Stopped in for lunch. Greeted promptly and seated. We were first in for lunch. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Full menu great atmosphere. Clean and comfortable. The food was served quickly and piping hot. Delicious! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zee Vang
Dined there several times! I loved the eggplant with salted fish and Hong Kong style lobster. It was delicious! Staff were fabulous and sweet! Also, kids friendly too! Yes, we will be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jinghua Zhu
Good environment, delicious traditional Chinese food and all the people are so friendly~ Definitely will go there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A V
Got take out and unfortunately thought my fried rice and pad Thai were both dry and bland. Couldn't finish. Wouldn't go back.
Food: 1
Callie Chue
Food were phenomenal. Dimsum took awhile but overall, it was great
I've long wondered where to find authentic Chinese food in the Twin Cities northern suburbs. We have a lot of Chinese buffet and takeout, but I don't think those places really claim to be authentic Chinese.House of Kirin's food is very close to the Chinatown food I've had in various places around the world. When we went, we bought from the dimsum menu and from the Asian Menu. (I didn't know there was a separate American Menu, too.)First, the dimsum. It's spendy but it is pretty good. The shrimp dumpling had a sweet and fresh taste, The Soup Dumpling was good, though I preferred it without the accompanying soy/ vinegar :). I loved the Cheung Fun rolls the best. The texture of the rice noodle roll was soft and silky, and the bbq pork (Charsiu) in it was so flavorful. Yum yum yum! My Mom was disappointed at how small the duck was for the price-- it was probably one duck breast.Off the menu, I LOVED the Yangzhou Fried Rice! I haven't had fried rice like this since I ate at the Los Angeles Chinatown. It was perfectly seasoned and had a great chicken to veggie to rice ratio. The steamed bokchoy was also phenomenal. For such a simple dish, it packed a good, clean flavor. The beef hotpot was okay.It can get quite pricey at the end of the day. However, because it was Family-style, you do get quite a bit of food. We definitely brought home a lot.
Food: 4
Angela King-Jones
I tried the beef fat noodle dish. The crunchy noodles are so good, and then they soak up the savory sauce. I will be craving this dish for some time. Service was excellent, place was clean. The only reason I gave it a 4 star rating was its spendy. $18 for lunch.Parking: If it’s busy, you can park in the next lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chow Fun
Michael LaBine
Tried a few different dishes and they were all amazing. Fast, friendly service. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Yang
I don't have the pictures on my phone, but here is my review:It's our first time eating dimsum, so we didn't know how much it would cost (no pricing on the dimsum menu). We knew it would be in very small portions, but we didn't expect them to be expensive. We ordered 2 main entrees: roasted pork belly and beef chow fun. Then, I ordered 4 dimsum dishes: beans w garlic, chicken feet, short ribs, and beef stew. Total was a bit over $100, and that includes gratuity, which we didn't know. Ended up paying over $100 for the small meal. I'm not sure if other dum sum places are this expensive. I felt it was quite expensive for 2 full entrees with mini side dishes. Maybe just do take-out on the roasted pork belly and beef chow fun (super super good) next time...Another thing I wanted to point out was the pork dumplings on the dimsum menu. Again, it's our first time trying out dimsum. What made it confusing on the menu is that there is an option for pork dumplings vs. pork&shrimp dumplings. We ordered the regular pork dumplings only. When it arrived, we noticed a pink color meat sticking out. We asked them what it was, and they confirmed it was shrimp. They said pork dumplings always have shrimp in it. It would have been nice to know beforehand or have it written in the menu. Also, I'm not sure why they would show 2 different pictures if both type has seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Beef Chow Fun
K
Had the dimsum and it was pretty good! We didn't notice, but there was an item already marked on our menu that we wouldn't have ordered. Oh well, we ate it and it was good. Since there was an extra item, we were too full and needed a to-go box. The Styrofoam box was hella cracked, but it was fine.
This is hands down the best food I’ve ever had. We had 4 dishes that were served family style. They were all absolutely spectacular! I can’t wait to take a group of friends back to the round table with the lazy Susan in the middle. Also, the shrimp balls were out of this world. People! Go here! You won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucky Daoheuang
Im so glad you guys were open and SERVING DIM SUM! All fire. The Baked BBQ Pork bun could’ve been way more burnt; I still would have loved it. Har gow were huge and delicious. Those fried shrimp balls were amazing and also huge. Usually i could eat 12 of them; i got full after like 3-4But back to the buns. So much flavor; i was shocked cause they weren’t your traditional dough style. Ratio was actually even 2-1 proportion.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linh N.
