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So many creative and yummy options! We were lucky and able to get a same day reservation at 5:15 pm on a Friday. Service is impeccable and it looked like there was more staff than tables when we arrived but over the course of dinner, as the rest filled up, it made more sense. We loved the custard appetizer. So smooth with great textures and flavors from the potato, fish roe and everything else in the bowl. The lasagna was very unexpected yet delicious with layers and ground meat. The pawns had great flavor and we liked the sausages and tomatoes it came with. I also love that the bodies were de-shelled as already. The cold noodle was very interesting with the foam. It's a very mild flavor so this dish is more about the presentation and textures. The scallops were fresh but not that interesting. I love Hokkaido scallops but I prefer them raw. This cook was good, just not that interesting. The spicy hot tofu soup was fine. It didn't feel different or elevated from what I've had at other places and a touch too salty for our tastes. There's plenty to try on the menu and would have loved to try the kalbi but our bill was quite pricey already. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try, it's a great treat and dining experience.
I've been eyeing this Korean Taiwanese fusion restaurant for a while now and thankfully we were able to snag somewhat last minute reservations for the day before our 5 year wedding anniversary (and it was wonderful timing because I went into labor the same night and delivered on our actual anniversary!) We ordered four dishes from section two. We weren't sure if it would be enough food, but it ended up being a perfect amount (perhaps because I was pregnant and there wasn't much more room in my belly haha). My husband started off with the wagyu beef tartare tartlet, which he enjoyed. For our four shared dishes, we got: 1. Scallion Croissant: This one was my fav! Recommend eating it all fresh while the texture stays crisp on the outside. The rou song (meat floss) flavor from the butter didn't come out as much as I'd like it to but I still enjoyed the Asian twist to the croissant. 2. Yeobo, Darling Chicken Wings: It didn't feel very special, but I'm always down for chicken wings. Could've been more tender. I enjoyed the shishito peppers that come with it. 3. Lu Rou Lasagna: A fusion of two things I really love! Lu Rou is slow braised minced pork belly. I forgot what the green "pasta" is made out of, but it was tasty. I had to get the chili oil on the side (due to my husband's spice intolerance). Not sure how it would have been with the chili oil incorporated into the dish, but I didn't think the chili oil added much. I bet Lao Gan Ma (chili crisp + chili oil) would've been superb with it. 4. Chilled Perilla Somyun: This was a refreshing dish, which helped balance out the other heavier dishes. I wasn't super wowed at first bite, but enjoyed it more and more with each new bite. I wanted to try the Wagyu Kalbi, but the price point is more than what I'm comfortable with. We opted out of dessert, but were pleasantly surprised when they brought out a small dessert for our anniversary. It was some sort of roll with chocolate over it, yum! Service was great. I appreciate that they inquire about food allergies prior to ordering. Throughout the meal, they always made sure our water cups were filled. The food itself doesn't necessarily make me want to come back a second time, but it was great as a one time date night spot!
A rising star was just added to the @michelinguide earlier this year. Finally scored a reservation to see what the hype is about. They serve Korean-Taiwanese fusion with a family-style menu made for sharing - split into snacks, appetizers, and entrées, plus a separate dessert menu. We went all in and ordered a little bit of everything... aka a full feast. Snacks: oysters, beef tartare Apps: scallion croissant, chicken wings, lu rou lasagna Entrées: kalbi & banchan, crispy anchovy rice, ssam greens Dessert: house-made donut + soft serve Everything looked sooo pretty--even the little details like the greens. Portions are on the smaller side for the price, but some dishes really stood out. Loved how tender the kalbi was, and the croissant was crispy with a strong scallion aroma. The rou song & butter combo was such a smart touch. Don't skip dessert - the donut was super soft and not too sweet, especially with the soft serve. Overall, a really creative and harmonious blend of flavors. Service was attentive and checked in often throughout the meal.
Really an amazing experience overall. This place was really hard to get a reservation, but I was very fortunate to get a reservation on a weekday for dinner. It was as good as expected, I really enjoyed the croissant bread and the Uni potato, the galbi was amazing but the highlight for me was the icecream!!! The texture and flavor was one of the best icecream dessert I ever had. Definitely recommend this Korean restaurant 10/10!
TLDR; For a highly regarded restaurant designed to fuse Asian flavors with a very modern twist; I was left unimpressed for the high dollar amount. ---- Finally got a reservation for a Friday night for a group of 4. After seeing many reviews and videos online about the scallion pancake, I was very excited to finally grab a slot. When entering, the restaurant is quaint with a modern, minimalist interior. It's very small but def felt intimate. Our waiter was friendly and gave a thorough description of the menu since it was our first time. He was also receptive to our jokes when made especially when I didn't like the drink I ordered (the one with the corn liquor). For the food, unfortunately nothing really stood out to me, except for the somyun. For me, I am not a huge fan of milky things or cold noodles (just a preference of mine), but this was surprisingly the best dish for me as it hit the all or most of my flavor requirements. I think it's the creamy pine nuts that really held it together. Everything else as you can see in my receipt was nothing to rave about. Chicken wings were good but again, it didnt taste unique or told me this was a signature dish - like the reviews or TikToks. Oh and if you want a bowl of rice, it's $6 each lol. Even though the drinks were not to our liking but the staff were nice to take back my original drink and exchange it for the yuzu smash. But even that didn't make up for the disappointment that much. It was just very sour with a little amount - not that I needed more. We were expecting more for an upscale and hard to get place, but for the price you pay, I would not recommend this to anyone I know. Even as a special occasion I must say this was not worth it for me and my friends.
I came here for my birthday and had a solid experience overall. The service was nice and great throughout the night, which I always appreciate. The standout dishes for me were the scallion croissant, the lu ruo lasagna, and the chicken liver wafer appetizer. I also thought the beef tartar tart was tasty. On the other hand, the dumpling soup was just ok and didn't really hit the same high notes as the other plates. I really liked the Korean and Taiwanese fusion of flavors; the profile felt very familiar to me. While the meal wasn't mind-blowing, it was enjoyable and it gave me a lot of inspiration and interesting combination ideas to try out at home with my own cooking. One letdown was the birthday recognition. They stuck a candle on my dessert and that was it, which felt a bit disappointing since I was hoping for something that made the occasion feel a little more special. That said, I will definitely return to try some of the other dishes on the menu.
Advice: don't be misled by influencers on tiktok or Instagram. It's best to go back to the days of Yelp where people weren't doing it just for likes . I was so disappointed with this page and I think even three stars is too generous. Here's what we got and my rating for each one 3/5- scallion bread - the bread was served warm and with a light butter with pork floss or as they like to cal it "rou song" (mandarin phonetic spelling) . This was very oily and the bread wasn't dense so you needed to hard the bread down as you cut it . Which I found messy. It was a little too greasy for me 3/5 - Kaluga hybrid cavier - this was a little bit sweet mixed with the saltiness of the cavier. This was good but it was also something that was easily forgetable. 2/5 lu rou lasagna - this was the biggest disappointment. It just tastes like a minced beef dish with a sweet Bolognese sauce. Nothing special. 3/5 wagyu kalbi - the flavors for this dish was good. However the quality wasn't was good as some of the pieces were just fat. Which left us with a lot that we weren't able to eat. 3/t -Karat cake - Overall, for the prices, quality and quantity of the dishes, you are better off somewhere else. If you want good quality wagyu, you can get more for a better price at 10 Butchers.
