Dessert Republic 138 Main Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

"We been here before a couple of years ago. The store serves authentic honkong street food and dessert. As I know, they only open at night. When you come in, it feels like you are going back time wise with the interior decoration. The menu has grown since our last visit. I feel overwhelmed with the menu. There are too many to choose from. We ended up ordered egg puff, almond and black sesame paste, and ginger egg puding. They are good except the egg puff, kind of not as good as before. The service was good, and the server was responsive."

"I appreciate the creativity like the sushi shave ice. Fun vintage Hong Kong decor. First I've seen. Thou the taste is only so-so. The Hong Kong Mike tea was just ok.. Still worth checking it out."

"Dessert Republic is a typical hong kong style cafe located right next to the public parking garage. They are a small cafe/restaurant that has a friendly waiter who was hustling to serve everyone as best as he could by himself. He recommended the black sesame paste and sesame balls (tang yuan). We thoroughly enjoyed all of it! You can also order to go if you dont wanna sit down and eat. Would definitely recommend if you want some thing more hong kong style from downtown san mateo!"

"This place has been in San Mateo for a long term and serves up the same great variety of entrees, snacks and desserts as ever. The quality of food is generally fine but it’s the extensive menu that stands out. Good place to go for HK dessert. Hidden in an alley next to the garage so have to keep a lookout."

"Pretty solid HK style dessert spot! Has all-the-fruit types of desserts and the more traditional not-too-sweet variety too. The decor inside is pretty cool - it feels like you're sitting outside the shops of Hong Kong. Would come again to try something new! They also serve eggettes / egg waffles and savory snacks."