Wow, pleasantly surprised by how good the food is here. Ordered takeout over the phone and food was…read moreready by the time I got there (15min). Spicy bullfrog - generous with bullfrog servings and taste was on point Lamb skewers - minimum 2 skewers per order with a good amount of meat per skewer. Spicy cold jelly - The cold jelly was a good refresher after all the spice. Love the texture. Duck blood curd - a little stingy on the duck blood curd. Probably pass on this.

Tasty food and fast service. The flavor is very authentic. The roast duck hotpot is spicy and…read moreflavorful! It has some veggies in it too. Will order again when I go back!

Ox 9 Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles -- A Must-Try for Noodle Lovers!…read moreWe're back again, and Ox 9 continues to impress! Their new clip of the hand-pulled noodle master showcasing his incredible skills makes the dining experience even more exciting. Watching the noodles being freshly stretched and crafted by hand is truly a treat. The noodles are still delicious, flavorful, and satisfying. Service remains friendly and efficient, and the ambiance continues to be welcoming and comfortable. For anyone who loves authentic hand-pulled noodles, Ox 9 delivers great quality at a great value. It's definitely a place where you get a big bang for your buck! Highly recommended!

Great place for Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles…read more 1. vegetables fried noodles (veggie chow mein), $15.48. I only tried a little of this (it was my daughter's order), and it seemed pretty good, but maybe nothing special. I'd have to try more of it to get a better idea of how it is. 2. pork ribs noodle (soup), $15.48. Good! 3. stewed lamb noodle (soup), $16.98. I didn't try this, but the others said it was good. 4. chili oil noodles, $13.98. Very good! There was some bok choy (maybe blanched), shredded carrot, and soy bean bean sprouts, and a very tasty spicy chili oil. This comes with wide, flat noodles that are nicely chewy and bouncy. The noodles are very long, so you'll have to bite them off or cut them with your chopsticks. 5. Thai tea, $4.50. Good, I only had a couple sips, but it seemed good. 6. sweet pear drink, $3.50. My daughter ordered this. Not bad, but too sweet for my taste. Wouldn't get it again. Portions are generous. We each took enough home for another small or medium-sized meal. There is an automated waitlist where you sign in at a kiosk and get a number. At the table, you can order through the QR code, but our waitress came over to take our order since we'd never been there before and had some questions. Service was fairly quick and efficient. There are lots of graphics on the walls explaining the history of the restaurant, how the noodles are made, and the history of Lanzhou noodles.

I've been doing a bit of research of this cafe and it looks really nice. So I decided to come by…read morehere and it was very hectic. I didn't expect this restaurant to be almost full especially when it's a cafe. It can be too loud for me to study and work here despite having WiFi. I didn't really feel like eating too much because of yesterday. So I decided to get one of the pastries as well as a cappuccino. Almost most of them look too sweet and I decided to get the Ube Puff since it's between the sweet and savory side. They did put a lot of Ube cream which made me surprised. Also the cappuccino is like any cappuccino I had from most restaurants. Hopefully, it's less crowded and I probably will get one of the sandwiches or other larger items the next time I return here.

I came here for breakfast, and it was great! The location is very nice, and the seats and tables…read moreare stylish and comfortable. I got the smoked salmon Benedict, and enjoyed it immensely. The eggs were perfectly poached, the Hollandaise was tasty (but not overwhelming), and the biscuits they come in were really tasty. I also appreciated the lightly dressed salad that came as a side: the greens were very fresh. I also got the Cuban Cortadito, and I was pumped to have a non-dairy coffee drink. It was very well made: the slight hint of condensed milk was a nice touch. It was a nice sweet drink without being cloyingly sweet. But they have so many tasty coffee drinks that it was hard to choose, so I'll def be back to try more of them!

I visited on a Friday lunch day. There were about 18 customers sitting and steady flow of takeout…read morecustomer. ORDER Lamb and Beef Gyro Plate ***STARS (stand out qualities) FOOD (4.5/5 stars) -meat quantity was great and quality was decent -salad seemed well balanced with different ingredients aside from greens -rice was the most flavorful SERVICE (4/5 stars) -I arrived early and didn't order right away due to waiting for a large group. Despite that, the staff didn't not give me any issues -they served food pretty quickly -server agreed to take group photo when we asked -service is not outstanding but passable AMBIANCE (4/5 stars) -clean and beautiful decor -good amount of seating for parties of 2-4 and flexibility for larger group party of 10-12 TIPS -easy place to split group with large group since you order and oat before seating Overall, I enjoyed this restaurant and open to coming again!

I've had take out here and remembered it was good. For dine in, order at the counter and get a…read morenumber. Find a seat and order will be dropped off at your table. I enjoyed the variety in the appetizer combo platter. The stuffed eggplant had a great sauce with peppers. The rice was flavorful and buttery. The salad was standard but still good. The service was nice. Street parking is tough during peak times.

If you're in the mood for really good Mediterranean food, I highly recommend Hummus Mediterranean…read moreKitchen. The service is friendly and attentive, and the food is absolutely spot on. The chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the hummus is incredibly smooth and creamy. Don't skip the tzatziki or the spicy sauce -- they're the perfect complements to any dish.

First time eating at this restaurant and when I arrived the place was empty. I ordered the falafel…read morewrap and I have to give it a solid thumbs up. Falafel was moist, not burnt, and still had a little crunch. the greens were fresh and snappy. I would have liked a little more hummus inside, but the dill sauce that came with it was pretty good and provided more flavor. The wrap itself seemed to be grilled a bit so it was a little hard but I didn't mind. By the time we had finished lunch the place was packed. I guess the locals know that this is a good place for lunch. I would revisit Hummus and try some of the plates next time.

very yummy! my favorite is the steamed chicken momo's they're super flavorful and cooked very well…read more Also the service is great!

The chili momos were the standout, so spicy & so good--both the chicken and vegetable fillings done…read morereally well. I also enjoyed the Sichuan stir-fry noodles, though the portion of chicken was a bit sparse. The masala chai fell short for me, it could have used a stronger spice profile. The butter chicken was just okay and didn't really stand out, with only a few pieces of chicken. The garlic naan and butter naan were also underwhelming, I was hoping for something thicker and more garlicky. Overall, the momos are a must-order and definitely the highlight. Service was solid throughout!!

My new fave coffee shop!! Everything was great- service,…read moreambiance and mostly importantly the coffee!! I got the pistachio delight and beef sausage pastry. Definitely recommend it! Can't wait to come back!

Has a client meeting here yesterday. Loved the decor and vibe in the place, comfortable chairs and…read morea variety of tables and stools. I had the rose cardamom honey latte, which was nice. Also tried the pomegranate Turkish delight, which was sweet. Service was friendly and helpful. They had a TV playing the FIFA soccer game :) The only thing was I didn't see the parking options until I had to go to the bathroom, which was through the parking garage. You'll need a key.

I was unexpectedly surprised by how delicious the wings were at this spot! We ordered the salt and…read morepepper, peanut butter, mango habanero, lemon pepper, garlic parm, garlic noodles and garlic fries. Price was just right for how much meat was packed into these wings. We ordered about 40 wings for a party of 7 and still had some left over. My favorites were the peanut butter and mango habanero which were packed with flavor! The garlic noodles also hit the spot! They have indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of space. The restrooms were clean and service was quick and easy. Overall, a memorable food experience and will be returning when I'm in the area.

My family always comes here every couple weeks to get our wing fix. This is the only spot we go to…read morethat has great service and friendly staff. The tables are always clean and decent bathroom. It's always a hit when going to fire wings in San Mateo we don't go anywhere else! The staff is amazing and we are never disappointed.