Service, ambiance, and food were all amazing! I loved the curry with duck and the khao pad mun nuer. read more

Mahasan - Thai Near Me - San Mateo, California

Great food and ambience ! We look forward to trying more dishes.Our service was excellent and the restaurant is very tastefully decorated as well.Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Solid cuisine, not quite the hype but still very good food and spotty service. We made reservations and came when it opened on a weekday - could have walked in then but it filled up soon after so reservations are advised. Four of us ordered : - Duck curry with lychees (5/5) : Standout dish of the night, the curry had depth of flavor and was sweet but not overly so, with perfectly cooked duck - Wing Zaap (2/5): while cooked well, we did not like the dry spice flavoring on the wings - it tasted like eating too much spice by itself instead of being well integrated into the meat. - Khao Pad Mun Nuer aka ribeye with garlic fried rice (4.5/5): Fried rice had a lovely flavor which matched well with the perfectly cooked steak on top. Didn't seem very Thai but was still delicious, though not as exciting as some of the rest of the menu - Pla Tod Nam Pla aka deep fried fish (4.5/5): at first it seemed a little dry but with the sauce and continued bites it really grew on us. - Thai Tea Bingsu (4/5): Decent dessert but not so special we would order it again. - Thai Tea (2/5): much sweeter than the bingsu, in fact way too sweet. Not sure what happened here The only spicy dish we had were the wings which was a little disappointing, but the flavors were on point except for a couple items. Service was disjointed - it was hard to get the servers' attention, they weren't very efficient in their movements and how they delivered or cleaned up plates. However it's a nice addition to downtown San Mateo and we would return. read more

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Food was yummy and flavorful. My favorite dishes here were the burnt butter toast and pad thai. Burnt butter toast was a perfect mix of hot crunchy toast and cold ice cream. Papaya salad tasted good as well. Lychee duck curry was an interesting try, never thought I'd ever see that combination but it surprisingly works together. The restaurant interior was very nice as well! read more

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3.5 stars. Food is tasty, but the service knocked down our rating. Our party of 5 came shortly after 5pm on a Friday and were seated about 1 hour after adding ourselves to the Yelp waitlist. After we were seated, it took them over 15 minutes to bring water or acknowledge our table. Throughout the meal, they repeatedly asked us what dishes we haven't received, which gave off an unorganized vibe. I think forcing a minimum 20% tip for mid service is pretty wild. Looks like other reviews agree. We enjoyed the food overall. We would pass on the papaya salad and appetizers next time. They were tasty, but not very worth the prices. The standouts of the night were the beef tallow fried rice and the spicy crab noodle (they did not skimp on the crab). Mahasan is new, so I definitely understand they are probably working out the kinks still. I am hoping they can smooth out the bumps in service, because the food is good! read more

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Cute interior aesthetics! Food we ordered: 1. Crispy pork belly ($13) this portion was a lot smaller than we expected, but ended up being the best dish of the three we ordered. It's tiny pork belly pieces that pairs well with the sauce in comes with. 2. Lychee duck curry ($30 + $3 for rice) The presentation was nice and the curry flavor is good. I'm not sure if I'm just not a fan of the duck, but it tasted a little gamey. 3. Kee mow ribeye ($33) This unfortunately didn't meet my expectations. The noodles were a bit soggy and the ribeye didn't have much flavor. We had to use the sauce from the crispy pork appetizer to dip with this meat. I'd skip this in the future. Overall, it's a little pricier than regular Thai restaurants, but it was still a cute place for lunch/dinner. read more

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I heard about this place because people kept saying it's a Khao Tiew's dupe, so of course I had to try it. They usually have a waitlist, but we arrived around 8:20 PM, close to closing time, so luckily we were seated right away. The food came out about 25-30 minutes after we ordered, which wasn't too bad. Once I took my first bite, I immediately forgot about the wait. Here's what we got: Khao Pad Mun Nuer: My most favorite dish! The steak fried rice with cured egg yolk was incredible. I actually think it's even better than Khao Tiew's version because Mahasa's fried rice wasn't greasy at all, yet it was full of flavors, and the steak portions were very generous. Spicy Crab Noodles: Not overly spicy like I expected, and the noodles were perfectly seasoned. The crab portion was a little small, but crab is expensive, so I can understand. Lychee Duck Curry: Another excellent. The curry was rich and flavorful, and the duck was incredibly tender and juicy. I absolutely loved this dish. Overall, I had a fantastic experience here. I honestly enjoyed this place even more than Khao Tiew (no shade!) Between how close it is to my place, not having to wait 1.5 hours like I usually do at Khao Tiew, and the very similar food quality, Mahasan definitely become my new favorite Thai restaurants. read more

