Inshou Dim Dim Noodle

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Food 5/5 The moment you walk in, it smells Taiwanese. I was really craving some braised appetizers so we found this little gem! I love the fried combo appetizer, it's takes me back to Taiwan instantly. I wished they had just braised pig ears instead of the one with chili oil. The noodles didn't taste freshly made, which was okay since that's not what they advertised, however I think it would be nice if the century egg was more mashed and incorporated into the sauce so it's coated on the noodles. Everything was tasty and I'll be back to try other dishes! Service 5/5 Came on a Saturday afternoon it was just us. But nonetheless, the aunties were very friendly and attended to us. Ambiance 4/5 It's a simple and clean restaurant. Not very spacious and wished they had tidied up the space more to make it more Taiwanese themed. read more

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Cute little Taiwanese noddle shop. Tasty stuff. The Lotus root, Woodear Mushroom & Bamboo shoot salad was fresh, crunchy & tasty. The Shrimp dimsum are made to order & top notch. The signature Braised beef noodle soup was hearty & flavorful. It's tucked away on the far side of the mini mall. Homely feel, friendly service. A must try for people looking for a different asian. read more

Inshou Dim Dim Noodle - Lotus Root, Woodear Mushroom & Bamboo shoot Salad - Taiwanese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Marshall Y.

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Was intrigued by the century egg sesame noodles. Noodles have good texture, right amount of spice. Nutty sesame flavor Wife got beef noodle soup. Piping hot broth, flavorful. Cucumber appetizer on the house. Pleasant Creamy soft eggplant Sad that Shugetsu closed but this place not a bad replacement read more

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Christine C.

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We are excited for this new spot opening in our hood! Even more exciting is Inshou Dim Dim Noodle have some legit Taiwanese dishes on its menu in addition to Cantonese dishes. Inshou Dim Dim Noodle is located in the Marina Plaza off Hillsdale & Norfolk, right by 101. There's free parking in the plaza and usually not difficult to find a spot nearby. Imagine my excitement when we saw the stinky tofu on the menu! It's homemade, fried just right, and tasty. The Taiwanese noodle soup was delish too. They satay seafood noodle soup was tasty; but the broth was a bit watery for our liking. Everyone's favorite for the meal was the golden kim chi -- fermented in-house with pineapple, it was really yummy! Service was homey and friendly; we enjoyed speaking with the owner (the wife) who was friendly. We'll be back to try more of the dishes! read more

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Sharon W.

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It's a small restaurant on the side of the Marina shopping center closest to Denny's. They serve mostly Taiwanese dishes. The five of us ordered 5 noodle dishes plus an order of 3 cup chicken and an order of dumplings to share family style so we could taste everything. My sons liked the scallion oil noodles and dan dan mein, we all liked the bowls of noodles with a lighter broth (Chicken and Shrimp Noodles). I didn't love the flavor of the 3 cup chicken and beef noodle soup, maybe too salty for my preference. I would come back to try other dishes. The servers are very nice and helpful answering questions about food allergies. I especially love that they don't add any peanuts or tree nut ingredients to their menu. Definitely let them know if you have an allergy to be safe. read more

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Soft opening, so I'm sure they're still working things out. Promising menu but disappointing dishes. N26 Clear Braised Beef Noodle Soup. Nothing to write home about, a bit bland and somehow I think had too much MSG...it had that taste. MSG is great but not if something has no flavor but the taste of MSG. They give you a good portion of beef. The noodles could be more al dente. N27 Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle Soup. This soup had more flavor, and points for having suan cai even though it wasn't cut up. Again, generous with the beef, the noodles could be more al dente. N28 Beef Brisket & Oyster with Pork Ball Noodle Soup. I think this was weirdest one. I wanted to like it, but somehow it was bland, again the noodles could be more al dente, and it honestly just left a bad aftertaste. I went to get Jamba Juice at the mall afterwards as a palette cleanser. I would absolutely avoid this one of all the dishes. N34 Century Egg Sesame Noodles. Most OK of the bunch, but I wouldn't come back just for this dish. S40 Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken. This was above average, consistent with some of the better popcorn chicken you'd find at boba shops. Not too salty, not dry, and you get fried basil leaves. They didn't have stinky tofu when we ate there for lunch. Friendly service but did want to give a heads up to curb expectations on the dishes until things smooth out. Also, random and unrelated to the rating of the review, but I'm pretty wary of all the AI slop restaurants are using for marketing materials. Oof. read more

Inshou Dim Dim Noodle - N27，台灣杠烧牛肉麵 Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle Soup $18.95 - Taiwanese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Inshou Dim Dim Noodle - N34.皮蛋麻醬麵 Century Egg Sesame Noodles $14.25; partially eaten already, oops - Taiwanese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Inshou Dim Dim Noodle - N28.牛腩生蜂湯麵 $18.95 Beef Brisket & Oyster with Pork ball Noodle Soup - Taiwanese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Elle S.

