is a bbq spot, but you have the option of cooking yourself or have a designated waiter do the cooking. The presentation is impressive, definitely a lot of details. The bon chon was good but a bit underwhelming in my opinion. No japchae?! Apparently you have to order the actual dish if you want it. They have pre-set sets you can choose from as well as entrees, appetizers and soups. We ordered the 2nd set, it came with two soups (tofu) as well as a good selection of meats. The waitstaff is young but well trained, we had no issues with service. You get complimentary dole whip for dessert, the machine is quite finicky though so it can be hit or miss if you get to have it. We told it went out of service (after we saw everyone else get it) then luckily they got it to work right before we called it quits! Worth it!) Definitely a place to try at least once. read more

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We were excited to try Olhso which brands itself as a premium korean bbq restaurant and made a reservation for a grill table. Between 2 people we got the Olhso classic set which comes with a variety of beef cuts including beef tongue, wagyu flat iron and rib finger, sliced oxtail, and a choice of stew. Overall it was just ok. The meat cuts varied on quality and I can't say the wagyu tasted that great. We have bought wagyu both American and A5 to grill at home and honestly the meat quality here lags behind what we were able to get online. The kimchi stew was yummy and the banchans were solid but for the price I really expected better quality meat since that's what kbbq is all about. THere are definitely better spots in South Bay for the price. read more

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Came here for an early dinner with friends. This is defiantly a get what you pay for place. You spend a lot of money but the quality of top tier. They do grill the meat for you. Waitstaff is extremely nice. This place is good for groups or defiantly date night vibes. Check them out read more

Overpriced! Don't get me wrong, the food was good, it was just a bit pricey for what it is. It has a really nice date night atmosphere. We came during lunch, so it was no problem getting a table. The wait staff informed us how everything worked which was helpful. The meat was very tasty and the produce was fresh and I always love tableside cooking. It was nice to try, but there are places that are just as good and not as pricey. Parking can be challenging in downtown. read more

Olhso House - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This place was pretty good. The meats were so soft and tasty. I think that the service was super sweet as the server was friendly and doing a nice job of talking to us and explaining the meats. The flavors were nice but this place is expensive so be ready to either share with friends or have an empty wallet after. The ban chan and the sauces they recommend go super well. The one thing that surprised me was the yuzu wasabi, that did not have the strong nasal effect that the normal one has. read more

Olhso House - Banchan - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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My family and I had a reservation tonight at 5:30 pm and was seated right away. I heard mix reviews about this place and am sad to announce that this place is just okay and I probably won't come back. When we got seated, we were greeted by our server who I don't remember her name because I don't think she introduced herself to us but she was friendly! We ordered spicy naengmyun, brisket, bone in galbi, pork jowl and pork belly. We weren't sure how big the portions were so wanted to start off with that first before we added more things. The naengmyun was lacking the refreshing taste as there weren't much pears or cucumbers. Although our server is friendly, I felt she was very busy so the meat we ordered were burning cooking on the live fire grill so it made the experience not the best that some of the meat I ended up flipping. It was was fairly easy to flag someone down to refill our banchans which is also very limited selection but a bit disappointing that a lettuce wrap refill was $3 each serving considering the amount of meat we had wasn't enough for the wraps. We only found out after the second server we flagged down told us a refill is $3 when the others didn't. Overall for the 4 meats + naengmyun the bill was $180. Although my family was full, I felt this place didn't hit the spot and would've rather next time go to a KBBQ spot in South Bay :/ read more

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This Korean BBQ spot offers two different dining styles. One features meats grilled by the kitchen and served to your table, while the other lets you grill everything yourself on a tabletop BBQ. The menus are slightly different, with the tabletop grilling option offering a wider selection. We tried the kitchen-grilled experience and ordered the beef short ribs, beef tongue, and pork cheek. My favorites were definitely the pork cheek and beef tongue--they were tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The accompanying dipping sauce was also a standout, with a light citrusy yuzu aroma that helped balance the richness of the meat. They also provide wasabi to pair with the beef. The side salad pairs nicely with the grilled meats, but if you prefer wrapping the meat in lettuce, you'll need to order the lettuce separately. To finish the meal, they even serve complimentary vanilla ice cream topped with honey yuzu sauce, which was light, refreshing, and the perfect ending. Overall, it's on the pricier side, but the quality of the ingredients and execution made it worthwhile. The service is very friendly and fast. I'd definitely come back to try the tabletop grilling experience next time, especially since it offers an even wider variety of meats and dishes. read more

