My husband and I were just here for our 2 years anniversary. They take walk ins for bar seating and there are 4 bar seats available at a time.
Definitely lived up to the hype. Flavors are very delicate, not overpowering at all. If you are looking for something extremely flavorful then this may not be a good fit. However, if you prefer lighter and refreshing profile, Yeobo Darling is the place for you. The sea urchin appetizer and the scallion croissants are MUST HAVEs.
The attention to service here is outstanding. Masha was helping us throughout the night and was extremely sweet and attentive. We got to learn about her story and vice versa - lots of nice conversations. Overall, 100% would come back and hopefully to see Masha again! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt O
I had a great time here! Upscale and lovely ambiance, with wonderful and great staff as well. Everyone I interacted with was so kind and welcoming! I was able to walk in and get a seat at the bar with no reservation. The food was great, each course was interesting and really peaked my tasting interest. My only complaint is the price—this place is definitely probably meant for a tax bracket higher than mine be prepared to spend $60-$70 per person if not more! However the quality of the food did seem to match the price for me. Definitely recommend trying this place at least once if you ever visit the bay, or have an occasion to celebrate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abigail Wong
Everything was fine, but nothing to write home about. We got:
Scallion Croissant - Probably my favorite thing we tried, although I didn't get the pork floss or a ton of scallion flavor. It was a nice bread. Tofu seafood stew - Good, but unsure how much better it is than a standard sundubu jjigae. I guess the seafood was well cooked (ie not overcooked as it often can be). Shiitake mushroom & shrimp soup - Probably the one thing we ordered I could most easily make at home. Duck risotto - This was my husband's favorite thing as it had a very smoky flavor and he loves that. I thought it was too much and that the smokiness was one-note. Wagyu kalbi - Probably the most disappointing thing because the marinade overwhelms the wagyu. Ultimately, it just tastes like a standard $30-40 kalbi. Good, but unremarkable relative to other kalbi.
I think my issue is that for the price point and hype, I was expecting something more interesting or creative. I'm not Korean or Taiwanese, so I had no expectation for it to be traditional. I also didn't perceive it to be particularly exceptional in flavor or technique. It seemed like an expensive way to get standard food with nice service and atmosphere. They have cool utensil-holding tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Vincy Hu
Mediocre, not worth the price. Service is very good though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Winnie Xu
we had a great time, queued up on a weekday night and got in after about an hour of waiting due to a cancellation - how lucky!
going with a proper korean meant that the stakes were high — i think the scallops turned out to be our favorite ironically. the kalbi was good but not that special, the hot stone was a nice touch tho keeping each piece warm — the cucumber banchan was really acidic and sweet, i ordered another for $3.50! scallion croissant was aesthetic and quite good, but very greasy especially with butter on top, and wished there were both scallions and rou song to cut the grease a bit and add more flavor — but again, food came hot and the butter melted nicely. the pine nut noods were also a pleasant surprise.
i appreciate the attention to detail, especially the heat of each dish when served and the presentation. i think the karat cake was a bit too rich, but yea, not too sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant, Seared Beef Cubes
Karen Rosenthal
Everything was delicious, beautiful and innovative!! We desperately wanted to try this restaurant but couldn't get a reservation so we took our chances on a weekday and walked in right when they opened and got 3 seats at the bar! Everything was wonderful, from the elegant service to the lovely dishes. Yes, it's pricey but that's just how things are now, I guess 🤣 Definitely check this place out for a special occasion!
Justin
Beautiful restaurant, but honestly it is so loud inside. They had a 12 person birthday party inside and another table brought two toddlers who were throwing toys and screaming throughout dinner Everything tastes good though. The uni potato is marvelous. Service is fine, but you can tell the wait staff is inexperienced. Also they charge a San Mateo county fee which is kinda annoying
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Melissa Chen
My husband said he liked this more than Kiln and Californios.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Elizabeth Yeh
I’d been looking forward to trying Yeobo Darling since we loved Maum, and I was curious about their new concept. Overall, it feels a bit hyped up, but it’s still a nice spot for a date or special night out.
Here’s what we ordered: • Scallion Croissant – Came with butter and pork floss. Very unique and tasty, though a bit on the oily side. • Lu Rou Lasagna – Interesting idea, but it really just tasted like regular lasagna. Didn’t quite capture the lu rou flavor. • Wagyu Kalbi – Delicious and full of flavor. Definitely one of the highlights. • Scallops with Cauliflower Sauce – Perfectly cooked and really good balance of flavors. • Chicken Wings – Crispy and solid, just what you’d expect for Korean chicken wings. • Crispy Anchovy Rice – Just okay, nothing special compared to the other dishes.
Overall, some hits and some misses, but still an enjoyable experience and worth checking out at least once.
