Moo Bong Ri Korean Restauran

Local and authentic Korean restaurant experience specializing in traditional Korean plates focused around delicious meats, stews, and other offerings. This is a traditional restaurant and not a do-it-yourself barbecue place. However, we were really impressed with the local vibe and the meats that came out on sizzling cast iron skillets. This is clearly a local favorite. The servers were initially curious if we were lost when we arrived. There are a few tables and it’s not ultra crowded but it is an intimate setting. No outdoor seating and everything is inside. The kitchen is nearby and you can see everything. The food was delicious. I’d recommend the beef bulgogi or the short ribs. They were some of the best I’ve ever had. It can be a bit pricy, but worth it. Definitely get a side of rice as well. They give you tea, Korean appetizers, and sauces to go with your meal. If you want to try a traditional and authentic Korean restaurant, I’d recommend checking this place out. It was intimate, authentic, and didn’t take itself too seriously while offering excellent food!

Invited friends over to have dinner at this place. They really liked it. The staff were friendly, polite, and caring. They kept letting us know that the pots, grill and the plates they were serving were hot. The grilled pork/beef intestines were delicious and went very well with soju (jinro blue bottle) and 🍺🍺🍺. We also ordered the pork bone soup which fed all four of us with huge pieces, the broth was really good especially when paired with a bowl of rice. The fried chicken was okay, crispy and tasty but they could serve a little spicy sweet sauce on the side. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the food and the service. Will be back for more to try on more things on their menu. 👍🏾😄🤙🏾

Good selection. Bo ssam was excellent. Lots of boiled pork thinly sliced. Kalbitang was good. A fair amount of beef. It could have been better in a stone bowl to keep the soup warm. The seafood pancake was crispy made with a lot of different seafood. All in all, this is a pretty good place. I will try a different selection next time.

Came here on a Saturday at 6pm for a large group dinner of 10. I did make a reservation earlier in the week but they didn’t seem to have my reservation, it may had been lost in translation. Thankfully, there weren’t a lot of people so we were able to get a semi private room for our large party. We got quite a few items - Medium Intestine Combo (large intestines, small intestines, abomasum) Medium Galbi-jjim (braised short ribs) Seafood Pancakes x 2 Spicy Tteok-bokki Spicy Blood Sausage Soup Galbi-Tang (short rib soup) My favorite dishes of the meal were Galbi-jjim - the meat was so tender and just fall off the bone, love the sweetness of the dish! Seafood Pancakes - though pretty standard but they do a great job on the balancing the ingredients and the pancakes had the right amount of crispiness! Spicy Teton-bokki- unfortunately didn’t get to take a photo as it was the group’s favorite. It was perfect for me but definitely on the spicier side Galbi-Tang - this dish was ok, but on the saltier side. Hard to compare this to my other favorite place in South Bay. iykyk! As for the rest, they were kind of a miss for me. Intestine combo - though intestine dishes tend to be quite fatty, I find this one especially overwhelming, specifically the large intestines. Spicy blood sausage soup - this dish wasn’t spicy but it had a quite distinctive herby taste and the soup had grainy texture. I also didn’t really enjoy the blood sausage. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to people who love grilled intestines!

I visited because I heard it was newly opened today, and the atmosphere of the store was clean and pleasant.The staff were so kind, the braised short ribs, the seafood soft tofu stew was delicious, and the side dishes were delicious.I ordered Yukgaejang and Braised Short Ribs and brought them home, but I like the compressed packaging because it's so clean.

Yummmm! My coworker told me about this place and told me about the assorted pork soup (dwaeji gukbap?). It was so delicious! The soup arrives unseasoned, but there's a spiced salt that you can use to taste. The milky soup was so savory and the pork was satisfying to eat with kimchi. The galbi here is cooked well too and falls off the bone souper easily. The banchan here is tasty. My favorite was the cold seaweed salad! This restaurant is tucked away on a quieter street off of El Camino. Parking was pretty easy on a weekday!

Come on, the more side dishes, the better, right? Be brave, try something new or stick with the tofu stew, or the bulgogi, or the japchae. The restaurant is situated in a tiny strip mall that seems more and more deserted now that Goodwill Store is long gone. Drop in any time of the day to overeat and fulfill the Korean food craving that arises unexpectedly, because once you try Korean, you'll be wanting to come back for more.

There's a lot of offal dishes that you would be hard pressed to find in the south bay. For example, the blood sausage in the form of different dishes is unique and they manage to make it not too grainy. I love how the vermicelli inside just explodes when it's soup and bulges out. So funny. The variety of grilled innards is nice and none of it tastes too gamey. Large, large selection of shareable soup and casserole dishes as well. The regular apps (anything under that section on the menu) like the seafood pancake and mandu are just alright.

Better food than the previous restaurant at this location, and overall cleaner with better presentation. It was a quick meal, so this is not a full review of the menu. I had bibimbap, which traditionally is often served with a light broth on the side to balance the rice and prevent the dish from feeling dry, and many Korean recipes explicitly include a simple soup to serve alongside bibimbap. I don't appreciate Korean restaurants skimping on these small but important touches just because some patrons may not know to expect them. A light broth soup is not costly for the restaurant, and it can really enhance the flavor and enjoyment of a rice dish like bibimbap. I was disappointed on that point. Service was quick, but the restaurant was also slow at the time, and the fact that the food came out very fast suggests the ingredients (the beef in this case, dry and cold) were mostly prepped and just assembled to order rather than cooked more freshly for each dish. There's a balance to be struck: you don't want patrons waiting forever, but you also want the food to taste freshly made, not simply pre-made components thrown together at the last minute.

came to santa clara only for this restaurant. place is ok with good ambiance and staffs are nice. for foods: * ban chan: they gave nine variants and i will say all are good!!! the flavors are just right for all of them * spicy marinated crab: it comes with barley rice and the crab sauce is excellent!!! absolutely recommended menu if you are ok with raw crab. just a suggestion: may be need a bit more spicy * grilled mackerel: the portion is quite a lot and taste is great. i will try for other fish next time: croaker and flounder overall, prices are average. the portion is a bit heavy for my tummy but taste is delicious. recommended!!!

