The fried intestines appetizers here are the only fried intestines I've ever liked. They're crispy…read moreon the outside but soft on the inside, and extremely snackable. I love the night market decor too, especially the outdoor buildings facade. It's such a fun treat to look at the signs and the fake shops while you wait for your food.

I'm not sure how it managed to happen, given how long they've been around and how many times I've…read moreeaten around 3rd Ave, but I had no idea Dessert Republic even existed, let alone been here. Presumably, never walking down their block of the Main St. alley had a lot to do with it, but who knows how much longer it would've taken if not for my friends suggesting we come here for dinner. Which is kind of ironic, considering the name of this place! While nothing about the outside of Dessert Republic really stands out, the decor inside is great. It may not be all that flashy nor have much of an IG aesthetic, but I like how it has a Hong Kong/Chinatown alley sort of look to it. As for the menu, true to their name, there's no shortage of desserts to choose from, whether it be hot desserts, like glutinous rice balls, sweet tofu, or egg pudding, cold desserts, like mixed fruits, sago, or ice cream sundaes, egg puffs, and crepes. In addition, they also have a bunch of regular food options, from snacks and dim sum items, to rice plates, noodle soups, and even lomo saltado. -- (#A03) POPCORN CHICKEN Not terrible, but not popcorn chicken either. Rather, this felt more like the salt & pepper porkchop dishes I've had in the past - the batter was thick, the chicken was unmarinated, it was seasoned with just salt and pepper, and it was topped with cut peppers instead of crispy basil. -- (#S01) BRAISED BRISKET & WONTON NOODLE SOUP Overall, this was a mixed bag. On the plus side, the bowl was decently loaded, the wontons were plump, and it had chunks of beef tendon, which were tender. On the other, while the noodles were fine, the veggies were way overcooked and the beef was chewy. -- (#M08) SUPER STRAWBERRY - Strawberry Freeze, Aloe Jelly, and Strawberries Topped with Strawberry Ice Cream Undoubtedly, this had a lot of strawberry flavor to it. Even though the strawberry freeze didn't do a ton for me, especially as it melted, I liked how well the aloe jelly, strawberries, and ice cream complemented each other. As far as service goes, I've seen some folks mention running into issues, but I've actually found it to be entirely unremarkable, for better or worse. Each time I've been here, the workers haven't really gone beyond the basics (take orders, bring out dishes, take care of checks, etc.), but I never really expect anything more than that either. Still, they do seem to be relatively friendly and get orders out decently fast, which certainly counts for something. Since I've clearly only had a small handful of what their menu has to offer, there's the distinct possibility (probability?) that I haven't had the best of what Dessert Republic has to offer. However, based on what I've ordered and my friends' egg puffs and sweet tofu that I've tried (both were fine), the desserts here definitely seem to be the safer bet overall. Which is handy since they stay open so late, especially on Friday and Saturday nights (until 1am).

A must-try! The fried mochi balls were light and delicious!…read moreI also loved the black sesame dessert soup here. Bonus: excellent service! They were extremely kind and patient with the little old lady behind me in line.

Too thick! Fruits are too big to fit through straw for drinking. Boba is too firm…read more Service was a kiosk. Staff just shouts out number. Lots of customers. Hot inside. There is seating but most people are ordering to go.

The ice cream is really good I love the toppings and the cones i really recommend it and the…read moreworkers are also very nice and sweet

It was so good I would definitely recommend to anybody in the city of Burlingame the service was so…read moregood and the ice cream was so rich I would recommend this spot it was so good

The best warm snack! I'm not an ice cream person, but I always stop here for the taiyaki. The…read morenutella and cheddar fillings are the perfect sweet and salty combo. Crispy, fresh, and delicious every time This location is a big, popular spot, but keep in mind there are no chairs, just standing tables!

For a sweet treat that is not 'too sweet, give this place a try!…read more The shop is always crowded for customers waiting for their order. Tonight I tried the Ube Pistacchio which was delicious. It really tasted like Pistacchio. We also got the Matcha and Milk. Clean aesthetics, bright lights and customers eagerly awaiting their ice cream in a fish cone

Stumbled across this place after work one day and decided to get a couple of slices for my…read moreboyfriend and I. Small hole in the wall store, ordered on a screen so I didn't have much communication with the employee working but it was quick, and clean. The cakes were good, super light and airy. Enjoyed it so much I had my boyfriend grab me different flavor slices for my birthday instead of a traditional cake. Really good, just kinda expensive

My request could not go through, and they expected me to call them rather than send an online…read moremessage. They also forgot to provide the birthday topper with the cake. If you are not the one picking it up, this detail might be overlooked. The cake was not overly sweet compared to others, but it was not particularly exquisite and did not feel impressive for the price. The cake is NOT 9 inch, around 8.2 inch. see picture..

