Hot Wok Bistro

1012 Howard Ave, San Mateo
(650) 548-1758

Recent Reviews

Adam Z.

The food was very poor, not clean, arrogant and unfriendly to guests.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Laurie Galvin

LOVE this place!!! Food is great, service is great and employees are even better! It’s small so I usually order and pick up 15 mins later!!!!! Highly recommend ordering for delivery, pickup or dine in, you won’t regret doing so!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Chan (Mezzplayer)

Excellent experience. Food was delicious and plentiful. Service was very attentive and food was prepared quickly. Outstanding value. Will visit again the next time I’m in town.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Chow Mein, Mongolian Beef, Broccoli Beef Chow Fun

Shota Ono

Staff was super nice, but the Mongolian beef was very salty + oily without it being flavorful. Comes with a soup which was nice. Would not go again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Omar Urtecho

POOR SERVICE, waited 45 minutes for our foood Dirty Kitchen, Grease food my sister asked for a to go Box and the server did not handed to her instead he threw the bag at the table and we told his leader and as usual fake apologies. The customer next table mentioned to me that is the same service she experience all the time and suggested me not to leave a tip but I rather not to comeback ever again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Keith Worrell

Enjoyed crab ragoons, honey walnut shrimp, Mongolian beef (not spicy), scallop chow mein, and hot tea.No alcohol selection seen, nor offered, but I didn't ask.Each dish was absolutely amazing. I can appreciate what other reviewers are saying about the particularly amazing chow mein, rich flavors in each dish while light on salt.Small cozy place with rich visual environment.Between fast friendly service, flexibility on dishes, simple menu, amazing taste, and price, I look forward to going back soon.Vegetarian options: Menu items are separate from protein selection, so you can pick any dish and ask for a vegetarian protein.Dietary restrictions: Anything spicy can be made not spicy upon request.Parking: Street parking, easily found a spot in this residential neighborhood.Kid-friendliness: Our waiter was kid and engaging with our 7 year old with a select pallette.Wheelchair accessibility: Appears to be ADA compliant. The place is cozy, but no access restriction for wheel chairs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef, Honey Walnut

Anthony Picchi

Lovely hole-in-the-wall restaurant, a true local favorite. Tasty food, fast service, great prices, and very friendly staff. Will be back soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Howard

A hidden neighborhood gem liked by everyone living around here. Delicious Chinese dishes whipped up in record time. Excellent lunch spot on weekends after a leisurely stroll, or take out dinners for the family on week nights. Love the warm indoor ambiance and chat from the owners.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef

bill mccarthy

Spectacular neighborhood icon. Always busy with din-in and take out; but they are working so fast with smiles and sunny vibes. Spectacular food that is even better as leftovers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pauli Rodriguez

Great food, amazing atmosphere, and excellent service! ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kai Santiago

I was highly impressed with my experience here at Hot Wok Bistro. The ladies that served my family of 5 were extremely kind & inviting. The quality of the food was A+ as well. You can choose whatever protein (or veggie + tofu) cooked in whatever style you want. We ordered Mongolian Beef, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Szechuan Fish, Stir Fried Vegetables, and Combination Fried Rice. Everything tastes so clean, delicious, and not too salty like other Chinese restaurants. I highly recommend people try this place out — they also do catering for big events!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot

Sena Guzel

Good prices and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dede Anderson

Have been driving over to this restaurant for over 10 years! Wonderful food and people!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef Lunch, Hot

MIGUEL VERDUGO

Little hidden heaven! Boy you must try it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marissa Martinez

amazing ! we aren’t originally from around here so we took a gamble , and no regrets!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken Lunch, Chicken Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken

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