My first time here with friends. Beautiful place, clean, nice decor and love their table with secret drawers for silverware. Service was exceptional. We ordered Lu Rou lasagna, Spicy tofu and seafood (a fave), scallion croissant (a fave), crispy anchovy rice (a fave), duck breast special (a fave) and ice cream with black sesame caramel and nut brittle (a fave). Everything we ordered was delicious except the Lu Rou lasagna. The noodles were too soft/mushy. I highly recommend and can't wait to go back for more scallion croissant and crispy anchovy rice. read more

Came here as a group of 4. Located in downtown and in a really nice area overall, ambiance was amazing. It was easy to hold a convo. all the food was really delicious, some dishes were really experimental, would reccomend the croissant service was great, they explained the menu and each dish well would go back 10/10 read more

5 ! Amazing food and great service. Relaxing atmosphere. I forgot to take a picture but the scallion croissant, rou song butter is a must try. read more

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My favorite was the amberjack, followed by the scallion croissant. The chicken wings were great too!

A delightful experience! The chefs have brought together a mix of Asian flavors with a nod to their American upbringing to create truly yummy and unique dishes. We escaped the kids for a date night and the ambience was perfect for this. Cocktails were a great start, and even wines at the more affordable end of the wine list were excellent. The duroc pork and coonstripe shrimp were favorites and shall be on our list the next time we go back. read more

Yeobo Darling - Duroc pork - Taiwanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Yeobo, darling is a wonderful blend of asian food that will make you want to come back even before you leave. The dishes I had were extraordinarily flavorful and exquisite. The shrimp there was caught fresh from Half Moon Bay every morning. The shrimp skin was so thin that you could eat them whole. It was a delicious piece of shrimp that was perfectly crispy and allowed you to get the full salt and pepper flavor. The wagyu beef tartare tartlet, smoked soy, kohlrabi was an appealing and appetizing bite (but it was actually a lot larger than a bite) and you could taste the delectable smoked soy like water in a desert. The yeobo, darling chicken wings were surprisingly flavorful and not as spicy as you'd think it is, so if you like a little bit of spice you should definitely get this dish. The scallop, black bean, cauliflower was luscious and very delectable. This is one of those dishes that are great for sharing with your family or friends. The crispy anchovy rice was mind blowingly delicious. I have no idea what they put in the rice (not including anchovies), but the rice was surprisingly flavorful and piquant. The yeobo, darling kalbi and banchan were just glorious. Don't you hate it when your meat goes cold after too long? Well,at yeobo, darling they serve it to you in a warm stone plate that keeps your kalbi nice and warm for you. The cucumbers were cut in a delicate way. They were crisp and provided a nice contrast to the meat and rice. The kimchi was cut elegantly and was perfectly fermented. It had a nice kick of spice, so I would say the kimchi is for adventurous people. On my first bite of the lu rou lasagna I was stunned. The lu rou lasagna was one of the tastiest things I had. The noodles were made out of chrysanthemum and spinach which if you think that sounds unappealing you're in for a surprise. It is so easily chewable but some of them have a pleasant crunch. My most favorite was by far the scallion croissant. This is not a regular croissant. This is a blend of scallion pancake (a popular snack in Taiwan) and a croissant (a very popular snack from France.) The scallion taste really shines through. If you are bad at cutting, no need to worry because the scallion croissant is a pull-apart snack. If you would like to know how they molded the bread, they got the molds all the way from South Korea. But if you still don't really taste the scallion then you should add some of the rou song butter. The rou song butter is a great addition to the scallion because it brings out the flavor of the scallion. For dessert the dark chocolate mousse is really good if you like luscious things. The candied walnuts are also really great. You can definitely taste the banana flavor in the dark chocolate mousse. The milk soft cream, stone fruit is really rich and delectable. I don't know if they used some special kind of milk or what but it sure was delicious. The stone fruit was a pretty nice touch. It was the perfect combination. The service was great. Our server was very attentive. The food there was so good I wanted to reserve a spot from 5-7 and a spot from 7-9 immediately after I was done eating. I will definitely come back soon. read more

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The excellent service staff was very professional and efficient without being stuffy. And the prix fixe menu we were served was very tasty and innovative. I especially liked the custard dish that was served with the smoked trout roe. read more

Yeobo Darling - Custard with smoked trout roe. - Taiwanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

The price is more reflective of the location than the food. Scallion toast was delicious. Most everything else was unnotable read more

Yeobo Darling - Taiwanese Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Yeobo, Darling is exceptional. The flavors are vibrant, creative, and comforting all at once, with each dish honoring Korean and Taiwanese roots while feeling entirely new. The banchan, seasonal touches, and tea-infused cocktails make the meal feel abundant and thoughtful. More than just incredible food, it's an experience that feels nostalgic yet fresh, like being welcomed into a home you never want to leave. I'll be back (and my friends) most definitely. read more

Yeobo Darling has a beautiful ambiance and a wide variety of Asian dishes, and I was especially impressed by the exceptional service, attentive, warm, and professional. The food was good, but for the premium pricing, I was expecting more distinctive flavors and refinement. With a bit more focus on elevating the dishes to match the price point, this place could truly stand out. read more

Enjoyed our meal very much. Creative dishes, wonderful atmosphere. I loved their version of lasagna.