Stopped in for dinner - we didn't make reservations as it was last minute and they were able to accommodate us as a fairly large group. We've been here a couple of times now and are already planning our next visit. Sometimes you just aren't in the mood to drive to Minneapolis or Saint Paul to other spots that are good as well :) They had their promo going which was spend $100 - receive a crab or lobster. Ambiance is nice and space is clean . If you've been here prior when kr was Lemon Grass, it is almost identical to how it was previously with the exception of a tank for fresh seafood and some larger round tables against the wall in the far back area. Okay so let's get to the food and service. Food was great and service was even better! To name a few of our dishes: - Fried sole and we requested to have the meat sauce on the side (best for leftovers!) - Garlic green beans - so simple and always hits the spot - Clams in black bean sauce - Beef Chow Fun - Lobster in black bean sauce - Honey Walnut Shrimp We ordered a variety of dishes and really enjoyed it all. Food came out in a fairly quick as well which is a plus as they had a few small tables and a couple of large tables to tend to at the time. The servers are all so attentive and kind. Even with the amount of tables they had, we did not once feel like they were not attentive. You're a gem, House of Kirin.
Ted R.
Twenty years ago "Asian" meant Chinese, in terms of restaurants. The good news is that the Twin Cities have diversified and now include Hmong, Thai, Japanese, Malaysian, Korean, etc. The bad news is that it's hard to find a GOOD Chinese restaurant. My favorite Chinese restaurants (not including Dim Sum) have been Shuang Cheng in Dinkytown and Rainbow on Eat Street. However, finding a QUALITY restaurant in the suburbs has been a challenge. However, I just learned of House of Kirin, located near Highway 280 & 85th Ave in Brooklyn Park. One of my favorite dishes at Shuang Cheng is lobster with black bean sauce. However, the price of lobster there has risen to the point where I can't justify the price. Live lobster not available on many menus. House of Kiren has its own lobster and crab tanks (see photos) with a very large inventory of both. The night that I was there, the price of lobster was $38 per lobster ($70 for two) and $35 per crab ($65 for two). In addition, they had a special that if you spent over $100, you received a free lobster or crab. Although my check was under that, it would be pretty easy with a group of four or more to qualify for the free lobster (or crab). The first thing you notice at House of Kirin is that the ambiance is really nice. Let's face it; Chinese restaurants are often decor-challenged. Although this isn't nearly as important as the quality of food, it certainly sets the atmosphere and makes dining more pleasant. They get bonus points for a very tasteful decor. As others have noted, they have two menus. Unlike others, we were presented with both menus: traditional Chinese-American and more authentic Chinese dishes. I would recommend combining the two menus into one menu, with two sections. I think then it would feel less like a "White American" vs. "People of Asian descent." The second menu change I would make, is to put a description of the dishes. They have some photos, which help a lot, but only a few dishes have photos. For example, what is "Kiren House Special Stir Fry," "Hometown Style Stir Fry," "Overlord Ginger & Onion Chicken"? What is "Macau Style Roast Pork," or "Hong Kong Style Clam"? None of these have ANY description. In fact, NOTHING on either menu has a description, other than a category and the name of the dish. Some are generic, "Beef Steak with Asparagus" or mysterious like "Zhenjang Style Pork Chop." How are these prepared? What main ingredients do they use? What are the different styles? The American Chinese menu is the same way -- name of dish only, but at least I think most people know what Kung Pao Chicken is. Why we didn't ask for an explanation? Firstly, our waitress didn't really understand English very well, even when I asked how big were the lobsters (1.5 lbs), so I knew she wouldn't be able to explain the details I wanted. Secondly, and more importantly, there were many dishes that seemed interesting, but way too many to have to ask about each one. I actually took a take-out menu home and Googled many of the dishes, but I was still confused, or I failed to find the name on Google. I think there are many people like me who would be more adventurous, if they had an inkling as to what these dishes are. I don't want to be in General Tzo's Chicken or Orange Chicken hell when there is a whole world out there! OK, let's talk food. We started with the pork-filled dumplings. There were six to an order for $8.95. The dipping sauce was excellent and full of ginger and soy flavoring. The dumplings were well-filled, but I thought they were a bit doughy. It's kind of a quibble, but I would try something different next time. I had the lobster and it was excellent! Worthy even of Shuang Cheng, but at a better price (and easier to eat because the shell was thoroughly cracked open. There are several ways to order it (same price): Hong Kong style, Salt and Pepper, Ginger and Onion, Back Bean sauce, or Steamed. The Google
Tarsha H.
I should have known the place was so good when walking to pick up my order and there were no customers, the prices are ridiculously high. The food is not top quality food for the prices. Please don't waste your time or money going to this place..
