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A downtown stalwart for yakitori, small plates, and sake that feels straight from Japan. Praised by local food writers and a perennial favorite on reservation platforms; it’s where San Mateo’s late-night energy hums.
Japanese gastropub with grilled yakitori & sake
301 E 4th Ave E, San Mateo, CA 94401 Get directions
$30–50
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