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    Kevin's Korean Kitchen

    4.5 (79 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Egg rolls
    Marybell R.

    Went for dinner and WOW -- everything was delicious. I've honestly never had chicken that was that crunchy while still being so juicy and tender. Like perfectly cooked. We ordered half a chicken with the soy garlic flavor, and it was seriously addicting. We also got an order of wings (can't remember the exact sauce), and they were just as crispy and flavorful. We also ordered the mussels and they were AMAZING -- easily some of the best mussels I've ever had. Super flavorful and cooked perfectly. The seafood pancake was also really good, definitely worth ordering. The egg rolls were good too (nothing crazy, but still tasty). On top of the food, the service was great. Our waitress was super friendly and explained everything so well, which made the experience even better. It's a small little place, but totally worth it. I definitely want to go back and try more because they have so much on the menu besides just chicken. Highly recommend!

    Garlic soy chicken
    Jill C.

    Tasty spot hidden in Sparks - service was very friendly and fast. Spice was....not really there on the chicken. I expected a hotter spice level and was disappointed on that front. Additionally the chicken pieces were small - more breading than meat on the chicken. The beef bulgogi was spicy and plated like fajitas. Kimchi was flavorful.

    Alexis E.

    Seriously impressed with their seafood pancake. Such a perfect balance of sweet and savory that I didn't know could exist in a seafood pancake. Easily my favorite thing we had. We got the soy garlic whole fried chicken and it was also good! I personally think that it was cooked for a little too long than I would've wanted, but it was nice and tender in the inside still. I would've also liked the fried chicken to be more coated with soy garlic sauce and I think that could've really been what makes it better for me; I just love chicken tossed in sauce and I don't mind getting my hands dirty. The seafood fried rice was good as well. I definitely wish there were more options for banchan other than kimchi though. Service was very friendly and they were checking up on us. I would like to come back to try some of their other items. Thank you~~~

    Scott M.

    Was greated kindly upon entry. Our first try here. I ordered a 5 piece chicken wing . Kevin knows how to make chicken wings! Perfect crunch but for spicy, I feel they could have been spicier. Also ordered the spicy ramen. Ramen had a pretty good kick to it bit again, could of been spicier. To each his own. The ramen came with a small coleslaw and it was crunchy and delicious. My wife got the kimchi rice and says it was good. Im not much into kimchi so I didn't try. Nice, small space and very clean. Kind of loud when everyone is talking at once. I will definitely be back to try the bulgagi.

    Spicy Jjam pong soup with rice
    Brandon W.

    Kevin's Korean Kitchen. I like it. I don't really care to refer to places as "holes in the wall", but you could really miss this place if you're not looking. This spot is fairly small, hidden in an old shopping center but one could consider this a gem when looking for some good Korean food. My wife and our youngest kid met up here one night for dinner. Our waitress was courteous and attentive to our needs, a great conversationalist with thoughtful recommendations from their menu. We had some of their house fried chicken which was good, fairly crispy, almost too...well done which sacrificed some of the juiciness. As always sauce on the side with one order, however the second order which was soy based, came with the sauce on it and it made no difference in terms of crispness. The outside of the chicken was a little dry again it took away entirely some from the juiciness of the chicken through the crust. Our daughter had the Beef bulgogi, I had the Jjam pong with rice, a fairly spicy seafood soup dish and Fritzie had Ramen. The beef bulgogi from what I heard was delicious, the Jjam pong with rice was pretty spicy the seafood, delicious and varied with shrimp and scallops and Fritzie enjoyed her savory, spicy ramen. Final verdict, 4/5. With a relatively busy and bustling ambiance, a physical room temperature that could get pretty warm or steamy with not the best air condition or ventilation especially when a spicy hot savory dish is served fresh from the kitchen (pretty cool to see, but the waitress had to open the door to keep from us coughing up a lung), to the flavorful bowls and crispy chicken. A place with plenty potential. I'm hoping to check them out again when things aren't so busy to hopefully get the best of their chicken and try their lunch special.

    Gena M.

    The service is really good, cute little spot inside the shopping center on Pyramid. The food was really good. I got the kimchi fried rice and it had a little spice and lits of flavor. The chicken wings were nice and crispy and flavorful as well. I will be back, hopefully to pop in for lunch and try something new.

    The haul
    Kathe B.