Dolly Ye
Everything is delicious. The chicken liver explodes in my mouth
It’s definitely on the expensive side. Leaving the price aside, everything we got tasted amazing. I’d love to go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vicky Chiu
The flavors were good, but the portions were extremely small for the price. Service was not very attentive, which made the overall experience feel underwhelming. Probably wouldn’t return unless improvements are made.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Angie Lin
I really appreciate the elevated Asian flavor served with a modern and nice vibe. After seeing a lot of negative reviews, I feel I need to give this five stars to do it justice. I'm not sure why so many people complain it’s overpriced. The ingredients are good, and the food is obviously labor-intensive; I truly appreciate the effort. Their flavor might not be the typical heavy-salt, heavy-sauce type of Asian food, but it’s exactly the sophisticated Asian flavor we are lacking in the market. I truly enjoyed my meal. The flavors were nice, subtle, and delicate. Two of us had such a great time of our celebration dinner with drinks. Yes, it’s not cheap—we spent about $200 per person (plus tips and drinks, everything included)—but that’s the level of the dining experience this is, and I think they nail it. I hope more people can enjoy and appreciate elevated Asian-inspired flavors done in a thoughtful way. We will come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GG K
The ambiance is beautiful and the service was quick and attentive. But the price for value is weak. It cost over $200 for two people and at that price point I expected more wow in terms of flavour. My favourite was the galbi! I found the kimchi too sour though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Gina Kim Chung
What a memorable experience from start to finish! The space is cozy and elegant, with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Service was truly top-notch: attentive, knowledgeable, and seamless from start to finish. Every dish was crafted with thought and presented beautifully.
We started with the sweet petite oysters and the Kaluga hybrid caviar. The caviar dish was rich and buttery, each bite had just the right balance of sweetness and tanginess, thanks to the sweet potato and beurre blanc. The sweet petite oysters are served with a delicate ice made from white kimchi liquid. This was unique, refreshing, and layered in flavor.
The scallion croissant was delicious and a must try. We also enjoyed the chicken wings (crispy and flavorful) and the lu rou lasagna. The galbi was so tasty, tender and flavorful and great to pair with the crispy rice with anchovies. The tilefish dish ended up being the unexpected favorite for me - perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. We ordered all of their desserts, and every single of them were good, but the Karat cake was the star. It is hands down the best carrot cake I have ever eaten – moist and unforgettable.
Don’t forget to try their soju cocktails. They are creative, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the food.
My husband and I were just here for our 2 years anniversary. They take walk ins for bar seating and there are 4 bar seats available at a time.
Definitely lived up to the hype. Flavors are very delicate, not overpowering at all. If you are looking for something extremely flavorful then this may not be a good fit. However, if you prefer lighter and refreshing profile, Yeobo Darling is the place for you. The sea urchin appetizer and the scallion croissants are MUST HAVEs.
The attention to service here is outstanding. Masha was helping us throughout the night and was extremely sweet and attentive. We got to learn about her story and vice versa - lots of nice conversations. Overall, 100% would come back and hopefully to see Masha again! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a great time here! Upscale and lovely ambiance, with wonderful and great staff as well. Everyone I interacted with was so kind and welcoming! I was able to walk in and get a seat at the bar with no reservation. The food was great, each course was interesting and really peaked my tasting interest. My only complaint is the price—this place is definitely probably meant for a tax bracket higher than mine be prepared to spend $60-$70 per person if not more! However the quality of the food did seem to match the price for me. Definitely recommend trying this place at least once if you ever visit the bay, or have an occasion to celebrate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was fine, but nothing to write home about. We got:
Scallion Croissant - Probably my favorite thing we tried, although I didn't get the pork floss or a ton of scallion flavor. It was a nice bread.
Tofu seafood stew - Good, but unsure how much better it is than a standard sundubu jjigae. I guess the seafood was well cooked (ie not overcooked as it often can be).
Shiitake mushroom & shrimp soup - Probably the one thing we ordered I could most easily make at home.
Duck risotto - This was my husband's favorite thing as it had a very smoky flavor and he loves that. I thought it was too much and that the smokiness was one-note.
Wagyu kalbi - Probably the most disappointing thing because the marinade overwhelms the wagyu. Ultimately, it just tastes like a standard $30-40 kalbi. Good, but unremarkable relative to other kalbi.
