Very good and authentic. Spice level good. Don't overlook the dessert. Get the brown sugar mochi.

This place lives rent free in my head, my sister's head, my friend's head, my bf's head you get it. Literally have 3 stamps of approval so I think that's gotta say something about how good this place is. I always get their large signature bowl (imo better value than single) and it's so comparable to the legit thing in China. I love a good sauerkraut fish and their flavor is on point. The soup is delicious, especially when you pair it with rice. read more

Fish With You - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

I loveeeeeeee fish with pickled cabbage. The sweetness from the fish and sourness from the pickled cabbage just goes so well together!! The fish is so tender and soft, just melts in your mouth. The cabbage gives it a crunch and a tangy taste. I first had this in HK back in 05/2025 and have been obsessed with this dish ever since! This dish is best served with rice and can be shared with 2 people. We came on a Wednesday night and it wasn't to busy. There was one cashier person and she was very kind & helpful. We had some issues with ordering through their QR code, some of us ordered correctly and some of us missed a step. read more

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I miss suan cai yu so much and Im so so so happy I found this gem in the US! I'm from Asia and one of my favorite foods is this pickled snakefish soup. It was very popular back there but not as much in the US until recently more specialized restaurants started popping up. I've tried multiple different places that offer this dish to find the best one, and I must say Fish With You is that place for me. If my picky daughter refuses to eat, I just take her here and she will always eat her heart out. We always order the same thing, the signature pickled snakefish (large), less spicy, separate seasonings thank me later read more

Fish With You is a bright, casual eatery specializing in Sichuan-style suancai fish, a soup of sliced snakehead fish flavored with preserved vegetables, whole dried red chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns. The Signature Suancai & Fish also came with tofu, woodear mushrooms, celtuce, and thick, chewy, translucent sweet potato noodles, all in a hot, spicy and sour broth, topped with chili oil and sesame seeds. For an appetizer, we had the Fried Pork Sausage, served with a side of ketchup. The food here was decent though nothing too outstanding. However, everything came at a fair value, and the service was friendly too! read more

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Fish With You gives fulfilling and satisfying portions of their noodles! The service was very excellent and the food came out in no time. The restaurant layout is simple and very clean. Highly recommend for a quick bite while exploring San Mateo! read more

Fish With You - Beef Bowl - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Cozy, affordable spot in downtown San Mateo for hearty Sichuan-style suancai fish soups with generous portions and fast, no-frills service. Went midweek for lunch and the restaurant was nearly empty, which made for a quiet, relaxed meal. The space is casual and focused on their specialty: Sichuan-style pickled mustard green (suancai) fish soups. We ordered three small-sized soups for a party of three and found the portions very generous for individual servings. Each soup comes with a bowl of rice, making it a very filling and satisfying meal. * Signature suancai & fish with snakehead * Green Sichuan suancai & fish with basa, sweet potato noodle, and fungus * Classic with basa, enoki, and tofu For the price point, it feels like one of the best value suancai fish options in the Bay Area. Service was fast and efficient; our soups came out in a reasonable amount of time and staff checked in enough without hovering. However, if you do not speak Chinese, it may be harder to ask detailed questions about the menu, so it helps to come with an idea of what you want or be ready to point to items. The restaurant is in downtown San Mateo, so plan a bit of extra time for parking before your meal. There is metered street parking nearby as well as a parking structure at the opposite corner of the block, both within easy walking distance. This is a great spot if you are craving sauerkraut-style Sichuan fish soup with generous toppings at a very reasonable price. Would definitely return to try more of their fish soup variations and customize different toppings. read more

