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Yeobo, Darling

4.6 (202)
$50 and over
Contemporary Asian
827 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4609

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Yeobo, Darling

4.6
$50 and over
Contemporary Asian
Menlo Park

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Yeobo, Darling, founded by chefs Meichih and Michael Kim (formerly of the Michelin-starred Maum in Palo Alto), celebrates Korean and Taiwanese heritages through thoughtfully crafted cuisine and ambiance. Our name—Yeobo (여보), meaning "look here" in Korean—symbolizes attention and connection, reflecting our commitment to creating an intimate, welcoming space rooted in cultural storytelling. We honor tradition through our abundant banchan service, seasonal ingredients, and innovative interpretations of classic flavors. Our distinctive beverage program highlights tea-infused cocktails and premium sool (Korean alcohol) like soju and makgeolli, elevating traditional elements in a contemporary dining experience that bridges cultures while inviting guests into our shared heritage.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Korean, Taiwanese
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Yeobo, Darling, by chefs Meichih and Michael Kim of the Michelin-starred Maum, offers a semi-private table for up to 10 guests, tucked behind elegant curtains, as well as a full dining room buyout for an exclusive, personalized experience.
  • Private party contact
    Aaron Martinez: (650) 665-7799
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Experiences

  • Fu Hui Hua x Yeobo, Darling Collaboration

    $434.70 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 4 people

    Dec 3, 2026 only
    For one special evening, Chef Ge and his son Tao of Fu Hui Hua in San Francisco will be joining Chef Michael and Chef Meichih at Yeobo, Darling for an exclusive 5-course prix fixe dinner. Seats are extremely limited! Dinner Menu: $345 per person Optional Pairing: $188 per person All prices are subject to 6% San Mateo Surcharge, 20% Gratuity, and Sales Tax. Please note that due to the unique nature of this collaboration, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies. Substitutions and modifications will not be available for this evening. Please reach out directly with any questions regarding the menu.
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    A night at @yeobodarlingrestaurant with @postcardpr 🤍 This Korean–Taiwanese fusion spot in Menlo Park is led by chef duo Michael and Meichih Kim who bring so much thought and intention to every dish and you can taste it in the food. From start to finish, everything we tried felt balanced, creative, and comforting: honeynut squash with smoked trout roe, a scallion croissant with rou song butter (MUST ORDER), spicy silken tofu with mixed seafood, and their special chicken wings. The lu rou lasagna was such a fun crossover, followed by sablefish with squid, minari, and fermented chili, duroc pork collar with banchan, and Koshihikari rice topped with lobster—an absolute standout! I tried one of the soju cocktails, and loved it. We then capped the night trying all of their desserts—the perfect ending to an already memorable meal. A spot I’d happily return to ✨ #bayarea #bayareafoodie #bayareaeats #bayareafood #yeobo #yeobodarlingrestaurant #menlopark #koreancuisine #taiwanesecuisine #koreanfood #taiwanesefood #asianfusion #californiadining #bayareabites #koreantaiwanese

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(202)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Peninsula

    Innovative

  • Peninsula

    Hot spot

Review summary

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Yeobo, Darling offers a "wonderful fusion of flavors" with Korean and Taiwanese influences, delighting diners with innovative, creative dishes like the scallion croissant and wagyu beef. Patrons praise the "attentive" and "impeccable" service, warm ambiance, and beautifully presented courses, making it a must-visit for special occasions.
202 Reviews
  1. Melanie

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner celebrating our anniversary the other evening. All the dishes we tried did not disappoint and we finished everything we ordered. The service was fantastic and we were checked on periodically and we appreciated the light conversations with the employee. The ambiance was nice and welcoming and the seating was comfortable. We plan to come back again to try the other dishes on the menu.

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  2. Iris Gold

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening of creative dishes, thoughtfully paired with cocktails by Nick Wu. A special thank you to Nick for crafting alcohol-free pairings just for me. Such a lovely and memorable dining experience!

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  3. Jenny Gold

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good but wish it was better. Scallion croissant was the highlight. We had the sea urchin which was hard to taste since it was drenched in a soy based sauce. Duck was good. Wagyu kalbi also was over sauced. Service was good but details were not there. Overall I could not recommend given the cost. I wanted to love it.