This place was great! We went on a Wednesday night and didn't have a reservation, but we were seated at the bar after a 10 minute wait. The restaurant was nice and cozy inside, and the servers were all very nice. - The beef tartare was quite flavorful - it was garnished with sesame oil and asian sauces and almost reminded me of poke. - the scallion croissant was quite buttery and flaky. I like that it can easily be split into 4 pieces, though I low-key wished that the rousong could be stuffed inside the croissant itself. - the lu rou lasagna was super duper flavorful. It was so so good
Came back for boyfriend's birthday and we genuinely enjoyed all of our choices. I was very appreciative for the staff who knew the menu thoroughly and took time to point out all the hidden shellfish on the menu (even the fish sauce had shrimp in it!). We had the butternut squash which was just as dreamy as the first time and the Lu rou lasagna which boyfriend also really enjoyed. New for both of us was the amberjack for which I really enjoyed the play on texture and taste of the sea with the seaweed oil. For mains we shared the duroc pork collar which was so tender and unctuous and the anchovy fried rice which was my personal favorite of the two. It was sweet and sticky on the bottom reminding me of zhongzi and then crispy with the tiny Korean anchovy on top. Would have this again! To round out dessert we tried the bergamot parfait which was light and bright with citrus, yet decadent with the sago and creamy meringue. It was the perfect way to end the meal. Plus, the birthday candle was cute! The only reason why I still have this at a 4 is that this time the dining room was unexpectedly loud. It was actually difficult to hear each other across the table which didn't seem to fit the ambiance that Yeobo is trying to have.
A really fun Taiwanese-Korean fusion spot that hits both comfort and creativity. The scallion croissant bread with rou song butter was a standout--perfectly flaky with a savory scallion aroma. The fried chicken wings were crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and well-seasoned without feeling too heavy. The Gulf prawns with Taiwanese sausage and kumquat delivered a great balance of flavors. The karat cake tied everything together with crispy edges and a soft, flavorful interior packed with umami. The soju cocktails were a nice surprise, especially the yuzu smash--refreshing, citrusy, and dangerously easy to drink. Service was excellent and thorough--attentive without being overbearing, with great pacing and thoughtful recommendations.
My boyfriend managed to snag a resy here for Valentine's Day after I mentioned I wanted to check this place out. The one thing I was looking forward to trying the most--the scallion croissant bread with rou song butter--was HEAVENLY. It was served perfectly warm with countless pillowy layers and had a crisp but not too hard exterior. The rou song was a scattered topping on the butter, but I kind of wished it was more integrated into either the bread or butter so it wouldn't fall off so easily. I could have downed two loaves of that bread easy. The rest of the Valentine's Day menu consisted of canapés and many seafood heavy courses--highlights included the hokkaido scallop and duck breast with pureed squash. I thought the Taiwanese beef cavatelli was a similar spin on their famous lu rou lasagna, but the green pasta was a little tough and not our favorite. The abalone jook was stunning visually and very flavorful but quite a large portion. And of course, dessert completed the meal. Ther signature Karat cake was one of our favorites with a not too sweet cream cheese frosting and spiced crumb. Service couldn't have been better in any way. Great addition to bay area fine dining scene, definitely deserve their recently acquired Michelin star.
A Korean Taiwanese modern fusion elevated cuisine in a neighborhood, casual fine dining blanket. For those who remember Maum, you can see the familiar brush strokes. Yeobo Darling provides creative small plates à la carte dining, ok service and questionable value. The food was creative, fun and balanced. Despite mostly ordering items that were heavily recommended to us by multiple people, we were a bit underwhelmed; expected more highlights given the hype, price, and the type of restaurant they are going for. The best dish by far and away was the scallion croissant with rou song butter. Basically, scallion pancakes creatively reimagined with pork floss butter that added a savory component and paired beautifully. This collaboration with the Baker Next Door is honestly worth being sold separately as a to go item. The only thing I wish it had was a bit more scallions on the inside. On the other hand, the lu rou lasagna was even more creative combination but the flavors felt flat and came short of expectations. Would I take this over a solid lu rou or a classic lasagna? Probably not. Would I reorder if came again? No. The chicken wings' sauce was creative and nicely balanced but par of the KFC course and not distinctive enough. Similarly, by the end of the meal I forgot we even had the oysters with white kimchi and I swear it's not the Alzheimer's kicking in extra early, I hope. Their specialty Karat cake was not too sweet and well balanced with unique frosting but not sure it lived up to the insane levels of hype. The kalbi was melt in your mouth delicious and the anchovies rice paired well with it but at the price point you can get the same (or higher) quality meat in many places. Not to undermine the recipe, it was prepared well but it's hard to mess up a high quality cut. The banchan was a little too neutral and plain to really cut through the deep richness of the meat. Lastly, to end on a high note, the Santa Barbara sea urchin, potato, kombu bite was amazingly delicious. The highlight was absolutely the potato pave which was prepared to perfection and it paired nicely the briny and salty uni. And I expected nothing less for a nearly $30 bite. Even when comparing to high end sushi prices, there are a lot of other bites at that price point I'll choose before this. And therein lies my dilemma with Yeobo Darling. When you are paying a minimum of $200+ per person to barely feel satiated, you fairly start to compare your experience with others in that bracket and unfortunately that's where the shortcomings become even more evident. The creativity is there but the flavors, uniqueness and memorability were a bit more shaky. Simply put, the value you're getting is in question. The service also fell short of expectations for this caliber of restaurant. Yeah it's a casual fine dining place but I've come to expect a lot more in comparison. It already started off shaky with having to wait 15 minutes after our reservation time despite arriving early, next to the door that was seriously leaking in the cold, windy air from the outside; not a very premium experience. Similarly, at our booth table, the windows were leaking cold air the whole time. Being at the corner we also felt like a bit of an afterthought for our server and I was trying to get the attention of the staff a few times throughout the meal to no avail. Thankfully the back waiters were on top of refilling our water but that's the only part of the service that lived up to expectations. At half or even two-thirds of the price, I'd feel much more positive about the experience because my expectations would be lower. At the caliber they're aiming for, there were simply too many shortcomings - from the meal, to the service, to the hard product. The competition at that price point is strong and when you come with a lot of hype and swing hard, you better not miss.
