What an amazing vibe, honestly. We've heard stories of Kowloon's immaculate dining experience and were properly blown away by the ambiance for sure. This spot is HUGE, tables endless and energy unwavering. Menu was full of nice dishes to share, your typical Asian American fare. We got a few to split and were properly full by the end of it all - noodles and green beans were great. Soup was tasty in all the right ways. The platter was a bit of overkill - probably would skip the next time we come, but we HAD to for our first visit. Overall, can't wait to come back! Thanks, Kowloon! read more

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What a perfect night at Kowloon to be out side dining and being entertained with Back to the 80's Band! We had great table location and perfect Wait Staff HENRY! I don't know how he managed to give great service and being very professional and helpful! He took our drinks and order and was perfect! I huge shout out to a gentleman named KEN , who reserved our table location ! The both of them made our night of entertainment and food exceptional! The band was amazing and the crowds loved them you could see them dancing and singing along! Never disappoint when I dine here at Kowloons! Thank you read more

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Take a bit more for your hands are empty and void; fill the storehouses of your stomach for your appetite is insatiable; purchase a lottery ticket for you live in poverty of wallet and spirit; swallow a morsel of sweet protein for your gullet is bitter. Kowloon is perhaps the most famous parcel and relic of the so-called "Old New England Orient," something from the bygone years of French Indochina and the bloody colonies and before the massacre at Tiananmen Square changed the world as we knew it. It is said that Kowloon was designed to give the humble locals a taste of The Exotic, to flush their mouths with juices laden with new and exciting flavors. Here visitors bear witness to the strength of a groundbreaking architectural masterpiece: Kowloon is a palace that, in the words of Mark Twain, is "kin to Machu Picchu and the Taj Mahal." And yet unlike today's Taj Mahal, the innards of this architectural masterpiece house nearly every type of legal excess: food, alcohol, and gambling. It has been asked not twice but thrice: why would I go to the Great Wall of China when I could go to Kowloon? On my inaugural visit to Kowloon I only partook of the first legal excess. A large plate of tangerine chicken accompanied by something with a name along the lines of "triple delight." The chicken was well-starched and sweetened and moist like the lips of a baby lamb. It was the most unhealthy thing I consumed all week. Triple delight (or whatever it was called) was good but delight may be a stretch for anyone who does not consider salt to be this earth's greatest delight. The hostess is a businesswoman. This is a beautiful thing to see. The waiter is a bro in the purest sense. This is also a beautiful thing to see. WE DID NOT GIVE IN TO EXCESS THIS TIME. Kowloon was a beautiful experience. And yet it was a beauty that was fleeting. Will I return? Who are we to say. It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory... read more

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One of the last or the last remaining institutions of Route 1. Summer outdoor dining and music, indoor tiki theme and endless celebrity photos making their mark. They usually have lobster fest in the summer and now introduced a lobster roll for 18.95! I don't know where you can get a lobster under $20 nowadays. I never understood it until recently but they are really great New England Chinese food. New England Chinese food has some subtle differences with some sauces and duck sauce in particular. Kowloons duck sauce is bomb.com. Dip a chicken finger or your crab ragoon and go to town, pour it on your noodles. Just like that commercial, I put that *beep* on everything.... Like any restaurant there are some pros and cons. The appetizers are really good, especially the chicken fingers.. they are different, with a great crisp and light on batter so you can really taste the white meat. The steamed little necks with their spicy green sauce is chefs kiss. read more

Kowloon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

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It was a one and done for us. We did not go in with high expectations but thought it was a spot worth checking out as we love tiki cocktails. The restaurant itself is huge, multiple themed rooms. We would have preferred sitting at the bar but the music was extremely loud so we opted for the larger dining room. Service was fast. Drinks were somewhat disappointing. We got the pupu platter w/ teriyaki beef. It was fine but not great. No need or desire to go back but I'm glad we checked it out. read more