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This is a favorite spot if mine. The owner and staff are kind and the food is made with love! I come here when I am having a hard day and always leave feeling better! read more

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Inshou Dim Dim Noodle - So delicious! I stuffed myself. Leftovers for later! - Taiwanese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Sheena C.

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Came here on a friend's recommendation. I think they are still soft opening. When my mom and I came here, we got confused with "inshou" cafe and the dim dim noodle on the side. I assume the inshou is probably the plaza name? So don't get confused! The corner is the HK cafe, while on the right side is the Taiwanese Noodle restaurant by a small family. I came here around 12:30 pm, there was only one party here, and about 9 tables to dine in. You sit yourself. The owner is nice and friendly, she gave us some recommendations, like their popcorn chicken is super juicy. Unfortunately, my mom and I are still jetlagged from our Taiwan trip, so we just ordered two bowls of noodles. I ordered the Taiwanese beef noodles. The noodles were el dante. Broth is savory and rich. The noodles have a nice chew to them. The beef is also very tender. My mom got the dan dan noodles. It was a little sticky, so mixing was a bit hard to mix. Sauce is good with a hint of sesame and slight MaLa spices. It's not spicy, which is great for our taste. It was slightly undercooked. Overall, the experience was nice and friendly. Very welcoming, and it seems there's only one chef. The kitchen is an open space, so you can see that it's only one person cooking. It took some time for our food to come, not sure if they'd add a cooker. But it's super cute to have a little helper out there giving water to the customers! read more

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Christopher L.

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What a great local place. Nice to have another Taiwanese place nearby. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. I got the pork intestine noodle which I think is a special and their stinky tofu. The tofu had the expected funk and was nice and crispy. The sauce was good too. The noodles were nice a bouncy and the soup spicy! Definitely give this place a try! read more

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Julian L.

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We are seriously missing an authentic, good Taiwanese small eats place in the Peninsula, so I really want this place to succeed. It definitely has potential. My absolute favorite of the night was the homemade stinky tofu. It was nicely fried, and the tofu inside wasn't dry at all. The only thing is, I wanted it to be a little more stinky! We also got the pineapple fermented pickled cabbage, which was unique and a nice departure from the usual spicy versions or standard kimchi. For the mains, the broth in the noodle soups fell a bit short--it was just too watered down, and I really wanted a more intense flavor profile. The noodles they use are okay, but I prefer a much chewier noodle (if you've been to Teawood in SF, they use a pretty good example of what I mean). On the plus side, the service was very nice, and you can really tell the team cares about customer feedback. They are just starting out, and with a few tweaks to the flavors, this could easily become a go-to spot. I'll definitely be back to see how they evolve! read more

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Dharma M.

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New taiwainese restaurant at marina plaza complex. Itvis still soft opening. I came here twice already in two weeks time. The interior is pretty much the similar to 2 previous restaurants. It is open kitchen concept. The menu is pretty simple with mostly taiwanese dishes and also dimsum. One interesting in the menu is stinky tofu. I cannot imagine I'm someone order it. As the restaurant is small, the smell could be overwhelming. We ordered taiwainese beef noodle soup, pig ear, pork chop friedcrice, , golden napa cabbage, wonton noodle soup, tossed bamboo shoot with wood ear and lotus root. The unique dishes are pig ear and golden napa cabbage. This is the first time I have the golden napa cabbage. Thevpig ear is spicy but not too spicy. The popcon chicken is tender eventhough looks like portion is different between tables as many customers ordered it. Beef noodle soup is yummy and the wonton soup too as the noodle , meat and wonton are tasty. The least I like is the tossed bamboo shoot one. Overall good meal. One other thing is suggested gratuity is 18 % and above and in top of total amount with tax. read more

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Ellis L.

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Amazing Taiwanese food. Period. I came here with my friends, picky eaters husband and son. They were non stop eating. They like beef noodle soup, pork chop fried rice and of course the famous Taiwanese crispy chicken. Although they didn't try the fried pig blood, I, as an authentic Taiwanese, can confirm the taste is very close to the local Taiwanese standard. A must-try when you come here. read more

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Kate K.

