I recently visited Kirin King on a Saturday night. Overall, the food was decent, but nothing that really stood out. We ordered the gyoza, crab rangoon, and a couple of sushi rolls. Everything was good, just not particularly memorable. One thing that was a bit disappointing was the rotating sushi bar, it wasn't in service, which felt odd for a busy weekend night and kind of took away from the experience. Service was okay. Our server was friendly, but disappeared for long stretches, and it seemed like they might have been understaffed since there weren't many other servers on the floor. Not a bad spot by any means, but with a few improvements, especially getting the sushi bar running and tightening up service - it could be a much better experience! read more

Kirin King Cuisine - 炸云吞 / Crab Rangoon (6) 炸饺 / Gyoza (6) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Only had the Cantonese menu by choice. Food is average to good. Group on deals, coupons are pretty good. However... Service is absolutely terrible. Lack of staff I believe. There is a language barrier. On another occasion we placed a delivery order. The woman who took our order didn't understand that we wanted the Mongolian Beef mild, not spicy. I was transferred to another employee who had trouble but finally said they will do so. Delivery was prompt. Unfortunately, it was Spicy! read more

For Crystal Lake, Kirin King provides a nice variety of Chinese food and most of their dish are close to authentic tasting. It also great that they have hot pot options. read more

ORANGE CHICKEN PINK ON THE INSIDE Fried rice chicken also did not look right. Explains why the place was completely empty when I walked in. DONT EAT HERE read more

Kirin King Cuisine - ORANGE CHICKEN PINK ON THE INSIDE - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Stopped by Kirin King for their hotpot and bbq option. The restaurant needs some work done to it. We got seated next to the bathroom. The booth we were in was slanted and very uncomfortable to sit in. You pick all the food you want to order from a tablet. The dishes were brought out pretty quickly. The hotpot broth was not very good at all. No effort in the broth whatsoever. The chicken broth was very watered down. I wouldn't recommend it. The spicy broths do have a kick to it. But still not very good. Watered down spicy broth. The BBQ part of the meal was okay. Nothing stood out where l'd want to come back again for it. Most of the meat options are a hit or miss. Some did not taste as fresh. A couple of the marinated ones were good on the grill. The grill burns very easily after a couple times of cooking. If you live in the area, this is a decent beginners place if you've never experienced hotpot or bbq before. I would highly recommend going to a Korean bbq place if you want good table top bbq. With the price they are charging, I will not be returning. The food and dining experience was not worth it. read more

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This is my updated review of Kirin King. My buddy asked me if I wanted to grab lunch today and I said of course! He said, "how is Kirin King?" I said honestly I was not impressed but I haven't tried the KBBQ and Hot Pot side of the restaurant yet and he said you wanna try? I said sure. So off we went to try Kirin King's Korean BBQ and Hot Pot. The server sat us down and gave us a quick run down of what to do and how to order. She hands us a tablet and says you can order your food here. For Hot Pot, we went with the Tom Yum and Shenzhen Hot Pot base soup. For protein, we went with tripe and jumbo shrimp. And for veggies we went with mushrooms and qual eggs. For Korean BBQ we went with short ribs, bulgogi, brisket, baby octopus, and calamari. Yes this was our lunch.... I've never sat down at a hot pot/kbbq table before and boy I was missing out. It's so cool to do both things in front of you and to do it in Crystal Lake, IL. I say that because these types of restaurants are few and far between and you never find these kinds of restaurants in the area. So bonus points for Kirin King for being the exception. Once we ordered the food, there's a cold bar that we can walk up to get our side dishes aka bonchon. The kimchi and pickled cucumbers were delicious! It was cold and crispy and crunchy which is what you would want. Pro Tip: They have Kbbq sauce and minced garlic at the cold bar. Make sure you add this to your kbbq while your cooking for more flavor :) First up was the hot pot part of the meal. They serve you big bowls that are sat on the table and they start to boil in front of you. It's pretty cool. I tried both broth base and both were delicious. The shrimp and tripe was good as well. Then there was the main event, the KBBQ part of the meal. The short rib was OK and usually when going to an authentic KBBQ place the short ribs are usually the best part of the meal but not here. For us the best was the baby octopus. Man that was so good that we reordered it again. Everything else was just your standard good decent tasting protein. Overall, I'm glad I gave Kirin King another try and their Hot Pot and KBBQ slaps in a good way! For lunch it was $24.99 for all you can eat. And for us to have the type of meal we had it was a great meal, let me rephase that, an excellent meal for the price. I can't wait to bring back the family and do it again and I applauded Kirin King for bringing this to Crystal Lake. If you read my previous review you know I had an issue with the service here. And it seems this was fixed with our new server. She could actually understand and speak English! I'd suggest you give this a try for yourself. read more

Everything was fantastic! All is included in the price. Great opportunity to try new things, I tried frog legs, didn't like them. At that point I already pretty much ate a lot. read more

Very delicious love the tea and popping boba! Service was also good and I love the way the restaurant looked inside.