Boyfriend and I have been seeing a lot of reels about Yeobo Darling, so we were really excited to try this place out when he was able to get a reservation on OpenTable. Unfortunately, we did not understand the hype after we tried it out ourselves. Unlike other reviews, we got to the restaurant 5 minutes before our reservation, and we were seated within 10 minutes. (When we checked in, the hostess told us our table is almost ready, as the table just got their bill.) The restaurant had dimmed lights, but still bright enough to see well. I'm actually a fan of the curtains that splits up the tables. I think it cancels out the noise level, and it helps to be fully present in the conversation on the table. We got the St. Simon oyster, honeynut squash, scallion croissant, gulf prawn, duroc pork collar, and karat cake. The only thing that surprised us and thought it matched the hype and the way the restaurant is designed was the honeynut squash. Everything else was just ok, considering all the circumstances.
2 months ago
Yeobo Darling was amazing! As a Korean, I really appreciated how thoughtfully Korean cuisine flavors were integrated into the food -- from the side dishes to the mains, everything felt intentional and well-executed. My absolute favorite was the anchovy rice. It was so flavorful and comforting, and honestly unforgettable. The galbi was also excellent -- very well seasoned, super tender, and paired perfectly with the rice. Such a satisfying combination. The scallion croissant was another standout -- truly one of a kind and a must-try. I also enjoyed the potato jeon with uni; the flavors were delicate and well balanced, though I did feel the portion was a bit small for the price. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that beautifully blends Korean flavors in a creative way. Highly recommend! read more
8 months ago
We really really wanted to like this place but almost everything did not meet expectations. If I'm paying this much for food I would expect more. All the dishes were kind of tiny and the taste was not mindblowing. The food came out very well presented on picture, but in reality, they were incredibly small. The service was good and attentive except for a comment made by our server that made us feel like he was judging our food selection, which was really weird and a little condescending from him. This commentary/vibe left a poor taste for the rest of the night. The tables were super closely packed and it was hard to have a conversation without basically talking to the next table. If this place wants to give the vibe of somewhat finer dining, then this table placements are giving the opposite. Overall, did not enjoy this experience for what was advertised. I found this place off TikTok where many people enjoyed the food and experience, but when we went, it was a complete miss. read more
8 months ago
Good ambience. The food is not my style. The appetizer is too exotic for me. The best part was the beef. That was delicious. Everything was great though from service to the food. It just isn't for me. But I wouldn't knock points off for something subjective. My friends who came with me loved it. I liked the risotto and mocktail. Easy parking in this area read more
My super cool friends took me here for a birthday dinner. Cool vibes and the place was full. Started with the spring garlic custard with trout roe and heart of palm, it was super smooth and great flavor with pops of salt from the trout roe 8.2/10. I wish this dish came with a little cracker or toast though. I was super excited to try the scallion croissant, the croissant texture was good, but overall the scallion flavor was weak and it could have used a little salt and it was $24 5.5/10. My favorite dish was the coonstripe salt and pepper shrimp. It was super crispy and the sauce was exceptional and bright 9/10. The chicken wings were a riff on Korean fried chicken. This was a decent wing and was quite juicy, the peppers were very tasty as well; but I wish the chicken was a bit more crispy 7/10. Next we had the dumpling soup with morel mushrooms stuffed with shrimp. The dumplings were made well, this dish could also use some salt 7/10. The durok pork collar with bonchon was good. The pork was super tender and had a really good spice kick to it, but the bonchon was not good 9/10 for the pork 4/10 for the bonchon. We also had the crispy anchovy koshihikari rice, tasty and different 7.4/10. The service was good and the server was knowledgeable about all the dishes. The portions are definitely on the small side and the price is on the high side. One thing I think is terrible is the optional 6% Quality of Loge sure charge that they add on the bill, if it's optional don't put it on the bill and make it awkward to ask for it to be removed. read more
*foodie DEETS here* - 06.20.25's visit, review #213 (late post tho written out then) Just opened Fri, the 13th, d/t Menlo Park. Unique Korean-Taiwanese fusion by hub & wife duo, formerly of one Michelin star Maum, but 1st time chef-owners. Godsis & I had GNO scheduled. Considered other spots before making 5:45p rezzies for 5th nite of service here. T L D R . . . Mid tastes, very rushed service, & SKETCH biz practice to pass along employee benefits onto consumers. NO such thing as "mandate" in SM county, unlike SF. (see proof). Even said optional in tiny print on the menu, but not on the receipt for u to actually opt out. U also tip on this bogus fee, WTF?! Don't shell out $73 (23%+) just for service like us & be ready w/ ~$200pp. If u still insist on banging ur head against their wall, lu rou lasagna was a must & coonstripe shrimps were fresh, crunchy noms. Scallops were my fav of 9 shared dishes. Skip drinks unless u want low-ABV. Parking lot avail in back. V I B E S . . . Greeted by 2 hostesses. As a former restaurateur & consultant, I'd say that's unnecessary overheard for a small venue. Entering into contemporary space w/ neutral tones, soft lighting & sheer curtain dividers was personally nostalgic of 1 of my previous endeavors. Sssqueezed my fat arse thru ~8"(!) between tables to get into banquette seat. (see kalbi pic). N O M S . . . Ordered the following: - s&p coonstripe shrimp w/ garlic aioli, 19. | NOMS. sm, fresh, sweet & crunchy to eat whole incl fried shell - chix liver w/ pineapple cubes & cilantro, 11. ea (now 12.) | creamy on bland, uncomplimentary e-tray (Jap ice cream cone vessel) - lu rou lasagna, 31. (now 34.) | unique MUST! braised pork shoulder in 5 layers of mum leaf pasta, béchamel dollops & parm throughout - scallion croissant w/ rou song butter, 24. | from Baker Next Door in Redwood City & warmed here, uhhhh - perilla somyun, 24. | Skip. Chilled thin noodles w/ pine nut, sweet rice foam/sauce. Server described as "ramen," but def non-classic. - scallops (3), subtle black bean, creamy cauli purée & bb cabbage? 39. (now 42.) | FAV, but can't go wrong unless overcooked. We just love scallops & sauce. - wagyu kalbi (8oz) & banchan, 76. | rich, tender slabs. Kimchi didn't taste better than the Costco tub I ate all wk tho. Actually had an unpleasant stench, prob from the in-house fermentation. D'serts - milk soft cream, stone fruit, 14. | creamy in-house soft serve w/ 2 diff milks from Alexander Farms (clean, grass fed cows w/o antibiotics or hormones), local apricots & peaches from K&J Orchards. Godsis had high hopes, but just aiight. - Karat Cake®, 14. | Chef Meichi's trademark was disappointing atm, but leftovers on its own @ 2:30a was moist, pillowy goodness! cinnamon sprinkle, mild cream cheese & 24K gold flakes If more in our party, would've also tried: - wings, 20. | both interested, but foodie friend rec to skip this kfc to try more unique dishes - amberjack (kampachi), 26. | firm, fatty - pork collar & banchan, 48. - crispy anchovy rice, 18. (now 19.) - dark choc mousse, 16. | "in-house, light, velvety style w/ banana cream pudding on top, injeolmi Korean soybean powder used on pastries, & chopped walnuts" D R I N K S | SKIP . . . - Natural Oasis Soju Cocktail (fruitiest), 17. | eh, no alkie taste or effects. tried the