Welcome to Dessert Republic
Dessert Republic, a Chinese dessert spot in San Mateo, offers a unique blend of traditional Cantonese flavors with a modern twist. Known for their refreshing mixed fruit desserts and playful imitation sushi sashimi, this hidden gem surprises and delights customers. The cozy ambience, extensive menu, and creative molecular desserts make it a must-visit for those craving something different. With friendly service and a street food vibe, Dessert Republic is a perfect spot to hang out with friends and indulge in tantalizing treats. Their commitment to quality and creativity truly sets them apart in the dessert scene.
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138 Main St, San Mateo, CA 94401 Hotline: (650) 401-3570
Welcome to Dessert Republic!
If you're looking for a unique dining experience in San Mateo, look no further than Dessert Republic. This Chinese dessert spot offers a fusion of traditional Cantonese flavors with a modern twist that will leave your taste buds satisfied.
One standout dish that has customers raving is the imitation sushi sashimi. Crafted from inventive ingredients like carrot gelatin, grape, and watermelon jello, this playful dish is a feast for the eyes and the palate. The creativity and execution of these dishes are truly impressive, making Dessert Republic a hidden gem in the area.
Aside from their innovative desserts, Dessert Republic also offers classic Cantonese dishes like steamed ginger milk, almond soup with sesame balls, and mango sago. These traditional treats are perfect for those looking to indulge in authentic flavors.
The cozy atmosphere and Asian-inspired decor make Dessert Republic the perfect spot to relax with friends or family. With plenty of seating, air conditioning, and a welcoming vibe, you'll want to linger and try more of their offerings.
So, why not treat yourself to a unique dining experience at Dessert Republic? With a diverse menu that caters to all tastes, you're sure to find something you love at this San Mateo favorite.
Great place to hang with friends if you've just finished a meal nearby. The mixed fruit desserts are refreshing and not too sweet or heavy. Love the street food vibe. Prompt, friendly servers.
It's my favorite little HK night market food place. The 雞蛋仔，太極芝麻糊，連自黑糯米，鹽酥雞，炸魷魚，豬腸粉，東坡肉飯 are all wicked awesome. Love the ambience. Been going there since it opened. Support you small business
I'm surprised this dessert place hasn't made waves on social media yet. We stumbled upon it while walking home from downtown San Mateo and couldn't resist giving it a try. Opted for the imitation sushi sashimi, and it was quite the experience. The dish was overwhelming in all the right ways, truly entertaining and perfect for hanging out with friends. The imitation sushi sashimi was a playful twist on traditional flavors. The salmon was crafted from carrot gelatin, while the tuna was made from grape and watermelon jello. The creativity and execution were impressive, and the flavors surprisingly worked well together. The overall vibe of the place was inviting, with decor that transported us to Asia. Plenty of seating and air conditioning made it a comfortable spot to linger and enjoy our treats. With such an extensive menu, we'd recommend trying one or two of their desserts or savory offerings. There's something for everyone here, and we can't wait to come back and explore more of their offerings. Definitely a hidden gem that's worth your time.
Dessert Republic is a staple in San Mateo downtown serving up classic Cantonese food and desserts. We've popped by many times over the years. Recently, we tried their steamed ginger milk (8/10), almond soup with sesame balls (8/10), red bean soup (6/10 - too thick), mango sago (8/10), and their curry fish ball noodle soup (7/10 - very salty). Dessert Republic gets pretty busy in the evenings and on the weekends, and there's sometimes a short wait for this small spot.
It's been a while since we are here, still great atmosphere and quality! Love traditional HK style desserts~
A cute little spot with an array of fun desserts. My friend, her mom, and I were looking for a place to get some dessert after dinner, and we were drawn to this place because of how many options for Asian-inspired desserts they have, and the ample seating. We definitely knew we wanted to try one of the crepes, so we opted for the Full House Crepe, which was quite delicious. The crepe was perfectly thin and we enjoyed the ice cream on top and the fruit that it came topped with. We also wanted to try one of their "Molecular" (?) Desserts because we were intrigued. We got the Fresh Fruit Imitation Sashimi Shaved Ice. I admit, I was a little thrown off by it. I probably wouldn't recommend this, given the texture of the imitation sashimi was that of this interesting gelatin substance. I had wished they just used fruit instead. But I will say that it's a very creative dessert.
