30 Best Asian Restaurants near San Bruno

“A no-frills place for authentic comfort Chinese (and a few other non-Chinese but still Asian) dishes that is very convenient for those arriving late at SFO airport (they open past midnight). Walking distance to a few hotels or to a bus stop along El Camino Real, which passes several hotels in the area. I ordered the beef rib pho and fried oysters. I was satisfied with my meal and the beef rib was tender and flavorful. If ever I arrive in SF late at night on another trip, I won't hesitate to eat at this restaurant again.“

“I love this damn place! I am from LA County and just HAVE to stop here at some point whenever I visit. I usually get the shao mai, beef roll pancake, or the pork shrimp dumplings w/ chives. Recently tried the pan fried Shanghai dumplings and enjoyed them. That honey flavored grapefruit drink? Maaaaaan SO GOOD. I usually get two of those because they are just so tasty and refreshing.“

“This was my second time here it and it was just as good as I remember. Our server was attentive and kindly helped us find the best vegan items on the menu. The ambience is cozy, and it was busy without feeling overwhelming. Def will be coming back!“

“We loved our experience at Kothai Republic! The staff were lovely and gave great menu suggestions. All the food we tried was incredibly delicious. Seriously, every single one. Will definitely be recommending here to others and cannot wait to come back!“

“Managed to get a last-minute reservation and felt quite lucky! The restaurant even followed up to confirm our arrival. The service was excellent—they even poured the sake for us. I loved the heated tray on the table that kept our skewers warm; it’s such a thoughtful touch. The menu has plenty of options, and though the place is small, it feels very cozy and atmospheric. The upside-down umbrellas hanging from the ceiling are a unique touch. One thing to note: it’s quite dim inside, so it’s a bit hard to take photos. If you're taking a group shot, watch out for blurriness!“

“Assorted bao was fabulous. Please open a location in Minneola!!!“

“Arrived around 1:45 on a Friday and got seated right away for 1. Wanted to get their jian bing but ended up craving something warm and soupy since it was chilly and raining outside so I got the three flavor dumplings with soup (pork, shrimp, and chive)!

Broth is super light and comforting, dumplings were chewy and had a rly good amount of filling, so even though the dumplings came less than u would get if u didn’t order it with soup (I believe 8 vs 10), it filled me up well! Price was super reasonable as well, only cost around $13 with tax and tip. Would come again if I’m around the area for something light and quick!“

“My family comes here or does take out once every month or so. Favorites are the char siu and duck which just hits the spot. Service is truly exceptional from being greeted at the door to attentive table service throughout. They are so welcoming to my child and that level of attention and care (consistently) is just so rare these days. Just a wonderful place all around.“

“Very good! Loved getting the peanuts and cabbage salad as we sat down.

The best:
- pork and chive dumplings
- spicy wontons

Good:
- ground pork and tofu golden soup
- bbq steam buns

Underwhelming:
- cucumber salad. Normally I love this dish, but the flavor of the sesame oil and garlic did not come through on the cucumber. It tasted like the cucumbers were plated immediately after being crushed and chopped instead of getting some salt and 5-10 minutes of rest.“

“My absolute go-to spot for authentic Southeast Asian comfort food. This is a true neighborhood hole-in-the-wall gem—it might be sparse (one cook, one server), but they make it work!
Must-Haves: The Roti Pratha and the Singapore Noodles“

“Incredibly friendly, kind, attentive, and helpful servers. Special shout outs to Lara and Tuta! You guys were awesome!

The food was amazing. All the ingredients tasted fresh and high quality. The flavors were well balanced and complex. Generous portions at such a reasonable price.

Highly recommend the spicy braised beef noodle soup with the signature housemade noodles. The noodles were cooked to perfection with a nice bite and chewiness without being doughy, and were flavorful thanks for the rich broth. The soup has a kick which was entirely welcome and the spice paired well with the sourness, cutting through the heaviness of both the beef and the wheat noodles. Will definitely be back to enjoy more!

The green peppercorn fish noodle soup was light and clean without any fishiness ruining the dish. I would want more peppercorn flavor though for me to strongly recommend.“

“Rare SF spot for Singaporean fare.

Had the chilli crab, laksa, otak otak and nasi lemak not pictured here

Nasi lemak was nice and portions were largely.

The crab and mantou rolls can be had here are only available in few places in the city that serve Singaporen chilli crab. The sauce was nice and tangy. We got the tamarind one not the pepper sauce but I think they have both.

The otak otak was ok.

Sambal was also ok.

The laksa was very bland. Not enough coconut milk in the broth.

