Restaurants in Millbrae

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Tasty Place 1625 El Camino Real, Millbrae Chinese • $$
1625 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“This Sichuan restaurant is a gem! The dry pot shredded cabbage is incredibly tasty, and the spicy hot pot with fresh fish slices is simply outstanding. The texture of the fresh fish fillets is so amazing. If you're a fan of Sichuan cuisine, this place is a must-try!”

4.5 Superb48 Reviews
Han Sang 420 Broadway, Millbrae Korean • $$$
420 Broadway, Millbrae

“The galbi jjim here is amazing! It's pretty pricey, but I don't mind because the food here is really good and I don't come too often. There're a ton of different things you can try. I like the modern atmosphere and I love how cute the menus are. They're like little gates that open up and welcome you in. Be careful if you don't like spicy food, though. The spice tolerance required for mild is already pretty high.”

4.5 Superb146 Reviews
O Sole Mio 352 Broadway, Millbrae Italian • $$
352 Broadway, Millbrae

“Shared a family dinner. It was fantastic. Family, customer service, food and atmosphere could not have been any better. Highly recommend, hope to visit again next time we visit the Bay Area.”

4.6 Superb79 Reviews
Hana Izumi Japanese Kaiseki Food 293 El Camino Real, Millbrae Japanese • $$$$
293 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“Ideally, this place deserves a 4.5/5.Nestled in the heart of Millbrae, Hana Izumi is a hidden gem that offers an experience that transcends mere dining.They have a prix fixe menu that changes every month. My friends and I went there in February. Our prix fixe menu was $98/person plus taxes. For our prix fixe menu, we had the option to pick one from the 2 entrees. You will definitely be full by the end of your meal.Note- We were a party of 3, and our bill included a 20% tip by default.Service:The service at Hana Izumi was good. The staff was attentive (except for the 2 times when we had to ask them to refill our hot tea) yet unobtrusive. Our host was knowledgeable and passionate, guiding us through the intricate kaiseki menu with genuine enthusiasm.Ambiance:Restaurant's soft lighting bathes the small space, adorned with minimalist décor and natural elements, creating a tranquil atmosphere.Food:Kobachi 3 Ways amuse bouche was a delightful prelude, showcasing the chef's artistry and precision with 3 miniature bites brimming with diverse flavors and textures. It included goma tofu, duck, and octopus. Goma tofu topped with uni was delectable. The octopus was surprisingly not as chewy as you'd usually expect. The duck was pretty good as well.The assorted sashimi included bluefin tuna, yellowtail, and ocean trout. It was impeccably fresh, and each piece just melted in our mouths.Hirame Nanban was a revelation. The perfectly crisp halibut paired beautifully with the sweet onion vinaigrette, creating a delightful contrast.The Maezawa Wagyu Soba was a fancy indulgence. The tender Wagyu beef, simmered in a savory sukiyaki broth, melted on the tongue, while the slightly firm soba noodles provided a satisfying textural contrast.The tara shirako chawanmushi was also really good, offering a unique and delicate flavor profile with its creamy egg custard and hint of sake.For the entree, I opted for the Negitoro Chirashi Bowl, a visual masterpiece with its vibrant colors and generous portion of chopped fatty bluefin tuna. Each bite was a burst of umami, perfectly complemented by the seasoned sushi rice. My friends tried their Dungeness crab zo-sui and loved it.This place is definitely worth a visit. The parking in the area can be hard to find, so please plan to arrive a little early. I looked for parking for 15 minutes and eventually ended up parking in the residential area up the hill.”

4.6 Superb61 Reviews
Antojitos Mexicanos Jovanni (Taco Truck) 711 El Camino Real, Millbrae Mexican • $$
711 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“I'm a loyal customer of the Zumix juice truck on El Camino and by random chance I decided to walk over to Jovanni's taco truck (parked right next to each other). I started off light with the first visit and ordered a plain carne asada taco with no salsa or fixings. I personally always want to see if an establishment has good meat and a tortilla for a foundation. My next visit I ventured to the Carne Asada Super Taco and I fell in love. The flavors from the salsa and meat are perfectly balanced, the perfectly grilled tortilla has a bit of a nice char to it and lastly the cheese melt on the tortilla isn't overwhelming. I also enjoy the fresh cucumbers they serve with it and the grilled onions on the side. I come here 1-2 times a week now it's just absolutely worth your time to stop and grab a bite.”

