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.

Overall My wife and I stopped by for lunch and were…read morethoroughly impressed. Friendly staff, good basic menu, and everything exceeded our expectations. The Good We shared a patty melt with onion rings. The burger was cooked to perfection. It was juicy and flavorful. The grilled onions were perfect, the bread was toasted exactly right, and the grilled onions made it exceptional. The onion rings were crispy and flavorful. The ranch dressing for dipping was yummy. My wife is a Diet Coke aficionado, but they don't carry it. She gave the Salaam Cola a try and was blown away, saying it was better than Diet Coke. I tried it and don't think I could distinguish it from Diet Coke in a blind taste test. I got the berry hibiscus tea which was exactly what I needed on a warm day. The Bad The juicy, saucy burger was so good that we each needed more than one napkin each. It was that good. Total minor point. Summary You need to get in here to try them out. It was our first visit and will definitely not be our last. Support this local business because these are the kind, passionate, life giving business owners that put out exceptional products all of us should support.

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.

This place is consistently good and always has at least a couple people waiting outside of the door…read moreif not more. If you feel like a nice warm hug for your tummy, then get the Langzhou hand pulled noodles. The clear broth and light spice is so comforting for your stomach and it doesn't feel too heavy. You can choose your noodle thickness based on your preference. I typically go for the small rounds while my boyfriend gets the belt noodles - the complete opposite from each other! You can get out of there less than $20 a person, which is so rare in downtown San Mateo. Quick and easy meal for lunch or dinner.

I'm not the biggest fan of their standard bed soup noodles, so I tried their chili oil wide noodles…read morewith braised beef and definitely prefer this! Noodles are springy and have a nice chew. The braised beef is well marinated and full of flavor and soft. The bowl isn't overly spicy either, but I adjusted for less oil, less salt , and less spicy. Would recommend this! I've also tried their knife cut noodles in his bed noodle soup today too from my partner's bowl, but it was a miss. The noodles were really soft and doughy. Flavorful broth as usual though. Looking to try something different next time...

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

It was my first time coming here, and definitely not my last. When I came in I just wanted an iced…read morecoffee, but I ended up getting hungry when I saw all the food options! My friend ordered the root beer float with cold brew ice cubes. It was not super heavy, it mixed well, and somehow, the root beer tasted great with the subtle but noticeable coffee flavor. For my drink, I got two shots of espresso. I just needed a quick pick me up! For food, my friend got the chicken tortilla soup. It was absolutely delicious. The shredded chicken and the broth were wonderful, I do wish it had less tortilla strips because they soaked up all the broth if left there for too long. I got the California bagel, which was also delicious. It was a little too much egg for my liking, but the bagel was only $12 which I think is decent for what I got. The Strawberry croissant was TO DIE FOR. I have never enjoyed a croissant as much as this one. Fresh strawberry cream inside, super fluffy and crispy croissant overall. LOVE! Not to mention the cafe is very chic, we sat at a table where we could maximize our sunlight exposure. The servers and cashiers were nice, welcoming, and helpful. So glad we came here!

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!

Super yummy spot. I got the Adana Kebab plate. The meat was tender and juicy you can tell they had…read morejust cooked it up. It came with rice and some bread and salad and hummus. There's some outdoor seating. Solid turkish food! Very cute inside, too bad I couldn't eat inside because our dog was with us.

Don't you love is when a restaurant shares the name with the name of the dish they specialize in?…read moreSo just know that you're in for some special hummus, not your grocery store or work fridge hummus. I would highly recommend the hummus flight; you get to sample all four of their hummus types. To my understanding, these hummus types change from time to time. When we went, we had the classic, pesto hummus, chipotle hummus, and the dried olive & feta crumble. The chipotle had a stronger kick than I was expecting from hummus, the pesto was a little too oily for my taste, and I didn't see any dried olives in the last one. But overall, it was the most creative and creamy hummus I've ever had. The Manti and Baba Ghanoush were good too; the dumplings being perfectly cooked and the baba ghanoush (which I thought would be something else) turned out to be one of my favorites! For all these dipping sauces, we only got two slices of pita bread, which was not nearly enough. Make sure you take heavy dips or else you'll be eating straight sauce. I don't know, maybe that's your thing. Service was attentive, plating was suberb, and the decor was upscale. I'm just happy to report that the food quality is on par with the ambiance.

Food: Really good & filling…read more I had the LAMB & BEEF GYROS plate without rice and more salad. It was a substantial plate with lots of meat & salad - well worth the cost. After this I had the rice pudding (with pistachio on top...the server asked if I wanted cinnamon or pistachio) and Turkish coffee (it was good but no cardamom which was a bummer). The pudding was also substantial in size easily accommodating 2 people or 1 person with a raging sweet tooth (me). Service: great! The server came by right when I was finished with the meal and asked if I was ready for the dessert & coffee. Also, I wasn't hurried out of the place after finishing my meal & dessert (when I was writing this very review). Ambiance: spacious There is significant indoor seating & some outdoor. Good spacing among the tables. Sound level is ok. You can hear yourself think and the other person talk unlike some other nearby restaurants.

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,

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.

We stopped by Sama Coffee Shop for a coffee and a quick dessert while we were in the area. It's a…read morecharming Turkish-style café with a nice selection of coffee drinks, creative lattes, teas, pastries, and desserts. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a good place to sit for a bit and enjoy a drink and something sweet. Overall, I would say our experience was fine. The coffee and dessert were good, but nothing really stood out enough that I would make a special trip from the South Bay to San Mateo just to come here. That said, if you're already in the area and looking for a casual coffee spot with some Turkish-inspired treats and a relaxed atmosphere, it's definitely worth stopping by.

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.

I was unexpectedly surprised by how delicious the wings were at this spot! We ordered the salt and…read morepepper, peanut butter, mango habanero, lemon pepper, garlic parm, garlic noodles and garlic fries. Price was just right for how much meat was packed into these wings. We ordered about 40 wings for a party of 7 and still had some left over. My favorites were the peanut butter and mango habanero which were packed with flavor! The garlic noodles also hit the spot! They have indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of space. The restrooms were clean and service was quick and easy. Overall, a memorable food experience and will be returning when I'm in the area.

Lamb shank was super tough and dry, totally overcooked. Falafel balls were also extremely dry…read moreinside. Neither of these tasted fresh (prepared and cooked maybe 1-2 days prior? Wouldn't be surprised if lamb was precooked 2-3 days prior.) Dips were good and fresh though. Maybe I should have gotten bbq'd items but I'd expect everything to taste good. Very "club" atmosphere with top 20 type songs playing. BYOB was nicest part!

Loved coming to Mazra- this spot has been on my to try list forever. I got the chicken shawarma…read morewrap, which was huge and definitely filled me up! The outdoor seating is simply gorgeous and has such a cozy feel to it. Love that there's free chai as well as sweetener offered in the restaurant. This place was so packed on a Sunday at 8 PM. The hostess was also incredibly kind- my friend ended up checking in late and we lost our table, but she put us on the list for the very next one to open up.