My second visit at this restaurant. First visit was during pandemic when they just opened for to go…read moreorder. This time I came for dinner while waiting for my tires get fixed. It was not busy when I arrived. You can check the menu with QR code but you have to order with the server. As there are plenty authentic chinese dishes on the menu I couldn't decide which one to order, I finally ordered Changsa noodle and chili fried chicken. The food was ready pretty quickly. One thing I didn't pay attention while ordering was the chili fried Chicken. I expected to be dark meat and it was white meat whichbis very uncommon on this type of dish as I had this dish at many restaurants and all served with dark meat. I didn't pay attention to the description of the dish. It was good but I prefer dark meat. The Changsa noodle is unique as it is cooked with a lot of egg, jalapeno and black bean. It was yummy but I feel the egg overpowering the noodle. At last about gratuity. It mentions we don't need to tip but 18% is included which is a tip. It is very misleading information. If customer doesn't need to tip then 18% mandatory charge should not be enforced. Service was just ok. When we about to leave the restaurant was almost full which is a good sign. Overall food is good as it 4 stars but 18% mandatory gratuity will make me reconsider if I will be back for eat in.

2.5 stars rounded up to 3…read more It's an open kitchen dining with less than authentic Chinese cuisine. Most of the dishes are average at best. Quantity is bountiful though. Let's start with the order of the food being served. Soup came last... noodles came in 2nd ... anyways. Food is edible but more like Panda Express quality. If this were a take out or fast food restaurant, this can be a 4+ star restaurant. Service is friendly though. Plus, its restaurant announcements are pretty stuck up... although I don't have small ones dining with us. But the restaurant made sure you read how they feel about children in their restaurant. Will not be back.

So yummy! My partner and I haven't been here in a while and decided to visit this place again since…read morewe were in the area. FOOD: We ordered the Spicy Garlic Pepper Rice (added egg and cheese) & the Garlic Pepper Rice (added crispy onions and cheese) both dishes super solid choices! The spicy garlic actually had a nice kick to it. The ratio between the meat, rice and toppings was actually perfect too! They also have extra condiments available on the table (garlic shoyu and teriyaki sauce) if you wanted to add more flavor. Portions are generous sizes and we were able to take our leftovers home. SERVICE: Super quick and easy! Once seated, you order through the QR code on the table. Our food came out fairly quickly and staff members were attentive. AMBIANCE: Restaurant is fairly spaced out! Most tables are set for parties of 4 but loved how I didn't feel too cramped while seated. PARKING: Parking is super easy since they have a parking lot! Would visit again since we love the food :)

This place is always solid! I have gotten their rice and udon plates and both are delicious…read more Don't forget that they have sauces on the table to add to your dishes which is nice because you can control the amount and how salty you want it. The portions are generous and I feel like getting different plates to share is the move for more variety. Service is friendly and you scan a QR code to order

The server is very nice and accommodated my request in the best way he can…read more The server is very nice and accommodated my request in the best way he can The server is very nice and accommodated my request in the best way he can

A perfect, no-fuss meal. Located in Foster City Simple, cozy spot with counter seating and friendly…read morestaff. The food was hot, fresh, and exactly what you want--greasy, crispy, and delicious. Good portions, friendly service, and easy on the wallet. Sometimes you just need a great, reliable meal without any hassle. We used Doordash for delivery and Tai Wu is the best especially when you need it most.

This is an absolute awesome spot if you are looking to celebrate a special occasion and you…read moreappreciate Asian cuisine that is meticulously prepared in a very unique style. We prebooked the set menu. Boy was it a dining experience! From start to finish, every single dish was so deliciously curated. The waitstaff was also extremely friendly and did such a great job explaining all the intricacies of each dish. By the end of our meal, our tummies were full and the entire journey from appetizer to dessert was so satisfying. 808 Zone is truly a place that we will plan to revisit for our next special occasion.

I think it's more of a 3.5 overall score. There's so much…read morepotential but it lacks precision, execution and attention to detail. The ambiance is a bit similar to a fast casual restaurant than that of a high end course meal and the service aligns with that. Bathrooms are in a bit of a sorry state and chairs are peeling at the edges. Service is a bit clumsy and rushed. No one asks for any food restrictions before the meal and it isn't asked when reservations are being made, so you'll have to actively speak up if you need this addressed. Dishes are only fully explained at the bar, if you sit at the standard tables you'll get a very basic dish explanation. The food is mostly Chinese Japanese fusion and some dishes knock it out of the park, like the chawanmushi which is fused with flavors of Chinese egg drop soup. Some really drop the ball, like the scallion noodles which were soggy and overly greasy, the oil was not properly infused with the green onion and so you just got mushy soggy plain oil flavored noodles. The course lacked consistency. Some dishes were incredible, some average, and some downright bad. There's a lack of consistency in the prep also, there were crab shells in the orange crab dish, there was a bad bitter uni in one of the chawanmushi, etc. I think the ambiance, service, and course doesn't add up to the $150 price tag. There's definitely potential but the lack of effort does affect the overall experience.