4.7 Superb46 Reviews
Fiddlers Green 333 El Camino Real, Millbrae Irish Pub • $$
333 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“Excellent food and very authentic. I lived in Ireland for a number of years and thoroughly enjoyed the full Irish fry for brunch. They even had Barry’s tea (I used to be more of a Lyon’s Gold Blend but Barry’s is my close second). Lovely.I went another evening and had the lamb riblets. GORGEOUS! I watched the barman pour a few Guinness. I normally don’t order Guinness in America but the barman poured a proper pint and there was plenty of Guinness flowing. Best pint of Guinness I’ve had in ages. I’ll be back!”

4.5 Superb81 Reviews

Restaurants by Cuisine

Zorba's Pizza & Pasta 1567 El Camino Real, Millbrae Pizza • $$
1567 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“Zorba's is a great family operated restaurant. This is a great place to take your family. Fresh made pizza dough that is award winning! We loved the service and the food, Highlights are Greek salad with house dressing Hand tossed pizza Mouska delicious The pasta trio with meat sauce All so good! We can't wait to return with our friends and family”

4.4 Superb88 Reviews
La Collina Italian Restaurant 355 El Camino Real, Millbrae Italian • $$
355 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“We found this restaurant by accident and are so glad that we did.It's cozy and comfortable with booths and beautiful Italian decor.Service was excellent. Waitress knew the food and was very friendly and attentive to us.The food was out of this world!My husband got the fried calamari steak and it was so tender and flavorful. Easily the best I've ever tasted.I had the Pasta Carbonara which most restaurants mess up and make with cream. This was authentic and made with egg and pancetta just like in Italy. The flavor was outstanding!!We also had the Mushroom Polenta appetizer and it was so delicious.Highly recommend this restaurant!!Parking: It's on the frontage road and there are pull in spots right in front. Would probably be full on busy weekend nights. We went early and there were plenty of spots within easy walking distance.”

4.4 Superb76 Reviews
wonderful 270 Broadway, Millbrae Chinese • $$
270 Broadway, Millbrae

“I really enjoyed their smorked (smoked pork) and bamboo dish and the general's noodles. The string beans with the eggplant were cooked perfectly; I've had a lot of places have trouble with the string beans as of late. The "smorked" fried rice looked pretty good and would be willing to return or order take out to try. They forgot our second order of rice, but we did fine without it.”

4 Good115 Reviews

Restaurants with Delivery

Little Chengdu 213 El Camino Real, Millbrae Szechuan • $$
213 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“Went back to "Little Chengdu," which used to be "Little Sichuan" in San Mateo. Happy they're open again after the pandemic. The new place is smaller but feels cozy. Had a nice surprise when my partner debated a third dish; I remembered their big portions, so I said no. The Cold Noodle was still big enough for both of us!My favorite, the Sichuan Spicy Cold Noodle, was as good as always. Big portion, tasty sauce—satisfying.Tried Tea Smoked Duck for the first time, and it was better than expected. Tastes like smoked turkey with a hint of tea. Smelled a bit smoky, but the flavor was excellent, not too bitter. Just a heads up, parking around the area might be a bit difficult.”

4.3 Superb84 Reviews
WanPo Tea Shop 1069 El Camino Real, Millbrae Bubble Tea • $$
1069 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“Only Wanpo around. Come here many many many times. Always good quality! I usually get tea with 30% sugar level, because it's the best taste and favor compared to others. Once a while I will drink the milk tea.”

4.3 Superb77 Reviews
PPQ Dungeness Island - Millbrae 195 El Camino Real, Millbrae Vietnamese • $$$
195 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“The food here is really, really good. I came here to eat out with a friend of mine and ordered the house garlic noodles, Dungeness crab, and imperial rolls. I can't say much about the service since they gave me and my friend lots of time to catch up, so depending on what you expect, it's pretty good. That's why I gave service 4 stars. Good, but not exactly outstanding. The atmosphere is really nice. I would personally sit on a patio if it's offered, but that's completely your choice.”

4.3 Superb64 Reviews

Outdoor Dining

Ipoh Garden Malaysian Cuisine 100 El Camino Real, Millbrae Malaysian • $$
100 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“We have recently returned from living for a year in Penang, Malaysia (not too far from Ipoh). I can honestly say this food is just as good if not better than what we found in Penang, which is the food capitol! We loved the references to Penang in the restaurant in the form of cute murals found in Georgetown. We enjoyed the char kuey teow, the green beans with belachan, the roti canai and the curry laksa. It was all delicious and very fresh ingredients. The owner is very nice and we enjoyed chatting with her and sharing stories. We will be back!”