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Still dreaming about Mahasan !! Food is pretty and delicious, service was excellent, and it's pretty inside. be prepared for a bit of a wait but there's a yelp wait list tablet to put your name down. plenty of places to walk around nearby if you do wait :) The Thai tea was a bit too creamy for my taste, the stand out dishes were the roti and the khao pad mun nuer (fried rice with ribeye steak) Definitely would come back and need to try their dessert! read more

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Mahasan offers a modern take on Thai cuisine with creative flavors and beautiful presentation. The crispy pawn was perfectly crunchy and the duck curry was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The crab fried rice was so so, while the dessert was definitely a highlight--warm, buttery toast topped with creamy ice cream and caramel sauce made for the perfect ending. The restaurant has a stylish atmosphere and the food came out looking amazing. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the service could have been a bit more attentive and the pacing between dishes felt slightly inconsistent. Overall, it's still a great spot for modern Thai food read more

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We've been eyeing Mahasan for a while, so we were thrilled to grab an early Sunday dinner here with friends. Arriving as a party of four just before 6:00 PM, we were 3rd on the walk-in waitlist. We were quoted 5 minutes, but it ended up taking closer to 30--so be prepared for a bit of a wait, as it's a popular new spot! At the time of writing, they only take reservations for parties of 8 or more, though between the long walk-in wait and how rich the dishes are, bringing a large group to share everything really feels like the ideal way to dine here. Located in downtown San Mateo, parking is easy enough with several lots and street parking nearby. The space is tastefully decorated; our friends even remarked that it felt a bit like an elegant afternoon tea spot. The service throughout our meal was delightful. Overall, we really enjoyed the food. My personal favorites were the Hoi Jor (crispy tofu-skin rolls filled with shrimp and pork) and the crispy pork belly. The pork belly portion is on the smaller side, but honestly, it's so rich that the portion size was spot-on. We also tried the Khao Pad Mun Nuer (ribeye fried rice with garlic chips), which reminded us of a similar dish at Kemiri. Because it's fried in beef fat, it's undeniably rich and comforting (definitely not a guilt-free dish! lol)--we liked it, though it didn't quite reach top-favorite status for us. Lastly, the lychee duck curry was good--a great alternative if you're not a fan of traditional pineapple--though it carried a bit more heat than we expected. The Thai tea bingsoo was cute; it basically is a Thai ice tea in another form. Overall, a great meal and a welcome addition to San Mateo! read more

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Absolutely Stunning and Beautiful! Loved the decor. We had reservations and were seated immediately when we got there. Staff are attentive. They're always walking around to make sure your cups are filled with water and checking to see if you need anything. We were pretty impressed with the food. We ordered: Pad see ew Pad Thai Zaap Wings Thai Tea The pad see ew was so good! You can taste the slight char on the noodles. The pad Thai was also really yummy. The zaap wings were the star of the show. Crispy and SEASONED! The seasoning reminds me of larb seasoning. The Thai tea wasn't too sweet which we liked. Overall a great place to dine. Everyone dining in seemed casual but you can absolutely do a nice date night or celebrate special occasions here. read more

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37 minute wait from the time we placed our order to the one and only appetizer (a plain roti) appearing on the table is insane. I took timestamps of when we first put our name on the waitlist until we left the restaurant. (See screenshot.) We ordered, as mentioned, the roti, and then the khao pad mun nuer, and a khao soi. The khao soi was (agreeably to other reviews) salty! The khao pad mun nuer was plain for $33. If you thought this place was comparable to another place you may know about in SF, it's sadly not. read more