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Fish With You has a great combo: it's fun and it's delicious! First, the delicious. Their menu focuses on sūancài yú (酸菜魚), or Sichuan fish soup with picked mustard greens. (They call it sauerkraut on the menu, I think to help explain it to English-speakers, but it's not the German kind of sauerkraut). Their signature soup is a spicy, sour, and hearty dish that has a fantastic mix of fish, tofu, vegetables (fresh and pickled), and glass noodles, and it comes with rice on the side. We get the large, which is a good size for two people to share, and it always has plenty of (good-sized) chunks of the snakehead fish. Besides the soup, we also often get their pork sausage side (from the Yummy Snacks menu). The sausage is thick and snappy, and it has what seem to be pineapple chunks mixed in that counterbalance the meat well. Also, the name is based on a pun in Chinese: 魚你在一起 / 鱼你在一起 (yú nǐ zài yīqǐ, "fish with you") sounds like 與你在一起 / 与你在一起 (yǔ nǐ zài yīqǐ, "together with you"). It's cute, and it matches the shared soup vibes! read more

Fish With You - Signature Suancai & Fish, Large (9/10): So tasty, and a good portion for 2 people! - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Came here for a casual dinner and left with scorched taste buds and a weird craving for Spaghettios. We tried two broths with snakehead fish -- signature and tomato. The signature broth hits hard. Pickled vegetables add a nice tang, but the spice level is no joke. The snakehead fish was tender and flavorful, but if you're sensitive to heat, skip sipping the soup and just eat what's in it. Trust me. The tomato broth was a welcome cooldown. Milder, comforting, but also kind of artificial -- like someone used a can of Spaghettios and called it a day. Not terrible, just oddly familiar. Ordering is efficient -- scan the QR code at your table, punch in your choices, and the food shows up fast. read more

Fish With You - Signature pickled vegetable broth w/ snakehead fish - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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The signature suan cai yu was absolutely delicious! Perfectly cooked fish with no bones. Appetizing pickled veggies with chewy glass noodles! Addicting comforting broth with a hint of spice and perfect amount of sourness to keep you coming back for more. The small order was perfect to share between 2 people. We ordered via QR code on the table and food came very quickly. Ambiance is clean and bright inside. Pretty busy on a Saturday evening. Definitely will be back again! read more

Fish With You - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Chinese style szechuan fish pot! Was so excited for this to open up as I love this style of fish pot soup. You choose what size / base flavor / fish you want, and also some "side dishes", which are more things added to the soup. We went with the suancai flavor as we love a sour and spicy, and got the large size. The pot that comes out looks large, but the base is actually deceptive and it's a very doable amount for 2. The large also comes with 2 bowls of rice. I think the pot would be good enough to feed 2 people of moderate appetite, but there weren't any leftovers for us and I do wish there was so more fish and side dishes in the broth, but the flavor was excellent! The location is very convenient right in downtown San Mateo, and the space is small but food comes out quickly. Casual vibes, good for friends or family. You order on your phone and service is quick and friendly. Overall, a great spot to hit up if you're craving some good Chinese fish pot! read more

Fish With You - Menu 8/16/2025 - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Tried this spot for the first time and I'm glad I finally did. They've got a huge variety of fish soups, which is such a refreshing change from the usual. We went with the lemon fish -- super unique and honestly, surprisingly delicious. Definitely a standout. If I had one wish, it would be for a bigger space. The front table we sat at was right by the door, which felt a little awkward. Service could've been better too, but it wasn't a dealbreaker. Overall, I'd absolutely come back just for the fish -- ideally at a more comfortable table next time. This is the kind of place you enjoy best with your besties... maybe not a first-date spot. read more

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I tried to come here at 4pm on a Saturday and they were closed. I walked in to ask and they were in the middle of cleaning the kitchen. Outside there were no updated hours posted so this was a little disappointing. It's a small restaurant located on B street that is closed to traffic. I'll have to come back to try their food but it's annoying when businesses don't update their hours for the public. read more

I have been to a few "Fish With You" locations in the Bay Area and in other states, and unfortunately the San Mateo location is my least favorite. I love the concept of fish with you, but San Mateo is a miss. The soup is not as flavorful as other fish with you locations, and I feel like they give you less ingredients generally than other locations. read more

Super authentic mainland Chinese food experience. Service was great, the girl that served us was attentive and very nice. Decor is very functional and efficient, very Chinese. Get the old tan pickled vegetables fish, or the original. read more

