Walked In, Walked Out We’ve been driving past this place for years and finally decided to stop in. We enjoy Chinese food and have eaten it in countless places, all over the country, and of course in our own town, where we thoroughly enjoy the quality of the food. We sat down, read the menu and were astounded at the prices – some of which were 50 % to over 100% more than what we experience elsewhere. Read that again – double the price of some items. I’ll share just two examples – where we eat – 2 egg rolls, $6.25. At Kowloon, $14.50. Bowl of Hot and sour soup – where we go $3.95 (or $7.95). Kowloon - $11.75 What do you pay for Chinese food at your local restaurant and how do your prices compare? In our opinion, enough is enough. Go to their website, check the numbers and evaluate. This is just our opinion without having actually sat down and eaten there. Maybe we missed out on portion sizes and food quality that are 50% to 100% better than others. We don’t know and we chose not to experiment as the prices were simply too high at justify the expenditure of our hard earned money. Anyone can spend a fortune on a restaurant experience. We choose not to. Again, just our opinion, based upon our limited experience, comparing where we go thus far and what we saw at Kowloon. Please visit the place and form your own opinion.
838jodyr
Just a basic Chinese food,sorta like Elvis performing in his last years.Sorry to say,as I’m a Kowloon super fan.Maybe it’s the 10 minute ride home in a styrofoam box….Eddie would be so bummed out!
richardu6
We always have a great time at Kowloon. The food is delicious, the service is great and the decor is superb. Christmas decorations are great too! So sad it may be closing.
S6102LJbettyc
The food is awful, tasteless, greasy and really went way down hill! The added offense is that they over price for the food. I do not recommend this place, don’t waste your hard earned money.
Christopher O'Connor
Decided to go here for dinner on a Thursday night and heard some rumors of it going downhill and not as good as it was. Who ever has been downplaying Kowloon is just lying. Food was HOT and FRESH. Atmosphere was just as I remember from years ago. Service was quick and fantastic. All of the above. If you hadn’t been back in a while it’s still the MECCA of Chinese restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael H
I’m not sure when it will close, but go before it is gone! The service is always quick. The food is very good and the prices reasonable. But it is the atmosphere that really makes it a gem. If you’re Gen X, it’s like stepping back in time to those places our grandparents took us to as kids. If I’m traveling route one, I always stop in.
Marianna Perkins
Just been there after big cheer event not enough help and food was not the greatest in my book onions in rice seemed old so if they change that would be great. Chicken wings a little slimy egg rolls really good crab ragoons need more crab in it.
Dimitri Panagakos
Apparently quite the local institution. Packed on a Sunday night in October. I remember passing it on highway since childhood and always wanted to eat here. While atmosphere was still over the top, I get the sense that much of it has been updated to keep with the times and much of the kitsch factor may have been lost. Pu Pu Platter was good, as was General Gau's Chicken, but much of the other food was bland and poorly prepared. In particular, stay away from the Sichuan Tofu, which had no spice and generally no flavor at all. Also, be aware that you will pay for the fame of this location, meaning it borders on tourist trap. All in all, a fun outing to do once or twice, but not a place I'd visit regularly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kim Johnson
Good 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Carrie Sunde
Kowloon is an absolute classic — there’s truly nothing like it! The atmosphere is fun, nostalgic, and always buzzing with great energy. The food is so good every single time — from the famous chicken fingers and scorpion bowls to the lo mein and Pu Pu platters, everything hits the spot.
Huge shoutout to Janet, the best waitress ever! She’s so friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes every visit special. You can tell she really cares about her customers — she’s a big part of why we keep coming back!
Whether you’re going for dinner with friends, a family night out, or just craving that Kowloon magic, this place never disappoints. A true North Shore legend!!
We had a great time at Kowloon. The Saugus Wings were so good. The batter on the chicken fingers was light and crispy while the chicken was juicy. We had 3 different dishes of beef and chicken and shrimp all were to die for.
Mallory MacDonald
Tina W made our experience so amazing!!! Sesame chicken and Peking ravioli were hits!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
ACE Laser and CNC JPM
Very good food, rice was a little off, egg rolls were not that great. Everything else was very good. Small booth. Packed but was shown to our table right away.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Justin C
Love the theme and decor but the food was about comparable to Panda Express. A bit over priced in my opinion, but there’s a large variety of dishes. Come for the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Andrea
You come to Kowloon for the experience and not necessarily the food, but damn it's gotten expensive. It's classic American-ized Chinese, so it's great but dont expect to be blown away. Strong drinks and fast service are a plus!