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Came here on a Tuesday night around 5:30PM with two friends for my belated birthday dinner. This is such a cute spot with nice interior for girls night out or date night. I originally picked this place because the menu had a lot of dishes you don't normally see at most Thai restaurants. The food actually reminded me of Khao Tiew at West Portal in San Francisco but if I had to choose between the two, I think I'd give Mahasan the slight edge. The flavors here felt more balanced and never got too sweet or too salty. The service here was also excellent and quick even with full house. * Roti - You get to choose between yellow or green curry. Our server recommended the yellow curry, and I'm so glad we listened because it was so so good! * Garlic Rice with Ribeye - The garlic rice was really fragrant without being overpowering, and I liked that it didn't have any burnt garlic taste. My only complaint was the ribeye. It was cooked nicely but could've used a little seasoning, even just some salt, to bring out the flavor of the meat. * Lychee Duck Curry - Our favorite! The curry had a really nice balance of savory and sweet, and the duck was super tender without tasting too fatty. This dish doesn't come with rice, so you'll have to order that separately. We ended up eating the curry with the garlic rice and ribeye, and everything actually paired really well together. * Papaya Salad - Pretty standard. It was good, but I personally would've liked a little more spice and a bit more sourness. We really enjoyed everything. I'm looking forward to trying more dishes next time! read more

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Got resys on a Tuesday night at 6 and still a pretty full house. Staff were friendly and kind. Review might be a little hard after traveling to Thailand but definitely still a great restaurant. Wing zapp- Spicy and sour, very popular, was even available in the McDonald's and other fast food places in Thailand. Did great here with the flavors. 5/5 Roti dip- can never go wrong with roti dip! Dipping sauce was perfectly complimented with it. 5/5 Tom yum: good choice if you want soup but honestly hard to rate compared to Thailand. ?/5 Pad Thai: it's good, wasn't an amazing standout. Was a little sour for me after having the real deal but maybe it's for the American palette. 3.5/5 Lychee duck curry- the sauce really stood out here, it was delicious along with the rendered duck breast. 5/5 Kee mao ribeye- good overall but I'd skip this, just not worth $33 imo but if you love it to go for it! 3/5 Pla Tod Nam Pla- friend ordered it, I'm not much of a fish person . ?/5 Burnt butter toast-after having Kaya toast at khao tiew in west portal, I was most excited about this but it didn't give me that ecstasy feeling. The toast was little more "toasted " than we'd have liked. 3.5/5 read more

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Got the papaya salad, roti, pad Thai, crab fried rice, and rib eye! Everything was all flavorful and delicious! We all loved them. Got the papaya salad in medium. Roti was flaky. Pad Thai was flavorful. Crab fried rice was so good. Rib eye was perfectly cooked and tender. Service was kind and attentive. Place is aesthetically pleasing. Parking isn't too bad. read more

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New Thai place in Downtown San Mateo that we've been seeing on IG. Cute decor from the Roman-inspired columns to the little table lamps. Taste-wise, it was good! Though not sure if we would actively seek it out again but if people wanted to go, we'd go back lol. Our fav was the Crab Fat Fried Rice -- fragrant and good amount of crab. Pad Kee Mow with Ribeye was a close second -- the ribeye had the right amount of char. They were out of their Pla Tod Nam Pla (barramundi fried fish) unfortunately but it looked good online. A little pricey especially given the portions but tasty. Wish there was more meat/protein. Make sure to make a reservation. We also got: - Roti Dip: more of a Chinese pancake (cong you bing) than a roti but tasty still. We got it with yellow curry. - Grilled Squid: really tasty but expensive given the amount you get - Garlic Prawn: comes with 4 big pieces (they separate the shrimp from its skin and fry both) -- good but a little too fried, probably better to share and eat 1 piece per person, probably would have been too much fried stuff if we had gotten the Pla Tod Nam Pla too. - Lychee Duck Curry: this was the dish we saw the most on IG. Really rich coconut milk curry that was tasty and fills you up fast so we couldn't finish it (also would be unwise given our lactose intolerance lol). Lychees were a nice touch of sweet. - Thai Tea Bingsu: served with condensed milk and grass jelly that you can pour in yourself. Good bingsu texture on top with shaved almonds, slightly icy on portions on the bottom. read more

