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    Olhso House

    4.2 (427 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndKorean, Barbeque, Cocktail Bars
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Soondubu tofu soup
    Matthew C.

    I'm a big fan of Korean food so trust me when I tell you that I have visited many places around the bay area! This place looks pretty upscale on Yelp so I decided to try this with my friends. The service was pretty great to be honest because they were very attentive, but the food was not worth the price/experience. I had high hopes for this place because it is on a very busy street in San Mateo, where it gets a lot of foot traffic. We decided to get a combination set and added a few other dishes on top. The combination set comes with two soups, and one of the soups was the soondubu. It turned out to have no flavor at all, I mean literally just tofu, beef, and water and spice. Did they leave the seasoning out? Where was the stock? The best thing there was the seafood pancake to be honest, super crunchy. The meat was OK. Our server was great. I honestly want to give this place another try, but I think this is a one-and-done for me.

    Dam galbi
    Mimi B.

    This was my first time buying food from them, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. They came to the 2026 Bay Area "Chuseok" Korean Harvest Festival at the Presidio in San Francisco on Saturday, 9/26/2026. I waited in line for almost 20 minutes and paid $16.44 for my food. When I finally received it, I was honestly shocked by the portion. There were only three tiny slices of chicken in the entire dish. The overall portion was extremely small for what I paid. I completely understand that festival food can be more expensive, but charging $16.44 for such a small portion--especially with only three tiny pieces of chicken--is ridiculous. It honestly felt like customers were being taken advantage of simply because this was a busy one-day festival. If you are going to charge that much, at least provide a reasonable portion that reflects the price. Very disappointing, especially for my first time trying them. I definitely would not pay $16.44 for this portion again. The food was not delicious and not hot at all . The picture doesn't exactly shows the size of the food because I took the picture very close to the container to show there is o ly 3 pieces of chicken .

    Seafood pancake
    Gary C.

    One of the premier Korean BBQ spots in the Bay. We've dined at many kbbq restaurants at this point, and this place shines! They have the option for a grill or non-grill table. On the grill table, they have several sets to choose from - we chose the signature set, and each and every piece of meat was fantastic. The server helped to grill each cut to perfection, and explained the best sauces and condiments to pair with each. Definitely on the more expensive side but well worth it! Their seafood pancake is also *chefs kiss.* We most certainly will be coming back.

    Caili C.

    We were excited to try Olhso which brands itself as a premium korean bbq restaurant and made a reservation for a grill table. Between 2 people we got the Olhso classic set which comes with a variety of beef cuts including beef tongue, wagyu flat iron and rib finger, sliced oxtail, and a choice of stew. Overall it was just ok. The meat cuts varied on quality and I can't say the wagyu tasted that great. We have bought wagyu both American and A5 to grill at home and honestly the meat quality here lags behind what we were able to get online. The kimchi stew was yummy and the banchans were solid but for the price I really expected better quality meat since that's what kbbq is all about. THere are definitely better spots in South Bay for the price.

    Katie Y.

    I thought the food was delicious! We liked the house short rib and beef tongue. Drinks were nice and strong too. The service was really great and super attentive. We actually sat outside - soooo idyllic and warm with the heaters. What a great atmosphere eating kbbq, with a cute garden, and listening to kpop haha

    Side dishes (bon chon)
    Manoh T.

    Although it took some planning in advance, was excited to try Olhso House for a birthday celebration. (Didn't advertise this as a birthday btw, I think they can add some birthday flair if you do) All in all, though on the pricier side, it was a great experience. I expected more seafood based on other reels and information I saw but the selection was still good. Ambiance was great, very modern with a small bar out in the front section of the restaurant. This is a bbq spot, but you have the option of cooking yourself or have a designated waiter do the cooking. The presentation is impressive, definitely a lot of details. The bon chon was good but a bit underwhelming in my opinion. No japchae?! Apparently you have to order the actual dish if you want it. They have pre-set sets you can choose from as well as entrees, appetizers and soups. We ordered the 2nd set, it came with two soups (tofu) as well as a good selection of meats. The waitstaff is young but well trained, we had no issues with service. You get complimentary dole whip for dessert, the machine is quite finicky though so it can be hit or miss if you get to have it. We told it went out of service (after we saw everyone else get it) then luckily they got it to work right before we called it quits! Worth it!) Definitely a place to try at least once.

    Valerie C.

