cafe kazka is such a hidden gem in foster city! my friend and I came to check it out for lunch…read moreafter hearing it was a hong kong-style cafe, and were not disappointed at all. first, the cafe is so cute and also spotless- I could've stayed all day just reading or doing work. there was lots of outdoor seating overlooking the water which was so nice! I got an iced HK style coffee + milk tea which I've never had before but was so delicious. I'd definitely come back to try the other fruity drinks too! we ordered the tom yum noodles, preserved vegetables & pork noodle soup, salt & pepper fries, and the HK style french toast with peanut butter. the french toast was our favorite- it was fluffy and chewy and was just like the HK classic. the noodle dishes were both so hearty and flavorful too, and the portions were a good size. it did take a bit long for everything to come out, but it did seem like there was only one person working and she was very kind and accommodating when we had questions about our order. we didn't mind at all, especially sitting outside and enjoying the view! overall, I'll for sure be back for the drinks and to try some other HK style street food.

We stopped by this cafe for breakfast a couple of days ago after a long walk around Foster City,…read moreand unfortunately, we left with very mixed feelings. We ordered two breakfasts, and I have absolutely no complaints about the food. Everything was fresh and tasty, with fresh vegetables and berries, and overall the breakfast itself was very enjoyable. The coffee, however, was a completely different story. It was honestly terrible. Both the cup and the coffee itself had a strong plastic smell and taste, which made it almost impossible to drink. I took one sip and couldn't finish it. Unfortunately, the coffee really ruined the overall breakfast experience for me. If you're going to serve coffee to customers, I really think the quality needs to be improved significantly, whether that means using better equipment, better cups, or having someone who actually knows how to prepare good coffee. Another downside was the lack of personal interaction. Almost everything is handled through an AI/self-service terminal, with very little communication with the staff. For a new cafe, I personally think that takes away a lot from the experience. Hospitality and human interaction still matter, especially in a place where people come to relax and enjoy breakfast. The food was good, but considering the coffee quality and the overall service experience, would I come back? Unfortunately, no.

I love the incredible Seafood Zaru Soba Experience! You get 14 slices of premium sashimi imported…read morefrom Japan and build your own handrolls to your liking, with a side of chilled soba. A standout was their Original Tsukemen. The dipping broth is kept piping hot over a tabletop flame, so every bite is just as satisfying as the first. Also, the Seafood Ramen was loaded with premium seafood, including tempura anago (eel), squid and shrimp. Perks worth knowing: They're available on Resy, making it a great option if you're using your Amex dining credit. Join their free loyalty program to receive $5 off every $50 spent. On Mon-Thu, get 50% off a specific ramen with an appetizer purchase.

Tsuekemen - The flavor is very good. The thick soba noodle also very good. They tried to solve the…read moreproblem of noodle cool off the soup by heating the soup with a candle in a box but it still couldn't heat it up. But they actually provide a cup of extra hot chicken soup by adding into the Tsuekemen broth does make it hotter. Seafood ramen - The soup was really good. The seafood is fresh. Even have scallop. But the noodle texture is average. Salmon rice bowl was also very good. The rice was sushi rice, nicely flavor.

Watch it sizzle! Sizzling Lunch absolutely lives up to its name. If you're craving the interactive…read moreexperience of Korean BBQ or a DIY grilling restaurant without the full commitment, this is a great alternative. Your meal arrives on a blazing hot cast iron platter (teppan) loaded with your ingredients, and you get to mix everything together while it continues cooking right at the table. If you order one of the cheese dishes, it's fun watching the cheese melt into everything. The real highlight, though, is the crispy rice that forms at the bottom of the skillet where it adds the perfect crunchy texture to every bite. The food is flavorful, the portions are satisfying, and the whole sizzling experience makes the meal that much more enjoyable. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the Foster City area!

Simple meal spot known for raw protein, rice or noodles, corn cooked by you (meaning mixed by you)…read morein a sizzling platter. Add salt, pepper, a light sweet soy sauce to the sizzling platter and you have a meal. Nice bright, airy, clean establishment with plenty of parking in the commercial residential parking lot.

