The food here is as good as the interior looks. And this restaurant is VERY pretty. There is tons of natural lighting. The place is spacious and aesthetic. And the food is GOOD!!!! Truffle Wagyu Yukke (7/10) - The most vibrant dish of the day. The colors, the textures, the different components. I am a huge fan of it all. At the bottom, there was a hefty serving of chili crunch. IT was so strong in flavors but I wish that it was less salty. Mango pancake (9/10) - This dish is so pretty to look at and the cream is the perfect balance of sweet and refreshing. It was not overly sugary sweet and had a strong mango flavor. Texture wise, the pancakes and also the cream itself were super fluffy. The mangoes were also very sweet :) Nori Pasta (10/10) - I was not expecting this when I ordered the nori pasta but I cannot say i'm disappointed! I like how they did not skimp out on the toppings when it came to the pasta. There are so many flavors and textures at play and it all comes together very harmoniously. This was my favorite dish of the meal. Kimchi Carbonara (9/10) - I am not a huge fan of carbonara but this was the best carbonara I have had in a while. The kimchi flavor was very easy to taste and usually carbonaras are more heavy but this one was creamy and light! Gochujang fried chicken (9/10) - The chicken was so crispy. Sometimes with the gochujang sauce, the outside become soggy but this one was SO CRISPY. The texture of the outside was great but the inside. wow. so tender and juicy. not dry at all. My only complaint is that the sauce was slightly on the saltier side but I also ordered other dishes that were able to balance out that. Gogi Morning Benedict (10/10) - This dish was a hit to me. The only issue is that there was TOO much food. They did not skimp out on the portions here. The eggs were runny and the potatoes were crispy. The bread was so fluffy and buttery. Hojicha Latte and Mango Matcha (4/10) - both of the drinks were lacking flavor to me and the hojicha was very grainy. I wish there was a smoother texture for the hojicha and the matcha flavor was more pronounced in the mango matcha The service here is also very efficient and the restaurant manager came over to check up on us too! Super attentive. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, amazing staff. You can order plates for yourself or share plates amongst your party, that's what my family and I did. My favorite dishes were the Nori Pasta and Truffle Wagyu TarTar. Honorable mentions to the Bulgogi Nachos and Marrow Carpaccio. The carpaccio was a bit too salty for my taste, but the marrow was nicely done. Great place for big groups! Would come here again. read more

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Went here for lunch and boy was it crowded! Thankfully we only had to wait about 15 minutes before we were seated. We got the matcha pancakes, gochujang chicken & kimchi carbonara. The food came out pretty quickly which was great! The matcha pancakes were okay, a bit bitter for my taste although the foam that goes on top with the strawberries and nuts was quite tasty. The gochujang chicken was crispy and well seasoned. Our favorite though was the kimchi carbonara. Such a delicious fusion dish! The restaurant is bright and has a cute cafe style ambiance. Would come back but definitely making a reservation next time! read more

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Went for dinner - I got the seafood jjambong pasta, triangle melt, and architecture burger. My favorites are the apps. Delicious with all the beautiful notes of sweet and savory. The jjambong is good with a slight spice and mellow seafood flavor. The burger was very sweet with the jam bacon on top. The flavors meshed super well. The fries were delicious and cut through the sweetness of the burger. Absolutely love the wonton shrimp. Highly recommend. Service was touch and go but he was under training so expected. He was still super sweet and came over quickly when flagging him down. Very spacious inside and beautifully decorated. Open and bright and not too crowded. Will be back to try breakfast read more

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Food was good, resto was pretty; interior was clean and modern. The servers were lovely and attentive! I ordered the axe iron skillet, my son had the mango pancakes and my husband ordered a burger (forgot what it was called). The axe skillet was great! Meat was tender and flavorful and veggie medley was seasoned well. I had some of the mango pancakes and the batter was soft and moist. The mango cream on top wasnt too sweet which was great for our five year old. My husband unfortunately didn't like his burger as much. He said the meat was overcooked and the nacho cheese flavor overpowered everything else. Other than his burger, we had an amazing experience with all the dishes. Even the Ube latte i had which the server had offered a decaf as an alternative and it came in clutch because it was late. Highly recommend this place! We will be back soon. Can't wait to try to carbonara and the matcha pancakes. read more

