Less than two miles from Hillsdale Square is Village Hummus, a new restaurant that specializes in the flavors of the Middle East — think falafel, chicken shawarma, schnitzel, roasted eggplant, and Israeli-style hummus. After much anticipation, the restaurant is finally open and serving delicious Middle Eastern dishes Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 […]
Bonchon Chicken is a national Asian fusion chain of restaurants with branches all over the country, and now there's a new location in San Mateo, just about two miles from Hillsdale Square. It opened in July, and eaters are happy to have one nearby — the closest location to this one is in Sunnyvale. You […]
If it seems like every bar or restaurant has a gimmick to bring people through the door, you might be wishing for a spot that has more authenticity. Look no further than Qube Bar and Grill, a casual spot just a mile from Hillside Square. This restaurant opened in July in a spot formerly occupied […]
After experiencing success in their Milbrae and South San Francisco locations, in early August the owners of Zorbas Pizza opened their doors to its newest outpost in San Mateo — which just happens to be less than a mile from Hillside Square. This practically guarantees that your pie will still be piping hot when it […]
Open early enough for those looking for breakfast, and late enough for those wanting to snag an early dinner, Fiero Caffe is serving healthy food and delicious coffee only two miles from Hillsdale Square. The menu consists of fresh pastries, omelets (think salmon and goat cheese, veggie, bacon, and cheese), and egg sandwiches for breakfast, […]
If you love ramen, you probably have your go-to ramen place. With more than 2,875 review s on Yelp, most positive, it's clear that Ramen Dojo is the preferred ramen joint for San Mateo eaters and visitors alike. Given the proximity to Hillsdale Square, maybe it's your favorite spot, too. If you've yet to try […]
Made in Italy is an upscale pizza restaurant serving only the most high-quality pizzas alongside delicious appetizers and scrumptious desserts. With Italian owners and a pie-maker hailing from Napoli, this is one of the only places to get truly Neapolitan pizza in the area. This kind of pizza is thin-crust and uses super fresh, simple […]
From food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant, QBA Cuban Kitchen is now open and serving authentic cuisine straight from Havana. The restaurant started as a food truck in New York, but as of July evolved into a full-blown restaurant in San Mateo situated less than a mile from [WEBLINK] You can choose from a classic Cubano […]
It's not easy to get a seat at Sushi Yoshizumi. The Japanese restaurant has only been part of San Mateo's landscape since April, but it's already attracted a loyal client base—and that's not even the reason seats are so scarce. It's because there are only nine of them to begin with. Make your reservation well […]
If you want to try the stewed pork soup at Santa Ramen, you'd better get there early. It's not unusual for the eatery's most popular dish to sell out. Described as slightly sweet and so tender that it melts in your mouth, it's no wonder that the stewed pork ramen is in such high demand. […]