Me and my sister came here for dinner before the BTS concert and I really liked it! The menu has many labelled vegan options. I got the eggplant tofu, which was pretty good. I wish they made it with just eggplant and tofu though, instead they also added a bunch of red and green bell pepper. It came with a side of sesame cucumber/celery salad which me and my sister both really enjoyed. My sister got the sweet and sour chicken which she thought was okay. Since it was the day of the concert the place was extremely packed and busy. However after we had been waiting 30 hours for our food I went to ask the manager (he was walking around) about our order, and I guess they somehow skipped us, and he got us our meals about 10 minutes later. To make up for the mistake he offered us a free ice cream! We got the boba sundae, which amazingly is vegan, and IT WAS HEAVENLY. Best part of the meal for sure, I probably wouldn't come back here just for the food but I would definitely come back for the ice cream. On their website they have a very detailed allergen/dietary restriction chart which I appreciate. Would recommend! read more

Mamahuhu - boba sundae - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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This place is true to its name. If you don't know what it means in Chinese, google it. We walked in and ordered at the kiosk. That was nice. Took a number and then waited. And waited. And waited. Finally walked up to the counter to ask and our food had been sitting at the expo window for a while but they never brought it to us because they ran out of white rice. Ok but only one of our four items needed white rice and shouldn't you ask us about our preference for a sub instead of making us wait until you cook a new pot of rice? Or at least give us the food that is ready? Anyway, when we did finally get our food the food itself was also mamahuhu. The cucumber salad was flavorless. The tomato garlic noodles were not good at all and actually not what we ordered anyway. We had ordered the garlic curry noodles. But at that point we just wanted to eat and leave. The salad was ok but honestly it was just shredded cabbage and tons of crispy noodles. The sauce had barely any flavor. Will never be eating here ever again. Oh and why leave the T-shirts on the wall if you don't have any left to sell? read more

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I ordered Mamahuhu with DoorDash for myself and others at work. 3 of us ordered the tomato garlic noodles. Each order had a different portion size, with a very significant difference between the one with the most and the one with the least. The menu looks like a glorified Panda Express with truthfully, not that many options. However! I really really liked the tomato garlic noodles. They were super chewy and the flavor was very well balanced. I plan on ordering it again, and again. read more

Mamahuhu - Tomato Garlic Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Great service and fresh, well made food. I especially like the cucumbers that come with everything. My Sicilian chicken was good. I loved the sweetness of the oranges and the crunch of the nuts. The portion size was just right. I also liked my pineapple tonic. It was refreshing and felt healthier than a regular soda. Being able to sit outside made the experience. Recommended. read more

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The first time I tried Mamahuhu was in October. My husband and I ordered 2x super savory pineapple bun chicken sandwiches, cleaver cut fries, and the mala cucumber salad. Unfortunately, one of the chicken sandwiches came out undercooked, though the staff handled it well by making us a replacement and removing it from our bill. Thankfully, the meal was pretty tasty overall, so we left satisfied despite the mishap. That said, don't go in expecting the bun to resemble a traditional HK-style pineapple bun as the flavor and texture are pretty subtle. Honestly, it would've been much better if they leaned and capitalized into that aspect more. The cleaver cut fries were crispy and flavorful, especially with extra of their MSG seasoning and accompanied ketchup. I'd skip on the cucumber mala salad though. I wanted to give Mamahuhu another try since my first visit was during the time that they had just recently opened. Flash forward to May, we ordered the same items minus the cucumber salad. Unfortunately, this visit was a major let-down, instead of a redemption. Both the sandwiches and fries had noticeably declined in quality. The fried chicken portions seemed significantly smaller this time and the sandwich itself lacked the same flavor and quality that stood out during the first visit, even after adding extra MSG seasoning. As for the fries, they arrived heavily drenched in oil. It's disappointing that both the quality and portion sizes deteriorated because it has a lot of potential. read more

Mamahuhu - Most recent visit May 2026 - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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I tried Mamahuhu at Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, Mon 4/13/26 after work. I ordered at the cashier but they do have three machines to order yourself which I prefer not to use. I got mapo tofu pork rice plate $16, after tax $17.62. It's a big scoop of rice, big amount of mapo tofu, little spicy, not much pork, very salty and lots of black beans. Side of cucumber salad was good. Help yourself to tap water. One unisex bathroom to the right of the register. read more

