i usually get paik's noodle to-go from their location inside h mart, so it was really nice to…read morefinally sit down and dine in! honestly, it was so much better fresh in the restaurant! the jajangmyeon was exactly what i pictured, the noodles had the perfect chewiness and paired so well with the savory, flavorful black bean sauce. we also got to try the jjampong with pork, and it had the perfect amount of spiciness. the seafood was surprisingly fresh and not fishy at all. the shrimp was especially good, i honestly want to say it might have been my favorite. crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. definitely the kind of bite that makes you crave more! the food came out so quickly and the portions are definitely reasonable! this meal fed 3 people! i would come again!

3.5 stars I have…read morebeen wanting to check this place out for awhile! I had gone before they switched to a noodle place (it was bbq before). It is now a Chinese/Korean spot. The space is very nice, casual yet inviting. Service was also good, attentive young staff. No issues with either. I went pretty early on a Saturday evening and it filled up pretty quickly within the hour. The menu is small, honestly was expecting a bit more choices. I ordered the "popular" dish, Jajangmyeon- and was excited to try it finally! Unfortunately I found it to be very bland. I asked for hot sauce to see if I could spice up the flavor but it only made it "hot". Maybe I was eating it wrong? We also got the stir-fried vegetable noodles which were much tastier! And also the sweet and sour chicken, I appreciated that they brought the sauce on the side. Unsure if I'll return, unless I have a Korean friend to come with! Any takers?

I would rate this restaurant very highly. The servers and staff are very friendly and down to…read moreEarth, and the food is quite tasty with a unique selection offered.

Pork XLB - 6/5 Pork and cabbage dumplings- 6/5…read moreBeijing gravy egg/mushroom noodles - 3/5 Great xlb and dumplings!! Good service and ambiance! I had ordered a dry noodle but it came out with a lot of gravy. Otherwise, overall great! Will visit again!

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!

Please bring back the mushroom aburasoba!!! We've tried the other ones but they don't come close to…read morecomparing! We always chose to eat at kajiken for lunch or dinner anytime we were in San Mateo because of the mushroom aburasoba, but now we're less excited to come because it's gone. Please please bring it back

Can't really go wrong, the place has a cult following and definitely for good reasons…read more To try to make a reservation because the line to wait could be pretty long but the stats are extremely fast and efficient. There are so much seating and the menu is very simple, which is great. The nikumori is a must try

Have consistently love the quality of the food and the service…read more My favorite go to dish is Beef Tendon Soup Noodles The ambience is very interesting because of the great mall murals depicting Hong Kong.

No wait and not crowded on a Sunday evening. Interior is nicely decorated, homey, and comfortable…read more Service is friendly, and food was served quickly. Prices reasonable. We shared the cheese baked bolognese spaghetti, BBQ pork and pan-fried egg, salt & pepper wings, and Hong Kong style club sandwich and fries. My favorites were the cheese baked bolognese spaghetti which was piping hot and hearty, and the salt & pepper wings which were thick juicy flats that were also piping hot. We also all got a cup of the hot Hong Kong style milk tea. Loved the cup and presentation. Everything was pretty solid and I like that their menu is extensive and has a large variety. No complaints about the food / service, would come back.

Had Wednesday dinner around 7:15 PM and ended up waiting close to an hour, with 6 parties ahead of…read moreus even though they close at 8:30 PM. The restaurant is tiny, with only about 8-10 tables, so that definitely contributes to the wait. The staff was super friendly and efficient despite being so busy. They even gave us menus to order while we waited, so our food came out really quickly once we were seated! We ordered the Singapore Rice Noodles, House Special Chow Fun, Pepper Clay Pot, and Walnut Shrimp, and everything was delicious! Singapore Rice Noodles: My favorite! The noodles weren't dry, and the curry flavor wasn't overpowering. House Special Chow Fun: Huge portion, packed with meat, and not dry at all. Pepper Clay Pot: Super flavorful, and the crispy rice was AMAZING. They also give you soy sauce to pour over it. Walnut Shrimp: Huge shrimp, a light coating, and the perfect sauce!!! Not overly sweet or too thick. Overall, everything was flavorful, the portions were generous, and each dish had its own unique taste. The wait was long, but the food and friendly service made it worth it. Definitely recommend checking this place out, just be prepared to wait!

