Welcome to Kobeya
Kobeya is a Japanese restaurant in San Mateo known for its authentic and delicious bento boxes, sushi, and ramen. Despite its simple appearance, the quality of their food is top-notch and prepared with care. Customers rave about the perfectly cooked dishes like the ebi fry bento, sushi rolls, and chicken karaage curry. The portions are generous, prices are affordable, and the service is quick and friendly. With options for vegetarians and vegans, as well as a cozy atmosphere and gender-neutral restrooms, Kobeya caters to a diverse range of diners looking for a satisfying and enjoyable dining experience.
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140 W 25th Ave San Mateo, CA 94403 Hotline: (650) 578-0880
Welcome to Kobeya, the ultimate destination for Japanese cuisine lovers. As the proud owner of this franchise, I am excited to share with you the highlights of Kobeya and my personal feelings about the exceptional dishes we offer.
Kobeya is a multi-category culinary haven, specializing in Japanese Curry, Ramen, and Sushi Bars. Our diverse menu ensures that we cater to a wide range of taste buds and preferences. Whether you are a curry connoisseur, a ramen aficionado, or a sushi enthusiast, we have something delightful in store for you.
At Kobeya, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and a plethora of utilities to enhance your dining experience. We offer takeout, reservations, and even have vegan and numerous vegetarian options available to cater to various dietary preferences. Additionally, we gladly accept credit cards, Android Pay, Apple Pay, and even cryptocurrency as forms of payment.
Our ambiance perfectly strikes a balance between casual and classy, creating a comfortable space for you to enjoy your meal. With moderate noise levels, casual dress code, and wheelchair accessible facilities, we ensure that all our guests feel welcome and at ease. Moreover, our gender-neutral restrooms reflect our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
Convenience is key at Kobeya, as we provide numerous amenities for our valued customers. We offer street parking and bike parking for easy access, and our waiter service ensures that your dining experience is smooth and enjoyable. Furthermore, we provide free Wi-Fi, so you can stay connected while savoring our delectable dishes.
If you are hosting a special event or celebration, Kobeya has got you covered. Our catering services are available for your convenience, and we gladly accommodate large groups. Families are always welcome, as our restaurant is kid-friendly and boasts an extensive menu suitable for lunch and dinner.
Located at 140 W 25th Ave San Mateo, CA 94403, Kobeya is easily accessible and a perfect spot to indulge in authentic Japanese flavors. Should you have any inquiries or wish to book a table, please feel free to contact us at (650) 578-0880.
Lastly, I must express my sheer delight in presenting our range of dishes. From the rich and aromatic Japanese curries to the soul-warming bowls of ramen and the exquisite artistry of our sushi bars, every bite at Kobeya is an experience to savor. Our commitment to using premium ingredients and maintaining high culinary standards ensures that each dish surpasses expectations, leaving you craving for more.
Thank you for choosing Kobeya. We look forward to serving you and making your dining experience a delightful one.
It's looks like a dive both inside and out but the bento is pretty amazing. I got the ebi fry bento and my mom got the spicy tuna roll. The portion was tiny for both, but the taste was excellent for the bento. The shrimp was lightly fried and tender. It tasted like a cloud. The rice was perfectly cooked. The mac salad and noodle salad sides were also delicious but they only give you half a tablespoon of both. The bento was $13 and the tuna roll was around $8.
I absolutely love this place. Their sushi and chicken is what i order, and it's incredible. Nice quality ingredients and cooked/prepared to perfection. A lot of people get their food to go, but i recommend dining in if you can. It's super fresh and yummy.
The service is always quick, even though it's just the two of them. They're so sweet and remember their regulars. Total mom and pop shop.
The shop itself is small, with a simple look. But don't let that deter you! The food is great. They usually have a video playing of a walk-about of Japan. Gives you a tiny slice of life from Japan, which is sweet.
This is a business I'm happy to support and I love coming back every time. Please check them out!!
Best $13 lunch in san mateo. salad, salmon, japanese noodles. my goto place for many years.
Love this place, I've had in the past the tempura and also beef curry rice, sort of reminds me of my Mom's curry, parking can be a little hard still angled parking slots but the prices are reasonable, nice clean restaurant.
This place is such a gem because of its affordable prices and good quality food. It has a more casual vibe and would be a good place for a quick bite to eat. I came by for dinner with a friend on a Friday night and street parking was easy to find. The restaurant is small but it wasn't busy so we got seated right away. I got the Chicken Karaage Curry, it was only $12 and the portion size was perfect. The curry sauce did not have any potatoes or carrots in it but the dish still felt complete with the amount of chicken it came with, and also the side salad. Would definitely come back and try the sushi or bento boxes!
Love this place! Great home cooking and wonderful owners! Fast, tasty, and cheap eats with integrity for food. Hits: salmon teri bento- grilled well and generous size, curry rice with katsu (chicken or pork-crispy, hot, and juice), karage, tempura- all hot and crispy. Rolls- ca, dragon, futomaki- others are yummy! Dessert- gotta get their sesame balls- pipping hot and Sakura mochi. Brown rice available.
Namaqualand chicken was good with a Mayo like sauce- but like karage more bc of volume of chicken.
Small place, few tables. Parking is ok depending on time- day. But can find, just gotta walk a block. Lovey, lovey owners.
Another trip to San Mateo lands another trip to Kobeya. One of the few standing establishments left in the area which provide excellent food, service and consistency. Switched it up tonight and had tempura and chicken teriyaki bento, both items were top of the line. Finished dinner with sesame desert, excellent.
Best ramen ever! They only have one but it's done right. Pork broth, perfectly cooked noodles and the tastiest generous portion of pork on top. The beauty of this soup is that it wasn't salty, most ramens are. My husband had the teriyaki salmon which was cooked to perfection.
We went for lunch and tried the ebi fry curry, chicken karaage curry, teriyaki chicken, and California roll. Everything was delicious and PERFECTLY cooked (moist and crispy and flavorful). My favorite was the chicken karaage :)
Overall a great meal at a good price and good service, so will be coming back soon!
We love this place and SO GLAD we found it after moving to San Mateo. Don't let the unassuming appearance dissuade you from checking it out. Entree portions are thoughtful and the seasoning just right. Food is not overly greasy or salty, and a testament to the quality that goes into their food and preparation. We have thus far tried their bento meals and ramen, and they are now firmly entrenched on our takeout list. The staff is super friendly as well. Highly highly recommend this place.