I think my issue is that for the price point and hype, I was expecting something more interesting or creative. I'm not Korean or Taiwanese, so I had no expectation for it to be traditional. I also didn't perceive it to be particularly exceptional in flavor or technique. It seemed like an expensive way to get standard food with nice service and atmosphere. They have cool utensil-holding tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Mediocre, not worth the price. Service is very good though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
we had a great time, queued up on a weekday night and got in after about an hour of waiting due to a cancellation - how lucky!
going with a proper korean meant that the stakes were high — i think the scallops turned out to be our favorite ironically. the kalbi was good but not that special, the hot stone was a nice touch tho keeping each piece warm — the cucumber banchan was really acidic and sweet, i ordered another for $3.50! scallion croissant was aesthetic and quite good, but very greasy especially with butter on top, and wished there were both scallions and rou song to cut the grease a bit and add more flavor — but again, food came hot and the butter melted nicely. the pine nut noods were also a pleasant surprise.
i appreciate the attention to detail, especially the heat of each dish when served and the presentation. i think the karat cake was a bit too rich, but yea, not too sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant, Seared Beef Cubes
Everything was delicious, beautiful and innovative!! We desperately wanted to try this restaurant but couldn't get a reservation so we took our chances on a weekday and walked in right when they opened and got 3 seats at the bar! Everything was wonderful, from the elegant service to the lovely dishes. Yes, it's pricey but that's just how things are now, I guess 🤣 Definitely check this place out for a special occasion!
Beautiful restaurant, but honestly it is so loud inside. They had a 12 person birthday party inside and another table brought two toddlers who were throwing toys and screaming throughout dinner
Everything tastes good though. The uni potato is marvelous.
Service is fine, but you can tell the wait staff is inexperienced. Also they charge a San Mateo county fee which is kinda annoying
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
My husband said he liked this more than Kiln and Californios.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I’d been looking forward to trying Yeobo Darling since we loved Maum, and I was curious about their new concept. Overall, it feels a bit hyped up, but it’s still a nice spot for a date or special night out.
Here’s what we ordered:
• Scallion Croissant – Came with butter and pork floss. Very unique and tasty, though a bit on the oily side.
• Lu Rou Lasagna – Interesting idea, but it really just tasted like regular lasagna. Didn’t quite capture the lu rou flavor.
• Wagyu Kalbi – Delicious and full of flavor. Definitely one of the highlights.
• Scallops with Cauliflower Sauce – Perfectly cooked and really good balance of flavors.
• Chicken Wings – Crispy and solid, just what you’d expect for Korean chicken wings.
• Crispy Anchovy Rice – Just okay, nothing special compared to the other dishes.
Overall, some hits and some misses, but still an enjoyable experience and worth checking out at least once.
Everything is delicious. The chicken liver explodes in my mouth
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It’s definitely on the expensive side. Leaving the price aside, everything we got tasted amazing. I’d love to go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The flavors were good, but the portions were extremely small for the price. Service was not very attentive, which made the overall experience feel underwhelming. Probably wouldn’t return unless improvements are made.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
I really appreciate the elevated Asian flavor served with a modern and nice vibe. After seeing a lot of negative reviews, I feel I need to give this five stars to do it justice.
I'm not sure why so many people complain it’s overpriced. The ingredients are good, and the food is obviously labor-intensive; I truly appreciate the effort. Their flavor might not be the typical heavy-salt, heavy-sauce type of Asian food, but it’s exactly the sophisticated Asian flavor we are lacking in the market.
I truly enjoyed my meal. The flavors were nice, subtle, and delicate. Two of us had such a great time of our celebration dinner with drinks. Yes, it’s not cheap—we spent about $200 per person (plus tips and drinks, everything included)—but that’s the level of the dining experience this is, and I think they nail it.
I hope more people can enjoy and appreciate elevated Asian-inspired flavors done in a thoughtful way. We will come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ambiance is beautiful and the service was quick and attentive. But the price for value is weak. It cost over $200 for two people and at that price point I expected more wow in terms of flavour. My favourite was the galbi! I found the kimchi too sour though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
What a memorable experience from start to finish! The space is cozy and elegant, with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Service was truly top-notch: attentive, knowledgeable, and seamless from start to finish.
Every dish was crafted with thought and presented beautifully.
We started with the sweet petite oysters and the Kaluga hybrid caviar. The caviar dish was rich and buttery, each bite had just the right balance of sweetness and tanginess, thanks to the sweet potato and beurre blanc. The sweet petite oysters are served with a delicate ice made from white kimchi liquid. This was unique, refreshing, and layered in flavor.
The scallion croissant was delicious and a must try. We also enjoyed the chicken wings (crispy and flavorful) and the lu rou lasagna. The galbi was so tasty, tender and flavorful and great to pair with the crispy rice with anchovies. The tilefish dish ended up being the unexpected favorite for me - perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. We ordered all of their desserts, and every single of them were good, but the Karat cake was the star. It is hands down the best carrot cake I have ever eaten – moist and unforgettable.
Don’t forget to try their soju cocktails. They are creative, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the food.
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