    My family and I had a reservation tonight at 5:30 pm and was seated right away. I heard mix reviews about this place and am sad to announce that this place is just okay and I probably won't come back. When we got seated, we were greeted by our server who I don't remember her name because I don't think she introduced herself to us but she was friendly! We ordered spicy naengmyun, brisket, bone in galbi, pork jowl and pork belly. We weren't sure how big the portions were so wanted to start off with that first before we added more things. The naengmyun was lacking the refreshing taste as there weren't much pears or cucumbers. Although our server is friendly, I felt she was very busy so the meat we ordered were burning cooking on the live fire grill so it made the experience not the best that some of the meat I ended up flipping. It was was fairly easy to flag someone down to refill our banchans which is also very limited selection but a bit disappointing that a lettuce wrap refill was $3 each serving considering the amount of meat we had wasn't enough for the wraps. We only found out after the second server we flagged down told us a refill is $3 when the others didn't. Overall for the 4 meats + naengmyun the bill was $180. Although my family was full, I felt this place didn't hit the spot and would've rather next time go to a KBBQ spot in South Bay :/

    Beef rib
    Tiffany C.

    Recommend to make reservations. Attentive services. Meat quality is good. This place feels more like a fancier Korean bbq restaurant within DT San Mateo. I have to say food is good but not worth the price.

    Ya Y.

    This Korean BBQ spot offers two different dining styles. One features meats grilled by the kitchen and served to your table, while the other lets you grill everything yourself on a tabletop BBQ. The menus are slightly different, with the tabletop grilling option offering a wider selection. We tried the kitchen-grilled experience and ordered the beef short ribs, beef tongue, and pork cheek. My favorites were definitely the pork cheek and beef tongue--they were tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The accompanying dipping sauce was also a standout, with a light citrusy yuzu aroma that helped balance the richness of the meat. They also provide wasabi to pair with the beef. The side salad pairs nicely with the grilled meats, but if you prefer wrapping the meat in lettuce, you'll need to order the lettuce separately. To finish the meal, they even serve complimentary vanilla ice cream topped with honey yuzu sauce, which was light, refreshing, and the perfect ending. Overall, it's on the pricier side, but the quality of the ingredients and execution made it worthwhile. The service is very friendly and fast. I'd definitely come back to try the tabletop grilling experience next time, especially since it offers an even wider variety of meats and dishes.

    Jeanette S.

    I really enjoyed my meal here! Came with a few friends and got the Signature Set. Honestly my favorite dish was the soondubu soup - the tofu was so jelly-like and soft it felt like I was slurping fat. All the sauces that pair with the meats are super delicious! Will definitely be back!

    Andrea B.

    Overpriced! Don't get me wrong, the food was good, it was just a bit pricey for what it is. It has a really nice date night atmosphere. We came during lunch, so it was no problem getting a table. The wait staff informed us how everything worked which was helpful. The meat was very tasty and the produce was fresh and I always love tableside cooking. It was nice to try, but there are places that are just as good and not as pricey. Parking can be challenging in downtown.

    Banchan
    Anthony N.

    This place was pretty good. The meats were so soft and tasty. I think that the service was super sweet as the server was friendly and doing a nice job of talking to us and explaining the meats. The flavors were nice but this place is expensive so be ready to either share with friends or have an empty wallet after. The ban chan and the sauces they recommend go super well. The one thing that surprised me was the yuzu wasabi, that did not have the strong nasal effect that the normal one has.

    Doenjang Stew
    Susan Z.

    Celebrated my birthday here on a Friday evening and had a wonderful experience! Definitely recommend booking in advance and for the live grill experience, whereby they grill the meats to perfection for you. Service was fast and welcoming, with our server taking care of every cut and dish with care, ensuring our waters were full, banchan were refilled, and making sure we didn't need anything else. The seafood pancake was just ok; it was a bit crumbly although there was plenty of seafood bits. Meats were delicious and of great quality! Loved the seaweed soup on the house for celebrating birthdays here. I wish the banchan had more variety of flavors as majority were picked/sour and we were hoping for more savory or non-vinegary side dishes. Would consider coming back again for a special occasion!

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    Ask the Community - Olhso House

    Is it all you can eat?

    No, it is à la carte

    Do we need to call to reserve a table or just walk in?

    If you want tableside Korean bbq, you need to make a reservation. I believe you can walk-in for the live fire menu.

    What is the corkage fee if brought our own wine?

    $40

    Are dogs allowed?

    I don't think so

    Are kids allowed?

    I saw kids

    Do they cook the meat for you?

    Yes

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