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I really enjoyed my meal here! Came with a few friends and got the Signature Set. Honestly my favorite dish was the soondubu soup - the tofu was so jelly-like and soft it felt like I was slurping fat. All the sauces that pair with the meats are super delicious! Will definitely be back! read more

Olhso House - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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TBH I didn't expect to like Olhso as much as I did. It reminded me a lot of San Ho Won, which I love and have been to many times. We ordered the set menu that gets cooked in the kitchen and brought out. It's kept warm on the little dish thing. When it's fresh the meat is so good, but when it cools down it's definitely way less tasty. BUT you can reheat it with the stone, though we were too lazy to do it. Also really enjoyed the seafood pancake and free house salad. My only gripe is that the lettuce wraps cost extra. Service is really friendly yet professional and it definitely feels like a high-end place. Dim lighting with little lamps at each table and projections on the walls (which were slightly distracting). It would be great for an anniversary dinner or celebration. Excited to come back and try out the table grill. read more

AMAZING! Jaw dropping, drooling over culinary taste! We ordered all their specialties from their live fire menu. It's grilled in the back over Binchotan Emberhaus. Then they bring it to your table with a hot coal platter to warm up the meat! Amazing!!! The meat selections were out this world! Their short rib meat and the pork belly melted in your mouth! I cannot wait to go back! read more

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Celebrated my birthday here on a Friday evening and had a wonderful experience! Definitely recommend booking in advance and for the live grill experience, whereby they grill the meats to perfection for you. Service was fast and welcoming, with our server taking care of every cut and dish with care, ensuring our waters were full, banchan were refilled, and making sure we didn't need anything else. The seafood pancake was just ok; it was a bit crumbly although there was plenty of seafood bits. Meats were delicious and of great quality! Loved the seaweed soup on the house for celebrating birthdays here. I wish the banchan had more variety of flavors as majority were picked/sour and we were hoping for more savory or non-vinegary side dishes. Would consider coming back again for a special occasion! read more

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While definitely on the pricier end for KBBQ, the quality of both the food and service speaks for itself. My family came here to celebrate Father's Day and managed to snag a 7:00 PM reservation with a grill table. We ordered the Olhso Signature Set and were pleasantly surprised to find that soondubu was included as a complimentary stew option with the combo. Since the set only included beef, we also added an order of pork belly to get the best of both worlds. One thing I really appreciated was how the staff recommended the best way to enjoy each cut of meat, including what sauces and accompaniments paired well with them. It elevated the entire dining experience and helped us appreciate the different flavors even more. My favorite cuts were probably the boneless short rib and the sliced oxtail (I've never had it like this before) but honestly I loved all the cuts we had haha. I also loved the yuzu wasabi they served - I wish they could give me a container of some to bring home! The restaurant is pretty spacey with large tables so that groups aren't all squished together like a can of sardines. It has a nice and relaxing feel to it which added to the experience. A special shoutout to Paul, who took incredible care of us throughout the evening. We never felt rushed and were able to take our time cooking, eating, and enjoying the meal together. His attentiveness and hospitality made our celebration dinner feel extra special. Thanks to Paul and the rest of the Olhso team for their stellar service! Great food, excellent service, and a memorable dining experience. We'd definitely come back for another special occasion! I definitely want to come back to try their lunch items sometime as well. read more

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Super elevated KBBQ experience. This honestly has immaculate vibes and the service is great. Of course, it is on the pricier side. If this is your first time eating KBBQ, I'd recommend trying it elsewhere first because you may leave still hungry with an expensive bill. I do recommend trying this if you're willing to splurge for a special occasion. read more

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Good was tasty because it had a real charcoal flavor smoke to it. BancHan was good, kimchi wasn't too fishy, would recommend the live fire menu if you want to get an easier reservation because for the kbbq option you need a dedicated server to grill the food for you. Ambiance was nice , low light , and had projections on the wall. Service was great. Super responsive read more

Olhso House - Pork - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Really good especially the soup. The setting was nice too, just a little loud. I liked the banchan especially the kimchi. The Olhso classic combo was great just a little pricey like the rest of the menu. read more

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Service was excellent. Seated right at our reservation time. From the hostesses to waiters all were great. Soju and beers were all bottles so nothing to add I was not that impressed with their meat, the presentation was great, setting and ambiance were great too, but taste was just mediocre especially at that price. read more

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I really wanted to like this place given the legendary Chef Ahn from culinary class wars has visited several times. The service is extremely slow and the servers don't explain the items or how to cook them. The meat is fresh but the sauces and soup are very one-note. I'm curious how their barbecue is like but at least their lunch menu leaves much to be desired especially at the premium price they charge. read more

