Maum

Really unique experience with the communal table. The social interaction isn't forced but really enhances the evening especially with the long tasting menu. They accommodated my vegetarian wife generously, developing a intricate complement to the non-vegetarian dishes served to others. The non-alcoholic pairing in some ways outshone the classic wine/sake pairing, though both were excellent. Highly recommend for a unique evening.

I had the best meal of my life here tonight. Delicious food with interesting selection of the ingredients that truly represents authentic Korean dishes. I was feeling extremely happy and walked out with a big smile. Definitely coming back with more people I want to share the experience with.

Palo Alto finally has what has been missing. A destination restaurant that is world class. Maum's food, atmosphere, and hospitality is a full of heart that its name in Korean connotes. The menu is lovingly crafted by chefs Michael and Meichih Kim who between them got their formidable chops at Per Se, Benu, RN74, SPQR, Namu Gaji, and Craft. A Michelin star in Maum's first year attests to their deft touch. The course menu is an homage to Korean and Japanese influences that is highly technical yet comfort food at the same time. Yes, you'll Korean BBQ that is prepared in the kitchen and brought to the table but with a way more sophisticated sauce that makes you stop mid bite to savor. Yes, there'll be fried rice but with much more depth than you've had. But you might get uni with white custard too. And yes, Choco Pie. I recently had a vegetarian course there that was equally satisfying. Grilled leeks that you didn't want to end and a portobello mushroom that needn't be smothered in sauce to enjoy. Yes, it's a special occasion destination. Yes, the decor is sublime. Yes, the food is exquisite. But mostly go for the comfort of food that is well made and served with grace.

Great Michelin star Refine Korean restaurant in Palo Aloto, California. The meal, presentation and service and ambiance are impeccable deserving the Michelin star. The unique thing is that this restaurant has communal seatings of 18 maximum. I would highly recommend this restaurant although it is expensive of course!

Great service and the perfect amount of food! The first 30 mins of the meal is standing while they bring out small bite as appetizers. Then you're seated for the 8 course meal, with each item described to the table by one of the waiters. Make sure you clear out your evening as this is a 3 hr experience.

I was very excited to try this Michelin star for modern Korean restaurant. Maum was exceed my expectations, food was so good and Interior decoration is modern and special. Maum only has 16 seats, definitely need to make reservations in advance.

2019 so far, this is the best restaurant​ I will recommend to all of my friends. excellent​ experience of this kind of social-based​ dinning.

Not sure why this place only has one Michelin star, definitely deserves at least two. I've had a lot of Korean food, but their take on things is worth trying and isn't something you'll forget soon - the galbi was breathtakingly good. Will suggest taking the wine pairing too, makes it a significantly improved experience. This place has an interesting approach of a communal table of 16, which we surprisingly enjoyed.