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Mamahuhu's Palo Alto location suffered a tortured start, with food served only in takeout containers for many months. It is nice to see it finally properly open with real dishware. The menu leans too strongly on fried chicken, which is generally good here but occasionally the flour coating remains gooey (echoing another reviewer here). The beef and broccoli dish is great, with much better flavour than Panda Express's rendition, although the quantity of protein is small. I would like to see more pork dishes on the menu. The tomato garlic noodles have great flavour, and the sesame cucumbers are lovely too. The seaweed fried rice is interesting. Prices are okay, about in line with the quality of the food. read more

Mamahuhu - Rice plate with broccoli and beef, sesame cucumbers, and substitution with fried rice. - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I went to Palo Alto this past weekend with my sister and my husband and we went around Town and Country Plaza for a bite to eat. I remembered seeing Mamahuhu on Instagram when it first opened, so we decided to have a bite to eat there. Mamahuhu markets itself as a fast casual Chinese-American restaurant founded by Michelin-starred chef Brandon Jew. When we went into the restaurant, it was moderately filled and there were three kiosks (two that were working, one that was out of order) for customers to order. There was also a gentleman working at the front counter who kindly let us know he could take our order but we opted for the kiosk so we could look at the photos and ingredients. My husband ordered the mapo tofu while I ended up getting the broccoli beef and my sister had the sweet and sour chicken. After ordering, we were prompted to retrieve a table number to set at our table so that our server could deliver the food for us, which reminded me a bit of McDonald's dine-in orders. The food came out surprisingly quick and my husband went to get water and napkins for us at the self-serve station. Our food was served with a fluffy bed of rice and a small side of sliced cucumbers drizzled with a creamy sauce and sprinkled with sauce, which gave the salad an extra dimension. My broccoli beef was decent although I think the sauce for the beef was a bit too salty and heavy for my taste. I enjoyed the crispiness of my sister's sweet and sour chicken and the silky tofu in my husband's mapo tofu. It was a fun and interesting experience and pretty affordable, although I did note that my sister was still hungry after eating her plate. If you're looking for a decently priced restaurant with good service and food to fill your stomach, I think Mamahuhu is a pretty good pick. read more

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This one was a little bit tough. Yes it was like the first week of opening, but the lack of flavor save for one dish was prominent. To be fair this was a to go order, and it took me 15 minutes to get home The food: Cashew chicken: It was super bland and very one note. The ingredients in and of itself were good but again lack of seasoning doomed this. The Jade fried rice up grade was okay but again lacked flavor Sweet and Sour Chicken: Okay this one was a glorious throwback to dining out in the 70's and early 80's. The right amount of sweet and sour, with chunky vegetables. It took me back (minus the red dye from that era). The noodles were okay but I found myself twirling them in the sauce to amp up the flavor. Chicken Sando: The pineapple bun sounded great but was done in terms of structural integrity from bite one. The time it took to get home had an effect and this one may be best eaten there. It was good. The chicken had some flavor and the slaw added a needed crunch but could also have used some seasoning. Tomato Garlic Chow Mein: Fantastic presentation and the noodles were cooked well. There was a bit of flavor, and I loved the cherry tomato's which was a nice touch. Fries: the Ke-Tsiap was really good but the fries seemed a bit under. Again the 15 minutes home may have impacted them The staff was friendly and the interior had a nice modern feel to it. I will go back and perhaps try something else to see if it was just a bad day, kinks being worked out, or I just ordered the wrong stuff. read more

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I'm a huge fan of this restaurant! The food here is basically Chinese-American that focuses on the fusion of unique organic ingredients to create bold flavors. I love their spicy chicken sandwich that consists of a sweet pineapple bun, freshly fried chicken with chili oil and their "MSG" seasoning. This pairs beautifully with garlic potato fries that are salted just right and cooked golden brown. For dessert, I thoroughly enjoyed their cherry sundae. This is so good and so far the best dessert I've had this year. It's a banana oatmeal soft serve with burnt caramel sauce, candied cashew, red bean paste and maraschino cherry! Overall, this is a really cool restaurant that is self serve. They have 3 machines for ordering which is easy to use. They also sell merchandise such as shirts and their famous MSG seasoning which is a cool item for your kitchen. The food here is phenomenal and I'd love to come back. Huge shout out to Chef Brandon Jew for putting together a unique menu that is one of a kind. read more

