It was my second visit and everything was phenomenal. We came to restaurant with my coworkers from…read morework and it was party of 6. Also I noticed the new pumpkin decoration. It was looking so cute From beginning to end everything was amazing. Food was delicious as always we got halloumi cheese rolls, mezze sampler plate and cauliflower it was unbelievable and for the main course we got lamb chops and branzino I'm speechless Also I'm impressed from service as well. Our waiter Aria was so kind and her recommendations were wonderful. She elevated our experience and had a lovely night. We would love to come back again and hopefully we'll find Aria again. Thanks guys!

**I'm not a food critic or an influencer if I have nothing nice to say I won't bring it up, unless…read moreI was treated very poorly. I just share my experience or not, sometimes I'll take pictures but I'm not one of those "people".** This place is our go to almost every other week. The shawarma is top tier everything comes out fresh and cooked to perfection. Not to mention the chicken wings!!! FALL OFF THE BONE...HELLO! packed with flavor just unrealistically good! Street fries always tasty, the Halloumi Cheese Rolls with Honey great! Mazra Redwood city is the only place that stays consistent with their food. The staff is always friendly and very attentive. The place is always packed but doesn't feel packed they definitely have enough space and great vibe. Thank you!

Yummy, yummy, yummy Filipino food in Redwood City!…read more First, select your bowl size. There are three options: a bowl, one entree+one side, two entrees + side. Next, select your base: white rice, garlic fried rice, and pancit sotanghon, pancit bihon. They recommend half rice and half noodles. Meat options included Manila BBQ chicken, lechon (pork), Kuya's pork BBQ, kaldereta, chicken adobo, beef steak Tagalog, pork adobo, pork sigsig, longanisa, and pork tocino. I know I'm missing a couple of options, but this is what I can remember. Additional options included mixed vegetables, pickled red onion, pickled cucumbers, jalapeños, macaroni salad, and fried egg. I got mixed veggies, pancit bihon, pickled pnions, garlic rice, and Manila bbq chicken. We also got a side of the BBQ pork, lumpia, and chicken empanada. Everything was fresh and tasty. The portion sizes were excellent; we had leftovers! The service was great; the employees were kind and friendly. I wanted to buy a loaf of banana bread, but they only had one slice left. They gave us a piece for free. The banana bread is so good! This is actually WHY I came in! I saw a listing for banana bread on FB Marketplace, and we drove over to buy the bread. Ha! The restaurant is clean, bright, and welcoming. This is a great local spot, and I am lucky to become a regular patron.

The restaurant is "turo-turo" style, and the place is bright and clean…read more I Like the idea of being able to see food being prepared behind the counter. Wish they had more Filipino style vegetable and seafood dishes. The dishes we tried were generally good and authentic tasting. Loved the miki bihon pancit, bangus sisig and the Bicol express.

Always Great! We love coming here. We keep coming back…read more Beef is fantastic and there are always special sides and salads. Big bar area w seating and Big TVs. Loads of choices of soft drinks and canned drinks. 10 beers on tap inc one stout and 4 wines available. Comfortable, friendly place, great food and pie for dessert. Great for groups, high tops and tables. Dogs are smiling on the patio.

$30.62 with tax: two-meat plate with an upcharge for the ribs and brisket…read more First, please don't take the 3 stars as a bad review. It's not. There was nothing wrong with the BBQ, and I'd absolutely eat here again. For me, the rating came down more to value, portion size, and personal preference than anything being poorly executed. When the plate landed, my first thought was that there could have been a little more protein. I mean, I had just paid about $30 and was also charged an upcharge for the ribs and brisket. The sides were generous, though, so it wasn't like I left hungry. Brisket: The chunks were sweet and moist. The slices were just okay on their own, but the sauce helped. In hindsight, I probably would have asked for cuts from the round rather than the flat. But I wasn't asked, and I didn't think to ask. Ribs: Also fine. Nothing wrong with them, but they didn't make me stop and think, that I'd be licking my fingers. The thing about BBQ for me is it's easy to eat and make, but you can't exactly decide at 5 p.m. that you're craving BBQ for dinner. But I appreciate what goes into it and what they are doing here. The sides were generous. The slaw was fresh and crisp, and I really liked how it cut through the richness and boldness of the meats. The mac & cheese wasn't quite my style. I like mine extra cheesy, gooey, and sticky. This one seemed to lean more toward a roux-based cheese sauce. Which makes sense because roux-based sauces tend to hold a smoother texture and separate less when they're stored and reheated. It just wasn't my jam. I ate it, though, but I'd choose something different next time. This was a very easy lunch visit. I ordered my meal, and it arrived shortly after my first trip to the pickle station. Service was fast. There was no real line to speak of, and I arrived after the typical lunch rush, but all the tables were clean. The parking lot is the way to go. There are about 20 spaces and there isn't really street parking, so plan accordingly. But the thing that really stood out to me had nothing to do with my plate. Someone arrived with their well behaved dog, and one of the restaurant employees offered the dog a bowl of water and a piece of brisket. That kind of hospitality gets noticed. It's a small gesture, but those are the details that make a restaurant memorable. It felt genuinely kind and welcoming, and honestly, that's something I'll remember longer than whether I preferred the mac & cheese. Bottom line is it's a solid BBQ spot, generous sides, fast service, and some genuinely nice hospitality.

