Kirin Asian BBQ and Hot Pot: Experience Authentic Asian Cuisine in Springfield

My visit to Kirin Asian BBQ & Hot Pot was both unique and delicious. While I didn’t use the grill or hot pot this time, the menu offered plenty of options to enjoy. The highlights of my meal were the spicy tuna and salmon, paired perfectly with sauces I created using their impressive sauce bar. My favorite combination was a mix of spicy chili crisp and soy sauce, which added a perfect kick to each bite. Chris, a staff member, was incredibly helpful in explaining the dining concept and answering any questions I had. He shared how the grills and hot pots are designed for guests to prepare their own meals and emphasized that the staff is always available to assist newcomers with getting comfortable and making the most of the experience. The restaurant’s setup is thoughtfully designed, with a modern and welcoming ambiance. The sauce bar, featuring about two dozen ingredients, adds a creative and interactive element, allowing guests to personalize their meals. Although I didn’t explore the full hot pot or grill experience this visit, it was clear that Kirin offers a fun and engaging way to dine, making it perfect for groups and families. With fresh ingredients, a variety of options, and a friendly, supportive staff, Kirin Asian BBQ & Hot Pot provides a dining experience that’s not only delicious but also enjoyable. I’m looking forward to returning to try out the full grill and hot pot setup next time! Highly recommended for both seasoned and first-time guests.

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!!

I had the best experience with hot pot and korean BBQ. Our waiter Vava was very informative and explained how we needed to order. She was present the whole time along with her staff. Food came out quick. We ordered too much but is was ok because we had beautiful family time. She made it better. Thank you

It was awesome hotpot broths are amazing grilling was fun and delicious the sauce bar has it all for cooking with can’t wait to go back

This all-you-can-eat hot pot place was a pleasant surprise. The quality of the meats, vegetables, dumplings, tofu, and other ingredients was very good, and overall the food exceeded expectations. The staff checked in to see if we wanted to order more, though I wish they did so a bit more frequently. Dinner for three came to about $125 including an 18% service charge—definitely not cheap, but reasonable given the quality. That said, I was uncomfortable with one recurring issue: a particular staff member repeatedly asked for a cash tip on top of the mandatory service charge. While she was friendly and helpful, this practice felt inappropriate, especially since other staff members also delivered the food. Because of this, I'm taking one star away, despite the good food and service.

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!

Amazing place the food is always so good and fresh. Servers are super nice and it's a pretty calm place if you go in the afternoon. Saturday night is a lot louder but still a great place. Could not recommend highly enough.

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.