I love Lanzhou pulled noodles, and Jinweide is no exception. Once you arrive, you are able to scan…read morea QR code to order. I got the potato salad and the zhajiangmian, and my boyfriend got the Lanzhou beef noodles and pork burger. I wish they put the components of the dish in the menu online so you could opt out, because both my zhajiangmian and potato salad came with bean sprouts (which I hate!!). I just picked through all of them and ate the remaining dish afterwards- the potato salad was yummy and the zhajiangmian was savory and came with lots of minced pork! My boyfriend enjoyed his Lanzhou beef noodles a lot, the beef was tender and the broth was incredibly flavorful and delicious. He liked the pork burger a lot as well, they did not skimp on the meat and the bun was fluffy! I would highly recommend this dish to anyone, it's a classic that is done well! This is a great addition to the downtown Millbrae array of authentic Chinese restaurants, I will be coming back!

Food: first time trying their beef noodles (flat) and it was really good. I also recommend their…read morebeef pancakes 10/10 Service: they get really busy and seems to have short staff, order thru phone once seated Ambiance: casual

Got the signature hainan chicken over rice. Ordered over the phone right before they opened and…read morethey took my order. Food was ready when I came and looked busy already. The broth was lacking something I couldn't pinpoint. The chicken was standard and their ginger scallion oil was more scallion than ginger. They don't give you much of the ginger scallion sauce and when I asked for more sauce at pick up she said it was $1 more I didn't have cash on me and I had already paid so I didn't get extra sauce but I wish I did. Nothing to write home about but I'm still curious about trying some of their other items so I'll be back.

I recently visited Special Hainan Chicken and had such a great experience. I've always loved dishes…read morelike intestines--it's part of my culture and how I was raised. I know it's not for everyone, and it can be hard to find a place that prepares it really well. But this restaurant did it perfectly. The intestines were incredibly clean, tender, and flavorful--no smell or anything that would make you uncomfortable. You can tell they really know how to cook it right. What made it even more special was that my son decided to try it for the first time--and he loved it! That moment meant a lot to me. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place, especially if you appreciate authentic flavors done right.

Our friends recommended this spot and I'm glad they did because there are so many options in this…read morearea. They excel on the Chinese bbq and noodles! I can quite pin point what region of China this cuisine focuses on but it's fine as long it's delish. Recommend: Haninan Chicken Knif cut noodles with mala Onion noodles Beef rib noodles Just ok: Soy milk Quick tip: their knife cut noodles are off menu! Just ask for it when you order.

Although this is not one of those restaurants that has been in Millbrae since the beginning of…read moretimes but it's been here for awhile. Originally it's the same owner as Porridge and Things but not sure whether this is still true. Anyways this has evolved into a restaurant that pretty much everything including Chinese rice burritos, Chinese deli (chicken and duck) and random other HK cafe style rice plates. I do want to remind people that HK style hainan chicken is not very tender (so I tend to prefer Malaysian/Singaporean style Hainan chicken instead). The food is alright especially if you want a rice plate for lunch. Nothing stands out enough for me to give it 5 stars but not bad enough for 1-2 stars. However I do like the duck "jaws" from the deli section and that's why I'm bumping the typically 3 star place to 4 stars. The place itself is small and loud like most Chinese places in Millbrae. The service is prompt.

Potstickers and steamers were good. Restaurants was crowded when we arrived, so quite noisy, but…read morewas seated immediately.

I was looking for an Asian restaurant for a light early dinner on Saturday, and found Yuanbao…read moreJiaozi. My fellow Yelpers didn't disappoint. This place met everything I was looking for: plenty of parking (inside Burlingame Plaza), near SFO, efficient service, and high ratings. When my daughter and I arrived a little before 5:30pm, they were already pretty full. By the time we left, a little after 6pm, there're people waiting at the door. We got seated right away. Service was minimal. We helped ourselves to the pitcher of water on the table. After looking at the menu on the table, we placed our order by scanning a QR code. Since we're not too hungry. We ordered one appetizer and one noodle dish to share. The special mix salad came pretty quickly. We ordered "less spicy", and it had the perfect amount of heat. All the ingredients tasted fresh and the dish had a bit of everything we wanted to try. I liked the tofu skin the best, and my daughter loved the crunchy cucumber. It would be even better if they included lotus roots as well. It took a little while for the house special beef noodle soup (less spicy) to arrive, but it was totally worth the wait. It came piping hot. The broth was very flavorful, with the right amount of red pepper. It wasn't oily at all. The beef was super tender. I loved the texture of the noodles, and the beef to noodle ratio was not bad. A really solid dish. Would love to come back again to try their other dishes, especially their xiao long bao.

Really enjoyed this place. The fish we had was very delicious and the fish and chives dumplings…read morewere great. I've never had fish and chive dumplings before. Service was prompt and there was no wait. Theres parallel parking in front but its usually filled. Theres a lot behind the store and parking in the next street. The surrounded area is residential so you should be able to find a spot after some hunting.

We had not planned on eating here but last-minute decided to dine here given this was our only…read moreoption in the vicinity. But I'm not upset at all about this impromptu decision as we had a great meal here. Our table of 6 ordered a variety of dishes and everything was delicious. the most notable items for me were the spicy wontons and fish in chili oil. The dishes were spicy but not so much so that you couldn't enjoy the actual flavors of the dish. For those that like the Szechuan tingling feeling, the chicken in explosive chilis was also quite good. We had also given the string beans, green onion pancake, and pork and shrimp dumplings a shot and all of them hit the spot. I'm usually a huge fan of braised beef noodle soup so decided to get that here too. It wasn't the same as if I had gotten this dish at a Taiwanese restaurant; compared to the strong flavors of the other dishes, this one was pretty mild. So it's something I would skip next time I come, but every other dish was on point. Our waitress was also great at taking care of us, bring out our food quickly and helping us to clear the other plates. Even after we finished our meal and overstayed our welcome by continuing to chat, the staff didn't make us feel rushed to leave.