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Cast iron stone axe, truffle cream oyster mushrooms, and Sea and Green (shrimp and avo) Benedict. All so delicious and worthy of eating again and again. We couldn't get enough of the truffle cream sauce. After we ate all the mushrooms with the bread, we ate it over my potatoes from my cast iron stone axe dish. So so good! My cast iron axe dish was huge and could easily feed 2 people. I have enough for 2 more meals after eating it today. The beef was marinated and so succulent. I also loved the runny egg and red pickled tomato. A star dish. The Benedict was also delicious. Shrimp was cooked perfectly and the bread (brioche?) was perfect. We will be back with friends and family. :) read more

Whisper - Sea and Green (shrimp) Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Parking can be a bit messy if you don't mind walking just a bit. The staffs were extremely attentive and great. Bathroom was downstairs and very clean. Interior design and color theme is definitely a spot to take your first dates for their gram photos. There are A lot of seating but the place gets really packed and it's all for the good reasons. Kimchi carbonara: 5/5, very creamy Truffle dip: 4/5, wish it had more of a truffle aroma Fried corn: 3/5, a bit too dry read more

Whisper - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

Super cute spot for brunch in downtown San Mateo! Metered street parking all around, but can get busy on the weekends. We joined the yelp waitlist and checked in when we arrived, it was about a 30 minute wait on a busy Saturday. Our server was very nice and quick. Some of the highlights we ordered were: - both lattes were delicious! And not too sweet - seafood jjambbong pasta was well-spiced without being too spicy I would come back again to try some of their other dishes. Love the asian twist of flavors too. Recommend for a cute brunch date! read more

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If you're looking for a new dinner spot in San Mateo, Whisper serves modern Asian fusion with creative dishes, beautiful presentation, and a cozy space that's great for sharing. Here's what we tried: Truffle Wagyu Tartare - Fresh wagyu mixed with truffle and served with crispy chips. Truffle Cream Oyster Mushroom - Creamy, rich, and perfect for dipping the toasted bread. Shoyu Butter Corn Ribs - Sweet, buttery, and packed with umami. Marrow Coast Cioppino - Loaded with seafood in a flavorful tomato broth, served with a roasted bone marrow and grilled bread. Seafood Jjamppong Pasta - A spicy seafood pasta inspired by Korean jjamppong with plenty of mussels and shrimp. Matcha Pancake - Fluffy pancakes topped with a thick matcha cream that's not overly sweet. The drinks were just as pretty as the food, and the modern interior makes it a great place for dinner with friends or a date night. read more

Had heard about this new brunch spot in San Mateo and brought my girlfriends from East Bay to try it. Still a long waitlist on weekends so join early. It's a good location and plenty spacious. We enjoyed the food. Ordered the truffle mushroom appetizer which was rich and a bit of a smaller portion than expected. Our entrees were good, my favorites were the kimchi carbonara and seafood bibimbap. Where things fell short... We were seated at two small bistro tables put together for a group of 3. While we didn't mind, we quickly realized that we would not be able to comfortably fit our drinks and dishes. It was somewhat challenging to be able to share and we tried moving things around a couple times to fit everything. Not sure if combining the smaller tables threw off the servers also. A couple times they came over to ask us which table number we were (each table had a different QR code). And then a couple instances where dishes were brought over to us but were not ours. Still fairly new so maybe they're figuring it out but some room to improve. Hopefully it gets smoother because we did like the food and I like the venue itself. read more

