15 Best Asian Restaurants near San Mateo

Prime BBQ Barbeque • $$
33 W 25th Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Charcoal Grilled Japanese Style Chicken Heart
Bacon Wrapped Lychee and Pineapple
Super Lemon Jasmine Tea w Tea Jelly
Prime House Crispy Pork Belly 2pc
Wagyu Steak Serve with Wasabi
Charcoal Grilled Beef Tongue
Yakitori Combo Five 19 95
Prime Crispy Chicken Skin
Deep Fried Whole Eggplant
Yakitori Veggie Combo

“All the food we ordered was so good. The variety menu was kind of impressive, and we loved that 😉 it's not Japanese but more Chinese. Order can made my own devices which is easy!

My understanding is that they are not accepting reservations, but I found a waiting machine when you arrived. It's better to get earlier to check on your waiting list if you want to secure your table. No outside tables for dogs too.
The place was already very crowded - about to be full at 6pm on Friday night.
The customer service level was very good, and the staff was friendly and nice.

I agree that some other people said the food was too salty, and it was indeed too salty. I hope they can put more spices on the table and customize it themselves.
I love the dessert there! They do cook and serve very fresh 😉“

4.6 Superb390 Reviews
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Inshou

Inshou Japanese • $
2942 S Norfolk St, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Inshuo Izakaya

“Had lunch there with few friends that had not seen in few years. One of the few places that serve porridge. N bake beef tongue over rice. Taste is average but the price is reasonable. Serve was really good n friendly. Good place to get together n visit n eat. Will come back again.“

3.9 Good29 Reviews
Umami Express Asian • $
66 21st Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Rice Bowl
Juicy Chicken

“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.“

3.3 Good11 Reviews
Inshou Cafe (Street Food Cafe) Chinese • $
2942 S Norfolk St, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

wonton noodle soup 鮮蝦雲吞麵
Hainan Chicken over Rice
Garlic Chicken Wings
Pork Cutlets
BBQ Pork
Noodles
Dim Sum
Toast

“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 😂“

3.7 Good64 Reviews
Brochette Dumpling and Grill Asian • $$
917 Main St, Redwood City - 7.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steamed Black Golden Custard Bao 2
Shrimp Pork and Chives Dumpling 5
Pork Soup Dumpling Xiao Long Bao
Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings
Chicken Meatball Skewer
Chicken Thigh with Yuzu
Vegetable Dumpling 5
2 Bacon Enoki Skewers
Green Onion Pancake
Chicken Porridge

“This restaurant is big on flavor and service! So impressed with the food quality. We enjoyed chicken and corn dumplings, chicken wings with an incredibly delicious sauce, kimchi rice ball, coconut shrimp cooked to perfection and a melt in your mouth sesame cheesecake dessert. All of the sauces served were amazing. We ordered a bottle of Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo sake. The 39 was clear and smooth with a complex botanical nose. Delicious! After selecting our bottle of sake, the server presented a tray of glasses from which to choose your favorite. The staff served in a beautiful sake dispenser that cools the sake while not watering it down. The whole experience was top notch. If you are a sake lover you must experience this. If you’re not, you should try it. Best dinner experience ever and it wasn’t over priced.“

4.3 Superb200 Reviews
A One Kitchen & Bar Chinese • $$
677 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno - 6.5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Som Tum Papaya Salad with Pork Rind
203 Spicy Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
House Special Beef Noodle Soup Pho
Seafood Scramble Egg Chow Fun
A One Special Beef Soup Pho
Garlic Dungeness Crab
Butter Garlic Carb
Shrimp Chow Mein
Mongolian Beef
Garlic Noodles

“Chicken was very tender & delicious. I loved that they offered okra (came with some shrimp too). Pot stickers were just ok. The kitchen is open late (think she said 12:30am). We ate there about 9:30pm after a flight home, and there were plenty of other tables eating late on a Sunday night. Full bar & beer on tap. Great late night spot & veggie options.