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Very decent Taiwanese food, if I live near by I will definitely come everyday , one second back in Taiwan read more

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Marcella T.

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The service was great and felt like home. The braised beef noodle soup was perfect! The broth was clean, flavorful, and the beef was so tender. The cucumber salad was fresh and better than most popular chains out there. Comfort food at its best. This place is definitely worth supporting! read more

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One of the best Taiwanese food in the area. Highly recommend this place. Food and service are amazing! read more

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Ada S.

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Flavorful beef noodles and delicious dim sum. A great spot for a casual meal. Friendly service. read more

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Bibi B.

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mom and pop taiwanese restaurant. Came in Sunday around 5p and seated immediately. Parking: plenty outside restaurant inside same area with Hashi market. Ambiance: not much decoration on thr wall just table and chair . We ordered beef braised noodle soup, stinky tofu, oyster tendon beef soup and popcorn chicken. Food came within 10 min. They gave us free cucumber salad plate while we were waiting. Stinky tofu was pretty good. Meat in the noodle food was tender. Food was on milder healthier side on taste - less MSG. Would come back and try on more things since they also have dim sum options. read more

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L C.

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So happy to have a delicious authentic Taiwanese restaurant in San Mateo / Foster City. Very reminiscent of the Taiwanese food I had while growing up in Taiwan. Beef and chicken were tasty and tender, cabbage had a very good flavor, the sesame noodle was a different take on the Dan Dan noodle with century egg instead of fried egg. The portions were generous. Friendly staff with good service. So many items I want to try. Will be coming back to try them all in time. read more

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Wilma L.

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I don't usually write reviews, but this spot totally earned it. We stopped by for an early dinner and were honestly surprised by how good everything was. The Taiwanese Golden Kimchi is a must-try--fermented cabbage with pineapple, which gives it a really refreshing, slightly sweet twist. The standout for us was the dan dan noodles. They come with an egg, and the rich, savory meat sauce pairs perfectly with the noodles. The texture was spot on--chewy and satisfying. It has a mild kick, but somehow my son (who usually avoids anything spicy) loved it and finished the whole bowl! The scallion noodles were also solid, simple but flavorful. And don't skip dessert--the sesame balls were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and super satisfying. Definitely coming back read more

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Tony H.

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Overall beef noodles soup was very good, feels very much like you are in Taiwan. Would definitely go back to try other dishes read more

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Michelle D.

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Just what I was craving. Brings me back to Taiwan. Very authentic flavors. Definitely coming back again!

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Chien-Chin H.

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Good food with excellent service. My kids love their fried tofu and popcorn chicken. A good place for casual family dining.

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Shepherd S.

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This is the best beef noodle soup place in the FC area. The noodles soup is delicious and comparable to the good ones I had in Taipei. My wife and I visited twice, and the food quality was consistently excellent. Besides the noodle soup, they also have sparerib fry rice and shrimp fry rice. Both are served in generous portions and are of high quality. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals here and will definitely be back soon. read more

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omg the food at the restaurant is so good. 非常傳統的台灣風味, will definitely come back and try other dishes. read more

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Delicious authentic Taiwanese beef noodle soup! The size is of big portions. Come eat here get the braised beef.

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As a Taiwanese family, we're so happy to have an authentic Taiwanese noodle restaurant like this in the Bay Area. The beef noodle soup was delicious, with flavorful broth and great noodles. The dumplings were also excellent and tasted freshly made. The service was wonderful as well--the owners and servers were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout our visit. We'd love to see frozen dumplings available in the future so we can enjoy them at home too. We'll definitely be back! read more

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You MUST go here. I don't care if you've already had dinner. This is a must when visiting the area. Service was beyond amazing, truly felt like family. The beef noodle soup healed my soul! Can't wait to return whenever I'm back in town, and would go way out of my way to make a visit. read more

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Glad there are more taiwanese foods in the area. The taiwanese foods here are delicious. The beef noodle soup was super tasty, and the shrimp wonton noodle soup was also hearty. The people here are also very nice. Will certainly be back to try more dishes! read more

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we waited really long to get our food. Hope they could improve on food preparation speed!

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Waited for nearly ONE HOUR for noodles after placing the order. The food is meh. Not worth the wait.

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Fantastic food and service. May and Ivan always very helpful, friendly and polite. I keep coming back!

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2944 S Norfolk St
San Mateo, CA 94403
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(831) 265-5648
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Hours

What time does Inshou Dim Dim Noodle open?

Inshou Dim Dim Noodle opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Inshou Dim Dim Noodle opens at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Inshou Dim Dim Noodle close?