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My friends and I enjoyed our Saturday afternoon brunch at Whisper. We checked in online, with an overall wait of over 1.5 hours. The restaurant is aesthetic, airy, and bright. Service was prompt and attentive, despite it being busy. We all ordered eggs benedicts. I got the Golden Classique (smoked salmon) one. I did find the lime slices a little odd, but overall, the taste was well-balanced. My friends enjoyed their eggs benedicts (bulgogi and shrimp). The Crème Brûlée French Toast was just okay. I wouldn't order it again. With so many brunch spots, especially Asian fusion ones, in the area, I'm not dying to come back any time soon, especially with the long wait times. But if you've been meaning to check it out, I think you'll enjoy the food and ambiance. read more

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Food is always great here! Ordered the Red Dawn and Chicken and waffles. The chicken is always great tasting and sauce is on point. read more

Whisper - Red Dawn - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

We had a wonderful dining experience at Whisper! We ordered the Sweet & Salt Chicken, the Kimchi Carbonara, and the Mentaiko Cream Seafood Jjambong, and every dish was outstanding. The Sweet & Salt Chicken was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. The Kimchi Carbonara was rich, creamy, and had just the right balance of spice and savory flavors. The Mental Cream Seafood Jjambong was especially impressive! It was loaded with fresh seafood, and the creamy broth was absolutely delicious. The food was excellent, the portions were generous, and our server (Seth) was very nice and professional. We left very satisfied. We will definitely be coming back and can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

Whisper - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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The food, drinks and vibes at Whisper are all great. The food is fresh, tasty and the presentation of everything is so colorful. The specialty espresso and matcha drinks are delish. The iced ube latte almost tastes like chocolate milk. The space is great for large parties and also great with little pockets of seating for an intimate meal as well. The staff were great, attentive and accommodating. Go with confidence. The menu is extensive and unique. read more

I'm obsessed with Whisper. What stands out initially, and caught my eye one day in downtown San Mateo, is and was the atmosphere: light, airy, bright; filled with stylish but also relaxed, welcoming people. It's a vibe. Frankly, I just don't see this vibe elsewhere in the rest of the Peninsula. Beyond the atmosphere, the food is tantalizingly delicious--Instagram-level gorgeous--and in many cases, a total rarity (i.e., a unique spin on a traditional dish you simply won't find anywhere else). My favorite is the kimchi carbonara. Never before have I tasted a Korean-Italian fusion dish, much less one distinctly mouth-watering. Same goes for drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, like their decadent Ube latte or London fog). Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, is the quality of the service. If you're looking to engage with wait staff whom you might mistake as your friend--given their charm, warmth, and kindness--you couldn't find a better place. The effect of the staff's personalities is such that Whisper feels like a warm tight-knit community of which you've been a part but about which you just never knew! I'll sum it up this way: there's been no other restaurant I've frequented weekly over the course of some months in life--except for Whisper! read more

Great food and service from Mya! We ordered the gochujang fried chicken, seafood jampongg, and melting archive. everything was delicious! no wait either at dinner which is a plus read more

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Korean fusion brunch: Yes please! We were second in line right before they opened Sunday morning so parking was a breeze. It's was comfortably decorated with high ceilings. I ordered the strawberry iced matcha and crème brûlée French toast. The sweet and mild tartness of the berry paired well with the slight bitterness of the matcha. The French toast was a little doughy for my taste. I think it would have been better with more berries to balance all the custard and bread; and texture change in the dish would have been nice. Maybe instead of 3 slices with cream filling 2 thick slices fried until crisp on the outside or crème crunchy bits on top and definitely more berries. Hubby got a hot matcha late and the cast iron stone ax. Oh boy his food was the best. The beef had a flavorful bugogi marinade and the kimchee hit all the flavor profiles of sweet, tart and very mild spiced, paired with mix fried potatoes, friend rice with a egg on top. It was massive and could easily feed 2-3 people. He thought his matcha was a bit bitter but it's a nice option for those who would be watching their sugar in take. For me it would have been so good with some sweeten condensed milk. When we sat down we noticed not everything was on the menu's we received but there is a QR code on one end of the table which takes you to the whole menu to order from, that is where we found drink options. read more