My favorite items to order: * Purple rice balls with braised…read morepork, fried dough, soy egg, and pickled vegetables * Popcorn chicken * Sour plum drink This is a great take-out place for Taiwanese street food. It is a ghost kitchen. You order online and choose a time range for pick up. After you get a text that your order is ready, you go to a pick-up window and press a buzzer for Taiwanese Eats (among couple other take-out options). A person comes to the window, asks for your name, and then retrieves your food. That is how it works ideally anyway. In reality, there is no parking in the area, and UberEats and DoorDash delivery drivers double park in front, and so do you. Most of the time your order is on-time, but sometimes it's not and you pray that no one is honking at you while you wait.

I'm always on the hunt for authentic Taiwanese food, and there aren't many places around here that…read moreserve Taiwanese fan tuan (飯糰). I used to order from MIT Kitchen in Hayward. Their fan tuan are solid, but the prices have kept going up, and they don't deliver to the Peninsula very often. So when I discovered this place in Redwood City, I was excited to give it a try! I ordered a few fan tuan and the red yeast pork bento. The fan tuan were a decent size, but the fried dough (油條) took up quite a bit of space, leaving relatively little room for the other fillings. Overall, the flavors were authentic, and they were delicious, especially when warm! Red yeast pork (紅糟肉) is another classic Taiwanese dish that is hard to find around here. The flavor was good, but the meat was pounded a little too thin for my liking. The portion was also less generous compared to O2 Valley's bento. Overall, a good spot to check out if you're craving Taiwanese fan tuan on the Peninsula! It's probably closer to 3.5 stars for me.

4.5 stars overall…read more My husband loves wontons we wanted to give this place a try and had food to go, we had their Chinese broccoli beef - the broccoli was a bit on the bitter side (deducting half a star( loved their beef chow fun (without the bean sprouts), had their soup dumplings, which are absolutely delicious, tried their wonton soup, which was okay, it's not our flavor profile but it was decent; the food was good, will definitely have it again Can't comment on the service or the ambiance as it was a to go order. My husband says it was clean inside

4.5 stars I was craving some dim sum, but unfortunately…read moreRedwood City does not have very many options. I opted to visit Bao. I parked in the parking garage near the movie theaters (horray for free 1.5 hours parking!). I arrived on a Friday morning, right around opening and we were seated immediately. We were given an iPad to order and after noticing there were none of our (somewhat niche) favorite dishes, we ordered the Combo for 4 people. The combo came with hot and sour soup and baked BBQ pork buns, along with our choice of additional dishes from a set list. We chose the six-piece soup dumplings, tofu eggplant, Chinese broccoli with beef, beef chow fun, and the Portuguese egg tart. I thought that the hot and sour soup was hot and barely sour, but it was loaded with meat, tofu, and wood ear mushrooms. The BBQ pork buns tasted great and were interesting; it was a mix between a pineapple bun and a BBQ pork bun. The Soup Dumplings were good, but annoying to eat. Because they were steamed in their own foil wrappings, we were not given soup spoons. It was hard to peel them out of their wrappers while still preserving all the juice. The dumplings were very tasty and the wrappers were just the right amount of structural integrity. The tofu eggplant dish was much too sweet for our taste buds, but it wasn't terrible. The Chinese broccoli with beef dish was very good. The beef was velveted very nicely and was very tender. My only complaint would be that the Chinese broccoli was barely cut, so be sure to chew if you get this dish. The beef chow fun was a bit of a let down; it was kind of bland, but it did feature the same large chunks of beef that the Chinese broccoli beef featured. Finally, the Portuguese Egg Tarts were silky and very flaky (though they did have a strange fruit surprise in them). Overall, I would return for their lunch combo. It was great value (in this economy) and the dishes tasted good. The staff was very friendly and promptly filled up our waters.