What a delightful experience it was dining at Yeobo, Darling. Like most, I looked at Yelp for photos of popular dishes prior to our dinner. This new twist on Taiwanese and Korean food piqued my curiosity on the flavors of each dish as I was scrolling through the photos. Everything looked so delicious! Experience & Ambiance: We were a party of 5 greeted with a genuine welcome by the hostess who seated us at our table. Tables were spaced out, typical to most fine dining restaurants with little touches in décor making it feel like we had our own space which gave an intimate feel. Our server was polite, attentive, and took the time to introduce us to the restaurant's unique cuisine along with answering any questions we had. Our food was served at just the right pace, allowing us to take our time to indulge on the flavors and savor each dish. Food: We tried a variety of dishes from starters to entrees to dessert. My favorite starter was the Kaluga hybrid caviar, sweet potato, beurre blanc dish. The photos don't do it justice until you have a taste of this delectable combination of varying flavors and texture. The scallion croissant was a treat. Not your typical Taiwanese onion pancake because it was so much more! Served loaf style, it was crispy/flaky on the outside, fluffy and doughy on the inside, and its unique butter leaves you wanting more. I unfortunately did not try the sweet petite oyster small bite, but my friends all agree it may have been the best raw oyster they've ever had. Try it so you don't regret it like me. For entrees, every dish was delicious! The amberjack and lu rou lasagna dishes left the biggest impression on me. I am a lasagna lover and the Taiwanese touch just amplified the flavors in a way where it left me wanting to scoop every last bit off the dish because it was THAT GOOD! Finally, the carrot cake dessert. If you aren't a fan of carrot cake, you may convert after trying a bit of this delightful finale to your meal. You may just order a second serving. Yeobo, Darling is not just a restaurant, it's an experience. From the warm welcome to the thoughtful dishes, it felt like an intimate space shared with dear friends and restaurant staff who treated you like a friend, rather than a customer. Each time one plate was devoured, we anticipated what the next dish would bring. If I could try every dish, I would because every dish was impressive. If this is on your list, I recommend you give this experience a try. read more

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I am utterly disappointed at how this restaurant cancelled my reservation the moment I arrived when they realized I had a baby. As a first time parent, I've never felt more discriminated in my life getting a reservation cancelled the moment I arrived because I had a baby. The hostess even had the audacity to push the blame back on me claiming that I had to book a three top instead of a two top. Like do they expect people to read through "Info" on their website closely when booking? At least put it on OpenTable when people are rushing to grab a reservation. My wife even offered to move our baby to a baby carrier and to sit on the inside away from the foot traffic but the hostess rebuffed us claiming that they had dishes with hot plates that would be of concern. Looking at the menu, there is technically only 2-3 dishes that would be of serious concern, but that sounded more like a weak excuse. Considering I drove at least 35 minutes from East Bay with a baby the least the hostess could do was rebook us for another date in the future. But nope, she just asked if I would be willing to come back at 9 PM. What kind of tone deaf question is that with a baby? This place should update its name to "Kkondae Darling" for how rigid and out of touch they are with their policies. I have no incentive to even come back here in the future after that traumatizing experience. The kitchen might have some Michelin pedigree but their service wouldn't even sniff the AAA guide for how they handled my situation. You would think after the whole Kis Cafe disaster with Luke Sung, they would try and be a little bit more understanding. A restaurant that can't even do the bare minimum and support young families, who potentially might be their future bread and butter, don't deserve my patronage. read more

Having recently had some of Seoul's fine dining establishments, Yeobo Darling stood up to the test and exceeded expectations. The food is very high quality and authentic but not over-the-top. Yeobo Darling will surely be a Menlo Park staple for many years. read more

Dined here about 2 months ago when they first opened. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't worth the hefty price tag that came with it. We ordered the oysters, wagyu tartlet and chicken liver mousse for our small bites. These were just ok, nothing very memorable about them. Next up, we ordered the scallion croissant, lu rou lasagna and kalbi for the mains. These were a lot better than the small bites. But $76 for the kalbi? The kalbi at San Ho Won in SF tastes a lot better for that price point. We ended with two desserts, the milk soft cream and karat cake. The milk soft cream tasted like McDonald's ice cream LOL. That's not a bad thing necessarily, but it was $14. The Karat cake was honestly the best thing there! It wasn't overly sweet and had the perfect amount of texture and frosting to go along with the soft cake. The service was super slow and disorganized, but that's probably cause they had just opened. The inside of the restaurant was decorated well but quite cramped and loud. When the party next to us left, they bumped into our drinks on our table because of how little room there was to get out. All in all, they have some great concepts but I do think that you can get food of similar quality at a better price elsewhere. read more