Parking: We got there late, and the parking lot nearby was free at the time (after 8pm?). There's also street parking.“

4.3 Superb97 Reviews
Dumpling Era Asian • $
354 El Camino Real, San Bruno - 6.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steam Chicken Dumplings with Cilantro
Galic Green Beans Spicy
Shanghai Soup Dumpling
Spicy Wonton Plate
Pork Dumplings
Chicken Wings
Xiao Long Bao
Noodle Soup
Fried Tofu
Fried Rice

“Good food; hand pulled and knife cut 手扯面 刀削面 noodle are not common and very impressive to have it - they are order to made fresh.
It’s a bit strange that they won’t allow me to eat here even though I arrived way before closing time (I arrive 2:20 and they close 3:00) … one star off from that“

4.2 Good70 Reviews
Burma Love - Menlo Park Burmese • $$
1302 El Camino Real, Menlo Park - 10.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
Sauteed Baby Cauliflower
Laphet Tea Leaf Salad
Coconut Chicken Curry
Hawker Garlic Noodles
Dry Fried String Beans
Burmese Deviled Eggs
Superstar Fried Rice
Rainbow Spring Roll
Pork Belly Hung Lay

“The food is very good. We split the tea leave salad and it was very generous size. We also shared the branzino curry which was smaller in size and coconut rice and a bread plate. The servers were very pleasant. We will return. The table was a bit noisy because the other side of the partition was the kitchen. There were few people in the restaurant because we were having an early dinner. I would ask for a different table next time.“

4 Good342 Reviews
Stick & Steam Asian • $
350 Adrian Rd, Millbrae - 4.02 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hainan Chicken Rice Plate 招牌海南雞飯
salted egg yolk fries 咸蛋皇薯条
Pan Fried Soup Dumpling Buns
Mala Seafood Dumplings
Chicken Wings
Noodle Soup

“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!“

3.9 Good74 Reviews
Rice Monster Asian • $$
102 S El Camino Real, Millbrae - 4.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beef Stew Noodle Soup
Mango Pomelo Sago
Grilled Unagi

“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.“

3.9 Good19 Reviews
Yo-Kai Express Asian • $
630 El Camino Real, South San Francisco - 8.24 miles

“😋😋 good eating experience“

3.3 Good3 Reviews
Cafe Cherimoya Asian Fusion • $
1407 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame - 1.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Veggie Roll Vegetarian
Butter Garlic Noodles
Grilled Pork Banh MI
Japanese Curry
BBQ Porkbanhmi
Karaage Curry
Sandwiches

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

3.7 Good23 Reviews
Woohao Chinese Restaurant Asian • $$
427 Gellert Blvd, Daly City - 10.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shredded Pork in Szechuan Chilli Sauce 鱼香肉丝
steamed meatballs with lotus leaf 荷叶蒸肉丸
Sticky Rice and Chicken in Lotus Leaves
M17 Meat & Dried Shrimp Dumplings
Panda Baked Egg Custard Buns
Deep Fried Seasame Balls
Steamed Taro Dumplings
Sweet Pea Shoots
Beef Cheung Fuhn
Beef w Mushroom

“Found out this place has changed to a new Chinese restaurant and decided to give it a try. Authentic Cantonese dishes with great service.

Vegetarian options: Non-meat options available

Parking: Parking throughout the area

Wheelchair accessibility: Stand opened door for easy wheelchair access“

3.7 Good97 Reviews
Asian Box American • $
1401 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame - 1.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Spring Rolls
Tofu All Toppings
Build Your Own
Chicken Curry
The Workout
Miss Jones
Boxes

“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“

3.4 Good50 Reviews
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Wakaba

Wakaba Sushi • $
780 S Airport Blvd, San Francisco - 4.86 miles

Customers` Favorites

Curry Chicken Rice and Chicken Udon
Salmon Bowl and Spicy Tuna Roll
Vegetable Curry and Rice
Tofu Udon Noodle Soup
Vegetable Sushi Rolls
Sushi and Sushi Rolls
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Spicy Chicken Bowl
A Chicken Teriyaki
Chicken Udon a SoBe

“I picked up a beef curry bowl while on a layover. The flavor and textures were perfect and made the 3-hour layover almost worth it just to get a bowl. I wish there were more of these out and about.

I tried one of the pre-made spicy tuna roles and wasn't impressed.“

3.2 Average165 Reviews

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