Chef Zhao Bistro Menu – San Mateo, CA

Type : Sichuan restaurant

Location : San Mateo, CA

Based on 254 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Chef Zhao Bistro 94403

Address:
2450 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403

Phone: (650) 345-6288

Website:

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Hours

Friday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

Beef & Lamb 牛羊
Cumin Lamb 香炒孜然羊 $21.95
Broccoli Beef 芥兰牛 $19.95
Spicy Goat In Casserole 羊肉香锅 $22.95
Cumin Beef 孜然牛 $19.95
Beef Aorta & Beef Tripe In Heavy Peppercorn Flavor 藤椒双脆 $21.95
Tofu & Beef In Spicy Boiling Oil 过桥豆花牛 $19.95
Spicy Hot Oil Boiled Beef 水煮牛肉 $21.95
Thai Chili Peanut & Agaric Stew W. Lamb 香烹锅仔羊 $21.95
Mongolian Beef 蒙古牛 $19.95
Spicy Assorted Vegetables 什锦冒菜 $22.95
Vegetable Beef 素菜牛 $19.95
Beef & Lamb 牛羊
Beef Aorta & Beef Tripe In Heavy Peppercorn Flavor 藤椒双脆 $20.95
Spicy Hot Oil Boiled Beef 水煮牛肉 $20.95
Vegetable Beef 素菜牛 $18.95
Tofu & Beef In Spicy Boiling Oil 过桥豆花牛 $18.95
Thai Chili Peanut & Agaric Stew W. Lamb 香烹锅仔羊 $20.95
Spicy Goat In Casserole 羊肉香锅 $21.95
Cumin Lamb 香炒孜然羊 $20.95
Broccoli Beef 芥兰牛 $18.95
Spicy Assorted Vegetables 什锦冒菜 $21.95
Cumin Beef 孜然牛 $18.95
Mongolian Beef 蒙古牛 $18.95
Seafood 海鲜
Fish Fillets W. Tofu & Preserved Pickles 酸菜豆花鱼 $21.95
Spicy Bullfrog In The Clay Pot 干锅牛蛙 $29.95
Hot & Spicy Prawn In Iron Pot 干锅大虾 $21.95
Stir Fried Crispy Shrimp & Sizzling Rice W. Sichuan Hot Sauce 香脆锅巴虾 $23.95
Spicy Quick Stirfry Eel 炝锅香辣鳝段 $33.95
Mixed Hot & Spicy Meats & Veggies In Iron Pot 什锦麻辣香锅 $20.95
Spicy Bullfrog W. Mix Vegetables 馋嘴牛蛙 $33.95
Soft Tofu & Crab Meat In Clay Pot 蟹黄豆花 $16.95
Whole Fish Braised W. Minced Meat & Chili 干烧全鱼
菜品制作时间需20分钟！The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare!		 $23.95
Home Style Braised Garlic Eel 大蒜家常鳝段 $31.95
Whole Fish In Black Bean Sauce 豆瓣全鱼
菜品制作时间需20分钟！The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare!		 $23.95
Boiled Fish Fillet In Heavy Peppercorn Flavor 峨眉藤椒水煮鱼 $21.95
Bullfrog In Chopped Chili Flavor 剁椒牛蛙 $29.95
Boiled Fish Fillet W. Flaming Chili 江湖水煮鱼 $21.95
Spicy Quick Fire Whole Fish 炝锅全鱼
菜品制作时间需20分钟！The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare!		 $23.95
Spicy Quick Stirfry Bullfrog 炝锅香辣美蛙 $37.95
Hot & Spicy Fish Fillet In Iron Pot 干锅鱼片 $20.95
Seafood 海鲜
Whole Fish Braised W. Minced Meat & Chili 干烧全鱼
菜品制作时间需20分钟！The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare!		 $24.95
Spicy Quick Stirfry Bullfrog 炝锅香辣美蛙 $39.95
Mixed Hot & Spicy Meats & Veggies In Iron Pot 什锦麻辣香锅 $21.95
Hot & Spicy Prawn In Iron Pot 干锅大虾 $22.95
Spicy Bullfrog W. Mix Vegetables 馋嘴牛蛙 $35.95
Bullfrog In Chopped Chili Flavor 剁椒牛蛙 $31.95
