Cafe Colma

Place is clean, and comfort. Service is quick and decent. Portions are large. Love this place!! For…read morethose who are unable to make the long lines. Chibog is also delicious! My favorite is the barbecue chicken a la carte - so good and plentiful portion! Simple goodness that should be part of any order. Came here for a weekday lunch and had a delicious meal. Would definitely come back! Highly recommend it!

I am not Filipino food expert, but my family and I really like Chibog. We haven't ever dined in but…read moreorder takeout from here every few months. Online ordering is available and simple. Phone orders are also welcomed too. The restaurant is always packed when I go in to get my food. The dining room is pretty small, but can probably fit 30 or so diners at a time. Our staples are the lumpia shanghai, pancit palabok and bbq chicken silog. Over the years, the prices have really increased but it is a sign of the times wherever you dine these days.

Table for 8

The reason for stopping by. combo sisig "chick-boy" (chicken and pork/baboy)

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Lechon Combo

Fil-Am Cuisine

4.2(1.5k reviews)

1.2 mi

Very good and tasty, generous portions. The BBQ skewers were excellent and so was the turon.read more

Having had their skewers at a pot luck and enjoyed it a lot, I always wanted to check out Fil-Am if…read moreI was in the area. I happened to be in Daly City recently and made a stop here to pick up some skewers. Found street parking around the corner. Fil-Am is a take-away restaurant with a menu consisting of BBQ chicken and BBQ pork skewers, panic, shanghai lumpias and turons. I wanted to get BBQ pork skewers and got to the last three that were in the tray. They were also out of the chicken skewers. But the chef was busy cooking as the grill was loaded with pork and chicken skewers. Not wanting to wait, I was happy that I got the three skewers. Many good-sized pieces of juicy pork make up each skewer. Generous portions. I enjoy the Filipino BBQ pork flavor as the sauce on it has a sweet taste to it. At $4.25 a skewer, it is reasonably priced. Will stop by again for these delicious pork skewers again when I'm in the area.

Inside

BBQ skewers $3.75 each

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Lumpia

The Original Kadok's

4.0(227 reviews)

1.3 mi

Food is always good and served hot. Always reminds me back home and music is always top notch. Tita…read moreMerced never fails to greet me with a smile and her demeanor never ceases away with each customer that comes. Their service never fails to make my day. Lumpiang gulay is soo good along with vinegar too!

I was there yesterday and ordered a takeout. I got the pork sisig the spring roll that has veggies…read moreon it, and beef pares. It was my first time trying there and it was really life changing, the food was so so so good, I've been craving for filipino food and that place didn't disappoint. I don't sugarcoat but it legit tastes like home. And the service is pretty great too, the staff are very friendly and helpful. And I really like the ambiance. Thank you guys and I will definitely come back soon!!!!!!!!

The new layout of the service counter at their new location.

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The exterior of the new place where they relocated.

Tselogs

4.0(639 reviews)

1.4 mi

From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. The customer service was…read moreoutstanding--everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The dining experience was excellent, with delicious food, a comfortable atmosphere, and great attention to detail. What really stood out was how family-oriented the restaurant is. They made us feel valued and ensured everyone in our group had a wonderful experience. It's the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it!

Tselogs use to be the spot when it was still by top of the hill after a night on the town for some…read morelate night eats. Although their portion sizes have downsized quite a bit, the taste hasn't changed. My go to's are: -chicken sisig; marinated chicken, onions, soy sauce which goes perfectly with their garlic rice -beef mami soup- hearty thick soup with beef chunks, noodles, and garlic which is perfect on a cold night -tocino silog- marinated pork, garlic rice and an egg which is a Filipino breakfast staple -tokwat baboy which is essentially tofu and pork pieces which tastes so yummy with the vinegar sauce! -spicy chicken wings- average but wasn't expecting much -Filipino spaghetti- savory yet sweet Filipino style spaghetti If you could only have one dish, then stick with the chicken sisig and garlic rice!!

06.24.23 bar seating and a round table towards the center of the dining area selling novelty merch

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Cornbisilog

Russ Fam Kitchen

4.4(198 reviews)

0.6 mi

Finally tried Russ Fam Kitchen after seeing illocos empanadas go viral on social media, and they…read moredid not disappoint. The crust had this perfect crisp, crunchy texture, and the vinegar dipping sauce really drove it home. The empanadas are generously sized, so definitely worth the price, but one is plenty for a single sitting since they're on the richer, oilier side. A couple heads up. The spot is tucked inside a gas station and they do sell out fast since batches are limited. I'd recommend calling ahead or checking online before making the trip to make sure they're open because I've noticed their hours vary. That being said, when you catch them open, it's worth it. Now I get why these went viral. I'll definitely be back for more.

Finally made it to the area. Arrived a little past 6pm on Saturday and there's a line of people…read morewaiting for their order. Looks like there's more people who come here for food than to get gas! Russ Fam Kitchen is built inside of a tiny liquor store. There were 3 people running the entire place and the orders don't stop coming. Next time I'll have to order online to get $10 off $30! Beware there is a 3% surcharge for using your credit card. I wanted the empanadas but they were all out so we went with the birria tacos 4 for $20. I was able to get my order right away without any wait and there are a couple of metal tables outside for a quick bite. At $5 per tacos, I the price feels a little expensive. But the flavors were great and the beef was super tender. The dip was tasty and there was plenty to take home. One order of 4 was just a snack and I could've easily had 2 orders of 8 but then we'd be looking at nearly $50 for just tacos. Yikes. I'll have to remember to come back some day to try the fried empanada. There are a few parking spaces you can pull into if you're lucky or you can look for neighborhood parking.

Ilocos Empanada

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Isla Restaurant

3.7(1.1k reviews)

4.5 mi

Large menu, lots to choose from. Good for large groups…read more Overall, A decent spot for Filipino food. Definitely good for family style. Food was fine, Staff were also very friendly! Super friendly, makes you feel very welcome and the tables are nicely spread out ambiance here was amazing. This is a great place to go for good drinks. We will definitely be back.

Went here for lunch and ordered different things. Fun restaurant. Lots of space, high ceilings in…read morea fun, relaxed island feel. Fast, friendly and efficient workers available to answer your questions and give suggestions. Large menu and everyone can find something they like. Really enjoyed the variety on the menu...so savory and the tastes explodes in your mouth! Tangy, spicy, savory and it all comes out so colorful and just delicious! Many people come with large families and have birthdays there. The workers sing happy birthday and play the song on the overhead and on the big TV overhead. Fun place!

Seating area

Longsilog Plate

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Garlic Rice

Ling Nam Restaurant and Bakeshop

3.9(376 reviews)

2.2 mi

Full disclosure, buffets are not normally my thing; however, Ling Nam's breakfast/brunch presented…read morea very pleasant surprise! They had a wide variety of dishes, ranging from traditional Filipino breakfast staples (longanisa, tapas, garlic rice, etc) and some excellent entrees (bopia, laing, adobo, kaldereta, etc.) Their deep fried offerings (bangus, fried chicken, fish/shrimp, etc) stood out. They REALLY know how to fry food. Their flan was also exceptionally good, a touch too sweet but texturally some of the best I've had. The feel of the place is homey and warm. We caught the after church crowd so it was very lively. If you have a hankering for Filipino food, give it a try!