Great value. Portion size is huge! It'd be a great spot to come with friends so that you can share the food. I ordered their barley rice combo, and opted for the raw crab and kimchi stew option. It was my first time trying raw crab, so I don't really have a baseline for comparison. I will say that I liked the saucing they did for the crab and the fact that that gave me two pairs of gloves for this. It was also my first time having barley rice and I loveeeeeed it. I saved the sauce from the raw crab and poured it in. It was amazing. I do have general bias for barley item though. As for the kimchi stew. I did not like it at all. The broth was way too sour for my liking, and the kimchi slices they kept in the stew were giant/thick stem portion. Side note, I did not like how they marinated their kimchi for the banchan either, so maybe I just didn't like their kimchi in general. Their other banchans were very good though. We asked for seconds on half of them.

Finally found REAL soy-marinated raw crab in the Bay Area -- the kind that's literally bursting with roe! We've been seeing it all over social media for the longest time, and my eldest has been begging to fly to LA just for this. So happy we can finally enjoy it right here in the Bay Korean Soy-Marinated Raw Crab (간장게장) The roe was SO full it was practically overflowing when we opened the shell. That first moment honestly made us all go "WOW." The soy marinade was perfectly balanced -- savory with just the right touch of sweetness, zero fishiness. The crab meat was incredibly delicate and silky. Mix it with a spoonful of white rice and it's pure heaven. And the roe... unbelievably rich and creamy, almost like uni-level umami. Every bite felt luxurious. Fish Roe Spicy Kimchi Soup This pot was next level. It arrived bubbling red and vibrant, loaded with fish roe that popped in your mouth with every bite. The broth had a bold kick but wasn't harsh on the throat -- spicy, tangy, and deeply comforting. The acidity was perfectly balanced, making it dangerously addictive with rice. Each spoonful delivered that satisfying pop-pop texture from the roe. So good. Steamed Seafood Platter A massive tray of perfectly steamed seafood -- shrimp, mussels, clams, squid -- the works. The portion was generous enough for 3-4 people, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. Simple steaming really let the natural sweetness of the seafood shine. No heavy seasoning needed when the ingredients are this good. If you've been craving authentic Korean ganjang gejang without driving down to LA, this spot is absolutely worth it. Perfect for family dinners, especially during the holidays. We'll definitely be back!

I was able to call in a reservation on a Friday night for a party of six for Saturday morning, which was easy and convenient--but in the end, it wasn't really necessary since there were plenty of open tables when we arrived. The dining room felt relaxed and unhurried, which made it a comfortable spot for a larger group meal. We ordered 감자탕 (pork back-bone potato stew), 아귀찜 (spicy braised monkfish), and 떡볶이 (tteokbokki), and every dish came out in very generous portions. 감자탕 and 아귀찜 are dishes I don't often see on Korean menus in the Bay Area, so I was pleasantly surprised not only to find them here but also to have them taste genuinely good and well-balanced. The tteokbokki rounded everything out nicely and made the table spread feel even more abundant. The service here is phenomenal: staff checked in on us frequently, refilling side dishes and making sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling intrusive. While the food is on the pricier side, the combination of portion size, quality, and flavor makes it feel worth the splurge. The only downside is parking--since the restaurant is in a small plaza next to a bakery and another restaurant, be prepared to circle the neighborhood a bit or street park if the lot is full.

It seems like this place has been remodeled, or a new business came in? I think it used to be Bapsang? Regardless, the interior looks the same, if not identical. It was nice to return. Our party of three shared: Barley rice set (with kimchi stew and spicy raw marinated crab) and soy marinated crabs. The dishes came with complimentary banchan, which all were so yummy. I love the variety in kimchi banchan, and the japchae was perfectly seasoned. I enjoyed that the most. My friends were craving raw marinated crabs, therefore our choice of dishes. It definitely satisfied the cravings, the sauce for the spicy raw marinated crab was delicious - we used it to add to our rice. However, I'm not sure if it aligns well with the pricing. The dishes themselves are quite expensive (from $35-$45, depending), with only a few crab legs. I can make more with a lower priced option from the market. The total (without gratuity) came out to be around $85. Out of everything we had though, I do think the barley rice tea set was the most worth it - you get rice, vegetables, choice of soup and entree. I would recommend doing this option for maybe a pair/duo. I would recommend passing on the raw marinated crabs, I think you can find a better quantity option somewhere else for the price. Service was really friendly and nice. Servers continued to check in on us and asked if we wanted more banchan. I hope to return, but maybe try out some of their other dishes.

Overall it feels overpriced for what you get. We came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and they were able to seat us. There were some items that were $70-$100!!! The intestines were literally so expensive. I thought these were off shoot items and parts no one really wanted? We didn't get them, but thought the pricing was interesting. We tried the soy marinated crab which comes with rice and roe ($45, which was $5 more than the spicy crab lol) and the bossam which was $40. The soy marinated crab was delicious but it only came with one tiny little crab. For that price I would have liked to see two lol The bossam was ok. It didn't come with the large pieces of kimchi that I am used to. It came with a measly 3 pieces of radish to roll your pork slice in, we had to ask for more and they only gave us 3 more. Why so little when there's more pork to roll? The pork was also not super tender compared to the other ones I've had at other places, a bit on the chewier and tougher side but overall not the worst. The lady came by and asked if we wanted more banchan but she did it when we only had one piece of pork left lol.... It would have been nice to have asked when we still had food left to eat. Be forewarned, parking sucks on a weekend. It shares a strip mall with other popular asian eateries. You might have to street park.

Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025 Time: 12:45pm Party of: 2 Meal: Lunch *Tteokbokki ($19) *Beef Tartare ($29) *Barley Rice Set Menu ($33) - Kimchi Stew, Pork Bulgogi *Soy Sauce Marinated Crab ($45) I was meeting up with a girlfriend. She adores Korean food and I was craving ganjang-gejang, so we decided to come here. I arrived first and was seated right away. They gave us part of an 8 top in the center of the dining room, so it ended up being a communal table of sorts. They are individual booths along the walls that seat parties of 2-4. The crab definitely fulfilled my craving. And I was glad they sell them individually since my gf isn't really into raw seafood. I had the whole crab more or less to myself. The other dish I got was the beef tartare. A good portion. The asian pear and egg yolk complemented it well. Tho I typically like it with a bit of black pepper and sesame oil. Rice cakes aren't really my thing, but I enjoyed the fish cakes in it. The pork was a nice set. Since my gf only wanted the pork more or less, I took all her bibimbap type sides and added them to my rice. Glad I discovered this spot. Not may people do soy sauce marinated crab. REVIEW #3937

This used to be Bapsang. I was bummed to hear Bapsang closed its doors, I thoroughly enjoyed the food there. My friend told me about about Master Oh's. I'm not sure if Bapasng was sold or simply rebranded. Almost everything is the same inside; the decor, the setting, and looks like come of the staff members from Bapsang stayed on as well. Master Oh's still pulling a good amount of Korean OG's...always a good sign. We did discover some additional parking in the rear, especially since the parking lot was full this evening. Service was brilliant! more on that later... #Mukbang: ~ Banchan (반찬) - 4/5 A good assortment of Banchan. We thoroughly enjoyed almost all the side dishs, very tasty. I think there was one dish we were not familiar with. ~ (Gamja-Tang) Pork Backbone Stew (감자탕) - 4.5/5 Not so sure I'd call this a stew, it's more like a hearty soup to me...but what would I know. I is not Korean. I'm not all that familiar with Pork Stew, I usually get the Beef stew at Korean restaurants. This was something different, but brilliant nonetheless. Tender pieces of pork backbone simmered in a rich, spicy broth with veggies. ~ Combination Grilled Beef Intestines (오듬곱창) - 4.5/5 I think this might be their specialty. From what we were told, this was one of the most popular dishes here. Different cuts of Intestines, (which I didn't know about) served with veggies on a Cast iron BBQ pan. Its a good amount, very filling. I'm not sure if the owner on the manager that was helping us, but he basically cooked our food for us! Which was extremely helpful since we didn't know what we were doing...lol. A very pleasant gent that was friendly and gave us lots of good information. He did mention even in Korea this dish is a bit of a rarity, as they don't use different cuts of intestines. The rest of the staff was very helpful as well. We were checked on regularly without the overbearing feeling and our Banchan was refilled regularly as well. We were definitely taken care of and never felt rushed or neglected. Now I'll need to return with a bigger group so I can try more dishes. The portions are large and are meant to be shared. 건배!

A round of applause for this place! I had an excellent experience here from start to finish. The service was outstanding - friendly greetings with smiles, attentive servers, and impressively fast service. The interior had tables all around, along with a private room that seems perfect for larger parties. Price is on the higher side but it's well worth. Every dish we ordered was premium quality. We were served nine different side dishes, and each one tasted fresh and well prepared. I'd absolutely come back to try more items on their menu. Soy Marinated Crab - Easily the best dish. It wasn't overly fishy and was perfectly marinated in the sauce. Paired with the rice provided and mixed together, it was absolutely perfect. Beef Tartar - Mixed with egg yolk, cucumber, and radish. It was crunchy, incredibly fresh, and also delicious with rice. Seafood Pancake - One of the best pancakes I've had. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I believe they added something extra to give the exterior an additional layer of texture.