Stir Fried Crispy Shrimp & Sizzling Rice W. Sichuan Hot Sauce 香脆锅巴虾 $24.95
Home Style Braised Garlic Eel 大蒜家常鳝段 $33.95
Hot & Spicy Fish Fillet In Iron Pot 干锅鱼片 $21.95
Soft Tofu & Crab Meat In Clay Pot 蟹黄豆花 $17.95
Spicy Quick Fire Whole Fish 炝锅全鱼
菜品制作时间需20分钟！The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare!		 $24.95
Fish Fillets W. Tofu & Preserved Pickles 酸菜豆花鱼 $22.95
Whole Fish In Black Bean Sauce 豆瓣全鱼
菜品制作时间需20分钟！The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare!		 $24.95
Boiled Fish Fillet W. Flaming Chili 江湖水煮鱼 $22.95
Spicy Quick Stirfry Eel 炝锅香辣鳝段 $35.95
Boiled Fish Fillet In Heavy Peppercorn Flavor 峨眉藤椒水煮鱼 $22.95
Spicy Bullfrog In The Clay Pot 干锅牛蛙 $31.95
Chicken & Duck 鸡鸭类
Chicken & Preserved Pickles In Iron Pot 酸菜干锅鸡 $20.95
Vegetable Chicken 素菜鸡 $19.95
Sichuan Style Tea Smoked Duck 成都樟茶鸭 $20.95
Duck Blood W. Sauerkraut & Intestines 酸菜肥肠鸭血 $22.95
Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡丁 $19.95
Duck Blood 冒鸭血 $22.95
Spicy Quick Stirfry Chicken 炝锅香辣仔鸡 $29.95
Stir Fried Sliced Duck W. Bell Pepper 三椒煸鸭条 $20.95
Broccoli Chicken 芥兰鸡 $19.95
Stir Fried Chicken In Heavy Peppercorn Flavor 藤椒干煸鸡 $19.95
Homemade Braised Duck W. Green Bean 私房毛豆鸭
菜品制作时间需20分钟！The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare!		 $19.95
Braised Chicken W. Potato Green Pepper & Sauce Soked Noodle 新疆大盘鸡
菜品制作时间需20分钟！The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare!		 $21.95
Chongqing Chili Chicken 重庆辣子鸡 $18.95
Chicken & Duck 鸡鸭类
Vegetable Chicken 素菜鸡 $20.95
Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡丁 $20.95
Homemade Braised Duck W. Green Bean 私房毛豆鸭
菜品制作时间需20分钟！The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare!		 $20.95
Sichuan Style Tea Smoked Duck 成都樟茶鸭 $21.95
Duck Blood W. Sauerkraut & Intestines 酸菜肥肠鸭血 $23.95
Chicken & Preserved Pickles In Iron Pot 酸菜干锅鸡 $21.95
Chongqing Chili Chicken 重庆辣子鸡 $19.95
Stir Fried Sliced Duck W. Bell Pepper 三椒煸鸭条 $21.95
Broccoli Chicken 芥兰鸡 $20.95
Braised Chicken W. Potato Green Pepper & Sauce Soked Noodle 新疆大盘鸡
菜品制作时间需20分钟！The recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare!		 $22.95
Stir Fried Chicken In Heavy Peppercorn Flavor 藤椒干煸鸡 $20.95
Duck Blood 冒鸭血 $23.95
Pork 猪
Steamed Sliced Pork Belly 咸烧白 $18.95
Sparerib W. Cumin 飘香小排骨 $18.95
Stir Fried Shredded Pork In Garlic Sauce 鱼香肉丝 $15.95
Stir Fried Bean & Pork Rib Stir Fried W. Chili & Onions 黄金吊胃骨 $18.95
Soy Sauce Spiced Pork Stir Fried W. Cauliflower 腊味花菜 $18.95
Braised Pork W. Chestnut 板栗红烧肉 $18.95
Assorted Mushrooms Stir Fried W. Shredded Pork 鲜菇肉丝 $19.95
Hot & Spicy Pork Intestine In Iron Pot 干锅肥肠 $20.95
Stir Fried Spicy Black Beef Tripe 火爆黑毛肚 $20.95
Stir Fried Garlic Bolt W. Shredded Pork 蒜苔肉丝 $18.95
Spicy Quick Fire Pork Kidney 炝锅腰花 $20.95