Inshou Dim Dim Noodle closes at 2:30 PM on Monday.Inshou Dim Dim Noodle is closed on Tuesday.Inshou Dim Dim Noodle closes at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Inshou Dim Dim Noodle closes at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon 11:00 AM - 2:30 PMTue ClosedWed-Sun 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Inshou Dim Dim Noodle have catering options?

Yes, Inshou Dim Dim Noodle does have catering options.

Does Inshou Dim Dim Noodle serve alcohol?

Yes, Inshou Dim Dim Noodle serves alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Inshou Dim Dim Noodle have outdoor seating?

No, Inshou Dim Dim Noodle does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Inshou Dim Dim Noodle have parking?

Yes, Inshou Dim Dim Noodle has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Inshou Dim Dim Noodle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Inshou Dim Dim Noodle is wheelchair accessible.

Does Inshou Dim Dim Noodle have free WiFi?

Yes, Inshou Dim Dim Noodle has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Dim Dim Noodle serves authentic Taiwanese noodles, dumplings, and comfort food made with rich flavors and fresh ingredients. Our menu is inspired by Taiwan’s famous street food culture, offering hearty noodle soups, flavorful rice dishes, and handmade-style sides in a cozy and welcoming space. We’re located directly across from Danny’s on the freeway side. Please make sure to visit the correct restaurant—we look forward to serving you at Dim Dim Noodle!

Chopstix & Taiwanese Bentos

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As a fellow Taiwanese, I was so excited to stop by and try the bentos and dishes you can normally…read moreget at the night markets of Taiwan. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many dishes on their menu and will definitely be back to try them all! My cousin and I ordered two bentos - the Taiwanese sausage and the braised pork, gua bao, oyster pancake, oyster noodle. All are insanely authentic -- which is rare in the bay. We have been looking high and low for authentic Taiwanese food, and this was close to home. Cute little shop; worth stopping in to try! Great service.

We had a fantastic experience at Chopstix & Taiwanese Bentos. We ordered the chicken cutlet and the…read morebraised beef bento, and both were spot-on. Flavorful, hearty, and cooked to perfection. We were initially really hoping to try the fan tuan (Taiwanese breakfast roll), but it was sold out when we ordered. Mid-meal, the owner came over to our table to let us know they might be able to make one last one for us and they actually pulled it off! Delicious food, great owner, and amazing staff. We will definitely be coming back!

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Seapot Hot Pot & KBBQ

Even it is special event day, the reception Alvin still being patient. He has a good service and…read moretry his best to help us. The food also is very good. We ordered half and half soup. The meat is great quality even it is all you can eat. If you looking for good food and services. This is a best option.

LOVE! I'm really…read moreimpressed with this place. My boyfriend ran a half marathon in the morning so we figured Korean bbq would be a great place to celebrate after. We came here as soon as they opened. I love that you have the option to do both or either bbq or hotpot. They have a salad bar with condiments/sauces, one for appetizers, and another for desserts. Each table is connected to a conveyer belt that rotates things you can have for your hotpot but you can also take stuff for bbq. Meats were pretty good. Definitely best enjoyed with people but would absolutely be coming back. One of my favorite places that I've been to. Waiter was nice and even helped us bbq a little. Casual and fun atmosphere. They have a big tv or screen behind the bar and had soccer on.

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4.4(1.5k reviews)

2.6 mi

I've come here twice now and I didn't realize I never left a review the first time I came! So now I…read morefeel I have even more to say how you much gotta come to Kajiken! Both times I've come I hadn't had to wait very long and our second time was with a large group including kids. Our server was great in helping us preorder before we could get seated and we only waited 15 minutes. We all ordered the same things: half of us ordered the original aburasoba and the other half ordered the homura aburasoba and the food came out quickly. They kindly gave us little bowls for the kiddos and forks and all the kids loved the noodles and the adults shared a large pitcher of beer. All in all, best aburasoba and one of my favorite spots in San Mateo!

