charming chinese american food. spin the lazy susan. go with the citrusy chicken dish whatever its called and rice.

No one in the front to take order. No tables were occupied. Delivery drivers came and went. Cook came out as I stood at counter, asked me to order via QR Code posted. I was looking for a more traditional table service experience which apparently is not offered here. Can't comment on food quality because I didn't stay to eat. Dining area looked clean. read more

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the quality was just NOT it. Firstly, my orange chicken came with hair in it. Unfortunately for me, I only discovered this AFTER biting into a piece with SAID hair on it. Second, I ordered the "crab rangoons", which heads up, is false advertising, because they did not contain ANY crab in it at all. It was only cream cheese and no crab from what I could see and taste. For how much the dish costs, I would expect to get what I paid for. Perhaps this was just a one off instance in their quality, but I would not recommend this place. read more

This spot is amazing when you want fresh and delicious takeout. I recommend trying this place out! read more

Lazy Susan - General Tso's Chicken - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very disappointing mapo tofu, after getting a fair few recs for it, I was excited to try it out, but it was just a salty bean tofu curry. There was no málà at all (numb) and the portion was also smaller than the same dish at a lot of other sichuan restaurants across SF. It gets worse, the rice was not well made and almost uncooked. At $18 + tax + tip, it was a very poor meal. read more

The food was good I had seafood, in that I ordered shrimp fried rice The ingredients seemed very fresh The service was good. This is a restaurant that replaced a restaurant that had been here for decades. A mom and pop Chinese restaurant/ Asian restaurant. So these very young people think that by just opening a new restaurant that they can take the place of said restaurant. But They were very indifferent. Sometimes ... younger Asians are not as welcoming when confronting other minorities who are darker than themselves. The ambiance was so very cool ; and, not warm. The menu is very stripped down. The hours are limited It is handicap accessible barely because the restaurant has been cut in half. read more

Used to really like their food, especially the lunch plates and gluten free options. Came back here recently and ordered orange chicken and Buddha's delight. They're not the same. Taste and ingredients in the Buddha's delight is totally different. Hard to see myself returning if it stays like this. read more

Ordered take out from here. The combination chow mein was really good , decent portions and they did not skimp on the proteins. The shrimp were good and the beef slices were legit, not the questionable bits you sometimes get at other spots. The hot and sour soup was pretty tasty as well. At first, I was thrown off by the broccoli in it, but it surprisingly still had a fresh crunch and ended up being a pleasant addition. The spring rolls were meh, crispy outside but just an indistinguishable mush mixture in the middle. Overall would definitely order from here again and try some other items, just maybe not the spring rolls read more

Food is ok -- not as good as it used to be -- but I broke my tooth on a rock in the orange chicken. read more

Lazy Susan - Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decent Chinese Food. A little inconsistent, but usually tasty. Check-out the Photos of their Food here at Yelp rather than the Food-Photos on their own site. These Photos look like the Food I was served. The Photos on their Site look nothing like their Food. read more

The food tasted fresh. I got Mongolian beef which had way too many green peppers for my taste, but the beef itself was tender and cooked well. We ordered takeout and it was ready quickly. There is a parking lot in the back, which was full, but only took a few minutes to get a space. read more

Great service and friendly owners! Definitely love their very yummy Crab Rangoons (didn't get a chance to take a photo) and Combo Chow Mein! This is a Take Out establishment so there is no indoor dining. Looking forward to ordering more from their menu. Will be ordering real soon!! Yummy and two !!! read more

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I was excited when Lazy Susan finally offered a tofu version of the Chinese Chicken Salad but the excitement wasn't supported by the results. The salad has everything it should have but there's no flavor alchemy and amounts to a bunch of crunchy dissatisfying bites. Sadly I have to take another star away because when we ordered it to go, it was packaged in six (literally six) different containers. Maybe indicative of how poorly the ingredients work together. read more

Lazy Susan - Chinese Tofu Salad - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

always great when we order take out and delivery! Great customer service We usually get the chow mein combo, General Tso, broccoli beef, and Crab Rangoons read more