edible flower, but unpleasant unlike others. - Tea & Guava Spritz, 15. | "nothing special" mocktail S E R V I C E . . . - Nice, but uncomfortably rushed service esp for fine dining - Informative servers, but caught us off guard. Right after being seated, ours came to word vomit w/o getting us started w/ drinks. - Then we were bombarded w/ dishes flying out like a cheap Chinese resto. Surprised they didn't know how to pace at all esp w/ the GM's experience in the industry. Couple more items came out even after I asked them to stop firing. Annoying AF & stressful to work thru FIVE dishes all at once! It was eventually a good break to catch up on noms & convos before entrees & d'serts later. "SM Mandate" is NOT a thing, unlike SF. Law also states to clearly disclosed surcharges on the menu. Guess tiny print counts. Receipt should read "optional" too so u could actually opt out!! $18 "mandate" + our $3 tips on that f'ing line item! + $53 actual tips = $73 (23.4%) to $313 f&b, pretax. (see pix). Left a very bad, lingering taste in my mouth.... - Return? unlikely for me - Restroom sitch (helps gauge resto's cleanliness): Appreciated lil touches of hand cream & air freshener. No seat covers, which is rare. Hope they will or have made the minor addition since. - Out the door for 2ppl: 400. Many better places at that price point. - Apple Pay: Yep, who doesn't these days?...but no handheld to ur table. Had to weirdly walk up to their service station in back. P.S. Show this Asian sista some love for the time spent by SMASHing a reaction & FOLLOW if u don't already!! ;-P Thx, may there be better experiences in our futures, cheers... read more
24 days ago
The split reviews were a warning we should have heeded. Our experience was highly underwhelming, and the high prices definitely do not match the quality of food or service. Service was stiff, cold, and disorganized. We weren't allowed to sit 10 minutes early despite plenty of available tables, and we waited another 10 minutes to order drinks because our waiter was new and untrained. When clearing our half-eaten plates, he cluelessly assumed we were just "full." No one seems to care. Our waiter enthusiastically recommended the $76 Kalbi entree, the most expensive item on the menu. It turned out to be a massive disappointment. It was served without rice, lettuce, or traditional banchan, just some pickled cucumber and house made kimchi. It was incredibly oily (not cooked at high heat to render the fat) and overly salty to be eaten as-is. When I pointed out the saltiness to the head waitress, she dismissively called it "decadent" and tried to push an $18 anchovy fried rice to "compliment" the salty meat, as if I needed more salt. The "housemade" kimchi was flat and boring. My "mocktail" was just a marked-up supermarket drink. Other dishes felt outsourced and reheated. The only good item was the bread, which was outsourced. Save your money. A true disappointment. read more
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4 months ago
Honestly, enjoyed every single bite here - there were no misses! I especially liked the scallion croissant, amberjack, perilla somyun, and crispy anchovy rice. Our waitress Angela was kind and attentive. Perfect spot for a date night, although prices are a little high for the portion size. read more
7 months ago
Overall: ambiance is intimate and upscale, yet unpretentious. Food was very good and a little untraditional, blending traditional dishes with Taiwanese and Korean ones. I'd prefer coming with a group of 3-4 so you can try more dishes. My soju cocktail was very good, cocktail selection had a lot of tea infusions. Highlights for me were the chicken liver mousse and kalbi. Would come back for a special occasion, as it's a small place and a little pricey (our party of 3 bill was around $400 and we were satiated but not overly full). From the menu: Chicken Liver Mousse ($12 each): Silky chicken liver mousse served inside a delicate, crispy rice wafer. I don't normally love liver but it was delicious, likely because of the pineapple and cilantro toppings which balanced out the heaviness and added unique flavor notes. One of my favorites of the night! Scallion Croissant ($24): Must order, flaky, pull-apart loaf served with rou song (pork floss) butter. Each croissant loaf has four pieces, each with the green onion hidden inside. Bread was so soft. Yeobo, Darling Chicken Wings ($22): Very crisp and tender, lots of flavor. Chilled perilla somyun, pine nut, sweet rice ($25): Reminds me a little of macaroni and cheese but in a noodle format in terms of the texture. I enjoyed trying this but only in small portion. Lu Rou Lasagna ($34): A creative fusion of Taiwanese braised pork (lu rou fan flavors) in an Italian lasagna format. Tasty, liked how they used the won ton wrap. Yeobo, Darling Kalbi ($76): High-quality wagyu short ribs served with traditional banchan (side dishes). Delicious!!! Wrap this in lettuce with the kimchi and pickled cucumber and seaweed (one Korean, one Taiwanese); we also paired with the rice. Crispy anchovy, koshihikari rice ($19): This one was a little bit of a miss for me. Milk Soft Cream ($14): Served with black sesame caramel and nut brittle. So good!! We opted for the $8 fried donut add on, which could be skipped but shouldn't be if you're with a group (just need one to two bites). read more
We tried this place back in October and were excited for this Korean and Taiwanese fusion. The restaurant had a moody and upscale feel to it. The highlights were the scallion croissant and rou song butter, uni toast, chicken wings, wagyu kalbi, Brentwood corn soup. Some of these dishes I've never tried before and were truly novel. Definitely worth a visit to try all these inventive dishes but the price makes me hesitate to come back. read more
9 months ago
I made a reservation for a Wednesday evening to celebrate me and Allen's anniversary, a month in advance. I'm glad I did - the place was packed already before we even came at 6pm, and definitely continued to have a steady stream of other parties during the evening! What a hidden (or not so hidden given all the social media presence) gem in South Bay! I love Korean and Taiwanese cuisine, so this was like the perfect marriage between the two cultures. Service: our server was Charles, he was very fun and professional, and gave us our space but came over to help when we needed. Everyone else here is great too! Ambiance: definitely for special occasions, but I also saw people with their kids here so that was super cute too. You don't have to dress up fancy for this, people wore all different attires. Menu: we were told to skip the small bites, so we went straight for the bigger dishes (all family style). 1. Scallion bread: SO GOOD. I would get this over and over again if it's something sold at a local bakery. Maybe they should freeze these and sell them?!?! 2. Chicken wings: yum! Nothing could be wrong - juicy, deep fried, sweet and tangy sauce on top. The peppers that it came with were yummy to munch on 3. Lurou Lasagna: I enjoyed this dish too, and it was definitely very filling. The pasta was unique! The only slight issue I had was that the lurou was a bit too sweet for me - I like it a bit more savory. 4. Pork collar: YUM!!! Wow. So soft, juicy and tender. The sauce is on the sweeter side, which was my only small gripe. It came with 2 refreshing side dishes that was a nice contrast. 5. Anchovy fried rice: I don't usually eat anchovies but this was delicious! Each grain was visible and cooked well with a nice char, and was a nice palette cleanser to eat with the pork. 6. Karat Cake: I love carrot cakes, it's one of my top 3 desserts of all time. The frosting on this was quite unique - it didn't taste like your traditional buttercream, and almost tested like a smooth and whipped texture that I can't put my hands on. Delicious! 7. Omi Cha: I had to order a non alcoholic drink during the lasagna order because it was so heavy and rich for me, I needed something to cut it besides water. This was a refreshing touch that lasted all of dinner. Overall I would love to come here again. It was a fabulous dining experience! read more