Kajiken is an Aburasoba Japanese restaurant serving brothless noodles in downtown San Mateo. There…read moreis often a long line of people waiting. Their noodles are homemade and their secret sauce gives the noodles balance and umami. Nearby Taishoken has a similar offering. 4.5 on Yelp and Google. We waited about 30 minutes after lining up at 5pm on a weekend. Got Ubereats in summer 2026. Note: No public phone number Safety Pluses - Online menu, Delivery services available, online ordering. Food Review: Takoyaki ($9.50) had 6 good sized balls with octopus, takoyaki sauce, mayo and bonito flakes. Decent. 7.5/10 Pan fried Gyoza ($8.50) are pork & vegetable pan eggless fried dumplings. Not overly crisp. Solid. 7.5/10 Homura Aburasoba ($19) They suggest you mix the eggless noodles for 20 seconds to ensure full coating. Noodles are very al dente and better than expected. You can choose the type of egg you want. It takes getting used to no broth. 8.5/10 Nikumori Aburasoba ($20) has spicy minced pork, pork slices and more. 8.5/10 Original Aburasoba ($16.45) does away with the egg and is still a solid simpler version. 9/10 Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Good Value - Very Good Would we come back - Yes

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Taste & Glory

4.4(855 reviews)

1.9 mi

After driving by it many, many times (and most times seeing a line of people), I finally was able…read moreto go for brunch on a Sunday. What a delight it was. They had specials and a regular menu. The food was so clean, not oily or heavy. Good variety of drinks and the menu has great options as well. Service was also great. For a place that gets so busy, the servers and wait staff were very accommodating and knowledgeable. Two thumbs up!

I'm still enjoying trying the menu here. This time had the tom yum scramble - true to its name,…read morelike tom yum soup in eggs topped with cheese. The croissant is a very addition to the plate. Ube pancakes are very good. Visually beautiful purple color and mochi-like texture with the subtle taste of ube.

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We came on a weekday for dinner and there was no wait. You scan the QR code at your table and order…read moreon your phone as a party. It seemed like there was only one worker attending the tables so sometimes we waited a bit for him to come out to request for something but he was still very efficient. Items ordered: - Combo D Shaxian noodles with peanut sauce and Shaxian wonton soup: The wonton soup was simple but amazing. Definitely a soup you would want to eat on a cold or sick day. The noodles were covered in peanut sauce and also a simple dish, but we waited too long to mix the noodles and eat them so the noodles ended up sticking together. However, the worker was kind enough to bring us a new dish and advised us to mix immediately while the noodles were still hot. - Shaxian steamed pork dumplings: I liked how the dumplings were leaf shaped and filled with pork and cabbage. Solid dumplings overall and I would get again. - Boiled fish fillets with lemon pickled cabbage: A little spicy but great flavor overall and sour from the lemon pickled cabbage. Comes with a lot of fish and glass noodles.

Yikes! Did I go to the same restaurant as these 5 and 4-star reviews?!…read more We arrived mid-day on a Saturday. A few others were at tables but it was a mostly empty restaurant. There were a few staff running around keeping the front of the house so it wasn't a matter of work force but it took almost an hour to get steamed broccoli as the first of our order to come out. Not sautéed or cooked with finesse. While we were waiting for any food to come out, a couple of tables were seated after us but served their whole order while we waited for a dish to arrive at ours. Then came beef pan fried dumplings which were burnt on the bottom after waiting almost an hour for anything to come. We got a couple more dishes before we finally called it and just got the check. Flavors were bland, nothing stood out as delicious in flavor, texture, or overall bite. Even the vinegar used for soup dumplings wasn't the right type of vinegar. Service was slow, the food was subpar especially for the time it took to get anything on the table. Total waste of time, energy, and opportunity. Never again. The whole vibe felt like a quick service fast food experience rather than what we hoped to get out of it. Not for me clearly.

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Dough Zone Dumpling House - San Mateo

4.0(1.1k reviews)

2.5 mi

There are a few dumpling places in downtown San Mateo, so I was curious to see how this restaurant…read morefared. I went on a Saturday at noon and there was just one couple dining; when I left, there were 4-5 more groups. The inside of the restaurant looked aesthetically pleasing. The bathroom was quite old but clean. One of the 2 dispensers was out of soap, which I had hoped they would check as part of the restaurant opening and closing procedures. Our waiter was very friendly throughout the meal and offered food suggestions for us to consider. Beef pancake roll - unique seasoning. I liked how they included shredded lettuce for that crunchy texture. It was wrapped in green onion pancake, so it was a bit oily and required some chewing. My dad didn't care for this. I initially thought this isn't bad but by the end of eating my half, I was ok not ordering this again. I think it's worth trying once. Beef stew noodle soup - beef was flavorful but I needed to chew it a bit, so if you have elderly loved ones with dentures, keep that in mind! Noodles were al dente. My mom didn't like how the portion is very small. Pork & crab meat XLB (Xiaolongbao, soup filled dumplings) - First thing I thought when the server placed the bamboo steamer down on the table was, 'wow, these are SO small'. But regardless, I could definitely taste the crab, and the broth was flavorful and plenty. If I were to dine here again, I would order this. Chicken & vegetable boiled wontons in chicken soup - The skin of the wontons was springy and unique. The broth had sesame oil but otherwise was pretty mild/bland. My mother liked the broth from the beef stew noodle soup more. Pan fried chive dumpling - contained egg, glass noodles, and a lot of garlic and chives. Very yummy and would get this again. Pork & shrimp potsticker - was juicy. The skin a little thick. They came with a tiny side of sweet, sour, spicy pickled veggies. I thought this dish was mediocre. High tail shrimp & pork steamed dumplings - The pork was dense, which wasn't necessarily bad. The dumpling was slightly juicy but wasn't broth-filled. My mom didn't care for this dish. Overall, I would rate this restaurant a 3.5/5 but will round it up. My mom thought the food was quite mid and admitted it as such to the waiter after we paid the bill. I'm honestly not sure if I would return, given all the wonderful other cuisines/choices here in the downtown area - perhaps if I'm craving chive dumplings or crab dumplings again.

