Found Sal's on TikTok from the Snack Sensei, and I can see why it's his favorite place for a…read moreburger. Sal, the owner, is incredibly sweet and kind. Cute on the inside but we wanted to sit outside. It's cute outside and quiet which was chill. The burger was excellent, cooked medium well, and the sauce was smacking! I'd ask for extra sauce next time because I wanted to drench my burger in it. The onion rings were perfectly crispy--not soggy or oily. The spicy sandwich was fireeeee. Tender, juicy chicken that was seasoned well, and my fries were crispy on the outside with potato goodness on the inside. I'm a fries snob, and these were the best fries I've had at a burger spot.

Stumbled upon Sal's as I was heading home from a Hwy 1 Drive to clear my head. Didn't realize how…read morehungry I was until I was almost to the freeway & still over an hour from home. I debated heading to Curry Up Now for my fave - deconstructed samosa - but checked to see what decent food was closest & here I came. Man, am I glad I did! Amazing burger with halal bacon. Menu runs from beef burgers to chicken sandwiches & a vegan burger. Everything was freshly made to order. Restaurant was clean, modern & vibe was friendly & positive. When I'm back over that way, I'll definitely stop in again, even if just to try their house made lemonade.

Eat here. Thank me later. Excellent Szechuan food in the Peninsula at reasonable prices (in 2023…read moreno less)! Our typical order is the fried chicken with chili peppers, mapo tofu, dry fried string beans, and fish filets in peppercorn soup (it's a green soup with mushrooms). Service is "efficient" which is hopefully exactly what you want if you are looking for a Szechuan restaurant that has good food. IYKYK. If you want good service in an establishment like this, I have a bridge to sell you... Great local business that we have patronized many times over the years, and will continue to do so!

Wow, pleasantly surprised by how good the food is here. Ordered takeout over the phone and food was…read moreready by the time I got there (15min). Spicy bullfrog - generous with bullfrog servings and taste was on point Lamb skewers - minimum 2 skewers per order with a good amount of meat per skewer. Spicy cold jelly - The cold jelly was a good refresher after all the spice. Love the texture. Duck blood curd - a little stingy on the duck blood curd. Probably pass on this.

I usually don't get noodles often, but my friend suggested this spot. I know downtown San Mateo has…read morethe best food, so of course I agreed. This spot is small but spacious, the place was nearly full when we came in. Service is super fast, our food was served before even waiting 5 minutes. We ordered Chili Wontons as well, which we ate before we could take a picture LOL. Both dishes were delicious, I couldn't get enough of the beef broth and the chili noodles. I do wish they served beer just so I could pair it with my meal, but I think they limit drinking so that people are in and out faster.

A great spot when you're craving a hot bowl of noodle soup. It's located in downtown San Mateo, so…read morethere's typically only paid parking (before 6pm). This location is kind of small, so there may be a little bit of a wait on busier days like the weekend. For a party of 2 on a Tuesday night, we only had to wait 5 minutes. Not sure if they're able to accommodate larger groups. The staff are friendly and attentive (but very busy). We ordered their beef noodle soup and chili noodles. I loved how fresh their noodles tasted and both dishes had a lot of flavor. The only thing I didn't love was the meat texture (had a lot of fat). The portions were good and we left very full. I recommend splitting these two dishes so you can try both!

Omg what a find! This place has everything you would expect from a cafe! Nice welcoming…read moreenvironment, delicious food options, patio seating, clean and just an amazing atmosphere. I had the bacon cheddar cheesequiche

A great place to have lunch meet ups with your friends during the weekdays. It is casual and more…read morelike self- serve model (water, prepaid order, grab your own seats). Food wise- it was such a disappointment. First, I had to constantly use the restroom afterwards. Second, both my friend and I didn't really care for their food. She had the pesto turkey crepe and it was soggy at the bottom- crepe was too moist. I had the croffle ham and cheese. Let's just say it was not what I expected. $10 for a plain croissant pressed with a slice of cheese and stored bought ham. Desserts were good but they weren't made there.

Amazing! This is my favorite restaurant in the world. I've stopped eating anywhere else because I'd…read morerather just come here. The chicken shish kebab plate is phenomenal and my go-to. I highly recommend it to EVERYONE. My entire family loves it too! The staff and atmosphere is amazing!! (great music)

I visited on a Friday lunch day. There were about 18 customers sitting and steady flow of takeout…read morecustomer. ORDER Lamb and Beef Gyro Plate ***STARS (stand out qualities) FOOD (4.5/5 stars) -meat quantity was great and quality was decent -salad seemed well balanced with different ingredients aside from greens -rice was the most flavorful SERVICE (4/5 stars) -I arrived early and didn't order right away due to waiting for a large group. Despite that, the staff didn't not give me any issues -they served food pretty quickly -server agreed to take group photo when we asked -service is not outstanding but passable AMBIANCE (4/5 stars) -clean and beautiful decor -good amount of seating for parties of 2-4 and flexibility for larger group party of 10-12 TIPS -easy place to split group with large group since you order and oat before seating Overall, I enjoyed this restaurant and open to coming again!