Weekday lunch visit to dip my toe in the water after some recent dreadful dinners here. I love Kowloon when they're at their best, but too often they're mailing it in with reheats from the night before (recent spareribs) or long-held items (recent rice, egg rolls) that have become soggy and/or cold. -- Sweet and Sour Chicken (on a combo): Better than it's been. Good portion, fingers crispy, not fresh fresh, but semi-fresh with good chicken-to-batter ratio. Sweet and sour sauce served on the side was excellent: nice and sweet, with plenty of tang too, and even though sticky, not the dreaded gloppy fire engine red version served elsewhere. Overall, well above average. If hotter and fresher, elite. -- Pork Fried Rice (on the combo): Composition: excellent. Color: excellent. Flavor: excellent. Warmth and freshness: lacking in both. Obviously prepared a good while before I ordered it and sitting in a bin to be taken as needed, not cooked to order. -- Egg Roll (add-on to the combo): Good fillings but gummy shell. No crispness. Not much warmth. I keep asking for fresh and they promise fresh, but they lie. Decent flavor, and some shrimp were involved, so at least average. But when Kowloon decides to put the effort in or when timing is on your side, these are among the best in the business. But on this day-- because they didn't and it wasn't-- merely average. -- Spare Ribs (add-on to the combo): These were somewhat warm, somewhat meaty, and more than somewhat flavorful. A little above average. Everything came much quicker to the table than cooking from scratch would allow, so the precooked concept is still in play. Still a decent lunch, and with a great visual backdrop, but it could be so much better. And at their prices, it SHOULD be better. read more

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Our go-to for a fun night out. The back patio in the summer is amazing and such a fun space to see a live band or get a drink.

My 2nd stop to fulfill my wishes was to stop at Kowloon & order bone in ribs & sliced pork strips. These two items are now virtually non existent in the world of Chinese restaurants. Today was my lucky day. Bone in spareribs was everywhere when I was growing up then poof all you can find everywhere are boneless ribs. The same is true for pork strips. Lovin you Kowloon for fulfilling my childhood foodie dreams. My every trip to Boston in the future now has a stop at Kowloon scratched in my brain. read more

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Our server was so funny! Attentive and I pray some day he gets to open up his own restaurant, "Ming Dynasty" but until that day, Kowloon's has a great server with an awesome personality and great customer service skills A+ the deco also A+. Almost as I remember from when I was a teenager. Loved it. So nice to see not much has changed. The hot tea was very tasty, and appreciated. The egg roll was perfect!! Very much old school Chinese food, loved them. The chicken fingers were equally yummy. Perfectly golden fried and the pork ends I live out Western part of the state, on the cusp of Dinosaur land. No one. Has pork ends. I wish I could have eaten more. Sadly I didn't care for my chicken subgum chow mein. It was loaded with chunky celery, and more celery. The chicken was chopped into small pieces and I'm pretty sure it was dark meat, I'm just not Personally a fan of. read more

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Packed place on a Saturday night! Tropical decor and atmosphere enjoyable. We were seated quick by pleasant hostess and friendly waiter came over right away. Food was delicious! This was my husbands first time. His favorite dish is typically general gao chicken. It was good last time but could have used more spice. We got it anyway to see if it was better but it was the same. Pu pu platter was excellent w our favorite being the spare ribs that fell off the bone so tender! Rangoons delicious w plenty of filling and chicken fingers yummy. Very light batter and tender chicken. The Saugus wings were great and unique. Would have liked a bit more crispy but sauce was so good. The fried ice cream was good as well and plenty for 2 to share. Another great experience, food service enjoyable time. read more

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2.9? What a joke. Not a finer dining experience is possible. The fountain is charming. Love the volcano. Even if I get the seat from the other dining room as long as I can have my pu pu platter then I'm in Chinese food heaven. My all time favorite: Ribs Rice Sweet/sour chicken Wings ....... My first introduction to Chinese spare ribs was there sometime back when I was only 5. 1975? Boston (Saugus) institution for sure. read more

I ordered shrimp fried rice as well as all the food in pics but I started eating before I took pics. The rice was nice and fresh the shrimp was fresh as well. The chicken wings and fingers was good with some sriracha sauce brang the flavor right out. Both the spring and egg rolls was amazing as well. The beef nuggets and teriyaki was on point. My uncle didn't eat his vegetable fried rice so I can't speak about that at this time. The waiter Chris was very good at his job he was our personal waiter this evening. He normally only works on Sunday but because of the 75th anniversary show we had here this evening. This restaurant has a real Asian ambiance here this is definitely worth stopping in here to eat Chinese food. P.S. The shrimp fried rice I had to take another order to go home with. They only have large orders of food here. read more

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Wanting to try this place since it is constantly advertised about how they are going to eventually shut down because the land was sold some time ago. We didn't have time for a dine in so we picked up to go. We got Scallion Pie, Crab Rangoon (8), Peking Ravioli, Kung Pao Chicken, Lo mein shrimp and pork. In general, there was really nothing to write home about for this Chinese American food. The dishes require the expectation of duck sauce to improve the flavor of their dishes. Considering this is not exactly around the corner, I would not go out of my way to come here again, considering there are plenty of other Chinese American places to order from. All equal equally expensive as the other. read more

