Description
Gourmet Carousel at 1559 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States, is a Chinese Restaurant known in the area with 257 reviews. Peak wait times are observed on Wednesdays from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, during which waits can reach up to 15 minutes; no waits are common on other days, including Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The menu features traditional Chinese dishes such as Roasted Duck BBQ Pork Fried Rice, Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, Honey Glazed Chicken Wings, Shredded Chicken Chow Mein, and Chinese Chicken Sausage Clay Pot (啫啫鸡煲). Guests can expect authentic Chinese flavors presented in a casual dining environment.
Amenities
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Fast service
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Wine
- Catering
- Table service
- Restroom
- Cozy
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Free street parking
FAQs
(1) What are the opening hours of Gourmet Carousel?
Gourmet Carousel operates on the following schedule: Monday - Saturday (11:00 AM - 08:00 PM), Sunday (Closed). Hours may vary slightly depending on the day.
(2) Where is Gourmet Carousel located?
Gourmet Carousel sits at 1559 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States, in a location that's simple to get to.
(3) How can I contact or make a reservation at Gourmet Carousel?
You can contact Gourmet Carousel directly at +1 415-771-2044 for reservations or general inquiries.
(4) When is the best time to visit Gourmet Carousel?
There's a subtle difference depending on when you go - Monday, Wednesday, Saturday feel more calm, whereas Tuesday, Thursday, Friday have a steady flow of guests.
Reviews (257)
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Classic delicious Chinese food in an old fashioned Chinese restaurant. After a brief holiday Yin has returned to bring her beloved neighborhood restaurant and cuisine back to life!!! Just like before Dinner and Lunch! Back again and its October 6 2025 And after while the CRISPY CHICKEN is back on the Menu!!! I came to Celebrate the Moon Festival tonight and got the Crispy Chicken and beef with Bitter Melon as well as Kung Pao Shrimp!!! All so delicious! I asked several friends to come but they were all too busy. They missed a fabulous Dinner!!!
Delicious, as usual. Also got Chinese broccoli and Mongolian beef. Always delightful.
The food is delicious here. If you love true authentic Chinese cuisine; give this place a try. The ownership just changed and now I finally have a favorite Chinese restaurant in the city. Fastest take out (ready within 12mins). I ordered the chicken fried rice and pot stickers for lunch today. The portion for a single order of Chicken Fried Rice and single order of Potstickers is enough for 2 adults. I split it with my wife and we have fried rice leftovers for later tonight. They make their own potstickers because the ingredients are full of flavour, the skin is the perfect thickness (not thick whatsoever) and they put corn kernels inside with the other ingredients. Most Chinese restaurant in the city have not satisfied my experienced palette in decades. My wife has travelled to China for work projects and agrees that this place is truly authentic. Real Chinese fried rice should not have carrots and peas; it should only be rice, choice of meat, egg, green onion and seasoning. This place does a great job and I highly recommend it. They are friendly and professional when you go inside to pay for the take out. I will definitely be a regular and look forward to trying the other menu items on their new menu. Thank you Gourmet Carousel for the tasty meal!
First time ordering food since they changed ownership. I ordered bbq pork fried rice; no veggies only rice, egg, onion and pork. They said 10 mins on the phone and timing was perfect. I live just 2 doors from the restaurant on the Pine side. The gentleman was arriving with my food to the front when I walked in. Very friendly and professional. The serving size is plently for 2 adults if split. I order just for myself and there will be left overs for later. The bbq pork has rich flavour and is very tastey. The rice has good texture and flavor. The egg and season are great. Perfect amount of onion. I look forward to trying other items on the menu and adding more images the next time I order take out from them. Thank you Gourmet Carousel team!
Solid food and service is quick. Big portions too. No charge for tea. A family favorite! Recommend beef stew black bean chow mein and yefu fried wonton soup!
Had a very tasty meal at a good price. The flavors and quality of the meat were good.
Really kind staff! I accidentally left my passport there, and when I returned the next day, I was warmly greeted and relieved to find my belongings had been kept safe. Truly appreciated! The food was also authentic and fresh. 生意興隆！
Absolutely Fantastic. The service was lightning fast and the food portions are unbelievable. Huge. Definitely a 5*