I had a delivery by WeBox to my office and it did not disappoint. I recently had Mediterranean for…read moredinner and I was craving Mediterranean food again. I ordered the chicken kebab plate...I got good portion of the chicken breast, tzatziki, rice, pita bread and salad. The salad was a bit wilted, but understandable since it was a delivery, came with the order. The chicken was not dry--you would have expected it to be since it was chicken breast. Overall, the food was delicious and I would mot hesitate to eat here again, either by delivery or visiting their San Mateo location. Definitely give them a try!!

If you're in the mood for really good Mediterranean food, I highly recommend Hummus Mediterranean…read moreKitchen. The service is friendly and attentive, and the food is absolutely spot on. The chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the hummus is incredibly smooth and creamy. Don't skip the tzatziki or the spicy sauce -- they're the perfect complements to any dish.

Extremely clean. Even the air vent is clean!!…read more This is our favorite place to come. Watched the World Cup here as well. Affordable, quick, friendly. My fav is the mushroom coconut curry and momo.

We were on a drive ended up in San Mateo downtown and were trying to go to a restaurant which was…read moreclosed due to holiday weekend and ended up here as this was one the few that was open. Hot and sour Soup was very good and different but the quantity was little less. Surprise is they have used tamarind for sour, which mase it unique. Spoiled by the soup we were looking for of our rest of the order and it was quick as not much crowd was there but constant pickup orders, which I can understand as the ambiance is just ok. Manchurian, Chowmein and fried rice were all decent along with Momo,

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Sama…read morehits the sweet spot of delicious drinks, good space to work, and decent surrounding parking options. The Rose Cardamom Honey Latte surprised me because I LOVED IT. It reminded me of a Vietnamese coffee in terms of coffee strength but balanced by sweetness. I was scared it would be too sweet or one flavor would be overpowered, but you can taste everything and the latte is very well balanced. My drink came out super fast after ordering at the register, and the decor is super aesthetic. Lots of good seating options and there are outlets for studying or working.

Sama Coffee Shop in San Mateo understands that a café can be more than a place to consume coffee;…read moreit can be an exercise in atmosphere and appetite. The room is quietly elegant, its Middle Eastern influences expressed through considered décor rather than theatrical excess. There is an appealing sense of decorum here; a place designed to encourage lingering rather than turnover. The coffee is similarly assured. Turkish coffee possesses the requisite depth and bitterness, while the rose-cardamom-honey latte introduces floral sweetness and spice with admirable restraint. The pastries and sweets--particularly the baklava and kunafeh--provide a luxurious counterpoint without descending entirely into confectionery excess. At roughly $10-$20 per person, Sama occupies a sensible price point for an experience that feels considerably more considered than the average neighborhood coffee shop. Sama is, ultimately, a café with a point of view and that is increasingly rare. The service was designed to provide you with a feeling that you're like a beloved family member. Eager to answer all questions asked and make you feel like you're at home.

Fire wings is an absolute hidden gem. I've been coming here for about 8 years now and the food is…read morealways consistent taste wise and quality, always hot and fresh. The staff is very helpful, sometimes I won't know what to get but always end up getting the same garlic parmesan wings and garlic noodles :-) soooo good! Kind of a small space but i never eat there I always get mine to go, but from what i can see its the right space for this wing joint! **I'm not a food critic or an influencer if I have nothing nice to say I won't bring it up, unless I was treated very poorly. I just share my experience or not, sometimes I'll take pictures but I'm not one of those "people".**

It's been a few years since I last ate at Fire Wings and we stopped in with some friends this past…read moreweekend for a catch up and some wings. We shared the 20-pack family meal, which came with 20 wings, 3 flavors, 1 large fries, and 2 dips. We added some mozzarella sticks and fountain drinks. Ordered on the kiosk and the food was ready in about 15 minutes. For the wing flavors, we got the salt and pepper bone-in, regular buffalo boneless and mango habanero boneless. My favorite of them all was easily the salt and pepper. The jalapeno and onion garnish just takes it over the top for me. 10/10 would order every time. The fries and mozzarella sticks were just alright though. While the wings came out hot, the mozz sticks and fries were room temperature, with the fries being a bit floppy. Overall, still a really solid spot to grab wings. Definitely a place I wouldn't hesitate coming back to when I'm craving wings.

Food was delicious, service good even though they were busy. Patio seating for a day with good…read moreweather!

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!