4.5 STARS Silky smooth and gelatinous with a rich, creamy head and explosive umami. OHHHH YAS! Master Oh's does Gejang, Korean raw crab right. While yangnyeom gejang, spicy raw crab is easily found in the South Bay, only a handful of restos in the entire bay offer ganjang gejang, soy-marinated raw crab. And, only two restos (that I can find) serve female crabs with the roe; Master Oh's is one of them. Master Oh's offers takeout, delivery, and indoor dining. They don't get as much love as GIWA next door so rezzies aren't really needed unless you're coming with a large group. M E N U Traditional Korean Cuisine with a fairly extensive menu: Marinated raw seafood, jeongal (hot pot), kalguksu (knife cut noodles), jjigae (stew), BBQ (cooked in the kitchen), barley rice sets, grilled fish, and more. $15.99 Weekday Lunch Specials, 11 am - 2 pm: Soups, stews, and bossam (boiled pork belly) w/ rice and banchan. Smaller portion than all day menu. Beer and soju available. F O O D * Complimentary Banchan - Fresh cabbage kimchi: Crisp with great savory heat - Bok choy kimchi: Same as above; really enjoyed this since you rarely see this offered as a banchan. - Wakame: Least fav, the kelp was kinda slimy - Fish cake: Overly salty - Japchae: Fresh and warm with a nice bouncy chew but too salty - Stir-fried zucchini: Standard - Kelp noodle salad: Like a crunchy mac salad * Ganjang Gejang: Soy Marinated Raw Crab w/ roe rice ($45): https://tinyurl.com/tj4t2edu Put those gloves on and GET DOWN! Mix the rice (fish roe, seaweed salad, radish, and nori) and squeeze the raw crab meat with roe into the rice bowl and enjoy. Like an explosion of rich, creamy umami, the soft, jelly-like raw crab was bomb with the rice. The soy marinade was flavorful but not a salt bomb like grocery store gegang. And, I love the marinated crispy raw onion and quail egg. Putting the rice into the crab shell and mixing it with the tomalley was the best part...like creamy, briny uni. Additional bowl of roe rice is $10. To nitpick, it's kinda pricey for one blue crab and I wish they provided roasted seaweed sheets to make wraps. * Gamjatang: Pork Bone Soup ($22): https://tinyurl.com/44vnsvtw A mildly spicy, hearty pork bone soup chockfull of spiny pork back bones and tender potatoes showered with fresh perilla leaves and perilla seed powder. The bones are full of meltingly soft meat with the earthy, nutty perilla cutting through the richness. Delicious and deeply satisfying. It's what they're known for...GET IT! Includes a bowl of rice to make gukbap, you know "brothy rice". Influencers need to stop colonizing and gentrifying ethnic food like it's their own invention. S E R V I C E Warm, welcoming, and very attentive staff. Servers offered banchan refills, new gloves, plates, and even helped packed up the leftovers. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Casual and spacious with a modern, sophisticated touch with the white flower pendant lighting. There's one private dining room. Overall, this resto has rebranded so many times but I think they've finally got it right. The food and service at Master Oh's is on point. Hope they consider adding seongge aka uni to the menu!

We came on a Wednesday evening at 5pm when they opened for dinner service. When we entered the restaurant, we were greeted and seated right away. Major smiles and plus for service. We ordered a barley rice set with grilled mackerel and grilled beef short ribs. The mackerel was grilled very well and not dry. Minimal bones which is a plus because it's hard to eat when there are hella bones. Eating it with the barley rice felt light and not heavy. The grilled beef short ribs were so tender and delicious. I loved that it came on a sizzling plate with lots of onions. One of the dishes that really stood out to us was the baby book choy kimchi! So delicious. I love the crunchy texture when you bite into it and great kimchi seasoning, I would love the recipe so I can make it at home and include it in my meal preparation for work. I would definitely come back to eat here again. There is plenty of parking and it shares the same parking as Giwa. I highly recommend 10/10

I came on a Monday at lunch, and it was surprisingly busy, but we were seated pretty quickly. There's a lot of parking around back, so make sure you find that. Service was quick and they were very attentive. My only complaint is that the restaurant is super cold, but I'm sure that's because of all their hot steaming food. I tried their raw marinated crab in the soy flavor, which was really good but difficult to eat because I'm lazy. They give you gloves, but it's still messy and that crab is pretty sharp. I'm glad I tried it, but I'm not sure I would get it again considering it's $45 for one small crab, thought it does come with a fish roe rice. We also got their clam noodle soup, which was delicious and so soothing. The noodles had a good chew to them. We also had their lunch special bossam set, which was also delicious. My favorite thing, however, was their side dishes. I could eat that all day.

I would rate this place a 4.5/5. I've been here twice now and have to admit that their portion sizes are huge -- makes sense considering the prices as well. They provide a pretty good variety of side dishes with your meal and everything is pretty solid. What caught us by surprise was how big their seafood pancake was. It was nice and crispy! The raw marinated shrimps were also a very tasty alternative to the crab (and easier to eat as well). I've had their soups/hot pot casseroles, but those didn't really blow my mind in comparison to everything else.

Master Oh's been on my to try list for awhile, so I'm happy that my company did a catering lunch with them so I had a taste of their food. We had Pork Bulgogi, Braised Chicken, Braised Tofu, Japchae, and Cabbage Kimchi. I really like the Pork Bulgogi as it was juicy and not dry at all. Very rarely I would have juicy Bulgogi, especially on a big group order, so I was very pleasantly satisfied. The Japchae was also good for me because I like how much vegetables were used instead of just some shredded carrots. The Braised Tofu also had good texture and not overly salty or bland. As for the chicken, it was not as memorable but nothing at fault. Now I feel more convinced to go to their restaurant and give their food a try.

Came here at the recommendation of a friend. As expected with most Korean places they served Banchans but not as many as other places I've been. Service was great, very attentive and followed up with us consistently. The location was not too busy but must have been a bit slower as we came on a Monday for dinner. Ordered the a clam noodle soup. It was light yet full of flavor and delicious. I felt healthy yet still filled. Lots of clams in there and some potatoes. Also tried their Tteok bokki which was delicious. Little bit of spice but not the unbearable type. Authentic flavors from everything I tried there, according to a Korean friend who was dining with us. As usual most Korean places are more expensive than your usual American places but quality and flavor are worth the price. Hoping to try some Korean bbq next time. Parking is a bit tight in the front but there is additional parking on the back.

Great variety of more special Korean dishes. We got the marinated crab as part of a combo for a smaller portion and cheaper price just to try. It came with barley rice and kimchi stew. Kimchi stew was very fresh and cabbage sweet instead of sour and salty like jiggae resturants can be. I really liked the clam noodle soup, very light and sweet, as well as the bossam. Succulent pork belly with pickled veggies and radishes. Solid banchan. To me, I didn't appreciate the pork backbone soup. I think I prefer Chinese flavors because it didn't seem much special especially for the price. Waitstaff were all nice and we didn't have a wait.

