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Hotaru Japanese Restaurant

33 E 3rd Ave San Mateo, CA 94401 · Downtown San Mateo
(650) 343-1152 · $ · japanese
Rating: 3.5 out of 5"Yelp reviews (769)
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Hours

  • Mon - Thu11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Fri11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Sat11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sun11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Description

This bright, immaculate spot offers one of the best values for Japanese food in San Mateo. Try the tonkatsu, a lightly breaded, crispy pork cutlet, or the shrimp vegetable tempura.

Good for

Sushi · Lunch · Dinner

Popular menu items

Hotaru · Hamachi · Chicken Teriyaki · Croquette · Pork Cutlet

General info

Beer and Wine · Wheelchair Access · Family Friendly · Takeout

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  • Rating: 1.0 out of 5"by Michelle T. at Yelp User Review3/10/2013Just finished eating and was VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED! This used to be my favorite Japanese restaurant in the Peninsula but over the years, their service has deteriorated. Portions are smaller and poorly presently. Last but not the least, Udon special came with a long strand of hair!!!!! Ewwww. Disgusting! The … Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by BJ L. at Yelp User Review1/23/2013I've really enjoyed this place each and every time I've visited. They always have the sashimi I'm looking for and it tastes fresh. I really enjoy all of their special rolls, but they aren't displayed in the menus. It's hard to find what you're looking for if you aren't seated near the bar. The service has always been ok for … Read full review
  • Rating: 2.0 out of 5"by Anna R. at Yelp User Review1/23/2013I really dislike giving 2-star reviews, but the "Meh.I've experienced better." really hits the nail on the head with my lunch at Hotaru today. I've simply had better of everything I ate here today at other Japanese restaurants in close vicinity (i.e. Joy Sushi). $8.45 is generally a good deal for a combo lunch plate with … Read full review
  • Rating: 2.0 out of 5"by Kim N. at Yelp User Review1/16/2013A co worker wanted miso to attack a cold so we stepped in here for soup goodness. I wanted some yakitori style things, so while they attacked miso/chicken teriyaki don Iwent for chicken gizzards, gyu tan, fried oysters and chicken wings. Most of my food was under seasoned and lukewarm. The … Read full review
  • Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by JJAMZ C. at Yelp User Review1/11/2013When you have so many choices of Japanese food in San Francisco, you can get a little spoiled when venturing out of the city. This place offers good portions at reasonable prices. The kids and I were craving for some udon on a cold day. This was an okay place to go. They also had a great variety of … Read full review

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