Stopped in for lunch. Greeted promptly and seated. We were first in for lunch. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Full menu great atmosphere. Clean and comfortable. The food was served quickly and piping hot. Delicious! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dined there several times! I loved the eggplant with salted fish and Hong Kong style lobster. It was delicious! Staff were fabulous and sweet! Also, kids friendly too! Yes, we will be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good environment, delicious traditional Chinese food and all the people are so friendly~ Definitely will go there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got take out and unfortunately thought my fried rice and pad Thai were both dry and bland. Couldn't finish. Wouldn't go back.
Food: 1
Food were phenomenal. Dimsum took awhile but overall, it was great
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Wings 8, Cantonese Roast Duck Half, Beef Chow Fun, Dim Sum, Pork Dumpling
I've long wondered where to find authentic Chinese food in the Twin Cities northern suburbs. We have a lot of Chinese buffet and takeout, but I don't think those places really claim to be authentic Chinese.House of Kirin's food is very close to the Chinatown food I've had in various places around the world. When we went, we bought from the dimsum menu and from the Asian Menu. (I didn't know there was a separate American Menu, too.)First, the dimsum. It's spendy but it is pretty good. The shrimp dumpling had a sweet and fresh taste, The Soup Dumpling was good, though I preferred it without the accompanying soy/ vinegar :). I loved the Cheung Fun rolls the best. The texture of the rice noodle roll was soft and silky, and the bbq pork (Charsiu) in it was so flavorful. Yum yum yum! My Mom was disappointed at how small the duck was for the price-- it was probably one duck breast.Off the menu, I LOVED the Yangzhou Fried Rice! I haven't had fried rice like this since I ate at the Los Angeles Chinatown. It was perfectly seasoned and had a great chicken to veggie to rice ratio. The steamed bokchoy was also phenomenal. For such a simple dish, it packed a good, clean flavor. The beef hotpot was okay.It can get quite pricey at the end of the day. However, because it was Family-style, you do get quite a bit of food. We definitely brought home a lot.
Food: 4
I tried the beef fat noodle dish. The crunchy noodles are so good, and then they soak up the savory sauce. I will be craving this dish for some time. Service was excellent, place was clean. The only reason I gave it a 4 star rating was its spendy. $18 for lunch.Parking: If it’s busy, you can park in the next lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chow Fun
Tried a few different dishes and they were all amazing. Fast, friendly service. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't have the pictures on my phone, but here is my review:It's our first time eating dimsum, so we didn't know how much it would cost (no pricing on the dimsum menu). We knew it would be in very small portions, but we didn't expect them to be expensive. We ordered 2 main entrees: roasted pork belly and beef chow fun. Then, I ordered 4 dimsum dishes: beans w garlic, chicken feet, short ribs, and beef stew. Total was a bit over $100, and that includes gratuity, which we didn't know. Ended up paying over $100 for the small meal. I'm not sure if other dum sum places are this expensive. I felt it was quite expensive for 2 full entrees with mini side dishes. Maybe just do take-out on the roasted pork belly and beef chow fun (super super good) next time...Another thing I wanted to point out was the pork dumplings on the dimsum menu. Again, it's our first time trying out dimsum. What made it confusing on the menu is that there is an option for pork dumplings vs. pork&shrimp dumplings. We ordered the regular pork dumplings only. When it arrived, we noticed a pink color meat sticking out. We asked them what it was, and they confirmed it was shrimp. They said pork dumplings always have shrimp in it. It would have been nice to know beforehand or have it written in the menu. Also, I'm not sure why they would show 2 different pictures if both type has seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Beef Chow Fun
Had the dimsum and it was pretty good! We didn't notice, but there was an item already marked on our menu that we wouldn't have ordered. Oh well, we ate it and it was good. Since there was an extra item, we were too full and needed a to-go box. The Styrofoam box was hella cracked, but it was fine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum
Restaurantji Recommends
This is hands down the best food I’ve ever had. We had 4 dishes that were served family style. They were all absolutely spectacular! I can’t wait to take a group of friends back to the round table with the lazy Susan in the middle. Also, the shrimp balls were out of this world. People! Go here! You won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Im so glad you guys were open and SERVING DIM SUM! All fire. The Baked BBQ Pork bun could’ve been way more burnt; I still would have loved it. Har gow were huge and delicious. Those fried shrimp balls were amazing and also huge. Usually i could eat 12 of them; i got full after like 3-4But back to the buns. So much flavor; i was shocked cause they weren’t your traditional dough style. Ratio was actually even 2-1 proportion.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for dinner - we didn't make reservations as it was last minute and they were able to accommodate us as a fairly large group. We've been here a couple of times now and are already planning our next visit. Sometimes you just aren't in the mood to drive to Minneapolis or Saint Paul to other spots that are good as well :) They had their promo going which was spend $100 - receive a crab or lobster. Ambiance is nice and space is clean . If you've been here prior when kr was Lemon Grass, it is almost identical to how it was previously with the exception of a tank for fresh seafood and some larger round tables against the wall in the far back area. Okay so let's get to the food and service. Food was great and service was even better! To name a few of our dishes: - Fried sole and we requested to have the meat sauce on the side (best for leftovers!) - Garlic green beans - so simple and always hits the spot - Clams in black bean sauce - Beef Chow Fun - Lobster in black bean sauce - Honey Walnut Shrimp We ordered a variety of dishes and really enjoyed it all. Food came out in a fairly quick as well which is a plus as they had a few small tables and a couple of large tables to tend to at the time. The servers are all so attentive and kind. Even with the amount of tables they had, we did not once feel like they were not attentive. You're a gem, House of Kirin.