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A Northshore staple, located right on Route 1 in Saugus. They offer quite a large menu and their food is pretty good. The inside is a vibe as well, multiple dining rooms and a cocktail lounge featuring a full dining experience. Drinks are tasty as well. Food comes out quick and I've never waited for a table here despite it being always busy. They also host many events, I've never been but they look fun. read more

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Come for the vibe, not the food or service. I was so excited to finally try Kowloon--it's been on my bucket list for a while--so I was really disappointed that the experience fell flat. We ordered quickly when we first sat down, but after that our server vanished and we never saw him again lol. When our food was dropped off, the runner said silverware/plates were on the way... 10 minutes later, still nothing. By the time we flagged someone down for a fork, the food was already cold, which was such a bummer. And respectfully, the food just wasn't good. I asked a different server for teriyaki sauce to make the plain rice a little more exciting, and he told me I'd need to "order it"... from the server I hadn't seen since water was poured. Never got the sauce. By the time our server reappeared, we just asked for the check. Bottom line: the outdoor setup is fun, and bingo night is definitely a vibe--the host was funny and entertaining! But if you're planning to come, eat before you come and stick to drinks and bingo here. read more

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Loved it!! Ambiance is awesome and the place is HUGE, so the wait won't be too long (we had a party of 8 on a weekend and sat right away!). The food isn't anything to necessarily write home about, but it's pretty good and I enjoyed everything we got. Lo mein was a bit bean sprout heavy for my taste. You really go for the vibes and cheap drinks! Will return. read more

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I don't love Kowloon for its food. Quite frankly, the food is just okay and somewhat overpriced. But I love Kowloon for what it is. An over-the-top, tropical-themed, absolutely ginormous 1200-person restaurant that is a relic of yesteryear. I go for the experience and I love every moment of its quirkiness. I will be truly saddened when it is torn down, potentially later this year. While I know there's a future Kowloon opening in the new complex... it will just not be the same. I don't think a restaurant quite like this will ever quite exist again. Go experience it before it is gone forever. read more

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Kowloon is a great time. I try to go here fairly often because they will be tearing it down, and rebuilding but in a smaller space. It's in nostalgic and fun and consistent venue to go. Go with family, go with friends, meet people here, see karaoke, or Play trivia night or music bingo, there is always something going on. It will be messed.. just don't go here strictly for the food. It is nostalgic Chinese/American/Polynesian standard food no surprises.. read more

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The pro - someone in our group said the spare ribs were good. You get a lot of food, so expect to take some home. The vibe is kitschy and it looks like there is fun stuff there. The con - the food comes out super fast. Minutes after ordering, which makes me wonder how long it has been sitting in the kitchen under heating lamps. The shrimp fried rice was dry and overdone. The Kowloon platter for $30 is a rip off. A small plate with 2 ribs, some unidentifiable fried crisps and several oval red rimmed mystery items. The color (and taste) on the inside of the fried veggie roll was off. read more

You don't go to Kowloon just for the food -- and honestly, if you do, that's on you. You come here for the vibe, the nostalgia, and the wonderfully weird mix of decor and energy inside. It's chaotic in the best way. They host shows and events and weddings, so fun! read more

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I went back to Kowloon to meet friends for dinner on Saturday night. The place was hopping! There was an hour wait but the party spirit was strong! They have an outdoor Chinese lantern patio with dancing and karaoke contests and inside the decor is so charmingly kitsch that you have to love it! My friend knows the owner Bobby and he was an amazing host to our party. I guess they're closing soon (after 75 years) but will be opening a restaurant at the Nash Casino in Nashua NH. It's a shame because they are totally back on their game!! read more

Finally made it to this legendary location. Service was fast and super friendly! The space itself is epic and almost like a Disneyland set. Food was better than average American Chinese fare. Definitely will be back read more

Came here for lunch. The service is great, was seated immediately and the waiter was very attentive to us the entire time. The inside decor is unique and fun. The food is a little overpriced and overall just eh. It's a cool place for the experience and ambiance. It's definitely family friendly. There's a huge outdoor area that looked cool but was not open for lunch. I think maybe it's for private events. read more

The Kowloon is a must for anyone who wants the experience. That's the whole reason to go... the huge space, the themed decorations, the gambling. It serves very standard American Chinese fare... it's not going to blow your mind or be a meal that you'll dream about, but it's not supposed to be. (I've never had a bad meal here, but I probably wouldn't order sushi). The crab rangoons are some of the best I've had though! They're crisp, plump, and have a great crab flavor (not filled with only cream cheese and scallion like some others are). The service was attentive, food came out quick, and we had a nice time. My husband even won $36 on Keno. read more

