This market may not be your #1, but it gets my respect…read more You see. I haven't been to a large supermarket on the Peninsula that's as well stocked as this place. Not even its siblings. All other supermarkets, except for maybe Fresco in South Bay and Berkeley Bowl in East Bay, have a niche, and you're going to be inconvenienced if what you want to make is outside of that focus. This large market had a dedicated aisle to Latino products, one for Japanese, Central/Eastern European, Southeast Asian - mostly for Filipino and Indonesian products, an aisle EACH! Now, as you may know, Hashi has taken over the market following the retirement of the previous boss under Marina. Apparently the kids don't want to take over haiyaaaa. Not much has changed but necessary renovations are planned, though unfortunately, the European section was down to some canned drinks and Slavic sauerkraut during my recent visit. Other reviews have mentioned how cold it gets inside. During my visit, it was all right, about as same temperature as outside. They don't have a heating system, I guess. Now I understand that Hashi has a focus on Japanese products, but given the physical size and history of this market location, I do wish that its Japanese branding doesn't come at the expense of everything else, especially since there are major competition nearby and we don't need a rat race to the bottom.

2.5 stars After visiting family members in San Mateo, we…read morestopped by the market to pick up some fresh crabs and vegetables before getting on the freeway. Not too familiar with the area, we were unaware of the ownership change. Crabs at $7.99/lb. seem like a reasonable price, vegetables looked fresh. Meats and seafood are priced a little lower than other Asian markets. I was excited to find some sesame candy which reminded me of childhood snack, however there is no expiration date on the good looking box ($4.99). The food court area is being remodeled, we walked around it carefully. The crabs we steamed last night for dinner were pretty good. Today I tried the sesame candy and was very disappointed. As soon as I opened the nicely wrapped candy, the aroma of rancid sesame oil hit me and it tasted bitter.....basically the candy is inedible. I understand it may not be the fault of the market because this item was imported. The lack of expiration date should have given me a warning, my fault. Needless to say we will not be rushing back to shop here anytime soon, hopefully they do a better job on quality control going forward.

Suruki Supermarket is hands down my go-to spot for all things Japanese. They truly have all the…read moreessentials, and the quality is always on point. Their sashimi selection is incredibly fresh, beautifully cut, and perfectly packaged to-go. I'm a huge fan of their tuna--especially the otoro, chutoro, and akami--but you honestly can't go wrong with their salmon, uni, or any of their other fresh fish selections. Their hot food section is just as impressive and made fresh daily. Whether it's chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, salmon teriyaki, sushi bowls, nigiri, chicken karaage, or grilled salmon, everything hits the spot and tastes homemade. What really makes this place special is the family behind it. You'll almost always see Ken, Shu, Misako, or their mother Ryuko, and they make the whole experience feel welcoming and authentic. And if you're into whiskey or just a casual drinker, keep an eye out for their selection--they occasionally carry rare bottles like Yamazaki and Hakushu, which are getting harder to find these days. Overall, Suruki is a gem in San Mateo. Quality, freshness, and great people--what more can you ask for?

Awesome place to get a perfect lunch to bring back home. All sorts of cold and hot Japanese dishes,…read moreand our favorite is the grilled salmon or yellowtail collar for delicious & tender protein. Lots of sushi and sashimi choices, teriyaki bowls and the kid-approved spam musubi appetizers. Suruki is a very popular place in downtown San Mateo, lots of business from locals.

A first time into The Gourmet Corner. Oh my gosh! What a great French culinary store! How did I…read moremiss it all of this time? My last visit involved a bottle of French hard Apple Cider and a tin of lemon candies. But there is so much more left to explore and consume in this store! Including the herbs in those cute cannisters! It's been a while since I had some on the shelf kitchen shelves. Time for more. The entire store is certainly in an understated location. Which it probably why I missed it before now. Easy parking. Friendly owner and employees. Good prices. I'm coming back to The Gourmet Corner!

All French! Good place to go grocery shopping for French groceries plus the guy who works there…read morehelps out with explaining the items

Nice Japanese market. Hadn't been in a long time. Went mostly for their ready to go foods for…read moredinner. Got lots and hubby and I were happy not have make anything for dinner. Got everything I wanted except fruit selection is kind of small and outside the front doors

I was going to rate this place higher for the chirashi bowls and sushi. For those items where you…read morecan see the item, I would recommend grabbing. But to bite into an onigiri and see not even a small amount of tuna filling, a SLIVER of tuna filling, it is deceptive and not right. Put the same energy and amount you do for your chirashi bowl and sushi into all your items. Do better please.

Good market with many good quality products of Turkish brands. I don't like American jam or French…read morebrand at all and I can't eat it. Istanbul market has good quality Turkish jam of various fruit kinds. Also many different kind of feta cheese and also specifically Turkish versions of feta cheese, Ezine white cheese! You can't find it anywhere else and you should definitely try this one. They have also different kinds of good kashkaval cheese. Only thing that was missing was "tulum" cheese. I hope I can find it next time!