* visited on a Sunday evening with a party of 6 This was my first time visiting Master Oh's and it instantly became one of my favorite spots. The staff is so incredibly kind and so attentive- they make you feel very welcomed & comfortable. The restaurant is itself has a good amount of parking and is pretty large. I love that it can accommodate a large group as well as small groups. Okay the food: - Gopchang: this was so yummy, and probably my most favorite dish out of all the dishes we ordered. I love that they grill it in front of you, and make sure it's thoroughly cooked before they serve it. Definitely a must get if you are into intestines. - Bossam: you know a restaurant is really good if they get their bossam perfect. I love that. It wasn't too soft or too chewy!

Very happy with my experience at Master Oh's! The prices are honestly super reasonable and they have lunch specials as well! The banchan is really good and the server checked in on us multiple times to see if we wanted any free banchan refills! Would definitely come back again. I'm surprised it doesn't have more reviews, but I'm positive it's going to get more popular soon because of its tasty and affordable dishes! The restaurant is located in a plaza with a lot of parking!

My friend's very Korean parents approve of this place which is HIGH PRAISE, so of course I had to check Master Oh's out for dinner. As expected, this restaurant is really good. They serve authentic Korean dishes; really big portions at a really great value. I walked away with a full tummy and feeling happy knowing that this place is now in my top 3 fav Korean restaurants in Bay Area. I'd consider Master Oh's to still be a hidden gem. It hasn't been hit by super viral popularity (yet) and so we were able to walk in and immediately be seated on a Friday night. I would say about 80% of the restaurant was full at 8PM Friday. Our food came out really, really fast. We ordered...I went to wash my hands...sat back down and was served food immediately. We ordered the pork backbone soup (popular menu item), Bossam, Seafood Pancake, and barley rice set that comes with veggies, soup, and a protein. For the protein we selected a grilled mackerel. Everything was really delicious. The pork backbone soup was the perfect soup comforting, savory warm bowl on a cold night. The bossam tastes high quality, cooked to tender perfection. The only thing that fell a bit short was the seafood pancake, that was just ok for me. Surprisingly my favorite dish out of everything we had was the japchae that came with the free banchan (side dishes). It was randomly low key one of the best japchae I've ever had?? We kept finishing it and asking for more. Not only is the food delicious with great portion sizes and value, but the staff were amazing. They were all so so nice and kept checking up on us throughout the meal. They were efficient and happy to help in any way. They really made our dinner from great to amazing. Master Oh's I will be back very soon!

We came to try this restaurant with friends because of their intestines stew hot pot. It did not disappoint. I really enjoyed it, but it did cost $70 for the stew! We also ordered a noodle dish but the stew was the main dish! I can't wait to go back again!

Food: 3.5 out of 5 Service: 2 out of 5 Value: 2 out of 5 I stumbled (literally) upon this place on my way to eat brunch at the IG famous Giwa. Not wanting to be disappointed by another "viral" or "hyped" spot and having been craving raw soy marinated crab, I wanted to try Master Oh's. We came early (11 am), so there wasn't too many people dining (which is why I don't want to provide a rating for ambiance). Master Oh's reminded me of Master Ha's in LA. Ever since I moved out of LA/Ktown, I've been in search of worthy raw soy marinated gejang. The spicy marinated version is abundantly available, but it's much harder to find soy marinated crab that wasn't fishy and or salty. Master Ha's in LA will forever be my favorite. We ordered the bossam, seolleongtang, and the soy marinated crab. Bossam was decent, but we didn't have enough radish or garlic slices. That's a fundamental for me. You can't serve a plate of bossam and only provide 3 radish slices. Taste was good tho. Seolleongtang was quite small but also okay. It was bland so we had to add our own salt (pretty standard), which we didn't mind, but didn't have enough salt to add (lol). Raw soy marinated gejang was... not too salty (which is great) but was quite fishy. Made me feel a bit anxious since it was raw. Definitely not worth $40 for only one crab. I wanted to give this place 4 stars, but when I think if I'll be coming back - the answer is no. I can't give a place 4 or higher if I feel that the food isn't good enough for me to come back. Service was standard for the most part but we had one person that kept visiting our table. This person kept moving our food. I understand being concerned the Seolleongtang potentially spilling but it's on the table not spilling so why need to move it? When the person moved it, I got raw crab sauce all over my jacket. Then later, while I was eating, the person came back and was going to take our dish away that still had food on it. This person also pushed the trash cart around to clean other tables, didn't wash hands, picked up food and trash from the ground, and came to unnecessarily handle food items at our table. Food mishandling is one of my biggest pet peeves - especially when it comes to raw foods. To make matters worse, the same person made the assumption I was Chinese because I was Asian and not Korean. Instead of saying thank you, the person said "xie xie" to me. Having taken Mandarin in the past, I understand that to mean thank you, but I am not Chinese. The ignorant assumption was the cherry on top for me.

Came here for the spicy raw marinated crabs and clam soup and was not disappointed. They give SO much banchan too, and they were all delicious! Master Oh's is a great addition to my list of favorite Korean restaurants in the South Bay. RECS: + Hand torn dough clam soup ($19, 4.5/5 stars) had a fun, chewy texture that literally tasted hand torn. Clam soup was comforting but could've used a tad more salt. Loved the barley rice that came with it + Spicy raw marinated crabs ($35, 4.5/5 stars) had plump, full pieces of crab and a tasty sauce. I would've preferred a bit more spice but still really good. This was enough for 3 people as the roe rice was complimentary! Really wanted to try the soy marinated crab as well but it's only 1 serving of crab for almost $45 at the time of writing, so it would not comfortably feed a group :(

