Japanese Wasabi Rice Bowl
Deluxe Ramen
Crystal Shrimp
Wu Xi Meat
Sole picatta
Recent Diner Surveys in San Mateo
A Chinese food lover from Belmont, CA tried Uncle Chen Restaurant in Sugarloaf.
A diner from San Mateo, CA tried Heidi Pie Restaurant in Hillsdale.
An American chowhound from Roseville, CA tried First Watch in Downtown.
A diner from San Mateo, CA tried LA Fonda in Beresford Park, liked it, and rated it . They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance.
A dining patron from Santa Cruz, CA tried HANA GRILL in Sugarloaf and liked it. They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance.
A dining patron from US tried Antojitos Salvadorenos Aminta in Downtown, liked it, and rated it . They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance.
A dining patron from Palo Alto, CA tried Wing Fat Restaurant in Downtown, liked it, and rated it . They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance.
- Pros
- Good, plentiful food at a good price. Good value and very tasty. Staff really hustles to get your food to you piping hot. It’s a hole in the wall for sure, and small (maybe 8 tables) but good
An American chowhound from San Mateo, CA tried Mimi's Cafe in Marina Lagoon and liked it.
A diner from San Mateo, CA tried First Watch in Downtown.
A diner from Redwood City, CA tried Nini's Coffee Shop in Nrth Central.
A food lover from CA tried Joe's at Woodlake (CLOSED) in Nrth Central.
A dining patron from San Bruno, CA tried Santa Ramen in Downtown.
A Sandwiches chowhound from US tried Subway.
A dining patron from Redwood City, CA tried Joy Luck Place San Mateo in Downtown, didn't like it, and rated it . They didn't like the food, didn't like the service, and didn't like the ambiance.
A diner from US tried First Watch in Downtown.
A diner from Menlo Park, CA tried HANA GRILL in Sugarloaf.
A dining patron from San Mateo, CA tried Golden Wok in Shoreview.
A food lover from Stockton, CA tried Joe's at Woodlake (CLOSED) in Nrth Central.
A Seafood chowhound from US tried Central Park Bistro in Downtown, liked it, and rated it . They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance.
- Pros
- Magnificent staff, great food.
A Middle Eastern chowhound from Campbell, CA tried Khushboo Restaurant in Downtown.
Recent San Mateo Restaurant Reviews
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San Mateo, CA
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09/12/2015
Little Sichuan Restaurant
Terrible Service. Salty food. Racial abuse.
Place Firstly, the place smells of cigarette smoke. Avoid sitting anywhere near the entrance or exit doors. Food I love Sichuan...
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Belmont, CA
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01/11/2014
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Divino
Tasty spaghetti and clams
Tasty spaghetti and clams
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Foster City, CA
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12/05/2013
Waterfront Pizza
GREAT PIZZA BUT MAYBE EVEN BETTER MEDITERRANEAN FOOD
Definitely between a 4 and 5 star... Though haven't tried pizza whiich I hear is good, the mediterranean food was excellent and...
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San Mateo, CA
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07/08/2012
LeBoulanger
THE LE BOULANGER IN BURLINGAME , BURLINGAME AVE* IS - -
THE BEST PASTRIES I HAVE EVER EATEN ! I WENT TO FRANCE IN 1999 AND THERE OF COARSE COOKING IS ART* WELL, WHOEVER THE PERSON IS...
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San Mateo, CA
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06/17/2012
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All Spice
Great atmosphere and service - this is a gem...
Great atmosphere and service - this is a gem for South Bay. (1) Tamarind Eggplant Dosa: The dosa is amazing. The winning part...
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5 Ways Dim Sum Is Changing in America
Photo by Ashim D’Silva on Unsplash A few years ago, I discussed the merits of ordering dim sum from a menu versus serving dim sum from heated carts. I argued that menu-driven dim sum is more conduc... read more
The Philly cheesesteak wrap at Bao Shoppe. Photos by David R. Chan Since my first article for Menuism in 2012, I always wanted to discuss the difference between Chinese fusion and authentic Chinese... read more
Dim sum at H.L. Peninsula. Photo: H.L. Peninsula / Facebook. All other photos by David R. Chan In the past decade, Chinese dining in the United States popularized “Mainlander food,” or ... read more
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