Chinese restaurant
Discover Old Gui Lin, a charming Chinese spot on Freeport Blvd in Sacramento, where comfort food meets casual dining. With a fun self-service style reminiscent of Asian food courts, guests can delight in customizing their meals at the topping station. While the atmosphere remains lively, the friendly staff adds warmth to your experience—don’t be surprised if the charming cashier points out menu items with a smile! Praised for hearty noodle bowls and sweet shaved ice, this affordable eatery is perfect for solo diners or groups looking for a quick bite.
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The cashier doesn't speak much english however he does understand a lot.When you order he will use a long stick to point to the items on the menu to confirm he's understanding correctly.I thought that was cute since hes such a nice and older gentleman, possibly the owner.It's also really clean inside and has just the right amount of space.It is open seating, so you order at the register & sit where you'd like, very similar to a cafeteria.They have a self serving water station with ice water, cold water, & room temperature to choose from.A complimentary self serve condiments bar with garnishes like peanuts, chili oil, pickled bamboo, cilantro etc is located next to the counter where you pick up your dish from and there's a bathroom if you need to use it.The dishes were affordable and the atmosphere was so enjoyable.I never seen this place before, & it's definitely like a mom and pops hole in the wall resturant you shouldn't miss. I ordered the shaved ice dessert, super big and affordable and sweet as well, and I can't wait to go again and buy food next time.They were hospitable and sweet, all of them! The other dish pictured is my cousins, no idea what it is.
Such a great little spot! The food was fresh and delicious, the rice noodles were bouncy and the portion size was quite hefty.We enjoyed our noodle bowls (order A1) and the ability to customize our toppings per our own taste buds. I would definitely come back for a quick, but hearty meal! The self service style is definitely something you see a lot in Asian food courts, and is efficient.A lot of people were ordering the fresh soymilk, I will be back to try that soon! Also the owners (I'm assuming) were so nice and friendly, we enjoyed the vibes here!
When Old Gui Lin opened in Freeport Blvd a few months ago, I rushed in to try them out.They were overloaded at the time due to too many people wanting to try a new restaurant.They're much more enjoyable now! They don't offer table service.It is more like a fast-food restaurant.Pay and order your food and drinks at the cashier counter.You receive a pager.You can find where to sit and wait for your food to be ready.They have a self-service topping add-on station.You can add Sauerkraut, Peanuts, Green Onion, etc., on top of your noodle with no additional charge.By the way, they have normal-size spoons at the station now instead of mini-size spoons when they first opened. Almost all the noodles and rice in their main dish menu are very delicious.The appetizers are very yummy.I have the A3.Beef Brisket Rice Noodle, B5.Red Cooked Chicken Feet, and C5.Fresh Soy Milk today.All three items were delicious. The dining room is not the most comfortable.It is designed for a quick meal fast turnaround.That's why I just ordered to go here sometime!
Chinese restaurant
2362 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822, United States
Hong Kong style fast food restaurant
4543 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822, United States