Came on a weeknight to grab dinner with a friend. Parking here is very tricky. Be sure to follow the signs and only park in spots associated with the restaurant. For master oh's, some of those spots were by the Burger King. It was pretty busy for a weekday but we didn't have to wait. They give a huge selection of banchan. The servers came around frequently to refill our banchan as well. -soy sauce marinated crab: 3.5/5, I'm happy to see that there are more spots offering soy marinated crab. I like it more than the spicy version. For $39.99, you get one crab and a bowl with roe. It's wild to only get one crab for the price tbh. I liked how the crab was big and it had roe but the soy sauce flavor was kind of lacking in my opinion. I'm happy they offered a bowl of roe to mix with the crab. -galbi: 4/5, Galbi comes on a hot plate. Good flavor and sear! Solid choice at any Korean spot. -clam noodle soup: 4/5, I love anytime a restaurant has knife cut noodles. Chewy noodles are my favorite so if you are the same, this is for you. The broth was flavor and there were plenty of clams as well. You definitely get a lot of food and the quality is solid. The price is just higher than some places that I've gone to.

On a calm winter evening, I was looking for some delicious Korean food to fuel me for a late night volleyball session. However, this restaurant only slightly hit the mark. We ordered the soy marinated raw crab and the perilla seed soup noodles. The crab was honestly really disappointing given the price tag. For $45 you literally only get a single crab, which if it was really good I would be fine with, but it was just fine. The crab was really fishy and the portion was small. Next the perilla seed soup noodle was solid, but it was kinda bland. It had very minimal perilla flavor at all but at least it was warm and comforting. The banchan was pretty solid, but definitely nothing to be raving about. I do really like the variety of banchan though as they give so many dishes. Overall, I would give this place another chance, but the crab was really disappointing.

As others have said, apparently this spot has changed fairly often. Not quite sure what it used to be, but know that these changes definitely did not detract from the food at all! Master Oh's seems to primarily serve shared dishes with an emphasis on soups, as well as other typical pocha style dishes you would find at other Korean spots While there was nothing that stood out about the restaurant's decor or ambiance itself, the food was absolutely amazing. I would come back just for some of the dishes we had. The table favorite was the soy sauce raw marinated crab which came with a roe rice bowl - super fresh and super addicting once mixed together. The other standout dish was the pork backbone soup, which we ordered instead of the army stew as they were out of that when we went around 8pm. It is definitely a shared soup - it came out in a huge pot with its own burner with so many bones - I took the leftovers and had several meals worth of soup - it's really great value for the price! It could've used a tad more salt, but was overall pretty flavorful and only mildly spicy. The portions at Master Oh's are well worth the price. I can't wait to return for their raw marinated crab, and to try more of their soups!

this might be my new favorite korean restaurant in the bay area!! coming from orange county, where there are plenty of korean restaurants, it's been rare to find a korean restaurant in norcal that really stands out. first off, the service is amazing!! the servers are so attentive, constantly refilling our water & the 9 complimentary banchan (side dishes) without us even asking. the menu has a nice variety of korean dishes. we ordered one of the jeongols: the spicy octopus, tripe, & shrimp stew. we also wanted to order the tartare, but they were out for the day. but they even offered to go to the meat market & order fresh ingredients for us if we really wanted to eat it. i thought that was so thoughtful and showed how they truly value their customers' experience. we also ordered add-ons of kalguksu (hand cut noodles) & ramen for our stew, which was a lot of food for 2 people. i think this dish would have been enough for 3-4 people to share because we had plenty of leftovers to take home. the stew itself was so delicious. there was a whole octopus inside (be careful to monitor it so it doesnt overcook!) and lots of small beef intestines & shrimp. the servers came by frequently to check on the temperature of the stove and to warn us of overcooking our noodles. we had such a great time dining here & can't wait to come back to try more!!

Randomly picked this spot because I was craving for soy marinated crab. It was delicious. Probably one of the best I've had in the Bay Area (don't think a lot of places make this dish). We also ordered soup and stir fried squid. The squid was a bit tough and chewy, probably won't order it again. But all the other dishes were delicious. Service is great. Very attentive and friendly. Definitely will come again. We live in the Penisula but I'm willing to drive to South Bay just for the crab.

This restaurant has changed so many times, but feel Master Oh's is here to stay! They have plenty of options and it seems that their raw marinated crab and barley rice combos are the stars of the restaurant as many people were ordering it. The barley rice combo for $29 comes with a side of veggie banchan, a personal stew, and a meat item of your choice (raw marinated crab as an option too!). However, I was craving a soupy noodle so went with their spicy chicken kalguksu. The banchans that they offer were just so so, the only one I really liked was their baby bok choy kimchi and we had to keep asking for refills as they give you a little bit more at a time. However, the servers were really nice and attentive to keep bringing us back more. Unfortunately the spicy chicken kalguksu was just not it. The noodles were the slimy store bought version and the soup was oily and spicy. It did not have the hearty homey chicken soup that this dish usually is. I would definitely be back but not for their kalguksu. Prices are very reasonable and the restaurant is spacious.

Crab season = soy sauce crab season! Of course I had to come back to Master Oh for their famous ganjang gejang. I tried Master Oh earlier this year when they first opened, and now that it's peak crab season, I had to return -- and wow, the crabs are even better now. Super meaty, loaded with roe, and insanely fresh. Every bite was bursting with flavor What really convinced us to go this time was their weekday evening deal: Mon-Thurs, 7:30-9:30 PM -- such a great excuse to gather friends who love raw marinated seafood The soy sauce crab ($40) and soy sauce shrimp ($30) are absolute must-orders. So fresh, so rich, and full of umami -- pure happiness in one bite. We also tried the Volcano Wagyu Bulgogi, and honestly... it's a showstopper. Super dramatic when it hits the table, perfect for photos, and it even caught the attention of the table next to us The broth leans on the sweeter side, so it's great if you enjoy slightly sweet flavors.