Great employees, always say hi and have a smile when they greet me. This store is always very…read moreclean. Bonus here is that it smells delicious!

Super tasty cookie creations.. Nice staff. Very sterile atmosphere, usually expect it to be at…read moreleast a little vibrant. Placed order online for a more efficient pickup but order wasn't ready so had to wait around. Still a happy camper for these sweet treats.

Good ones - the house special with turkey: best…read more- the salmon with cream cheese and spinach: also good - sweet : love at first bite and simply amazing Not so good - the beef ones. I don't think the combination worked for us. There is only one guy making crepes for both delivery and eat-in customers; so prepare for some wait time.

I enjoy crepes from the Crepe Stop on Laurel st. Occasionally they are a bit overdone, so you might…read moreask them to flip them sooner if you prefer your crepes not to be browned. My partner likes the BBQ one. I often get the Hawaiian one, sometimes the Sour Cow, or the Tuscan. The Big Belly is really big, with lots of ingredients. The crepes are usually served golden into triangles, which makes them easy to carry. No utensils needed. There's usually to less cheese than I'm used to from other locations, but it's not bad. Note: We usually get ours To Go. The apple caramel dessert crepe arrives cut up into squares, which was surprising. Normally the plain chocolate one we get isn't cut up. This resulted in a bit of a mess when my partner didn't hold the container flat me time. Service is so-so. Definitely order in advance if you can, or you may wait a bit. Ambiance is terrible indoors. Only a couple of small tables and more of a "pick up at the counter vibe." They have a nice outdoor seating area though, if the weather is good enough for it. Parking is usually decent if you park in the lot right next to the restaurant. It's sometimes easiest to enter that lot from Walnut, the street parallel to Laurel, though. You get to it from Olive, going around the back of Bianchini's. The outdoor seating areas and proximity to Bianchini's market make parking on Laurel a bit dicey. I tried the round waffle things once, and wasn't that impressed. Seemed a bit dry. Keep meaning to try the gelato but never have. And I don't drink boba tea, so I can't comment on that. They do stay open later than the other nearby boba place though, so if that's your cup of tea (ha!) then it's an option later in the evening. A solid place, if not the best crepes I've had.

This time we got some fruit teas and they were so good not overly sweet, and you can actually taste…read morethe tea (which I love). My friend got a fruit tea, and I tried the Toffee Matcha... omg, so thick, creamy, and just really satisfying. Service was also super sweet, the cashier guy was really friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. Simple, solid, and always hits. Will definitely keep coming back

I went in on a workday after work and it wasn't busy, my wife and I shared a mango sticky rice…read moredrink, and we didn't really like it. It felt literally like rice milk and mango juice, very underwhelming. It could have been my fault for not reading the description but I assumed it would have more components to it. In a world with Molly tea and chi cha San Chen I feel like this drink does not meet expectations...

Delicious and refreshing dairy free desserts! I especially like their served in glass jars to have…read moreless plastic.

I ordered the mango mochi and strawberry matcha, and both were delicious! The mango mochi had that…read moreperfect chewy mochi texture, and the mango itself tasted super fresh and flavorful. The strawberry matcha was also really nice -- not overpowering, but still flavorful and well-balanced. I also appreciated that it wasn't too heavy or filling, especially after a big dinner nearby. Each comes in a glass container you can take home, which I love -- such a nice touch and perfect for enjoying later too.

We had a large order placed with the Teaspoon San Mateo team for a work event. Everything was…read moredelivered perfectly and very smoothly, price was very reasonable, teas and toppings were delicious (and so much to choose from!) and communication from Tony was great - would highly recommend!

Driving around San Mateo on the evening of March 20, 2022, we saw this Teaspoon shoppe, so we…read moredecided to quickly stop in to pick up some milk teas for to-go. After Kuya Ods parked in a spot right by the front entrance, I walked in shortly after 9:35 PM to a fairly busy store. There were a few people seated inside and a couple of people in line to place their orders at the front counter. The wait wasn't long to get to the counter. I ordered two drinks for take-out; a CREAMY JASMINE topped with Almond Pudding and a CLASSIC THAI TEA with Grass Jelly topping. Both beverages were perfectly creamy and delicious. DOUBLE KUDOS to Teaspoon for offering Lactose-Free CREAM that tastes exactly like whole milk - you can't go wrong with that! Service was friendly and FAST - both milk tea drinks were made and ready to go in about five minutes, NICE! I was literally in and out in ten minutes with awesome drinks in hand. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Can Teaspoon open up a location in San Bruno, pretty please?