The food is well made and has excellent presentation. I feel a little overpriced on the location and ingredients.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
M M
There are so many options on the menu, and I just wish I could try them all someday. Every single dish is nearly perfect, with some tasting even better than those in the original country.The food here is accessible even for first-timers and those who have never had Asian food before.I’ve heard that the chef is an expert with extensive professional experience in Japan, which reflects in the choice of ingredients that perfectly complement each dish’s flavors.Not to mention the high quality of their service; all the staff are prompt and friendly, well-trained, and equipped with knowledge and experience, ensuring customers have a comfortable and enjoyable time during their visit.It’s the perfect place to recommend, invite, and gather with your friends and family at any time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Ko
Surprisingly sophisticated flavors in such a casual looking restaurant. Highly recommend everyone to at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cocoa Starrion
This place is a bit pricey. The environment and decoration are nice. As for the cuisine, it offers a fusion of Japanese and Thai flavors. I won't delve into personal taste preferences since they are subjective.But there are some basic things, like there was an excessive amount of batter on their fried calamari which failed to adhere tightly to the calamari, causing it to easily fall off.Regarding the entrée, I ordered a dish with rice. It might be advisable for them to invest in a higher-quality rice cooker.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Marie
I LOVED my Green Curry. It was so flavorful, yet light and delicate. It tasted so fresh, and was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The only thing about this restaurant I didn't like, was that I didn't know about it earlier. It is a true gem and we're so lucky to have it in San Mateo. I encouraged others to go there, and they have said the same. They have longer hours than many restaurants, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho Lunch Set Regular Vietnamese Rice Noodle with Beef Broth, Veggie Fresh Spring Rolls, Green Curry
Sally Liu
Delicious, fresh food, perfectly prepared. Soy milk sesame pho - so yum!! Super friendly, warm service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natasja Y.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this place. It exudes a Japanese cafe vibe with its appealing aesthetics and background music. The fusion of Thai and Japanese dishes is skillfully executed.For a satisfying experience, an appetizer and main dish are more than enough.I'm definitely planning to return to explore more of the chef's recommendations.Service is excellent, can't wait to try desserts next time!
Anan W.
Asian fusion that hits the spot, it's just right so it's not con-fusionGot the soy based curry with minced pork, flavor is similar to Thai soupAmbience is very classy as well!
松本菜々美
The cream keema curry flavor of the pho was very delicious.The staff were very kind and the atmosphere was nice.I want to go again.
Lots interesting choices. I came here for the chicken rice but ended up ordering something else. I like fried chicken and coconut chicken. I am not used to the flavor of papaya salad. Great service. Would come back to try other things on the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken, Thai Fried Chicken
Audrey H.
Got their sampler platter, chicken rice, and tom yum shrimp noodle soup. Sampler platter: kaarage was super salty; the calamari, papaya salad, and spring rolls were kinda decent. Chicken rice: rice was not fragrant, chicken also didnt stand out either. Sauce was pretty gingery and good.Tom yum shrimp: Wished it was more tom-yummy; the tartness and spiciness was not quite there. Shrimp was not fresh, overall kinda mid dish.The restaurant was clean and customer service was really good. Ambience was good, but food was really not worth it.
Abhishek Yellapu
Awesome spot that is kind of hidden, the service and food was amazing. Food was healthy and fresh and also flavorful. A little pricy but well worth it in my
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tofu Noodles Mabo-Men
Polina L.
We celebrated our anniversary at this Asian restaurant with a modest interior. The serene atmosphere set the perfect tone for our special day. Our waiter was well-informed about the menu, expertly recommending drink pairings for each dish. Despite my numerous questions and indecision, he remained patient and attentive.Our appetizer, the fried chicken, was so delicious that I forgot to take a picture before indulging. My Beef Pho was hearty and rich, with just the right balance of flavors. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his first taste of Tom Yum, which lived up to its reputation. The overall experience exceeded our expectations, and we savored both the food and the ambiance.To cap off the delightful meal, I ordered the Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake, and it was a perfect finale. Our first impression was flawless, and we truly relished the entire dining experience. Highly recommended!