We tried Master Oh on Friday night because our son had raved about it. Since it was just my husband and me, we ordered two dishes. * Pork Backbone Soup - 5/5. My husband loved it, and I thought it was absolutely delicious as well. * Barley Rice Set with Spicy Marinated Crab - I first tried this dish in Seoul a few years ago, and while I wouldn't say I love it, I definitely crave it about once a year. This set was perfect for me since the portion wasn't too big. My only small wish is that it included the crab shell as well, not just the body. Still, I'll definitely be ordering this again next year. We both really enjoyed their banchan, especially the bok choy kimchi and regular kimchi. Both were exceptional. All of the servers are nice and friendly. They constantly give us refills. Since Master Oh is so close to our favorite Hankook Market, we're sure to be back soon to try more items on the menu!

I'm a big soup lover, and Master Oh's definitely delivered. I got the clam knife cut noodle soup, the seafood tofu soup, and spicy chicken soup. The soups were very flavorful. There was an okay amount of meat but a lot of soup (which I love). Master Oh's is reasonably priced. To note, I got takeout. But when I went to pick it up on a Thursday night, the restaurant was fairly busy. It also had cute Korean decor inside. The only con was communication. When we first tried to order takeout over the phone, there was some language barrier and confusion with the menu. There was some difficulty ordering as some items on the menu were not available anymore. However, they were able to grab someone else who could clarify the menu. They were all super friendly though. I would definitely come back and try eating in!

I came because I saw they have pork bone stew (gamja tang) and raw marinated crab (gejang) which a lot of places don't usually serve. My first thought when I got there at 12:30PM is that they are super understaffed for the number of people waiting. There were open seats and one's waiting to be cleaned but only 2 people working the entire place so there was queue building up. No one to greet or write your name down so don't forget to do it yourself. Once seated I had to keep flagging people to try to order and get replacement side dishes. I felt pretty bad for the ones working there since they were very busy and overworked, desperately needing help. Food was delicious overall but not sure if I would come back knowing the service is pretty slow and I'll have to wait around to get seated a long time. Hope they can improve that. What I tried: Pork backbone stew ($19) : rating 4/5. Good but I've had much better. Flavor was nice but soup was a bit watery and only a single piece of potato that was undercooked too Barley Rice Set Meal ($29) : rating 5/5! Great deal since I got my spicy crab, kimchi stew, and barley rice with tons of veggies as a set. Crab was good but as usual very messy to eat. I enjoyed the barley rice a lot with the chewiness

Came with friends and I have to say parking is such a hassle. Besides that banchan came out fairly quick. Spacious and nice decor. I would sag it's a bit loud for my preference. I've had spicy marinated version before but not soy. For me, it tastes good but a bit on salty side. Prawns were amazing too. Same marinade ao it's also saltier side. Overall, it doesn't wow me but it's nice to have marinated crabs here.

Came here to celebrate weekend and it's definitely a "treat yourself" kind of Korean restaurant. The menu has both classic Korean dishes and some harder-to-find options in the Bay Area, like soy-marinated raw crab and specialty rice sets. The Pearl Barley Rice Set was very filling and great value. Comes with barley rice, 8 kinds of veggies, kimchi tofu stew, and a choice of protein--we picked the bulgogi, which was savory and perfect with rice. The Soy-Marinated Raw Crab Set really stood out. You get a whole crab and a bowl of rice with fish roe and kimchi. The staff shows you how to mix everything together, and the crab meat and roe are rich, sweet, and super satisfying. We also tried the Gal Nak hot pot with beef ribs and a whole octopus. Lots of tofu, veggies, rice cakes, and udon--flavor gets better as it cooks, and the noodles at the end were a highlight. The Beef Bibimbap came out sizzling hot with a nice crispy rice layer at the bottom. Well-balanced toppings and generous beef. Overall, Master Oh feels very authentic, with solid portions and consistently fresh ingredients. Great for group meals or when you want a memorable Korean dining experience. Plus, it's right next to a Korean market, which is a fun bonus after eating.

Came here for the raw marinated crab, stayed for the grilled assorted intestines Food: Raw Marinated Crab - this didn't have the most meat but the flavor and the rice bowl it came with was delicious 4/5 Grilled assorted intestines - I was craving intestines and not many places have it Korean styled and this place hit the spot. Super flavorful, wide variety and would def be back just for this 5/5 Service: very nice people who work here and they're helpful in recommending if you are not sure Ambience: the restaurant was huge with a lot of space for big groups. When we came, there was a lot of local Korean people so seemed pretty popular

Good big portions and the workers are so attentive. We ordered 4 dishes for 6 of us and it was the perfect amount. Would come back to try other dishes

Come from LA and this is the best meal we have. Thank you! #backbonesoup #mixsofttofusoup

Not too crowded for an early 5pm Saturday dinner. Service is firendly and a lot of different types of banchan. Food is decent! FOOD: Soy Sauce Marinated Crab (7/10): Raw crab is definitely fresh and sweet here, portion is slightly small for the price though. Great with the rice Fish Roe Rice (6/10): Fresh rice bowl that goes well with the raw crab! LA Beef Shortrib (5/10): Very chewy and tough. Not the best

Asked for the best dish and I got raw crab. Wow. It was unexpectedly delicious. It was simple but satisfied the palate and my tummy. Come with a big appetite because there's a lot yummy dishes to consume.

