![]() ![]() They basically said he could order anything and they’d adjust it to be gluten-free if possible. My husband had Broccoli Beef over Chow Fun (the wide rice noodles). Even my teen enjoyed it and, sadly, I had to share the dish with her. This is actually the best rendition I’ve tasted so far. It was breaded very lightly and it wasn’t drowning in the mayo sauce. The second dish was a bit of a treat for me – Honey Walnut Shrimp. However, the sauce was flavorful and the veggies mixed in nicely. Keep in mind that Chinese BBQ pork is NOT gluten-free as it’s marinated in a soy sauce mixture. The pork was tasty but a little on the dry side. I wouldn’t classify this as mind-blowingly awesome gluten-free Chinese food, it’s enjoyable and definitely on the upper side in terms of taste and price.įor my daughter and I, we ordered the Cha Siu Chow Fun (BBQ pork with the wide rice noodles). The typical Chinese-American dishes tasted good and there was a decent variety. Hot Wok Bistro Restaurant, Food, Serviceįirst of all, we’ll tackle the food in general. ![]() That’s always a good sign in regards to the food and service. We could tell by their familiarity and conversation that they probably come here all the time during their lunch hour. We saw several ‘regulars’ come in, and all of different ethnicities. The place is on the smaller size but it’s open enough to not make the patrons feel squished in. Everything seemed clean and there was a modest amount of seating. Hot Wok Bistro is near the freeway and sandwiched between two warehouse-type properties. So, we were more than excited to find out that there was a place that served gluten-free Chinese restaurant that actually offered the option of cooking with tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) and was knowledgeable of which dishes could be adjusted to be gluten-free. On top of that, the idea of gluten-intolerance and celiac disease don’t travel well across the language barriers. Why? Because most soy sauce brands used in those restaurants contain wheat. ORIGINAL REVIEW : It’s been ages since we’ve gone out to eat Chinese food. Review from that visit can be found below the original article.įeatures: Good selection, most dishes can be made gluten-free Gluten-Free Chinese Food at Hot Wok Bistro in San Mateo, CA UPDATE: We ate at the sister restaurant in San Carlos, Hot Wok Bistro Too, on. Hot Wok Bistro Too: 1541 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 But they were candied and delicious.Hot Wok Bistro: 1012 Howard Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 ![]() I always want more walnuts everwhere I go and I'd say the same here. Theirs was more honey than mayo, with a mostly clear sauce, and it was coated the perfect amount. Often when you get honey walnut shrimp it comes covered in a sweet heavy mayo sauce. The inside was your standard pork and shallots, simple flavors but a dab of soy sauce on it and they are delicious. The dumplings were fresh with a crispy bottom and moist dough on top. I'd say the key to Hot Wok is not some unique or wild menu, but your everday favorites cooked perfectly. I'd call it a sweet and sour with big chuncks of mushroom and tofu. I ordered the dumplings as well and they also brought a nice soup. Going in I saw just about everything was delicious but as soon as I saw the honey walnut shrimp, I had to get it. There isn't a whole lot nearby so I walked a ways to Hot Wok based off the reviews. I had a quick night at the DoubleTree San Francisco. I'll certainly be back (i.e., of the few other Chinese restaurants I've tried in San Mateo, this is the only one I would visit again-and one in Foster City). Both lasted for several additional meals and were very good. To accompany the chicken I got pork fried rice. It had chunks of carrots that were also hard. Since I wanted a chicken dish that I could easily warm up, it was suggested that I get the kung pao stir fry. The service was attentive/friendly and the proprietor even helped me pick a couple dishes to go. I only tasted the soup, since I am not typically a fan of soup. The green bean chicken was flavorful however, the green beans were a little harder than I prefer. I chose the green bean chicken with white rice the appetizer was an unsolicited hot/spicy soup. ![]() Although I had arrived around 3:30 pm, I was still able to order one of the lunch specials posted on the board (officially over at 3:00 pm), for only an additional $1 charge ($8 instead of $7). After circling a couple times, I reluctantly parked on a side street that was a few blocks away (I had to practically leave bread crumbs to find my way back to my car). First, parking was an issue due to its location in a mixed use neighborhood (residential/commercial businesses like auto body shops and other restaurants) where street parking is the rule. Like many other reviewers, I made a special trip due to the reviews. As a recent transplant to San Mateo, this was my first visit to Hot Wok Bistro (and this part of San Mateo). ![]()
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