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I was a bit confused by the name Mamahuhu (馬馬虎虎）because you usually use that phrase as like "so so" or "lukewarm" so I was a little worried. But I tried it recently and I did think it was not bad! You can order via the tablets or order in person. There is plenty of seating and free water. A rice plate was about $16 and they give you a decent amount of food. I tried the eggplant tofu and it was fine! I thought it was a tiny bit too saucy/salty but not bad and I would consider getting it again. The jasmine rice was a pinch on the drier side but I still paired it with the food. You could also sub out the cucumbers and get double rice! I might do that next time since I think I'm allergic to cucumbers and can't eat them anyway. The MSG shaker was not bad! I thought it would be quite salty but it actually wasn't really that salty. Nice to add if you want extra flavor. I also tried my spouse's lazi chicken and I liked it! The spice level was nice. He did think it had a tiny bit too much breading which I could see but I didn't mind. I also tried the fancy crab Rangoon. The cream cheese did taste nicer than the regular Chinese restaurants' crab Rangoon but not sure if worth double the price. But I would get it again! read more

Mamahuhu - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Excellent sweet and sour chicken. The best I have had in years! Wonderful atmosphere and very friendly. read more

Mamahuhu - Sweet & Sour Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Chicken sandwich-The most disgusting food ever!! All dishes the Chicken is over fried thigh meat chicken. Overcooked oily outside and undercooked inside. On sandwiches Bun is like a Hawaiian bun but fluffier This no way a James beard restaurant. read more

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Ive heard a lot of great things about this place on the city so I was really excited to hear they opened in T&C. Super savory chicken sandwich is soooooo good!!! Great flavor. Light flakey batter- it reminds me of like fish and chip batter. Very well seasoned. I would come back for this again but would also love to try other things on the menu. Walked in and was greeted immediately. Theres 3 kiosk for self ordering. After taxes and fees my sandwich was about $20. I think its made to order as it took some time. It was my first time there and it was pretty empty. There was one other person working (had a laptop) and another family just finishing up their meal. Sharing parking can get busy with all the surrounding businesses. Especially for lunch. I took away a star but my bag didnt come with napkins, offered any hot sauce, utensils etc. i seen a sauce bar area but it wasnt anything with a togo container /lid. I would have appreciate the worker who handed me food to be like oh if you need any condiments its there. I didnt grab anything else assuming it was all in there for a to go order and i was in a rush. Cute place though. Ill be back read more

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I was so excited to see Mamahuhu moving into Palo Alto, it's just what Town & Country needed! And I'm so glad I don't have to drive all the way to SF to get my fix. My favorite will always be the MSG chicken, which was perfectly crispy on my first visit here. I had such a good meal that I went back here to bring my husband the next day. I love the self-service kiosks where I can select options like double rice and fried rice upgrades. Interior is super clean with the Mamahuhu modern twist. I was happy to MSG seasoning jars were available for sale as well as T-shirts. read more

Mamahuhu - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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After a long bike ride my husband stopped here for lunch. We split beef broccoli plate, msg chicken sandwich and malt milktea. I like how you can order off of a kiosk it makes things easy. Also, when ordering the sandwich there is an option to have it split in half. Which is really nice if you are sharing the sandwich like we were. 8/ 10 Beef broccoli plate is huge! The rice is very savory and seasoned very well. I think might have some of the msg seasoning they make on it. It's absolutely delicious. The portion pretty big. 10/10 MSG chicken sandwich! I have nothing but good things to say about this. The chicken was crunchy and packed with flavor. The bread was also soft like a pillow and had some kind of seasoning on it too. I would come back just for this sandwich. My husband and I were very pleased. 7/10 Malt Milktea it's a bit on the sweet side because it's mixed with condensed milk. It has a very creamy milky flavor mixed with black tea? I'm not too sure. It's very refreshing on a hot day and paired well with the sand which. Come check them out! Get the MSG sandwich! read more

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Delicious food and wonderful to see expansion to Palo Alto! Love the SF locations. Lazi Chicken was spicy, crispy, so flavorful. Favorite dish! Mapo Tofu with Pork has the softest tofu and really flavorful pork sauce and love this! A close second favorite dish! Capital Curry Chow Mein has soft noodles and a bit of a fired wok noodle flavor. Liked the tofu pieces in the dish Sweet & sour chicken was nice and tangy. Went well with the veggies, though a bit on sweeter side. Staff is super friendly and there is solid seating indoors and a few outside tables. Everything kept clean and tidy as tables turned over read more

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I can't understand why the reviews here are so low, I've loved the food here so far (especially the eggplant tofu)!! Literally just ordered another meal to go because I love it. It makes me sad that it's not very busy, I think they deserve more business. The concept is cool with the Asian inspired beers, delicious entrees, and good service! read more