I've been here quite a few times now and have also had several parties here, and the food has been…read moreconsistently good every time. I especially like that they have a rotating seasonal menu, so there are always new dishes to try alongside the classics. Every time I've been here, I was able to order different things each time and haven't had a bad dish yet. Honest. May is so wonderful. She's always so attentive and kind, and her recommendations have been spot on. She really takes the time to understand what you're in the mood for and makes thoughtful suggestions without making you feel rushed. Between the food and the service, this has become one of my go to Thai spots. It's nice having a restaurant where you know the food will be consistent even when you're ordering for a larger group.

Had the seafood salad and it was delicious! I ordered it extra spicy and they definitely understood…read morethe assignment. The seafood was great, and the Bellini was SO good. My only wish is that the salad had a little more vegetables to balance out all the seafood. Otherwise, everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly the level of spice I wanted. Definitely enjoyed my meal and would come back!

This is an absolute awesome spot if you are looking to celebrate a special occasion and you…read moreappreciate Asian cuisine that is meticulously prepared in a very unique style. We prebooked the set menu. Boy was it a dining experience! From start to finish, every single dish was so deliciously curated. The waitstaff was also extremely friendly and did such a great job explaining all the intricacies of each dish. By the end of our meal, our tummies were full and the entire journey from appetizer to dessert was so satisfying. 808 Zone is truly a place that we will plan to revisit for our next special occasion.

I think it's more of a 3.5 overall score. There's so much…read morepotential but it lacks precision, execution and attention to detail. The ambiance is a bit similar to a fast casual restaurant than that of a high end course meal and the service aligns with that. Bathrooms are in a bit of a sorry state and chairs are peeling at the edges. Service is a bit clumsy and rushed. No one asks for any food restrictions before the meal and it isn't asked when reservations are being made, so you'll have to actively speak up if you need this addressed. Dishes are only fully explained at the bar, if you sit at the standard tables you'll get a very basic dish explanation. The food is mostly Chinese Japanese fusion and some dishes knock it out of the park, like the chawanmushi which is fused with flavors of Chinese egg drop soup. Some really drop the ball, like the scallion noodles which were soggy and overly greasy, the oil was not properly infused with the green onion and so you just got mushy soggy plain oil flavored noodles. The course lacked consistency. Some dishes were incredible, some average, and some downright bad. There's a lack of consistency in the prep also, there were crab shells in the orange crab dish, there was a bad bitter uni in one of the chawanmushi, etc. I think the ambiance, service, and course doesn't add up to the $150 price tag. There's definitely potential but the lack of effort does affect the overall experience.

Delicious food! We ran in before closing and they were nice enough to let us get a bunch of…read moreempanadas to go. We got two each of the quito beef (it's sweet b/c of raisins, you have to try it!), spicy chicken, spinach w/cheese, and mushroom w/cheese. They were all delicious! Also, we got one of each of the sweet ones as well; guava w/ cheese, and nutella. They offer red & green sauce. Red is mild, green has some punch and twang. Both tasty. The empanada dough is the same for each I think; just the right amount of flakiness to keep it light without exploding, and still have a little bit of doughy chew. Perfection! I won't pretend I know anything about Ecuadorian cuisine but I know this was super yummy and I'll be back! Who doesn't love a good meat pie from any culture?

My husband and I came here for breakfast-the portions are generous, so we split a Nina's breakfast…read moreburrito and a plate of plantains with cheese. This is only my second time in my life, having plantains, but I like them. There's just enough starch, and they are fried so they are a nice replacement for the traditional hash brown. The inside dining space is small, but if it is nice out, sit outside by the water. In the morning, you can watch the birds and the kayaks; in the afternoon, you can watch all the boats go by. I recommend sitting outside. They do serve dinner, but only on the weekends, but they are working on their schedule so that they can be open longer hours during the summer. We will come back and try their dinner.

We ended up going here on a Friday afternoon for brunch. Even though it was busy, we got a table…read morepretty quickly. I love the cute ambience, which is both modern, fun and Asian inspired. I ordered the eggs, Florentine and the crème brûlée French toast. My husband ordered the veggie omelette. All the food was pretty quick to come and everything tasted delicious! The potatoes were cooked to perfection and the crème brûlée French toast was out of the world amazing! I am shocked that I hadn't tried this place before because I'm a big fan of brunch and we live in Foster City. We definitely will be coming back here more often!

