Ramen restaurant · San Mateo
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Long lines for intensely savory bowls—especially the garlic pork—with quail egg and chashu. Celebrated by Peninsula critics from Palo Alto Online and The Six Fifty; still a benchmark for ramen lovers in 2025.
Vietnamese restaurant · San Mateo
Laid-back Vietnamese eatery with pho, seafood, noodles & cocktails
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Sushi restaurant · San Mateo
Edomae sushi bar serving seasonal chef's-choice tasting menus.
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Signature tsukemen dipping noodles & ramen combos, beer & sake
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Fresh, high-quality sushi and rolls, with omakase and seasonal specials.
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New American restaurant · San Mateo
German beer hall with creative wursts, sides, and beers
Japanese restaurant · San Mateo
Intimate Japanese eatery serving refined kaiseki tasting menus
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Italian restaurant · San Mateo
Wood-fired pizzas, house-cured meats, and fresh pastas await.
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Bakery · San Mateo
French bakery with amazing scones, croissants, cookies
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Shanghainese restaurant · San Mateo
Authentic Shanghai cuisine, clay pots, noodles, dim sum, and more
Asian grocery store · San Mateo
Asian & Hawaiian groceries, plus fresh produce, poke & musubi