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Had a nice dining experience with hubby at Mahasan. We started with the roti paired with a rich, creamy curry dip. It was the perfect appetizer! Yum! The papaya salad was fresh, crisp, and had just the right balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. I love it! We also had the shrimp Pad Thai. It was flavorful, cooked perfectly, and they put good amount of shrimp. The food was beautifully presented, the portions were generous, and the service was warm and attentive. Will definitely try other food in the menu. read more

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Food was super delicious but service was a bit lacking in terms of checking in on us. My friend and I felt a bit rush during dinner. We had a 5:30 reservation and finished dinner around 6:40. The moment we stopped eating to take a quick break before eating again the server came over to ask if we are done eating and need boxes when we didn't request it yet. Just the food alone, I would rate it a 4.5. Everything was in the pricier side but all the dishes we had were super yummy. read more

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Great interior and atmosphere Love how upscale Thai restaurant but not expensive Perfect size for family. We ordered a lot of dishes to try out - papaya salad - wing zaap - khao pad mun nuer - garlic prawn - grilled squid - pla tod num pla - moo tod num pla - pad thai with shrimps A must is their desserts!!! Sooooooo yummy I would recommend and come back soon Great service even though it was busy today read more

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Was curious about this place that had replaced Vespucci, and finally had the time (and funds) to try it out! The atmosphere was very clean and fancy. I especially liked the Chandeliers and Wine Rack (even though I don't partake myself). The service was even better. Checked in more than once to make sure things were going well, and constantly refilled my water glass. Very nice as well! As for the food, everything was pricy, but the portions and deliciousness made it more than worth it. The Pink Milk drink had a mild floral taste that the sweetness perfectly complimented. The Garlic Prawn was the right amount of crunchy and juicy, and the Crab Fat Fried Rice was super flavorful and just the right amount of moist. Finally, the Burnt Milk Toast lived up to its name. Took a few bites, but I ended up loving it in the end! Will definitely comeback in the future for the Fried Rice alone! read more

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**Ambiance:** I arrived about 10 minutes before opening during the restaurant's soft opening and was able to secure a spot in the first seating without a reservation. The dining room filled up quickly and appeared to be at capacity within about 15 minutes of opening, which speaks to the excitement surrounding the new spot. The decor is modern, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, creating a welcoming atmosphere. **Food:** The menu delivers bold flavors and satisfying dishes that should easily satisfy any Thai food craving. We started with the fried shrimp appetizer, which was crispy, flavorful, and a great way to begin the meal. The Khao Soi was the standout for me--rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful. It's the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out and keeps you coming back for another bite. **Service:** The service team was attentive and personable throughout the experience. The staff offered thoughtful recommendations and took the time to explain menu items, which made ordering much easier. Their guidance was especially helpful for deciding between several tempting options. read more

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We came here on a Sunday night for dinner. I recommend coming with a reservation as there was a long waitlist (and wait), but with the reservation, we were seated with little to no wait. The ambiance was very beautiful and aesthetic and the plates and dish ware were all so cute! We ordered: - Wing Zaap - This was delicious and spiced very well! It wasn't incredibly spicy, but the tangy almost slightly sour flavor was very delicious and the chicken was very tender. - Roti Drip - Not my favorite roti, but still solid - roti was crunchy and the curry was pretty decent. - Pad Kee Mow (with chicken) - The Pad Kee Mow was fantastic! It was very spicy and the chicken was delicious and very tender to eat. Overall very flavorful! - Thai Tea Bingsu - It was a fun dessert! The Thai tea part was surprisingly not very sweet, you can taste the flavor, it just wasn't very sweet. The condensed milk didn't add much in terms of flavor (or sweetness) but the grass jelly was a fun addition. It is definitely a dish that is meant to be shared between 2-3 easily. Overall, I had a great time eating here and will be back to try more items from the menu! read more

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Had a reservation at 5 pm and the place was already packed with first seating. We ordered and it took about 25 mins before our first dish came out. Luckily the tables weren't too close together and it was comfortable to sit. Crispy pork belly - the pork belly was very dry. Portion was very small. the dipping sauce it came with was good and made the crispy pork belly less dry. Tom Yum noodle soup - perfect balance of spiciness and sourness. It had minced pork, fish ball slices and meatballs. Basil Nuer Toon - flavorful beef shank but the beef shank was pretty dry as well. Lychee duck curry - the best dish here! The duck was tender and the lychee curry was creamy and flavorful. The lychee added a nice hint of sweetness. Spicy eggplant - it was good, just your usual Thai eggplant dish. Crab fried rice - moist, full of flavor, and the crab was fresh. Thai tea bingsu - great on a hot day! It was on the sweeter side but the grass jelly add nice texture to the soft ice. read more