Leaf Tripe W. Blood Pudding & Spam 山城毛血旺 $21.95
Stir Fried Pork Intestine 干煸肥肠 $18.95
Pork Stir Fried W. Celtuce & Black Fungus 木耳青笋肉片 $19.95
Stir Fried Spicy Pork Kidney 火爆腰花 $20.95
Twice Cooked Pork W. Garlic Bolt 蒜苗回锅肉 $19.95
Sichuan Style Stir Fried Shredded Pork W. Green Pepper 二荆条炒肉丝 $19.95
Stir Fried Bean Curd W. Shredded Pork 香干肉丝 $15.95
Pork 猪
Braised Pork W. Chestnut 板栗红烧肉 $19.95
Stir Fried Spicy Black Beef Tripe 火爆黑毛肚 $21.95
Hot & Spicy Pork Intestine In Iron Pot 干锅肥肠 $21.95
Soy Sauce Spiced Pork Stir Fried W. Cauliflower 腊味花菜 $19.95
Stir Fried Spicy Pork Kidney 火爆腰花 $21.95
Stir Fried Shredded Pork In Garlic Sauce 鱼香肉丝 $16.45
Stir Fried Bean Curd W. Shredded Pork 香干肉丝 $16.45
Sparerib W. Cumin 飘香小排骨 $19.95
Twice Cooked Pork W. Garlic Bolt 蒜苗回锅肉 $20.95
Sichuan Style Stir Fried Shredded Pork W. Green Pepper 二荆条炒肉丝 $20.95
Steamed Sliced Pork Belly 咸烧白 $19.95
Stir Fried Garlic Bolt W. Shredded Pork 蒜苔肉丝 $19.95
Stir Fried Bean & Pork Rib Stir Fried W. Chili & Onions 黄金吊胃骨 $19.95
Leaf Tripe W. Blood Pudding & Spam 山城毛血旺 $22.95
Pork Stir Fried W. Celtuce & Black Fungus 木耳青笋肉片 $20.95
Spicy Quick Fire Pork Kidney 炝锅腰花 $21.95
Assorted Mushrooms Stir Fried W. Shredded Pork 鲜菇肉丝 $20.95
Stir Fried Pork Intestine 干煸肥肠 $19.95
Rice/Noodle 主食
Beef Chow Mein 牛肉炒面 $16.45
Chicken Fried Rice 鸡肉炒饭 $16.45
Vegetable Chow Mein 素炒面 $16.45
Beef Fried Rice 牛肉炒饭 $16.45
Steamed White Rice 白饭 $2.50
Hotsour & Spicy Vermic Lli 白家酸辣肥肠粉 $13.45
Pork Fried Rice 猪肉炒饭 $16.45
Vegetable Fried Rice 素炒饭 $16.45
Combo Chow Mein 什锦炒面 $16.45
Shrimp Chow Mein 虾仁炒面 $16.45
Shrimp Fried Rice 虾仁炒饭 $16.45
Combo Fried Rice 什锦炒饭 $16.45
Spicy Cold Noodle 怪味凉面 $13.45
Pork Chow Mein 猪肉炒面 $16.45
Chicken Chow Mein 鸡肉炒面 $16.45
Sichuan Style Beef Sirlion Noodle 川味牛腩面 $16.45
Sichuan Style Pork Noodle 川味排骨面 $15.45
Rice/Noodle 主食
Shrimp Chow Mein 虾仁炒面 $15.95
Chicken Chow Mein 鸡肉炒面 $15.95
Vegetable Fried Rice 素炒饭 $15.95
Beef Fried Rice 牛肉炒饭 $15.95
Steamed White Rice 白饭 $2.50
Chicken Fried Rice 鸡肉炒饭 $15.95
Pork Chow Mein 猪肉炒面 $15.95
Pork Fried Rice 猪肉炒饭 $15.95
Sichuan Style Pork Noodle 川味排骨面 $14.95
Combo Fried Rice 什锦炒饭 $15.95
Sichuan Style Beef Sirlion Noodle 川味牛腩面 $15.95
Shrimp Fried Rice 虾仁炒饭 $15.95
Hotsour & Spicy Vermic Lli 白家酸辣肥肠粉 $12.95
Combo Chow Mein 什锦炒面 $15.95
Beef Chow Mein 牛肉炒面 $15.95
Spicy Cold Noodle 怪味凉面 $12.95
Vegetable Chow Mein 素炒面 $15.95
Vegetables 素菜
Crispy Hot & Spicy Potato Fries 香辣土豆条 $16.45
Shredded Potato W. Preserved Pickles 酸菜土豆丝 $15.45
Hot & Spicy Stir Fried Lotus Root 农家木盆藕 $19.95
Napa Cabbage Stir Fried W. Sweat & Sour Sauce 糖醋莲白 $14.45
Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐 $14.45
Sauteed Cabbage W. Dry Shrimp 开洋白菜 $14.45
Eggplant In Garlic Sauce 鱼香茄子 $14.45
