Stopped by Gin Mon for an early dinner & considering I've grown up in the area, this spot was new to me. We ordered the pan fried noodles, Fried Rice, Honey Walnut Shrimp & General Chicken. All dishes we well made and the shrimp didn't feel too heavy or overly battered. The waiter was attentive & kind, plus the restaurant wasn't too busy but even for eating around 3:45, there was a lot more than I expected. The restaurant is a simple ambiance but overall it's nice to sit and dine in. I would definitely suggest this spot for anyone seeking Chinese food that'll satisfy your craving. read more

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Went to Gin Mon for an early dinner, and I ended up being pleasantly surprised! For our meal we ordered a few dishes to share. Pan fried noodles, general tso's chicken, combo fried rice, and honey walnut shrimp. I thought all the dishes were executed fairly well and enjoyed each dish. My favorites were the honey walnut shrimp and the pan fried noodles. I thought the portion size versus the price was pretty good. Food came out relatively quick too. We came in before the early dinner rush. When we first got there, there was only one other table being served, and by the time we finished, pretty much every table was taken up. The gentleman who was serving us was very kind and attentive. He was working hard as the only server in the restaurant, so kudos to him for providing great service. While I wouldn't consider the food s-tier, it was more than serviceable. If I'm craving Chinese food in the city of Belmont, this would satisfy the craving for sure. read more

Was in the Belmont area and stopped by for a quick lunch - restaurant was decently filled, and service was nice. Food is good for the most part, but as a Chinese myself, this place cooks more towards American style Chinese food. It's not exactly my cup of tea, but it's also one of the better American Chinese food I've had. I think the kind and attentive service they gave to us and other patrons while I was here really elevates them - very nice atmosphere to be in for the locals! read more

Gin Mon Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

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not sure why this place only has 3.6 stars; came here for the first time after i noticed it when i went to truffle poke 2 doors down. me and fiancé decided to try it and will not start coming here more often! We got the schezuan dinner for 2 and boy was it filling! Along with our pictures provided, we got the hot and sour soup, which was the perfect amount for the both of us. We came on a Tuesday afternoon, not busy at all, service was quick; even the food came out quick and hot! It was a good amount of food for 2, the employees were all very kind as well. 10/10 would come here again! read more

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I can't understand why the reviews for this restaurant are only 3.6- Amazing food, absolutely amazing servers, and the interior is super cozy and clean. The best dishes are the Mongolian beef, the chicken chow mein, and the General Tso's chicken. Authentic Chinese food, absolutely delicious, don't understand why anyone would give this place a bad rating! read more

Gin Mon serves really good American Chinese food. It's not authentic, but it is delicious and the service is good. The prices are also super reasonable for the area. read more

Gin Mon Restaurant - Vegetable Chow Mein and Green Beans - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

This establishment has been in Belmont for 30+ years. My husband and I visited for dinner on a Saturday night. The interior is cosy and comfortable, and we were welcomed with efficient service. Beware that the servings are huge! My favorite dish was the chicken lettuce wraps and pot stickers. The chow mein looked amazing. I would describe the food is tailored to the American palate, and served with forks. Happy to support a local business! read more

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After five years + not going to Gin Mon and being a 30 yr resident of Belmont. Today, I decided to go back and get their lunch special. After waiting in line and being ignored, I placed my order only to find out they don't serve the lunch special on Xmas eve. Wtf. Not posted anywhere and not on their website. I'm single and not buying 40$ worth of food and I rarely get a week day off to try their lunch special. Make it right. No Xmas spirit unless your a family versus being alone for the holidays read more

Ordered the Gin Mon Chowmein Honey Walnut Shrimp Mongolian beef Tangerine Chicken Gin Mon fried rice Wonton soup And every single dish was absolutely delicious!! The flavor was present for every dish the consistency between the quality of the dishes was superb! If your looking for a high quality Chinese food this is the spot !! read more

I've been going to Gin Mon for decades, and they never disappoint. I stopped in for lunch yesterday and was seated immediately. I ordered a lunch special consisting of the chicken with vegetables and brown rice. It comes with soup (I ordered the hot & sour) and appetizer (egg roll). The soup was delicious! It had just the right amount of heat/spice. The entree was quite tasty, but could have been hotter (temperature). The staff are extremely kind and accommodating. The lunch special is reasonably priced and quite filling. Next time, I hope to snap a photo first! read more

I am updating my review to just saying that the dishes at this restaurant are just "okay." On Christmas we decided to be brave and to give Gin Mon a try again. Being a Belmont native and trying so many other Chinese restaurants in the area....well, this is just disappointing. I thought to myself, maybe I am not ordering correctly? Maybe I am missing something? Though even my husband thought the same way as myself and said "it just doesn't have a good flavor." Each week my children and I order Chinse food and we have spread out to other areas and surroundings. Sadly, I guarantee this is just popular because it's the only Chinese restaurant in Belmont. It's pricey and just doesn't have a good taste. The dishes we got were: 1) Chicken chow Mein - it was just okay 2) beef and broccoli - the meat was fattier than it should be and didn't have the best color 3) Crunchy pan noodles dish (which I normally like but this time they were not crunchy) and on top of this they do not even serve rice with their dishes. read more

