# Authentic eats in Downtown > A place that stays true to its roots instead of watering down the experience for a wider audience. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/san-mateo/downtown/best-authentic ## Places (9) ### 1. MalaTown Express 自选麻辣烫 Enjoy bold spicy flavors with an authentic numbing Sichuan kick in a clean, modern setting. Quick service and a self-serve sauce bar make dining fun and customizable. Large bowls and affordable prices complete the cozy, welcoming experience. - Address: 77 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/MalaTown-Express-自选麻辣烫 ### 2. Fish With You 鱼你在一起下饭酸菜鱼 Small, clean space with a cozy vibe and open kitchen creates an authentic scene. Fresh fish and spicy pickled mustard soups offer a comforting, traditional taste. Limited seating allows relaxed dining without rush. - Address: 150 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Fish-With-You-鱼你在一起下饭酸菜鱼 ### 3. Taste of Shaxian Bright, spacious interior with an orange theme creates a cozy vibe. Authentic Chinese dishes like wonton soup and nanchang rice noodles bring true flavors. Kid friendly with a peaceful atmosphere and natural lighting. - Address: 38 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TasteOfShaxian ### 4. OLHSO Korean BBQ House Modern Korean BBQ shines with authentic flavors and generous banchan that get refilled often. Cozy, lively vibe features live fire grilling and K-pop music, while knowledgeable hospitality ensures a welcoming experience. - Address: 236 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/OLHSOKoreanBBQHouse ### 5. Rin-Tei Small Asian fusion spot blends authentic flavors from Japan and Vietnam with a cozy atmosphere featuring minimalist wooden decor. Intimate seating offers a calming dining experience that feels like a mix of Tokyo and Southeast Asia. Food stays true to its roots with high quality ingredients. - Address: 104 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Rin-Tei ### 6. No.5 House Small space with in-house dumpling making offers a chill vibe like a Taipei street market. Menu features authentic beef noodle soup and Northern Chinese flavors. Seating is limited, and ordering is easy via QR code at the table. - Address: 5 S Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/No5-House ### 7. Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle Bright, clean space offers a welcoming vibe with authentic Yunnan-style rice noodle soup that locals love. Self-seating and QR code ordering keep things simple. Despite the name, meals come at a moderate pace, letting you savor every bite. - Address: 215 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TenSecondsYunnanRiceNoodle7 ### 8. Izakaya Fusion Grill Keitan Japanese-style barbecue shines with authentic yakitori grilled over charcoal. Intimate izakaya vibe pairs well with live anime-themed music creating a lively, cozy spot. Open kitchen and second story seating add to the energetic atmosphere. - Address: 35 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/IzakayaFusionGrillKeitan ### 9. TAI ER SICHUAN CUISINE 太二川菜 (SAN MATEO) Enjoy bold spice and numbing heat in authentic Sichuan dishes served in a lively, modern vibe. Generous portions of signature fish shine amid a clean, stylish interior with bar seating. Menu stays focused on bold flavors and comfort food. - Address: 98 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TAI-ER-SICHUAN-CUISINE-太二川菜-SAN-MATEO ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.