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The reservation system through Yelp made our experience great! It was easy to book for a party of 5 on a Thursday night and we got to the restaurant 15 minutes early and got seated immediately. We ordered quite a few dishes including the roti dip, crispy pork belly, lychee duck curry, crab fat fried rice, tom kha kai, papaya salad, pad thai, cabbage and bacon, and the asparagus with shrimp. Nothing was particularly amazing, but it nothing was bad. We were able to ask our server if we could make some dishes non-spicy too. They were able to do this with our papaya salad. However, they were unable to change the spice level of the duck curry. In addition, the menu said the tom kha kai soup should not be spicy, but it was spicy when it arrived!! That was a bit disappointing for us. Overall, we were excited to try the lychee duck curry, but it wasn't a surprise that the curry itself did not have lychee flavor. The curry and other two dishes also don't come with rice so we ordered jasmine rice separately. Service was good, but there's an automatic large party fee of 20%. The restaurant does get pretty crowded so it was loud inside. It was hard to talk to each other because of the noise level. read more

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Everyone that has reviewed so far about the food, I completely understand your opinions and thoughts. Everyone's taste preferences vary and it can get quite subjective. However, everyone who has trashed the service being slow or whatnot, ya'll tripping. Mahasan is still at a soft opening so they are probably figuring out kinks, training new staff, streamlining processes, and learning as they go. I implore you to be more considerate and give them some grace. That being said, my party of 4 visited without a reservation on a Saturday night around 6PM. We put down our name and had to wait maybe 20 minutes and promptly got seated. We did not have to wait too long for them to roll back around to take our orders. I didn't end up taking pictures of everything that we ordered but the meal was quite memorable and I overall enjoyed the dishes. Pros - 1) They frequently refilled our water. I am sorry to hear previous yelpers who went and felt they were ignored. Perhaps they are improving on this point. I felt my water glass was always with water whenever I was thirsty. 2) The Ribeye and Crispy Prawns were the highlight for me. Flavorful and not dry at all. The instant noodles kinda worked with the Ribeye and I'm all for it. 3) The ambience was really nice. There was a lot of space for tables and seating, especially since they took out the bar area from the previous establishment. 4) The servers checked up on us twice to make sure everything was okay. I have to say, they seem willing to take feedback and want to improve for guests. Great service. 5) They use real flowers for decoration...felt that was a nice touch. Cons - Little if any but... 1) The chicken in the Pad See Ew was way too dry. I don't know which part of the chicken they used (breast?) but it was not very good. 2) Waiting area is a bit cramped. Not sure how they can accommodate this but it's definitely not a major bad point. 3) The entrance door...while we were waiting, we watched as multiple parties got confused on how to push the door open. The handle is one of those old style locks where you have to use your thumb to push down and it opens. Not everyone is familiar with these which I would recommend they replace it, put a sign, or at least leave the door open? Some guy almost slammed the door lol. Overall, I'm down to try Mahasan again and try their other dishes. I'd love to see how they improve over these next few weeks :) It's nice to have Thai food in downtown San Mateo! read more

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I stumbled across Mahasan on TikTok, and I'm so glad I did. We walked in a little over an hour before closing, and the space was beautiful--classy and polished, but still warm and inviting rather than stuffy. I had my heart set on the roti with yellow curry, but they were out, so you better believe that's what I'll be ordering next time. We started with the pork belly appetizer, which was good and somehow got better the more we ate, but it was not the standout dish. That title easily goes to the lychee duck red curry, which genuinely blew my mind. The flavor was incredible, the spice level was perfect, and the duck was cooked beautifully. My only complaint was that we were not given knives, so we had to cut the duck with our spoons, which was less than ideal. I honestly would have drunk the curry if that were socially acceptable. We did have to order $12 worth of rice to have enough for the curry, which was slightly disappointing. I understood the initial $6 charge, but a complimentary top-up for such a basic Thai staple would have been a nice touch. We also ordered the shrimp pad Thai, which was very solid and something I would happily get again. Overall, Mahasan was a great find, and I'm already planning what to order next time. read more

