The food here is stellar! Definitely will be going back. And the portion size are massive…read more The service was great!

Stopped by for lunch on a weekday and, although it was busy, I was seated fairly quickly…read more Many options to choose on the menu. After asking for recommendations, decided to go with the Bacon and Cheese Croffle and Strawberry Matcha. My food was ready fairly quickly after my order was placed and the dish was nicely presented. Fresh green salad, crispy bacon, cheesy eggs, and 2 croffles - quite filling and good. Service was good in that they checked on me often. I'd definitely return to try other menu items.

"Love this place! Their sandwiches and fresh soups are always delicious, and the staff is super…read morefriendly. Perfect spot for a quick and satisfying lunch."

I love me some Erik's DeliCafe! But this one's oddly placed compared to other locations: It's off a…read moreside street behind a big shopping plaza with very little hope of parking in front of the store. I just parked in the giant parking lot a block away and walked over. The staff seemed a bit edgy on my visit ... not sure why. The restaurant itself is rather dark & gloomy inside. Either that or they forgot to turn on all the lights. I ordered a Dub Club as I always do at an Erik's DeliCafe, and it was absolutely fantastic! So good, in fact, that I might have to forego other locations and just come here instead (even though it's kinda gloomy and hard to find). Ah well ... I can always get my order to go. ;-)

Perfect location with lots of outdoor seating! I love the…read moresteak sandwich but have also gone with a few of their salads. Food is always tasty and the BREAD, oh the bread is FRESH! Service is friendly here. Parking can be tricky since you're battling it out with everyone shopping at Whole Foods [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion]

This place was perfectly decorated and had amazing AC!!!! It was a melting 98 outside, which is…read morecrazy for San Mateo, but at least the employees working here weren't uncomfortable as they worked. The mango Thai salad was delicious, fresh, crisp and delicious dressing! My Boyfriend got a burger nearby and it was honestly too for me in there.... So we ate over here, and we were comfortable and my rose was perfectly paired with my sweet-spicy salad. I will definitely be here again! Hee

The best falafel and closest we've found to authentic in the Bay Area. Falafel was flavourful and…read morecrispy with excellent traditional accompaniments including tahini and purple pickled radish which many falafel places do not include. Service fast and prices very reasonable.

Hard pass. It's quite expensive for mediocre Mediterranean food. The portion of pita bread is…read morepathetic. You are kind of forced to order more. My impression is that this is more of a fast casual lunch option for nearby workers and residents. But the price is not a fast casual price. The ambiance sucks. There are better options nearby, even one where you can sit by the Foster City lagoon.

Please, please, please, let this place continue to be Clean and Sanitary because this is the Best…read moreand tastiest fast food, health food I've had. So delicious!! I've had the chicken Bowl and the Barbacoa with the cilantro lime dressing and I just love it. I could eat this Everyday, But "because the way my bank account is set up...." lol Just to let you know this is a take out order Only. Order and pick up or DoorDash. At least the one in San Mateo.

pretty solid and healthy bowl! i got the chicken with half rice and half salad/greens. the…read moreaccompanying sides like the salsa and beans. if you go in person to eat, the system/location is interesting. looks like a ghost kitchen?? there's a kiosk to order your food (among a ton of other restaurant choices). then you'll wait until the food is ready and put in a locker. once you get your order ready text OR see it ready on the TV screen, you scan your receipt to unlock the automated locker that has your bagged food. technically it's togo style. the taste of the creamy cilantro sauce was really bringing the dish together. i would applause them for their healthy and affordable options. really interesting order + pickup (?) experience tho!

Summary: Great food for the price…read more We've been living within walking distance for over six months now, and always talked about trying this place, but finally made our way over last Friday. There were two occupied kiosks, and after about a minute, one of the staff had has come over and took our order at a third location, left of the two main kiosks. I got the Honey Citrus Shrimp Bowl and my wife got the House Ahi Poke Bowl. Both were surprisingly good. We'll shall be back.

How absolutely frustrating. Only self order kiosks - ok no problem but both were being used by…read morepeople who couldn't work them. It took 10 minutes before a worker came to help 1 group of people. Left after 15 minutes & walked next door to Lazy Dog! Getting an ahi tuna bowl there. Took them 3 seconds to seat us - 30 seconds for the waiter to bring water. Do better! Hire someone to take orders & help people that can't use self serve!

That Greek yogurt ranch is an absolute GAME CHANGER! This…read morerestaurant is what I'd call an upscale fast food restaurant. They have a seasonal menu and it's always fun to try new things here. The salads are huge!! I always get the green goddess dressing + the fried chicken adds the most incredible crunch to it. My tried and true is just the classic chicken tenders + fries and I always get extra Greek yogurt ranch. Ordering online + picking up is super easy. We're lucky to have Starbird! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion]

2 star because service is usually fine, but holy 1 star for the new chicken caesar wrap. Never in…read moremy life have I had such an awfully crafted caesar wrap. This is NOT because of the staff, this is because of whoever concocted this God-awful concept for a chicken caesar wrap. The lemon pepper was a horrendous choice. It tasted like the entire wrap was doused in artificial lime or pure citric acid, which made the dressing and cheese taste rancid. There was no balance, just acid. I couldn't even eat it all and everyone at my table (3 other people) thought it was awful. I get Starbird likes to innovate, but something as tried and true as a chicken caesar salad wrap doesn't need to be experimented on. Also, chicken was dry.