Agaric & Okra Stirfried W. Wintermelon 木耳秋葵烩冬瓜 $19.95
Garlic Bean Sprout 蒜炒大豆苗 $21.95
Sauteed Wintermelon W. Dry Shrimp 开洋冬瓜 $15.45
Stir Fried Chinese Little Greens 清炒鸡毛菜 $16.45
Spicy Shredded Potato Sauteed Sichuan Style 炝炒土豆丝 $14.45
Stir Fried String Bean 干煸四季豆 $17.95
Vegetables 素菜
Stir Fried String Bean 干煸四季豆 $16.95
Agaric & Okra Stirfried W. Wintermelon 木耳秋葵烩冬瓜 $18.95
Sauteed Cabbage W. Dry Shrimp 开洋白菜 $13.95
Eggplant In Garlic Sauce 鱼香茄子 $13.95
Sauteed Wintermelon W. Dry Shrimp 开洋冬瓜 $14.95
Crispy Hot & Spicy Potato Fries 香辣土豆条 $15.95
Shredded Potato W. Preserved Pickles 酸菜土豆丝 $14.95
Spicy Shredded Potato Sauteed Sichuan Style 炝炒土豆丝 $13.95
Stir Fried Chinese Little Greens 清炒鸡毛菜 $15.95
Garlic Bean Sprout 蒜炒大豆苗 $20.95
Hot & Spicy Stir Fried Lotus Root 农家木盆藕 $18.95
Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐 $13.95
Napa Cabbage Stir Fried W. Sweat & Sour Sauce 糖醋莲白 $13.95
Soups 汤品
Tomato W. Fried Egg Soup 番茄煎蛋汤 $12.95
Pork Chop W. Wintermelon Soup 冬瓜排骨汤 $13.95
Pork Feet Soup 老妈蹄花汤 $14.95
Glutinous Rice Balls In Sweet Rice Wine 酒酿汤圆 $10.95
Soups 汤品
Pork Chop W. Wintermelon Soup 冬瓜排骨汤 $14.45
Glutinous Rice Balls In Sweet Rice Wine 酒酿汤圆 $11.45
Tomato W. Fried Egg Soup 番茄煎蛋汤 $13.45
Pork Feet Soup 老妈蹄花汤 $15.45
Cold Dishes 凉菜
Bamboo & Beef In Hot Sauce 烟笋拌牛肉 $13.95
Spicy Beef Combo 夫妻肺片 $13.95
Hot Spicy Jelly Noodle 伤心凉粉 $9.95
Sliced Chicken In Special Made Sauce Seasoned W. Pepper 雅安藤椒白斩鸡 $13.95
Bamboo Chicken 烟笋凉拌鸡 $15.95
Sliced Bacon W. Spicy Garlic Seasoning 蒜泥胡豆拌白肉 $13.95
Sliced Chicken In Special Made Chili Sauce 太婆凉拌鸡 $13.95
Rolled Bean Curd & Cucumber W. Garlic 腐竹黄瓜 $10.95
Spicy Crispy Black Beef Tripe 香辣脆毛肚 $14.95
Cold Dishes 凉菜
Sliced Bacon W. Spicy Garlic Seasoning 蒜泥胡豆拌白肉 $14.45
Hot Spicy Jelly Noodle 伤心凉粉 $9.95
Bamboo Chicken 烟笋凉拌鸡 $16.45
Spicy Beef Combo 夫妻肺片 $14.45
Sliced Chicken In Special Made Sauce Seasoned W. Pepper 雅安藤椒白斩鸡 $14.45
Sliced Chicken In Special Made Chili Sauce 太婆凉拌鸡 $14.45
Rolled Bean Curd & Cucumber W. Garlic 腐竹黄瓜 $11.45
Spicy Crispy Black Beef Tripe 香辣脆毛肚 $15.45
Bamboo & Beef In Hot Sauce 烟笋拌牛肉 $14.45
Beverages 饮料
Soda 汽水 $2.50
Herbal Tea 王老吉 $3.95
Chi Forest Sparking Water 元气森林 $4.95
Arctic Ocean Orange Soda 北冰洋 $4.95
Beverages 饮料
Arctic Ocean Orange Soda 北冰洋 $4.95
Herbal Tea 王老吉 $3.95
Chi Forest Sparking Water 元气森林 $4.95
Soda 汽水 $2.50
Dim Sum 面点
Scallion Pancake 葱油饼 $11.45
Tan Tan Noodle 担担面 $11.45
Zhongs Dumpling 钟水饺 $13.45
Sesame Pancake 芝麻大饼 $14.45
Sichuan Style Spicy Wonton 红油抄手 $13.45
Gluten Rice 酥皮糍粑 $12.45
Dim Sum 面点
Gluten Rice 酥皮糍粑 $11.95
Sichuan Style Spicy Wonton 红油抄手 $12.95
Zhongs Dumpling 钟水饺 $12.95
Scallion Pancake 葱油饼 $10.95
Tan Tan Noodle 担担面 $10.95
Sesame Pancake 芝麻大饼 $13.95

