Izakaya Mai
212 2nd Ave, San Mateo
(650) 347-2511
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Izakaya Original Champon Served Hot
Okonomiyaki Japanese Pancakes
Shishito Pepper Vegetarian
Deluxe Chirashi Bowl
Delux Chirashi Don
Spicy Scallop Roll
Katsu-Curry Rice
Caterpillar Roll
Salmon Sashimi
Sashimi Platter
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Recent Reviews
Ordered the Tuna Lovers combo for takeout, was $39.42. Tuna was good quality, but not good value for the price. Was told 10-15 min, took 30 min. Wait staff clearly super slammed, needed help.
Summary: food ok. Service needs work. Wouldn't visit again.
Had the katsu curry. Taste was good, but breading quality of the tonkatsu could use a LOT of work. Super thin meat, breading that was completely separate from the meat, and a relatively small portion.
Also had takoyaki— came out about when I was finished with the curry. Taste was ok, nothing special.
Waitress wasn't rude, but gave a strong feeling of...
Had the katsu curry. Taste was good, but breading quality of the tonkatsu could use a LOT of work. Super thin meat, breading that was completely separate from the meat, and a relatively small portion.
Also had takoyaki— came out about when I was finished with the curry. Taste was ok, nothing special.
Waitress wasn't rude, but gave a strong feeling of...
Food acceptable. Beef tongue was overcooked like crazy to the point of being crunchy from the char. Hamachi kama was perfectly cooked though.
Service could be better. My water cup along with my friends were clearly empty and they never offered to refill at all.
I tipped them fairly at 15% as my dinner service did not deserve the standard 18% their receipt asks for. Will probably not return again.
Service could be better. My water cup along with my friends were clearly empty and they never offered to refill at all.
I tipped them fairly at 15% as my dinner service did not deserve the standard 18% their receipt asks for. Will probably not return again.
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