$22.75 w.tax AYCE Sunday Buffet. If you're coming here for the food, you're in the right place. If…read moreyou're looking for polished decor, fancy furnishings, or a place to dress to impress... this probably isn't that place. The space has a very lived-in, old-school feel, with furnishings that are more functional than fashionable. And the loo? There's only one, and it's akin to the restaurant. My rating is about the food and flavors, and there were some seriously delicious things coming out of that kitchen! The Hits Pork Tocino -- Sweet cured pork slices marinated with sugar and garlic. Bright red, tender, flavorful, and fantastic. I went back for several rounds of this. Pork Belly Lechon -- Mouthwatering. For anyone unfamiliar, this is pork belly rolled into a log and roasted until the skin becomes shatteringly crisp and bubbly while the meat stays incredibly tender and juicy. The is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and aromatic herbs. The crackling skin was the real prize. It was at its best right when a fresh plate came out of the kitchen. But you had to be fast because, people swarmed the platter and grabbed every crispy piece they could. But SOOO good. I had to be physically restrained from going back for more. Beef Tapa -- Thinly sliced, marinated beef that's savory, slightly sweet, and tangy. Fantastic. Another dish I went back for multiple times. Ginataang Sitaw Kalabasa-- Creamy, savory, and slightly sweet from the squash. The coconut milk-based sauce was velvety and coated the tender chunks of pumpkin squash and green beans beautifully. The squash was bright orange, soft and almost melting in texture. There were also tiny shrimp in the dish, mostly there to add flavor rather than substance. Very good. Garlic & Steamed Rice -- Delicious. Exactly what you want alongside all the above. Mixed Fruit -- Pineapple, grapes, cantaloupe, and watermelon. Everything was ripe, juicy, and sweet. Maximum fruit flavor achieved. The Middle Ground Lumpia Shanghai -- The filling was fine, but the lumpia was more doughy and wasn't particularly crunchy. I tried it once and moved on. Pancit -- Filipino stir-fried noodles with vegetables and shrimp. The batch I had tasted strangely fishy, so I didn't go back for another serving. That said, my dining partner really enjoyed it, so this may have been a batch-specific thing. Not For Me Scrambled Eggs -- I passed on these altogether. These just didn't have an appetizing appearance. Parmesan Cheese Baked Fish -- Not something I wanted to finish. Buttered Garlic Shrimp -- The heads and shells are still on, so you're peeling your own shrimp. I'm perfectly fine with that, but the meat had a softer texture that struck me as more farm-raised, and it just didn't jive with me. One and done. Bottom Line Would I come here expecting an upscale dining experience? Absolutely not. Would I come back for pork tocino, lechon, beef tapa, ginataang sitaw kalabasa, rice, and those ridiculously sweet fruits? Absolutely. For $20 AYCE, there was enough genuinely delicious food here to make the experience worthwhile. And what a great value!!! We arrived at 9 and it was half full. No problem getting our table or food. As for the appearance, don't judge a book by it's cover. If you're a person who cares more about flavor than furnishings, there's plenty here to get excited about.

Ling Nam Restaurant Buffet {6/29/2025}

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Avenida Restaurant

4.0(1.1k reviews)

10.6 mi

We went on a Sunday evening and got seated right away! Menu consists of Filipino cuisine but…read moreslightly elevated. Our server was friendly and a great help. It's a lil pricey but had a great time. Huge indoor seating with full bar. Out of all the dishes we ordered, if I had to choose, it would be 100% the lechon. The skin was super crispy yet the meat was tender. Can definitely taste the different layers which were beautifully fried. I'd recommend drizzling it with their vinegar. Super delicious!

Ambiance We sat outdoors for a full table of 10 after 6PM…read moreand it was great. Service ‍ Was good we just had to ask for the check a few times. Taste Superb, the adobo rice is best and everyone raves about it, same sweet taste as the tacos. The skewers were standard. The drinks were awesome! I didn't eat the pusit, but everyone said it was good Verdict ‍ I'd come back here for dinner with friends. Double check the hours and days to make sure it's open. Other times we wanted to come it was closed.

View from below

BUKO PANDAN MILKY ICE

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Halo Halo

Mekeni Restaurant

4.1(88 reviews)

1.8 mi

Stopped by Daly City to get gas on our way home from SF and found this gem. Small Filipino…read morerestaurant that was serving hot ready made dishes and cook to order breakfast dishes. We ordered longsilog, bangsilog and tocilog...all cooked while we waited. We also got pork igado (sp?), beef caldereta and pork sisig from the ready made dishes...good portions for all! Everything tasted delicious, reminded me of my mom's cooking!