Yucky and not fresh. Inside is yucky too. Got a Groupon tonight and wish we would have picked a different option. Unfortunately I wasn't even able to pick which roll out of the 5 we bought was my favorite. They were all that bland and or yucky. read more

Kirin King Cuisine - When's the last time you couldn't finish your sushi bc it wasn't good? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

It was all you can eat Korean bbq and hot pot. $33 per person is pricey. They have varieties of food and ordering is little bit difficult if you don't know the food. So do your research and look at the menu before you visit. Meat tastes good and that have a good sauce bar too. Good sitting area and the ambiance is great. read more

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I have eaten the hot pot, which was fabulous. Urge you to try it out. So many options to eat and sauces/spices - WOW. But wait - I went back to try the Chinese - holy cow! Absolutely the BEST Hot and Sour soup I have ever had (and I eat Chinese at least 2 to 4 times a month. And Hot & Sour soup every time). And I have been eating Chinese for 50+ years. While I have not eaten often enough to try all of their dishes, but the Mongolian Beef knocked my socks off. And the Sweet and Sour sauce has more than a hint of Mandarin Oranges which is out of this world great. The service is very good- however, they do not speak English well, and you have to be patient. But worth it. When I had a slight problem with a dish, they fixed it properly and fast. And they seem to care abut their customers. All in all, this is outstanding. FYI drove by this for a year promising I would stop in and try it. I wasted a year I could have been eating there. 'Nuf said. Going back tonight - writing the review put me in the mood. read more

This place is incredible! You have the choice of doing hot pot, Korean barbecue and sushi Ayce in one meal which is so much fun to do for a date night, family meal, out with friends, etc I went with friends we sampled a lot of stuff ie ordered 1 of just about everything and split it amongst ourselves. Seemed the best way to go theres a great variety of stuff. It was a very fun dinner. The Korean barbecue was a fun experience you order dishes and cook it at your table. Fun style and great for dinner and entertainment, My favorite dining experience was the hot pot no clue why I enjoyed it the most but it was great to dine over a boiling pot of soup and just dip and cook things while having conversation with people. It was relaxing and delicious. Ayce sushi is my go to at any japanese/Asian fusion restaurant its one of my favorite styles, you sit relax order a roll and couple dishes here n there all the while talking with who your with. Its an inexpensive way to enjoy sushi and a good way to try new things that you wouldnt normally if you were paying by plate. Only catch is don't over order, only what you will eat. read more

Forgot one of my items that was 20$ Called three times asking for a refund since we lived too far to go back and they said they would refund and never did. If you like people who steal, this is the place for you. read more

We made reservations and we were seated quickly...unfortunately it was downhill from there. Our server took 10 minutes before she had a chance to even come over to our table. The host staff just kept adding more tables for her to serve she couldn't keep up. Our drink orders were wrong, my daughter got soup but no else received anything...It was NOT our servers fault but after 1 hour and 20 mins, we put $25 on the table and walked out. There was a long line of people waiting to get in - we sincerely hope they get better service than we did! read more

I had high hopes. Kind of disappointed. The fusion style of their Japanese and Chinese cuisine was definitely mediocre. We've had better and unfortunately not looking to return to this place. Staff were friendly though. Ambiance is okay. Wished we had a better experience since this place is definitely not too far from me. read more

Server is very attentive Checked up on us at least 5 times to make sure everything was okay and if we needed a refill ect Food arrived quickly Very clean has a good environment and ambience We went around 4pm on a Sunday on the sushi side to get dine in off the regular menu was on the slower side I got Mongolian beef some parts where cold not sure what that was about but the rest was hot . The beef had a spicy kick to it I'd rate my plate a 7 I also got chicken fried rice I also enjoyed I would also rate a 7 out of 10 My girlfriend got general tso she claims to rate it a 7-8 out of 10 she seamed to enjoy it She also got the shrimp fried rice and she was happy with the flavor Over all a lot better than most places I've tried around Crystal lake and I will definitely return to try others things off their menu read more

This restaurant was the worst . We were excited to try the hot pot and sushi. The ocean roll was presented nicely, but tasted old and stale . The hot pot that my 4 other guests had was disappointing and disgusting. FYI ...Don't get the chicken . It looked like it was freezer burned and rubbery . The hot pots that contained the soup , were so salty that when you put the vegetables in to cook them they came out inedible . The desserts looked appealing, but again tasted awful. It seemed they were previously frozen then thawed out ! Never again read more