Okay Chinese American food, but not worth a trip unless you're in the area. We got a delivery a while ago. Wasn't very impressed by anything except for the cutesy kitschy branded chopsticks which my husband accidentally threw away shortly after I purchased it. Oops! The crab Rangoon has no crab or crab taste inside. Just chives cream cheese. read more

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Absolutely horrible. Food took almost hour. Hot and Sour soup inedible. Potstickers burnt black. Buddha Bowl soggy and full of liquid, no cabbage, vegs old. Everything cold. Will never order from them again. read more

I've been waiting to try Lazy Susan and it didn't disappoint. We got the pot stickers, general Tsos chicken, and the shrimp lo mein. Overall food was exactly what I was expecting - a flavorful less greasy take on American Chinese. The potstickers were excellent. The general tsos was perfectly crunchy (I was nervous bc of GF)! Slight letdown from the "side of broccoli" that was just 3 pieces. The chow mein was perfect with large shrimp. Not pictured - we got the hot and sour soup and wonton soup. I really loved the hot and sour soup, it didn't have the goopy cornstarch texture like most places. I also enjoyed the wonton, but my fiancée wasn't used to the flavor (they use what I'm guessing is 5 spice). Overall would definitely have again - delivery was fast and we'll packaged. Food was good! read more

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This was our second time ordering to go from Lazy Susan. I ordered the Mongolian beef with a side order of white rice and also an order of chicken chow mein for my daughter. She found a piece of hair and a piece of metal from a sponge or something in her food. The restaurant was empty and we went for a walk at Goodwill for 10 minutes since they said it will take that long. When we got back there were two customers leaving with take out. I don't think we will be going back. read more

Lazy Susan - Hair and metal wire. - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had friends in town that were celiac/gluten free. We tried almost all their dishes and ate at the restaurant. Service was quick and causal. Food was great and it was super low key. Will be back. read more

3.5 STARS COVID-19 DELIVERY I grew up in a Chinese household but ate more Americanized Chinese food than the real deal because it was dirt cheap. My mom didn't like to cook so she regularly went to the ice cream shop that doubled as a Chinese restaurant selling $1 boxes of fried rice and chow mein. And, bam that was dinner and lunch the next day....for yeeeaaaaars. Maybe that's why I don't really care for American-Chinese food these days because my stomach is still churning from the grease decades later. I read about Lazy Susan from the Crenn Dining Group serving American-Chinese Food. Being in Hayes Valley and having Impossible™ meat, it screams gentrified Chinese food but can't knock it until you try it. I've had the chef's food before at Fort Point (hello, sichuan hummus!) so it really piqued my interest to try Lazy Susan. During COVID, Lazy Susan is open for takeout and delivery (via Toast/DoorDash). Order directly through their website. M E N U All the American Chinese food staples: Crab Rangoon, Egg Rolls, Hot & Sour Soup, Kung Pao Chicken, Orange Chicken, General Tso's Chicken, Fried Rice, Chow Mein, etc. They also sell jars of their Sauces (umami crunch and hot sauce), Beer, and Vita juices. Nothing is over $15 which is reasonable for the area but some of the portions are smaller than your local mom and pop shop. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan friendly. D E L I V E R Y Pre-ordered the morning before for opening day delivery. Online ordering was closed before their 5 pm opening so def plan ahead and pre-order your food. My food arrived within the my chosen timeframe in a stapled bag. First 1,000 orders receive a cute piggy lai see (red envelope) with a $1 coin. Great touch! F O O D * Hot & Sour Soup w/ egg, tofu, scallions, mushroom, vegetable broth ($8.95) Thin broth, sour but not spicy with soft tofu, carrots, mushrooms, and snow peas. Wish I had some henny to pour in. Portion is more for 1-1.5 people. * General Tso's Chicken: Crispy chicken wok-tossed in a sweet, savory, and tangy sauce ($13.95) Not something I would usually order for delivery because I'm afraid of getting a hot mess of soggy batter in a gloopy sauce. However, I read that Lazy Susan's cooking technique allows the gluten-free batter to retain its crispy texture 30-40 minutes later. Despite delivery and the container being sealed shut, the General Tso's chicken was decently crispy (larger pieces were soft) and moist, not overly battered with a sweet and tangy sauce. The accompanying broccoli was crunchy but a bit sour. To me, it tasted like General Tso's from Panda Express which is not a bad thing because this was the best item of the three. * Impossible™ Mapo Tofu w/ chinese douban sauce, chili ($12.95) I'm a sucker for mala numbing spice so I had to order this vegan dish. Soft, velvety tofu chunks with bits of impossible meat in a gravy-like sauce. I was bummed that it was mild and didn't have that tongue numbing spice. Perhaps, they can consider allowing customers to adjust the spice levels? * Brown Rice ($2.50) Properly cooked, nice firm bite. * Lazy Susan Sriracha w/ special blend of Chinese douban sauce, miso, and spices ($6.95/jar) Didn't try it yet. Overall, the food wasn't really my jam (or I ordered the wrong things) but I appreciate Lazy Susan's concept of offering slightly elevated yet familiar American-Chinese food. I'm sure they'll do well in Hayes Valley. 3.5 stars rounded up. read more

Lazy Susan - DELIVERY: Hot & Sour Soup ($8.95), General Tso's Chicken ($13.95), Impossible™ Mapo Tofu ($12.95), Brown Rice ($2.50), Sriracha ($6.95) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Date & Time: Wednesday February 17, 2021 @ 5pm Dinner Date: The Husband Scene: Couples in Evolve Mask, Lace BodySuits, Aritzia Leather Pants, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry & Thrifted Bottega Veneta Mini Bags Decor: Order On Line for CurbSide Pick Up or Delivery in this Cute, Contemporary Eatery Serving Up Casual Asian Fare. Adorable Packaging including Red Envelope w/ Gold Coin Service: Helpful, Pleasant & Welcoming Devour: General Tso Chicken & Chow Mein. Gluten Free & Elevated Take on Childhood Favorites among My Friends + Peers Total: $28.11 Note: Happy Lunar New Year Everybody! read more

Lazy Susan - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lazy Susan opened in the same location as B-side at the SF Jazz Center. I saw them open on one of my walks in the area and wanted to try them out. If you can imagine the Hayes Valley version of the quintessential American Chinese restaurant, this would be it - it's a "not so greasy" version of the American Chinese food that we have all had. It's a take-out only operation that's open for Wednesday through Sunday dinner. I had the chicken wings and the pepper steak and both were really good. The entrees are reasonably priced though you have to buy the rice separately. With tax and tip, this was $29. Definitely worth a try when you are in the area or craving some American Chinese food. read more

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The food was amazing! I ordered the Beef Chow Mein and it was delicious! The place looks very nice and clean. Overall experience 10/10. Would recommend. read more

Lazy Susan - Beef Chow Mein (Beef) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

1st time ordering from here. Door Dash order. Kung Pao chicken was horrible. Overly salted. Huge chunks of cabbage and celery. A few pieces of zucchini. Zero chiles or peppers. A few peanuts. Not what anyone has come to expect from Kung Pao chicken in S.F. The string bean side was better. read more

Our go-to option when feeding vegetarian and gluten-free guests (or even just for ourselves). Very fresh and tasty ingredients. Family style trays are very helpful when serving a group. Very friendly and helpful staff. read more

Honestly, it might not be the most "authentic" place. But as someone that grew up on a lot of "Americanized Chinese" food, this place scratches a very specific itch that most of less Americanized places don't really scratch. I've been in a couple of times both eating in and take out and while a little bit more pricy then the steam table food of my childhood always is delicious and very fresh (they make everything fresh and don't have a steam table) and portion sizes are definitely on the generous side. The service has been very pleasant and fast when eating in and it's very clean and has a great vibe inside. I guess the only downside is that the parking situation kinda sucks but it's also at west portal so transit has a ton of connections. read more

Extremely disappointed, I found this place 7 months ago and was excited to have another gluten free option for myself. Well Portions have shrunk and prices went up. Will not be coming back. I gave two stars because the restaurant was clean and the food was fresh. read more

