Yeobo, Darling

Name: Yeobo, Darling
Address: 827 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025-4609, US
Telephone: (650) 665-7799
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (158)

$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

Jul 16, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

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.

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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
(650) 665-7799
Website
http://www.yeobodarling.com/
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
Miranda Sun: (650) 665-7799

Location
827 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4609
Neighborhood
Menlo Park
Cross street
Crane Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

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Skookum oyster, white kimchi, bonito$7.25
Wagyu beef tartare tartlet, smoked soy$12.00
Chicken liver, pineapple, cilantro$12.00
Kaluga hybrid caviar, sweet potato, beurre blanc
Honeynut squash, hearts of palm, smoked trout roe$26.00
Santa Barbara sea urchin, potato, konbu$28.00
Scallion croissant, rou song butter$24.00
Petite greens, sunflower, mandarin$16.00
Delta asparagus, English pea, yuba$25.00
Chilled perilla somyun, pine nut, seaweed$25.00
Amberjack, cabbage, sorrel$26.00
Chilled chicken, mouthwatering sauce, peanut$22.00
Spicy soft tofu, mixed seafood$19.00
Gulf prawn, Taiwanese sausage, kumquat$28.00
Dumpling soup, morel mushroom, shrimp, gamtae$36.00
Yeobo, Darling chicken wings$22.00
Lu rou lasagna$34.00
Hokkaido scallop, mapo, cauliflower$44.00
Duroc pork collar & banchan$48.00
Yeobo, Darling wagyu kalbi & banchan$76.00
Crispy anchovy, koshihikari rice$19.00
Ssam greens$8.00

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4.6

(158)

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

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Peninsula
Innovative

Review summary

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Yeobo, Darling in Menlo Park is a culinary delight showcasing creative Korean-Taiwanese fusion. Renowned for its "fantastic" scallion croissant and "exceptional" service, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience with standouts like the Wagyu Kalbi and milk soft cream. While some dishes may vary in appeal, guests consistently enjoy the flavorful menu and welcoming atmosphere.

158 Reviews

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Laura
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unique and delicious dishes and superb, attentive service.
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Jane
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 4, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service+ambience! soju barley/corn cocktail is a no go in my book though! Scallion bread is a MUST - I’ve never had bread and butter like that before - the shaved butter and its flavor - SO good.
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Ken Gold
San Francisco132 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible menu with creative selections. The bread is wonderful! Excellent staff and service, very attentive and friendly.
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Emy Gold
San Francisco6 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 1, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food is great!!Live the chicken wings and the pork collar! Definitely going back.
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seth
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening. First rate service. Food was outstanding and just enough out of the ordinary to feel special.
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Chunhao
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My number one is Chicken Liver Mousse. Lu Rou lasagna was way too sweet for me although the filling was nice. Love the scallion croissant, good looking and tastes amazing. Crispy anchovy fried rice is a bit too savory, could’ve been better with less seasonings. Wagyu Kalbi was absolutely delicious although it’s on the pricier side. Love the Taiwanese lager and Yuzu Smash.
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Cathy Gold
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish we had was delicious - standouts were the corn custard, scallion bread, pork collar, and soft serve. Service was attentive, friendly, and not the least bit pretentious. Perhaps the best part of the meal.
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Carmen
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for our early Father’s Day dinner. Hubby enjoyed the meal and wasn’t completely thrown off by the price of the Kalbi. My son astutely pointed out that each Kalbi piece was mainly all meat—-no extra fat, bone etc. Also, at some other restaurants you get a bigger plate but oftentimes less actual meat. I thought I’d love the Perilla, but that ended up being everyone’s favorite dish. I enjoyed the Amberjack. Overall, we did a good job ordering, and I’m glad we didn’t over order. Service was excellent, and staff knew the dishes very well. That was helpful for us since it was our first time there. As with everyone, we enjoyed the scallion bread and the milk cream soft serve. We will be back!
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Marianne
Palm Springs4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first trip to Yeobo, Darling. Daniel, our server, gave us some great suggestions. All were excellent. Our favorites were the scallion croissant loaf, the Wagyu beef, and the lasagne. The desserts were awesome. The carrot cake and milk soft cream (order the donut!) were unbelievable! The only issue, was the food was brought out too quickly. Less time to enjoy all of our choices. We’ll return! So good
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Denise
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious modern interpretations of classic Korean dishes! Be sure to have the corn custard and the pork collar. Also, the most amazing dish of soft serve ice cream you will ever have in your life!
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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
(650) 665-7799
Website
http://www.yeobodarling.com/
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
Miranda Sun: (650) 665-7799

Location
827 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4609
Neighborhood
Menlo Park
Cross street
Crane Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

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Yeobo, Darling

4.6

$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

Menlo Park

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2 people

Jul 16, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Yeobo, Darling

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Yeobo, Darling

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Skookum oyster, white kimchi, bonito$7.25

Wagyu beef tartare tartlet, smoked soy$12.00

Chicken liver, pineapple, cilantro$12.00

Kaluga hybrid caviar, sweet potato, beurre blanc

Honeynut squash, hearts of palm, smoked trout roe$26.00

Santa Barbara sea urchin, potato, konbu$28.00

Scallion croissant, rou song butter$24.00

Petite greens, sunflower, mandarin$16.00

Delta asparagus, English pea, yuba$25.00

Chilled perilla somyun, pine nut, seaweed$25.00

Amberjack, cabbage, sorrel$26.00

Chilled chicken, mouthwatering sauce, peanut$22.00

Spicy soft tofu, mixed seafood$19.00

Gulf prawn, Taiwanese sausage, kumquat$28.00

Dumpling soup, morel mushroom, shrimp, gamtae$36.00

Yeobo, Darling chicken wings$22.00

Lu rou lasagna$34.00

Hokkaido scallop, mapo, cauliflower$44.00

Duroc pork collar & banchan$48.00

Yeobo, Darling wagyu kalbi & banchan$76.00

Crispy anchovy, koshihikari rice$19.00

Ssam greens$8.00

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