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Decided to come here for brunch with my friends on Sunday. There were no reservations available so I put us on the Yelp waitlist on our way to the restaurant and they estimated it to be about an hour wait which we were fine with. I guess it's our fault for not checking in with the host when we got there but it ended up being a 2 hr wait and then they took us off the waitlist because apparently a lot of people just join the waitlist online and then never show up. Luckily, they were able to seat us right away when we showed up. If you join the waitlist on yelp, just remember to check in with the restaurant before you go off exploring the area. Since we waited 2 hours, we were all starving at this point. We ordered the nori pasta, seafood jjambbong pasta, and cast iron stone axe. The staff were very friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. Everything was delicious. I really liked how the dishes were a Korean-American fusion. The seafood jjambbong pasta had a bit of a kick to it and I thought the nori pasta was very unique. The beef in the cast iron stone axe was tender and the kimchi added more flavor to the dish. I also appreciate that the rice in the dish wasn't just plain white rice. The restaurant itself is very spacious with two levels. It's also very aesthetic and the lighting is great for photos. I want to come back and try some of their actual breakfast items next time! read more

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Bright and vibrant, modern Korean-American brunch (now dinner) restaurant! Serves unique korean-american fusion with good classics still on the menu revamped. Dishes are presented amazingly and easy on the eyes. However the flavors of the dishes fall short in my personal opinion as they end up either overly sweet or slightly bland. The tables are very small, even if I wanted to order more and try more dishes, it physically wasn't able to be placed on the table. But the service is great, friendly, quick and efficient. Drinks: Ube Latte 2.5/5- Always loved different latte flavors. The color of the drink and presentation was amazing. But was too sweet. I couldn't taste the ube too much and the coffee was overpowered, it was quite the sugary beverage. Appetizer/Sides: Truffle Cream Oyster Mushroom 4/5 - Probably the best item we tried. Mushrooms were succulent, slight truffle aroma, creamy and the sauce paired very well with almost anything. I wish there were maybe 3-4 pieces of bread instead of just two. Truffle Wagyu Yukhoe 2/5 - I really wanted to like it. But i've had so much better yukhoe at other establishments. The meat was fine but you could barely taste the beef flavor. It was overpoweringly sweet. Very sweet and a lot of red onions, overpowered the entire dish. Still edible, and if you like that flavor profile, this is for you, but when i think of yukhoe i think of subtle sweet from pears and a nice nutty aroma from the oils. Side Croffle 4/5 - Wanted to just have a croffle, it was great, nothing too special, a nice croissant waffle, very crispy and a nice chew! Entree: Cast Iron Stone Ax 4/5- Hot skillet, rice, kimchi, australian wagyu rib (seems like kalbi marinated) potato medley. The meat was very good, slightly sweet and very tender. The potatoes were very bland though, did not have much of a taste to them other than it being a potato, like as if not seasoned with salt. Kimchi was a good addition, rice rounded the portion out and presentation was great. Overall, very nice aesthetic, great menu choices and a large variety. Expect long lines, it's a great brunch spot but just not for me. Flavor profiles were inconsistent, but i'd consider trying other menu items. Excellent service nonetheless. read more

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The food is solid, although there wasn't anything notable about it. My partner ordered the Gogi Morning Benedict, I ordered the Cast Iron Stone Axe breakfast bowl, and we shared an Iced Pandan Latte. I tried a bit of the Gogi Morning, the flavor were fine, but the bulgogi wasn't the greatest in texture. My Cast Iron Stone Axe dish was decent, the only thing worth noting on my plate was the beef quality was quite nice. However, the decision to pair rice with potatoes made the dish very carb-heavy, and the rice was undercooked with little to no presence of the mushroom flavor mentioned in the description. In all honesty, the best part of our meal was the Iced Pandan Latte, which I found to be shining star on the table, and received the ultimate compliment: "not too sweet." The interior was very nice and Instagram-able, which certainly makes this a spot you'd take your friends (or your date) for a nice brunch. Service was also good, the staff was warm and friendly. Overall, I think that if you're here for an aesthetic time, you'll have a blast. If your priority is stellar food, balance your expectations! read more

