Came here for the soy marinated crab and it was worth it. The soy sauce marinated crab was the highlight. A bit pricey (~$45 each), but very fresh, well-marinated, not too salty, and no fishy taste. The roe rice on the side paired perfectly. The braised beef stew (non-spicy) was slightly sweet and very comforting, with tender, flavorful beef. The spicy assorted seafood had a great variety and a nice kick, and the seafood pancake was thick, crispy, and packed with ingredients. Free side dishes are generous, and the glass noodles were especially good. Overall, great spot for Korean seafood. Would come back! read more

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There aren't a lot of places to eat soy marinated crab in the bay (and it's not something you want to eat just anywhere...) so it's definitely a must here! It comes with a side of fish roe rice which is also delicious. Each crab is juicy and has the yummy flavorful orange roe on it. The assorted banchan has a good variety and tastes good as well (bok choy kimchi is unusual but yummy). The rest of the menu is pretty large with a good amount of Korean dishes that are tasty as well. I recommend the bossam, LA galbi, and battered beef jeon. read more

Master Oh's - Soy sauce marinated crab - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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As a Korean American while visiting NorCal, I was excited to try Korean food up here. Major disappointment. Extremely overpriced and o-k service. As others have written, side dishes came out when our main entrees came out. Ok fine. The raw marinated crab was literally sugar paste. Holy moly I have never experienced something like this before. Some non-Korean in the back poured sugar like they're making sweet tea into this. So not enjoyable. It wasn't even spicy!! JUST SWEET. We also ordered a galbi-tang and we had to inform the server that it was spoiled. It was extremely sour. I know sour soups exist but this is NOT supposed to be a sour soup. Bring back real chefs cause Master Oh is not in this house; it's Student Oh. Stop adding cups of sugar into everything. So overpriced for everything for what we got. read more

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We found this delicious place We had grilled mackerel and tofu soup combo. It was amazingly delicious The waiter was wonderful The deco was beautiful too We would give 10 stars if we could Anyone visiting this area must try this yummy Korean restaurant. Price was good! read more

There was a bit of a wait but the host and servers were very friendly and hospitable. The food was presented well; the raw crab was unique and the favors were excellent. However I was shocked that they only gave one small crab considering the price of $45. Everything else was average. I'd probably come again but not sure if that crab is worth it as that's the only thing that makes this place stand out. read more

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My cousins and I loved this Master Oh's! Food was high quality, tons of banchan, and generous service. Taste: We loved everything! I especially loved the spring cabbage banchan and the pork stew. Service: The best. They were quick and generous. Plaza: Very easy parking read more

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4.5 stars! a super solid korean spot if you are tired of the usual pochas in the area! banchan here is super yummy and delicious :) Barley Rice Set with Beef 8.5/10 I will say, the barley rice here is sooo good! It pairs so well with all the toppings and the beef is juicy and marinated with delicious umami sauce. We also got barley rice on the side with one of our dishes and it comes with this salty/seafood puree and that made it taste so much better Clam Noodle Soup 9/10 - light soup with tons of clams, they also use hand made noodles here with the perfect amount of chew! It's a pretty big bowl so this dish is affordable and shareable for sure Seafood Pancake 100/10 - this was the best seafood pancake I've had, because of how unique and different it is compared to other restaurants. They use some crispy noodles as the coating and it added the perfect crunch, I would love to come back and order this again. They have lots of shareable plates here with protein so next time I'd love to try that with a big group! read more

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I was absolutely wow-ed by Master Oh's. If you haven't already heard, they're famous for their raw spicy marinated crab! We dropped by for lunch and decided to choose from their Barley Rice Set Menu. It's truly the way to go. You get to choose a stew, a protein, and tonsss of assorted seasoned veggies and banchan. I went with the kimchi stew as my stew and the spicy marinated crab for my protein. Ugh. It was all so yummy! The crabs were fresh. The stew warmed me up in all the best ways. The rice and veggies really balanced out the meal. Wouldn't change a thing. read more

They accept Tap to pay/Apple Pay. When we sat down, my partner and I both realized that we forgot our wallets! But luckily Master Oh's accepts Apple Pay! Phew! We ordered the Spicy Raw Marinated Crab, Beef Tartare and Stone Bibimbap with Spicy Pork. The Spicy Raw Marinated Crab comes with a rice bowl topped with fish roe! The crab itself which was really creamy. The spice level is pretty mild (and I'm bad with spice) so it was a great level of spice for me. The beef tartare was really fresh. The egg yolk was creamy and tied the whole dish together. I did get a bit overwhelmed with how "rich" tasting the tartare was after my 5th bite but it was still good nonetheless. The stone bibimbap came out piping hot. The stone was hot enough to make the rice crispy! The portion was massive but the bibimbap was so good that my partner finished his serving. If it were me, it definitely would've taken me two meals to get through. read more