4.2 Good85 Reviews
Hubei Restaurant 1055 El Camino Real, Millbrae Chinese • $$
1055 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“The food was really good and the restaurant owner and server were so kind!! We got recommended a lot of Hubei dishes: crayfish, eggplant and century egg, wuhan hot dry noodles, and more! All of it was so good! Would definitely recommend this place, especially if you are looking for authentic tasting Hubei cuisine.”

4.3 Superb38 Reviews

“The environment is clean, the beef noodle soup is very clear, the taste is quite fresh, and the noodles are very chewy. We also recommend the hand-caught lamb and beef ribs, the meat is full of flavor. Yangzhi nectar is also delicious.”

4.2 Good64 Reviews

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Yummy Szechuan 1661 El Camino Real, Millbrae Chinese • $$
1661 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“We tried a mix of Sichuan and Northern Chinese dishes atYummy Szechuan, and the flavors were impressive. However, as a spicy food fan, I found the Spicy Pork Ear, Chongqing Spicy Chili Chicken, and Mao Xue Wang a bit milder than I prefer.If you're like me and love extra heat, consider asking for more chili in these dishes. Despite the spice level, the quick service, varied flavors, and cozy atmosphere made the experience enjoyable. The Toothpick Lamb With Cumin, The Salted Egg with Golden Sand Prawns, and The Chongqing Spicy Chili Chicken stood out, even if they weren't super spicy.”

4.2 Good48 Reviews
Mom's Tofu House 133 El Camino Real, Millbrae Korean • $$
133 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“When I came to the United States and got tired of eating hamburgers and other Western-style food, I had no choice but to eat tofu pot to satisfy my craving for white rice. This Mom's Tofu is very close to the hotel, within walking distance, and there is good parking nearby. Shopping and drinking coffee can be arranged nearby, which is very convenient. After eating the tofu hotpot for two days in a row, I feel that the taste is not much different. In California, the soft tofu hotpot is usually meat + tofu hotpot + small dishes. It is similar to Taiwan, the taste is not too spicy, and the price is higher than the previous day. Food is more expensive in Los Angeles.”

4.2 Good34 Reviews
Royal Feast 148 El Camino Real, Millbrae Chinese • $$
148 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“Authentic Chinese restaurant serving delicious food at some of the most affordable prices (especially their lunch special of $9.95/dish from M-F 11 AM - 2 PM). They specialize in Szechaun cuisine, so watch out for the spice.Some of the best dishes are their duck and their twice-cooked pork.The staff are incredibly friendly and consistently check-in with the guests. The restuarant has a a small cozy feel and was well decorated when I visited a few weeks after the Lunar New Year. There is even a wall of celebrities who have visited!One of the other redeeming qualities is their platter of Chinese candies by the exit.”

4.2 Good32 Reviews

24 Hour Restaurants

One Piece Sushi 108 Park Pl, Millbrae Sushi • $$
108 Park Pl, Millbrae

“This place is great for a quick sushi bite. You can try a lot of different dishes here because the plates are small and very inexpensive! Atmosphere is similar to one of those Japanese bending machine restaurants. You place your order on a tablet with minimal human contact.”

4.1 Good58 Reviews
Ai Grill 1621 El Camino Real, Millbrae Barbeque • $$$
1621 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“Ai Grill's charm is definitely the automatically rotating skewer system and the binchotan charcoal that they bring out just for your table once you place your order. Paired with the neon lights and stylish interior, a bbq dinner here definitely felt tasted like a premium experience while still supporting a local mom and pop restaurant. My friend and I had a great time here ordering via the ala carte skewers, wagyu fried rice, and a sweet potato fries side. The skewers were packed with smoky umami with our favorites being the lamb, US prime beef, and pork jowl. The sweet potato fries were also so light and crispy that we couldn't help but grab more - we finished this at lightning speed.Our server was so sweet and attentive, giving us detailed instructions on the best cooking time/sauce pairing for each meat, checking in several times with water, and offering free watermelon and coupons to finish off the meal. Overall this was a super satisfying dinner for both food and service quality. Just one minor critique I have is that Ai Grill's price point positions this to be a "once in a while" dinner rather than an easy splurge, despite skewers being a street food genre. I tend to think of beef and lamb skewers as the showstealers when it comes to Chinese bbq, but beef skewers starting at ~$7 here brings some hesitation to go big with the first skewer order. I genuinely hope that Ai Grill keeps growing their customer base since their weekend service still had space to fill when we went (granted we went right at opening time).”