Twenty years ago "Asian" meant Chinese, in terms of restaurants. The good news is that the Twin Cities have diversified and now include Hmong, Thai, Japanese, Malaysian, Korean, etc. The bad news is that it's hard to find a GOOD Chinese restaurant. My favorite Chinese restaurants (not including Dim Sum) have been Shuang Cheng in Dinkytown and Rainbow on Eat Street. However, finding a QUALITY restaurant in the suburbs has been a challenge. However, I just learned of House of Kirin, located near Highway 280 & 85th Ave in Brooklyn Park. One of my favorite dishes at Shuang Cheng is lobster with black bean sauce. However, the price of lobster there has risen to the point where I can't justify the price. Live lobster not available on many menus. House of Kiren has its own lobster and crab tanks (see photos) with a very large inventory of both. The night that I was there, the price of lobster was $38 per lobster ($70 for two) and $35 per crab ($65 for two). In addition, they had a special that if you spent over $100, you received a free lobster or crab. Although my check was under that, it would be pretty easy with a group of four or more to qualify for the free lobster (or crab). The first thing you notice at House of Kirin is that the ambiance is really nice. Let's face it; Chinese restaurants are often decor-challenged. Although this isn't nearly as important as the quality of food, it certainly sets the atmosphere and makes dining more pleasant. They get bonus points for a very tasteful decor. As others have noted, they have two menus. Unlike others, we were presented with both menus: traditional Chinese-American and more authentic Chinese dishes. I would recommend combining the two menus into one menu, with two sections. I think then it would feel less like a "White American" vs. "People of Asian descent." The second menu change I would make, is to put a description of the dishes. They have some photos, which help a lot, but only a few dishes have photos. For example, what is "Kiren House Special Stir Fry," "Hometown Style Stir Fry," "Overlord Ginger & Onion Chicken"? What is "Macau Style Roast Pork," or "Hong Kong Style Clam"? None of these have ANY description. In fact, NOTHING on either menu has a description, other than a category and the name of the dish. Some are generic, "Beef Steak with Asparagus" or mysterious like "Zhenjang Style Pork Chop." How are these prepared? What main ingredients do they use? What are the different styles? The American Chinese menu is the same way -- name of dish only, but at least I think most people know what Kung Pao Chicken is. Why we didn't ask for an explanation? Firstly, our waitress didn't really understand English very well, even when I asked how big were the lobsters (1.5 lbs), so I knew she wouldn't be able to explain the details I wanted. Secondly, and more importantly, there were many dishes that seemed interesting, but way too many to have to ask about each one. I actually took a take-out menu home and Googled many of the dishes, but I was still confused, or I failed to find the name on Google. I think there are many people like me who would be more adventurous, if they had an inkling as to what these dishes are. I don't want to be in General Tzo's Chicken or Orange Chicken hell when there is a whole world out there! OK, let's talk food. We started with the pork-filled dumplings. There were six to an order for $8.95. The dipping sauce was excellent and full of ginger and soy flavoring. The dumplings were well-filled, but I thought they were a bit doughy. It's kind of a quibble, but I would try something different next time. I had the lobster and it was excellent! Worthy even of Shuang Cheng, but at a better price (and easier to eat because the shell was thoroughly cracked open. There are several ways to order it (same price): Hong Kong style, Salt and Pepper, Ginger and Onion, Back Bean sauce, or Steamed. The Google
I should have known the place was so good when walking to pick up my order and there were no customers, the prices are ridiculously high. The food is not top quality food for the prices. Please don't waste your time or money going to this place..