Loooooooovvvved this food & service. My bro ordered so I don't know what I ate...scallion cake,…read morepork dumplings, chicken dumplings, spicy "numbing" noodles, several delectable soup dumplings, and more. All delish! Very interesting chive dumpling, plump, tasted kinda like yummy almost cheesy spinach. We feasted & made memories. Five spice beef shank. thin beef served on a dish cold, was the only unliked item. A bit dry/not much flavor. Hard surfaces/impersonal decor, but plenty of seating.

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Taishoken - San Mateo

Wheelchair accessible

Good portion of tasty / a bit heavy tsukemen. The signature and duck tsukemen are both pretty good,…read morewith the duck one on the lighter side

We had dinner at Taishoken for the first time, and I ordered the Niku Ramen--it was a bomb! The…read morenoodles were extraordinary, and the soup was thick, rich, and packed with flavor, with just the right spicy kick I was looking for. The best part was the thick-cut pork slices--I got two generous pieces, and they were delicious! Definitely not stingy with the ingredients. I also ordered the fried calamari, which was really good. I loved that they served the spices on the side, so we could add them according to our taste. Even my son enjoyed every bite! Overall, we had a great dinner and will definitely be coming back.

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Taiwanese Eats

4.3(221 reviews)

6.2 mi

Delicious!!! Highly recommend and will be backkk…read more Def try the soy milk with it. Must be cold though!

My companion was craving fan tuan. I had never had it before, and with his cravings, I wanted to…read moretake us to get it. We found Taiwanese Eats on Yelp and knew we had to go. They operate as a ghost kitchen. It's on a random side street and easy to pass by. I recommend ordering ahead. We chose to order there, and it didn't take long. You scan the QR code outside and wait for them to call your name. There isn't anywhere to sit, so you stand outside and wait. Our food came out pretty fast, and we ate it in the car. We got the Purple Sticky Rice Ross with Pork Floss, Purple Sticky Rice Ross with Braised Pork, and Taiwanese Tempura. I really enjoyed my braised pork fan tuan. It was flavorful, savory, and I enjoyed all the textures. I liked my companions as well. He initially thought the size was a bit small, but we were full after eating it. The tempura was like a fried fish cake--peppery and chewy. I would order both again! If you like fan tuan or want to try it, I recommend visiting Taiwanese Eats. This was the first time I had it, so I had nothing to compare it to, but I enjoyed it! Parking can be difficult since it's street-only, but you can find parking off MacArthur Ave.

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Hunan Mifen San Mateo

4.3(75 reviews)

1.2 mi

Hunan Mifen is another good spot worth trying if you love authentic Asian cuisine…read more I don't eat spicy food so I was happy that they have some dishes that is not spicy, I love the flavor of their broth, tasty not salty and it has a balance. I love that they have variety of appetizers and side dishes. Price is very reasonable for a freshly cook dishes. I would give them two thumbs up

Had low expectations coming here and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Food: T-he braised beef noodles were amazing. Noodles were chewier than most beef noodle soups I've had and the beef pieces were very tender and soft. The soup wasn't too spicy by itself and had alot of depth and flavor. -Pro-tip: There is a little self-serve station near the kitchen where you can get add'l condiments like cilantro, green onion, chili, and pickled daikon. SCORE. Add in the cilantro/green onion for a flavor explosion. -Ordered one of the combo noodles + 2 sides. For my sides, I got a blanched bok choy and a fried gyoza. The bok choy was needed to help cut the spiciness of the soup and to add veggies b/c without it, you'd just be having carbs, beef, and soup. Gyoza was a win too. Service: FAST and friendly, just how I like my non-fine dining restaurant experiences. You scan a QR code at the table and then choose an english/chinese option. If you have questions, you can ask the staff, but there isn't a TON of options to choose from, so make it easy on yourself and order a noodle soup. Ambiance: Ample seating at 1:30pm on a Sunday. Didn't have to wait, which was a big plus as all the other restaurants in San Mateo over near 3rd/4th and B street were packed. Overall: Highly recommend and would come again. This might be my favorite niu rou mian spot!