    A recent weeknight "don't feel like cooking" brought me to Kevin's Korean Kitchen, and saved me sweating over making 4 separate dishes! The dining room was clean and several tables were dining in. The dining area is clean and welcoming. I was told you can phone in ahead for take-out which is great! The menu is...interesting, a little of everything. Fusion? Korean, Chinese, even some Japanese dishes? Kevin's makes it! Potstickers & unagi-don? Eggrolls? Onion rings?!?! Yep, those too. So, if you're on the fence about Korean food, you can probably still find something you like here. Moving on. We ordered 1/2 chicken with Soy Garlic, seafood pancake, kimchi fried rice & SPICY gizzards. The chicken was good, but could have been a *little bit* saucier? Ours seemed a little dry. Seafood pancake was great, as was the kimchi fried rice. The gizzards were SPICY, and I love hot food. Like 'have some Tums ready' spicy. 'You'll pay for these tomorrow' spicy. They're stir fried with onion, whole garlic cloves and about 400 jalapenos - not breaded and fried - if that matters. My husband devoured them and may or may not have had internal bleeding. Dishes came with a little cabbage salad, pickled radish & miso soup, too. Cool, but again, just a little confusing? It took some time to get my order, about 20 min. OK, because fresh food takes time, especially fried chicken on the bone & that makes the call in option make more sense but since this was my first order, I'm glad to got to come in and see the space. Owner was great, staff was friendly & I think if we had the chance, we'd consider dining in next time. Prices seem a little high but the portions were decent.

    Garlic soy half chicken
    Bianca V.

    I want to start off by saying I hope Kevin's kitchen succeeds and it becomes a long term Reno sparks staple. This place came highly recommended, but it wasn't for me. The service was extremely kind and they checked on us frequently. I love supporting local businesses and share my experiences. Service was 10/10 and I love the casual vibe to the restaurant. I wish we had more banchan included. The chicken did come with a coleslaw and radish. My Jjiampongg came with kimchi. The kimchi did not taste right, it was extra fizzy. I grew up eating homemade kimchi so it tasted like it was a bit over fermented. The broth was flavorful and full of seafood. It was my favorite dish The bibimbap needed more protein and I think I'd love gochujang came with it or some sauce. The bibimbap was more like a salad than what we are used to. I'd love if they offered the stone pot as well. It felt like a fun fusion dish, unless we received something different. The garlic soy chicken had a great fry and crisp to it, but I wish it was coated in more sauce. The garlic soy sauce was good but def need way more of it. I know KFC is known for its crispiness with sauce.

    Julie S.

    Good was good, and you can tell that the owner is very involved and cares. It was nice to see him on-site and engaged in the kitchen, even serving. This is a welcome change of pace for smaller family-owned spots. They do have a few dishes that are exceptional and not found far and wide, like chicken gizzards. Ambiance was mellow, but very surface level with a few posters but not much else to make the spot feel homey. The prices were ok for a chicken or 1/2, but a few of the dishes are almost $30 ea, so it might be best to go in planning to share or do family style. The chicken wings are HUGE. I loved that the dish includes some banchan like daikon and kimchi. Fun surprise! Portions were OK size. I look forward to trying the fish katsu next time.

    Garlic soy half chicken
    Eddy M.

    Honest take out review: High expectations for an interesting experience. 2.5/5 Was extremely excited visiting Kevin's Korean Kitchen to get some food as both times I tried before, it was sold out! So the food had to be good right!? It was very clean tasting, it was very healthy tasting, however, I'll leave notes below on the items that made this an experience of which left to be desired. -Miso soup: 5/5 Miso soup was a good portion to start you off, good flavor for a miso soup, good textures or the items; and a good recipe so definitely try the miso! -Kimchi fried rice: 2/5 Kimchi fried rice is one of my favorite Korean dishes! This rice tastes very healthy as there wasn't much sodium or MSG in the dish. You'd get hits of flavor as you'd get a piece of kimchi in the dish but flavor left to go be desired as you're trying to enjoy the dish. -Bulgogi beef: 1.5/5 I love me a bulgogi beef! This however didn't taste like a bulgogi beef. The broth in the bottom of the dish seemed to have the flavor, but without the broth. It was a very bland and almost to be said steamed consistency for the cook of the beef. There were flavors to be had with the dish but it seemed to be very bland missing salt through the ingredients and flavor. It tasted very fresh! However, lacked flavor. If you're looking for a fresh dish alternative you might like this! -Garlic Soy Half Chicken: 2.5/5 Flavoring was amazing as you ate the chicken! Good crunch, good flavor from the sauce, however there was some of the chicken that had red in the middle... after that, I stopped eating as I didn't want to get sick in case it was uncooked. There was what looked like the spine of the chicken as this was a half chicken order, so maybe this is common, but the red in the chicken was what ended the meal in what I'd call... unfortunate. There was a side salad of which looked like Cole slaw cabbage mix in with a sauce to add yourself, and the radish was definitely pickled for sure.... Overall, I was hoping for a brighter and more flavorful experience and wanted to leave this comment as a means to help the restaurant make corrections and grow. Wishing everyone and this business a bright future and hopeful for a better experience!