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  4. Sebastian

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have you paid attention to your stomach the day after you had dinner in a restaurant? what does it say? is it upset? does it work naturally good? Mine was super happy even though we tried a bunch of items from the menu. A must: scallion croissant. Choose two of each section to share (courses style). For apps: wagyu tartare, chicken liver mouse and honeynut squash custard are an amazing choice. Make sure to order Duroc pork collar with Ssam greens and Koshihikari rice for entree. Chocolate Mouse and Carrot cake for desserts were simply delicious. Daniel and his team made the experience even better than what we were expecting.

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  5. Emmanuel Gold

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall good experience, will recommend to someone

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  6. Stephanie Gold

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has a special knack for turning familiar comfort foods into something entirely unexpected and elevated. Their creative fusion of Korean and Taiwanese flavors like those clever twists on classic dishes, inventive small bites and incredible attention to detail makes it easy to see why it leaves such a lasting impression. And the scallion croissant is a total standout!

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  7. Colin

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful fusion of flavors. It feels like restaurant was made for me. Everything was wonderful. I wish the was more mapo flavor in the mapo scallions but otherwise the mix of culture on the menu was evident and the skill and heart that went into the courses was delicious. The service was wonderful and they answered all questions and walked through menu and portion sizes in a way I wish all restaurants would. I felt like I was being guided through building my own tasting menu.

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  8. Mai Gold

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic small/medium plates for solo diner. Beautifully presented dishes and taste was sublime! Particularly enjoyed the fried chicken wings. Service was impeccable. Will be back again

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  9. Lonnie Gold

    San Francisco35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fantastic, service was abysmally slow. I had to routinely flag down servers for any service.

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  10. Amir

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible dinner!!! We ordered a lot of food, all of it was incredibly delicious (from the urchin bite to the scallion bread, somyun and duck special), and there were still so many items I wanted to try. . . delicious cocktails. . . very warm, perfectly lit interior. . . I could hear my friend the entire evening. . . service was flawless. . . I can't wait to go back. . . gamsahabnida-to-siā!!!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Korean, Taiwanese
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Yeobo, Darling, by chefs Meichih and Michael Kim of the Michelin-starred Maum, offers a semi-private table for up to 10 guests, tucked behind elegant curtains, as well as a full dining room buyout for an exclusive, personalized experience.
  • Private party contact
    Aaron Martinez: (650) 665-7799
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FAQs

Yes, Yeobo, Darling accepts private parties and can host private gatherings.

Yeobo, Darling serves small plates meant for sharing, guests recommend ordering several dishes for two, and the chicken wings in particular are large enough that one party said they could have shared them with four.

Yeobo, Darling was founded by chefs Meichih and Michael Kim (formerly of the Michelin‑starred Maum).

Yes, Yeobo, Darling’s cozy, intimate dining room and attentive service make it a lovely spot for a date night or special evening.

Yeobo, Darling is frequently busy, reservations sell out well in advance and the dining room can be nearly full early in service; the bar and opening-hour seatings tend to be noticeably quieter.

For a quieter visit, go right at opening for dinner, Yeobo, Darling opens around 5:00 pm on its dinner nights, and guests say snagging an early seat (especially at the bar) is noticeably calmer.

Yeobo, Darling feels intimate and welcoming, a cozy, elegant dining room with attentive service, while the bar offers a quieter, more personal experience.

The scallion croissant is a clear standout at Yeobo, Darling, it appears on the menu and multiple guests call it a must‑order.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear; many guests treat Yeobo, Darling as a date‑night or celebration spot.

Yeobo, Darling centres on its main dining room with an intimate footprint, and there’s a small bar/counter area in the back where guests can sit at a few bar stools.

Yes, families are welcome: one party with two children (ages 7 and 10) reported the staff were accommodating and recommended kid‑friendly dishes such as the scallion croissant and chicken wings.

Yes, Yeobo, Darling features a distinctive drinks program with tea‑infused cocktails and premium sool such as soju and makgeolli, and guests also report wines, beers and cocktails on the menu.

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Yeobo, Darling

4.6
$50 and over
Contemporary Asian
Menlo Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
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