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Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles

Family-owned & operated

This place is consistently good and always has at least a couple people waiting outside of the door…read moreif not more. If you feel like a nice warm hug for your tummy, then get the Langzhou hand pulled noodles. The clear broth and light spice is so comforting for your stomach and it doesn't feel too heavy. You can choose your noodle thickness based on your preference. I typically go for the small rounds while my boyfriend gets the belt noodles - the complete opposite from each other! You can get out of there less than $20 a person, which is so rare in downtown San Mateo. Quick and easy meal for lunch or dinner.

Heard good things about out this noodle spot. Came around 11:30am and got seated right away. Around…read more12pm there was a line and the restaurant was filled. Ordered the chili oil noodles with beef. I was surprised it was not spicy at all. I even added the chili oil on the table and it didn't make a difference. The noodles were perfectly chewy. Just wish it was spicy!

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麗花

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5 months ago

This is a Taiwanese-style noodle shop. I wouldn't dare say it's incredibly authentic, but as a Taiwanese person, I like it! Taiwanese style, popcorn chicken is so tender and yummy 3 cup chicken basil soooo good the black sesame balls for the dessert( I will give five stars ） I don't eat beef, but my friend and her daughter said it was delicious and the broth was rich! read more

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3.6

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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.

Not the best, but not the worst - average overall. There were plenty of options on the menu and the…read moreservice was super friendly! The food came out one by one, but my favorite dish was definitely the duck. We came with a large party and had no issue getting seated.

Chopstix & Taiwanese Bentos

4.4

(88 reviews)

As a fellow Taiwanese, I was so excited to stop by and try the bentos and dishes you can normally…read moreget at the night markets of Taiwan. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many dishes on their menu and will definitely be back to try them all! My cousin and I ordered two bentos - the Taiwanese sausage and the braised pork, gua bao, oyster pancake, oyster noodle. All are insanely authentic -- which is rare in the bay. We have been looking high and low for authentic Taiwanese food, and this was close to home. Cute little shop; worth stopping in to try! Great service.

We had a fantastic experience at Chopstix & Taiwanese Bentos. We ordered the chicken cutlet and the…read morebraised beef bento, and both were spot-on. Flavorful, hearty, and cooked to perfection. We were initially really hoping to try the fan tuan (Taiwanese breakfast roll), but it was sold out when we ordered. Mid-meal, the owner came over to our table to let us know they might be able to make one last one for us and they actually pulled it off! Delicious food, great owner, and amazing staff. We will definitely be coming back!

Li's Knife Cut Noodle

4.4

(209 reviews)

I came here with 2 of my coworkers on a Saturday around noon time and there was a long line. We had…read moreto put our name down and were finally given a table after waiting for maybe 45 minutes. It wasn't that bad of a wait though as we were entertained by the dog groomers next door. We ordered a beef noodle soup, potato and beef dry noodle, wonton soup, beef pancake rolls, and spicy wontons. It was so much food that we didn't take part in their extra noodles after finishing the bowl. My favorite had to be the braised beef stew as the soup was hearty, the beef was tender, and the noodles were very firm and bouncy. The beef pancake rolls were a very close second, though there wasn't anything different that they added compared to other places. The rest of the dishes were pretty good though I would definitely pass on the wonton soup next time as the soup just tasted like dried seaweed (something I don't like). Overall a really nice place to share dishes with your friends and family.

You know a place is good when your Asian mom eats here and goes, "... I think your dad will enjoy…read morethis" because there's no one pickier than your mom or your dad. On a weekday afternoon, we were seated promptly and I let my mom handle the ordering. 25th Avenue can be quite busy if you're here during the lunch rush or the weekends so just be aware, but there are no meters to pay which is great. They utilize Yelp waitlist so you can put your name on the list and go around the area (there's a Goodwill nearby) if you need to kill time and you'll get a text message when you're next. Overall, the food was good and the portions were reasonably priced. The highlight is the unlimited noodles which my dad can appreciate. There's not much service interaction, but the food comes out quick and you'll leave happy.