Needed a lunch spot that wasn't a three hour wait (lol Whisper) - and this place seemed to call to…read moreus. Upon entering, I noticed that it is a sister restaurant to the Lazhou Noodles but before we could change our minds, the hostess sat us (lol). I went with the main beef noodle soup, and we also tried the dry noodles with spicy beef. I was expecting the food to be very similar to their sister restaurant - BUT the food here was so much better I was SO surprised. The broth tasted better, the noodles were higher quality, and the beef was also much more tender and had less gristle. it made me wonder if it was a fluke or if this location was just that much better as this restaurant was also much more crowded versus the other locations. I can't wait to come back and bring friends, and though San Mateo is parking is not as friendly, the food experience definitely makes up for it!

One of our favorite go-to noodle houses whenever we are in the San Mateo area. It's not a huge…read moreplace but overall very clean. Noodles are hand pulled and made directly in front of you through a glass window where you can view your noodles being made. You can select from a variety of noodle textures and sizes. The noodle dishes are separated between soup and dry noodle versions. For the soups, recommend the Lanzhou hand pulled noodles soup or sichuan braised beef stew noodle soup. For the dry noodle, our favorite is the chilli oil noodles with wide noodles. For appetizers, the spicy wonton is really good. Their spicy sauce has just the right amount of kick and is mildly sweet. While they also serve dumplings, I kind of feel there are dumplings are just average --- stick with the noodles!

No wait, got in immediately on a Saturday 1PM. Waited about…read more10 min until our food came. We sat outside which was nice on a hot day. Good portion, good level of spice, added some vinegar. Tasted deliciousssss and hit the spot.

Kajiken hits the spot between comfort and pure gluttony! I typically do not love noodle places, but…read morethis is on another level. I have been to Kajiken twice now, and it has been absolutely delicious each time. It is located in downtown San Mateo, so it does not have its own dedicated parking lot. If you come on the weekend, it can be harder to find parking, and the likelihood of a wait is high. When it gets busy, there is a section outside for you to line up. The servers typically come out to the folks closest to the front of the line and hand them menus so they can decide what they want before being seated. When it is not as busy, you can walk in directly and request a table. The shop itself actually has a lot of seating, but there is always an influx of people, so it fills up quickly. The interior gives off a nice modern Japanese chic vibe. :) They also offer outdoor patio seating, which is great if you are trying to enjoy a nice day outside. I have tried both their Wagyu Roast Beef Aburasoba and their Soboro Aburasoba. The roast beef is tender and adds a nice chew against the silky noodles, while the soboro chicken is juicy and coats your mouth with a savory soy flavor. Additionally, I've had their karaage on both occasions I visited, and it was succulent! I love how the juice from the chicken balances with the generous amount of grated ginger and green onion. This place is definitely worth a try! If you can go on a weekday before the dinner rush from people getting off their 9-5 jobs, that would probably be the optimal time frame. I came here on a Wednesday around 6:15 PM, and it was not too bad until around 7 PM when it started getting busy.

Stopped by for a quick dinner Monday evening. I got the cilantro beef and green onion panCAKEs…read more Prices were okay, serving size was good, and taste and appearance were great! One tip is to ask about the spice level if you're sensitive to spice or want something spicier. I think they defaulted to low spice for us but I heard it's adjustable.

We had a reservation for 6 people and were seated promptly upon checking in. Parking can be tricky…read morearound the area so good luck :) Service: 4/5 There was only 1 waitress running the entire busy restaurant so we were all patient with her service. Ambiance: 4/5 Somewhat of a small restaurant with awkward dividers between some of the tables. They also have 2 high tables for just 2. We loved that they had an open kitchen! Food: 4/5 We asked for less spicy and there was 0 spiciness in all dishes :( Vegetarian fried rice is a MUST get. Smells and tastes soooo good-- it was better than smork fried rice!

Been coming here but just for drinks and we love the persimmons when I season but never got to try…read morefood wise. Today we had group order with my colleagues. We got Beef stew noodles in soup with rice noodles( mine) beef is soft and flavorful generously portion as well. Spicy cumin lamb noodle ( my colleague- she said it's very good not enough spice but she loves it and generous portions as well) Curry noodle(my colleague- she love the fried katsu on the side separate with curry sauce- meat is crispy outside and moist inside and sauce it good flavor too) Overall first time trying there food and all agreed to try again next time because we enjoyed it

BEWARE OF FOOD POISONING:…read more We ordered two bowls of cumin lamb noodles on Tuesday and both subsequently fell sick. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea. To be honest, we are more than disappointed because we used to love Noodleosophy and are so shocked this happened. I don't know what has happened to the quality and sanitation, but I will not be ordering from them again.

If you want comfort Korean food on a cold day, come here!…read more My husband and I wanted something hot and soupy and each ordered the oxtail soup (one with noodles and one with rice). The broth was nice and creamy, oxtail bartender, and portions were very generous. This totally hit the spot! We'll have to come back to try the tofu soup and other dishes, but it seems like the oxtail and rib soups are the main attraction of this place. You can also order Tiger Tea here! If you're at Mills Peninsula frequently, come across the street for some yummy Korean food.

Small shop and basic. The seafood tofu was actually quite tasty while the ox bone soup a bit bland…read more The rib noodle soup dish was devoured by my hungry son Overall adequate