Social Eatery - Millbrae, California

S L.

Social Eatery food hall is a gem located in Millbrae offering a variety of Chinese cuisine all in one easy-to-reach location. Social Eatery has a parking lot for patrons, which makes dining in easy. Upon entering the food hall, patrons will be guided to a table, and provided with a tablet on which they can place their orders from a variety of establishments contained within Social Eatery. After the order is placed, a staff member will bring the food and beverages straight to your table! When it's time to check out, you can either do so via their app/online or request a staff member to come and help you close out your bill.

Social Eatery has the following 3 restaurants within: (1) Noodleosophy - a local Bay Area chain focusing on hand-pulled noodle dishes; (2) Rice Monster - specializing in Catonese claypot rice; and (3) Grapeholic - a tea shop with grape-centered drinks to round it out.

We came here on a Saturday afternoon looking for a one-stop shop for our weekend lunch and decided to try something from each one of the establishments - after all, isn't that the beauty of food halls? We got the beef tendon noodle soup and prok and shrimp dumplings from Noodleosophy, the cha siu and steamed egg claypot rice from Rice Monster, and finished up our meal with two drinks from Grapeholic - cotton candy grape slush, and grape and lemon tea.

(1) Noodleosophy - the beef tendon noodle soup was rich and flavorful, while the accompanying noodles were perfectly cooked and chewy - providing a great mouth feel to the dish. The dumplings were delicious as well, and were a nice addition to the meal as a whole.

(2) Rice Monster - the cha siu and steamed egg clay pot rice was in a single word - satisfying. The salty-slightly-sweet cha siu paired well with the mild flavors of the egg, and the salty soy sauce you pour over the rice. I will say the rice could have been a little more scorched to provide the accompanying crunch that you expect from this dish; however, if you're really craving claypot rice and are in the area, then Rice Monster will definitely help satisfy that craving for you.

(3) Grapeholic - the cotton candy grape slush was amazing - true to it's name it captured the cotton candy grape flavor in a delicious slush form that was both sweet and refreshing. The grape and lemon tea was also good; however, the lemon flavor was a bit overpowering and made it difficult to truly enjoy the grape that was in the drink. If you want grape to be the star of the show, then I'd recommend getting one of their grape-centered drinks instead.

If you're ever in the Millbrae area and are looking for a great lunch spot, then Social Eatery has to be the next place on your list!

Yusi

Love the decor, vibe and food. Service is a bit awkward - not sure why but it just made me feel a bit uneasy. Nothing major though.
It’s an eatery in Asian style - meaning there are three styles of food and drinks - noodle, rice, and bubble tea.
It has its own yard, building and parking. Love it!

liyan

Social Eatery offers a refreshing take on authentic homemade Chinese food. The steamed chicken with mushrooms was tender and flavorful, while the soup was light yet rich in taste. Unlike many other Chinese restaurants, the food here isn’t greasy or heavy—it’s light, fresh, and healthy. A perfect spot for those craving genuine Chinese dishes with a homemade touch. Highly recommend!

The K. G. S.

Cool place that is right next to the Dylan. Food looked good with lots of beef and noodle combinations. They give you a tablet to order which can be a pain in the butt but I guess once you are used to it, it's ok. Staff was helpful.

Jeannie R.

Good place for groups. They have a big serving. Their beef is good to eat; not chewy. Also, you can order boba after eating.

Seerat S.

Social Eatery has a modern and inviting atmosphere. The decor is trendy, with comfortable seating and a relaxed vibe. It's a great spot for a casual meal with friends or family.The menu features a variety of noodles, rice bowls, and boba drinks. The fresh-made noodles are a highlight – they are perfectly cooked and have a wonderful texture. I tried the spicy garlic noodles and the chicken mushroom rice bowl, both of which were delicious and flavorful. The portions are generous, and the ingredients taste fresh.

The staff at Social Eatery are friendly and efficient. They were quick to guide us to use the QR code on the tables to order our food and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The service was prompt, and the food arrived hot and fresh.

Their boba drinks are a treat. I had the Mango sago, and it was just right – not too sweet, with Aloe. Social Eatery is a fantastic place to enjoy fresh noodles, tasty rice bowls, and refreshing boba drinks. The food quality is excellent, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the service is great.

Nell K.

The first place I’ve tried when I landed in San Francisco. My friends and I needed a place to eat before we could check in our Airbnb. We decided to check this place out. The food was great and the portions were worth the money. The best one though was beef stew noodle soup, the rib was cooked perfectly. The beef was tender and fell off the bone. The side dishes were also good, I enjoyed the dumplings and chicken katsu. Also had to try their matcha Oreo Tornado slush which was so good and creamy!

Rosita L.

Never knew this was here until I have meetup with one of my group. The restaurant is pretty big with 3 or more different vendors, almost look like a food court in a way. There are also long table where people can share tables if they don't have big group.
You order using a barcode or they will give you tablet to order. Pretty straightforward and easy to operate. Food comes in a little late but not too long. Servers are all nice and kind.
Food is great! I love the cumin lamb, spices are pretty good but I wish it has a little more sauce on it and a tad more savory. But that's what additional soy sauce are for! Fish balls are mediocre, it's sweet instead of spicy, which is a little disappointing. All in all, I will try going back again!