    Garlic soy bone in
    Marissa V.

    Kevin's Korean chicken is new place that everyone needs to try everything I tried has been amazing I love the complimentary miso soup . Especially the cold days hits right on the spot. Parking lot is huge you won't have a hard time parking . They offer a variety of different dishes. And the some dishes come with rice or pickled radish and salad. Must try it all. I can't wait to try there lunch specials. The service is amazing they lady who attended us kept checking in and also had some fun conversations about the place. Do want to make aware that the plates come out extremely hot so the will be sone steam and smoke coming off the plate at times . But its totally normal. Give them a try If you enjoy some awesome Korean food.

    Beef bulgogi bibimbap
    Alexander G.

    Firstly the food was absolutely amazing. I had the spicy pork bulgogi and it genuinely tasted fresh and the spices were perfect and unique. The service was great although it was only 2 people running it, a cook and the owner. The interior was clean and really is cozy although the space is small. Overall I absolutely love this local small business and is absolutely worth tr

    Kim chi soup

    The best Korean food in town you won't be disappointed. Now added to the menu Kim chi Jigga. Omg it's so awesome. If you want good food and trust me I eat here once to twice a week. The Kim chi soup is fire.

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    Excellent menu. Great service. I recommend this restaurant. I was looking for good food and I found it with Kevin's Korean Kitchen.

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    Thanks Diane. looking forward to seeing you again soon

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    This place is sooo good! Truly! 10/10 recommend! The portions were huge! Had enough for left overs. Left extremely satisfied & full!

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    SIU Korean BBQ

    SIU Korean BBQ

    3.8
    (552 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    We hadn't been here for several years, but since we were in the area, we decided to give them…read moreanother try. One thing we noticed right away was that the bonchon was already set on the tables before guests arrived. It wasn't a large spread--just a small tin of cheese corn and a divided tray with kimchi, bean sprouts, and fish cake--not sure how long they were left out and did look and taste dry. The servers seemed to work well together. Different team members checked on us, cleared dishes, served food, and helped other's tables. Once it got busier, they also used robot servers to help deliver food. We started with the salad with house dressing and the popcorn chicken. Both were good, and the chicken was nice and moist. For the BBQ, we ordered the Chardol, Ju Mul Luck, Hawaiian Steak, Tri-Tip Bulgogi, and Galbi (short ribs). Having eaten at quite a few Korean BBQ restaurants in Las Vegas, we noticed the portions here were a bit smaller. They also limit each round to three appetizers and four meat selections. Overall, the service was good, and we especially appreciated Eurie for being friendly and attentive. The only thing that concerned us was when another server changed our grill. Instead of lightly drizzling oil onto the grill, she forcefully squeezed the bottle, causing the oil to shoot out onto grill. It seemed like an unnecessary safety risk for both guests and employees. Our favorites were definitely the Tri-Tip Bulgogi and the Galbi. Both were flavorful and tender. The Chardol was good, but the slices were very thin and the portion felt a little small. The restaurant filled up quickly between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., so it's clearly a popular spot. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and would come back for the Tri-Tip Bulgogi, Galbi, and the teamwork displayed by the staff.

    One of the biggest reasons I keep coming back is that it's one of the few Korean BBQ spots that…read morewelcomes solo diners without requiring a party of two. As someone who occasionally likes to eat alone, I really appreciate that. I've visited several times over the years, including recently under the newer ownership. Unfortunately, some of my old favorites aren't quite the same. I used to love their deep-fried oysters, which are no longer on the menu and have been replaced with deep-fried mussels. The kimchi stew recipe also seems to have changed and wasn't as memorable as before. That said, they still serve my favorite gopchang (beef small intestine). When cooked properly, it gets wonderfully crispy and reminds me of Mexican tripas tacos--definitely worth ordering. I'd personally skip the bibimbap appetizer. The rice was hard, the ground beef was cold, and it felt like it relied too heavily on the gochujang sauce for flavor. Even with those changes, I'll continue supporting this business. Service was also attentive.