Lazy Susan is a unique take on quintessential Chinese food. The chow mein had a nice spice profile I've never had before and the chicken was wonderfully crispy. The place is also a nice mix of casual and nice. You just order at the counter and easily get take out or you can sit in their nice seating area with lazy susans of course. This is probably the most expensive Chinese place I've ever been to though and the food though good will certainly not blow you away. read more

They need to stress that this is "Americanized Chinese," Or "An American interpretation on Chinese Food." Some people come here for nostalgia (if this is what is nostalgic for you). I get that. But nostalgia combined with bad food should NOT be getting you a mention in the New York Times. For me, there was some nostalgia. It brought back flashbacks to the late 90s; specifically the trauma of having to eat at a university cafeteria managed by Aramark that claimed to make "fresh and authentic Chinese food." If you're from the old country, this is not the place for you. You should only go here if you're trying to collect data for a sociology paper on the butchering of Asian cuisine for the American palette. With regards to the food. One thing we know how to do an Asia, is CLEAN our rice from foreign elements like pebbles and grit. Yes, we wash our rice before cooking it. I didn't appreciate finding what looked to be a small stone in the very bland fried rice (see image). You can imagine how relieved I am I didn't chip any teeth on that. No good Asian mother would allow their child to get away with leaving rocks and pebbles in the rice. The punishment for such crime would be 100 lashes of the feather duster. Wasn't too fond of that frozen vegetable taste in the corn carrot and peas in the fried rice (or that little bit of ice that was still on the corn). As for the potstickers. Bland. No seasoning in the filling. Only thing I can taste what is the oil that they were pan fried in. Only reason why I went in here; I was starving. This is a place I would categorize as "Desperate Times, Despair Meal." read more

Lazy Susan - That is the rock found in my fried rice! - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

When they first opened in Hayes Valley, the quality was always good and reliable. My last few orders have been way below par for them and for the price point. General Tso Chicken was doughy and lacked flavor. Chow mein was mediocre and the garlic broccoli was brown, soggy, and unappetizing. Sorry Susan, you have lost your touch. $75 for Chinese food I could have gotten from a cheap buffet. read more

Crisp general tso chicken Great texture and mouth feel in the chow Meir. Satisfying texture of long noodles The chili crisp umami crunch on the string beans are delicious Even the broccoli has that classic Chinese american taste while being very flavorful read more

Lazy Susan - Crispy general tso, umami crunch on the string beans so good - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

4.5 stars A "Lazy Susan" refers to the spinning tray placed in the center of tables in many Chinese restaurants to help diners reach the dishes they want. It's also an apt name for this Chinese-American restaurant that does a modern take on classically inauthentic dishes. For lunch, the Lazy Plate (what a creative name!) came with a choice of entree, side, and a crispy vegetable spring roll. My pick was the Impossible Mapo Tofu, a dish of silken Hodo tofu cubes in a mapo sauce made with ground Impossible meat and Sichuan peppercorns. The sauce had a balanced spicy and savory flavor with a hit of umami from the fermented bean paste (doubanjiang), and the tofu mixture went nicely with the peppery veggie fried rice laced with scrambled egg, peas, carrots, and corn. I also tried the General Tso's chicken, made of deep-fried chicken chunks tossed in a sweet, savory, tangy sauce and topped with sesame seeds and broccoli. One of the homemade condiments I ordered on the side was the Umami Crunch, made of garlic, fermented black bean, and mushroom powder, which added a nice texture and flavor to the dishes. As to be expected for Chinese-American food, everything was packaged in take-out containers (along with packets of Sriracha and Chinese hot mustard), and the classic fortune cookie topped off the meal! Mine read: "A feather in the hand is better than a bird in the air" and "Do onto others as you wish others do onto you." Both helpful aphorisms though hardly actual fortunes.. read more