Great Suan Cai Yu, portion is really big, great for sharing. Service is quick and friendly. The store is new and cozy. read more

Fish With You - Lao tan Suan Cai and fish - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

I was so excited when I saw this new restaurant open in downtown San Mateo. If you've ever had really good suancai fish in Asia, you know how addictive it is. It's the kind of dish you find yourself craving again and again. So when I saw a Chinese chain that specializes in suancai fish, I figured this had to be good. My husband and I decided to try it out last night. We arrived around 7pm on a Wednesday, and only three tables were occupied. That raised a small orange flag, but we went ahead and ordered the large signature suancai fish. The dish came out fast and it was very hot, mostly because of the thick layer of oil on top. Unfortunately, that ended up being the only highlight. The broth was extremely watered down, with barely any spice or sourness. I kept hoping the flavor would develop, but it just never did. Hubby also ordered the pork chops. The moment they hit the table, I could tell they weren't fresh. They looked oily, dull, and definitely not crispy. It seemed like they had just re-fried some old pork chops. Don't order it as they were greasy and tasteless. Honestly, I expected more from a place that claims to have over 2,000 locations worldwide. The broth felt like they took one great bowl of suancai fish and stretched it into five bowls of something barely recognizable. Really disappointing. That said, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the service was genuinely good. I'm giving one star for the food and adding another star for the service. I hope they improve the food, especially the broth, because they have great potential to be something special. But for now, we won't be going back and I wouldn't recommend it in its current state. One star for food and one star for the friendly service. read more

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Food portion is huge. I ordered one fish dish and one pork. The fish is tasty and the pork is ok. read more

Fish With You - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Great location ! No line at all. The restaurant decor is clean and friendly . ! Food comes out very fast . Staff is friendly . read more

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Very affordable and authentic Chinese food option in San Mateo. Loved the fish, perfectly feeds 2 people, a lot of ingredients, though it could be better if the fish is more fresh (but can't complain with the price!) The store is clean, service was great. read more

Fish With You - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Good food and great service! There is street parking. Many soup choice option. Spicy or nonspicy. Fish or beef. read more

Fish With You - Good food and great service!! - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Mmm we were wanting water cooked fish or something similar. We googled and found FISH WITH YOU, it was the best we have had! My wife was like, oh sh@t, you usually say you don't like dishes like this. Yes, I loved all the dishes we had here! Thank you staff who were working that night as it was cold and your dishes with their excellent tastes and warmth gave me comfort... Mmm Ambiance is good, location is good, and then also, there's Boba across the street too! So once you finished dinner here, walk across and get dessert! read more

Got 2 smalls among 4 people and it was a good amount, not super filling but enough to satisfy. I like that it comes with rice and the fried donut. Signature had the noodles included and the green sichuan had rice included. Signature was tasty but was not a fan of the snakehead fish. Green sichuan was very numbing, be prepared. We added wood ear mushroom and lotus root. I liked the basa fish but wish there was a bit more in the dish. This is a no frills place, staff is helpful if you need anything. It was pretty quiet and made for a good spot to have conversation with friends. Would come again to try the other flavors! read more

Yummy food, fast service. We got one dish and shared it (large), their suan cai yu was top notch

This was my first experience with suan cai yu and I am ADDICTED. I love the taste and the texture of the fish. The fish is cooked perfectly and the soup is an amazing salty sour peppery broth. I crave it all the time, I definitely have been back. I only get the signature suan cai yu now. The small is perfect for 2 to share if you're not super hungry but 1 can finish. It comes with a good amount of fish! They're super quick too! read more

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So comforting and a perfect way to enjoy some fish with a bowl of rice. My new favorite is the royal tomato fish and my wife got her Laotan Sancai. Each had their own distinct flavor. Savory notes all around! read more

Fish With You - Royal tomato fist - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

