I came here to eat with my family this past weekend and here's my review of Kirin King. Going to their website I was extremely excited that they offer hot pot and BBQ! WOOT! When we arrived that was not the case what so ever. The hot pot/bbq side of the restaurant is not open and I wouldn't hold your breath to be honest as I peaked into there and it wasn't even close to being finished. We decided to eat dinner there and once you walk through the old revolving door you're greeted with a giant fish tank that semi-clean semi dirty. It's not really appealing when you're about to sit down to eat. Then you look around and it's like you're placed back in time with the decor of yester-years. We were escorted to a different room and that's where the sushi train was but it wasn't even running. Strike 2.We get seated and I tell our waitress we're ready to order. However, I felt there was a bit of a language barrier and she couldn't fully understand my request. Normally this isn't a problem but when my daughter is allergic to nuts it's extremely important that she and the kitchen understands that there is no miscommunication or cross contamination as instead of simply ordering dinner we'll instead be ordering a funeral with a hearse.I tell our waitress that I'd like to order the chicken fried rice for my kids and that there should be no nuts or peanuts. She gives me a 100-yard steer and is looking at me like I'm a Martian. It was like I was speaking an alien language to her. This is extremely concerning when someone has a deadly allergy to something. It made my daughter so nervous that she refused to eat the fried rice, and honestly I don't blame her!Service was extremely lacking at this restaurant and I observed numerous tables trying flag down their server. The food is great, the atmosphere is so-so and the service is just terrible.Will I be back? I don't know as I really wanted hot pot but again who knows when that will open. I'll probably just order to go for now as I have no interests in seeing the atmosphere or experiencing the service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Wioletta Dudzinska
This by far was the worst food i have had. I got a menu and had to order because they had salt and pepper fish. Who uses catfish for salt and pepper fish? The fish tastes soo dry just had one bite and had to throw it away. I also ordered the bbq pork fried rice… they just put white rice and pork in it. That was it i had to call them. If you want flavor and good food this is not the place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Mike Pickard (InVain)
Great food, both the cooked and the sushi. The hot pot is also great!
Joseph Lazzara
Went here for my birthday. Food was not good. We ordered 4 different dishes to all share. Too much sodium food cold. Best thing was the egg rolls. Sorry one and done. Can't believe all the good reviews. Even the rice was dry and stale.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Gina Milone
We absolutely love everything about Kirin king. The staff is wonderful, the food is amazing, best crab Rangoon I have ever had. The prices are good. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant, I hope it succeeds!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lucky dog
We where there the other day and we swear to god the ramen noodles tasted exactly like the ramen noodle packets from the store.Otherwise everything else was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Jermaica Wright
Good food, will be returning ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Fisher
We visited yesterday for lunch. The service was really great. The food was much better quality than I expected. I had their Fat Boy Poke Bowl with fresh tuna and salmon. It also had some shrimp that was firm but not overcooked. The toppings were fresh and tasty. They very thinly slice their peppers which made for a delightful bite without scorching my mouth.We also tried their hibachi steak and the honey chicken. The kids loved the hibachi steak. The meat was flavorful and came with vegetables.The honey chicken came with only a small garnish of beautifully steamed broccoli. I would've eaten a lot more of the broccoli. You can tell the chicken was prepared when we order it. It definitely wasn't sitting around in a holding area waiting for someone to order it.They brought us a bowl of edamame to snack on while our food was being prepared and it was fresh and delicious.We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke
Brian Sullivan
Sushi gave us food poisoning last night. I still have not been able to sleep.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Quirine van Oldenborgh Dahlquist
Decent sushi and ramen. Rotary wasn't on when we were there which was a bit
I am extremely picky with asian food...we haven't had a good place in town for years. I've tried them all numerous times. This place has changed everything. The sushi is great, every roll that i've tried. Sticky rice is perfect on them. Every other menu item i've tried is amazing. The chicken isn't gross and chewy; it's perfectly seared and absolutely delicious. The Mongolian Chicken is soooo good. Even the fried rice is better than anywhere. A little expensive but completely understandable- it's worth every dollar. Huge portions. Everyone in our house agrees that this is the best restaurant in town. I'll be ordering from here at least once a week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rainbow Roll, Orange Chicken, California Roll
Robin Gerber
Overall the food here is okay. Kind of hit or miss. The soups have been good but the American Chinese dishes are pretty average for the area. I did like the Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Kaitlyn Guyer
We enjoyed the all you can eat sushi. Everything was really good all for a great price and staff was super friendly.
