Guilin Chinese Restaurant

Amazing culinary experience.
Outstanding food, excellent service in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Dedicated lunch menu offered abundant choices at very reasonable prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pulled up and parked out front without any issue. The front parking lot and the exterior of the building appeared litter free and absent of any noticable issues. Additional parking exist along the Eastside of the building as well as directly behind the building.
Immediately we were warmly greeted upon entry by the friendly and enthusiastic staff. We were immediately seated without incident.
It was extremely hot on the day of our visit and the AC was set appropriately to be refreshingly pleasant, additionally we elected to have ice waters with lemon as our beverages to combat the heat.
The waters arrived immediately without delay. The water tasted clean and was extremely refreshing. We ordered off of the lunch menu. I had beef Lo Mein while my lunch companion elected to have the shrimp Lo Mein.
The lunch menu plates come with the choice of a vegetable spring roll or a crab puff, choice of soup and choice of rice as well as the entree.
We both selected the egg flower soup. The soup arrived at the table without delay. We both enjoyed the soup, we found it hot, fresh and delicious. I elected the spring roll while my companion selected the crab puff. We both going it selections pleading. Both were pleasant and very satisfying. The Lo Mein was extremely flavorful and was the star of the show. Packed with flavor it was very enjoyable. I found the beef well seasoned, tender and flavorful while my companion found the shrimp equally well seasoned. I found my friend rice equally well seasoned and enjoyable.
We both enjoyed the the entire meals arrived well seasoned and served without being excessively salty.
Over all we were both extremely pleased with our meal choices and felt that, price, value and service were all spot on.
We both look forward to returning to enjoy another tasty hot flavorful meal.
Visit with confidence, you won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The lunch special is amazing, it includes an entree with rice, choice of soup and choice of egg roll or crab puffs . The food is delicious and the price is great. I highly recommend the Mongolian beef.

Always great food!

Attentive staff and reasonably priced lunch specials many different choices (meat and vegitarian) all for 11.95 after tax

Chinese food with many vegan options. They offer chicken and beef substitutes as well as tofu dishes. Their lunch special comes with vegan eggroll and vegan fried rice. Service was fast, and food was pretty good.

A lot of vegan options. Service was fast however one staff member was kind of rude and bothered by me asking about the vegan options. The food was ok but I don’t think I would not go out of my way to eat there.

5 Stars – The Best Chinese Food in Tucson!

Guilin is our absolute go-to for Chinese food in Tucson—it never disappoints! The flavors are authentic, the portions are generous, and every dish is prepared perfectly. Whether we’re craving comforting classics or trying something new, the food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced.

It’s the kind of place you keep coming back to because nothing else quite compares. If you’re looking for amazing Chinese food in Tucson, Guilin should be at the top of your list!

We have been eating at Guilun for 25 years. It's the best in Tucson. Absolutely 100% better than Golden dragon

This is my favorite Chinese food resturant in Tucson! They have a great weekday lunch special, pleanty of vegetarian and vegan offerings, and their service is impeccable! I highly recommend getting a plate of pork buns, they are very good. Also recommended if you get garlic chicken ask for chili oil and sweet and sour sauce! That is my favorite! Spicy, savory, sour, and sweet with plenty if umami to mke the experiance even better!

Guilin Poem: Garlic Chicken with Rice

In the heart of Tucson, a treasure I find,
A Chinese restaurant, a gem well-refined.
The weekday lunch special, a feast on my plate,
With flavors that beckon, I simply can’t wait.

Garlic chicken, a savory delight,
Tender and juicy, cooked just right.
Over rice so fluffy, a perfect pair,
A dish that’s seasoned with culinary care.

A splash of chili oil, fiery and bold,
Sweet and sour sauce, a story retold.
Spicy and tangy, umami divine,
Each bite a masterpiece, every taste fine.

And don't miss the pork buns, a heavenly bite,
Steamed to perfection, they’re a pure delight.
Vegetarian and vegan, their menu does shine,
With impeccable service, an experience sublime.

So come to Tucson, let your cravings unfold,
Where garlic chicken with rice is worth more than gold.
A harmony of flavors, a journey complete,
Umami, spicy, savory, sour, and sweet!

Vegetarian options: Love thier vegetarian section, very flavorful

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessable

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken, Soup, BBQ Pork, Sesame Chicken, Garlic Chicken

Soooo I just order from restaurant called Guilin Chinese Restaurant I'm tell yall don't eat there half way through my meal I found a long ass hair I went to take the food back she going tell me it's nobody in restaurant and then proceed to refund me only that part of my meal right I'm like I'm just discussed because it came out mouth like it was cooked into the food she still denies right gives me my money and is like next time can u tip the driver? I'm like damn I could order from somewhere else I'm broke I just spent 60 on food sorry I can't tip she still resistant on top thing so I'm posting this to let yall know they nasty don't eat there and super rude . Like I truly didn't have money for tip or I would of like now I feel bad but I spent 60 to ur company and there was hair in my food smh she luck I'm not pop off person smh

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I’ve been eating their food since the early 2000s and it still doesn’t disappoint! Lots of vegan and vegetarian options - try their Mongolian veggie beef or general tsos vegetarian chicken. Their hot and sour soup is some of the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ordered the curry chicken with rice. It was the whitest Asian food I have ever tasted. Totally absent of flavor and presentation the curry who was a liquid instead of a gravy paste that is supposed to be it was literally water and the vegetables for the laziest cut I've ever seen there is literally a 2-inch onion with six layers left in my box. This is literally the worst I've ever had!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Bad dining experience

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

This place is declining... food is expensive and just not very flavorful...plus very small portions considering prices not good!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1