We absolutely love Gin Mon! It's our family favorite! The food is delicious, and as someone with a gluten allergy, I really appreciate how accommodating they are. They offer so many great gluten-free options, and honestly, you can't even tell the difference. Everything tastes amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Super yummy and always a consistently great meal! Take out and dine in are always wonderful service. read more

Good food, amazing service, wonderful staff. We don't live nearby but we always stop here when we're in the area. read more

Gin Mon Restaurant - Chicken corn soup, broccoli beef, tofu, and honey walnut shrimp! - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

This is the 2nd time I have found plastic in my food and there shrimp are spoiled and mushy read more

Gin Mon Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

This place never let me down. Always fresh and everything tastes good. I usually get everything to go. Some of our family favorites are combination fried rice, chow main, mongolian beef, broccoli beef, orange chicken, walnut shrimp, egg rolls, wor wonton soup... been coming to this place for years and never a bad experience. Quality ingredients, never super greasy or drenched in sauce. I like this spot! They deserve a higher rating here in yelp read more

weeknight dinner with the daughter...located next to lunardi's market in the same strip mall...first-time visit and noticing a few customers dining...seated right away and menu provided...the kid wanted what every kid likes, sweet and sour chicken $14.50....adding rice $2.75 per order...cold evening, so getting some wor wonton soup $12.25...sweet and sour chicken was a bright neon red...tasted as expected and daughter enjoyed...wor wonton soup had a little of everything...lot of meats, vegetables and dumplings...dumplings looked like little brains, so daughter nicknamed the restaurant as "bloody chicken with brains"...prices are reasonable with a typical menu... read more

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Terrible food. The pot stickers were perogies. So much breading. The tangerine chicken had no citrus taste whatsoever. What made it absolutely the worst was the chow mein with BBQ pork. It was a glob of goup. The pork wasn't even edible. I didn't realize how bad their food has gotten. It's sad that we won't go back there after going on and off for 25 years. read more

The food is good. They always get my order correctly and the place is very nice and clean.

My family and I have been going to Gin Mon for years and have always had a great experience. Everyone who works there is really friendly, but Grace always remembers our family and makes it a great experience. They also can make many of their dishes gluten free if you ask- we've ordered the fried rice, cashew chicken, and sizzling rice soup gluten free before and it's all been delicious! They have a large selection of many delicious options, and there is something for everyone on the menu! The restaurant itself is very cozy with maybe ten tables. There is also lots of parking as they share a parking lot with the grocery store, Baskin Robbins, subway, and several other stores and restaurants. We go out of our way to go to Gin Mon for the delicious food and friendly staff! read more

Gin Mon was delicious! The veggie chow mein was super yummy and full of flavor, and the General Chicken was crispy, saucy, and really hit the spot. Will definitely be back. read more

Great food, great service, easy parking Highly recommend Try the walnut prawns And magnolia beef read more

Still as good as I remember 20+ years ago. Super friendly staff and delicious well executed dishes. Nothing over the top fancy just good, fresh chinese food. Lunch specials are very reasonably priced. Will have to return more often to get my Gin Mon fix. Highly recommend. read more

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I use to go here long time ago. When they changed owners years ago I found the food not as good. Several times since then I've ordered food and was disappointed. Hence this last visit vegetable chow fun ugh no taste, bbq ribs hard as rock ugh rolling lettuce prawns meh ok.. I'll pass read more

Been going here for years. The food is clean, fresh and always tasty! Great for lunches on the go. This place is always clean and accommodating read more

Come on down to Gin Mon for delicious meal. Friendly service and authentic decor. A Belmont gem! read more

Gin Mon Restaurant - Lunch special sweet and sour pork, barbecued pork chow main, spicey prawns, Oyster sauce beef. So delicious! - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

The war won ton soup is our favorite! Quick and delicious, with indoor dining or takeout.

We have been visiting this place for more than w0 years. It is my go-to place for Sichuan chicken and Mushu pork. It is different because the previous owner was Korean Chinese. We know the previous owner and after the owner changed they still keep the menu. When we eat here we always order sichuan chicken and Gin mon chow fan (rice noodle) read more

A hidden gem in Belmont! Also, I'm glad this is close to work so I can always swing by to pick up dinner before heading home. Highly recommend getting the Szechuan chicken - not spicy at all but really glazey and flavorful. I would suggest dining in or eating it ASAP to enjoy the slight crunch of the chicken. My go-to to pair with the chicken is the veggie chow mein - perfect ratio of veggie and noodles. Portion sizes are pretty generous too. Support your local small businesses! read more

Gin Mon Restaurant - Szechuan chicken & veggie chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

