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    Mr. Kirin Japanese Kitchen

    4.4 (72 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Hibachi Chicken and Hibachi Ribeye
    Iris C.

    Today was our first time trying Mr. Kirin and it was delicious! We were greeted soon as we entered, which was very nice. The restaurant has plenty of seating inside and out. We were very pleased with our food and as you can see from the pictures below, they give you more than enough. Oh! They also offer seafood boils. We will be visiting again.

    Hibachi Chicken, Steak and Shrimp
    Reagan B.

    Always my favorite local spot for a quick bite to eat and variety of appetizers. Hits the spot every time.

    Shrimp Boil
    Felicia F.

    Mr Kirin is one of my favorite spots to get a shrimp boil. They have fast service, and the food is always hot. The staff is always friendly. They have a large variety of options, serving both seafood and hibachi. Everyone I've taken has enjoyed the food and continue to go back. If you haven't friend them you should.

    Sam S.

    What I remember most about my visit here was the 5 star service. It's extremely quick and the staff are all extremely friendly and accommodating. The seafood boil is great, and the hibachi is delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is casual and relaxed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a bit of a hidden gem, but a gem nonetheless.

    Anna C.

    Tonight was my first visit to Mr. Kirin. I made an online pickup order, and it was ready in about 10 minutes. Even though I picked it up, I did take a moment to look around. The inside is small, but they have a lot of outdoor seating and a lovely patio. Along with Japanese, they also offer cajun-style seafood. Their pricing is very reasonable. This evening, I went with Japanese options, but I will be sure to try their seafood sometime soon. I got crab ragoons, onion soup, and the hibachi chicken, which comes with your choice of rice and either an egg roll or soup, I chose the egg roll. All of this was under $20, and so so good! The soup was hot and savory, and the crab ragoons were super creamy and delicious! The hibachi chicken was a large portion, and I mixed in a little white sauce. It was so yummy, but it could have used a little more vegetables and chicken as it was mostly rice. The egg roll was small but packed with flavor and perfectly crispy. I will most definitely back to this little gem!

    Front entry way of the Restaurant, they have 2 ways to enter.
    Patti L.

    Decided to try Mr.Kirin for the first time and it was good and moderately priced. They had a ton of door dash orders going out while we waited for our food. The vegetable tempura was very nice and not greasy. Our entrees were good but I really wished the spring rolls were made in house, these were the standard frozen ones. Next time i want to try a bubble tea.

    Hibachi Shrimp and Scallop
    Lisa R.

    Even after so many months this place is solid. Totally consistent. Portion sizes still amazing. Not a negative thing to say. This is my go-to for hibachi.

    Shrimp Pasta
    Jessica G.

    Mr. Kirin is another restaurant on our new office location bucket list. My coworkers and I frequent here quite a lot. They have a large menu that features Cajun seafood (more expensive), pasta with chicken or shrimp and you can pick your sauce, Japanese hibachi, and a few Chinese dishes. They also offer a large bubble tea menu. Like I said, a wide array of choices. You order at the counter and then get your drink cup and pick a table. They bring your food out to you in takeout boxes, which is actually quite convenient because of the large portion sizes. The woman who works the counter is very busy but nice if you can have more than a few seconds with her. She always answers questions well and is quick to bring extra sauces if needed. They do a heavy takeout business so poor thing is always swamped but she handles it well. I can't speak for the Cajun seafood but plan to get it to take home to my family one day. It's just too much for a work lunch. The hibachi menu is extensive and features more than your average chicken, shrimp, and steak. They have scallops, tilapia, and salmon. So good! And the prices for the hibachi is very reasonable. The ambiance is generic but I don't care with the food being so delicious and quick! I would give Mr. Kirin a solid 4.5 but had to round up for the sake of the stars.

    Hibachi Chicken and Ribeye
    Marva J.

    I give them a solid 31/2 rating as I did not eat in to have a total experience . The delivery was great . A solid value and the hibachi entrees of shrimp and chicken and ribeye were tasty. I liked the convenience of delivery and it came well packaged, hot and overall good flavor. It was not too salty as many hibachi places are . The vegetables was mostly onion with a few carrots and squash. The egg rolls were really good, not too greasy. I would definitely order again and may be tempted to try some of their seafood dishes that are designed to be like steamer pots with seafood , corn and potatoes . The food was fresh and given the size , leftovers heated up well.

    Egg Roll / Onion Soup
    Kelly S.