I haven't been here in hella long. The silogs were made fresh to order. I think it was a little…read morepricy but well worth it for the occasional treat when you don't want to cook. We ordered: 1. Longsilog: Still as good as I remember but now they open it up. 2. Tocilog: Sweet and I love the little pieces. I'm not a fan when they are big pieces 3. Chicken bbq- My niece liked it, it just had to be warmed up. 4. Picadilllo: I wasn't a fan of, too sweet and too much bell peppers and carrots. 5. Garlic peanuts: My dad liked it but said it's too salty. 6. I had asked for a sode of sabao and the sinigang was so deliciously sour.

The basic looking dining area.

A closer look at the lovely over easy eggs.

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The turo-turo style layout of the various dishes.

Karilagan

3.5(700 reviews)

1.8 mi

I wanted to try a different place for dinner today, but the kids love to eat here, so here we are…read more We stopped in around 7pm on Saturday and there was only a handful of dinners, so we were able to get seated right away. The service was quick and food came out fast. They do close at 8pm, so as it got close to 8pm, we could see them starting to prepare to close, but they did not rush us. Food here is pretty consistently good. We ordered: Sizzling Bangus Belly, Mussels Sauté, Crispy Pata and Crispy Binagoongan. Everything was delicious and makes you want to eat more rice! So far we have not had a bad dish here. If you are looking for good, authentic Filipino food, check them out.

The ambience was perpetually lackluster because of location and design. It could be better, to…read morecatch more attention. The service was decent on a busy day. The price was reasonable and for the food on the other end was bland, with a bitter aftertaste. The veggies were excessive and did not fit together with the meat cohesively, in terms of overall flavor. When you finish however, make sure you check your invoice before leaving a tip because they charge an automatic service charge on top of the total original price. It's deceptive and false pretense.

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Jonathan C.

155

4 months ago

It's 2:00 in the morning and your packed in a car of Disco peeps and you drive in a town where the dead outnumber the living and suddenly... You're hungry enough to eat your steering wheel. Your stomach is craving Filipino comfort food...Chinese takeout...and an American diner breakfast...all at the same time. Normally, this would require three different restaurants and a time machine. Then there's Cafe Colma...think Denny's and Goldilocks having an affair.... Somehow this place looked at the culinary rulebook and said, "Nah...let's just serve everything." Where else can one table order garlic fried rice with longanisa, another digs into chow mein, and someone across the room is happily introducing pancakes to bacon and eggs like they're lifelong friends? It's the United Nations of comfort food, and somehow everybody gets along. The menu is so extensive I half expected to see sushi, tacos, and Thanksgiving dinner hiding on the last page. I honestly admire the confidence. The best part about Cafe Colma isn't trying to reinvent food or chase Instagram fame. It's simply there when you need it most. Whether you're getting off a late shift, finishing a night out with friends, or wondering how you suddenly became hungry enough to eat breakfast and dinner simultaneously, Cafe Colma has your back. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the service has that welcoming neighborhood diner feel where nobody judges your life choices at two in the morning. The food itself won't necessarily make celebrity chefs question their careers, but that's missing the point. This is comfort food. It's warm, satisfying, made to order, and exactly what your stomach was negotiating for after midnight. Walking into Cafe Colma feels like your refrigerator, your favorite Filipino tita, your neighborhood Chinese restaurant, and an old-school American diner all decided to become roommates. Somehow... It works. Overall: 4 stars. Come for the wonderfully eclectic menu, stay because your late-night cravings couldn't make up their mind either. At Cafe Colma, you don't have to choose between breakfast, pancit, burgers, or fried rice... You simply say, "Yes." Come hungry and Go Big!!! read more

Marc M.