The five of us met up for lunch Friday at 12:15pm…read more This was one friend's third visit in three weeks. We each ordered our own lunch entree and shared a couple of other items. Everything looked appetizing and tasted good. The beverages were enticing. I stuck with a mimosa. I'm giving overall three stars as my stomach became upset while eating. I thought maybe it was my Starbucks pumpkin latte with oatmilk from next door which I thought odd. Then I had the same issue at home later when I finished my leftovers from lunch. No one else in my group had an issue. My lunch entree - the chicken shibuya. Two pieces of deep fried chicken breast sliced up. Came with a side of salad and a scoop of white rice. One friend also had the same entree. Great Asian fusion food presentation. Food came quickly and water glasses refilled as needed. Very easy & plenty of parking.

Absolutely amazing and delicious. The service was impeccable and I left so satisfied I will be…read morecoming back.

absolutely loved the private dining rooms. it felt like we went sent right back to japan, not to…read moremention the high quality fish and generous servings of the sashimi slices. thoroughly enjoyed each bite and even the premium beef katsu was an awesome experience. i highly recommend trying the katsu and getting the cones or the kaisen don bc it is just absolutely amazing. the 10 piece course also was delish -- these small dishes are more unique to the flavor profile

This is an overdue recognition. My grandson and I decided to try this restaurant a few months ago…read moreand he loves it. If he could, he would eat here every day. The food is great and the service is amazing, Tabo gives great customer service. When my grandson and I walk in he remembers our order every time. Tabo even recommended a new item to try, a Seaweed salad, I believe that was the name. Thank you Tabo for giving us great service every time!!! I highly recommend this restaurant! Another great night, great service by Tabo.

Ambiance was fine if you like smelling the bleach cleaner scent. And if you like Chinese music…read moreplaying overhead at a Japanese restaurant. Service was good. Anything fried in a roll was soggy. They must fry it in the morning and have it sit out until someone orders a roll. Yuck! No thank you. I'd rather wait an extra 2 minutes and pay more for freshly fried tempura. Anything with mango in a roll was 2 tiny slivers on top of 2 pieces of sushi. Miso soup lacked flavor. I would pick the supermarket sushi over this any day.

I placed my order back in June 2026 and am just now getting around to writing a review. Overall, my…read morehusband and I really enjoyed our order! The flavors and quality were good, and I felt everything was worth the price point. My husband was initially skeptical because the pickup location gave him ghost kitchen vibes. From what I could tell, it seemed to be a commercial kitchen shared by multiple businesses, so he wasn't sure what to expect in terms of quality. I'm glad I decided to give it a try since it's been bookmarked for a while! Overall, we had a good experience, and I'd definitely recommend giving it a try if you've been curious about this place like I was.

I've had the backhouse on my list for a while and finally had an occasion to give it a try for a…read morecelebration. I preordered a deluxe platter ($450) which comes with 60 assorted nigiri for pickup on a holiday Monday around 1:30pm. Ordering via their form online was simple and easy and I received plenty of communication leading up to the pickup on where/when to pickup and who to contact for any changes or concerns. The pickup spot in San Mateo is a ghost kitchen setup, and parking was a little difficult (I got dropped off while my ride circled around). Once inside, there are a few tablets as well as doorbells labeled with different businesses. I pressed the one labeled for the backhouse and got our order at the door after waiting for a few minutes - there do also seem to be a lot of people picking up delivery service orders and generally seems to be confusing for the other businesses in the same space but I was able to get in and out pretty quickly. Onto the sushi - everything was delicious and they were kind enough to give us 3 of everything as I had requested to make it easier to split between our party of 3 which I really appreciate. The rice was nicely seasoned and not over or undercooked, and the standout has to be the uni. I really liked the asortment of fish/topping combinations and felt like there was a good mix of unique offerings and classics but the one thing I wished we had was some kind of guide or lost of what the fish we had were so I could better appreciate what I was eating. Overall, I'm glad I finally got to try the Backhouse and it was definitely tasty and a convenient way to enjoy some really high quality fish, but I think personally I prefer having the fish in a way where I can know more about what I'm eating to really enjoy the meal :)