    Good new spot in town to check out. It's an interesting concept with the Cajun seafood/hibachi combination. I personally don't eat seafood so was only there to get hibachi. They just opened up about a week ago and I think the prices for what you get are great. My teriyaki chicken came with white or fried rice, veggies and your choice of an egg roll or soup for $6.75. They had many covid protocols in place including the normal mask, signs, sanitizer. One I hadn't seen at a restaurant yet was a self standing thermometer/temperature reader when you walk in.

    George E.

    I currently live in a land-locked Midwest state so it's been a minute since I've had boiled cajun/garlic butter shrimp & crawfish. Being in the area for business, I thought I might as well take advantage of it. Mr Kirin did not disappoint in scratching my itch. Solid flavor & cooked just right (overcooked shellfish gets mushy). I ordered the "hot" spice level, but if I go back I'll get "extra hot". It did have a kick, but I kind of wanted it to feel like I'd made a significant error in judgement so it would've been a real accomplishment in powering through & finishing it all. Anyway, recommended!

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    The service and attention inside is great. I only go here to eat the seafood boil. Very flavorful and I really enjoyed it.

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    Always great, fast and easy to order online. Interesting blend of Japanese Cajun cuisine.

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    Good food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty lowkey.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very nice employees and fast service. Will be going back soon.

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    Food and speed of food delivery is / was amazing - this is the best Japanese place around Greensboro!

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    I was looking for a quick hibachi dinner, and this place did not disappoint. For the price and convenience of this place, it's unbeatable.

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    Great service! Great food! Great prices! Stopped in for a quick meal after a baseball game. They had a good variety of food.

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    We had our order delivered and they were very prompt.. A little expensive, like everything else, but very good food.

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    I had family in town that said they wanted seafood and specifically crab legs. Of course I came to…read moreYelp to start deep diving and studying what the best option would be since going somewhere new for the first time with visitors to the area can be risky and who wants to deal with hungry and disappointed guests? Full moon oyster bar checked all the boxes of what I was looking for.... It's in a cute little scenic southern downtown, it has it's own internal fisherman and bar centric vibe that even had a NOLA festival painting, it had fresh seafood with ample non seafood options for those that don't want seafood (I knew at least one person might lean this way), it had a select few lower seating table options for those that can't do bar seating (I thought we may have needed this option), there were lunch specials and also a crab legs dinner option! We were lucky and able to get a spot in their parking lot. Upon entering we were greeted with a smile and promptly seated at the bar. We were also quickly served coleslaw and butter & garlic potatoes. I unfortunately can't eat coleslaw at the moment, but they were devoured by one of the people joining me. The potatoes were good to the point I was hoping someone wouldn't want theirs so I could have them but that didn't happen lol. For our app we shared chargrilled oysters which I knew I had to try being originally from Louisiana and a yearly visitor to NOLA. These oysters were a nice size, fresh, and seasoned very perfectly with butter, cheese and garlic. I prefer my chargrilled oysters slightly wetter (like garlic butter dripping off) but these hit the spot. For my main dish I had the 1/2 Poboy and soup lunch special. For my soup I chose the clam chowder (the other option was lobster bisque). Having lived in boston for 7 years before moving here, I can say this chowder was waaaaay better than even some of the boston chowders! The flavor was soooo delicious, creamy, and comforting. It was full of clam and potato...another personal preference is I wish it was sliiiiightly thicker but nothing a single pack of crumbled crackers couldn't fix! My half Poboy was also very good. The shrimp was seasoned well, the bread was a perfect Poboy flakey with a stiffer buttered bottom and a slightly softer top, and the sauces inside were also delicious (one was maybe a sweeter cocktail sauce)? Overall I was very impressed with this spot and relieved that everyone joining me on my first visit enjoyed their food (crab legs, ribeye sandwich, and oyster Poboy)! We even were able to watch someone shuck a whole bucket of fresh oysters behind the bar. I can't wait to come back to visit, and possibly at a time when I am able to drink to try some of their cocktails or Sunday mimosa special ($5 mimosas?!? Yes please!)

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    Hubby took me to get my craving fix lol I've been wanting a seafood boil for a while. I order the…read more#7 came with cluster of crab legs, I/2 pound of shrimp (head off), one corn and one potato. I order the juicy sauce hot, and it was kicking my taste buds in a good way. Especially squeezing some fresh lemon on each piece of crab or shrimp ..yummy! I did ask for extra lemons and they deliver. Something about seafood with fresh lemons just takes it to the next level! I was very pleased with my meal. Hubby order some fried mussle, fried whiting fish with Cajun fries. I love the fries it was cooked to perfection. Hubby enjoy his meals also. Service was quick and the sever was very attentive to our needs. We will be back for sure when we I get the craving again for a good seafood boil.

