Yeobo, Darling - Review - Menlo Park - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Like the word “darling,” “Yeobo” is a Korean term of endearment, which is fitting, because a meal at this Korean-Taiwanese fine dining spot feels like a warm embrace from your glamorous, impeccably dressed lover. The sleek space feels almost romantically private, with its low lighting, sheer drawn drapes, and white paper lanterns gently illuminating each table. The menu feels just as elegant, the scallion croissant with rou song butter is a standout––flaky pastry studded with vibrant green scallions and savory, whipped butter, and the silky broth of the morel mushroom soup with shrimp and corn contrasts perfectly with the mushrooms and tender shrimp within. Even the dishes that sound a little far-fetched work, like the lu rou lasagna––vibrant green chrysanthemum pasta sheets filled with Taiwanese braised pork and bechamel—it’s the kind of dish we’ll run to for emotional support And the heirloom tomato—half an enormous heirloom, doused in tangy black vinegar, and umami-ified by white kelp––might not look like much, but it’s intensely tangy and juicy. Be sure to make a reservation well ahead since it's just 50 seats, and tables are only released in 30-day increments. photo credit: Gabi Moskowitz photo credit: Gabi Moskowitz photo credit: Gabi Moskowitz Pause Unmute RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Gabi Moskowitz