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Reviews

Helen W.
We had high hopes for chef Zhao but some of the food items were not up to standard.

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Kirstin Leigh
Authentic Sichuan food for spicy food lovers! Highly recommend the spicy lotus root, lamb dish, and spicy wontons. Everything is very seasoned and super flavorful so you should get a bowl of rice to compliment the dishes. Numbing sensation (spicy) from the peppers are what makes the Sichuan experience amazing. Definitely a must-try.

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Yuan LIU
Chef Zhao Bistro is authentic Sichuan cuisine. Period. We liked their Mountain View shop a lot, but that one was closed during COVID-19. Our first visit to the Palo Alto shop didn’t disappoint.

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Grace Li
A really delicious gem of a place! My friend and I went here a few days ago and ordered the dumplings, eggplant, twice fried pork, and the spicy fish. The food was excellent and at a very reasonable price, and we had a ton leftover. The twice cooked pork was especially good. Service was quick and friendly, especially since it was a weekday lunch, and the place wasn’t too crowded either. We found 2-hour street parking right around the corner by the Goodwill. Highly recommend!

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Jun Wang
I heard about this place one year ago, but I went there the first time today with my friends. Four of us ordered four dishes: 炒鸭条，剁椒牛蛙，藤椒双脆和蒜苔肉丝。except a little bit salty, I like all four dishes, all tastes are pretty close to what I have at home. BTW, I’m from Chongqing. Next time maybe ask for less salt.

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Patrick ll
Overall good food and service. Had Numbing chicken wings, MaPo Tofu, beef chowfu because had kids couln’t eat to spicy. Kids love the Numing wings, went for second order. Food got to the table quick. One thing is that seems most smaller restaurants all usually phone menu now day. I miss the real menu, it is easier to read and look. Still reasonable price for today high prices everwhere.

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Sylwia K
Excellent boiled fish with flaming chili. Very flavorful, full of Sichuan peppercorns (*not* “spiced down” or sweetened like many other places)

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Conrad Joseph
Food is fine and fairly cheap comparing to other similar Chinese restaurants. However some of the dishes are really salty. We got the tofu with stir fried beef and only managed to finish half way.

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Paula Seba
Very nice food Chinese. A lot of options for lunch and dinner. Some dishes a little spice. Very friendly. Good for a great time with friends.

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J M
TINY PORTIONS especially for $40! Flavor of the spicy wings and fried rice were good but feels like they’re trying to short change you despite high prices. They didn’t even include any chopsticks or condiments or anything. Do your stomach a favor and go to Noodle Shop down the street. You’ll thank me later

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