Chef Zhao Bistro
$$ • Chinese, Szechuan, Vegetarian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Chef Zhao Bistro
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My favorite Chinese spot in San Mateo- delicious and authentic! Feels like home!
Been wanting to try this Sichuan restaurant off of El Camino Real in San Mateo. Tried the beef noodle soup and some stir-fried dishes, and the flavors were authentic and tasty. Only complaint is there was too much noodles in the beef noodle soup. Good place for a quiet lunch. Fast and efficient service. Might be difficult to find parking on the busy El Camino Real, so look for spots on the nearby side roads.
Great flavor.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM |
Chef Zhao Bistro offers consistently delicious Chinese cuisine with friendly and accommodating service. The menu features authentic dishes such as the Beef Sirloin Noodle and Mapo Tofu, which is vegetarian-friendly. The restaurant is known for serving fresh, high-quality ingredients in every dish, including the popular Kung Pao chicken, which is perfectly balanced with spice, sweetness, and wok aroma. Other favorites include boiled fish, stir-fried kidneys, chicken wings, and cumin spareribs. The soft tofu with crab meat is a standout, with a smooth texture and rich seafood flavor that many customers enjoy. The restaurant provides plenty of free street parking behind the building after 6 pm. Overall, Chef Zhao Bistro is a reliable choice for those seeking authentic, spicy Chinese food in the San Mateo area, with consistent quality and excellent service.