Whisper - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

Fresh new brunch place--gives a fun and interesting twist to our usual favorite dishes. 1) kim chi carbinara 10/10!! Definitely different and our best dish today! Nice and slightly creamy with a slight seafood taste! Would definitely order again. 2) egg Benedict with crab meat and a side of salad-- 7/10. Was tasty but would have preferred English muffin instead of croissant base with more chunky crabmeat, 3) iced pandan espresso 8/10. Nice espresso punch to pandan flavor. Not too sweet. 4) strawberry guava drink. 9/10. Kids loved it. 5) Nora pasta 8/10. Pasta version of beef bibim bap. Interesting and flavorful. Good sizable dishes. Very generous servers. When we asked for extra kim chi, our server generously gave us a plate full of kimchi, the size of a medium rice bowl! read more

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Carbonara is a little too creamy and sauce in but otherwise the flavor is good. You can use the bread to dip. Gochujang chicken is just like a chimek chicken. Pretty good. Kids liked the kids menu patty and pancakes read more

I waited for the Whisper hype to die down a bit before making my visit. My party of four went for a late weekday brunch and arrived around 11am. Fortunately there is a Yelp waitlist available and I was able to get on a little before I arrived. Reservations were available on the day of my visit but I decided to just get on the Yelp waitlist. I did have to loop around a bit for parking and eventually got a spot a block away. The restaurant itself is quite roomy with an upper floor for additional seating. Ordering is done via QR code on the table. Since it was our first visit, we ended up ordering five items so we can try different things. First to arrive was the Seafood Bibimbap. This dish had a lot of seafood and was very flavorful; there was a hint of spice but I wouldn't say it was spicy at all. Next came The Morning Edition with scrambled egg, wagyu beef patty, sweet potato fries, and focaccia bread. The highlight of this dish was the sweet potato fries since they were very crispy and seasoned nicely. The scrambled egg and focaccia were nice and soft, though the wagyu beef patty unfortunately tasted like a basic hamburger patty. Sweet & Salt came next and it was a nice take on classic chicken and waffles featuring Korean fried chicken on a croffle. The fried chicken was juicy and fried perfectly, though it tasted more like regular fried chicken rather than Korean fried chicken. The croffle also tasted more like a very good waffle, perhaps since the juices from the chicken were seeping into the croffle. Next was the Crème Brûlée French Toast. The crème brûlée sauce was good but it would've been nice if it had torched sugar on top. This was probably our least favorite entree since it seemed basic relative to our other dishes. Lastly, we had the Cast Iron Stone Axe. After having the bibimbap, we felt this dish was a bit lacking, though it was nice that the crisp potato medley contained what seemed to be yucca. Overall, my party really enjoyed our meal at Whisper. Service was attentive and the ambiance of the restaurant was busy but not loud at all. Although the menu isn't the cheapest, the quality of the food makes it worth it. Whisper is one of the better brunch places in the area and I am looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Glad we have more brunch places opening up in San Mateo. The server recommended the kimchi pasta and I thought it was wayyy toooo creamy and thick for me. There was no hint of kimchi (the cream totally overpowered the dish) and only had a few shredded pieces of beef (2/5 star). The fried chicken croffle was better. The chicken was moist and juicy, and perfectly seasoned. However, the croffle missed the mark. It was a tad soggy and didn't have the crunch and chewy texture bite to it (3.5/5 star). read more

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This is the holy fusion brunch place of my dreams. The interior is a feast for the eyes. Majority of the dishes we had were great. We came on a rainy weekday for lunch and had no problems getting a table. Service was friendly and attentive. Particularly loved the creamy mushroom appetizer, though you have to order more bread as it only comes with 2 little slices. As well as the Kimchee carbonara. Very creamy and good balance of flavors. Just a little spicy. Definitely looking forward to returning and trying more dishes. read more

