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Gourmet Carousel - Reviews

1559 Franklin St, 94164 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
362

Reviews

77.9%

Satisfaction

62

negative

18

neutral

282

positive

What people say about Gourmet Carousel

Visit Type
  • Family Dinner
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Michelle S.
Review date: 10/01/2025
9
Solid Food, Fast Service, Big Portions!
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The food was solid, and the service was impressively quick. We were also pleased with the big portions. A nice surprise was that there was no charge for tea. This has become a family favorite! I highly recommend the beef stew, black bean chow mein, and the yefu fried wonton soup.
  • food8
  • service9
  • portions8
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Roji F.
Review date: 08/06/2025
9
Classic Chinese Food is Back!
My experience at this classic Chinese restaurant was wonderful! Yin has brought her beloved neighborhood restaurant and cuisine back to life, offering both Dinner and Lunch just like before. I visited on October 6, 2025, and was thrilled that the CRISPY CHICKEN is back on the menu! I celebrated the Moon Festival with friends and enjoyed the Crispy Chicken, beef with Bitter Melon, and Kung Pao Shrimp. Everything was delicious! My friends missed out on a fabulous dinner.
  • Crispy Chicken10
  • beef with Bitter Melon9
  • Kung Pao Shrimp9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Jise S.
Review date: 07/31/2025
9
Kind Staff and Authentic Food!
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive, largely due to the exceptionally kind staff. I had the relief of finding my passport, which I had accidentally left behind, safely kept by the team. They warmly greeted me upon my return the next day, which I truly appreciated. Beyond the excellent service, the food was authentic and fresh. 生意興隆!
  • staff10
  • belongings10
  • food9
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Lauren M.
Review date: 04/04/2025
10
Fresh, Delicious Food & Great Atmosphere!
We’ve been here so many times, and the food is always so fresh and delish! So glad we can walk here from our apartment 😋. I highly recommend getting the Singapore noodles.
  • food10
  • Singapore noodles10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Andromeda A.
Review date: 03/21/2025
7
Decent Soup, Quick Service
My experience at the restaurant was marked by quick food delivery and service from a nice enough lady. The soup was decent. Overall, it was a satisfactory experience.
  • food delivery8
  • lady7
  • soup6
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
David
Review date: 03/15/2025
6
Mixed Experience: Good Chicken, Poor Service
I hadn't been to this restaurant in many years and was curious to see the latest experience. The menu looked promising. The crispy fried chicken was very good, flavorful with surprisingly light & crispy skin. (Note: as per the menu, a 30-minute prep time is required.) The bitter melon with beef was not bad, but there was a large puddle of oil on the bottom. The special clay pot, which contained some meats & seafood, was mediocre. The shrimp with lobster sauce was very salty and unfortunately resembled scrambled eggs with shrimp instead of the expected creamy sauce. My lasting impressions are the good fried chicken, very difficult parking, and an unfriendly hostess/waitress.
  • crispy fried chicken9
  • bitter melon with beef5
  • special clay pot5
  • shrimp with lobster sauce3
  • parking2
  • hostess/waitress2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Rimi V.
Review date: 02/12/2025
9
Delicious Egg Flower Soup and Vegetarian Options
I've walked by this place many times and finally decided to try it. I ordered the egg flower soup with extra vegetables and absolutely loved it. The portion was big enough and it was very tasty. It's great that there are a few walkable spots nearby that don't use seafood broth for their soups, which is a big help for vegetarians like me.
  • egg flower soup9
  • portion9
  • vegetarian options8
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Jonathan C.
Review date: 10/19/2024
8
Tasty Meal, Good Price
I had a very tasty meal at a good price. The flavors and quality of the meat were good.
  • meal8
  • price7
  • flavors8
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Sergio L.
Review date: 10/12/2024
9
Consistently Great Chinese Food
My go-to Chinese food restaurant! I’ve personally never had an issue with my food order or it being cold. It’s always right. The service is great, and the atmosphere is also a plus. I highly recommend the Combo Chow Mein.
  • food order10
  • service8
  • atmosphere8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Gharib
Review date: 09/30/2024
6
Huge Portions, Sweet Food, Good Service
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. The service was good, and the portions were huge. However, the food was all on the sweet side.
  • service7
  • portions9
  • food3

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