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    Pork galbi, chardol, spicy chicken bulgogi, and small beef intestine
    Pork galbi, chardol, spicy chicken bulgogi, and small beef intestine
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    Can't eat alone!
    Shanghai Bistro

    Shanghai Bistro

    4.0
    (193 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    High expectations because of my son's recommendation, so I was only a little disappointed. The food…read morewas mostly good, and some REALLY good, but overall I was a little disappointed. We started with an appetizer that was a bit dry and tasteless, then moved on to the main courses. I had the shrimp with the fried noodles. It was fresh and enjoyable, but the broth literally wasn't seasoned. Salt please! My son's duck was also good but definitely overcooked and dry. The best by far was his friends Szechuan Beef, which would probably have me come back just for that. The restaurant is in a cute little strip mall and the interior was quite cozy and attractive. The service was also a letdown, as there was no friendliness, no smiles, just clinical service. Overall I would say there are many other restaurants I would choose over this, but we had to give it a try. Cheers, JimG

    Coming in Sichuan hot with this one! Visit one was so good, I had to come back and this time with…read morefriends who know even more than I do about the cuisine! In case you're not aware, though the name of this restaurant references a specific city in northern China and the menu has dishes from across the country, their specialty is the spicy and numbing cuisine of the Sichuan region. If you've never had this before, when you see dishes listed as spicy, they may be very different from what you're thinking. It's certainly can be a polarizing experience, with many loving this flavor and many not into it at all, but the broad menu makes this a great call for everyone. Now I love dining with others who are familiar because it lets you explore the menu through their eyes and enjoy selections made by others with taste diverse from yours. My friend picked several dishes I would've never noticed or ordered blindly this time, and I'm so happy about that. We enjoyed the cold Woodear or black fungus in chili oil, classic snow pea tips with garlic, as well as the quintessential Sichuan cumin lamb, but the other three dishes we had were 100% new to me. Those included Sichuan snails (unshelled in an oily spicy stir fry), scallops with garlic and vermicelli, and crispy spicy intestines. The snails were a win. These are small and somewhat chewy morsels that get wok fried with fried chili, chili oil, peppers and onions. The texture is similar to sautéed calamari, but a bit firmer, and the sauce coats everything with that signature numbing heat. The scallops were the big miss. This dish typically comes in the half shell with fresh scallops, but here they're using a lower quality scallop (likely frozen) and a lot of pre-minced garlic (like you'd find in a jar). It looks impressive but the scallops had absolutely not flavor and the texture was rubbery too. Skip this one for sure. The intestines were the surprise. I've had fried intestines and they crunch like a chip and have no distinct flavor that lets you know what you're eating. These were sliced on the bias and wok tossed until super crispy on the outside with a delicately chewy interior. The sauce really amplified the flavor and this all made for a great bite within the whole meal. All in all, this is a home run. If you haven't been, I urge you to check it out, as it's one of the best authentic Chinese restaurants around.

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    Restaurant interior
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    Napa Cabbage Pork Rice Cake
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    Salt & Pepper Pork Ribs - partial order because "someone" starting eating
    Island Grill

    Island Grill

    3.3
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    1.2 mi

    We haven't been here in awhile. Unfortunately, they are often closed during hours I stop by…read more However .... Absolutely love their Won ton soup one of the best I've eaten ! We miss some of the items on menu like the loco moco. Chicken Katsu ok needed more sauce. If in the area I recommend; service and food was good Thursday evening ! It was quiet; slow but steady. I wish they had better hours, split hours if unable to stay open longer hours (due to low traffic) and would open more days. Obviously late nights for weekends - Thursdays to Saturdays. Sundays to Wednesdays 8/9am to 1pm; reopen 5-9pm Thursday to Saturdays 7/8am to 1pm; reopen 5-1am ??(whatever time 30mins after club closes) Or for overflow morning busy hours when Rosie's has a line.

    Stopped at the Island Grill before going to a concert at the Nugget. The kiosks were not…read morefunctional- one broken and the other not able to print receipts. The cashier left the register to bring food out and bus tables, it took over an hour for us to get our food so we missed part of the concert. When someone finally paid attention to us - they asked if we wanted to come back after the concert!? The place was disorganized, not the cleanest and the staff were rude and unprofessional. Worst place I've tried to eat at in a long while. Never again!! If zero stars were possible that's what I'd give. I'm

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    Multiple takeout orders left and behind lines of food undelivered
    Big dog, golden fries, and your pick of toppings. A meal made for cravings.
    Big dog, golden fries, and your pick of toppings. A meal made for cravings.
    Saucy chicken wings served with fresh celery and carrots--classic, bold, and ready to devour.