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I enjoyed every dish of this Korean fusion brunch place. The atmosphere is nice and the food is delicious. We came on a Thursday for brunch and it was packed already. Definitely glad we made a reservation first. Parking is street parking only with parking meters. Definitely need to come a little early to find parking. It was busy so the service was a little slow. But when we got the attention, the service was great. I would definitely want to go back to try different things. *Im not a pancake person but the matcha pancake is sooooo good. The matcha cream over the pancakes is such delicate combo. read more

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Heard there were new items on the menu and we wanted to try. Went for an early brunch and was seated straight away. Service was great especially our server Micki who was friendly. Ordered the Gogi Morning and Bossam Benny and both were delicious though I would prefer it with a croffle instead of a croissant base. The eggs were done so well that you could see it runny when you cut through it. Would definitely come back again read more

Whisper - Gogi Morning - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Food was decent Service was okay. Our plates came out dirty with food stuck to it. Ambiance was a bit loud like any other brunch places. Would I come back ? May be not. read more

My friend and I came here for lunch on Thursday. There were a lot of people but luckily we were seated right away without a reservation. The space looks way nicer than before. It's aesthetically pleasing, modern, and spacious. It's nice that there's second floor seating and high ceilings. The waiters provided good service and were friendly. For drinks, I got the Iced Mango Matcha Latte and my friend got an Iced Hojicha Latte. She said her latte tasted not too sweet, which is how it should be. I liked my drink as well, but it could use more mango. I noticed it was pretty much only smeared on the inside of the glass when I mixed it. We shared the Shoyu-Butter Corn Ribs and Truffle Cream Oyster Mushrooms. She liked the mushrooms better and I liked the corn ribs. For the mushrooms, they gave us two small pieces of bread, which wasn't enough for the plate of dip. She got the Kimchi Carbonara and said it's a good, shareable entree. I ordered the Sea & Green Benedict. I liked the twist of the croissant base. The shrimp was small though and there were only 5 pieces. I don't think it goes well in a Benedict because the point is to cut and eat everything together. I know they're new but here's some things I think they can improve-- -pricing: lattes were almost $10 and our total meal was $100 -wish they had more options for hot drinks. The special drinks were all iced -the drink menu is only available by QR code on the table even though they have physical menus for food Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. There's a lot of food options so I will come back to try more dishes! read more

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The food was really good! The place was cute, and I enjoyed their take on fusion. Portion was great too. There were many more items that I wanted to try on the menu so would like to go back. On the weekends you definitely want to get on the waitlist about 40min prior to save time. read more

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Visited on a Friday for lunch with a reservation and was seated promptly. Their service is really quick actually, I think our food came out not even 10 after we ordered. We tried the Sweet & Salt, Cast Iron Stone Axe, Kimchi Carbonara! Sweet & Salt: Presentation is beautiful! The chicken was juicy and crispy, but kind of overpowered the crispy airiness of the croffle. They give you pancake syrup on the side, nothing special. I wish they have a more unique sauce to it. Cast Iron Stone Axe: Meat was perfectly tender and potato bites were very crispy and flavorful. Every bite was amazing. Kimchi Carbonara: A good combo of kimchi and creaminess, but was salty in our opinions. I'd try some other pastas next time. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you can! The waitlist gets pretty long even on a Friday, probably worse on weekends. Love the presentations and ambiance of the place though! read more

I have some dietary restrictions, so I was really glad to see that they offer such a customizable option. The dish is called The Morning Edition, and you can choose your preferred protein, sides, and style of eggs. I also ordered a side salad for some extra greens, along with a hojicha latte. I especially loved how they prepared the potato medley that came with The Morning Edition. The potatoes were really flavorful and perfectly crispy, but surprisingly not oily at all. They tasted more oven-roasted than deep-fried, which I really appreciated. It felt indulgent without being too heavy, so I could enjoy them without feeling guilty afterward. read more

Whisper - The Morning Edition+ Side Salad+hojicha latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

