Golden Chariot Bakery & Restaurant

About

Chinese, Bakeries

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 3308 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Phone: (415) 751-3318

Work Hours

Mon 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Tue 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Wed 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Thu 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Sat 6:30 am-5:00 pm
Sun 6:30 am-5:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    72 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    No
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    Good For
    Breakfast
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Connie W.

    star star star star star_border 27 June 2026

    Pork Bun - the best I have had.  lot's of quality meat (no gooey red fillers); bread was right on.  enough to satisfy as a light meal.

    Egg Custard - better than average score but not perfect; crust is flaky but a bit too thick.  It is good enough that I would buy it again if I was in the area.

    Wife/Sweetheart Cookie - just OK, thicker than average size

    Paperwrap Cake - very good, light and fluffy personal sized chiffon cake

    Milktea, hot - really good; pairs well with pastries or stand alone comfort drink

  • Jason C.

    star star star star star_border 22 June 2026

    Stopped by for some tasty baked buns while going for a long walk. The roast pork bun and pineapple taro bun were quite good! The bread was warm and fresh. Worth stopping by for a quick bite when you're in the area!

  • Mischa H.

    star star star star star 15 June 2026

    This is a little neighborhood joint that that's really good food and is no frills. their buns are all delicious I'm hooked on the pork buns myself. They also have a pretty extensive lunch menu that is big portions and low priced and quite delicious. The people there are very friendly.

  • Christina I.

    star star star star star_border 15 June 2026

    Stumbled on this place on our way to Lands End and Chinese buns seemed like a good pick me up after a buck of hiking (had we had more time- I would have tried their wonton soup). So This is just a review of the bakery.
    Initially I was a bit disappointed as the variety seemed to be little. But then the nice lady begins the cashier made us aware of the other buns that were in an oven to keep them warm. We bought the mini pineapple taro, mini pineapple custard, red bean, pineapple and beef curry bun. So far they have all been really yummy! SO FRESH! Tasted like they were just baked- love that yeast taste with a bit of sweetness. (Haven't tried the beef curry one yet). I'd definitely go back next time I'm in the area. Prices are also good. Less than 1dollar for the smaller ones and about 1.30 for the other ones (varying prices for each bit in that ballpark). Happy we stopped

  • Paul O.

    star star star star star_border 4 June 2026

    We were introduced to this place by a friend who grew up in the area. He brought over some pork buns one day and we were hooked!

    Truth be told, we haven't bought or eaten anything else here but the pork buns.  But they are extremely good.  Normally I don't like baked pork buns; preferring steamed pork buns instead.  But this is the exception.  The dough for these pork buns reminds me of a Kings Hawaiian sweet bread roll. And the filing is sweet but not too sweet.

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