Little Shanghai Restaurant

3.6

(749 reviews)

Amazing always Comfort food…read more Service is typical cantonese chinese fare . Can be busy at times. It's easy to over order you can't go wrong with anything on the menu really . Parking can be difficult when it's busy times. And they don't open until 11am.

Food: Authentic and flavorful, with a great wok hei. The 醃篤鮮 was tasty and nicely seasoned without…read morebeing too salty. The bamboo with bean curd was flavorful, and the pig's kidney was tender. Overall, the dishes were flavorful without being overly salty. Service: Many of the staff have worked here for a long time, and they were very friendly, welcoming, and chatty. Ambience: No music, and the restaurant was quite crowded. The overall atmosphere feels like a classic, long-established neighborhood restaurant that has been around for many decades.

Miss Shang

4.7

(109 reviews)

We ordered wild mushrooms stuffed roasted chicken rice It…read moreis very tasty and delicious

We had a wonderful dining experience here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully…read morepresented, and the staff were friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal.

Inshou Cafe

3.2

(387 reviews)

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

Quick service, friendly faces! Came for the hong kong milk tea and it was pretty good - I haven't…read morefound a HKMT place out in San Mateo yet. For food, we ordered the dim sum platter and the french toast. The french toast was fine - exactly what you'd expect. The dim sum platter was super underwhelming. Two pieces of hagao and two pieces of siumai and one chasiu bao. The hagao was not good at all - skin was super thin and possibly over steamed. Siumai was much better - very juicy. The bao was meh. Everything felt like it was from frozen in my opinion. We want to come back to try their hot food. They have a decent crowd on the weekend so it must have better items than what we had. I would avoid the dim sum overall next time.

Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodles

4.1

(122 reviews)

Service was fast! Got the pork bone broth noodles and the…read moresoup was so flavorful. For some reason, I was fixated on the peanuts. Yummy

Had dinner here on a Wednesday night and was immediately seated. It was a hot day so noodle soup…read morewasn't the best move, but there was a craving to cure. There was a QR code at the table which made ordering super easy. Appetizers and noodle dishes all came to the table within 5-10 minutes. - the dry noodle was super bouncy, very flavorful, still a little spicy despite putting "no spice" on the order, and was a huge portion! i was able to split it into two meals. definitely go for dry noodle if it's too hot out. - fried intestines were a bit too fried so it was hard to eat ... wouldn't get again - black fungus salad was refreshing since it was a cold appetizer, but wouldn't necessarily get it again unless i had the stomach space for it - pork cartilage was slightly overcooked so the meat was a bit dry, but once you soak it in the broth it's fine. personally I'd get the dry noodle again, maybe with a different meat topping (eyeing the beef). this would definitely hit the spot on a cold winter night! service was also very friendly.

Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles

4.3

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This place is consistently good and always has at least a couple people waiting outside of the door…read moreif not more. If you feel like a nice warm hug for your tummy, then get the Langzhou hand pulled noodles. The clear broth and light spice is so comforting for your stomach and it doesn't feel too heavy. You can choose your noodle thickness based on your preference. I typically go for the small rounds while my boyfriend gets the belt noodles - the complete opposite from each other! You can get out of there less than $20 a person, which is so rare in downtown San Mateo. Quick and easy meal for lunch or dinner.

Heard good things about out this noodle spot. Came around 11:30am and got seated right away. Around…read more12pm there was a line and the restaurant was filled. Ordered the chili oil noodles with beef. I was surprised it was not spicy at all. I even added the chili oil on the table and it didn't make a difference. The noodles were perfectly chewy. Just wish it was spicy!

Himawari

3.8

(2.4k reviews)

I was looking around San Mateo for food and found Himawari. I was curious since it was a highly…read morerated ramen shop that I haven't been to, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the Tan Tan Men DX and it was delicious. The spicy broth wasn't too spicy and I enjoyed slurping up the ramen and tasing the broth. The pork belly and cha siu pieces were tasty as well. If you want some ramen in San Mateo, give them a try!

My boyfriend's family has been coming here for so many years and after trying, I can see why. Recs…read moreare the unatama don (eel and egg omelette over rice, the sauce is seriously amazing) and pork fried rice. I would definitely come back just for the unatama don. I guess they're known for their ramen, but would recommend checking out the other stuff on their menu, too! The space is on the smaller side and homey-feeling, and service was quick and friendly. Surprised the ratings are on the lower side - would definitely return.

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