As much as I'm sad there is no longer a shabu place in downtown SM, Mahasan is the BEST new establishment to take its place! Initially came here with my best friend and her family for her birthday. From the first sip of their thai tea, I knew it was going to be good. Order their papaya salad, khao pad mun neur, and crispy pork belly. We got a few other items when we came with my friends, but these 3 dishes + their tea stand out the most for my husband and I. We've come 2 more times since & order these dishes to share. I literally crave this place ugh. SO GOOD. read more

Mahasan - Thai Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Made a reservation for 5 people on Thurs for dinner and luckily we did since it was super crowded! They do wait for your full party to arrive before seating you and I did see a party with a dog being turned away (very nicely) so not dog friendly. It did get a bit loud as it was quite crowded, but the vibes were still fun. Drinks ordered: Lychee Iced Tea (9/10): delicious but on the sweeter side, tasted more like canned lychee syrup than fresh lychee which I personally enjoyed. Not saying that's how it's made, but it was of that sweetness level Thai Iced Tea (9/10): A classic and very delicious. Also on the sweet side like it should be Food Ordered: Golden Tofu (9/10): I love deep fried tofu and their sweet chili sauce paired so well with it Fried Cheese (9/10): loved how it was in wonton wrapping as it really had a crunch and the cheese pull was AMAZING Khao Pad Mun Nuer (10/10): best thing on the menu that we tried!! Ribeye was cooked perfectly and the rice was too good Lychee Duck Curry (7/10): I liked the concept but there wasn't any lychee taste unless you ate the lychee chunk. Overall flavor was good though Spicy Crab Noodle (7/10): was good but nothing super memorable in comparison Tom Yum Noodle Soup (6/10): I normally love tom yum, but this one wasn't it for me. There was a lot of spice especially on the bottom, but I wouldn't get this again personally and would try other things instead Papaya Salad (9/10): super refreshing and very good flavor!! Also had a nice crunch Asparagus w/ shrimp (6/10): the asparagus was definitely on the harder side but flavor was okay The service was wonderful and the server who helped take our group photo was wonderful with trying to get all the different angles. I plan on coming back but will try new things!! read more

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CHICKEN WINGS FOR THE WIN(G)! Had reservations for a party of 2 on Sunday 5:15 pm. Highly recommend getting a reservation as the Yelp waitlist indicated a ~1.5-hour wait. To-go orders had an estimated wait time of an hour. What we got: - Wing Zaap ~ lives up to the hype! Dry seasoning of tangy, spicy, and salty. Wings were crispy, but juicy on the inside. This got my lips tingly and my mouth drooling for more! Highly recommend. - Pla Tod Nam Pla (whole, deep-fried fish) ~ THIS. The fish was well fried, with crispy skin and soft flesh. Sweetened fish sauce coated the fish, bringing out the sweetness of the meat. The seafood sauce that accompanied the dish was a stand-alone star! This dish sells out every night, and I can see why! We managed to grab the last one early in the dinner service, so I recommend grabbing an early reservation for this dish! - Khao Pad Mun Nuer ~ quite salty and mushy. Maybe we went on an off day, as the wet and mochi-like rice was the subject of conversation for two other tables. The steak was cooked well, but lacked color and char. - Lychee Duck Curry ~ Decently spicy and rich in coconut curry. Lychee cuts through the spice pretty well, and the tomatoes add a refreshing contrast to the creaminess of the curry. Duck was slightly chewy. Unfortunately, the rice from the fried rice was too salty and overshadowed this dish. I recommend getting regular rice for this dish. But given that this dish took an hour for us to get, it wasn't worth the wait. All in all, the dishes were hit-or-miss. Of what's ordered, I would highly recommend the Wing Zaap and Pla Tod Nam Pla (whole, deep-fried fish). Other dishes came out somewhat slow or weren't enticing enough. For a 5:15 pm reservation, and the order was submitted by 5:30 pm, we didn't get our last dish until 6:25 pm. The entire dining experience took 2 hours, but the decor made the experience more entertaining. Hats off to the silly goose painting with the cowboy hat! read more