Overall one or the few places to get Singaporean food in SF. But if you want a lower price point prefer Dabao Singapore.“

“Great dumpling restaurant, reminded me of going to dim sum, but with larger portions! They had a large selection marked with a green dot for Vegan. 💚

Absolutely loved the bean curd salad, the garlic noodles, the veggie bun, and the red bean pancake!

Super duper nice staff, took really good care of us!“

“Cramped space with 5 stools along wall and window BUT the rice rolls are FRESH made to order.

Price for the rolls are $10 and under. Also have a few dim sum items but was told it’s Toisan version since owners are Toisan. Also have some homemade Chinese version tamales which is pretty good as well. Usually hard to find some with good stuffing.“

“So I stopped in to pick up a catering order from a different restaurant and it was to my surprise when I seen this place in serramonte. I had no idea. I was stoked! I love it because you could choose whatever your palette desired down to the flavoring. The secret to this madness is to try and stack as much as possible in your bowl (smash down your protein). It was lunch and dinner for me!! It's a must try on the to do list!!!!“

“Good food!!! Tucked in a corner at Westlake Daly City but dont let the location fool you. This place is always packed with people. Come hungry if you plan to go!!!“

“Absolutely authentic & very fresh food! Customer service is top notch! Their IPA is on point!“

“Always fresh and fantastic! The guys who work there are always friendly and nice, as well!“

“I had the beef tapa on the first visit and it was amazing! I felt that I was really getting what I was paying for. The next visits, we ordered the bangus sisig and burger steak and as usual, it was great!

The staffs were very kind and accommodating on every interaction I had with them which just make every experience I had with then very positive.

I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family!“

“(2025) Fresh food; Good Customer Service by Wayne and just met the owner, May (friendly, too); and the restaurant is clean and welcoming as well and the menu has varieties, too. (for vegans also).

(2026) Best (Rock Cod fillet) sweet and sour I’ve ever tried - will definitely come back in this place.
Roasted Peanuts is being served while you settled in before ordering dine-in.“

“Excellent HK style Cafe food. Rare to find this kind of attention and preparation these days. Best Baked Pork Chop over Rice in the SF Bay Area!“

“Ordered delivery for Chicken and Cabbage bowl with extra chicken + green smoothy. It was so DELICIOUS! As a healthy eater and meal prepper I struggle to find healthy eats while traveling. This had the perfect blend of healthy and tasty. I am also glad I went with extra chicken (a single serving wouldn’t have been enough). If you are looking for a protein rich meal I recommend adding on. I would say with the extra chicken serving. This will now be my go-to place for delivery.

Vegetarian options: Tofu option.“

“😋😋 good eating experience“

“I saw someone sharing this dish and that’s what made me order it. But omg this is a HUGE Portion. It actually says serves 1-2. It is delicious! Not as spicy as it looks. Full of assorted seafood and some thinly sliced pork. The noodles texture is PERFECT. The proprietor offered me a takeout container immediately, but I’m going to surprise her with how little will be left by the time I’m done. lol roll me out of here!“

“Found this little gem while on a layover at SFO and the food was amazing! I had the Curry Sliced Beef Ramen and it was probably the best I’ve had. The ordering technology threw me off but I got over it quickly, it is 2025. As far as atmosphere…..just a bunch of people quietly eating lunch. I only gave the service 2 stars because it is an online order and someone just deeply it off at the table. Would definitely recommend though.“

“I love this place everything is delicious 😋“

“Food is super fast, just like Hong Kong. The Portuguese fish baked rice is really good. They call it Lisbon fish rice here. We also ordered ox tongue spaghetti, the sauce is just okay, it was supposed to be tomato sauce but it was more like a gravy. I've had better of this one.

If you're craving Hong Kong food, this is a decent choice. There aren't that many on the peninsula.

The service is so fast that they were literally taking the plate out from under me while I was still trying to finish the last bite. At least they didn't pull the spoon out of my hand 😂“

“Good place to visit for a Hong Kong style cafe. We ordered the curry beef tongue and enjoyed the dish . The portion is good. The fried fish ball is also delicious.

Jan 24, 2026 We came back for an afternoon snack with the special milk tea 冰鎮奶茶，鴛鴦. There are not that many customers and make it a great place to chill and enjoy the milk tea.“

“The fact that it is all gluten free is amazing. I haven’t been able to have a bahn mi since I found out I have celiac. I ordered one today and it was so good. The customer service was great. I love this place and definitely recommend! I will be back to try more of their menu items“

“Tried the beef udon and ramen at Wakaba. Food was okay overall, noodles were cooked well and portion was decent. The soup was a little salty for my taste, but since it’s at the airport, it’s understandable and expectations aren’t super high.

If you need a quick warm meal before your flight, this place does the job“