Olhso House - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

Just stopped for dinner this evening and enjoyed a delicious meal. We were promptly seated and were welcomed into a space with interactive projections on the wall. The ambiance and music were perfect. A great mix in r&b and hip hop and clean decor. Our table had a spread of banchan awaiting us and did not disappoint. We were greeted by our server/chef Seymus and after some deliberating we opted for the Ohlso Signature. Our selection of meats came out beautifully presented and Seymus moved quickly to be begin cooking (yes, if you're at a grill table, someone on their staff will cook your meats for you). You can also opt for the kitchen menu which has food prepared in the kitchen. Seymus was awesome with cooking and providing recommendations on what condiments/seasonings would best compliment the various meats. The selection was impressive and had some prime offerings. Above all we were impressed with the awesome customer care Seymus provided during our meal. We will definitely be back! read more

Olhso House - The signature Ohlso - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Came on a weekend and it wasn't busy however they were unfortunately short staffed that day and so we had to wait a bit. The server cooks for you here and each piece is cooked perfectly according to cut. I loved the sides they provide: shiso, lettuce, radish, kimchi, bean sprouts, dipping sauce etc. We ordered one set of wagyu beef and one of pork and both sets were delicious. All the cuts were good and we didn't need to order additional. The soups were also very rich and so tasty! The server/owner was very nice and patient with us. The decor is so nice with the art projected on the walls. This restaurant is perfect for spending time talking on date night while slowly enjoying your food. read more

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My experience here was certainly a mixed bag. Made a dinner reservation and when we arrived on time were made to wait for 15 minutes before a table cleared for us which didn't really feel like we had a reservation. Compared to 10 Butchers, the banchans are definitely a bit lackluster but still decent. The meat presentation is top notch though and I've never had a kbbq experience where I was told what kind of sauce or condiment to pair with which type of meat which was a fun experience. Def a but pricey and a bit far from where I live, but good experience if just considering the food! Oh the portions are quite small :/ read more

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Really nice Korean BBQ place. All the food is high quality and presented beautifully. The prices are on the expensive side for what you're getting though, and taste-wise, the dishes fall short of cheaper, more authentic Korean versions at other restaurants in the Bay. We ordered the ribeye, which they grilled for you tableside, the japchae noodles, and the kimchi stew. The ribeye was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The kimchi stew was good but I wish the flavor was deeper, with more umami. And the japchae was pretty standard, also a bit light on flavor. Service was attentive although a bit awkward at times. read more

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Food- good (some of the beef cuts were great!). Service- great (very attentive, they stand there cooking for you.) Did it blow me away, no :/ but that's okay! A bit pricey for what it is. It's very fun if you're there to celebrate a birthday, holiday, people visiting from out of town. If someone invited me, would 100% say yes. I went with 5 other people, so 6 of us total. We did the pork platter and beef platter, we had everything! Again, food was good and some of it was even great (the beef, especially). It's not all you can eat, quantity was good for the 6 of us, but if we wanted to EAT, it wouldn't be enough. The quality of what you get for the price is what doesn't quite line up for me. read more

Olhso House - The sides. The thinly sliced radishes were delicious. And the side sauces. - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

A pricy splurge for KBBQ but well worth the experience and quality. I love that the higher end KBBQ places really focus on the quality of the meat and also cook the meat for you. I'd skip the alcoholic drinks here as they're just ok and not a great value, but would definitely do the premium meat menus again as they were excellent. read more

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Finally was able to get a reservation here after being turned away for walk-in a few months ago. Food is of great quality and at a price that justifies it when compared to AYCE bbq places nearby that are charging basically the same. The classic set was quite filling for my party of 3! Their thin sliced oxtail is very unique, and it's so nice to find thick cut beef tongue here! I do want to take this chance to give a heads up to any new patrons though - Walk-ins are not frequently available. The first time I was here, my group was turned away despite the restaurant being...empty? lol This time we made a reservation not knowing that the non-grill tables are à la carte only with very limited options, and you NEED to reserve the grill tables to order the sets. Thankfully the manager onsite today was very understanding and went out of his way to help get us a table after we got here at 9 pm and found out the hard way. Thank you! For anyone making reservations though, make sure to choose the right one! read more