2 years ago

Café Colma is located inside Lucky Chances Casino and offers a classic diner-style atmosphere. It's a convenient spot, especially for late-night or early-morning visits, as it's open 24/7, making it our go-to after every trip. On our latest visit, we ordered the roast prime rib au jus and the tosilog, and both dishes hit the spot as usual. While the food can be hit or miss depending on what you order, the prime rib and tosilog are consistently good. A previous order of the New York steak dinner, however, didn't quite meet expectations. We also indulged in a banana split, which satisfied my craving for something sweet. The service was friendly and attentive, which added to the pleasant experience. Café Colma's menu is impressively diverse, offering everything from eggs and pancakes to steaks, spaghetti, sandwiches, burgers, and even Filipino and Chinese dishes. There's definitely something for everyone. Though the prices are on the higher side, the portions are generous, so it feels worth it. The restaurant itself was clean, which is always a plus. Overall, I would definitely recommend Café Colma for its variety, portion sizes, and convenience. We'll continue coming back after every trip! read more

Jack L.

133

3 years ago

This place is horrible on a slow day with no tables I had to wait over 45 minutes for a Togo I ordered in the store. Then when I asked the cashier/ front house for how long my Togo order would take she just brushed me off and ignored me. This happened more than once it happened twice. Then when another customer who was Filipino and speaks Tagalog asked her she answered right away. What a horrible practice of just servicing your own lazy kind of people. They will only serve you if you are a Philipino or speak the Tagalog/ language of the Philippines. If not be prepared for horrible service and uncleanly dishes and cups. I will never come back to gamble or advise my friends to eat here. For all PSA of not Philipino or you don't speak the language do not come here. Pricing of food is so bad compared to quality. And service is basically non existent. I really hope that lucky chances/cafe colma can change some of its waiters/servers and front of house. If not I think this place might just close down for good due to bad food hygiene and uncleanly read more

Ann Marie T.

8 years ago

I've been in cafe colma for how many times already. I just ordered to go between 3 am to 4 am. Not really sure about the time but I parked my car before 3 in the morning in Lucky Chances. Was craving for Filipino food. The host was so incredibly rude. I understand that they're busy but duh! We are customers there! The way she talks and get my order was way beyond rude! She was in a hurry and just giving me her hand and told me just wait???? Im busy right now??? What kind of customer service is that??? I asked the guard her name. (CELESTE!!!! )A shout out to this host! U are the worst host ever that I encountered! What's the matter?!! Needless to say I didn't tip. But if you're ever just needlessly rude to a customer u can F*ck the f*ck right off! read more

Hung L.

236

353

7 months ago

Cafe Colma is a great spot if you're looking for a late-night meal in the area. It's nice having a place nearby that stays open when most other options are closed. I tried a few of their Filipino breakfast plates, including the comsilog with longsilog and tosilog. The portions were generous and definitely filling, with that classic savory-sweet combo you expect from silog dishes. I also tried the wonton duck noodle soup, which was comforting and satisfying, especially for a late-night order. Overall, the food hit the spot, though some items felt more solid than standout. Still, it's a reliable place to keep in mind when those late night cravings kick in. read more

Brieana T.

8 years ago

I'm so disappointed with the service and the food portion. Don't order GOTO lugaw if you care to have decent portion of meat, I ordered extra meat but obviously not even enough to finish the whole bowl of Lugaw. The funny thing is, I don't care to pay extra just so I can have the satisfaction of having serve good meat portions but the chef said no more extra because they won't have anymore meat for the next customer!!! It's ridiculous!! Even I offered to pay extra. For God sake don't order the Nilaga either it comes with small 5 pieces of meat!! This place is going down hill, used to be my favorite spot!! read more

Renan R.

15 years ago

the service sucks and the food is even worst. The only thing that keeps this place open is that it's 24 hours. But it's not worth the drive after the clubs because there's too many police waiting to catch you make the turn on red right before the casino. The only reason there's no turn on red here is so that it gives the popos a chance to pull you over and more than likely you will probably be drunk coming from the clubs going for some grub; hence, the colma police station down the street as you can see is raking in all the dough... pretty nice police station if you ask me. read more

Jamie D.

