This was our first hot pot/Korean BBQ restaurant experience. It was wonderful. Our server was super helpful, especially with it being our first visit. She suggested selections, taught us how to cook the items, and made sure to show us where the buffet items (sushi rolls, sauces, and desserts) were. The broth options were delicious - I had the tom yum, my daughter had the miso, my son had a mix of the pork and szechuan broths - each one was a rich base. We think the space was formerly an Olive Garden, which felt familiar (!). We left with super full bellies. I highly recommend this restaurant!
Vegan Restaurant
Kirin Asian BBQ and Hot Pot
· $$$$ · springfield · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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This was our first hot pot/Korean BBQ restaurant experience. It was wonderful. Our server was super helpful, especially with it being our first visit. She suggested selections, taught us how to cook the items, and made sure to show us where the buffet items (sushi rolls, sauces, and desserts) were. The broth options were delicious - I had the tom yum, my daughter had the miso, my son had a mix of the pork and szechuan broths - each one was a rich base. We think the space was formerly an Olive Garden, which felt familiar (!). We left with super full bellies. I highly recommend this restaurant!
Great food. Just an fyi, it was our first time here and were surprised that they already have tip included as a 18% service fee. Other than that, not bad. It would be nice to have more options for sides other than just kimchi and lettuce. Maybe pickled radish? Also, I was a bit surprised that no one made sure we knew how to work the bbq on our own. Thankfully it wasn’t my first time eating KBBQ but I think it should be standard practice for staff to assist guests. But overall, not bad. Quality of meat was great but service can be improved.
Great food. Just an fyi, it was our first time here and were surprised that they already have tip included as a 18% service fee. Other than that, not bad. It would be nice to have more options for sides other than just kimchi and lettuce. Maybe pickled radish? Also, I was a bit surprised that no one made sure we knew how to work the bbq on our own. Thankfully it wasn’t my first time eating KBBQ but I think it should be standard practice for staff to assist guests. But overall, not bad. Quality of meat was great but service can be improved.
Excellent hot pot and Korean bbq. It was delicious! Excellent soup selections. I had the szechuan soup base and then ordered lobster balls, crab sticks, shrimp, watercress, bok choy and rice noodles. So good!! The bbq is also great. We had bulgogi beef, Korean short ribs, garlic shrimp, and bmpork belly. All of it was great. Loved all the spices and sauces to mix together. So good!!