Servers were abrupt, not friendly. Prepared dishes plonked down on the table. Two of us received our main dish promptly. The third waited for many minutes while we politely waited, not wanting our food to cool. I had to go to the front desk to ask about the third dish. Answer was a shrug. When the dish finally arrived there was no apology for the delay of over 20 minutes. Food was OK. Service was poor. No compensation on the bill for the delay. read more

Had dinner this evening and found everything was top notch as usual. We had perfect eggplant and a delicious chicken plate. Dine in, you will find the setting comfortable and intimate, especially in the evening. Consistently the best, don't miss out! read more

We were here last 20+ years ago. The owner Ben Wang sold out 8 years ago. The restaurant is located in Belmont in the Carlmont Village at Alameda and Ralston. The place is small and holds around 40, however, when we arrived the place was empty ( around 4:00pm). There was only one person behind the counter and no server, so we waited for ten minutes when the server who must have been on break arrived. They do mostly take out. Now to the food. We only ordered three seafood dishes: pan fried noodles with meat, shrimp and vegetables, shrimp fried rice and honey walnut shrimp. The shrimp was delicious as well as the rice, but when I took a bite of a piece of chicken in the pan fried noodles, it had the most nasty and foul taste that I had to put in a napkin. It really gave me the shivers so I only ate the noodles The meal was $60.00. I overheard one takeout order was $150.00 The price does not reflect the quality of the food. I would have given it 4 star if not for the distasteful bite. read more

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Loved it. Haven't found a place that would scratch the itch quite like this place. Tangerine chicken was great, fried rice was great, service was great. Will definitely be back. read more

My husband called in a pickup order for the two of us tonight (Saturday 12/7) at 3:27 PM. The employee said it would be 20 minutes. We were about 20 minutes away so headed on over. My husband went inside, paid, and was told it wasn't ready yet because we had requested for it to be ready at 4 (we never said that). They said it would be another 15 minutes. After 15 minutes of waiting in the car he went back inside and took a seat at a chair/waiting area near the counter. The employee proceeded to help 4 other people before acknowledging my husband. Once my husband stood up, he was finally acknowledged, handed a bag, and left. We live an hour away, but my husband has been coming here for decades and even had his high school graduation dinner at this establishment which is why we've remained loyal customers despite the distance/restaurants closer to us. When we arrived home at 5:31, we checked the bag to find that we had someone else's order. When my husband attempted to call the restaurant, it did not ring and he was met with the following message: "Your call could not be completed. The number you have dialed has been disconnected." We used my phone to call less than 30 seconds later and it rang and went through. We have no choice but to assume they may have blocked my husband's number. We told them that we were given the wrong order and expressed our disappointment given that we were not in a position to just go back to swap the orders. The employee was immediately on the defense, stating how *she* was not the one who made the mistake, despite us not blaming anyone in particular. She confirmed that our food was indeed sitting at their counter. She was extremely rude, curt, and at no point used the words "I'm sorry". We asked for a refund, which was a much more difficult process than it should've been and when we asked how long before we can expect the refund, we were met with more snippiness. The fact that we placed the order at 3:27 and by 5:31 had not received a call to ask our whereabouts even further affirms our suspicion that they blocked my husband's number. Why would they leave an order to sit for hours and not attempt to contact the customer? I'll definitely be keeping an eye on my bank statement but our days of coming here are sadly over. read more

Expensive, a simple directive was very oily and salty. Front receptionist was very unhappy with her job. Go somewhere else and save your money. read more

For several years, my husband and I have been going to Gin Mon restaurant at the Carlmont Shopping Center in Belmont. Due to inflation, the prices have gone up so much that we only get the lunch specials. Fortunately, we have enough for dinner that evening. The service is excellent as usual. And the food is still quite yummy! read more

Best Chinese food in the San Mateo area, without a question. It's super clean and welcoming inside and the staff is extremely nice. Most important, the food isn't drenched in oil like many other spots. It's clear they care about what they make and it shows in the quality of the food. Usually, if a Chinese place doesn't do Uber Eats or DoorDash, it's a very good sign. read more

Most amazing food. Have been coming since I am five and never disappointed! Love the staff as well!! read more

Gin Mon Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

Excellent food and exceptional service! We had the sweet and sour chicken and fried rice. We will definitely be back!

I wanted to give 5 stars since I've gone to this place a zillion times in the 80s-90s and it never disappointed! Fast forward to today. I ordered the Gin Mon Chow Fun and am sad to report it wasn't Fun, more like Torture! First of all the noodles had a mealy texture and when I bit into some of the veggies they had a chemical flavor. Not to mention it was bland in flavor. When I used to get this in the 80s and 90s it was the opposite of what I'm describing here! Not sure what the issue is, maybe they're cutting corners with the constraints of the Pandemic? Anyway, it was so bad I threw out the remainder of 'Chow Not So Fun!' . I rarely ever throw out any food. What a waste! read more