1 year ago

I was really disappointed with our visit here. We waited quite a while to get our order taken, almost an hour to be exact! even though we arrived before other tables, the staff took their orders first. Our server never checked on us throughout the meal, and when we were done, no one offered a to-go box or brought our tab, we had to go to the cashier & pay. The lack of attention and basic service was really frustrating, especially since I was looking forward to a nice meal out. I hope the restaurant can improve its customer service! Really disappointed! read more

Tess S.

6 years ago

Some of the reviewers said it's a little pricey and I agree with them. Some said service is too slow. Let me give you my assessments. I know some of the servers and they are sweet and fast especially Marie. Anyway, if the ladies I know are working, oh the service is awesome, but if they are not there, I have to wait quite a while to be served. I miss coming in since pandemic. I hope the ladies are fine and so as their families. read more

Marina S.

117

17 years ago

Once you get over the fact that you have to walk through a casino amongst the degenerate gamblers to get food, you will actually enjoy the meal at the cafe. The filipino breakfast w/ sweet sausage and fried rice is my favorite. The portions are big for cheap prices. I haven't eaten anything else on the menu (besides the wonton soup which was ok), but BF said to only stick to the filipino breakfast specials. read more

Amy T.

10 years ago

An establishment where substandard food meets substandard service. If nutrition is sought, I highly advise seeking such elsewhere. A special thank you to one of the Cafe's managers, Charade (the unpleasantly plump, Filipino woman in the off beige suit and hair highlights I can only assume to be quasi-blonde?) ^You were the partial inspiration for this review^ read more

Joey C.

318

179

143

19 years ago

Simple Asian comfort food that is served to your table rather promptly. I love the Filipino breakfast, as well as the kare kare, and the duck. The service is commendable and friendly. It's a diner and with that in mind, and rating it solely on those standards, I would gladly give Colma Cafe five stars. read more

Rommel N.

220

18 years ago

They serve mainly Filipino, Chinese, and American food at Cafe Colma. Definitely a great place to go if you're craving Filipino or Chinese food late night. While you're there, you might as well play a couple hands of California Black Jack or some Poker. read more

Gerald C.

10 years ago

Plain nd simple food sucks nd service sucks. Usually food are salty or bland or frozen nd the cook cnt even get the meat temperature right so dnt bother askin. Inly good thing is its open 24/7 read more

Marauder M.

172

1012

303

9 years ago

Great food at a fair price, lots of variety on the menu. I can see all the servers doing the best they can, but there were not enough of them and overall service was extremely lacking. read more

Helen and Mike R.

18 years ago

We like going to eat here. They're always open and the food is great for late night munchies. They cook American and Asian. How can you go wrong. The prices and service is perfect. read more

Damien V.

9 years ago

I always come here to ate my breakfast early morning they are only the filipino restaurant to serve breakfast early morning. That's just what I was looking for. read more

Alli B.

6 years ago

Always a great spot to grab some food. Really great customer service and gives you that old town feel with some great cooking !! Breakfast is amazing. read more

Frank K.

11 years ago

Service is very good never had a problem food is very good what's good about this place to have different options of food

Kerry

2 years ago

Food is bad! Service isn't good either. The place is also very dirty. I don't recommend this place at all.

