Nice little Chinese restaurant downtown. Their food is great and the employees are friendly. They usually have your order ready in ten minutes or less. They keep it clean. My favorite Chinese restaurant downtown. The pork fried rice I ordered there today was delicious.

While the location is a little strange and out of the way, it is worth a visit if you like American Chinese food. While the decor is dated, it feels like a Chinese restaurant and the staff are good. The crab rangoons were sweet, which I found a little off-putting but did have actual meat in them, which I liked. The lemon chicken was good, Overall, a worthwhile experience. 4.5 rounded up to 5 for Google.

Food was just as incredible as I remember! Used to eat here all the time when I lived at home with my parents in swayzee. Everything was hot and had great flavor. Order was done quickly. Worker's were kind. Store was clean

As perusal, I went in to this long time establishment and placed my order...💁🏻 I'd like to mention that over the years the establishment has changed hands several times throughout it's history, and during some of those times service and quality has suffered...⚠️...but I digress...because as of this moment in time for the past few years the establishment has been up to tippy top shape and has given me nothing but the upmost quality service and outstandingly scrumptious Chinese cuisine...😋🥡❤️💯✔️

Came here with a group and we had no wait on Tuesday at 2 pm. Good: - This place has so much variety - I loved the pumpkin dessert, and the fried tomato and egg with rise, the duck soup was hearty too - Peanut noodles were a standout dish - Portion sizes were good and this place was great value for the price - Bright natural lighting and homey ambiance Bad: - Wish I could have tried more of the dishes before we got full! Overall this place was amazing! I'd come again

Love this place! I’ve been coming here regularly and it never disappoints. The flavors are spot on—just like what you’d get in a small shop in China. The pork dumplings and noodle soup are my go-to, and the chili oil is amazing. Super affordable, fast service, and always consistent. It’s one of those rare spots where you feel like you’re getting real homemade food. Highly recommend if you're in San Mateo and want something satisfying and authentic.

We were truly amazed by how good the service was! The waiter and waitress were very friendly, and very attentive to us. They kept making sure that we had everything we needed. The food was excellent! We ordered lemon chicken and honey walnut shrimp. We were surprised they also offer sashimi! We love this restaurant and we are absolutely going to return soon!

Found out this is the brainchild restaurant for Panda Express. it did not disappoint. The food was fresh & plentiful and although busy the service was quick for lunch time. Ordered wonton soup which came with huge shrimp and veggies. Not your typical wonton soul

I had a great experience at this restaurant. The indoor environment was clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. Service was impressively fast, and there was a decent variety of food options to choose from. What really stood out was the pricing—this spot offers the lowest price per pound I’ve seen in the San Mateo area, making it a great value for anyone looking for a budget-friendly meal without compromising on quality.

Great selection of ingredients. Best price for Mala tang in town. Tasty food! The sauce bar is very basic. They charge extra for green onions, cilantro, and garlic, but it only 50 cents each and me order of each can easily be shared with the table. Right now your order comes with a free malatown tote bag. Wasn't the biggest fan of everyone being served in to go containers, but I always have leftovers so it makes things easier. If you want Mala tang to go, this is the place for you.

Certain Foods are 10 like the Pork fried rice and sesame seed chicken. The fried dumplings I purchased were 4. Freeze dried for too long. Fried chicken wings and fried rice or french fries 8.

We have ordered there 3 times and only ordered the third time because the first time was good but the last two times have been not good to put it nicely. Rubbery, flavorless. Under cooked and not worth the price at all. Just a heads up.

Came here to celebrate achieving a milestone. The food is amazing and did not disappoint. My husband and I are vegetarians and we loved that there is a wide range of vegetarian options. Being new to Chinese food there are some really good options. We got the vegetarian spicy ma la noodles and the signature numbing spiciness of the Sichuan peppers was a great experience. 10/10 will recommend.

I used to love this place but not anymore. Somehow they change my fav dish “pan fried beef pie” 牛肉餡餅 into a weird shape and cut it like nobody know they want to save the money serve to customer cheat food. Taste not the same. And the whole pie is thiner than a paper. Feel like I’m eating a fried cardboard. I don’t understand why they change it like this. We pay what we get. But why you all of a sudden change it to a cheaper version of the food and that’s not what 牛肉餡餅looks like. I’m beyond disappointed at this moment and asking myself. Why? Why? why? Is it so hard to keep it like original? And I asked the waiter, this is not the pan fired beef pie. He’s super confidant and tell me yes! That’s the pan fried beef pie. We just change it to a different shape not round anymore. And look at me like I’m a stupid person who doesn’t know what’s pan fried beef pie. Ok, I know I’m not coming back. And That guy gave me attitude makes me feel I’m wrong. Of course we kinda argued about the “pie” and he did say that he can return that order. But hello???!!!! I don’t care bout money problem right now. I care bout the beef pan fired pie, the taste the shape the thick pie!!!! So sad why is a good restaurant has to change it and later on close the restaurant. I know I’m not coming back. All because of that. Oh, and we also have pan fried dumping 鍋貼. Guess what? They change it too!!! They don’t serve with soy sauce paste 醬油膏 anymore. They give you kimchi which I don’t understand. And the kimchi taste so bad. I ask them and they just denying “we never serve the soy sauce paste醬油膏 before. WOW Fool me once is ok. Fool me twice….. Sorry byeeeee~ Enough for arguing. I’m just paid and bounce not even finish the food.

