Visited on a Friday night with a friend, restaurant was about half full when we arrived so we were…read moreable to quickly grab a table. Space is minimalist with a clean aesthetic. As we finished dinner most tables were taken but a few bar seats were open so a solid spot for walk in dinner. Beverages: Sake Flight - we got the daily japanese flight which had a fun mix of sakes from japan two filtered sakes and one unfiltered giving us a range of tastes and textures Food: Vegetable Spring Roll - good, very light and refreshing, classic rice paper wrapper filled with crisp fresh lettuce, bell pepper, radishes, and carrots, served with a thick creamy peanut sauce with nice savory nutty notes a great starter Japanese Style Chili Garlic Poached Chicken - excellent, served chilled, tender poached chicken in a delicious spicy garlicy soy sesame dressing, served with cucumber which provided a nice cool refreshing bite, really well balanced with great depth of flavor Soy milk pho with chicken & vegetables- good, a very unique and interesting take on pho, broth has a subtle soy milk flavor with a nice depth from the chicken broth, served with flat rice noodles which made this a lighter dish, chicken in this was also very tender and juicy, the yuzu kosho added a nice subtle citrusy spice to the broth, noodles had a slight bite wish it was cooked just a touch longer, flavors were really balanced as well with lots of complexity Service was good, really quick and efficient, staff was warm and friendly and were knowledgeable about the menu with solid recommendations. Staff refilled our water throughout the meal and checked in periodically. Pacing of dishes also felt just right not much of a wait between courses. Overall really enjoyed our meal at Rin-Tei, a great spot for a nice dinner that's still fairly affordable for the bay area. Really loved the fusion and unique twist this spot offers. Definitely worth a try if you are in San Mateo

I wanted to like this so bad. This was highly recommended by many folks, but now I'm questioning…read moretheir taste buds haha. Very clean and cute eatery with an adorable entrance. You enter and check in at the front where you will be seated and given menus. Once you decide on your order, you head back to the front to place your order and they'll bring it to your table later. Our order... Creamy Soy Milk Pho $25: It's straight forward, taste like pho with soy milk in it. The dish doesn't open some new flavor combo in your taste buds, just expect it as is. Keema Curry $23: I liked this a lot, fan of curry. However, this wasn't spectacular curry. Tasted as good as I can make it at home, but I'm not a great cook, just follow the instructions on the box. I liked the flavor but bummed that I paid that much for it, haha. I was very confused it tasted as such. Vietnamese Papaya Salad $12: Another of my favorites dishes, but boyyyy, this missed the mark. It was so strangely bitter. Again, the ingredients seemed quite fresh, but the sauce (which makes the whole dish) did not taste good. I would avoid. One note I will say is that the ingredients do seem fresh. I guess it could be considered clean eating? But over all, the visit was disappointing unfortunately.

been wanting to try this for a while and finally got the chance…read more went a little late and somehow got lucky, grabbed the last Impossible burger they had and the last order of the day definitely a reminder to go early because they sell out! and wow... it was sooo good. crispy edges, flavorful, and honestly exceeded expectations definitely worth checking out if you can catch their pop-up

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.

Service was quick and drinks were delicious. The restaurant is super cute and the staff was very…read morekind.

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.

