I love this spot. I cant help but buy a whole box of delicious treats for my family when I come in…read more Best of all: this is a local san mateo family! With so many transplants in this city, its nice to have a local family to support and frequent. The baklava is delish, I love the hazelnut, double walnut and chocolate the most. My husband and kids love the traditional baklava more. I also recently had the spanakopita (so much yum) and lemon tiramisu - which was ridiculous yummy and left me wired from all the sugar lol. I noticed they started carrying Turkish breakfast so I think that'll be my next trial! Can't wait!

I've visited at least five Turkish breakfast cafés and restaurants throughout the Bay Area, and I'm…read morenot exaggerating when I say this place stands out above the rest. I'm not biased either--I simply appreciate quality, authenticity, and hospitality, and this café delivers on all three. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed. The service is warm, genuine, and reminds me of the hospitality you experience in Turkey itself. The food feels like breakfast away from home, with every detail thoughtfully prepared. The quality of the ingredients is evident in every bite, and everything tastes fresh and authentic. One of my favorite things about this place is that it's more than just a café. They also have a small market stocked with Turkish essentials, making it easy to pick up treats for guests, ingredients for dinner, or a few favorite snacks to take home. They offer Turkish delight, baklava, ice cream, and a carefully selected variety of products that are perfect for everyday needs. A friend introduced me to this café, and I've returned many times since. In fact, after a disappointing experience at another Turkish café in Burlingame, where both the service and quality of the breakfast left much to be desired, I found myself coming straight here afterward. I paid for my meal there, packed it up, and immediately drove here because I knew I'd leave satisfied. Marrying into a Turkish family has given me a deep appreciation for authentic Turkish breakfast, and I can confidently say this place gets it right. The potato börek tasted exactly like the one my in-laws make. For a moment, I felt like I was back in Turkey all over again. The café offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and they've done a wonderful job transforming what I remember as primarily a market into a thriving café and market combination. It's clear that a lot of love and hard work went into creating this space. I'm genuinely happy for their success and will continue bringing friends and family here. It has become my go-to spot whenever I want authentic Turkish food, great service, and a little taste of home. I truly cannot recommend this place enough.

Awesome food and big portions. Loco Moco to die for. Great selection of HI food goods for sale…read more Great casual atmosphere

Hidden gem kind of feel. We came on Sunday around 3 for shaved iced and picked up food to go. The…read moreplace was busy, but the waiting was reasonable. Instantly felt transported once we stepped inside. The shaved ice is fun, but I thought it was a little on the small side. The mochi topping for an extra $1 was not sweet so we did not enjoy it. The hot food is delicious and generously portioned, but very salty. Love the mochiko chicken. Most of the snacks they sell on the shelves did not have price tags. The snacks are on the pricier side since they're not easy to get from regular grocery stores.

It was an excellent course with a great atmosphere, and Rosaura was very good at explaining the…read moreinstructions. You should invite Richard to teach courses--we'd love to see him there again.

I took a jellyroll cake baking class here and it was pretty fun, especially when we could taste our…read moreinstructor's demo cake and then take our own creations home. Everything was pre-measured for us and all we had to do was mix things together and follow some simple instructions, and voila, we have a cake. I understand with varying participant baking skills in a two-hour class, there is not much techniques you can teach. However, I did learn new tips on whipping eggs whites to get the right peaks for folding into a batter and adding cream stabilizers to prevent fruit "bleeding" into the whipped cream. The recipes are for commercial bakers as they give ingredients by weight. I understand that is a more precise way to bake, but it's not practical for the average home baker (1 star off), as no one will be weighing their cracked egg yolks for a recipe. I found the class enjoyable as a group activity, even though I would not be repeating the recipe at home. After class, you can browse the store for some cute cooking gear or unique baking ingredients.

This is a small-ish sized Asian market located in downtown San Mateo…read more The sashimi-grade fish in the back, and the ready-made food section is BOMB. In the inner aisles there's a large selection of Asian products - Japanese, Korean, etc.

Hands down best fish market in the bay for sushi/sashimi fish. You walk in and there is a wall…read morefridge of prepared bentos, and you are wondering if they actually sell them all -- yes they do, and more! Action is in the back at the fish counter, where you'll find a short line, with each person rambling off "1 pound of otoro" or "2 pounds of salmon". Its intense to the say the least. Fish is great! you won't be disappointed. Super fresh. Price is reasonable too. And staff is very friendly and accommodating. It's slightly on smaller side, but overall selection is good, and the market is what you'd expect for a Japanese grocery store. Parking in the area can be challenging at times, so make a trip out of it or go off peak hours.

Cool little grocery store in San Mateo. I found this via Too Good to Go but did walk around a…read morelittle bit before I picked up my bag. The snacks were past expiration date but they disclosed that in the description. The snacks were all really yummy though and they tasted fine since they were chocolate based mostly. They have a lot of international foods and ingredients here like saffron water, tahini, pierogies, etc. I don't cook a lot but can see myself picking up some ingredients here if I cooked more! The owner (?) seemed nice!