I had heard mixed things about Mamahuhu but otherwise really liked Mister Jiu's. For lunch, I got the rice plate to go, which comes with sesame cucumbers and rice, which we upgraded to fried rice. We also added on a hot and sour soup. For the protein, I went with the sweet and sour chicken, which was a classic preparation. The fried rice was worth the upgrade - good texture and flavor, with shiitakes and some greens in it. The hot and sour soup wasn't very spicy. Overall, everything was solid, and they use organic ingredients, but the pricing is on the high side since it's at Town and Country plaza. read more

Tried Mamahuhu's from doordash 6/8 and found that the rice was undercooked, mapo tofu was overly seasoned, and too heavy. In regards to the meal, there was a cucumber salad in the same container as the rice and mapo tofu with sesame sauce which felt a bit weird to have. Overall, didn't enjoy the Mapo Tofu. read more

Mamahuhu - Mapo Tofu with Pork Rice Plate and Sweet and Hot & Sour Soup (Small)Sour - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

So excited to hear that mamahuhu has opened up in Palo Alto. Don't have to drive to sf! The food isn't quite as good as sf. Overall I would still dine here for Chinese food as I feel it is a healthy and depending on your dietary needs, tends to have lots of options. I really like the blood Orange chrysanthemum drink. It is interesting to note that if you ask for less ice the drink costs more. I did order the pu'er tea which in general doesn't taste great but it's a healthy option for digestion. I tend to drink pu'er for that reason. Down to food. I have usually gotten beef and broccoli which is yummy and I did try mapo tofu with cauliflower which is a great vegetarian option. When I came here seats were all taken and I was kind of annoyed by a person taking up the booth by herself when other large parties were looking for seating. Overall everyone was nice and food came out promptly read more

The honey chicken sandwich has a delicious sweet and crispy flavor, and the bun is especially good! The fries are a must-try -- thin, crispy, and seasoned perfectly. The staff is super friendly, and the dining area is clean and inviting. Highly recommend! read more

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I know their concept is Chinese-American food, but the flavors catered too much to an American palate. We got the pineapple bun chicken sandwich in Tingling Spicy and Super Savory. Tingling Spicy, listed as two pepper signs, was not spicy at all. Even with the chili oil on the side, it only had a mild spice taste. The chicken must've been left in the brine too long or something because the Super Savory sandwich was way too salty. The chicken in Tingling Spicy wasn't this salty. The hot and sour soup was neither hot nor sour, but instead has a strong mushroom umami taste. It was my favorite part of the meal, but it didn't taste like hot and sour soup. I would give it another try for their stirfry, but be aware, there's a heavy emphasis on the American part of Chinese-American. Like what the Chinese idiom mamahuhu means, it was just "so-so." read more

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We started off with the boba sundae, I thought it would be like milk tea, but it was very salty and it tasted like banana bread or something like that, once we got the food, which was the kids plate with garlic noodles, it came quick, but it came in a to go bag, even though we ordered it dine in so service was decent still, ambiance was very calm, with nice music and vibe, the kids meal was also big enough for 2 kids and we devoured it. read more

Mamahuhu - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

"Let's go to Mamahuhus!" - my 10-year old I've been back here 3x since I discovered this place existed, and all within a 4-week duration. My childhood was filled with Chinese food memories because of our neighbor's father sharing his immigrations experiences with my father. Fast forward to our family's experiences, we are always looking for healthier options for Chinese food. My children are picky eaters, so I have to be intentional about what they should eat vs. what they like. The beef and broccoli is very well seasoned, and perfectly portioned for a child/adult alike. I ordered one plate and shared it with my daughter. The sweet & sour chicken was a staple in my family growing up, so I always gravitate to this dish. In one of my previous visits, the chicken was well seasoned and breaded to perfection, but on a recent trip, the chicken was missing from 1/4 of my breaded chicken dish. The Tingly Sprig Sandwich is always on point...every. Single. Time. All in all, I will still choose to eat here because of the natural flavors and delicious combination of flavors. read more

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I like the quality of ingredients, but the portion size is small for the price you pay. The service is fine, and the drinks are good. The pineapple bun chicken sandwich is worth a try for the novelty, but I can't see myself coming back at their price point since the other dishes are pretty standard. read more