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I ordered delivery via Toast(app). Usually they are very good today their * General Tao Chicken was very salty * Hot and Sour Soup was odd, just took a sip and dumped * XO Fried Rice (beef and shrimp) was tasty and good Lazy Susan has a good loyalty program where I earned about $10, which covers the delivery that took about 50 minutes (1h 15m from order). ( DoorDash delivers for Toast and has sometimes given my order to the homeless people in the bus stop (happened twice). DoorDash never reimburses me I just order the same thing again, because it's not Lazy Susan's fault and I am still hungry and someone got to eat, Not that I'm a Billion Dollar company feeding the poor with the poor's money. Door Dash I try not to order from them, but they seem to be winning more and more restaurants with that type of service under other names. (no pictures) I'd order again from Lazy Susan, having to call them many times they seem to be nice people and good food. I'll post again when they get back to normal. Eat San Francisco d. read more

I finally had the chance to try Lazy Susan. I got lunch on Tuesday and I liked it so much than I decided to get dinner on Thursday for my family. We tried orange chicken, chow mein, fried rice and spring rolls! Cannot wait to try other items from the menu! read more

Lazy Susan - Orange chicken, chow mein and spring rolls - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's so exciting seeing a new restaurant start up during this pandemic! Overall Lazy Susan has wonderful Chinese-American food and I really like the design style of their website/ordering/packaging; its simple and easy, and I hope they eventually have indoor dining! The food tasted great, but I wouldn't say it's the best Chinese I've had in SF. The General Tso's chicken was really tasty, but it wasn't spicy at all. It also only came with broccoli, and I wish it came with a side of rice instead of having to pay extra. I also tried the chicken fried rice, which had more seasoning/flavor than most places. I was a big fan. The portions are decent sized, and the prices are reasonable for SF. I'm glad to have this option so close to where I live, and I'll be back if I'm craving Chinese food! The red envelope with a dollar coin inside (for the first 1000 customers) was a fun surprise, hopefully it will bring me good luck this year! read more

Lazy Susan - Chicken Fried Rice, General Tso's Chicken, Impossible Mapo Tofu, Jasmine Rice - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered takeout and was so impressed, Everything was warm and fresh. No complaints. Definitely I'll order again

This review is a unique and personal one for me. I'm starting it before I have eaten the food because as a native San Franciscan I was stunned when I first saw the new shop at the Jazz Center. You see, Lazy Susan was the name of my mother's store that she had for 30 years and even had a cafe! In fact the store became so popular that some copycat Japanese entrepreneurs copied it and used the name to create stores in Japan and New York. So for those longtime San Franciscans, this restaurant is unrelated! Now I read that SF's Luke Tsai that they want this to be the Domino's of Chinese Food. Very interesting concept for a former Mr. Jiu protege. Basically this upscale chef sponsored by the same people who create Atelier Crenn are creating a high volume standard take out version of Panda Express? Well I will give them 5 stars for concept. I also think they are brave for making the attempt in San Francisco, a city with 40% Asians and tons of places to eat. That said, the food was good, and a little expensive compared to what I could get from more authentic Chinese take out in SF. To me this was what I call Americanized Chinese Food for the masses. I will stick with my local places I've always gone to. (note: this was written over a year ago, but got stuck in my drafts. They have since moved to a different location) read more

My meal was so bad, that I couldn't just review via DoorDash- I brought my words here. I will try to be nice when I give my honest opinion, but please think twice before ordering from here. This is NOT a traditionally flavored Chinese food restaurant. I am a San Francisco native, I knowwwwwwwww good Chinese food. Why did the regular crab rangoons have a lemon flavor? The orange chicken was no chicken, all air + breading. The wonton soup.....this is a household staple for me, so just know that I was super upset at the lack of flavor served in that container. The chow mein was decent. Something in the Mongolian beef tasted frozen/rush thawed. I just- I give my review as feedback only, no negativity. But you all have got to get back in that kitchen and change a few things because tonight's dinner was not it ‍ read more

There was a sharp metal staple in my 3 year old's wonton soup! I ordered from here years ago when they first opened in Hayes. This place is not at all the same as before. The food is terrible and I can't believe my son almost choked on this piece of metal! read more

Lazy Susan - Metal inside Wonton in the wonton soup - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nice, friendly people and good food. I went there for lunch today (General Tso's Chicken). Generous portions, too! I will definitely return when I am in the neighborhood. read more

Lazy Susan - General Tso's Chicken Lunch - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California