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I came with a group which was 5 of us and surprisingly we got a table without making a reservation! Food: Nothing game changing but it was typical Asian American style food. The food came relatively quickly and everything was good and fresh. The portions were HUGE which was nice considering the prices weren't crazy. We got the volcano bowl to share which was great for 3 people but was not as big as I'd hoped. We got the pu pu platter to share which had good chicken and ribs. Service: Really attentive server considering how busy it was there on a Saturday. Ambiance: This place is really big with multiple floors and different areas to eat. It was not at all what I was expecting from what I saw on the outside. Overall, I was impressed with the restaurant, servers, and food portions. read more

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Some restaurants called themselves experience. And most of them are all exactly the same they're fancy and they have no personality. Kowloon has a personality. The building is 76 years old, they don't make them like this anymore and the whole place is just a vibe and a good time. The food is fine, but you don't go for the food you go for the experience and it's a great experience. read more

Kowloon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

I visited the Kowloon for the first time in 45 years. I placed an order with DD for pickup ...pork fried rice($18), asked for extra bean sprouts. Also ordered pork chop suey($18)SR on the bone($24) and 2 egg rolls($17). $85 dollars later I was on my way home. When got home noticed I had an adjustment to my bill adding $2.17 for my xtra bean sprouts, what a joke! Anyway here is my assessment of the food after spending an outrageous amount of money. My rating scale is 1-10... 10 being Elite. -Spare Rib on the bone were tender and meaty but a little dry with no extra gooey sweetness that I prefer(7.3) -Fried Rice had a good amount of pork nuggets and onion and plenty of bean sprouts (haha) but little to no flavor and was very oily (5.7) -Pork Chow Mein (8.2)was very good, really fresh with great flavor and the dry crunchy noodles (10)were some of the best I have ever had. But did notice that chow mein may have been loaded with msg because I was very thirsty after eating it. Now the Egg Roll.. $17 for 2 egg rolls, I was expecting big things from these overpriced veggie/pork logs but they very much disappointed, they had an odd flavor to them, some spice I did not recognize, shell wasn't bad, filling, meh. (5.0). Ambience (8.0) Service-(7.0) VALUE-(2.5) Would I recommend, uh, no. There are way too many better old school Chinese restaurants to consider. read more

Kowloon - Spare Rib on the bone Pork fried rice w/ extra bean sprouts ($2.17) Pork Chow Mein Egg Roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

Stopped here for a drink and app after hearing for years we had to go... We went here at about 2-3 pm on a Saturday. Sat at the bar with about 6 other people. Service was not great considering the lack of patrons. It took while to get the bartender's attention. Drinks were good, but a little expensive. When we got finally got the bartenders attention we ordered Saugus wings, crab rangoons, and boneless spare ribs. Everything came out quickly but the food was cold. I assume it was sitting in a vat under a heat lamp as it was obviously not freshly made. The ribs were extremely dry and chewy. The Rangoons were greasy and the dough chewy. Not fresh. The cold wings came swimming a a sticky dark broth. The thing is, the flavors were good. Had this food been hot and fresh I might have given a higher rating! And if the server paid even a little bit of attention or asked us if everything was ok, I might have given a higher rating! The price tag was high at about $90 before tip. Service and quality were greatly lacking on a quiet afternoon. No excuse for this. Probably won't return I can get lousy service and cold food at any Asian takeout. read more

Kowloon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

I live in Tennessee. But Mass is my home. This is what I crave. It is my one true desire when traveling back north to visit. Straight from Logan to Kowloon, every time. It has been rumored to me that it is coming, but this place better not close. Chen's in Derry is the only thing close in quality. No authentic Chinese food exists south of New England as far as I am concerned. All you whiners need to get a grip. You are so blessed with this place. The best!!! read more

Food was fine as it usually is, nothing special but you know what you're getting and it's consistent. Old style restaurant with its tropical themes. After dinner we went outside to music venue and sat at the bar for couple drinks. Aside from bartender being rude and unfriendly it was a hot humid night and could you ever smell the foul odor of the Win waste treatment center located nearby on Saugus River. Everyone at the bar was talking about foul odor and no one stayed very long. Guess you gotta check out wind direction before thinking about visiting this spot again read more

My first time here did not disappoint. Seated in the busy "ship" section our waiter did not miss a beat, he was attentive and brought all our food and drinks with impressive speed. My lo mein was really yummy, however the scallion pancakes and crab Rangoons stole the show. Overall, the restaurant is so fun and there are so many things to look at! read more

The food was so delicious and service was great. I would eat here again. Ambiance was very nice.