Great quality products, very reasonable prices, and the customer service was amazing. The employees…read morewere so friendly, helpful, and professional throughout my visit. You can really tell they care about their customers. I'll definitely be coming back again!

I've been coming here for a few years and absolutely love this market! It's family-owned, and the…read moreowners are always super helpful. One time they didn't have something I usually buy, and when I mentioned it, they ordered it for me. It was there by my next visit! 10/10!! The groceries are super fresh. I love that you can try the fruit if you ask. Plus, they have a juice bar with organic açaí bowls! Highly recommend!!

Awesome! Produce. Awesome dry goods. Awesome! Canned goods. And a variety variety of Frozen…read more Burlingame Farmers Market is definitely one of my favorite local stores. Excellent prices too! And for Halloween 2025, I love the fact that they put the Dracula Blood Oranges front and center in the store. I love blood oranges on any given day anyway.

One of my coworkers said she orders party platters from this restaurant so I decided to try it for…read morelunch one day. The establishment is more of a market with a hot food counter on the side. I ended up ordering the beef shawarma gyro plate with falafel, mujadar, and fried eggplant. My order was ready in less than 15 minutes. I felt I did a good job picking the items in my combo. The flavors of each item were really good. I especially enjoyed how the beef was seasoned though it was a bit on the dry side, but the included white sauce definitely helped moisten it up. Each of the sides had great flavors as well. Overall, the portion size and flavors were great for lunch. I probably could've saved half for another meal but ended up eating it all since it was so good. I definitely will come back to try more items on the menu!

The meat quality has dropped drastically after the new butcher joined. His method of meat handling…read moreis questionable as there has been several occasions where meat bought had gone bad. Please bring the initial butcher who has been transferred to catering. This issue was never there with the initial butcher man who new how to prepare and cut the meat. The new butcher doesn't even know how to cut and clean the meat. Very disappointing I just hope no one gets sick.

An absolutely wonderful experience at Del' Oliva last weekend! I was over at my friend's house for…read morelunch and she shared with me a recent purchase of a pear white balsamic vinegar that left me speechless! We ended up going to Burlingame that same day so I could try it out for myself. Metered street parking at and located in downtown Burlingame, Del' Oliva is quaint and offers gourmet olive oils and vinegars. Their products are fresh and their customer service is top tier. Immediately welcomed upon entering by the owners and shared with us a few samples and combinations of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars on tap. You can taste the fruits in their vinegars. Fantastic variations that would elevate your dishes. I picked up a lime infused olive oil and pear white balsamic vinegar. Overall, would recommend checking out for all foodies and home cooks!

If you want quality olive oil with a personalized sales experience, Del'Oliva is the place to come…read moreto. The owner took his time to ask about our needs and preferences and gave us a few tastings of things he thought we would like and everything he gave us was spot on. I came in wanting to get one bottle of olive oil but ended up with 3 olive oils and 1 balsamic and I have no regrets. I had my two kids with me as well and he was very kind to them, giving them cookie samples and making them an olive/balsamic blend that tasted just like raspberry chocolate which they loved. Definitely a place to come to for your olive oil needs!

This new marketplace has amazing selections for Japanese and Korean food…read more You can find all sorts of freshly made food, heated up and ready to eat. My favorites are the uni and sashimi. I also love the onigiri and daifuku. What I didn't realize is they have a small section for discounted/clearance food! I tried once with fresh squid. Salmon, tuna, and clams and it was delicious (make sure to eat it same day!). Definitely worth going to and grabbing some food and drinks. There is a small section where you can sit down and eat the food.

This review pertains to the ramen section of the supermarket. I was delighted to hear about its…read morerecent opening; however, I noticed that the staff may benefit from additional training. The individual taking my order seemed a bit unsure and had some challenges, despite the menu being readily available. There were moments when she needed to ask her colleagues for guidance, which led to a 5-minute wait before my order was placed. It appeared that other customers were having similar experiences. I waited patiently for my order, even as four other customers received their meals ahead of me. After a 25-minute wait, I inquired about my order, which finally arrived. I had ordered chicken and tonkatsu ramen, but received only one set of chopsticks and a spoon. I took the opportunity to speak with the manager regarding my concerns about staff training. I suggested that, should they face challenges with timely order fulfillment, it might be beneficial to pause taking on new orders until they can catch up. The staff seemed to be under significant pressure, which affected the overall atmosphere. While it's understandable that they may be navigating a busy environment, I believe that management could improve the situation. The food itself was satisfactory, but I found the tonkatsu ramen to have an unbalanced ratio of broth to cream, with a bit too much cream for my taste. I hope they can enhance their service to better align with Japanese standards of precision and dedication. I truly appreciate this establishment and look forward to seeing improvements in the future.