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    4.2 (30 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Imelda M.

    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.

    Yellow Curry
    Seth E.

    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.

    menu may 2026
    Jessica L.

    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!

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    Emily C.

    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.

    Khao pad man nuer (beef tallow fried rice topped with ribeye and egg yolk) - sooo good
    Angel L.

    Delicious & great service. Can totally see it becoming super popular. There aren't a lot of tables. For now no wait on a Monday. In my humble opinion comparable or even better than Khao Tiew in SF. Street parking only. 4.5/5 Pad Kee Mao - got the chicken & spicy level. Solid! 5/5 Duck Curry - Sauce was perfect. Creamy, and not too sweet. I personally liked the added lychee. Duck was tender. Rice doesn't come automatically, so def add rice on the side for it 5/5 Khao pad man nuer (steak + rice in a clay pot) - I can see people potentially saying not enough flavor but honestly it's the fragrance / aroma of it all. It's a subtle balance. The yolk adds creaminess and overall the flavor with the ribeye and rice made a perfect bite. Don't see this as "fried rice". Delish! Adding to my rotation and back for dessert next time. Food done well (not just presentation).

    Kamonluk R.

    I'm 100% Thai, and this is the best new Thai restaurant in San Mateo trust me!!! I felt like I was eating fine dining at an affordable price. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, and the prices and taste were both so good!!!!!! The staff were so friendly and funny I love them! I highly recommend the lychee duck curry and the burnt butter toast.

    khao pad mun nuer (beef tallow fried rice)
    Christine L.

    overall a pretty solid and authentic Thai spot and not oily at all, best in san mateo imo came on a Sunday for 7, we were the last large group allowed in, was about an hour wait. they were sold out of favorites like the lychee duck curry and dishes using the pad Thai noodles so come early if you want to try those. service was good but they were pretty busy so the waitlist situation was kind of hectic apps were all pretty good: - 2 Wing zaap chicken wings - perfect amount of spice and crunch without being oily, and they give fat pieces - 3 roti drip - roti was slightly crispy and not oily at all, paired with a flavorful yellow curry - Crispy pork belly - it was crispy like stated, pork belly was paired with a typical tangy, savory sauce - grilled squid - it was the tiniest bit chewy but tender, and bursted with a green sour and savory sauce main: - khao soy - very flavorful curry, with extremely tender chicken straight from the bone, noodles were cooked perfectly - spicy crab noodle - usually not a fan of pad Thai but these noodles were thick with gravy-like sauce and not dry at all, and less peanuty which I liked, the crab pieces were large and juicy - khao pad mun nuer - beef tallow fried rice, the fried rice was very flavorful and salted, ribeye was good here - crab fat fried rice - their fried rice dishes are really good, crab was also really juicy - panang curry with ribeye (substitute for lychee duck curry since they use the same curry) - I thought the curry was a bit flavorless somehow, the ribeye was slightly tough, not my favorite - kee mow ribeye - instant noodles were an interesting choice to use, noodles were still pretty flavorful but I think there's better - basil minced pork - I would skip this, it's basically just ground pork with rice and nothing special, wasn't really a fan of the pork - pink milk and Thai iced tea drinks were presented in pretty cups, pretty standard food came out quickly one by one, service might be slow at first in giving waters and ordering but servers are kind and helpful

    Lychee duck curry with Italian White wine to die for
    Pepe B.

    Amazing! Finally, a Thai spot in the San Mateo area that actually delivers. We ordered the Lychee Thai duck, and it immediately stood out. Too many places cut corners: tossing in thin slices of pre-made Peking duck and calling it a day. Not here. This duck was clearly house-prepared, richly flavored, and served in a generous portion. The Pad Thai was exactly what it should be but so rarely is: noodles cooked just right: firm, springy, with that satisfying chew paired with well-seasoned, tender chicken and a balanced texture throughout. No sogginess, no overload of sauce. And the spicy eggplant? Easily the highlight. Deep, bold flavors with just the right level of heat, and sautéed garlic and onion the kind of dish that keeps you going back for "one more bite" until it's gone. We had Italian and French wine - both to die for. You can tell the kitchen knows what it's doing. The flavors are confident, authentic, and unwatered-down - what you'd hope for even thousands of miles from Thailand. Highly recommend giving it a try.