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(446 reviews)

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I was so surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet, because hands down, this is my favorite hot…read morepot place. An AYCE Hot Pot / Grill spot. I personally like to come here more for the hot pot option. FOOD: 9/10 An ample amount of options to choose from, including appetizers, drinks, meats, vegetables, seafood, noodles, and more. My go-to orders are always the tomato-based soup, brisket, Chinese donut, and homemade biang biang noodles, which, in my opinion, are a MUST! For dessert, no matter how full I am, I always gotta go for the fried buns with condensed milk. Their Thai Tea is also creamy and good! I love how they don't skimp on the milk. The sauce bar is great and has a lot of toppings and sauces to create your own hot pot dipping sauce concoction. My go-to is ponzu, sesame paste, hella garlic, chili oil, hella cilantro, and green onions. You already know. They serve a complimentary scoop of ice cream! They normally have 2-3 flavors to choose from. I always go for the green tea for the most part. SERVICE: 8/10 Staff is always quick, efficient, attentive, and nice! AMBIANCE: 9/10 Indoor and outdoor seating are available. I love how they have good-sized tables inside whether you're dining solo, with a small group, or with a big party. I also love that they still have their COVID shields. Why? I don't know. A little extra sanitary measure wouldn't hurt anyone, so why not? If you sit outside, they also have outdoor heaters, which is always a plus.

We went to Top Pot on a whim for dinner, and since we didn't have a reservation, we arrived a bit…read moreearlier to try to avoid the crowds. It was about 6pm on a Saturday and we luckily got seated, but larger parties started coming in within the hour. - PARKING - Lots of spots around the plaza area! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - You can sit outside or inside, but since it was a little windy that night, we opted to sit inside. They put us in the middle between two parties but we didn't mind. The tables have screens that help with the airflow of the stoves. You mark down everything you want on the menu paper, and then give it to the staff. Once they get your order in, they'll wipe off the menu paper and you can continue to order that way. - FOOD - We all got the half BBQ, half hot pot option. It's definitely a unique experience that you can't find everywhere, so I'm glad we got to try it! I got the mild spicy of the signature soup, but I think if I were to ever come back I'd probably get something without spice as it got to be a bit much with the veggies! The meat quality is pretty decent here as well, and I liked the variety of sides you can get here. - OVERALL - A solid spot with a unique dining experience if you get the half and half option!

Pho Huynh Hiep 4

3.4

(535 reviews)

Staff take your order right away. Large is only 1 dollar more! Large party and there was confusion…read moreabout the order because they were all similar. Tea and water were provided for the table. No frills solid spot for noodles. Order: beef stew with rice noodles. meat was tender, broth was more earthy as opposed to tomato flavor. Broth comes out pipping hot so be careful.

The food here is good and they don't make You feel as rushed…read moreas the other spot at Westlake. The staff here is much nicer. The decoration and ambiance is similar to the other pho huynh hieps. If you're looking for a quick bite of comfort food I'd recommend this spot.

Zon Zon Milk Tea & Bánh Mì

4.4

(66 reviews)

What a special little gem in Daly City! I regret not trying it sooner. The Banh me #1 special is…read moredelicious, flavorful, and fresh and easily customizable. Price is fair the Banh mi is a large portion stuffed with fresh and flavorful meats, veggie, and sauces! Also got the Honeydew Smoothie & Salted Cream Cheese Thai Tea, on the pricer side of Boba but worth it! We got the taro crystal boba (yummy) and the honey boba (good quality boba)! We loved our drinks.

Before leaving for a flight I placed a DoorDash order for a few bahn mi's scheduled for pick up an…read morehour after they opened. Once I got there they had no idea of my order because apparently their DoorDash tablet was off/not working. So idk if this was a DoorDash issue or a restaurant issue. But I'm curious how they realized their tablet wasn't working an hour into service? I had to cancel my order on the doordash website and pay in store. I ended up waiting an extra 15-20 minutes to get my order. While waiting inside, the temperature for me was just uncomfortable. Hot and no ventilation so I decided to wait outside. Maybe this was just a temporary thing but it was still uncomfortable. I'll say the sandwiches were pretty good. Prices I felt were affordable than other places. I ate one sandwich before my flight and the other one during a layover and they were still really good. Bread was crunchy and flaky but soft on the inside. Even though the bahn mi's were good, getting them was kind of a headache. Nonetheless, If you're in the mood for good bahn mi in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend someone come try this spot.

Baby's Eatery and Palabok

4.0

(115 reviews)