I was craving pho today and wanted something different than my go to spot in South San Francisco. I…read morelooked on Yelp and sure enough I found a new favorite place:) L O C A T I O N Gao Viet is located in the middle of downtown and it's always busy there, no matter where you're trying to go. Luckily for us, we found street parking pretty close to the restaurant, but there's also a parking garage right next door which makes it really convenient. A M B I A N C E Upon arrival you are greeted by friendly staff. We didn't have reservations, but were seated promptly. It must've been because we arrived shortly after opening because after ordering our food, we observed customers starting to wait around for tables. The interior is gorgeous. The paintings, chandeliers and modern minimalism were perfect. They also have a cute little bar upstairs that seems like a fun place to hang out for a few drinks. F O O D Now for the most important part... THE FOOD!! I don't think I'm ever going back to the other Vietnamese spot after trying this place out. There's just no comparison. For starters we got the Marrow Cracker which is crispy sticky rice topped with pork belly, beef marrow, onions, fried shallots and bbq sauce. We were on the fence whether to grab an appetizer or not, but I'm glad we went forward with it. Crispy rice, tender pork belly, melt in your mouth bone marrow, savory bbq sauce!! Yummy!!! I ordered the Filet Mignon Pho and not only was it delicious, it was hands down the best bowl of pho I've had in the SF to Peninsula area. The noodles were perfect. I usually hate when the noodles are super thin and just fall apart in the broth, but that wasn't the case here. I also noticed how they don't serve bean sprouts or basil which I didn't even notice until writing the review just now. The bone broth itself was so flavorful that I didn't need to add anything to it besides lime and of course some jalapeños:) My cousin ordered the Chubby Pho which is basically the same thing as the Filet Mignon plus tendon and marrow. I ordered tea and although I prefer loose leaf tea and in a pot, this one was pretty good for what it was Can't wait to stop by again and try all their other fabulous looking dishes and cocktails!! If you're craving Vietnamese and are wondering if to stop by this place, stop thinking and just go... Or don't so it doesn't become too popular and overcrowded lol. Fun fact that I learned just now: Gao Viet owns the same restaurant I was talking about in South San Francisco... Wow!!!! Dishes must be from a different Vietnam region or something because these broths and flavors are wayyyy better. Appetizer, 2x Pho, Tea: $80

Coming from a traditional Vietnamese family, we came here to celebrate a birthday. I was very…read moreexcited to try Gao, but I was a little worried that my traditional family might not enjoy it. Thankfully, they did enjoy it! We arrived right at opening to put our names on the Yelp waitlist and only waited about 30 minutes before being seated. Once we were seated, the food came out quickly, and our servers were very attentive throughout our meal. There are both upper- and lower-floor seating areas. The dining space is definitely cramped, but they do a great job maximizing the amount of seating available. We ordered the Garlic Noodles 3-Way, Mama's Claypot, Bo Ne, and Pho. Everything was amazing! Gao really captures the essence and comforting, homey feeling of Vietnamese food while elevating it with high-quality ingredients. If I had to pick a star dish, it would definitely be the Bo Ne. You can really taste the quality of the beef, which pairs well with the other parts of the dish. It also comes out on a traditional sizzling plate, so A+. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and would love to come back. It is definitely on the pricier side, especially compared to Vietnamese food you can get locally, but you are paying for the quality of the ingredients. If you're planning to visit, I would definitely recommend and get there early and to join the Yelp waitlist!

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.

the food and service was great..... we went for breakfast…read moreback to back because it was that good if you're in the area, go. it's worth the wait!

Taste & Glory is such a cute brunch spot in San Mateo. Street parking was easy to find and I love…read morehow family friendly this place is. It was hard to decide on what to order- everything sounded so good! I ended up ordering the banana brûlée french toast. LOVED the caramelized banana! I also had an iced oat milk matcha which was perfect. Sharing photos of other dishes and drinks my party ordered. Service was amazing and they were able to accommodate a big group. We will definitely be back soon!

A small place right in ECR. They've been on my radar for a while and I drive by this place often…read moreenough, but haven't actually stopped to come in until recently. Everything we ordered had been tasty. Prices are reasonable. They even have a whole vegetarian menu. Service was good. Friendly and not overbearing, though our wait staff kind of disappeared for stretches at a time. But not that big of a deal. I'll gladly come back and try other tasty offerings.

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!

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

I am so happy that this local burger joint has gluten free alternatives and the products are so…read morefresh. I can see how much care goes into their food. Great flavors and loved the aguas frescas. I can't wait air to come back and try their famous specials.

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