Suggestions for Authentic places near Redwood City

Eric M. • August 24, 2013Decent and tasty quality Mexican food. It's not that crap low budget stuff you get at "authentic" Mexican places.

Nate B. • September 4, 2016The only truly authentic, independent breakfast place of its kind nearby. Reminds me of Grey Dog in NYC but with doughnuts and outdoor seating 😍

Lucille F. • December 22, 2014Hole in the wall kind of place but the food & atmosphere brings back my Taipei years in the 80's. Home made noodles perfect flavor & bite. Dumplings & more, delish authentic, prices & service 👍👍👍

Jaqueline G. • February 3, 2020Just wow, do you want some good authentic Mexican food? You have to check this place out, it was really delicious and I will definitely be coming back here when I’m feeling homesick.

Alessandro M. • October 28, 2014As an authentic Italian pizza–lover I can assure you this place is totally legit. I always get pizza del carcerato! It's hard to find a spot like this in the bay.

Jack L. • May 17, 2013This place is authentic. Amazing food. Everything!

Polina W. • February 4, 2017Fresh fish, and an overall great authentic Japanese place

Luz G. • September 13, 2017This place is a typical California take on Mexican food, it's not the most authentic but it's very tasty

Barracuda Networks • May 23, 2011A fun place to hang out any day of the week. The biergarten serves German beer and local microbrews on tap. Entrance around back. Tuesday- Saturday try authentic and delicious German lunch.

Rodney R. • December 11, 2009Great place to get Sake, Miso and anything that is authentic Japanese. The beer and sushi is hella cheap too!

Dan D. • January 19, 2016Authentic! Primavera Pizza. Affogato (Vanilla gelato + a shot of espresso). Mmm. This place is a diamond in the ruff.

Hector L. • July 29, 2017These are BY FAR the best tacos in the Bay Area. These are authentic, and even better than many places in Mexico. Tripa, pastor, lengua, It's all good. Source: born and raised in Mexico for 30 years

Luis C. • October 16, 2015Great pastas and pastiche. It's not Italian original though. It's a very interesting fusion and enhancement of the Italian cousine. If you want authentic go to another place.

Amy M. • October 20, 2013This place is AMAZING. Authentic Peruvian flavors, big portions, and great service. The pescado a la plancha was scrumptious - seafood with so much flavor and a mildly spicy cream sauce. Get it!

jensen • January 25, 2014Great Mexican food, super authentic, sweetest family runs this place, and the margaritas are nice and potent!

Aninda C. • July 20, 2016I love that this place serves authentic Nepalese food, not just Indian; although I couldn't pass up on the Chicken Tikka Masala. The momo is a must!

Sabdhagiri M. • January 30, 2015This is place is usually crowded on weekends. But serves authentic south Indian food which at times is worth the wait..

Shannon M. • January 7, 2016Not the most authentic spanish tapas, but good after-work gathering place

Conner H. • March 4, 2016This place is really authentic, from the design to the extremely pleasant management. I got the escargot and feuilleté de legumes and they were delicious.

Kalpesh J. • October 11, 2013have been to this restaurant at least twice every week in 2013. My first few visits were skeptical about the place, but you will not find this amazing and authentic munbai-style food in bay area.

Chris H. • September 11, 2017Great quality and more authentic than most poke places in the area.

Eddy C. • August 10, 2015My favorite place to go to for authentic Taiwanese spicy beef noodle soup when I'm in San Mateo

Melissa M. • August 7, 2014Oysters, dumplings, authentic Oaxacan tacos, pork belly bahn mi. So many delicious choices in one place are hard to come by!

Ro J. • December 30, 2013Chicken skewers and mozy's rice bowl. And hummus of course. Can't go wrong with this place. Doesn't get more authentic than this.

Douglass L. • November 1, 2013This place is a hidden jewel. The food is fresh, authentic and will have you asking to speak with the chef to give the your compliments personally.

shauna M. • March 12, 2011The best so much better than the place by 7/11! Very authentic food!!! We ate everything!!!

Alex R. • December 1, 2017Best Spanish restaurant I’ve ever been too. I would recommend this place to anyone who is craving authentic spanish food.

Kaustubh A. • December 29, 2015Great place for authentic Thai food. Very tasty and affordable dishes.

Terry D. • September 21, 2014Shawarma is authentic, straight off the spit. Falafels are always freshly cooked and crisp. Love this place!

Vishnu P. • October 29, 2017Avoid this place if you’ve actually had real Indonesian/Malaysian food and you’re expecting something authentic tasting.