We arrived, as a group of 4, on a Sunday at 5:30 PM, and were seated immediately. There was no wait, and the restaurant wasn't too busy at the time. Due to the narrow layout of the restaurant, it may not be the best place for larger parties. It, however, is comfortable for smaller groups. ~What We Ordered~ - Large Signature Suancai & Fish + extra basa fish: The broth was well balanced, with no spice, no sourness, and a pleasant mala tasting hint. The fish was tender and cooked very well. It comes pre-selected with sweet potato glass noodles and celtuce, which I personally didn't love because other broth choices offered you add-ins. I would have liked to customize it more. We also added yuba, but the serving size felt a little small. Comes with 2 bowls of rice. - Wild Pepper Seasoned Wood Ear Mushroom: I really liked this! Made with green peppercorns and giving it that mala kick. A definite win. ~Portions & Pricing~ For four people, we ordered a bit too less than usual. Two large fish portions would have matched us perfectly, but alas, it seemed to be a miscalculation on our end. It seemed that the cost of the principal meal was acceptable, however, the sides (such as yuba and additional fish) offered seemed disproportionate to the value provided in regards to the quantity served. read more

Fish With You - Large Signature Suancai & Fish - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Came with my partner and the small size was enough for us two! THe soup was perfectly sour and we added enoki mushrooms, tofu, and quail eggs. It comes with one bowl of rice. Portion sizes are big, food comes out fast, and the food was exactly the perfect balance of sour and spice. They also have an option to leave the spice seasonings on the side. They seemed really popular for togo when we ate in the store. Definitely will come back to try other soups besides their signature soup! read more

Fish With You - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Tables are clean and restaurant is well lit. Got seated fast on a Tuesday night. It was convenient to order through a QR code located at your table. Ordered the Laotan bowl with snakehead fish. The large bowl comes with 4 sides and 2 bowls of white rice. There was also an option to get the seasoning on the side, so we can tailor it to our spice preference. It was not too spicy, and the fish was very soft. The portions are not as big as it seems, the bowl is large but shallow. A large was not quite enough for 2 people. read more

Fish With You - Laotan - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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The soup was really good. The fish was super tender and no bones. The soup was very flavorful. I highly recommend getting the #1. You can pick 4 other toppings with a large order and comes with 2 rice. You sit down and order through a QR code on your phone. read more

I came with a party of 4 people and we got seated pretty quickly. Fish With You has this Asian cafe vibe to it that feels ever so slightly modernized. Quick and efficient service, this was a pretty good place to come to. If you're not hungry definitely do not order a bowl on your own. Even for a small size, it's pretty big with all the items they have and you'll leave with leftovers potentially. You choose what type of dish you want and then select two add-ons they have on the menu like woodear mushrooms, enoki, noodles, etc... We opted for the Lemon Flavor Fish Soup and the Spicy Sauerkraut Soup. Both of them small sizes. The sauerkraut soup was really good! Good amount of spice and the pickled veggies added a nice sour crunch to the soup. This is a classic one and the flavor profile was really good too. Definitely get this one. The Lemon Flavor Fish good too. The fish was tender and the soup base was nice. It wasn't as lemony as I thought it'd be but I liked it nonetheless. Not sure if I would get this one again but it was still good to try. I'd come back again and I would definitely try their other items on the menu! read more

Fish With You - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I took my dad here for lunch and he absolutely loved this spot! They specialize in Sichuan style suancai fish soups. We ordered a large size signature suancai & fish pot and it was so delicious! It came with snakehead fish slices, veggies, and wide potato noodle. It was really fragrant and more than enough for two people. They also give you unlimited rice! My favorite topping was the wide potato noodle, it was so chewy and soaked up the sour broth perfectly. The service was great, they were really attentive to anything we needed. I'll definitely be back! read more

Fish With You - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

date & time: tuesday june 24, 2025 @ noon vibe: couples in white fox sets decor: bright cheery spot service: nice & efficient devour: fish soup, tomato soup & pumpkin cake total: $50.38 read more

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Love to eat pickled fish vegetable here! We came here a few times already and always order the signature suancai, plus a non spicy one for our son. Snakehead fish is a must. Also love getting yuba as add on side. Highly recommend for suancai fish. read more