My first experience at a hot pot place. The pork bone broth was delicious and the selection to cook in the pot was extensive. The steamed dumplings and edamame were also delicious sides. If you're in the area you should definitely check this place out. Do not let the dated sign and decor let you pass this place by. Very clean establishment.

you know when captain america goes in the protein capsule and comes out absolutely shredded? … may i introduce the meat capsule of your dreams: four seasons hot pot. the sheer quantity of meat my friends and I consumed (for the insanely reasonable price of 19.95 a person) would leave a victorian child in a state of complete organ failure. come to this place. eat your body weight in beef. become a hollywood meatsack ala chris evans. (The bathrooms are at very clean as well and the employees are nice)

Looking for a Restaurant we could sit inside to eat since we drove into town to visit family in the hospital. Did a random google search and after trying a couple other places that were only doing take out, we stumbled upon this restaurant. I have to say I’m glad we did. The people were nice and EVERYTHING was perfectly cooked and hot! I even looked back where they were cooking and it was very clean! The restaurant isn’t really fancy but it was also clean. Food tasted great too!

After many years of passing by this place, I decided to finally try it. I wish I had been coming here long ago!! The food is delicious and affordable. Portion sizes are perfect 👍. The menu is huge. However, it is mostly meat. There's only about 11 or so veggie options. More tofu dishes would be great. Either way, I'll definitely be coming back here! Pictures is the Broccoli and Bean Curd with Garlic Sauce. Comes with a side of white rice.

Zoe Ma Ma is a great spot for a flavorful and satisfying meal. We tried the Dan Dan noodles and the pork belly with rice, and both dishes were packed with great flavor. The noodles had just the right amount of spice and richness, while the pork belly was tender and paired perfectly with the rice. Portions were generous, and everything felt fresh and well-prepared. It’s the kind of place that hits the spot when you’re craving something hearty and comforting.

While the service is great, the food is incredibly disappointing and overpriced. Mediocre taste and TINY portions. Ordered to go ...got home to find out we paid $13 for a few pieces of bok choy! To-go bowls were both half empty. Had to order Dominos after eating this to not go hungry. Lesson learned.

‼️Keep in mind that your experience may differ from mine, as I arrived during opening (11:30am Sunday). I would reccomend going upon opening (11:30am early lunch or 5:00pm early dinner) Immediately greeted and was seated upon entering. The dining area was very clean. The raw ingredients section was very orderly. Food came out quick, sub 10 minutes. Broth was very delicious (bone broth, spiciest option) and not overly-salty like Tang Bar or YGF. The beef and lamb wasn't overcooked, either, so they maintained their tenderness. The huge game changer, for me, was the self-service sauce bar. Similar to an AYCE hotpot establishment, ZLM has a whole array of Chinese sauces and aromatics to choose from. Two small details that really sold me was that they provided nice quality chopsticks and offered self service water jugs. $34 for 2 people 4.5/5 service 5/5 food 4/5 atmosphere 4/5 cost 4.375/5 overall experience

Total Score: 6.94 Bathroom: N/A Didn’t use bathroom Customer Service: 4.25/5 Very nice. Refilled waters, and also saw there was some food chunk in my drink and offered to replace my water. 🥺 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Clean and bright, but normal decor Food: 4/5 Good selection of food, and good flavors after it was cooked. Nothing to complain about. Also free sauce bar!! Wow: 0/1 Normal malatang restaurant Total Score = (CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW)/0.9

This place isn’t really sit down and dine, more of a takeout spot. I recommend getting the order D8; it’s a plate with great amount of portions they really don't leave out! Everything tasted amazing and so full of flavor I’m glad I ate here. The price for a meal that actually fills me up which taste bomb is everything I could ask for in Chinese food.

This place is bombb. It’s about $12 for a plate and it comes with a good amount of food. Got stuffed easily; food was too good. I definitely recommend the plate D8, you wont regret getting food here!