*** U P D A T E ***…read more It's been a few years since our first visit to this cozy and casual Chinese eatery, but we still think about Blue Sky every now and then. It's rare that we're in this area, but we made a point to come back from SSF and give them another try. Like our first visit, there was a waitlist! We got here on a weekday at lunchtime around 12:30, and there were 3 parties ahead of us. Thankfully, the wait was only about 15 minutes this time. The owner was friendly and welcoming. Once we sat down, it took us forever to decide what we wanted to order! We ended up placing our order with the owner, but you can also order through the QR code on the table. *** O U R P I C K S *** BEEF CHOW FUN ~ good flavor and wok hei. We really enjoyed this dish! So much so that we ate the rest for dinner too! 5/5 PUMPKIN WITH SALTED EGG YOLK ~ this was a memorable dish for me from our first visit, so I definitely wanted to have it again this time. Still very good! The pumpkin is mildly sweet, while the salted egg yolk adds a little saltiness that balances everything out. 5/5 SWEET AND SOUR PORK ~ something we almost never order, but my partner was craving something sweet and tangy. The meat was nicely fried, so it didn't get too soggy even after being coated in the sauce. Good dish that seems popular among their customers. 4/5 BAKED PORTUGUESE BEEF STEW WITH SPAGHETTI ~ out of all the dishes, this one was bland and our least favorite. The sauce had more of a mild yellow curry flavor with coconut milk. It also didn't really look baked, since there was no browning on top that you'd normally expect from a baked dish. The stew itself was good, but we probably wouldn't order this one again. 3/5 Generous portions for every dish! Two people could easily get away with ordering just one dish and be satisfied. But with so many tempting choices on the menu, it's hard to order just one! Now we have tons of leftovers that'll last us for a few days! Oh, and the owner gave us a sample of their homemade hot chili sauce. It was tasty and savory, but nothing too spicy. My partner enjoyed it so much that he wanted a jar to take home! So we bought one to go for $8. With so many good things on the menu, we'll definitely have to come back again sooner than later. Already thinking about what we'll order next! Can't wait!!

Hunan Mifen is another good spot worth trying if you love authentic Asian cuisine…read more I don't eat spicy food so I was happy that they have some dishes that is not spicy, I love the flavor of their broth, tasty not salty and it has a balance. I love that they have variety of appetizers and side dishes. Price is very reasonable for a freshly cook dishes. I would give them two thumbs up

Had low expectations coming here and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Food: T-he braised beef noodles were amazing. Noodles were chewier than most beef noodle soups I've had and the beef pieces were very tender and soft. The soup wasn't too spicy by itself and had alot of depth and flavor. -Pro-tip: There is a little self-serve station near the kitchen where you can get add'l condiments like cilantro, green onion, chili, and pickled daikon. SCORE. Add in the cilantro/green onion for a flavor explosion. -Ordered one of the combo noodles + 2 sides. For my sides, I got a blanched bok choy and a fried gyoza. The bok choy was needed to help cut the spiciness of the soup and to add veggies b/c without it, you'd just be having carbs, beef, and soup. Gyoza was a win too. Service: FAST and friendly, just how I like my non-fine dining restaurant experiences. You scan a QR code at the table and then choose an english/chinese option. If you have questions, you can ask the staff, but there isn't a TON of options to choose from, so make it easy on yourself and order a noodle soup. Ambiance: Ample seating at 1:30pm on a Sunday. Didn't have to wait, which was a big plus as all the other restaurants in San Mateo over near 3rd/4th and B street were packed. Overall: Highly recommend and would come again. This might be my favorite niu rou mian spot!

Still our go-to for classic Chinese side dishes and noodles. Portions are huge, service is SO fast…read moreonce you get seated, and food is delicious. No complaints. And now they have a refillable bowl deal and a lunch meal! Our favorites are: pickled cucumbers, cold potato dish, chili oil tomato egg pork noodles, beef roll pancake, and lamb dumplings. YUM.

The noodles here are top notch! I love the fresh bouncy texture and the amount of bite. You can't…read morego wrong with the usual round noodle vs the knife cut. I've been here once prior and remembered how good it was, but the line was so long. This time I went as it was opened and by 30 min, the whole place was packed. Quick service place - scan QR code and send the order in. You can pay on the same website link too. We ordered the fungus mushroom and cucumbers, pork and Napa cabbage chili dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, and braised beef noodle soup. Dan Dan noodles were solid 5/5!!! They have the best version I've tried. Add a bit of the chili oil on the table side, which has a hint of mala, and it's perfection. I loved the fungus mushroom and cucumber as a nice snack in between bites. The beef noodle soup was also very tasty. I'd pass on the dumplings next time.

Love the San Mateo location. It feels so spacious and fancy! And the kids meal comes with a toy…read morefrom a ball machine. The katsu curry was the highlight. The nabeyaki udon broth is a little too sweet for my taste. We'll be back for the pork katsu and curry!!!!!

Really happy to have a Udon Mugizo location in San Mateo now since it's so much more convenient for…read moreus! We tried the SF location once before and weren't super impressed, but we've had a much better experience at this one. On our recent visit, we sat out on the patio with our dogs, which was a big plus. We got there in the morning for lunch at opening on a weekend and didn't wait at all. I ordered the katsu donburi which is a combo with pork katsu over egg, rice, and udon, and the portion was huge! The udon was thick, fresh, and delicious, and the katsu was really good too. I liked having a little bit of everything in one meal, but it was definitely more food than I could finish. My husband loves the mentai cream udon and has really enjoyed it here. I've also been with my parents, who ordered the tempura udon, and the tempura was crispy, hot, and not too bready. Service has been attentive and prompt every time we've visited. Between the food, generous portions, and dog-friendly patio, this is definitely going to become a regular spot for us. We'll be back soon!