Merry Go Round

$ • Chinese, American, Asian

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About Merry Go Round

Merry Go Round is a restaurant known for its Chinese cuisine, offering dishes such as scallops with rice, orange peel chicken, and teriyaki rice bowl. The food is highly praised for its authentic and well-balanced flavors, particularly the crispy and appropriately-sweet orange peel chicken. The venue is circular, creating a unique atmosphere, and the portions are generous, often allowing guests to take home leftovers. The menu features many gluten-free options, appealing to a variety of dietary needs. The staff is friendly and attentive, providing fantastic service that makes diners feel welcomed. The restaurant is popular, especially around opening time, so reservations are recommended to avoid longer waiting times. It is located in the center of Lone Pine, very close to the Dow Villa, and is a favorite spot for travelers on the 395 highway, making it a great stop for delicious and healthy food. The restaurant is owned and operated by a charming couple, and their service dog, Blue, adds a friendly touch to the dining experience. After years away, many visitors find that Merry Go Round remains an excellent choice, with aromas that invite them back for another feast.

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Merry Go Round Reviews

4.5
299 ratings
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73%
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12%
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Food
4.6
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.6

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As a local, this is our favorite restaurant.
The food is fresh and tasty
Service is professional and attentive
Dine in is a peaceful atmosphere
We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the Chinese food here. Since we are Asians, we are abit skeptical about the good ratings on this restaurant thinking how good the Chinese food can be especially in a tiny small town. But being away from home for a week, we miss having rice and vegetables so decided to go for leap of faith and trust the reviews. So glad we did. We ordered the orange peel chicken, mapo tofu and wonton soup for family of 3. The chicken was very tasty,...read full review
Damn good food. Try their house specials. You get a ton to eat and their dishes often come with rice.

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Hours

Monday 4:30 - 8:30PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4:30 - 8:30PM
Thursday 4:30 - 8:30PM
Friday 4:30 - 8:30PM
Saturday 4:30 - 8:30PM
Sunday 4:30 - 8:30PM
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