Julia Seaver
First time going to Rin Tei, and it was a phenomenal experience. I got the coconut milk soup with chicken and it was refreshing and creamy. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. It’s a very warm atmosphere and feels very home-y. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho Lunch Set Regular Vietnamese Rice Noodle with Beef Broth, Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken
Yummy (except for the spring rolls)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shaking Beef
The food is well made and has excellent presentation. I feel a little overpriced on the location and ingredients.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
There are so many options on the menu, and I just wish I could try them all someday. Every single dish is nearly perfect, with some tasting even better than those in the original country.The food here is accessible even for first-timers and those who have never had Asian food before.I’ve heard that the chef is an expert with extensive professional experience in Japan, which reflects in the choice of ingredients that perfectly complement each dish’s flavors.Not to mention the high quality of their service; all the staff are prompt and friendly, well-trained, and equipped with knowledge and experience, ensuring customers have a comfortable and enjoyable time during their visit.It’s the perfect place to recommend, invite, and gather with your friends and family at any time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Surprisingly sophisticated flavors in such a casual looking restaurant. Highly recommend everyone to at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a bit pricey. The environment and decoration are nice. As for the cuisine, it offers a fusion of Japanese and Thai flavors. I won't delve into personal taste preferences since they are subjective.But there are some basic things, like there was an excessive amount of batter on their fried calamari which failed to adhere tightly to the calamari, causing it to easily fall off.Regarding the entrée, I ordered a dish with rice. It might be advisable for them to invest in a higher-quality rice cooker.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I LOVED my Green Curry. It was so flavorful, yet light and delicate. It tasted so fresh, and was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The only thing about this restaurant I didn't like, was that I didn't know about it earlier. It is a true gem and we're so lucky to have it in San Mateo. I encouraged others to go there, and they have said the same. They have longer hours than many restaurants, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho Lunch Set Regular Vietnamese Rice Noodle with Beef Broth, Veggie Fresh Spring Rolls, Green Curry
Delicious, fresh food, perfectly prepared. Soy milk sesame pho - so yum!! Super friendly, warm service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this place. It exudes a Japanese cafe vibe with its appealing aesthetics and background music. The fusion of Thai and Japanese dishes is skillfully executed.For a satisfying experience, an appetizer and main dish are more than enough.I'm definitely planning to return to explore more of the chef's recommendations.Service is excellent, can't wait to try desserts next time!
Asian fusion that hits the spot, it's just right so it's not con-fusionGot the soy based curry with minced pork, flavor is similar to Thai soupAmbience is very classy as well!
The cream keema curry flavor of the pho was very delicious.The staff were very kind and the atmosphere was nice.I want to go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Lots interesting choices. I came here for the chicken rice but ended up ordering something else. I like fried chicken and coconut chicken. I am not used to the flavor of papaya salad. Great service. Would come back to try other things on the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken, Thai Fried Chicken
Got their sampler platter, chicken rice, and tom yum shrimp noodle soup. Sampler platter: kaarage was super salty; the calamari, papaya salad, and spring rolls were kinda decent. Chicken rice: rice was not fragrant, chicken also didnt stand out either. Sauce was pretty gingery and good.Tom yum shrimp: Wished it was more tom-yummy; the tartness and spiciness was not quite there. Shrimp was not fresh, overall kinda mid dish.The restaurant was clean and customer service was really good. Ambience was good, but food was really not worth it.
Awesome spot that is kind of hidden, the service and food was amazing. Food was healthy and fresh and also flavorful. A little pricy but well worth it in my
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tofu Noodles Mabo-Men
We celebrated our anniversary at this Asian restaurant with a modest interior. The serene atmosphere set the perfect tone for our special day. Our waiter was well-informed about the menu, expertly recommending drink pairings for each dish. Despite my numerous questions and indecision, he remained patient and attentive.Our appetizer, the fried chicken, was so delicious that I forgot to take a picture before indulging. My Beef Pho was hearty and rich, with just the right balance of flavors. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his first taste of Tom Yum, which lived up to its reputation. The overall experience exceeded our expectations, and we savored both the food and the ambiance.To cap off the delightful meal, I ordered the Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake, and it was a perfect finale. Our first impression was flawless, and we truly relished the entire dining experience. Highly recommended!
First time going to Rin Tei, and it was a phenomenal experience. I got the coconut milk soup with chicken and it was refreshing and creamy. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. It’s a very warm atmosphere and feels very home-y. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho Lunch Set Regular Vietnamese Rice Noodle with Beef Broth, Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken