Peking Alley - San Mateo

I had the worst soy milk here. I reported it to the management and they gave me a free cup, but it was still not good. It was too watery and tasted like soy-flavored water. However, the other dishes were decent. I will give this place another chance and try something different next time.

Excellent. I will return. I had the Spicy Chicken Cold Noodle and it was perfectly spicy and the noodles were fresh and al dente. In any case, you need to try more dishes.

If you're in the northern area and craving authentic Chinese dishes, look no further! This place is fantastic! I sampled multiple dishes and they were all delicious. It's been three years since I last visited China, but this restaurant gives me a sense of being back home. I returned and this place is truly authentic. 5 stars from me!

This restaurant is the real deal. It's the perfect place to experience authentic Chinese home cooking. You don't come here for the ambiance, you come for a delicious and satisfying meal. We tried dishes like walnut shrimp, Beijing-style pig belly, beef wrapped in pancakes (similar to Beijing duck but with cold beef), chili beef, fluffy pancakes, and noodles with black bean sauce. Each dish had its own unique and delicious flavors. What really sets Beijing Alley apart is the fact that everything is freshly prepared. The handmade noodles were incredibly fresh and had a great texture. You can even see the owner making dumplings in the back of the restaurant, making it clear that this is a family-run establishment. While the presentation and atmosphere may not be the best, this place is all about the food. I will definitely be returning to Beijing Alley frequently.

Love this place, it?s my favorite Chinese restaurant on the peninsula. When I get homesick and miss my grandma, this place always delivers what I'm looking for. The food here always tastes fresh, flavorful, and is never too greasy. They have a large menu and everything I have tried here has been fantastic. This place is also excellent for takeout/delivery (see photo- the food arrived securely packaged and with generous portions). Also, I sometimes get a headache and feel super thirsty after eating Chinese food from OTHER places, but that doesn't happen when I eat here. To me, that speaks volumes about the quality of the ingredients Peking Alley uses- their food definitely tastes freshly made. I'm not sure how they do it, but their string beans are always cooked to absolute perfection- satisfying texture and flavor, and it's always consistently great (never mushy nor overcooked like at many other places). I always get their black bean sauce noodle dish- one of my favorites because it?s so hard to find at restaurants, and Peking Alley does the fish well. Their meat dishes are very flavorful and come in generous portions- make sure to order a rice dish to accompany it (I suggest their house special fried rice). One thing that I really loved getting in-person at the restaurant is their specialty whole deep fried fish! They use super fresh fish, tastes great, and looks impressive- it's quite a production and is definitely something to order with a large party/for special occasions.