I managed to find reservations on a whim but also can't believe how difficult it was to get a reservation. As for food, surprisingly the chicken wings were what stood out for us. We also really enjoyed the kaluga hybrid caviar. For the chilled perilla somyum, we were unsure of it but enjoyed it towards the end of it. We just wished it actually had more of the perilla flavor. If you like carrot cake, then the karat cake is a must! As for drinks, we tried the Vesper, Yuri Smash, Jasmine Sour and Natural Oasis. Natural Oasis is the only one that really stood out. Scallion croissant: 3.5/5 Darling chicken wings: 5/5 Karat cake:5/5 Kaluga hybrid caviar: 5/5 Chilled perilla somyun: 4/5 Smoked duck porridge: 4/5 The inside is quite cozy but the tables are really close to each other. Our server, Linda, was nice and attentive, checking in to see how the food and drinks were. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and the food but don't think we'll be coming back anytime soon. read more
7 months ago
Yeobo darling is a romantic nicer dining restaurant. You needa book the place with bookings opening 1 month in advanced. Overall vibes are low lighting with a korean taiwanese fusion place With the mixed reviews we definitely catered towards what was good Sea urchin - fantastic taste and easily melted in your mouth Honey butternut custard - silky smooth texture with great flavor mixing between squash, potatoes, and honey Scallion croissant - definitely everyone's favorite and highly recommend. Very unique texture and taste. The pork floss was hard to taste but still good! Smoked duck risotto - this tasted very standard but was still pretty good with good smoky duck flavor Perillay Somyun - classic korean blended tofu noodles, which you can't go wrong with but still overall good Natural oasis - very neutral tea cocktail that is very refreshing and a good palette cleanser for the meal Guava spritz - pretty good overall flavor for the non alcoholic Server was very attentive and made sure our needa were met! Parking is easy in the lot behind it Overall would recommend, for birthday dinners! read more
Lovely choice for a date night or girls night out. The restaurant is quite tight with limited seating so highly recommend making a reservation if that's not required already. The restaurant is very modern and dimly lit giving a romantic Korean cafe vibe. Other than the cute vibes, the next thing you may notice is the large amount of waiters and waitresses. The service was immaculate with everyone super attentive. A bottle of water was left on our table but we never got a chance to pour our own water as somebody will immediately come and refill your cups the moment it's low. We sat at a table in the middle of the restaurant and instead of simply reaching over to pour water for the other side of our small table, the servers walked around 3 other tables to come pour water for the people sitting on the other side. The food itself was good with very fresh ingredients. However, it IS on the pricier side. Portion sizes are small and they recommended 5-7 items for 4 people from their courses. While the flavors were good, I can't say it was anything unique if you're regularly having Korean and Taiwan food. The duck was delicious though and was a special not on the menu that night. In my opinion, it was the most unique dish as typically Asian cuisines serve ducks roasted and not rare. PSA: they charge $10/person if you bring your own dessert read more
A great new addition to Menlo Park - polished, modern and classy. The food is a bit pricey, but the flavors and presentation shows complexity - you can tell it's run by chefs with fine-dining backgrounds. The Korean beef were the standout for me - tender, deeply marinated, and cooked just right. All the dishes felt on the smaller side, but everything we tried was flavorful and thoughtfully put together. When they first opened, reservations were almost impossible to get, but it's definitely gotten easier lately. Service is warm and attentive, and overall vibe makes it great for a date night or a nice dinner with friends. A bit of a splurge, but a lovely spot if you are looking for elevated Korean Taiwanese flavors in the area. read more
8 months ago
This place is the bomb. As a Bay Area native, the team behind Yeobo Darling is hitting all of the culinary notes I grew up with in a super-elevated setting: nostalgia with a fine dining flair. Literally obsessed. It goes without saying that one MUST order the scallion croissant loaf: they told me that a majority of diners order it, and for good reason. So so good and incredibly nostalgic for this writer who grew up on scallion pancakes. Definitely save room for dessert because they are large in size and quite delicious. Karat Cake, in its fame, is particularly delicious. Service is warm, informative, and welcoming. Everything was thoroughly explained which was welcomed and appreciated. I'm also OBSESSED with their custom tables, which have drawers that perfectly fit additional sets of cutlery?? Like what???? Such taste, need for my house. I wish Yeobo Darling was my home dining room and I'm sure I'll be back to make it so :P read more
A very unique and inventive restaurant for special occasions! We shared multiple small dishes, and definitely loved some more than others, but nothing was bad at all. Favorites that'd we'd order again: * Honeynut squash custard, smoked trout roe * Petite greens (surprisingly one of our favorites of the night, the dressing was so good!) * Lu rou lasagna - so hearty and rich, and the best value! * Wagyu kalbi - melts in your mouth, have to get it with ssam greens What we felt was good but wouldn't order again: * Chicken liver - tasty, but pricey for such a small bite * Wagyu beef tartare tartlet - liked the fine mince and texture, but lacking in flavor * Chicken wings - these would be great at a normal restaurant, but not at a restaurant like this * Crispy anchovy rice - not bad when eaten with some kalbi, but doesn't stand up on its own * Banchan - the cucumbers and kimchi that came with the kalbi was just okay * Karat Cake - good, but I'd rather try the other desserts next time Service was extremely attentive and friendly, with great explanations and recommendations. Very quick to refill water, replace dishes, etc. We're definitely open to coming back again to try some new dishes and reorder our favorites. read more
2 months ago
absolutely love yeobo darling & wish there were more restaurants like it in the bay area! it's a great spot for date nights. this was my first time trying modern korean-taiwanese fusion, so it was a unique culinary experience! i'd highly recommend making a reservation for evening dinner times & weekends. the service was top notch. the servers were very attentive, constantly refilling our waters & clearing our plates before we even asked. we accidentally dropped one of our chicken liver tartlets before we could try it, and our server immediately helped us get a new one. as for the food, - scallion croissant with rou song (pork floss) butter - this alone deserves 5 stars!! the croissant has a crispy exterior with fluffy, buttery layers on the inside. so incredible. - wagyu beef tartare tartlet - really yummy! the beef is fresh, and this was so good that i wish it was larger - chicken liver tartlet - this wasn't my cup of tea, but my partner really enjoyed it! - lu ruo lasagna - this really grew on me! i didn't like it at first, but there was something about the savory meat sauce that kept me going back for another bite. it's a really creative take on lasagna! i think the wonton wrappers they use are spinach-flavored - yeobo darling kalbi & banchan - the kalbi itself was super tender, but it's really pricey for the amount you get. i also wish there was more banchan. i wasn't a huge fan of the flavors of the kimchi & pickled cucumbers that we got with it, but they did help a lot with cutting the fattiness of the kalbi. - soft serve ice cream - there wasn't anything super unique about this. i'd recommend getting the carrot cake instead read more