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TL;DR: 1. Mediocre by Korean standards, above average for the Bay Area. But normalize for price and Daeho and plenty of other options are clearly better. 2. Atrocious management that puts this new place on a path to fail quickly. 3. Staff initially tried hard to help, but four dishes we ordered never arrived; instead, we were simply brought the check. Details: The one star is for management. The food itself is mediocre by Korean standards, though above average for the Bay Area. I booked through Resy with no indication that there were menu limitations. And outside of different tiers of KBBQ AYCE, what exactly is a "menu limitation" anyway? After we sat down, we were told that the prix fixe menu is only available at tables with a grill. The irony is that, regardless of which table you sit at, all of the food is actually cooked in the kitchen. Our table had a warming tray plus a candle-lit skillet--the candle went out about two minutes after the waiter lit it. There are also two layers of air between the food and the heat source, with so much space in between that you could fit a SpaceX rocket there. The service staff initially tried hard to help with the discrepancy between what was bookable and what was actually available, and I was ready to give them five stars for trying. After all, the policy isn't their fault. We then ordered the remaining meats on the menu so I could actually assess the full offering. Instead of receiving them, we were simply brought the check. That makes any substantive review of the food inherently incomplete, but here goes: * The non-prix-fixe menu has a total of eight meat options: two pork (jowl and belly), one chicken, and five beef (two kalbi preparations, skirt steak, bulgogi, and tongue). * We had the pork jowl and belly. Both are hard to mess up given the fat content, and they were fine. The bigger problem is the setup: the heat source is simply too weak to keep the protein warm. * We also had the salted kalbi and beef tongue. The kalbi was forgettable--thankfully not oversauced, but neither exceptionally marbled nor fall-off-the-bone tender. The beef tongue was chewy; despite the flower-cut preparation, it could certainly have used more tenderization. * We ordered the chicken, skirt steak, OLHSO kalbi, and bulgogi. They miraculously never came. Instead, we got the check. So I honestly cannot comment on the rest of the available menu, because I was never given the chance to taste it despite having ordered it. read more

I went here for a small celebration so we went here on a Saturday for dinner around 7pm. There was no wait that day and I was surprised about that since most restaurants usually have a wait around that time. Anyways, we were quickly seated and we ordered the Tteobokki, Japchae, Eonyang Bulgogi Australian Wagyu, Butcher's Steak US Wagyu, Hot Stone Kimchi Stew, Rice, and a Hwachae Punch. The staff also asked us if we wanted them to cook it at the table for us or cook it ourselves. We ended up letting them cook it while we watched and ate our food, so that was nice being able to multitask. Everything here tasted authentic, but I wasn't expecting the stew to be so spicy. The stew is packed with meats and veggies so it was comforting and tasty with a kick at the same time. I'd recommend this place! It was a nice experience and all the food tasted good, BUT their spicy food items were all too spicy for me. read more

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Move over San Ho Won, there's a new upscale KBBQ shop in the bay! Olhso is located in Downtown San Mateo, across the street from a free public lot, though there is street parking in the area. They have two menus: the grill menu for cooking at the table, and the other menu where everything is cooked in the kitchen and then brought to your table. The former menu requires advanced reservation, but it's nice because your server will cook it in front of you. I've been on two separate occasions and tried each respective menu - can't go wrong with either! The food is delicious and the quality is unmatched. Definitely more of a spot to take people you're trying to impress or for a nice occasion. read more

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I brought my son and his mom here for her bday and everyone was so dissapointed with the portion and service... We had to flag down servers for help as our server was busy w a grill table entertaining/cooking for them while we were sitting waiting for help.. we got the non grill table and the portions of meat were super SMALL for the price! I find it very difficult to eat at a place like this because I've been to many ayce Korean bbq places that serve way better meats and it's ayce. Maybe figuring out portion size vs price would be in order because the portions don't seem worth it for this experience esp for a birthday celebration... At the end of dinner, we didn't even get the comp ice cream because my sons mom was so upset with the treatment for her birthday dinner we were just ready to go... however the manager was amazing and comped a couple of items to soften the blow but all and all, still way too expensive for what we got, the feeling of paying 120+ dollars and leaving still hungry/unsatisfied has to be the worst imo. I cannot stress enough that this was a bday dinner! I do not recommend to eat here if you want Korean bbq and are hungry just go to a regular ayce spot you will definitely get your moneys worth... read more

Best. KBBQ. In. The. Bay. We booked the table grill for a dinner for two, and it was absolutely delicious from start to finish! The restaurant looks deceptively small with its garage design, but the moment you walk in, it's like you're transported to another dimension entirely. The walls are covered in moving projections that make the whole space feel incredibly immersive. We went with the OLHSO Classic for 2-3 people, a signature course featuring 7 different cuts paired with a stew. It's a lot of food, but it didn't matter because we wanted to try every single course. With the table grill experience, a server cooks everything right in front of you, checks in on your preferred doneness, labels each cut, and recommends the chef's sauce pairings. Ours was super attentive, conversational, and genuinely passionate about the food. He even shared the story behind the restaurant and Chef Han Sungil, who was apparently supposed to be on Culinary Class Wars as a White Spoon (I think)! We also ordered their famous seafood pancake, and it was easily the best seafood pancake I've had. 10/10 experience. We're already thinking about the next time we visit! read more