4.1 Good33 Reviews
Gourmet Village Restaurant (味苑) 465 Broadway, Millbrae Chinese • $$
465 Broadway, Millbrae

“The food tastes so delicious. This restaurant operates by a couple, they are so nice to customers. But they didn't hire any staff to take orders/packing the delivery/clean up tables, they do that all by themselves, which I totally understand because the owner told me it is very difficult to run a restaurant after a pandemic, it is impossible to earn any revenue if they hire staff. BTW, one of the best family restaurants in Millbrae San Mateo.”

4.2 Good14 Reviews

Takeout Restaurants

Sushi Kei 407 Broadway, Millbrae Japanese • $$
407 Broadway, Millbrae

“Located in downtown Millbrae and unassuming from the outside, but fish freshness inside! Came here for a weekday dinner so it wasn't crowded and the servers were very polite. Miso soup was good but no tofu, and salad could've used more dressing. The Negitoro (fatty tuna, green onion) roll and there was wasabi inside, I enjoyed this. The Deluxe Sushi which included 8 pieces total - 2 pc tuna, yellowtail, halibut, salmon, shrimp, salmon roe, egg/tamago. The egg had a hint of sweetness. The yellowtail sashimi entree came with 10 pieces and soup & salad. Each piece of fish was fresh and delicious! I left feeling satisfied with, would come again to try their other dishes and specials.”

4 Good28 Reviews
Earl Spicy 1711 El Camino Real, Millbrae Szechuan • $$
1711 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“We came to Earl Spicy to celebrate Lunar New Year 2024. Our friends have been several times and suggested it for our Lunar New Year celebration. Everything we ordered was delicious! The spicy crab was so unique. Sichuan at its' best! I am Asian and this might tbe the best crab I've ever had! The fish was also so delicious. Savory, spicy and just perfection. We had lamb with noodles which were expertly prepared. The noodles were cooked to the ideal peak. The owner is very sweet and came to our table to ensure we were enjoying our meal and to bring us a special treat for dessert. I highly recommend, especially if you enjoy lots of delicious, spicy, yet balanced flavor.”

3.9 Good75 Reviews
Porridge & Things 235 Broadway, Millbrae Chinese • $$
235 Broadway, Millbrae

“Great Chinese restaurant. I really love their seafood. The fried fish was so tender, not dry at all. The beef was also equally as tender. And of course, the porridge was great. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of that, but we got Scallops & Clams Sawo Porridge and it was ”

3.9 Good71 Reviews

Drive-Thru Restaurants

The Kitchen (厨房制造) 279 El Camino Real, Millbrae Cantonese • $$
279 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“I am very satisfied with the environment, service and taste. It’s just, it’s really a bit salty! ! ! I am willing to eat it again. If it is still so salty, I will definitely leave a message to the kitchen chef! It tastes really good and the portion is plenty! ! ! Two people had four dishes and one soup, and all the regular soups for five people were finished, and the dishes were all packed.”

3.9 Good63 Reviews
Round Table Pizza 414 Broadway, Millbrae Pizza • $$
414 Broadway, Millbrae

“We had a family party there. Pizza was great..service was awesome...clean and accomadating. When three generations are satisfied it is a win win. I highly reccomend having your next gathering there.”

3.9 Good19 Reviews
Sixteen Mile House 448 Broadway, Millbrae Steak House • $$$
448 Broadway, Millbrae

“Stroganoff. A dish done poorly all too often (Stoffer's, anyone?) but all so magical when done right. London, HK, Germany and Poland, all places I've had it at varying levels but few as memorable as the one here at Sixteen. As a fellow participant in the restaurant business, these guys make a mean steak and a noodle dish that's easily unrivaled by any location in the area. Grab the keys to the Imperial, come to Sixteen and have a few old fashions with the stroganoff. Decadence at the highest levels await!”

3.8 Good60 Reviews

Cheap Eats

眷湘Easterly Millbrae 309 Broadway, Millbrae Chinese • $$
309 Broadway, Millbrae

“Just tried new item coconut chicken soup. It’s delicious. We added an order of white noodle. Good enough for me and my wife. Including tax and tips $31.7. It is less than what I paid for two pho yesterday.”

3.5 Good21 Reviews
Grill & Vine 1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae Bar & Grill • $$
1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae

“Just really good food. It is a bit pricey but worth every penny in quality and tasteParking: Located in a strip mall so parking close is hit or miss.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible.”

3.5 Good48 Reviews
Yan Peninsula (知味轩) 1180 El Camino Real, Millbrae Seafood • $$
1180 El Camino Real, Millbrae

“Food is same like other dim sum places. Service is same like other dim sum places. Ambiance is beautiful because it is brand new and newly renovated. Bathroom does not stink yet. Keep up the quality and standard.”

3.5 Good115 Reviews

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