Came to Redwood City to visit a friend who works here, and my friend recommended this place. The…read morerestaurant was about 80% full when we arrived at 12:15, and we were seated immediately. We both ordered the Hakata Tonkotsu and an order of ika karaage to share. The Hakata Tonkotsu was very flavorful, and the soft-boiled egg was just perfect. The ika karaage was very crispy and seasoned perfectly. The place is modern and has a long bar table for those who want to sit at the bar and enjoy the big-screen TV. Will definitely come back to try some of the other items. I didn't notice any street parking, but a block or two away, there is a public parking lot that's $1 an hour, which is very affordable.

Food, in particular their ramen was delicious and hearty. Nice ambiance although tables are a bit…read moretight, I guess to have more available seating. We were there for lunch so we didn't get to try some of their small bites that looked interesting. My wife had the Chicken Paitan DX and I had the Kontoksu. We'd recommend either but the Chicken Paitan is limited and may sell out early. That raman is great if you're hungry. Will definitely need to go back and try their other menu items.

We come here at least once a month for good reason. They use sourdough for their pizza base and…read moredepending on the cooking technique for the various pizzas, they come out tasting so different. We've had a large portion of their pizza menu (honestly we only ever come here for pizza only). Personal favorites are the Stracciatella, Mortadella Pistachio, and Spicy Pepperonia Pizza with Honey. The Carbonara isn't on my top list but friends/family love it. Do check out the pizza special's too. I forgot the one we just had this past weekend but it was a mushroom and cheese one and boy did the cheese pull go long. Their pizza dough is super crispy (not soggy or chewy) and is what makes this place stand out from the rest. The owner is super sweet and so are the staff. Never once had we had to wait for lunch either. Do not sleep on this place!! You are totally missing out if you have not tried this place!

We had a really lovely time here for dinner. They have…read moreample indoor (dimly lit) and al fresco dining , we were able to walk in on a Saturday evening. We recently came back from Italy and I'd been really into spritz's, I loved their version ! It used Amaro di vino , which helped more earthy and aromatic and less processed sweetness of an Aperol. We had the arugula salad, I don't always like arugula salads, but the light dressing and pear really cut down the bitterness. It seems they may have seasonal variants of it , as one of our menus actually incorrectly, stated it would come with peach. We had two pizzas , a Marguerita and a Funghi . They serve thin crusted pizza, with cheese and sauce being on the lighter side so that the pizza holds up well. Personally, I like a fluffier crust and the crust is also pretty thin. We loved that they already had olive oil as well as a garlic oil and habanero chili oil on the table. The olive oil and garlic oil tasted great with the breading of the pizza. Food came out super quick and service was excellent . Friendly and attentive Had a great time for dinner ! Will be back to try some of their wine which was tempting me ...

Had Wednesday dinner around 7:15 PM and ended up waiting close to an hour, with 6 parties ahead of…read moreus even though they close at 8:30 PM. The restaurant is tiny, with only about 8-10 tables, so that definitely contributes to the wait. The staff was super friendly and efficient despite being so busy. They even gave us menus to order while we waited, so our food came out really quickly once we were seated! We ordered the Singapore Rice Noodles, House Special Chow Fun, Pepper Clay Pot, and Walnut Shrimp, and everything was delicious! Singapore Rice Noodles: My favorite! The noodles weren't dry, and the curry flavor wasn't overpowering. House Special Chow Fun: Huge portion, packed with meat, and not dry at all. Pepper Clay Pot: Super flavorful, and the crispy rice was AMAZING. They also give you soy sauce to pour over it. Walnut Shrimp: Huge shrimp, a light coating, and the perfect sauce!!! Not overly sweet or too thick. Overall, everything was flavorful, the portions were generous, and each dish had its own unique taste. The wait was long, but the food and friendly service made it worth it. Definitely recommend checking this place out, just be prepared to wait!

