Summary of responses from the San Mateo Meetup "get to know you question" - favorite lunch places in San Mateo

1. Where to Lunch in
San Mateo...
...by the resident experts

2. This was not a test...
“I don't know the best lunch place in
downtown SM. I travel throughout the
Peninsula and South Bay areas.”
:(

3. Hot
1. Sushi Sam Lunch
2. Curry Up Now
3. Pancho Villa
4. Himawari
5. Kingfish
6. Ravioli House
7. Charlie’s

4. Honorable Mention
Sandwich Spot -- Hotaru
Espetus -- Osteria Coppa
BStreet & Vine -- Astaria
Pho Garden -- Joy Sushi

5. The Long Tail...
yuzu Suruki supermarket.
Ramen Parlor Golden Island Cafe
Ramen Dojo Filoli's
Oldtown Sushi Everyday Beijing on B.
Mingalaba Champaign
Little China Kitchen China Bee
Kitcho Saigon City
Joy Luck Place Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot
Jeffry's BayWatch
Izakaya Mai ShabuWay

6. We Got Funded...
“hmm...
i eat the free food at the office so i have no
idea...”

7. I read this wrong...
“Astaria...and I know the general manager so
let me know if you need the "hook up"”

8. Custom!
“The Sandwich Spot...
...they do lettuce wraps to make their
sandwiches gluten free!”

9. Euro Chic San Mateo
“Kaffehaus...
It's not really a lunch place, but their grilled ham
and cheese and a double espresso is just what
you need to get those creative juices flowing.”

10. Sustenance?
“Windy City pizza...
...for deep dish all-afternoon sustenance.

11. Pre-Funding...
It makes for a late one...
...but who can argue against Pancho Villa's
"happy hour" for a tasty lunch value??? :-b

12. “la vic's.
orange sauce. nuf said.”