New Asian fusion brunch spot now open in San Mateo

"Look for menu items like Gogi Morning, a serving of eggs Benedict with beef bulgogi, caramelied onions, lemmon hollaindaise, galbi sauce and a croissant base ($25), or Gochujang Fried Chicken, boneless chicken fried with sugar dust, covered in gochujang glaze and topped with sesame and parsley ($14), alongside other fusion flavors like Nori Pasta ($26), Bone Marrow Cioppino ($39) or Seafood Jjambbong Pasta ($29)."

"Nick Yoon, a Korean-born chef, recently opened Whisper, an airy, natural-light-filled, artfully decorated new restaurant on Baldwin Avenue specializing in Asian-fusion brunch. The former executive chef at Sweet Maple - a brunch joint with locations in Palo Alto, Cupertino, Walnut Creek and San Francisco famous for its sweet-spicy Millionaire's Bacon - Yoon has also worked as head chef at luxury hotels like the Ritz Carlton, JW Marriott and W Hotel."

"Jayden Lin, manager, says his current favorite menu item is the Kimchi Carbonara ($26)- a pasta dish featuring kimchi, bulgogi and a creamy white sauce. The restaurant, which launched its soft opening Jan. 22, plans to begin offering dinner service soon from 5-9 p.m. daily, according to Lin."

Nick Yoon, a Korean-born chef previously at Sweet Maple, has opened Whisper in San Mateo, a new Asian-fusion brunch restaurant on Baldwin Avenue. Yoon brings extensive culinary experience from luxury hotels including the Ritz Carlton, JW Marriott, and W Hotel, as well as from his role as executive chef at Surisan in San Francisco. The menu features creative fusion dishes such as Gogi Morning with beef bulgogi and lemmon hollandaise, Gochujang Fried Chicken, Nori Pasta, and Kimchi Carbonara. The restaurant launched its soft opening on January 22 and plans to add dinner service from 5-9 p.m. daily. Seating is by reservation only, and the restaurant occupies the former Wursthall space.

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