Kirin King Cuisine - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

We came to this newly opened restaurant on Rt 14 which is apparently in its soft opening. The parking is plentiful and on the left and behind the restaurant. When we came in the first door on the left, it looks like a bar area with a stage-like area. The inside is nicely decorated with a lot of wood tones. There wasn't anyone in the front so we walked to the next room and ran into staff. It seems like if you want primarily sushi they will seat you in the room with the rotary sushi and if you're just getting Chinese food you're seated in the room on the left. We came to the sushi rotary room, and I had ordered the Beijing duck appetizer which they unfortunately had run out of (which I wasn't told this until 40 min of waiting), so then ordered a fried calamari app which was good. I had ordered a pork noodle dish which was good. My fiancé got the All You Can Eat sushi for dinner which includes the rotary sushi. We noticed that most of the sushi on there probably had been left there for awhile - many of them were still on the conveyer belt over the 1.5 hrs we were there including some fresh fish that probably shouldn't be out for too long. When they did put out the fresh ones, those were the ones that we grabbed. The octopus sashimi was chewy and rubbery but I'm unsure for how long it was on there, but their eel nigiri was delicious. Unfortunately they don't seem to have enough staff, although they were friendly. They don't have any music playing in the background and the main sound is the squeaking of the rotary belt. My fiancé never actually got the right sushi rolls he had ordered, at first he got a plate that was entirely wrong then which we mentioned to them, and at the second plate about 2 out of 5 he had ordered was correct according to the menu sheet. He was so hungry we didn't correct it again. Unless there's significant improvement in the service, we probably won't be coming back. There is a 20% off the whole meal currently. read more

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This place is absolutely amazing.There are so many options from sushi to crab to ramen. My husband and I loved the idea that you can cook your own food.Hot Pot is the way to go... if you have not been here you have to try it!!! read more

You can choose the hot pot and Korean BBQ side, or the sushi side of the restaurant. Brought the family and had the all you can eat hot pot and BBQ and there was something for all of us. We each tried a different broth (original, miso, spicy szechuan, and tom yum) and to be honest they were all delicious. We ordered a wide variety of proteins, dumplings, noodles, and veg for the pots and there were some standouts. The enoki mushrooms were really good, along with both dumplings, giant head on shrimp, blue crab, and the udon noodles. I was most excited for the BBQ but to be honest I liked the hot pot the most. The short ribs were good, but the beef has kind of a strange texture. The pork belly was good, but the marinated chicken and beef were the best. Next time I'd skip the beef skewers, salmon, quail eggs, and baby octopus. But we'll definitely be back. read more

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Food was way beyond my expectations! My first time there and already I plan on going back for take out orders. I live in St. Petersburg Florida and appreciate good food at a reasonable price. You have both with Tasty Bistro read more

Kirin King Cuisine - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Ok. Wow. I'm a proud veteran of Korean bbq and hotpot. I've been to quite a few from Chicago to Madison. The individual hotpots and the center grill were a perfect combo for the carnivore husband and me who loves a spicy broth with tons of fish cakes and veggies. The server was friendly and speedy. Ordering on the tablet made things simple (except for choosing from all of the amazing options!) the marinated pork belly was spectacular. If you know pork belly, then you know. The bulgogis were great too. The broths were flavorful and made all of the goodies we simmered take on an amazing spice. Somehow the fish cakes were some of the best I've ever had-fresh or frozen! If you are looking for a good hotpot or Korean bbq this side of Chicago I highly recommend. I will happily come back and try their other offerings. Ramen and sushi? I can't wait. read more

Kirin King Cuisine - Individual hotpot and Korean bbq. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

I typically hate to give bad reviews. If I don't like something, I just don't go back. However, I believe there is a food safety issue going on at this establishment. While the pho tasted good (albeit the steak was overcooked) and the service was prompt and polite, when I had finished eating I asked to use the restroom. The gentleman pointed towards the door and when I went in the light was off. I did some hunting and turned it on just to watch two roaches scatter. I was grossed out, but I know that many restaurants have these pests, so I still was not going to say anything. That was until the brutal food poisoning I've been suffering with all day. I think the place has potential, but would heavily consider whether your stomach is up for it. Wish me, my saltines, and my Canada Dry a speedy recovery. read more

Kirin King Cuisine - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Was very poor , would recommend taking a pass. The staff couldn't answer basic questions. We left before eating ,just didn't like the attitude we got. read more

They have an awesome selection!! The sushi is so fresh and made to order!! Hot pot was insane!! So good and so many options to choose from so much fun to go with a group of friends or family the price is amazing as well!! 8 read more