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pretty solid place since it's so hard to find good thai food here in south bay! i would say all the dishes we tried were pretty decent! our only complaint is that when the food isn't so warm anymore, they did became quite salty. roti was also prolly one of the worst dish of the night bc it was hella salty from the getgo! thai tea bingsu was amazing end to the meal as well! def would return! read more

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I dined at Mahasan during its soft opening, so this review is a little late. But my experience was wonderful for a restaurant that had only been open for just two days at the time. It's difficult to find a local place that serves Khao Soi, so it was exciting to see they had it on their menu. The flavor of the soup was rich and delicious! It was almost exact to the dish we had in Chiang Mai. The tom yum noodle soup however was not sour enough for me but the waitress had made sure to check in and offer me limes to add. Tom yum is my favorite Thai dish but unfortunately this one did not satisfy my craving. The soup had a more umami taste rather than the sourness I was familiar with. The staff were very kind and even asked us for feedback, which we were glad to offer. For dessert, there were two options and we opted for the Thai tea bingsu. Delicious! One of the best desserts I've ever had. It came with a side of condensed milk and grass jelly. So refreshing after a nice dinner. The restaurant itself feels high scale, it's quiet, well decorated and the experience of dining here is wonderful! The staff are attentive and respectful. Our water glasses were never left empty. I'd love to come back to try the lychee duck curry and other entrees on the menu! read more

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Came on a Friday night around 8, waited about 30 minutes to be seated. Maybe because it was their first couple days open but when we went, it took 35 minutes for my wife's entree to come and another 25 minutes for my food after that. Khao Pad Kun Nuer: 4/5 The flavors were there and the tallow fattiness umami was noticeable. The steak slices were also perfectly rendered with a balance of meat and fat. I wish I could say I enjoyed everything but it was just a bit too salty. Panang Curry with Shrimp: 3/5 Had really nice aromatic curry smell and tasted great. However, the dish only consisted of curry sauce and the fried prawns. I think some garnishment or vegetables would help give the dish some more layers. Overall, definitely worth a try but try coming during off hours to avoid long waits. read more

Mahasan - Khao Pad Mun Nuer - Thai Near Me - San Mateo, California

Trendy Thai spot with amazing flavors. The decor and ambience is well done but the service was on the slow side. Make sure you make a reservation as there is usually a bit of a wait during peak hours! Now for the food - each appetizer and main entree we got was fantastic from the pork belly to the roti. The panang curry was incredibly flavorful, and the crispy prawns were cooked to perfection. The Thai tea bingsu was tasty as well. Definitely will be coming back. read more

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Probs my new favorite Thai spot in the Peninsula. Everything I had here was SO good! We were looking for a restaurant to host a team dinner (~13 people) and made reservations over the phone. Making reservations was a bit more difficult than I would've expected... it took so many call attempts before we were finally able to reach someone. Some highlights: + Wing Zaap ($14) (5/5): I loooove a crispy wing and this definitely hit the spot. The dry rub was delicious and seasoned perfectly, it has a huge kick to it so be mindful if you don't have a huge spice tolerance. + Panang Curry w/ Crispy Prawns ($25) (5/5): The panang curry was rich and had so much depth to it! The crispy prawns were equally delicious and fried perfectly. I'd order this again! + Spicy Crab Noodle ($30) (4/5): This felt like a fancier pad thai since it was essentially pad thai with crab paste lol. HUGE portion that I'd share in the future but this definitely hit the spot and wasn't too spicy. Food came out quite slowly; we were a bigger party, but everything came at different times so it made the timing of our meal a little awkward. I do wish they were a bit more proactive about clearing empty dishes too, because it was getting hard to fit everyone's meals on the table. They're still new so they're definitely working past the hiccups, but luckily everyone was happy with their meals. I personally loved how unique and vast the menu was - I had so much trouble ordering because everything just sounded too good. read more