    Sky S.

    This is coming from someone who has tried Khao Tiew so my standards may be a lot higher than other reviewers. However, due to similar signature dishes (Khao Pad Man Neur, Duck Curry, etc) it's worth framing in context. I typically don't like slapping 5* reviews so take this with a grain of salt because it's worth trying! Khao Pad Man Neur $33: 6.5/10 Ribeye was a nice medium rare, slices were juicy. Garlic chips accented the dish well. In the end this is a rice dish, and we felt the beef tallow flavors & depth was lacking inside the rice. It's not the best sign that the ribeye that shines brighter than the actual rice; we were really lacking that meaty, intense impact from what fried rice usually is. For the price set, we were really expecting much stronger flavors but it came flat. Lychee Duck Curry: $25 7/10 Pretty solid, tastes how you'd imagine it. Curry is a bit creamier than what we wanted but it's still strong. Duck was sliced well and cooked to a good doneness. However, we felt the lychee neither adds nor takes away from the overall dish. There's a slight fruity sweetness to the curry but this doesn't accentuate the dish in a way where the other flavors show up better. Just feels slightly sweeter. Looks pretty though. Plad Tom nom Pla: $32 5.5/10 Take the 5.5 rating with a slight edge of optimism because I think this dish has lots of potential. The dipping sauce was refreshing and the fish flavors were good. What made this a 5.5 for us was the fish, naturally supposed to be deep fried to match the bone texture, may have been over fried when we received it. After a few minutes it quickly became dry, chewy and tough despite having good seasoning & dip. While not a problem for us, note the menu says boneless however there are bones, meant to be edible, in the dish. Tom Sabb Neur: $21 5/10 Unfortunately, this dish felt flat to me. The broth had a clear lemongrass, spicy base which feel standard to thai soups. However, we were expecting the other ingredients to contribute more flavor. The beef shank was a bit overcooked & did not add to the soup in any way. Despite having mushrooms, onions, and beef, the soups main flavors were lemon grass and chili. It did not feel like there was synergy between the soup base and the ingredients that brought the dish together. This was disappointing but otherwise no major errors were elsewhere. Service/atmosphere The waiter was very polite & kind :) Always made sure we had water & answered all the questions we had. Ambiance is very cute, very light green and flowery vibes especially nice for date nights. I'd give the decorations, vibes & service an 8/10. As a soft opening I hope they take feedback & adjust their menu. There is a lot of potential however at the moment it's a little short! Looking forward to try again!

    Grilled Prawn
    B T.

    Authentic, top quality Thai food is finally here! My family stopped by during their soft opening, and we ended up ordering about 80% of the menu. Everything was absolutely delicious, with beautiful presentation across the board. It's a bit of a twist on what you usually see at Thai restaurants in the city but trust me it's still very authentic. Some of my favorite dishes were the garlic shrimp, Pad Thai (street food style... so good!), the deep fried whole fish and the lychee duck curry. Ohhhhh don't skip dessert... the Thai tea bingsu is a must :D We travel back and forth to Asia often, so we know what we're talking about. Definitely coming back again soon. Lastly, we love the green in the dining room so much! Beautiful, clean vibe! Wow!

    Roti

    Excellent food and really helpful service! Our server was really attentive and helped answer questions we had. We got the roti, papaya salad, spicy crab noodle, lychee duck curry, and hoi jor. Our favorite was definitely the noodles, which has huge chunks of real crab meat! The papaya salad definitely had a good kick, but we still enjoyed it. I look forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu! The atmosphere is cozy but elegant.

    Perry L.

    Mahasan may be my new favorite place to grab Thai food. The duck curry had just the right amount of kick, and every dish I had was delicious. Make sure to leave room for dessert (especially for the burnt butter toast)!

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    Portion is small and service is very slow. Chicken wing is good. But other dishes are below average, e.g curry duck, papaya salad.

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    Exquisite food, service and ambiance. I'd give them a sixth star if it was possible. This establishment should get a Michelin star.

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    Ambiance is good. Service is slow. Food is average. Too many amazing places in San mateo to go back to this place.

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    We got the roti, papaya salad, spicy crab noodle, lychee duck curry, and hoi jor.

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