Found out about kirin King from a Groupon promotion. We decided to go this evening and was pleasantly surprised. The menu is more than extensive and we chose to have the hot pot Korean barbecue and sushi for the all you can eat option. Food came out quick and was fresh and tasty. Our waiter said that the restaurant has only been open for about a month and a half so understandably some quirks will have to be worked out. namely, the sauce bar lacked a lot of ingredients. The Restaurant seemed empty only because of its cheer size. Decor seemed confused and halfway done otherwise ordering was conveniently done from an iPad and the price is more than fair. We would definitely be coming back here soon. read more

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Food 4.5/5 AYCE hot pot and Korean bbq had plenty of options. The base for the hot pots we wished had some description and were a little disappointed there wasn't a beef broth available only tofu and chicken. Service 3/5 we had never been here before and when we told our waiter that he told us "okay, you just order." We didn't understand the iPad style of ordering at first but figured it out on our own. Drinks sat empty without refill. Ambiance 4/5 not gonna wow you by any means but it seemed clean enough. Bathrooms were kept. We'll try it again at some point and update from there. ‍ Was about 32 per person for the AYCE for those having any difficulty finding it (but that may change by the time you go) read more

This place is absolutely magical. Food and ingredients are so delicious and above quality. Everyone is friendly and the experience is wonderful. Went here for a date night with my man, and it was a wonderful time. Been there a few more times since then, and ordered takeout and it was all exceptional. One star off of a perfect rating to leave hope for improvement in the ick-palace that is the women's bathroom. It smells like mildew and reminds me of a really rundown ross bathroom... Which is a HUGE contrast to the ambiance around the rest of this exquisite restaurant. read more

This was phenomenal. I eat hot pot all over the world and this will compete with any that I have been to. Also, having hot put included with Korean bbq in the same all you can eat menu is awesome. The service was quick and prompt, and the broths were amazing. 5 stars any day of the week and we are going to become regulars now. read more

We order from Kirin King on a regular basis and they have never disappointed us. The delivery is always prompt food us hot and portions are generous. Truly enjoy your food. read more

Food: 5/5 Customer service: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 My family and I visited this restaurant for my brother's graduation celebration. I don't know much about Sushi and I'm no expert on the cuisine, but I would say it's some of the better sushi I've had. I forgot to take pictures, but I got the Shrimp Tempura Roll, the King Kong Roll, and the Godzilla Roll. We also got some Crab Rangoons as an appetizer. The service was quite quick which was appreciated, and the presentation was very professional and appetizing. The ambience of the place was fairly traditional and there wasn't much noise or disruption. However, I wouldn't say it's anything over the top or fancy. I really enjoyed everything we ordered and I hope to visit again next time I'm in town. read more

Meat in Mongolian Beef & Beef Chop Suey were very chewy & lacked taste. Ordered before and swore they were the best around. Not this time!

Delivered hot and fresh. Cashew chicken was excellent. Sauce was flavorful and thick but not goopy. Chicken had great consistency. Broccoli beef was also very good. Going to be back read more

The Challenger shuttle was more successful than our dining experience at Kirin King. ...

The hot pot and Korean bbq is amazing. The meat is great quality and marinated well with lots of flavor. They have a bar where you can mix your own sauces with side dishes like cucumber, kimchi , kelp and more. Most places only have one or the other but this place have both the hot pot and Korean bbq which is a big plus for me. The restaurant is very cleaned and maintained well. The service is so fast. We got our food quickly. Would recommend read more

We did the ayce good value. I always start my sushi journey with salmon and tuna nigiri to rest the quality of the fish. Very good. We went for lunch on a Saturday. Not over packed so we got our food quickly. The gentleman taking care of us was very attentive and kind. The only thing I didn't like was how small the glass of wine I got was. The cocktail my wife got with mago was very good. read more

Please do not waste your money on this as place. Orange chicken was pure gristle and fat, no chicken what so ever. The fried rice was just ok, and the other dish we got was gross. Also, the fortune cookies they gave were so stale, we had to throw those out also. Save your money!!!! read more

Sat.28 2024 the waiters are amazing and they are all about customer service. The service is amazing and don't even get me started on the music it is so relaxing I love it. The food is better than anything! Also we wanted the channel to change and they were calm kind and they eventually gave us a mini iPad to watch the game! 10 out of 10! ​ read more

Food was okay, lots of choices I. The all you can eat option. Service was painfully slow. Dessert options are not as advertised. (Only Chocolate ice cream, not the many selections advertised.) I wouldn't say the place was dirty, but it was very dusty , making me wonder how clean it really was. We paid $90 (including the tip) for two AYCE meals that included two appetizers five sushi rolls (three special rolls) and two desserts. Not a great value, but okay. The conveyor wasn't running, but we had many choices. read more

Was okay but ended up getting diarrhea immediately after. Not sure what it was but assuming it was some of the protein.