Fantastic service, small place so might be a short wait on Friday and weekends but food is great…read more Would definitely come again!

Very nice Japanese fusion restaurant tucked out in an area of San Mateo away from the main…read morerestaurants. Interesting but extremely fresh ingredients here that actually tastes like a great fusion spot with cool twists Super nice staff as well!

My wife and I were in the mood for burgers in the area and we wanted to give this place a shot…read more When we got there, the location looked like it was closed but that was because they were at a different location that day. I would recommend looking up their instagram just in case this happens to you. The team was kind and patient as it was my first time there. I ordered the loaded fries with a patty and it was delicious. The burger patty was seasoned and juicy. The fries were crispy similar to In n Out fries. With the sauce they used for the fries, I feel like I got a burger and then some. For the price, that will probably be my go to order since it is more filling than one burger. Overall, good food and I will try again at the original location.

Super solid smash burger! We got a double of the classic burger (I wish I could handle spicy cause…read morethe jalapeño one looked good!) It was tasty and delicious. I wish the bits were crispier and more smashed but it's one of the best you can find on the peninsula. We also got the French fries. Pretty standard frozen fries that were fried well. I would call before you go because they happened to be doing a pop up at fieldworks when we went so we had driven to the wrong spot. Prices also are fair and not expensive! Just expect a long line depending where they are. Try not to look at the dirt and grease caked on their equipment though....

Finally got around to ordering pastries from Kaya Bakery at a recent pop-up in Sunnyvale. I set up…read morea reminder for myself when the pop up went live and ordered the omakase box to try. Pick up was super smooth and I got a reminder email the day before and text day of. Do be aware that the croissants should be heated up (air fryer is preferred) while the brownie and basque cheesecake can be eaten right away so it's not a great box to enjoy at the scene. Instructions on how to best enjoy each item is sent via email and I actually enjoyed eating the pastries over the course of a couple of days knowing the proper storing methods. Everything was delicious though! I loved the special kaya cream nian gao filled croissant for Lunar New Year. The contrast between the chewy nian gao, flaky pastry and kaya cream was amazing. I also loved the bitter viet coffee brownie and the super rich, triple cream basque cheesecake slice. I make basque cheesecake myself and I have to say this one was way better! All the flavors were great and felt fresh and natural vs. some pastries which can be too sweet or artificially flavored. Definitely would recommend if you get the chance to pick up in the bay!

Another unfamiliar business popped on my radar. In one recent weekly promotional email from Neon,…read morethis bakery happened to offer some of their goods on a particular Friday. My friend and I both ordered boxes from them along with some other foods from other makers. I opted for the signature pastry set and was happily surprised when I opened my box to find this (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zI-RhYfzK9HR34m9OL86xA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). Here's what was in the box along with the baker's descriptions: 1. Oolong and Bailey's Irish Cream croissant (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4EuzcZNQIIVLItpGqCfB2Q&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Four seasons tea cream, Irish Cream, tasty puffed rice. Seeing how this came, I ate this the same day that it arrived. I was impressed with the presentation and the flavors matched that. In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, this special fused the distinct oolong flavor with the sweet boozy flavor of the Bailey's to make a rich tea flavored pastry. 2. Raspberry lychee rose croissant (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Pv4en7ZLDdtfrzWumdsuIw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Subtle lychee cream, floral and tart raspberry rose jam. My favorite item in the box, I reheated this in the toaster oven. The fruit flavors shined with the contrast of the tartness from the raspberry and the sweetness from the lychee. 3. Cardamom bun (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=nlmEFbIbqkHIj8hC4UsCNw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Fragrant cardamom, chewy brioche. As described, the chewiness of this stood out. It was not overly sweet and the herbiness of the cardamom stands out. 4. Black sesame madeleine (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zSxPDuDgKhsrLNBAWgKMWg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Nutty black sesame, cakey inside. The black sesame flavor is a bit muted. I also reheated this in the oven and enjoyed the crunchiness of the outer layer in contrast to the cakeiness of the insides. 5. Vietnamese coffee blackout brownie (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=pGz9uVrXB1SnrfQDPs9vbQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Intense black cocoa brownie, Viet coffee cream, sweet condensed milk. This had the most bold flavors of all the items yet was not overly sweet. The chocolate and coffee balanced each other out but I didn't feel the condensed milk added anything. Thankfully, I ate these pastries over the course of a week so my sugar levels didn't skyrocket. I look forward to trying more of their pastries if they appear again on Neon. Otherwise, I'll keep this in mind if they do a pop up.

An amazing Tea Party experience with Table for 6. Table for 6 is a home kitchen operation serving…read morewonderful food in an intimate and beautiful outdoor setting. First experience, my friend and I were quickly greeted and seated - no detail was spared with the setting, menu, napkin holders, teacups and teapot cozies. Chef/owner, Christina introduced herself, the food and each item as they were brought to the table. :: Freshly made sourdough with house made loquat jam - wow the bread itself was buttery and really didn't need any accompaniments. Crunchy exterior, soft and pillowy. The spicy jam was so yummy and bought some after the event! :: Charcuterie for 2! It was plenty to be shared by 4 but won't complain. Dates, homemade crackers: sourdough and seeded, prosciutto, salami, marconi almonds, Marin cheeses and housemade bread and butter pickles, pickled garlic and onions. So good! :: Savory sandwiches: Japanese-style egg salad (some soft-boiled egg), Green goddess, and a monte christo with accompanying house-made strawberry jam. Simple but all nicely prepared and delicious! :: Sweets: so many to list (see pics) - all beautifully presented, not overly sweet and plentiful! Yummy This is the first tea party where I didn't leave hungry! And you'll have leftovers as everything was so filling and satisfying. I should've paced myself with the charcuterie! Event duration: 2 - 2.5 hours, 11-130pm Setup: 2 tables of 6 so unless you have 6 people you will be sitting with 4 strangers but will make conversation quick as the commonality is food! If you're an introvert you may want to invite friends/family to fill a table. :) With perfect weather, good food in a beautiful setting you won't be disappointed. Owner/chef, Christina and staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming. I knew I would enjoy this event so much I had already booked the next event: Southern BBQ Luncheon ahead of time. Table for 6 fills up fast so make that reservation or be waitlisted! Thank you Christina for a great lunch! Note: Homemade jams, pastries (pre-order) and bacon available for purchase.