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I was really sad when Maum closed, and I was disappointed that Baobei couldn't make it at State street, so I was really excited to hear about Yeobo, Darling coming to Menlo Park. They finally opened a few weeks ago, and reservations are going fast! For alcohol, it's low ABV cocktails and wine. Corkage is $50, and in a bit of an unusual move, they actually politely discourage corkage. That said, their wine is interesting and clearly curated, and we found a 2005 Pontet Canet at a ridiculously good price (got the last bottle!) Food is an interesting take on traditional Asian dishes without being too much like weird fusion. We shared everything family style. - Wagyu beef tartare tartlet: short rib tartare marinated in smoked soy, topped with shredded kohlrabi. It's meant to be one per person, but it took me a few bites to finish. This was great with a glass of champagne to start - Scallion croissant: one of their new signature items, with rou song (pork floss) butter. The croissant loaf was great with lots of layers, but I do wish it had a bit more scallion because the scallion concentrated bites were amazing! - Yeobo, darling chicken wings: a bit reminiscent of banchan's sauce but with a more refined butter and also shishitos - Lurou lasagna: with chrysanthemum pasta. I like the idea of it, but it was a bit subtle - Morels: stuffed with shrimp paste in a Dashi broth and Brentwood corn. This was like Asian corn soup needs egg drop soup with beautiful morels - Scallops: 3 per order, with a velvety black bean sauce (less strong than the traditional flavor) and a cauliflower puree - Yeobo, Darling kalbi: Wagyu kalbi on a binchotan grill - super tender and flavorful. It comes with house banchan of kicker and cucumbers on the side - Crispy anchovy rice: served in a black pot but not fully like sizzling rice crispy. The anchovies are actually tiny crisped fish on top, so make sure to get those in each bite to maximize flavor and texture They do have the signature karat cake on the dessert menu, but we were too full for desserts. Despite that they just opened, pacing and food preparation was good, and the server was very knowledgeable about the menu. They also have complimentary house sparkling water, which I always appreciate. Yeobo, Darling is a really nice addition to the peninsula dining scene and is so different from anything else around here. I look forward to more interesting ingredient combinations and bolder flavors as they evolve their menu! read more

I really truly wanted to like this place, as it's been on my radar since it opened. But there are a few things I think they can improve on to make this the upscale joint they're striving to be based on their prices: 1) front of house staff didn't have great eye contact or strong greeting when we entered and stated our reservation. There were two ladies there; they just kept looking at the iPad and whispering to each other about where to place us. 2) the 6% surcharge wasn't listed anywhere on the main menu. This feels rather sneaky to me. Apparently it was on the drink menu side but we do not drink at all, so didn't even look at that menu. All SF restaurants I've been to list their surcharge on the front menus, always. 3) we sat for almost 10 minutes before our server even came around to greet us for the first time. He also did not ask about any food allergies. 4) we did not want to eat pork or beef so didn't order any of the mains. Our server strangely point blank said if we weren't ordering any of the mains, then our overall order seemed a bit imbalanced because we already chose 2 rice-based dishes. He didn't offer any suggestions until we asked further to "balance" our order but overall the interaction felt very awkward and a little unprofessional as if he was shaming us for not ordering a main protein. Might've just been a communication style thing but it was an odd manner I've never encountered before. 4) food was overall innovative, portions were quite small, and each dish was also very rich so be prepared to be filled up by that. Dishes were served pretty quickly at a good pace so really appreciated that. I also think everything was a bit overpriced, even for SF standards and this place is only on the peninsula 5) their pastries are so amazing though that they should seriously consider a bakery spinoff in their business. The croissant was perfection and so was the donut that came with the milk cream. Truly hats off to the pastry chef! Overall, glad we finally got to try this place. I think all of my gripes would not stand if they didn't charge such high prices. It's evident they're doing things right in the kitchen (hard product) but service/experience-wise (soft product), there is a lot of improvement needed for the price folks are paying. read more

We've been following the chef/owners since getting a pantry box from Maum during the pandemic, and trying Bao Bei & Karat Cake since Maum closed. We were so excited to finally try their new sit down restaurant Yeobo, Darling and it didn't disappoint! The space has a beautiful retro feel and the service was wonderful even on just their 2nd day of being open. The hardest part was probably not ordering one of everything because it all sounded so yummy. We went with ordering over half of the menu for 2 adults and 2 children, plus 2 desserts. While it's hard to pick a favorite since everything was so good, if we had to pick, I'd say my daughter's favorite was the salt & pepper coonstripe shrimp, my son's favorite was the scallion croissant with rou song butter, my husband's favorite was the kalbi and my favorite was the lu rou lasagna. The restaurant feels so versatile in that it can be a fancy celebratory meal but also a regular go-to spot for family meals. Bravo Yeobo! read more

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A lot of hype, small cold dining room, a disgusting leather curtain at the front door, and inhospitable staff.

Creative. Chic. Imaginative. Come before this restaurant becomes wildly popular. The husband-wife duo are true artisans who have come up with the most inventive fusion of tradition and contemporary. Their personal backgrounds and philosophy towards "Yeobo Darling" and life are inspiring and intriguing. Some of the most fantastical, uniquely conceived Asian-fusion, dishes I have tasted in the bay area. You can taste the thoughtfulness, craftsmanship and finesse that went into every dish. Mesmerising attention to detail, down to even the background music selection. This is what the bay area needs! read more

Service was good. Food could be better in general, especially for the price. Wagyu was our favorite.