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    Cajun Seafood & Grill

    3.9
    (16 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    This is a great quick and affordable hibachi place that open a little later than others. I was able…read moreto place my order on my way there at about 9:30 pm and it was read when I arrived around 9:45. I chose the hibachi salmon and shrimp with mozzarella sticks and my meal was under 30 dollars. The hibachi was about 16 which is a steal in my book. It was delicious came with a ginger and white sauce. I was able to save half for my lunch the next day with the amazing portion size. I will be back on my afternoon work hungry nights ! And to see what the seafood boil is hitting on.

    I ordered a dozen of wings wanted them plain and extra crispy with my sweet Thai chili sauce on the…read moreside. The daughter told me that the sauce would be an extra fee so I questioned why? She just said extra fee. I couldn't understand why an extra fee as I wanted them plain with sauce on the side, so the Mother comes up and I explain to her the same as I do the daughter and the Mother said extra fee. They didn't understand the difference so I just said I'll take the wings with the sweet Thai sauce so I didn't have to pay the extra fee which made no sense to me except that they were not giving me a sauce cup that might have costed them extra to give to customers with their order. Very weird. Wings were not all that good and I think the Mother did that on purpose because of what I requested.

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    Outside signage--yuck 09/26/23
    Salmon and shrimp hibachi
    Salmon and shrimp hibachi
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    Magnolia Blue

    Magnolia Blue

    4.3
    (336 reviews)
    14.4 mi
    $$

    MB is a Gem. We have been patrons over the last 3 years and the Drinks, Food, Service and…read moreAtmosphere is always consistent. We thoroughly enjoyed the live music on Friday 1/16/2025, keep bringing this artist back. Lastly, GM Luke Martin is the heart and soul of this place...he works very hard and goes out of his way to make sure his customers are well taken care of. One of the most proactive GM's I have ever seen. Keep up the great work. James and Chrissy

    Magnolia Blue was one of my favorite High Point eateries. Whether I went for weekend brunch or New…read moreYear's Eve dinner, I never had a bad meal there. It closed in early February for what were supposed to be renovations, only to reopen months later with a new name and a new concept, trading slightly upscale Southern for more upscale Italian. In some regards, this makes sense - it fills a void created by the closure of Lulu and Blu - but in other ways, it's a massive gamble. My wife and I went for our anniversary dinner, and while it was an overall pleasant experience, it also made us miss Magnolia. The higher price point is the chief culprit. Otto and Blue offers pastas in the $20s and entrees starting in the $30s, bread and olive oil not included. While we were celebrating an occasion that merited such a splurge, it's hard to imagine the restaurant remaining competitive at those prices once the sheen of newness wears off. Look past that, however, and Otto and Blue shines in both ambiance and service. It's classy without being stuffy, and the dark turquoise tones suit it well. Allison, a Magnolia Blue mainstay, was personable and attentive and provided excellent service throughout the meal. Otto and Blue's menu offers apps, salads, pastas, and entrees. It's predominantly Italian albeit with a few options for the steak-and-potatoes crowd. The dishes range from recognizably classic (rigatoni Bolognese) to conspicuously elevated (halibut piccatta). After mulling over several offerings, we went with the bread service, tagliatelle, and duck cacciatore. The food ranged from fairly good to outstanding. While $9 for bread is a tough pill to swallow, they executed it as well as they possibly could have: a hot, fresh ciabatta with tasty herb butter, olive relish, and a quality olive oil-balsamic combo as accompaniments. The cacciatore boasted a pair of duck legs confit, and while I'm usually no fan of dark meat poultry, these were prepared well with crispy skin and plenty of meat. For a typically hearty dish, the sauce seemed light (and a bit subdued), but that could be a consequence of serving atop polenta (more absorbent) rather than pasta. Speaking of pastas and sauces, the tagliatelle hit a nice balance of creamy and zesty without swimming in its white wine lemon sauce. Surprisingly, the highlight of the meal ended up being the dessert that Otto and Blue kindly offered as an anniversary gift. A scoop of vanilla bean gelato came adorned with a Biscoff cookie, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of salt. If salt and especially olive oil on ice cream seem vaguely blasphemous, don't knock it until you try it. Each bite was thoroughly delicious. It's a given that good food doesn't come cheap, but even so, Otto and Blue has no margin for error to justify what it charges. On food alone, it was close but not quite there. However, the overall experience made it worthwhile, and I have no regrets about dining here.

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