Check expiration Dates before you buy. I decided to give…read morethis store a try on too good to go app, I have purchased from different grocery stores on that app multiple times but this time tried this store. While waiting for the bag I was looking around they had a lot of recent expired from beginning of Oct, and some from Sept.items on shelves . (Which is what I thought I was maybe getting) The lady build the bag from items in the back . I examined the items in my car and they are expired over 2 years and others 1year. Which is crazy to me , that app does let you know you can get recently expired items but years ??? Crazy .

The musubis are pretty bomb! Tried their unagi+crawfish, salmon+crawfish, & loco moco…read more The place was busy but it was easy to get in and get out. There's some good hawaii-based treats and snacks there like the Hurricane Popcorn.

* SIGH * What…read morehappened to the aloha spirit? I'm going to blame TikTok...for inundating staff. Takahashi Market is a San Mateo institution that's been around for over 120 years which says, A LOT! Long before social media, they had already built a loyal customer base. I hadn't been to Takahashi in several years but we popped in for a quick, wallet-friendly lunch while we were in the area. While they have a curated selection of Hawaiian and Japanese specialty groceries, I think the heart of the business is their food counter. M E N U * Poke, musubi (over 12+ varieties), and lunch plates. Brown rice available. F O O D * IMO, their best item: Mochiko Chicken ($10.95) - crispy, golden, and flavorful with a nice savory sweetness. * Their Loco Moco ($10.95) with one marinated beef patty hits the spot when you're craving a comforting meal. But, the gravy is too salty. * They always nail their over easy eggs! The yolk flows out like molten lava. * The "viral" 7 inch log-sized Musubi ($6.96-$14.95) are too rice heavy for me but they make a decent, filling meal on-the-go. They sell out fast so you have to get there at opening time. * Their traditional Poke ($32-$44/lb) with limu and green onions is good quality but pretty expensive. You have to pay extra for 'inamona: roasted, crushed candlenut. -- Love the fresh chunks of buttery salmon but it seems like they changed the accompanying sauce? I'm a spicy food feen but the heat ends up overpowering the salmon. S E R V I C E On my most recent visit, I was disappointed by their customer service. There's one particular person who came across as unfriendly, and my interaction with him felt cold and dismissive. Maybe he was just having a bad day. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Hole-in-the-wall with five tables outside. Overall, it's great to see Takahashi Market thriving after all these years and continuing to serve the local community esp those missing a taste of the islands. I know they've always operated with a small staff but with their growing popularity, I hope they're able to get the extra support they need so the aloha spirit doesn't get lost along the way.

I wandered into Del Oliva today not knowing much about olive oil or balsamic vinegar, and left…read morewondering why I hadn't discovered this place sooner. Eddie made the entire experience. He was incredibly welcoming, genuinely passionate about his craft, and took the time to walk us through a variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars without ever making it feel like a sales pitch. He encouraged us to sample numerous combinations, explained the different flavor profiles, and answered every question with enthusiasm. You can tell he truly enjoys helping people find something they'll love. The shop itself has a warm, rustic charm that makes you want to slow down and browse. There is an impressive selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, from classic everyday staples to unique flavors that you probably wouldn't think to try until you taste them. Whether you're a serious home cook or just looking for a unique gift or something to elevate your next meal, Del Oliva is absolutely worth a visit. Great products, an inviting atmosphere, and outstanding customer service from Eddie made this one of the most memorable shopping experiences I've had in Burlingame.

An absolutely wonderful experience at Del' Oliva last weekend! I was over at my friend's house for…read morelunch and she shared with me a recent purchase of a pear white balsamic vinegar that left me speechless! We ended up going to Burlingame that same day so I could try it out for myself. Metered street parking at and located in downtown Burlingame, Del' Oliva is quaint and offers gourmet olive oils and vinegars. Their products are fresh and their customer service is top tier. Immediately welcomed upon entering by the owners and shared with us a few samples and combinations of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars on tap. You can taste the fruits in their vinegars. Fantastic variations that would elevate your dishes. I picked up a lime infused olive oil and pear white balsamic vinegar. Overall, would recommend checking out for all foodies and home cooks!

My company has done catering from here a few times now, I think this was the third. The food was…read morevery okay. Vegan options this time that I tried were grilled portobello mushroom, veggie burger, bbq beans, and then they also provided some fruit. The mushroom was decent, juicy and well seasoned, however veggie burger was quite dry and flavorless on its own. I probably liked the beans the best. My coworkers who had the meats also felt it was just fine. They also had some bread rolls which I was told were kind of hard, not soft.

Great people but I thought food wasn't up to my standards. Could be better--it's just missing a…read morelittle something. Mac and cheese was awful. Ribs were good, brisket was shredded and too soft, buns good, potato salad was ALMOST great, just needed more flavor. Beans were ok. I was going to hire them for an event but after tasting I went in a different direction.