8 months ago
Great restaurant with a warm and intimate ambiance. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the food we had here! The portions are small and meant to be shared bites, which can add up to a hefty amount but this is fine dining after all! Drinks were sooo good, oolong cocktail was my favorite. Super sweet and attentive service. My order: - scallion croissant (fav!) - amberjack - pork collar - galbi (with Banchan-- not refillable which is unfortunate considering its $76 and comes with a small plate of kimchi and cucumbers) - lasagna (a fav!) - karat cake (wish there was more texture but the icing is fantastic) read more
Was excited to finally try this popular spot for a small birthday get together. The atmosphere is chic, and the concept of elevated Korean/Taiwanese-inspired small plates is a welcome addition to the local food scene. Items ordered: Wagyu Beef Tartare Tartlet ($12/each): This was unfortunately nothing outstanding. It was truly a bite-sized portion, very small for the price and wasn't memorable. Santa Barbara Sea Urchin on Potato ($28): The uni was good but not spectacular, it lacked the exceptional sweetness I've experienced elsewhere. The standout component was the potato pancake base, which was warm and crispy, providing a nice texture and temperature contrast to the cool sea urchin. However, the $28 cost for such a tiny portion felt excessive, even compared to some high-end sushi spots. Scallion Croissant with Pork Floss Butter ($24): The inside of the small loaf was soft and fluffy with good texture, and adding the butter to the warm croissant allowed it to melt between the layers. However, there wasn't much scallion flavor coming through, so it mostly just tasted like a warm croissant with salted butter. Pleasant, but not exceptional flavor-wise. Chicken Wings ($20): They were fine, but nothing to write home about. The flavor profile and sauce didn't stand out. Lu Rou Lasagna ($34): A creative idea, but the cheese flavor was overwhelming, masking the expected lu rou ground pork flavor. The portion size was also quite small. Duroc Pork Collar ($48): This was very fatty but also incredibly flavorful. It definitely required the accompanying banchan to cut through some of that richness, making it a very heavy dish. Kalbi ($76): Not a bad dish, but inconsistent; some pieces were perfectly tender, while others were tougher. Given the very small portion size, the $76 price was difficult to justify especially since another Michelin starred spot in SF serves outstanding, melt in your mouth kalbi at a cheaper price-point. They also surprised our birthday celebration with a small slice of roll cake which was very sweet and much appreciated. This was overall a pleasant experience and a good spot for an intimate high-end dinner or celebration. However, the price tag is quite high for the item portion sizes and nothing was exceptional enough to warrant a return visit in the near future. The total bill for our party out to approximately $100 per person, but disappointingly, some of our party still weren't completely full. Overall, I'm glad we satisfied our curiosity and tried it out. I hope they continue to develop their menu and more concepts like this will open up in the area. read more
The Food After setting notifications on OpenTable for about a month, finally got a reservation to try yeobo, darling. From some pictures, it seems like most dishes are tapas style, so my wife and I order a few dishes to share. We ordered - petite greens, sunflower, citrus, persimmon (salad) - santa barbara sea urchin, potato, konbu - yeobo, darling chicken wings - scallion croissant, rou song butter - hokkaido scallop, black bean, cauliflower - dark chocolate mousse, banana, injeolmi, walnut (dessert) All the dishes were very good and fresh. The petite greens were unique and fitting for the season. The chicken wings were juicy and tasty, acclaimed as one of the favorites. The Scallion Croissant stood out the most for me. It has similarities to a croissant, yet different. But the crunchy crust with a fluffy interior was a nice combination. The Miscellaneous The restaurant was decent sized, with a good amount of seating, though a bit tight together. They open mainly for dinner service, with ambiance dialed to a more intimate setting. Our server was very sincere and attentive, with helpful recommendations. The service of food was quite punctual as well. The menu has different varieties without being overwhelming. Alongside with the food, there is also dessert, beverages, cocktails, and wine. The restaurant gives a fine dining kind of vibe, so one should expect the higher prices. Do note the "optional" Quality of Life surcharge of 6% is included. Though only listed on one side of the beverage and dessert menu, but not on the main menu? All in all, the fusion of asian cuisine and experience is very good, and worth the try. read more
Alas, I got to try Yeobo Darling for girl dinner! Taking into consideration of the long-awaited hype, difficulty with securing reservations, the chefs' Michelin history, pricing, and the actual food, I'd rate it a 3.5/5. Don't get me wrong though; the food was good, but I wasn't starstruck and expected a bit more. I'd say the best dish we had was the Yeobo, Darling chicken wings which is their take on Korean fried chicken. It had the most complex flavors of the night, and was still crispy even though it was saucy. Next for me would be the oysters, which uniquely had a white kimchi tasting ice on top. Everything else including the scallion croissant, kalbi, and lo rou lasagna, I felt were a bit over-glorified, especially at their high price points. Service was attentive and the ambiance is great; intimate and modern. Parking was thankfully a breeze, with a lot in the back. read more
Been wanting to try Yeobo Darling all summer, and thankfully the bf was able to snag a late night reservation Saturday at 830pm. I am so happy that we were able to try!! They were still packed when we came for our reservation, but they were able to seat us in 5-10 minutes. They gave us menus and waters when we sat down and they were able to explain the menu to us. They recommend about 4-6 different dishes for two people, about 1-2 from each section (there are 3 sections). they also explained that each table had a drawer connected to the table, so we did not have to ask for extra utensils at any given time. chicken liver mousse: by far one of my most favorite bites! If you are not a fan of pate, then this may not be the one for you. but I thoroughly enjoyed it in 2-3 bites. The mousse was smooth and the tartlet was such a nice little crunch! The taste was amazing and did not have an overpowering liver stench. scallion croissant: this little square bread took instagram by storm but I believe it was pretty overhyped. YES, it is incredibly flaky like a beautiful buttered croissant, but I would have been happy not ordering it. The shaved ribbon butter with pork floss complimented it very well, it actually brought more flavor profile to the bread. There were a lot of bigger pieces of scallion but not enough to enhance the flavor of the bread too much. Chicken wings: we loved these chicken wings. they did a great job with the flavoring and crunch of them, especially paired with the small plate of pickled daikon. They were medium size, so it was enough to eat all of them, but not make us full. Although they were really good, I would say that it compares to a lot of very good Korean fried chicken places in the bay. Still -- not a bad choice to get. Lu Rou lasagna: okay this was literally our most favorite dish in the entire dinner. The lou rou (minced meat) is a bit on the sweeter side, fair warning to people who enjoy a saltier lu rou. It paired wonderfully with the small dollops of cheese and the crispy pasta sheets! It's baked, so the cheese was so melty and the lasagna sheets had a bit of crispy and char and gave it such nice texture mouth feel. We mopped that shit uppppp wagyu kalbi: this one