Hot Wok Bistro
1012 Howard Ave, San Mateo
(650) 548-1758
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Always good food, last time I got a paper bag and my food fell thru and it all went into the floor, I called them and told them what happened and they were so nice told me to go back and they made a new plate! Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very good. The waitress was really nice and great service. Love to come back to this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and selection of food! Run by authentic Chinese people. They’re really nice, especially if you’re warm and open.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Placed a To go order. Got home to find the bottom of the bag drenched in sauce. It was a mess. Not very pleased but the food was ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food tastes okay, and the owner is also friendly.
However, there is hidden charge —
For example, the mushroom beef costs an extra $2
Paying by credit card adds another 3%.
The rice is also overpriced: $3 for a small bowl, while most chinese restaurants charge $2.
Why NOT tell customers in advance? It feels like a hidden charge — so sad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I want to lead by saying that I grew up in San Francisco and moved to Burlingame in. 1993 and have frequented most all of the Chinese restaurants, as it is my families favorite cuisine. I will only address the Won Ton soup. It was without a doubt the wort won tons I have ever eaten. The dough was so thick when won tons are usually delicate. The filling was tasteless. No discernible distinct flavor or spice. No one on our family wanted to swallow them. Shameful.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
This is a great restaurant. The staff is nice. The food is always fresh and delicious. It's my goto place, worth the drive from San Francisco.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broccoli Beef Chow Fun, Orange Sesame Chicken, Wonton Soup
Food was amazing and service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I used to like it but their food is going down hill.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
I can’t really convey how much I love this place. The absolute nicest family run restaurant. The pot stickers are so unbelievably good. Such a fan of this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Noticed I was charged a higher amount than what was quoted once I got home - not a huge difference, but would double check receipt. Beef chow fun is watery with 0 hint of wok hei and very mid as well for the price ($17.24 for take-out).
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I'm from Phoenix, Arizona. I came down on a business trip. I work for Coit cleaning and Restoration. This was the most amazing Chinese food I've ever ate in my life
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn't eat there, but ordered my food through Door dash and picked up my order. Quick and all my food was there. A little salty for Asian food, but still good. Will be back for the chow fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
How I just LOVED this restaurant. Me and some family members went here after a boring fishing trip and it made my day! The rice was perfectly cooked, the dishes had large portions enough for the three of us, and the pot stickers were cooked to perfection. The service was great, it was fast and easy! I don't have much more to say about it! The atmosphere had that wonderful Chinese restaurant feel to it with wonderful smells wafting through the air along with the friendly waiters always making you smile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Sesame Chicken, Pot Stickers
Good food, good prices, nice little place.
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