Rickshaw is a gem! This is my go-to for Chinese food in foster city. I appreciate the generous…read moreportion size. So far I've stuck with the basics: fried rice, orange chicken, wonton soup. All delicious. I also had them cater for my housewarming party. They had massive trays of everything overstuffed. I felt like I got a really good value there and everyone was happy with the food. [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion]

Not mad at this place. I found it because I was shopping at Osaka Marketplace next door…read more You can get a combo lunch from rickshaw for about 11 bucks. Pretty good deal if you ask me. Especially since the portions are gigantic I wasn't all that hungry but knew I needed to get something, so got a small box of chicken chow fun noodles and a bbq pork egg roll The small noodle was honestly enough for lunch by itself. The fried egg roll could have been crunchier and the bbq pork could have been more filling. Next time I'd just get the veggie spring roll and save 75 cents. Ask for chili oil, they make it in house and it's bomb

Joy Restaurant has been one of my all-time favorite Taiwanese spots in Foster City for years, and…read moreif you've ever worked on the Peninsula, chances are you know this place. It sits right there near the Bay Trail--on the boardwalk side of Foster City--where you can see the bridge heading toward the East Bay. Back when I worked for a small IT consulting company, this was our go-to lunch spot. Big group? No problem. They have the space, the big round tables, and of course the lazy Susan right in the middle, which is exactly how it should be. The daily whiteboard specials were always worth a look, and the kitchen here knows how to handle heat. Real heat. Lots of chilies, lots of flavor. Over the four years I worked nearby, my tolerance for spicy food definitely leveled up thanks to this place. My absolute favorite dish here is their Chung Hwa Road potstickers. They take about 10 minutes to make, and they are massive--easily three or four times the size of a regular potsticker. They come out connected by that beautiful crispy lace, that spiderweb crust on the bottom that makes everyone at the table pause for a second before diving in. Dip those into their house sauce with black vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and soy... honestly, it's perfection. They also do kung pao chicken the traditional way--chicken, peanuts, chilies. No fillers, no nonsense. Just clean, bold flavor. I appreciate that. The snow pea shoots here are another favorite when they're in season. Expensive, yes--but once you know how much work goes into cleaning and prepping them, you understand why. Worth every penny. Same with the steamed whole fish. Market price, always fresh, usually topped with scallions, ginger, and chilies. Spoon that over a bowl of hot rice and you're set. Service runs like a well-oiled machine. Tea comes quickly--usually jasmine or chrysanthemum--and if you lift the lid slightly, someone will notice and refill it. It's one of those small traditional touches that tells you they know exactly what they're doing. They're also incredibly organized with takeout. Soups are sealed tight, everything packed carefully so nothing spills. You can tell they've done this a million times. I lived on the Peninsula for two decades, and this place stayed in my regular rotation the entire time. Now that I'm in Charlotte, it's one of those restaurants I genuinely miss. We just don't have Taiwanese food like this out here. So if you're nearby, go. Order the dumplings. Get something spicy. Sit around the table with friends and take your time. And when you eat a potsticker, think of me--because life is too short not to eat well.

No wait for lunch on a Sunday. It's cool inside, bring a jacket if you tend to be cold…read more Green onion pancake and thousand layer pancake were good. Beef noodle soup and Honey walnut shrimp were decent. Xo noodle had no flavor and noodles were over cooked. Do not recommend. Cucumber salad was fine but it came after all the other food which was strange. Plenty of parking. Nice walking trail by the water nearby.

Honestly, I never had high expectations for "Yunnan cuisine" in the U.S., but Ping's Bistro…read morecompletely proved me wrong--and I'm happily so. From the first visit, it was clear this isn't an "Americanized Chinese restaurant," but a place that truly understands Chinese cooking, technique, and flavor. What impressed me most were the mushroom dishes. Being able to enjoy mushrooms with such depth and complexity in the U.S. is already rare. The aroma isn't built from heavy seasoning, but from the ingredients themselves, fully brought out. The flavors are clean, natural, and incredibly fragrant--the kind that lingers and keeps you wanting more. It immediately brought back memories of authentic Yunnan flavors. Even more impressive were some of the seemingly ordinary stir-fried dishes. At first glance, they look simple, almost unassuming. One bite in, though, and you instantly understand what real wok hei is. That smoky, high-heat flavor can only come from a skilled chef using proper equipment and precise timing. It's not greasy or overpowering--just deeply aromatic and perfectly balanced. Simple, yet elevated. Overall, this is a restaurant that doesn't rely on gimmicks, fancy plating, or social-media hype. Everything is driven by pure technique and respect for ingredients. Each dish has a clear identity and leaves a lasting impression--not something you just photograph and forget, but something you actually remember. In the Bay Area, where Chinese restaurants are everywhere but truly great ones are rare, Ping's Bistro is a place I'd gladly return to again and again. If you're looking for something different, want to experience real wok hei, or simply appreciate honest, well-executed Chinese cooking, this spot is absolutely worth a dedicated visit.