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    Saucy chicken wings served with fresh celery and carrots--classic, bold, and ready to devour.
    Chin Chin

    Chin Chin

    4.3
    (477 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Intimate, quiet and affordable. We went for lunch and were…read morewelcomed with a plate of fried wonton strips for the table. The wife got the Chin Chin Chicken and I got the Mongolian Beef lunch specials which came with egg rolls and rice. The flavor pallet is rich and complex. Lots of smoke. The Mongolian Beef starts out sweet and blossoms with a smoky warmth. The wife enjoyed the chicken. We would return and would bring friends. A solid 4.8

    This was the second time I tried this restaurant since moving here from the Bay Area. Which of…read morecourse automatically makes me a Chinese food snob! It's been about 4 years since the last time, I tried the food here and since I was hosting about 10 people at my home, I wanted to serve something simple and cost effective. My goto for this is Chinese food. I ordered chicken chow mein and stir fried mixed vegetables. It came in two trays and enough from probably closer to 15 people. So portions were good but the total bill was between $120-$130 about what I've come to expect here in Reno. Let's just say, I've traveled to several countries in Asia and lived most of my life in Northern CA eating quite a bit of Chinese food. This doesn't make my an expert but it would be fair to say, I am quite familiar with what is considered mainstream traditional Chinese cooking. But let's get to the food, with the caveat that I realize that everyone's preferences can vary widely when it comes to food. So my opinion is based on what one would find in Hong Kong and San Francisco. The chicken chow mein had all the correct ingredients, long noodles that were slightly thicker than say spaghetti, had the correct amount of softness without being mushy. Chicken was presented in slices and appeared to be white meat, there was some white onions thrown in there for some texture and flavor. Normally when I order chow mein, it isn't served with a brown "gravy". Not that this dish was swimming in it, but think of spaghetti with tomato sauce. Replace the red with medium dark brown and you get the picture. Now my guests who are Reno locals, thought it was great and flavorful. I would agree with the flavor part but it was much too saucy for my tastes. Would I try Chin Chin again for noodles? I'm not sure but the owner did state, they can make dishes any way I like, so perhaps I'll order off menu next time. The stir fried mixed vegetables is where I was most disappointed. Let's start with the ingredients. All were sliced in 2-3 inch pieces, which included button mushrooms, zuchinni, bamboo shoots, brocolli, carrots, and onions. This dish could have passed for a savory vegetable stew. There was a lot of gravy, so much so, that it colored all the vegetables brown, except for the carrots. The sauce had a slight "twang" to it, almost vinegar or worchester-like. Not my thing, I could not taste the individual flavors of the vegetables because of how heavy the sauce was. The brocolli was over cooked where the flowerette parts were pale. I prefer my vegetables to be just cooked, almost snappy. I would not order this dish again. No comments on the restaurant itself as both times I tried it, was for take out. So bottomline, would I try Chin Chin again? Yes but I will be very specific on how I would like my order prepared. Maybe for their lunch special.

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    Chow Mein
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    101 Taiwanese Cuisine

    101 Taiwanese Cuisine

    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$
    14 years in business
    Speaks Mandarin

    My sister in law treated myself and 11 others to a nice lunch over the Fourth of July weekend…read more The place is small, but did not feel so, and the got us in right away even though it was crowded. I have eaten at hundreds of Asian restaurants over the last 23 years, ( some even in Hong Kong and China ) all over California, and even owned one in Sacramento. (Japanese Ramen) The food here was quite unique, very tasty, and these guys managed to put at least four dishes on our table even I had never tried before, and they were all great! Good job 101! I highly recommend when you are in Reno and traveling with your Asian family members.

    We came to 101 Taiwanese Cuisine because of the good reviews and had pretty high expectations,…read moreespecially seeing how busy the restaurant was. Once we were seated, our order was taken almost immediately. Service was efficient and prompt. It wasn't particularly friendly, but it wasn't rude either, it felt very much like the staff was focused on turning tables quickly, which is understandable when a place is that busy. What I didn't expect was the flavors of the dishes. Each one seemed to have an unusual sweetness that didn't feel typical for Taiwanese food. From the Mapo Tofu to the salted fish fried rice and even the Taiwanese popcorn chicken, they all had a noticeable sweetness to them. Maybe I'm a bit spoiled by the variety of Asian food options we have living in the San Francisco Bay Area, but the flavors here just didn't quite match what I usually expect from Chinese/Taiwanese

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    Wine Chicken (Cold Dish) 醉雞
    Wine Chicken (Cold Dish) 醉雞
    Minced Pork With Dry Noodle 肉燥麵
    Minced Pork With Dry Noodle 肉燥麵
    Green onion pancake

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    Green onion pancake

    Kevin's Korean Kitchen - korean - Updated July 2026

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