Food was delicious! I shared the gochujang chicken and kimchi carbonara with my friend, and both did not disappoint! The chicken was very crispy and flavorful. The carbonara was rich and al dente. The sauce was thick and great to dip our bread in. One of my friends got an omelette and she said it was one of the fluffiest omelettes she's had. I also ordered the orange americano, and it was a nice refreshing pick me up. Our server Aliya (spelling?) was super friendly ! The inside is modern and cute. I wished they took reservations. We tried to join the waitlist on yelp but they don't even allow you to join until you are 10 miles away. Even with joining the waitlist we waited almost 2 hours. read more

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Went on a busy Easter Sunday as a party of 3 and waited for 30-40 minutes. The host was friendly and checked in with us to notify the table would be ready soon. We were seated on the second floor and although it was a bit of a tight space, I loved the aesthetic of decor. The ceiling high windows made the space feel bigger. The portions were decent and food was tasty. I was just disappointed with the korean fried chicken as I was expecting a bit more flavor. None the less the chicken was crispy and juicy. Would return when in the mood for a cutesy brunch. read more

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overall: 3/5 creme brulee french toast: 4/5 red dawn: 2/5, fried chicken w eggs benedict and i thought it was eh tbh the chicken batter was cold but hard and didn't care for it read more

Whisper - creme brulee french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This place is located in Downtown San Mateo and is street parking only. This place is brand new and just opened up 3 months ago. They do have a few parking garages but they are a few blocks away. I came here on a Saturday morning around 11am. I joined the wait list prior to arriving when I was driving here. I saw this place on TikTok and wanted to come. To check in, your whole party needs to be present. We were seated and were given water/menus immediately. You have the option to order via the QR code or with a server. They gave us time to look at the menu and even helped with recommendations. We got a Strawberry Matcha and a Mango Matcha. The Strawberry Matcha was more sweet and the mango was not really sweet. For food we ended up ordering the Matcha Pancake, The Sunday Chronicle Omelette, and the Gogi Morning. We all shared and agreed that the Gogi Morning was so good. That was my personal favorite. All portions are definitely sharing portions. The flavors were all delicious and the food presentation was great. The interior is very clean and modern. The service was great and our server was very helpful! This was such a cute brunch place and the menu was pretty similar to other modern brunch places. read more

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Got to visit the Whisper few weeks ago on a weekday and we made reservations just in case via Yelp. Parking was relatively easy to find on a weekday which was nice! What we ordered: - Hojicha latte: Yummy! I feel like it's a standard latte that you can't go wrong ordering. Hojicha latte has the nutty/toasted flavor and I ordered it with oat milk! - Kimchi Carbonara: Definitely recommend ordering this & sharing it! It was a huge plate for my friend & I but super creamy and delicious! - Shoyu Butter Corn: This one also was pretty tasty! It was also a rich seasoning flavor and goes well with the corn. - Crème Brûlée French toast: Super moist and soft! So delicious after eating all that food to finish off with the French toast! Overall it was a good food & service! Relaxing vibes and comfortable seats! It's definitely a place I'd go once in awhile for a nice treat as it is a bit pricer but overall good food! read more

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Came on a Friday for lunch and the place was super busy. Taking over Wursthall, the space is bright and airy with super tall ceilings. Ordering is through a QR code so if you need anything like water or condiments, you'll need to flag down some of the floating staff member. Butter Corn Ribs: Corn that is fried with nice flavors. Would order again. Gogi morning: The potato medley was crispy and delicious and loved the mix of regular and sweet potatoes. The benedict tasted as expected. Melting Archive: One thing that don't note is that it has jalapeños so keep that in mind when ordering. The potatoes were nice and crispy and the burger was solid. I wished the bacon jam was a bit more potent though. Would definitely come back! read more

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Really enjoyed our brunch here! The pancakes, salad, and pasta were all delicious, and everything tasted fresh and well-made. Would definitely come back again! read more

Food is really good! I came once for brunch and once for dinner. There's a larger menu for brunch but the dinner options are still pretty extensive. My favorite dish is the creamy oyster mushroom starter. Restaurant is beautifully decorated and spacious. read more

Whisper - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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