Dessert Republic
Dessert Republic
Add Nutella, condensed milk, chocolate syrup for an additional charge.
topped with garlic.
8 pieces.
8 pieces.
Fried chicken covered in panko bread crumbs.
Bite sized, breaded, and fried chicken.
Squid.
6 pieces.
4 pieces.
4 pieces.
4 pieces. Xiao long bao.
4 pieces. Pork & Shrimp Dumpling
4 pieces.
Poultry.
Thick cut of meat from a pig typically cut from the spine.
Thick cut of meat from a pig typically cut from the spine.
Poultry.
Thick cut of meat from a pig typically cut from the spine.
Poultry and thick cut of meat from a pig typically cut from the spine.
Poultry steak topped with tomato sauce.
Thick cut of meat from a pig typically cut from the spine.
Poultry and thick cut of meat from a pig typically cut from the spine.
Poultry steak with curry sauce.
Thick cut of meat from a pig typically cut from the spine.
Thick cut of meat from a pig typically cut from the spine.
Grilled chicken skewer.
Thick cut of meat from a pig typically cut from the spine.
Poultry and thick cut of meat from a pig typically cut from the spine.
Savory light broth with noodles.
Savory light broth with noodles.
Savory light broth with noodles.
Savory light broth with noodles.
Savory light broth with noodles.
Savory light broth with noodles.
Savory light broth with noodles.
Savory light broth with noodles.
6 pieces. Fried rice ball with chocolate syrup.
2 pieces. Fresh mango hello-kitty style.
Strawberry, kiwi, banana.
Tangerine, lychee, kiwi.
Ham, pineapple, cheese.
Assortment of 10 different fresh fruits.
Coconut mango juice with fresh mango, tangerine & sago.
Jelly grass topped with strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, watermelon, honeydew, mango, tangerine.
Black sticky rice topped with strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, watermelon, honeydew, mango, tangerine.
Mango freeze, aloe jelly, fresh mango topped with mango ice-cream.
Watermelon freeze, aloe jelly, strawberry & watermelon topped with strawberry ice-cream.
Honeydew freeze, aloe jelly, kiwi & honeydew melon topped with green tea ice-cream.
Mango freeze, aloe jelly, topped with strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, watermelon, honeydew, mango, tangerine.
Watermelon freeze, aloe jelly, topped with strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, watermelon, honeydew, mango, tangerine.
Honeydew freeze, aloe jelly, topped with strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, watermelon, honeydew, mango, tangerine.
Banana, ice cream, whip cream, chocolate syrup.
Fried banana, ice-cream, whip cream, special syrup.
Mixed Fruit with Grass Jelly B
Waffle topped with fruit
Green Milk Tea with boba
Mango sago drink
sushi and sashimi, food, sashimi, sushi
a restaurant with tables and chairs
indoors
Front
food, dessert
Seating
Inside decor
food
interior
outside, donuts
Green Wonder - Green Tea, Honeydew ice, Aloe Jellies, Kiwi
Menu as of 07.30.2022
Indoor dinning area with HongKongnese architectural designs.
outside
interior
outside
Front of building
Danae L.
Sep 22, 2024
I was a more frequent customer over 20 years ago before dessert shops for more popular in the Bay Area. As a kid I was a sucker for the ice cream floats haha now as an adult. I enjoy their paste and sesame balls.Great service, great place to have gatherings and a quick bite. Overall a warm in family oriented place to have gatherings.
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Fanny C.
Sep 16, 2024
Came here on a Sunday night after dinner and place had a lot of sit-ins but we were still able to get a table for our group of 6 right away. Place had really nice murals of old hk. We ordered and the desserts were good but coulld be better. The Tai -Chi Sesame Paste came out first then the banana sundae then the Ginger Egg White & Milk Pudding and last the Willow Den. It's a cute date night spot and it seems like tthey do a lot of to-go orders.
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Pearl R.
Jun 14, 2024
My friend recommended me this place and it was a little underwhelming but I really enjoyed the spicy popcorn chicken. I wish the crepe was bigger for the price we paid for. However, the staff that was taking care of us, he was really sweet and I enjoyed the service and the vibes at the place
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Jaky Y.
Apr 14, 2024
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.
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Elton L.
Jun 30, 2024
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.
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Caroline T.
Dec 9, 2023
When we want a smaller place with fairly basic ambiance to grab a dessert after a movie, this is a good option. It isn't as modern as some of the other places that have popped up around downtown San Mateo, but the food is solid and it's far quieter. If it's a busy time, the service can be slow because they aren't staffed for a full house. But the team who are there work very hard to keep the service mobinWe like both their hot and cold desserts. On our last trip, it was a cooler evening so we skipped our usual favorites (willow dew and super mango - love the sago!)The black sesame rice balls in a warm soup were delicious. The almond tea is far superior to the black sesame paste which we found a little bitter and too thick. The egg puffs are a consistent winner. If you like waffles, you can't go wrong.
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Elizabeth L.
Mar 13, 2024
Dessert Republic is located in downtown San Mateo - it was convenient, as they are right in the alleyway next to the parking garage. I ordered to go ahead of time, but my order took a bit longer than expected. I was glad that I ordered to go, as the shop was a bit cramped and small inside with almost every table filled. They started making my drink shortly after I arrived and after I paid, I asked to get my drink first, while waiting for my soup. I ordered a green milk tea with boba and imitation shark fin soup. The milk tea was pretty watered down and a bit difficult to drink, it tasted like they forgot the sugar / sweetness. The soup was decent, but it honestly tasted just like hot and sour soup, so it was not exactly what I was expecting or wanted at that time. Overall, I paid about $17 for these two items, which I felt was a bit expensive for what I received.
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Christine D.
May 10, 2024
I like how Dessert Republic was open late. It's very cute inside, and we enjoyed hot desserts on a cold, windy night. The downside is we had to wait a while to be seated, and we waited outside.
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Benjamin T.
Oct 28, 2023
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!
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Anna C.
Mar 2, 2024
It's been a while since we are here, still great atmosphere and quality! Love traditional HK style desserts~
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