Walked In, Walked Out We’ve been driving past this place for years and finally decided to stop in. We enjoy Chinese food and have eaten it in countless places, all over the country, and of course in our own town, where we thoroughly enjoy the quality of the food. We sat down, read the menu and were astounded at the prices – some of which were 50 % to over 100% more than what we experience elsewhere. Read that again – double the price of some items. I’ll share just two examples – where we eat – 2 egg rolls, $6.25. At Kowloon, $14.50. Bowl of Hot and sour soup – where we go $3.95 (or $7.95). Kowloon - $11.75 What do you pay for Chinese food at your local restaurant and how do your prices compare? In our opinion, enough is enough. Go to their website, check the numbers and evaluate. This is just our opinion without having actually sat down and eaten there. Maybe we missed out on portion sizes and food quality that are 50% to 100% better than others. We don’t know and we chose not to experiment as the prices were simply too high at justify the expenditure of our hard earned money. Anyone can spend a fortune on a restaurant experience. We choose not to. Again, just our opinion, based upon our limited experience, comparing where we go thus far and what we saw at Kowloon. Please visit the place and form your own opinion.
Just a basic Chinese food,sorta like Elvis performing in his last years.Sorry to say,as I’m a Kowloon super fan.Maybe it’s the 10 minute ride home in a styrofoam box….Eddie would be so bummed out!
We always have a great time at Kowloon. The food is delicious, the service is great and the decor is superb. Christmas decorations are great too! So sad it may be closing.
The food is awful, tasteless, greasy and really went way down hill! The added offense is that they over price for the food. I do not recommend this place, don’t waste your hard earned money.
Decided to go here for dinner on a Thursday night and heard some rumors of it going downhill and not as good as it was. Who ever has been downplaying Kowloon is just lying. Food was HOT and FRESH. Atmosphere was just as I remember from years ago. Service was quick and fantastic. All of the above. If you hadn’t been back in a while it’s still the MECCA of Chinese restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m not sure when it will close, but go before it is gone! The service is always quick. The food is very good and the prices reasonable. But it is the atmosphere that really makes it a gem. If you’re Gen X, it’s like stepping back in time to those places our grandparents took us to as kids. If I’m traveling route one, I always stop in.
Just been there after big cheer event not enough help and food was not the greatest in my book onions in rice seemed old so if they change that would be great. Chicken wings a little slimy egg rolls really good crab ragoons need more crab in it.
Apparently quite the local institution. Packed on a Sunday night in October. I remember passing it on highway since childhood and always wanted to eat here. While atmosphere was still over the top, I get the sense that much of it has been updated to keep with the times and much of the kitsch factor may have been lost. Pu Pu Platter was good, as was General Gau's Chicken, but much of the other food was bland and poorly prepared. In particular, stay away from the Sichuan Tofu, which had no spice and generally no flavor at all. Also, be aware that you will pay for the fame of this location, meaning it borders on tourist trap. All in all, a fun outing to do once or twice, but not a place I'd visit regularly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Good 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kowloon is an absolute classic — there’s truly nothing like it! The atmosphere is fun, nostalgic, and always buzzing with great energy. The food is so good every single time — from the famous chicken fingers and scorpion bowls to the lo mein and Pu Pu platters, everything hits the spot.
Huge shoutout to Janet, the best waitress ever! She’s so friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes every visit special. You can tell she really cares about her customers — she’s a big part of why we keep coming back!
Whether you’re going for dinner with friends, a family night out, or just craving that Kowloon magic, this place never disappoints. A true North Shore legend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We had a great time at Kowloon. The Saugus Wings were so good. The batter on the chicken fingers was light and crispy while the chicken was juicy. We had 3 different dishes of beef and chicken and shrimp all were to die for.
Tina W made our experience so amazing!!! Sesame chicken and Peking ravioli were hits!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very good food, rice was a little off, egg rolls were not that great. Everything else was very good. Small booth. Packed but was shown to our table right away.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Love the theme and decor but the food was about comparable to Panda Express. A bit over priced in my opinion, but there’s a large variety of dishes. Come for the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
You come to Kowloon for the experience and not necessarily the food, but damn it's gotten expensive. It's classic American-ized Chinese, so it's great but dont expect to be blown away. Strong drinks and fast service are a plus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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