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    New Kirin Eatery

    3.3 (20 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood

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    Lobster with ginger & Mixed seafood w Gai lan
    D'Arcy L.

    I've been here a few times with my relatives and this place is great for chinese! Dinner last night: We started off the dinner with Fish Maw soup! Great flavour and nice bits of crab and fish in the soup! Then we ordered a tofu with fish fillets over veg! This was great! Fish was deep fried but it didn't taste oily at all. Actually a nice light dish. We also ate Cantonese Chow mein and seafood with Gai lan. The SF with Gai lan had more Gai lan than seafood but this is usually the case! The highlight dish was lobster cooked cooked with ginger. The lobster was a bit on the smaller side (1lb or so). Great food with flavour and texture!

    Takeaway schezuan chicken with rice, soup and egg roll + spicy deep fried chicken! MindBLOWING!!
    Manoj K.

    New Kirin is the best place to have comfort food. Not much traffic around the place but thats because the place is bigger than the joints downtown and has a lot of parking space so you dont feel the crowd. Their take-away is almost magical and instantaneous, not to mention piping hot, tasty and total value for money.

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    Awesome find for my kids and me looking for Asian comfort food and noodle soup. I would gladly come back next time in Chicago.

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    10 years ago

    My favourite (not so authentic) Chinese food restaurant in the city! I think it's priced reasonably well and their dishes are very tasty.

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    14 years ago

    A nice quiet spot to have lunch, pleasant staff and good prices it's a place I can recommend if one want good straight forward Chinese food.

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    9 years ago

    Excellent! Fresh and hot on delivery!! Their to go containers are great; not like other places, everything is soaking wet!

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    Mink

    Mink

    4.7(131 reviews)
    5.8 km•Corktown

    I could not be happier with my experience at Mink. I came with my son for mother's day and didn't…read morereally know what to expect. When I walked in and saw the tiny space I was charmed. There was a 2 top table at the back that we were seated at - we could have sat at the bar also - and it was a great spot. We ordered the tasting menu and WOW, every course was amazing. I'll post pics because the presentation was gorgeous for each item. They have a small cocktail and wine and beer selection, but that was fine. My son got their Shrub Mocktail and I got the Shrub with Sake. Both were delicious and so interesting. I can't pick a favorite item because they were all so good, but the Torched Mackerel and Poached Bosc Pear were tied for #1, followed by the Salmon, Oysters and the crazy good Blood Orange dessert. The shrimp toast was just ok for me, not bad, just not as good as everything else. Additionally the service was outstanding. For a tiny place they did everything right. They explained each course, brought out fresh utensils for every course - YEA! - and made sure we had good pacing. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly and enhanced our meal. I really want to come back and try the oysters and some of the tinned items. I'm so excited I found Mink and will be back for sure.

    For my birthday, my brother gave me a gift card to Mink, so we decided to ring in the new year by…read morefinally giving it a try--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. As others have mentioned, seating is somewhat limited, but that only adds to the excellent service and intimate experience. I wish I remembered the names of our server and the manager because they were incredibly kind, accommodating, and helpful throughout the evening. One example of the thoughtful service: I was torn between two white wines, and since my partner ordered one of them, our server offered to bring a small sample of the other so I could compare and choose what I liked best. We also mentioned that we had never tried caviar before but didn't want to commit to a larger portion. They suggested a "bump" for $5 each, walked us through how to enjoy it properly (on the hand, letting it warm slightly), and made the experience feel fun and approachable. We were seated at the bar, which gave us the opportunity to chat more with the server and manager and watch the team prepare dishes for other tables. It genuinely felt like sitting at the chef's table. We both opted for the tasting menu, which changes from time to time, and we were very happy with the selection. We also added the lobster roll, and our server thoughtfully timed it so we could enjoy it alongside the warmer course. The meal began with two different oysters, one topped with caviar, giving us another chance to enjoy it. Next was the shrimp cocktail, which included wasabi--but not in an overpowering way. The flavor was present yet balanced, allowing everything else to shine. The escargot course was especially creative and delicious, paired with basil oil, pepper jelly, and hints of balsamic. While it might sound unusual, the flavors blended beautifully. I expected the pepper jelly to dominate, but it was surprisingly subtle. Next was the potato pavé served with a scallop. The textures were remarkably similar, and the scallop was cooked perfectly. The lobster roll was very good, though I personally found the bread a bit denser than I prefer--I usually like a more buttery, Texas-toast style--but my partner loved it. The turbot followed, accompanied by a chestnut beurre blanc that was incredibly silky and flavorful. It paired wonderfully with the king trumpet mushrooms, black truffle and the fish. The final tasting course was the petit fours: three small cakes--matcha, red velvet, and ginger molasses. They were slightly dense, but still a nice way to end the meal. We also added the house-made basil ice cream (because the basil oil earlier was so good), and that was an excellent decision. Although my birthday had been a few months earlier, once the staff heard we were using a birthday gift card, they surprised me with vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, and a candle--such a thoughtful and unexpected touch. They also treated us to a small glass of dessert wine. By the end of the night, we knew we had found our new favorite place to celebrate. The overall experience is absolutely worth the price point, and I only wish more places were like Mink. We can't wait to return.

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    Mink interior - bar area

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    East Coast and West coast oysters

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