My strategy here is to start with a cherry soft-serve-- dairy-free, with multiple delicious flavors and textures-- and to take home a savory meal for later. I mean, if you have room left for dessert after a pretty generous meal, more power to you, but this wouldn't work for me. My favorite dishes are the beef-broccoli and the tofu with eggplant, and all the salads. You order at the counter, choose a table, and the staff brings you your order. It's been pretty efficient when I've been there. read more

Mamahuhu - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Honestly super solid spot. I love the pineapple chicken sandwiches and the fries are unique and tasty. Kids meals are a plus. Happy hour beer/cider/wine is a nice option. Always been happy with my meals. read more

I love the menu, it's like none I've ever seen before, lots of non dairy items and vegetarian items also. I love the swag and the staff. The worker even gave me a high five read more

I don't have the option to give a zero. The food is Hot and sour soup is disgustingly. It is just a bowl of soup with lots of salt and vinegar. Beef and broccoli is also very bad. They give 10 thin small pieces of meat, the rest is veggie at the bottom to fill up. How can this restaurant be open? read more

A nice concept but the food quality in general needs to be at the same level as in SF. Hope the local owners/management will up their game and respond positively to the reviews. Too many other great options in the area. read more

Not the best but great for a quick bite. The portions are on the bigger side so the price is not that bad. Since high school is right across the street, i guess it's great for the student. I hope they do well. read more

Mamahuhu - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Came in twice on back-to-back days to check out Mamahuhu. On the first visit, I tried the Tingly Spicy Pineapple Bun Chicken Sandwich with Iced Dragonwell Green Tea. I thought the sandwich was delicious. What I love the most about pineapple buns is the soft bread with the crunchy top. However, when paired with a fried chicken, any texture in the pineapple bun is lost. Still, it was a very good sandwich and I would definitely order it again. I'll give it 4/5. On the second day, I ordered the Lazi Chicken and Tomato Garlic Chow Mein. The Lazi Chicken was o.k. for fast casual. It's a close approximation where you get bite sized pieces of fried chicken with a bit of crunch and their mala seasoning. The difference with authentic Lazi Chicken is that these look more like chicken nuggets and their crunchiness comes from breading instead of crispy skin. Not bad, but I would try something else before ordering this again. So, 3/5. As for the Tomato Garlic Chow Mein, this dish was way too salty. I'm actually really surprised that this could happen because I'm expecting all the ingredients and technique to be standardized. I would pass on this. 2/5. Also had a Milk Tea with Boba during this visit. The Milk Tea was good, but the Boba was much too hard. Also, 2/5. read more

Mamahuhu - Tingly Spicy Pineapple Bun Chicken Sandwich - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I used their kiosk to place an order. It took them a while I had to remind them. They might have forgotten about my order. No one was paying attention to their customer. First, the egg rolls are super oily that it soaked the napkin and got on my hands as well. They could have drained the fat more before they chopped it into 4 small pieces. The rangoon wonton is pretty good and the blood orange drink ummm is just ok. read more

Decor and ambiance is really nice, but the food was ok: the lazi chicken we ordered had too much batter and was way too oily

If Jack in the Box opened a Chinese restaurant this would be the food they'd make. Why can't Palo Alto get a decent Chinese restaurant? It's not the menu or the price point but the cooking. Find better quality at Panda Express. I did go to the namesake in San Francisco a year or two ago and liked it. This one - not so much read more

I don't normally review places, but had to make an exception. We got the sweet and sour chicken and a chicken sandwich and although the sweet and sour was pretty good, the chicken sandwich was raw in the middle and even though we caught it and returned it we got food poisoning. We were given a refund only of the sandwich and not the entire meal. I hope this is just opening jitters but it is not a promising sign read more

Mamahuhu - Raw chicken - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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3.5 not my most favorite flavors from a top chef, almost like trying for a Panda Express upgrade. chicken pieces with a thicker rice batter and various flavors so it has a bit more of a nice chew. curry powder chow mein interesting but noodles thick soft style, pineapple bun bread for the burgers goes well but same chicken pieces. mapo tofu and eggplant dishes and broccoli beef all turned out well but no special twists read more

Fast food Chinese, and no ver good. I had the cashew chicken plate, and I would much prefer to go to a regular Chinese restaurant.

This is far from the best Chinese restaurant around. Some dishes are just too salty -- the hot and sour soup almost inedible. The other dishes are just so-so. Salads you could make better and more interestingly in your own kitchen. Hot dishes are just forgettable. The "Chinese-American" food that I remember from my childhood was so much more tasty than this. Some say other branches are better. But that's not much help for this one. read more