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

My husband and I had a great experience here! We ordered the Classic Set, along with the seafood pancake and the ribeye cap, and everything was delicious. The meats were thoughtfully portioned, allowing us to enjoy each cut without feeling rushed. A special shoutout to our server, Nate, who was fantastic! He grilled every cut to perfection and made the entire meal even more enjoyable with his friendly personality. He was attentive throughout the meal and always made sure we had everything we needed. The hologram displays on the walls added a unique and modern touch to the atmosphere, making the dining experience even more memorable. We'll definitely be back--especially for the incredible ribeye cap steak. Highly recommend! Also - this place is in a good location for some dessert or hanging out after. Easy street parking. read more

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It is our third time here, but it's the first time for the table grill. The food is good and Seymus is super friendly. :) I personally like the table grill rather than the Charcoal. The meat tasted better. read more

Olhso House - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Kind of a unique place. Restaurant is quite elegant and fancy inside. Considering this place is on the upscale side, no one is dressed up. The video deco on the wall is one of a kind. Impressive. Food was delicious. Expect to pay about $100 per person easily. But it's worth it. We had them cook rather than cook ourselves. One strange thing that was very noticeable was that there were no Korean servers that I could see!! You figure a Korean restaurant would be full of Korean workers. Aside from that, all there servers we dealt with were very knowledgeable of the menu. There were no hesitation when we asked out server questions. Would definitely come back again if celebrating a special event. Would like to see people dress up since this is quite an upscale Korean fusion restaurant. read more

Olhso House - Old fashioned with some type of animal engraving on the ice cube. Sooooo coool. - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Was really excited to try this, but left pretty disappointed. Loved the interior and ambiance of the restaurant. Sides were really good and was a good start to the meal. However, staff was extremely rude (they would roll their eyes every time we asked for water refill or napkins) and portion sizes were really small for the price. Would not visit again. FOOD: OLSHO Signature (4/10) - Most portions were small and most cuts were overcooked / tough to eat. For the price, definitely not worth it. read more

Olhso House - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

We came back to try it again with a different menu and it was so much better this time! The sides were delicious and we loved how the short rib had enough flavor, but you have the option to use different seasonings and sauces to complement it. The seafood pancake was terrific as well and service was top notch. read more

Olhso House - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

Growing up in SoCal has spoiled me immensely as the population of kbbq options there are infinite. So naturally, after hearing about Olhso House, I jumped at the opportunity to get a res with some friends and boy, was this place GREAT. The ambiance was beautiful and dimly lit, establishing a mood of, oh this is nice, but not pretentious and I'm going to sit here and eat for a couple hours on end until my stomach hurts kind of feeling. And that is exactly what we did. We got the table grill experience for 6 people and ordered the Olhso House signature set menu + à la carte pork belly + beef tongue, japchae and kimchi pancake. This was the perfect amount, with even some leftovers to take home. I was quite impressed by the quality of meat and how even the marinated ones were not overly seasoned. The banchan (especially their white kimchi) were all so divine. To top it off- our amazing server Seymus made the experience extra memorable and patiently described each different meat cut to the table. A KBBQ experience to remember! Will definitely be returning here and am excited to take my parents here on their next visit in a couple of weeks! read more

Olhso House - Korean Near Me - San Mateo, California

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There is a parking garage nearby and B street which is closed to traffic provides a nice promenade while waiting. Reservations is a must since this place can be fully-booked for months. When making reservations, specify if you prefer: Table Grill which makes for a longer dining time (maybe a couple of hours) and their servers grill meats at your table or Grill-Free for quicker service where dishes are cooked over their kitchen's binchotan charcoal. Our daughter treated us for dinner and opted for the Signature Set which is good for our party of four. The selection of meat in this set includes about ten different cuts of beef. You also get a choice of two stews for the table. We also added a side order of pork belly. The meats are cooked by their server and they provide a variety of side dishes to complement, balance, and contrast the flavors of Korean barbecue. The place is spacious and one does not see or smell smoke from the table grills. It's certainly a good place for a long conversation with great company. I'd be interested to try their live-fire menu and savor charcoal grilled dishes from their own binchotan grill. read more

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