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I didn't know this place was affiliated with Taste of Glory in SM with long lines as well. They just opened 3 weeks ago as Soft Opening, they clearly did not expect to have a line still even an hour before closing. Wait was long, no one answered the phone nor any website available yet. So we decided to just stop by since there's only 2 of us it would be easier to be seated, nope it wasn't we still had to wait but not as bad. Food was good but a bit on the salty side not sure if they were just in a rush and they ran out of eggs and other food in the menu like the Duck Curry. They tried to do the best they can to provide good service to accommodate the inconvenience and offered free desserts and discounts to other tables. Obviously they were short staff and not prepared for the overwhelming response but as any new establishments there's a lot of kinks to iron out. The photos on Yelp did not match the the actual food or like I said they were bomb rushed or just cooked it differently. The prices were not cheap and we'll give it another shot and hopefully the food will be less salty next time. read more

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Mahasan is downtown San Mateo's latest and arguably hottest restaurant, based on the wait times on a recent Friday evening. They were quoting 1.5 hour waits if you didn't have a reservation. Fortunately, I did and I was seated within 5 mins of arriving. The interior has been nicely revised and updated since I believe there was an Italian restaurant in this same space before Mahasan moved in. For my first visit here, I shared their Pad Kee Mow, Green Curry(includes chicken and eggplant), and the Shrimp & Asparagus. I also had their Strawberry Lemonade drink. Warning to those that have a lower tolerance for spicy food to ask about each dish's default spice levels. For me, their default levels were perfect, but I do like spice in my dishes. Everything I ordered was authentic, fresh and quite simply delicious. For the time being, getting a spot on a weekend will take some work. I do believe they have staying power so this could become my regular go-to Thai restaurant in downtown San Mateo. read more

My friends and I got here around 6:45pm for dinner. We put our names down on the waitlist and went through a 45 minute wait to get seated. The hostess was kind enough to let us know when to anticipate getting seated at our table. I ordered the Yellow Curry. It has bone-in chicken which makes this one of the few places that I know serves their chicken like that. You do have to order a side of rice separately if you want to eat that alongside the curry. The chicken was really good as well as the curry broth. I do wish there were more potatoes throughout the bowl. The spice level was mild. This place is relatively new and has only been open for about a month at the time of writing this review. Some appetizer items were not available because they have been very popular such as the Crispy Pork Belly and the Roti Dip. The staff was very kind- we were celebrating a birthday and they brought out a small bowl of ice cream with a candle to help us celebrate. The inside of the place was very clean and modern. It can get pretty busy with parking, but there are a lot of parking spots and structures in the surrounding area. read more

Mahasan - Yellow Curry - Thai Near Me - San Mateo, California

Good, only few vegetarian options (spring roll, tofu, eggplant, and fried rice). Ambiance was nice and service was good. read more

Mahasan - Eggplant - Thai Near Me - San Mateo, California

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24 hours later and im still thinking about those wings! I'm certain this place will become really popular soon so im glad I got to give it a try before they do. we got there on Wednesday around 6pm with no wait, but the restaurant filled up almost within the hour. the decor in the restaurant was really cute but I think they could fill it up with a few more tables and seats to accommodate more people over time. service was really great as well as the wait staff came by multiple times to check in and refill our waters. we got the wing zaap and crispy pork belly to start. the wings were definitely spicy but so well fried and so full of flavor. it had a seasoning that was pretty unique since I've never had that elsewhere. also amazed at how crispy it stayed even at the end of our meal. the crispy pork belly was a tad salty but it came with a sauce that was very flavorful and had a tang to it as well. we also got the lychee duck curry and chicken pad kee mao. the curry doesn't come with rice so definitely get a side of rice to soak up that delicious curry. duck was also perfectly cooked and tender. I personally could use more noodles in the pad kee mao but overall still a very solid dish especially considering the spice level it came with. I find it so rare now that thai places serve food that is actually spicy. I will definitely be coming back to try out the rest of their menu! read more

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New Thai place that is 5 stars all around! The decor and ambiance have a nice European feel that makes for a cute date spot or fancy friend hang. Food was sooo good and unique! The winners: - Khao pad mun nuer - beef tallow fried rice was so flavorful and comes with tender ribeye - Lychee duck curry - add a bowl of rice to sop up every last drop of the curry - Pad kee mow - a classic done well Service was excellent. All staff were friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed ourselves and had dessert which caused us to lag a little past closing time but were not hurried out. read more

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