We made a reservation for a party of 9 and they gave us a private room which was nice since we were…read morecelebrating a birthday. You order on an iPad and the server will come in after to confirm the choices you ordered. If you like spicy mala food, this is the place to try! Everything we ordered was mild spicy since some people in our party couldn't handle spicy well and it was still kicking but with good flavor! Everything we ordered was honestly delicious. I can't remember the names, but definitely order the full fish soup, the fried rice and and the cauliflower with lotus root. The only downside is the servers mainly speak mandarin and super quick! But they do understand English and the iPad can be converted to English.

Best skewers I've had so far! Also the price is very reasonable. I'd 10/10 recommend and come back!…read more First of all, the seasoning.. it's SO. GOOD. Perfect amount of salty, umami, sweet flavoring, and complements the bbq/smokiness of the food. Also, a huge plus that all their food came out piping hot. The scallop vermicelli was still steaming 15 min after it came out. Enoki and king oyster were my favorite. Meat-wise, overall everything was above average but today, the pork intestines were a bit too greasy. Beef really hit the spot, both the fattiness and tenderness. Lamb was a close second, also very savory and tender. Some pieces were crispy AND fatty, which I LOVE. Scallop vermicelli was good flavor-wise, slightly salty for me. Cucumber salad was also HUGE, 4 people could not finish it. Also delicious and refreshing.

Came here with a group of five for an early dinner on a Saturday afternoon (4PM). There was plenty…read moreof space inside since it was a winky meal time, and there was no wait. It was quiet when we first arrived, but it gradually filled with more people and chatter. Parking was easy; I was lucky to find street parking right in front of the restaurant. The interior is cute and themed like China in olden times. I liked how the food was served on long platters with little candles underneath to keep everything warm, which made sharing easy. Two of my friends were trying Chinese skewers for the first time. We ordered everything through a QR code, and the system was straightforward. The menu being visual online helped made ordering easier. The food came out in good timing. The staff was helpful whenever we had questions about what certain items were. Water refills were easy to flag down. The cucumber salad was a huge portion and so refreshing. We wish the cold potato salad was a bit softer (it was crunchy). We didn't find anything too spicy. For the skewers, everything was juicy and well-seasoned. The flavoring was great. My personal favorites were the beef and lamb sticks which were tender. We also tried items like gristle, gizzard, and gluten (yum!) We ended up spending a little over $30 per person after tax and tip. Overall, this was a fun group meal and I'm glad it was a good introduction for my friends who hadn't tried this style of skewers before. I'd recommend it!

This is one of my favorite HK Cafe style breakfast places. Comes with a variety of breakfast set…read moreselections

It wasn't busy at all for a Saturday night. From the name and décor, it seems this place may have…read morepreviously been a Japanese restaurant. I ordered the baked pork chop and chicken over spaghetti, a classic Hong Kong café dish typically served with red tomato sauce. However, the sauce looked and tasted more like gravy than the usual tomato-based sauce. The pork chop was a bit tough, while the chicken was decent but cut quite thin. Prices were reasonable, but the flavors and dishes didn't quite match the traditional Hong Kong cafe dishes.

Hands down the best Cheung Hing around. Dining here is good because the location is a fair size,…read moreclean and bright. Service is always consistent and the servers are friendly. Recently I stopped to pick-up dinner with the plan to have leftovers. I called my order in and was quoted 40 minutes for my order to be ready. My order consisted of salted fish and chicken fried rice (this location has the best around SF and the peninsula), bitter melon beef, chicken chow mein, Thai style fried vermicelli (my favorite dish here), salt and pepper chicken wings. We also received a complimentary bbq pork fried rice. Everything was fantastic and we had plenty of leftovers for a few days.

San Mateo location, my usual favorite Chinese food…read more Won ton soup - might've been the first time I've ordered it here. Felt like having won ton soup to help a cold and cough. Big won ton filled w pork and shrimp. Bok choy Broth not much flavor, in a separate container since this was a take-home order. Curry Beef Stew I've never had Curry beef stew before, prefer chicken, curry, but for some odd reason, I decided to order this dish. It was underwhelming and I won't order it again. The Curry sauce itself was OK but the big long pieces of beef were somewhat gross, lots of fat. They added plenty of slices to onions and a few pieces of green pepper and Julienned carrots, but that's about it for being called a stew. So I learned my lesson by not sticking to my usual order, and won't order wonton soup or curry beef stew again.