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My girl friend and I went Master Oh and honestly it didn't live up to my expectations, especially considering how many Korean diners were there. The bossam was disappointing. The meat looked kind of sad (very thin) and didn't taste great (kinda dry), and there weren't any fresh vegetables to balance it out. The marinated crab was probably the highlight, flavorful but still not the best I've had. It also took quite a bit of effort to crack and dig out the meat. Then we mixed the crab meat with rice. The tteokbokki ramen was very basic and nothing memorable. But it's good to have. Overall, the experience was pretty meh. If I come back, it would only be for the crab, but there are definitely better Korean spots out there :( read more

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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. read more

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Really delicious Korean food! I'm usually not too big a fan of raw marinated crab since a lot of places usually overpower the crab itself with the seasoning, but the spicy raw marinated crab here is amazing. You get the seasoning flavours, but still the flavours of the raw crab, and the texture is very creamy. If you don't want to commit to having too much crab, then the barley rice set menu is amazing - the barley rice portion is generous, and the ability to get a smaller raw marinated crab with some kimchi stew is great. The variety of vegetables with the barley rice were nicely done too. The beef short rib soup is a must get - the broth is rich, and the meat really delicious. They add a bit of vermicelli, but it's not enough for a single meal. Nonetheless it tastes great. Service is great, and the banchan delicious as well! Highly recommend read more

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overall a solid place for comfort food galbitang was amazing, soup is very savory and has lots of fatty, tender meat seafood pancake was nice and crispy, paired with an excellent salty dipping sauce, and the portions are big, justifying the slightly higher price seollangtang was a bit bland compared to other dishes even after adding a lot of salt, imo there's better in the south bay Japchae and fish cake banchan are soo good read more

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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. read more

Master Oh's - 감자탕 - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Master Oh's - Soy raw marinated crab - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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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. read more

Master Oh's - Clam noodle soup, they ran out of their thicker noodles - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

For a Friday night dinner, do try and come before 6 to beat the line. We ordered the clam kalguksu soup and small bossam. The kalguksu was very generous with the clams but was a bit too salty for my preference. The bossam cuts were a bit small but flavor wise, not bad! I liked the white kimchi that came with it as well. Although I wasn't blown away, I overall had a decent meal and would want to come back for the raw spicy marinated crab! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Korean comfort feast in the South Bay Marinated crab + hot stew -- that hot-and-cold combo hits so well. Didn't expect to find this in the Bay Area! My favorites: Soy Sauce Marinated Crab Gal Nak (Beef Bone + Octopus Stew) Seafood Pancake Banchan (side dishes) Great service and ambiance too! read more

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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!!! read more

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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. read more

Just do us all a favor and take that god awful Galbi jjim off the menu. Probably the worst I've ever had. The sauce tastes like it was made from a box and it's too sweet/salty/syrupy. Stick to the crab if that's your thing. read more

Master Oh's - Galbi jjim - tastes like a box mix. Too sweet/salty/syrupy. Should just take this off the menu! - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Master Ohs is hands down one of the best Korean dining experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and authentic, and the service is incredibly attentive without being overbearing. The standout dish for me was the soy marinated crab it was absolutely phenomenal. The crab was incredibly fresh, and the soy marinade struck the perfect balance of savory, slightly sweet, and umami-rich flavors. Every bite was silky, deeply flavorful, and just melted in your mouth. It's the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after the meal is over. Beyond that, everything we ordered was well-executed and beautifully presented. You can tell there's a lot of care put into both the ingredients and preparation. If you're a fan of Korean food or just great food in general Master Ohs is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back, especially for that unforgettable soy marinated crab. read more

* 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! read more

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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! read more

Master Oh's - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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! read more

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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 :( read more

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Been here a few times, no frills kind of nice Korean food. This time, we decided to try the marinated raw crab. Sort of reminds us of China's Chaozhou marinated raw food as well. Basically marinated in wine and soya sauce, a little spicy. To eat, you sort of suck on the transparent soft meat texture and scoop some rice and other accompanying items. If you want to try raw crab, by all means, it's safe, no health issue after. The other soup and grill beef are all good too, not outstanding like the crab but good eat. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Master Oh's - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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! read more

Master Oh's - Bibimbap - Seafood Near Me - Santa Clara, California