Memories of Kirin

[lapizzamaven]

Anyone remember Kirin.out in the Richmond/Geary? and know if they ever reappeared somewhere? they had hand pulled noodles and the best squid i ever ate....the ownership changed in the 90s and it really disappointed me and a few friends...

[caryjones]

Back in the 80's, we always ordered the Mongolian beef. I should go back to see if it is still as good I remember it.

[Melanie Wong]

The father passed it on to his son, Henry, in the 90s. Maybe there was another earlier owner?

[ML8000]

Did Kirin move? Unless something changed it's still on Geary near 25th/26th. I was there a few years ago and it was very good.

[lapizzamaven]

they didnt move but did undergo at least one ownership change...used to make great hand pulled noodles and dry fried squid...any recs for salt and pepper squid?

[bobpantzer]

We have been taken to Kirin on Geary at around 26th avenue by two different Chinese friends of ours within the last six months. I assume it's the one you're talking about. Both of these friends, with their families, have been going there for years. Both times we have enjoyed the food a lot. The atmosphere, as is often the case in this type of restaurant, leaves something to be desired, however. The dishes I remember liking the most are the chicken wings, Chinese chicken salad and the walnut prawns.

[baron45]

The rice-stuffed chicken and the raw-fish salad are their specialties.