*** U P D A T E ***…read more It's been a few years since our first visit to this cozy and casual Chinese eatery, but we still think about Blue Sky every now and then. It's rare that we're in this area, but we made a point to come back from SSF and give them another try. Like our first visit, there was a waitlist! We got here on a weekday at lunchtime around 12:30, and there were 3 parties ahead of us. Thankfully, the wait was only about 15 minutes this time. The owner was friendly and welcoming. Once we sat down, it took us forever to decide what we wanted to order! We ended up placing our order with the owner, but you can also order through the QR code on the table. *** O U R P I C K S *** BEEF CHOW FUN ~ good flavor and wok hei. We really enjoyed this dish! So much so that we ate the rest for dinner too! 5/5 PUMPKIN WITH SALTED EGG YOLK ~ this was a memorable dish for me from our first visit, so I definitely wanted to have it again this time. Still very good! The pumpkin is mildly sweet, while the salted egg yolk adds a little saltiness that balances everything out. 5/5 SWEET AND SOUR PORK ~ something we almost never order, but my partner was craving something sweet and tangy. The meat was nicely fried, so it didn't get too soggy even after being coated in the sauce. Good dish that seems popular among their customers. 4/5 BAKED PORTUGUESE BEEF STEW WITH SPAGHETTI ~ out of all the dishes, this one was bland and our least favorite. The sauce had more of a mild yellow curry flavor with coconut milk. It also didn't really look baked, since there was no browning on top that you'd normally expect from a baked dish. The stew itself was good, but we probably wouldn't order this one again. 3/5 Generous portions for every dish! Two people could easily get away with ordering just one dish and be satisfied. But with so many tempting choices on the menu, it's hard to order just one! Now we have tons of leftovers that'll last us for a few days! Oh, and the owner gave us a sample of their homemade hot chili sauce. It was tasty and savory, but nothing too spicy. My partner enjoyed it so much that he wanted a jar to take home! So we bought one to go for $8. With so many good things on the menu, we'll definitely have to come back again sooner than later. Already thinking about what we'll order next! Can't wait!!

Amazing little gem! Mezze combination was SO much good food. It really was a great variety of many…read moredifferent sides. Also ordered the lentil soup and can't recommend it enough (especially with the lemon) !! Falafel was also a hit and a solid tahini (not too thick either). Service staff was extremely kind and felt like a family business. Adored them!

Nomadic Kitchen is one of the best hidden gems in Redwood City. The food is fresh, authentic, and…read morepacked with flavor. The standout for me was the mezze combination plate--it offered an incredible variety of dips and appetizers, and every single one was delicious. It was the perfect way to sample so many different flavors, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. Before we even walked in, I couldn't help but smile at their cute handmade sign proudly announcing their 5 out of 5 Yelp rating. After the meal, I completely understood why--it wasn't just clever marketing; it was well deserved. The service was warm, welcoming, and genuinely passionate, making the entire dining experience feel personal. The outdoor patio is also a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxed meal. If you're looking for outstanding Turkish cuisine, I highly recommend Nomadic Kitchen. I'll definitely be coming back to explore more of the menu.

Tonight was a blast and the comedy show was great! Me and my coworkers decided to have a night out…read morefor two peoples last day at the company and Micho made sure we had a great time. My coworkers drink accidentally spilled and he was so kind to fill it back up for her for free! Will definitely return in the near future.

There is something comforting about the Sandwich Spot. Not only that it's been a longtime Redwood…read moreCity institution, but consistency, kindness, and vibes are always top notch. I came by on a Sunday for some "me time" solo, with a book. I got a Giants Combo, hot on a sweet roll. The bread and all ingredients were incredibly fresh and delicious. I got an 805 lager and was just thinking about how delicious and fresh the beer was and how well it paired with the sandwich when I spilled it. I came in looking for a rag to clean it up with, and not only did someone come out from behind the counter with a chuckle to help clean it up, but Rolando poured me another one. It was a small, but meaningful move that he didn't have to do. It's just so nice to experience those small moments of hospitality. It put a smile on my face, and reinforced my love for this place.