I miss this place so much. I grew up in New England and this was a staple in my college years and beyond. My boyfriend and I (now husband) loved going here for the atmosphere and the food which never disappointed. The classic American tiki bar vibe was always a win and everyone was always so friendly and personable. The food was classic New England authentic chinese food which you cannot get anywhere else in the world. I loved it and I miss since moving down south. read more

It hurts my heart to write this because I have such wonderful memories of coming here with my dad years ago. That's why we chose to visit on Father's Day, hoping to create some special family memories of our own. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the most uncomfortable dining experiences I've ever had. Our toddler has developmental delays and is not yet walking, so we brought a stroller. Had someone simply told us there wasn't a suitable place for it, we would have happily brought it back to the car. Instead, we felt judged and unwelcome from the moment we arrived. Running on very little sleep, I mistakenly asked for a booster seat when what I actually needed was a high chair. When I realized the seat wouldn't work, I tried to explain what we needed, but in that moment I completely blanked on the words "high chair." Rather than receiving help, I felt like I was being looked at as though I was causing a problem. We were moved from table to table four different times, and each move made us feel more and more like we didn't belong there simply because we had a young child with us. Eventually she said, "Do you mean a high chair?" and I immediately replied, "Yes, that's it." She left to get one and never returned. Looking back, it honestly felt as though they were hoping we would just leave. Throughout all of this, we remained polite, and our toddler wasn't crying or disrupting anyone. After driving more than an hour, I didn't want to ruin Father's Day, So I went to the front and politely asked whether we would be able to use a high chair. The response I received was frustration and a comment about how they had already asked what kind of seat we needed, completely overlooking the fact that I had been trying to ask for a high chair all along and simply couldn't think of the word. To be fair, our waiter was very kind, though we were never initially given menus. Unfortunately, the food itself was disappointing--the worst Chinese food I've personally had, despite being the most expensive. The gift shop was equally disappointing. It felt cluttered and neglected, with tables blocking displays and making it difficult to even see what was for sale. What saddens me most is that this place holds so many happy memories for me. I was excited to share it with my own family, especially on Father's Day. Instead, we left feeling unwelcome and disappointed. Based on our experience, I would not recommend visiting with young children, as we certainly felt like our family was viewed as an inconvenience from the moment we arrived not to mention the food is nothing like it was years ago. read more

I have never been to a bad concert until tonight. And it wasn't just the acts, it was the entire experience. Parking is horrible when going to a concert there. We had reserved seating, they stuck us in GA. The outdoor bathrooms were NASTY! The concert was made worse by three old white guys that wouldn't get off the stage and at one point were videoing themselves. Literally ON THE STAGE BEHIND THE ACTS. The sound wasn't that great, we had to listen to some over privileged rich dj for an hour before the acts came on. If I was the Kowloon, I would not have paid the acts bcuz they were horrible - Shannon and the Cover Girls. But really even without that disappointment, this place was terrible. I have ZERO intention of going again. So disorganized as well. read more

Went for the first time last night. We ordered the pu-pu for two, shrimp fried rice and crab Rangoon. Fun atmosphere but a bit noisy to even carry on a conversation. Food was good but not the best I've ever had. The fried shrimp and chicken fingers were good. Beef teriyaki was great. Shrimp fried rice was tasty but a bit greasy. Crab Rangoon was well filled and tasty. I would recommend going during the week when it's not so busy. read more

I took my mother to lunch here yesterday for her birthday. We had spoken several times about trying this restaurant, as it had been many years since our last visit. Needless to say, the prices were very high, the egg rolls tasted a bit sour , possibly fermented cabbage and the chicken fingers were very greasy. We both felt a bit sick today and will never return. The waitress was very unpleasant as well. Just a terrible experience. Don't plan to ever return. read more

Wow, back to the 50s and 60s style Chinese place, big tables, marred walls, water fountains in doors, cheesy lights, this place has it all, including amazing food. The portions are large so be prepared to share and eat and eat. Service is friendly and fast, you are finishing your soup and watching your dinner walk to you all at the same time, what a fantastic experience. read more

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Been going there since a kid. Food always good, Service always decent, and Ambiance always a kick. I feared they were gonna change it too much, or altogether. But all I can see is dogs allowed inside! Now how can I get a birthday dinner for 10 at a round table between 6/25 and 7/9 this year? read more

Monday lunch: PuPu Platter disappointing. spareribs dry and stringy, wontons I couldn't even bite through, egg roll with strange taste. I think the ribs and stale wontons were left over from another day. Wings and fingers were good, shrimp ok. For that price everything should be outstanding (or at least edible). read more