Had an amazing experience with Christina and Table for 6. Her communication was seamless and the…read morewhole meal was delicious and you can tell was made with love. The outdoor dining was peaceful and the table was beautifully decorated. Her husband was helping during our reservation and the pair were so warm and welcoming. There were 4 courses so carefully curated to accommodate both meat eaters and vegetarians. She had veg corned beef and veg chicken and waffles made when I thought she was only going to be able to make one of the courses veg. I have never been so full and so well taken care of at a catered event. We absolutely loved this experience!

Delicious food. Definitely need to try the bone marrow pho. Great ambience and good service too.read more

Was craving some Vietnamese (beyond pho) and came here on a Friday evening for dinner. Having grown…read moreup closer to SJ and having a Vietnamese sister in law, I've had some pretty incredible viet food (out and at home). Gao has landed itself easily towards the top of my list. The atmosphere was a good blend of your local Vietnamese spot with the right amount of decor to elevate it without becoming cliche or losing the casualness. The service was good, though they definitely run a bit lean - thankfully our server was thoughtful and attentive, even if sometimes from a distance. Now the food... 5/5. The wings were crunchy and savory, the holy shrimp were probably mine and my gf's favs, and the 5 spice chicken was bomb. We came to eat and shared 5 dishes (also had imperial rolls and banh beo). Next time we'll probably meter that to 3-4 dishes as they are large and were too used to the tapas style at most restaurants where they don't actually feed you. The only thing I would say was a bit underwhelming was the Banh Beo. I've had some good ones (looking at you Hue) and this one was a bit too thick for my taste, but that's a tricky dish so no shade.

Delicious ramen! Everything was amazing I like better over…read moremonta The spicy medium tomkatsu was perfect

Our first time buying from Sakura Soup Company at the CSM farmers market. We bought Ichigo Daifuku…read more(Strawberry Mochi) and it is amazingly delicious . So fresh sweet and i love the blend of mochi, adzuki beans and fresh strawberries I also bought fresh ramen noodles, tonkotsu sauce and marinated pork belly. I will make that soon and post again. If it's anything like the Ichigo Daifuku, it will be delicious. Glad we went to the Farmers market and discovered Sakura Soup Company booth! Please check them out. I think Tomo helped me she was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. We will be back for more in the near future.

We walked in on a Saturday - right before the line got super long - and waited for 10 minutes…read more Staff greeted us and took our orders right away. The tables were really close together so it was a bit harder to maneuver around. It was easy for someone to bump into the table when passing by. For drinks we got the blue butterfly - which is on the sweeter side. We also got the iced biscoff latte but a bit disappointing. It wasn't sweet enough and you couldn't really taste the coffee. We really enjoyed our dishes - carbonara udon, crispy honey chicken Benedict and the ube pancakes. The carbonara udon was on par with the one we had in Japan. The chicken Benedict was full of flavor and the eggs were cooked to perfection. I've had better ube pancakes in the peninsula but they still tasted good!

We saw that Taste & Glory had a lot of hype and mentions of long lines, but we thankfully got lucky…read moreone day and got in with 0 wait. Cute and quaint cafe in San Mateo with unique offerings. The thai tea french toast immediately caught my eye because I love thai tea and anything thai flavored in general. While it is presented beautifully, the flavor itself fell flat for me. Thai tea is known to have bold flavor and a strong tea taste. This was really lacking that. My partner got the chicken croffle and he loved it. I tried it and it is definitely something I'd order too! Chicken was nice and crispy and the croffles weren't dry or soggy, but the perfect in between. We liked that it came with both a savory sauce and syrup. I'd definitely return to try other things sometime.

A hidden gem in San Mateo! The entire menu can be made to be vegetarian/vegan friendly and both are…read morefantastic. We are non-vegetarian, but came with our vegetarian friends and ordered the roasted duck curry, the soy roasted duck curry, the pad see ew, and the Bangkok duck -- everything was fantastic flavor wise. The ambiance is also great -- they're a fairly small restaurant, so it's a great setting for having a dinner with close friends. Our food arrived quickly and the service was very attentive. We will absolutely be back!

Ordered the following food to go:…read more Chicken pad Thai 4/5 Crispy spring rolls 3/5 Thai tea 4/5 The food was okay. It was conveniently located next to my hotel and I needed a quick dinner. Service was quick and ambience was casual.

Great food, served with a friendliness of a neighborhood hang out. Rooting for these fine people…read moreto have their brick and mortar store open soon on Woodside Road.

I love supporting small businesses, Bay burgers is only open Friday and Saturday for now. Located…read morein a parking lot, they have a few seats for customers Service was fast, smashed burgers were delicious, definitely will come back again

Happened upon Brisket Prime at Burton Park after the Hometown Days parade…read more Legit brisket. Super tasty, perfect smoke ring, crispy ends. None of this BS bbq sauce stuff. Just good old smoked brisket. Family of 4, 3 had the brisket plate. I had the meat eaters. Good sized portion. Bacon was good; loved the sauce. But would skip it and add more brisket next time.

This restaurant is not located at the indicated location. DO NOT DRIVE HERE! All you will find is…read morean empty lot at the top of a hill. Waste of time