I came here in a group of 7 for a weekend lunch, and we were seated in the private/separate dining room area. Service was excellent. They handled the group ordering well and everyone's food came quickly. Banchan was standard and they refilled some of them upon request. I ordered a beef bibimbap which I thought tasted good but nothing special from other Korean places. I did absolutely love their barley tea though and wish there was more. Overall I had a good experience here and wouldn't mind coming back.

I have been craving spicy marinated crab and kimchi stew and saw that Master Oh's is having their soft opening. We decided to come for lunch on a Wednesday and there were plenty of seating. The restaurant is really nicely decorated (I love the flower lighting fixture in the middle of the restaurant) and clean. I got the barley rice set with marinated crab and kimchi stew for $29. It was exactly what I have been craving and hit the spot! There was so so much food with all the side dishes. Side dishes were seasoned really well. Marinated crab was spicy and delicious. My bf got the beef hot stone bibimbap which was also so good. The hot stone bowl made the rice crispy on the bottom which was perfect. Immediately after I recommended to a few friends who mentioned they have been craving spicy marinated crab too. Will be coming back for sure! Price was so reasonable

A Korean eatery with large portions, unique marinated seafoods, grilled meats, and stews, perfect for small to large gatherings! Saw a lot of great posts about Master Oh and wanted to try. Came by on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. Service was great, greeted quickly, and staff was friendly. They're known for a lot of different dishes and have a great variety! This time we tried their Assorted grilled intestines (오듬곱창)which is a Jengol dish. Very large portion, with plenty of food in addition to the large variety of intestines! Grilled to perfection, served sizzling on the table, can continue to grill to your preferred charredness. Great side dishes as well such as kimchi, leek kimchi, seaweed, japchae (korean glass noodle), and more. This dish was definitely too much for two people but we thoroughly enjoyed it. They have a lot of other dishes so I am looking forward to coming back and trying their other foods like their raw marinated seafood!

Outside of the raw marinated crab, which people have endlessly raved about, their other offerings are quite solid, so no worries if you're not a fan of seafood. The seafood pancake is HUGE. Crispy on the outside, a bit doughy on the inside but still very good. They also included some kind of spicy pepper in the dough, so that was a hot surprise. The bossam was also quite plentiful, and the large size is great to split among many people (no lettuce, but the included radish wraps suffice). I liked the beef shortrib the most, great with rice and it comes out on a sizzling hot plate. The classic galbi marinade is always good when done well. The pork backbone stew was fun to consume since there were four giant pieces of backbone and we had a moment just trying to get meat out of our individual bones, but relative to the rest of the dishes it was very, very peppery and the least impressive. Parking was a bit of a pain (small parking lot and the other half is reserved for other businesses).

Ordered take out from this place and was genuinely happy with the food: soy sauce marinated crab was amazing, pork backbone soup was also decent. The price tags were a bit steep so couldn't justify a five star, but I will re-order and try other items.

Haven't gone yet, but almost met Bria, next time we will go there to try the food, looks good

Service: Prompt, friendly, and consistent! Ambiance: Quiet neighborhood with soft lighting. Food: A lot of the food I would say is a bit too salty and spicy for me. Out of all the foods we tried, I would say if you do go here try the hand-pulled soups!

This is the 3rd owner. It's been remodeled. Menu is new too. We ordered the following: - barley set menu with flounder, Kim chi stew, and vegetables 4/5 (a lot of food for $29) - soy sauce raw crab 4/5 (rare find, authentic, delicious but only 1 small crab for $39, comes with rice with roe, radish, seaweed) - ban chan 3/5 seaweed, Kim chi, green vegetables, raw squid, fish cake Friendly service but you need to flag waitress to order. Food came out pretty quickly but not completely at once.

First thing first -- the parking lot is tiny! You'll probably need to circle around a few times to find a spot. We arrived around 11:30am, and the place was already almost full -- super popular! We ordered the Grilled Beef Intestine Combo -- the one I've "eaten with my eyes" countless times in K-dramas It came in a huge pan, and after grilling, we thought it wouldn't be enough... but ended up packing half to go It's rich, flavorful, and a bit oily, but pairs perfectly with kimchi. Highly recommend sharing one combo among 3-4 people! My kid got the Chicken Noodle Soup with rice ($21) -- the portion was huge. The broth was hearty and flavorful, not mind-blowing but definitely a solid and comforting bowl of chicken soup noodles. Great value for the price! My husband ordered the Grilled Short Ribs ($38) -- a bit pricey, but absolutely worth it! When it arrived, it was still sizzling on the pan -- that sound alone was pure therapy The beef was perfectly cooked: crispy edges, tender and juicy inside, and packed with flavor. Our little one loved it so much he finished two-thirds of it They also serve 10 kinds of refillable side dishes! The radish kimchi totally won me over -- super crunchy and addictive. We spent about $35 per person; if you skip the big combo, maybe $25-$30/person We noticed many tables ordering their Marinated Raw Crab / Raw Seafood Platter -- extremely popular! If you're into raw marinated seafood, definitely give it a try. For first-timers, I'd recommend starting with a small portion. The restaurant recently reopened with an expanded menu, and everything tasted even better than before. The manager came around to greet tables, introduce dishes, and ask for feedback He mentioned they buy fresh ingredients every morning, which really shows in the taste and consistency! The atmosphere is so Korean -- walls covered with Hangul, kimchi jars by the entrance, and little decorative items that make you feel like you're dining in Seoul . My kid was totally fascinated by the Korean writing on the wall Even the staff are all Korean! Their English isn't perfect, but they're super friendly and will help you grill or serve your food with a smile. After the meal, we drive to the nearby Super Kyo-Po Plaza to get some groceries-- the perfect ending to a delicious lunch There is a discount right now: Mon-Thu, 7:30pm-9:30pm -- 15% off the entire menu (until Dec 15!)