Julieta Estrada
We’ve been here several times and it’s honestly one of our favorite places but unfortunately today’s visit was a little frustrating. We waited 20min for our drink order to be taken, server had to get called, at that point we placed our entire meal order, food didn’t come out until almost 50min later. I understand it’s a newer place but the service definitely needs to improve as this isn’t the first time service is slow. You can’t call it an all you can eat, if you’re waiting over an hour for your food. We weren’t the only ones complaining, in order for this place to succeed, you need to hire more people.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat Sushi
Helen A
The best Chinese cuisine in Mchenry county!I also try the AYCE sushi today and everything we ordered was fresh and tasty
I came here to eat with my family this past weekend and here's my review of Kirin King. Going to their website I was extremely excited that they offer hot pot and BBQ! WOOT! When we arrived that was not the case what so ever. The hot pot/bbq side of the restaurant is not open and I wouldn't hold your breath to be honest as I peaked into there and it wasn't even close to being finished. We decided to eat dinner there and once you walk through the old revolving door you're greeted with a giant fish tank that semi-clean semi dirty. It's not really appealing when you're about to sit down to eat. Then you look around and it's like you're placed back in time with the decor of yester-years. We were escorted to a different room and that's where the sushi train was but it wasn't even running. Strike 2.We get seated and I tell our waitress we're ready to order. However, I felt there was a bit of a language barrier and she couldn't fully understand my request. Normally this isn't a problem but when my daughter is allergic to nuts it's extremely important that she and the kitchen understands that there is no miscommunication or cross contamination as instead of simply ordering dinner we'll instead be ordering a funeral with a hearse.I tell our waitress that I'd like to order the chicken fried rice for my kids and that there should be no nuts or peanuts. She gives me a 100-yard steer and is looking at me like I'm a Martian. It was like I was speaking an alien language to her. This is extremely concerning when someone has a deadly allergy to something. It made my daughter so nervous that she refused to eat the fried rice, and honestly I don't blame her!Service was extremely lacking at this restaurant and I observed numerous tables trying flag down their server. The food is great, the atmosphere is so-so and the service is just terrible.Will I be back? I don't know as I really wanted hot pot but again who knows when that will open. I'll probably just order to go for now as I have no interests in seeing the atmosphere or experiencing the service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
This by far was the worst food i have had. I got a menu and had to order because they had salt and pepper fish. Who uses catfish for salt and pepper fish? The fish tastes soo dry just had one bite and had to throw it away. I also ordered the bbq pork fried rice… they just put white rice and pork in it. That was it i had to call them. If you want flavor and good food this is not the place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Great food, both the cooked and the sushi. The hot pot is also great!
Went here for my birthday. Food was not good. We ordered 4 different dishes to all share. Too much sodium food cold. Best thing was the egg rolls. Sorry one and done. Can't believe all the good reviews. Even the rice was dry and stale.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We absolutely love everything about Kirin king. The staff is wonderful, the food is amazing, best crab Rangoon I have ever had. The prices are good. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant, I hope it succeeds!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We where there the other day and we swear to god the ramen noodles tasted exactly like the ramen noodle packets from the store.Otherwise everything else was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Good food, will be returning ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited yesterday for lunch. The service was really great. The food was much better quality than I expected. I had their Fat Boy Poke Bowl with fresh tuna and salmon. It also had some shrimp that was firm but not overcooked. The toppings were fresh and tasty. They very thinly slice their peppers which made for a delightful bite without scorching my mouth.We also tried their hibachi steak and the honey chicken. The kids loved the hibachi steak. The meat was flavorful and came with vegetables.The honey chicken came with only a small garnish of beautifully steamed broccoli. I would've eaten a lot more of the broccoli. You can tell the chicken was prepared when we order it. It definitely wasn't sitting around in a holding area waiting for someone to order it.They brought us a bowl of edamame to snack on while our food was being prepared and it was fresh and delicious.We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poke
Sushi gave us food poisoning last night. I still have not been able to sleep.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Decent sushi and ramen. Rotary wasn't on when we were there which was a bit
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat Sushi
Restaurantji Recommends
I am extremely picky with asian food...we haven't had a good place in town for years. I've tried them all numerous times. This place has changed everything. The sushi is great, every roll that i've tried. Sticky rice is perfect on them. Every other menu item i've tried is amazing. The chicken isn't gross and chewy; it's perfectly seared and absolutely delicious. The Mongolian Chicken is soooo good. Even the fried rice is better than anywhere. A little expensive but completely understandable- it's worth every dollar. Huge portions. Everyone in our house agrees that this is the best restaurant in town. I'll be ordering from here at least once a week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rainbow Roll, Orange Chicken, California Roll
Overall the food here is okay. Kind of hit or miss. The soups have been good but the American Chinese dishes are pretty average for the area. I did like the Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
We enjoyed the all you can eat sushi. Everything was really good all for a great price and staff was super friendly.
We’ve been here several times and it’s honestly one of our favorite places but unfortunately today’s visit was a little frustrating. We waited 20min for our drink order to be taken, server had to get called, at that point we placed our entire meal order, food didn’t come out until almost 50min later. I understand it’s a newer place but the service definitely needs to improve as this isn’t the first time service is slow. You can’t call it an all you can eat, if you’re waiting over an hour for your food. We weren’t the only ones complaining, in order for this place to succeed, you need to hire more people.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat Sushi
The best Chinese cuisine in Mchenry county!I also try the AYCE sushi today and everything we ordered was fresh and tasty
Vegetarian options: Nice vegetarian menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat Sushi
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