Fish With You - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

I went to Fish With You with my fiance and some friends. It's located a few minutes away from the San Mateo Caltrain station. The restaurant is small and cozy and the servers were very attentive. We were given our menu as soon as we sat down and the prices are really impressive. While ~$17 a bowl is fairly average in the Bay Area, the portion sizes are absolutely massive here. Our friends had said they usually only order a small size and split it without feeling hungry after, so we did the same. I split a large bowl of Royal Tomato Fish with my fiance (he was feeling particularly hungry) and the broth was so nice and flavorful. The tomato flavor was refreshing and the fish was absolutely delicious. We also ordered an extra serving of rice because large soup orders come with a complementary serving of rice. The rice was really nice and fluffy, although $2 for a bowl might feel a little expensive. Considering how a small bowl of soup here is basically two adult human servings, I didn't mind at all. The waitress came over a few times to just check in with us and was very attentive to our water cups, which was really nice. The service was great and I felt very comfortable eating here. I'd definitely go here again, although I'm not sure how much of the menu I'd explore because a lot of the items are spicy. I'd happily eat the Royal Tomato Fish over and over again, though! read more

Fish With You - Royal Tomato Fish - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

So excited to try this place!! We came around 1-ish on a Sunday, and we did have to wait maybe 20 minutes to get seated. iI's not very big inside, but there is a Yelp waitlist! There's quite a few options you can choose from, but I got the scallion-infused sauerkraut fish soup since it was one of the non-spicy options Each order comes with rice and two side dishes, so I picked tofu and lotus root. Quite a large serving size - we all had leftovers, which was still delicious a day later. Such a delicious and comforting meal for colder days, I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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This was the first time I've ate sauerkraut fish in a casual, quick dining restaurant and it was a decent experience! Although the restaurant is really small, my friends and I were able to find seating really easily on a Monday evening for dinner. You order everything by QR code from your table and everything comes out in about 20 minutes. In terms of flavor, all our broth choices (signature, sichuan, tomato) tasted pretty good, but I wish there was more substance per soup. If you're super hungry coming in, you will definitely need to order more than one soup because although the dish looks large, the majority of the content is soup rather than what's in the soup! read more

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Came here with a friend and this was the first time I had their special sour fish soup - it was actually pretty good! The sauerkraut was definitely very sour, but the fish was good. The bowl is big, even the small. There weren't many people inside and the vibe is pretty casual but the service was quick and attentive. Definitely recommend if you are looking to try something new and like sour soup! read more

Sauerkraut fish soup is something I didn't know I needed in life until my recent visit at Fish With You. This restaurant chain has over 2000 establishments worldwide, and I can definitely understand its popularity. We ordered the Green Szechuan Pepper and Fish & Golden Soup Suancai and Fish. Both great soups, but my favorite out of the two is the Golden soup. The Green Szechuan has good flavor, but it's a challenge avoiding the peppercorn as it's a bit overbearing -- losing the flavor of the soup and moreso of just me getting a numbed tongue lol. The Golden soup is a hot and sour soup. I also enjoyed the basa and snakehead fish options. The workers were really friendly and accommodating. Rice comes free with the soup and you can refill as many times as you'd like. The only thing I'll say is the soup pot is not as hollow as you think, but still good portions of food. read more

Aside from the waiter not placing our order correctly (ordered wrong bowl size for one of the items). This place is a good entry for those who have never had Chinese sour fish soup before. I highly recommend the lemon sour (yellow colored) soup. Perfect for those who don't want anything overwhelming or spicy. The suancai was also very good but could've been less salty. The chewy sweet rice cake was good. I am surprised a lot of their appetizers are on the sweet side. Not expected but it's probably to accompany all the food they serve which is strong in umami flavor. The issues were from the rice. You default get a free 2nd bowl of rice with every M size soup purchase. (L size gets you 2 refills) the rice was hard, and cold. Rice you should be using for fried rice, meaning it was probably leftover. Not a problem but it didn't sit well with the soup. The refill was better, I could tell they freshly cooked it and it was HOT. Otherwise, this place was alright. read more

Fish With You - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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