I went with some friends to try Sandwich Monkey out for the first time and I was pleased with their…read moresandwiches and service - the guys were really nice, and accommodated us splitting one sandwich 3 ways. I can't remember the name of it but it was one of the more basic turkey sandwiches. I'd say maybe 10% heavy on the sauce, but overall, tasty! Great storefront too with nice seating outside.

The husband and I visited Sandwich Monkey for lunch and honestly, we didn't have high expectations…read more However, we were proven wrong! We ordered the King Louie and the Italian Jungle on their Dutch Crunch, both of which were very generous in size and fully loaded! The husband and I ended up saving the other half for dinner, which still tasted great. Located in the Plaza Apartments, parking was not an issue. The restaurant itself was clean with a handful of seating available inside and out. Staff was welcoming and helpful in providing recommendations. Looking forward to returning to try out other items from their menu!

Went to lunch here and ordered off their lunch special menu!…read more The food came out fairly fast! We sat at 11:50 and got the check at 12:55. The portion sizes are decent too, I finished my yellow curry and felt like I ate too much and others took their meal home for dinner! They were really easy going and quick to fill our glasses with water. Their Honey Ginger Lemonade was delicious and their Thai Tea wasn't too sweet! They also have outdoor seating and very nice decorations.

We've been coming to Chuan Chim Thai Cuisine for several years now, for both lunch and dinner, on…read moreweekdays and weekends. The food has consistently been a level above most Thai restaurants we've tried throughout the Bay Area--and honestly, it's the reason we've been willing to make the drive to come here. The service has also always been very efficient, although I wouldn't necessarily describe it as particularly warm or friendly. Unfortunately, after several recent visits with different friends, we've noticed a recurring pattern with the service that has become difficult to overlook. For some context, today's group happened to include three people with years of experience working in high-end restaurants. We obviously didn't mention that to the staff, but it gave us a particular perspective on some very basic principles of hospitality. We completely understand that a restaurant may have a policy of not seating a party until everyone has arrived. That is perfectly reasonable when the restaurant is busy and tables are in demand. However, when the restaurant is nearly empty, with only one or two tables occupied, it seems unnecessarily rigid to make the first person in a three- or four-person party stand at the entrance and wait for the others to arrive. There's a much better hospitality opportunity here: seat the guest who has arrived, offer them a drink or perhaps an appetizer, and let them get comfortable while they wait. It creates a better guest experience and, not incidentally, gives the restaurant an opportunity to increase the check and potentially the gratuity. Instead, the guest is simply left standing at the door waiting. When the dining room is essentially empty, this comes across as unnecessarily unwelcoming. Another recurring issue is the lack of awareness of the table. Once we're seated and clearly engaged in conversation, there's no need to approach the table every few minutes asking if we're ready to order. Good service should be attentive, but it should also involve reading the room and recognizing when guests are simply enjoying their conversation and need a little more time. The same applies to clearing plates. We absolutely appreciate an efficient dining room and like having the table kept clean. But there have been several occasions recently when staff have attempted to remove a plate or bowl while there is still food remaining--even if it's just a small amount or a single piece of greens. There's a difference between keeping a table tidy and rushing guests through their meal. A little more awareness of whether someone is actually finished would make a significant difference. What makes this particularly disappointing is that these aren't isolated incidents. We've experienced the same types of service issues repeatedly over our last several visits, with different groups of friends. And that's a shame, because the food really is excellent. We've continued coming back despite the distance specifically because we think the food is that good. But at some point, excellent food isn't enough to overcome a consistently poor hospitality experience. This would have easily been a five-star review based on the food alone. Unfortunately, the recurring service issues have changed our overall experience enough that we're giving Chuan Chim Thai Cuisine three stars. It's unfortunate that after enjoying this restaurant for so many years, we've reached the point where we'll likely stop coming--not because of the food, but because of the service. We sincerely hope the restaurant takes this feedback to heart. The food deserves better hospitality, and a few relatively simple changes in how the staff reads and responds to the guests could make a tremendous difference.

Healthy and nutritious bowl with freshly made ingredients. I ordered a Chicken mixed bowl with…read morewagyu beef as add on, and it was a delight to eat. The meats are prepared nicely, perfectly cooked and tender. Generous portion and good value Added a green smoothie drink to accompany the main dish to enhance the meal and balance flavors.

Iv had delivery & pick up. The smoothie helped bring me back to life when I had a busy day with…read morebasically no time to eat. The salads were incredibly healthy & I was happy to get in a good meal working 10 hour days for days straight. Highly recommend if you are trying to eat healthy & clean but need something new, different and fast.