came with banchan. They had recommend ordering a rice with this one since it only comes with meat, but we had the scallion bread -- so it was fine not to order. I really liked this dish, my bf said that he could probably make it at home, which yes I can agree (my bf can cooookk). but we still enjoyed nonetheless. There was a slight smokey taste and it is more on the beefier tasting side, which I enjoyed with their banchan (cucumber and kimchi and samjang which were amazing btw). I dont believe you really need a rice if you have the scallion bread or are okay with alternating between the kabli bites and the banchan. for dessert, we opted for the dark chocolate mousse with injeolmi instead karat cake. I am so glad we did because I cannot get over how amazing it was. shout out to our sever (forgot her name oops), for telling us this was her favorite. the way they whipped the mousse was exactly the same as the chicken liver. Sooo airy light, it was like I was biting into a cloud. the injeolmi was dusted on top, so it wasn't overpowering but added a layer of depth to the mousse. and I have no idea what they did to the walnuts (probably roasted), but it was so crisp and added the perfect crunch. FOR DRINKS yuzu smash and the vesper. yuzu smash was great -- I love jasmine and there was a nice hint. it was not too sweet as well my bf got the vesper. it was a bit strong but it wasn't bad, he mostly wanted it for the lilet ! overall our dinner was close to $300 with tip and tax! a bit pricey but we thought it was worth it for the food and service. read more
Food, service, and ambience was great, but slightly overpriced for what you get (portion size + quality) FOOD: Potato Jeon + Uni (6/10): Uni was fresh, but the prosciutto on top was pretty salty + overpowering and took over much of the dish. Really expensive for what you get also Scallion Croissant (8/10) - Fluffy, soft, and goes great with the rou song butter. Pretty unique - would definitely try this Chilled Perilla Somyun (9/10) - First bite tasted weird to me, but really grew on me. One of my favorite dishes of the night! Hokkaido Scallop (6/10) - Scallops were fresh, but there was nothing special about the dish Kalbi (8/10) - Really solid + tender kalbi. Worth trying! Crispy Anchovy rice (6/10) - Again, not much special here. Tasted like rice + butter read more
9 months ago
scallion croissant, rou song butter 24 Yeobo, Darling chicken wings 20 lu rou lasagna 34 duroc pork collar & banchan 48 Karat Cake® 14 Our favorite item was the loaf of scallion croissant. Crispy, flakey and oh so good. The pork collar was very tender and the Lu rou lasagna was an interesting take with I think Chrysanthemum? in the layers for the noodles. Nice ambiance and the tables have cute utensil drawers on each side. read more
Came by for dinner the other night and it was a world class experience. Yeobo Darling is located in the sleepy downtown Menlo Park where parking is plentiful. Made a reservation and my table was ready upon arrival. To my surprise, despite one of the hardest restaurant reservations to make these last couple of months, the restaurant was merely 80% full on a Saturday evening. Dining is indoors exclusively and the interior of the restaurant is high end. Despite requesting for a business casual dress attire, the vast majority of the diners were in casual attire. Our waiter was fantastic in providing suggestions and checking up on us throughout the evening. I loved how the table featured a drawer with utensils, similar to a Cha Chaan Tang in HK. Front of the house staff wore an apron with a pin as their uniform. There were some commmunication barriers with our waiter's assistant... Started off with the salt & pepper coonstripe shrimp and it was world class. Unlike typical frozen farmed shrimp from Asia and the typical Chinese batter with too much oil and too much salt, this one was perfect. Shrimp were super fresh and the seasoning was world class. Super light! Moved on to the Yeobo, Darling chicken wings and I was surprised. I was curious how something as simple as chicken wings would be featured in fine dining. To my surprise, the execution was world class. Flavor was perfect, the exterior crisp was light and the meat was lightly fried to perfection, not too dry and not undercooked. Perfect! The lu rou lasagna was a heavier small plate. It featured super fresh pasta layers along with some lu rou, simliar to a Taiwanese bento box. The lu rou was tender and light, unlike typical Taiwanese versions were the meat is very coarse and salty. The scallion croissant with rou song butter was tasty and unique. It was a play on the Taiwanese scallion bread along with the Korean square croissant craze. This was light and fluffly, although a touch on the pricier side. The Yeobo, Darling kalbi & banchan was excellent. I found the portions to be generous and the marbling from the domestic wagyu to be decent. Flavor profile was great as the flavors were more muted. The duroc pork collar & banchan was also an excellent large plate. The pork collar was very thick and cooked to perfection as it was super tender. Meat was seasoned to perfection. Ended the meal with the Karat cake which was tasty. This was a rather light cake while being not too sweet or heavy. ~$162/head after tax, gratuity, and 6% employer mandates for dinner with a ton of leftovers. read more
4 months ago
The staff was all very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Our server was super nice. She gave us great recommendations and really listened to our preferences. The bread was simply Heaven! I'm not a huge beef fan, but the tartar was delicious! It's a small place, but I really like the decoration as well. I think they recently got on the Michelin guide, so getting a table might be a challenge. read more
Was finally able to snag a reservation so we came here with friends for dinner. Once we were seated, our server greeted us right away and was attentive and friendly throughout the entire meal. The ambiance was beautiful and upscale making it a great spot to celebrate a special occasion or just have a nice night out. We ended up ordering the St. Simon oysters, scallion croissant, smoked duck risotto, Yeobo Darling chicken wings, Yeobo Darling wagyu kalbi with banchan, Hokkaido scallop, and the crispy anchovy Koshihikari rice. Of everything we tried, the scallion croissant, chicken wings, and wagyu kalbi were my favorites and are the dishes I would highly recommend. That said, everything we ordered was fantastic. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely come back again. read more
9 months ago
Being Korean, I was naturally intrigued to try out this place because of its name. When I found out it was a Korean-Taiwanese couple whom started this, I was hooked as my husband and I are also a Korean-Taiwanese couple. After waiting for around a month (the it place right now!), husband and I were able to secure a spot for a Saturday night date night at a prime time. We tried a vast variety of options. For starters, we tried the oysters with white kimchi, and the uni on a potato pancake. I would say the oysters were refreshing and interesting. Uni, I could've skipped (uni lover, but the hasbrown was not working for me). Next we had the somyun dish and pork lasagna. The somyun, Koreans have a common (thicker) noodle dish with soy bean milk, which is probably the inspiration for this one. I enjoyed it for the nostalgia. The lasagna was good too. Not sure if there was any Taiwanese influence on that one besides the name. But hey, it was good. Lastly, we ordered the kalbi, fried rice, and with the push of our waitress, we got the pork collar as well. The kalbi was great. That, I would've gotten two plates of. The pork collar is more of a Taiwanese flavor that I was ok on. The fried rice, you can skip, especially if you can cook at home. Overall, nice to see a new hip place with a Taiwanese-Korean influence. I would say it is more Korean-heavy, which I did not mind so much. But if you are expecting a blend, I would say it's more one-sided at this point. While most of the food was delicious, I would say it is starch-heavy. Another critique I have is that the timing of the food coming out could be better. We always felt everything was so rushed out and space was tight on a small table. Also, my memory of the food-stained couch from previous customers (with the leftover scraps of food that I mistakenly sat on from the previous ressie) was a bit off-putting as a first impression coming in. Think going darker couches that are easier to clean might be a beneficial investment. read more
