Taste of Shaxian

Famous Wonton Soup made with the freshest ingredients available.

Taste of Shaxian offers an approachable way to explore Fujian snack-food traditions, with small dishes that let you follow your curiosity through the menu. Taste of Shaxian at 38 East 4th Avenue in San Mateo introduces diners to the snack-food traditions of Shaxian County in China's Fujian Province. Its focus is on small dishes that can be combined into a varied meal, including wontons, noodles, dumplings and soups. The restaurant describes its wontons as filled with pork and vegetables, while noodle bowls feature savory broths and toppings such as braised pork or minced meat. Braised pork rice, or lurou fan, is another highlighted dish, pairing tender pork and sauce with a bowl of rice. This mix of dumplings, noodle soups and rice dishes makes the menu approachable for a quick meal while offering a regional perspective on Chinese comfort food. For diners exploring Fujian-style snacks in downtown San Mateo, Taste of Shaxian's appeal lies in sampling several simple preparations rather than building a meal around a single large entrée.