5 months ago
I have received numerous positive reviews about the recently opened Taiwanese-Korean fusion restaurant in downtown Menlo Park. It was an exceptional experience for our girls' night out. Our server, Brian, was exceptionally friendly and provided detailed introductions to each dish. The chef, Michael, is also highly dedicated to customer satisfaction. We genuinely appreciated the positive atmosphere, the dedication to cuisine, and the excellent service. We plan to return and explore the other dishes on the menu. hope we can get a reservation in near future though since the reservation is still hard to get! read more
Yeobo darling is a great restaurant experience in Menlo Park. Elevated cuisine with Taiwanese and Korean influence. I definitely can see the Taiwanese parts, not much Korean. They menu, aesthetic, even down to silver wear, is super intentional. Even the chairs have a spot for a purse to lay in. I was pleasantly surprised! The server was very sweet and provided recommendations when asked. She did push us a little more to get another dish which I don't know if I preferred, but it lead us to get one of my favorite dishes of the night. The lasagna! My other favorite was the perilla noodles and the scallion bread (not pictured). I would definitely pass on the anchovy rice. It was bland. Karat cake was good and moist. Not enough carrot flavor imo though. I liked the frosting since it wasn't too sweet. With two of us we ordered 5 entrees with a small bite and dessert. We had to take two of the large entrees home. read more
Snagged a last minute reservation for 8:30pm on a Friday night. The inside is dimly lit and reminds me of a restaurant in LA. A tiny bit cramped, as other reviews have side especially if you're along the wall. Service and food were great. Definitely a place to try, but can get pricey - I thought it was money well spent as we enjoyed all dishes. Croissant - dense, but still slightly crispy and flaky. Goes great with the butter they provide. I like the scallion bits inside to give that extra onion flavor. Chicken wings - wings were on the smaller side, but were fried well. There could have been slightly more sauce or coating over the wings, but still tasty. I liked how there was fried basil and peppers (soft and not spicy, at least the ones we had). Kalbi - smaller than anticipated, but flavor was there. Extremely soft pieces, all cubed up and ready to eat. It came with pickled cucumbers and kimchi. Not better than San Ho Wan, but still delicious. Koshihikari rice - on the plainer side by itself, compared to a kimchi fried rice. However, once you pair it with the kalbi and the saltiness from the kimchi, it all blends very well. Milk soft cream - awesome dessert. I believe they recently updated it to the black sesame caramel. I am not the biggest caramel fan, but it was not overly sweet. The soft cream lived up to its name, and the nut brittle added a nice toasty touch. Karat cake - tasty and moist. Not overly sweet unless you eat every last bit of the cream frosting. Good, but I actually prefer the milk soft cream. read more
This Korean-Taiwainese fusion restaurant that champions a renowned Michelin star chef creates a fine dining take on asian centric dishes that explores french culinary methods while staying true to their culture heritage, yeobo darling seems to create that appearance throughout our experience and although the dishes were good, the price tag that comes with it is questionable for the portion size. Service: We got a last minute reservation for a Saturday night and was able to get a table of 3. We were seated very quickly as soon as we checked in. The waiters were knowledgable and gave us a run down on the menu and what they recommend. They mentioned that this is a sharing menu so each item is to share (except for the "EACH" items which is intended to be a single person starter). For a table of 3 they recommended 6 items to share and more if we felt more hungry than normal. Ambiance: The decor around looked very modern and it gave a fine-dining vibe and it showed that much of the clientele did dress up (dress shirt, dress, slacks, etc) however, our party just came in casual clothing and they didn't treat us differently! The lights were dimmed for the most part and there's a good amount of seating. Food: Our table ordered the following: - potato jeon, sea urchin, prosciutto - scallion croissant, rou song butter - wagyu beef tartare - yeobo darling chicken wings - lu rou lasagna - duroc pork collar - yoebo darling kalbi The potato jeon, sea urchin was phenomenal! It was my favorite dish as the creaminess from the sea urchin and the crispy texture of the potato jeon had really texture and flavor. The scallion croissant was good, but I didn't think it had much flavor even with the rou song butter (pork floss with butter). The wagyu beef tartare was good but pretty pricey for what you get as a small one bite appetizer. The yeobo darling wings were cripsy and juicy but most of the flavor was on the peppers that were on top of it and once you took a bite of the top layer of the chicken wings all the flavor from the sauce isn't there so it became plain overtime. I do wish they coated the wings with more sauce, but maybe it was just our batch. The lu rou lasagna was interesting, it did have the lu rou flavor but it didn't feel like I was eating a lasagna. I normally don't eat italian food but I appreciate the effort of them trying to fuse italian and taiwanese together. The pork collar was fatty and tasty, it was definitely very decadent so the banchan helped balance the fattyness with some acidity. The kalbi was very good, but for $76 you don't get that much meat and it they only service kimchi with the banchan. Overall we spent around $300 for 3 people which is pretty pricey for a meal. I think it's a good place to try but not sure if we will be coming back due to the high price point and portions. 4/5 read more
Food - you can see & taste the care they put into it. We liked the foods we ordered, good but not great. Service is nice, a dedicated server to a few tables, attentive to refilling water. Ambiance - a small place, dimmed lighting, and a few curtains/divider to make the place feel bigger and separate tables. Sadly we were quite close to the next table to feel like we're part of their convo and didn't bother holding our own convo. Overall, I think it's overhyped food to justify the price & the service is added on to support the price. The food is yummy but I think it's overhyped to up Korean/taiwanese food. read more
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827 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Do you offer take out?
Hello Sara, We currently offer dine-in only. We hope to see you at the restaurant soon!
Hello,is July n Aug reservations fully booked already?when is the best time to make reservations?
Hello Tracy! Our reservations open 30 days in advance at midnight. Our dining room is intimate so larger reservation sizes may book more quickly. We do also welcome guests with no reservations at our bar! Hope to see you soon!
Hello! is this reservation only? or do you guys take walk ins?
We welcome walk ins! Our bar seats are available for any guests without reservations! Reservations are always highly recommended to ensure a table is waiting for you.
Is it kid friendly?
Hello Chanmi, We welcome guests of all age ranges! As our space is intimate, we do ask for the request of a high chair or space for a stroller in your reservation.
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