Kevin’s Kitchen is the newest Chinese restaurant in town and it’s very popular! They are in the same lot as Times Supermarket on Beretania – right next to Epi-Ya Boulangerie & Patisserie. They specialize in Cantonese/Hong Kong food and are known for their roast meats. Roast Duck? I’m there. There are some really high reviews on Yelp so I had to come! They are a sit-down Chinese restaurant but also offer take-out plates in the back of the restaurant. Just walk into the restaurant and let the staff know that you are there for take-out and they will direct you towards to end where there is a cashier and the roast meat chopping station. They have some great lunch bento specials for a great price – that’s what I’m here for!
First things first, the staff are all pretty calm and nice right now. Even though the restaurant is crazy busy – I didn’t sense any anger, hear any bad mouthing in Chinese, etc. It was a bit chaotic but they didn’t seem frazzled. The restaurant is full of people but a good mix of Chinese people and local folks. The lunch specials are only until 2PM and though their online menu says there is a mini and large size – their menu on display does not show any sizes so it’s basically all the large prices. What am I doing? Let’s get to the food!
One Choice Bento (Roast Duck) | $13.00
$13 bucks for all this roast duck is a freaking commodity. Someone said this was the juiciest and tastiest roast duck they’ve had and well, they’re not wrong. This was really good roast duck. I appreciate the choy sum, abundance of rice with the succulent roast duck. It tastes as good as it looks. Highly recommend!
Char Siu / Roast Pork Bento (Large) | $13.00
I had to sample each roast meat to give a full opinion. I really really enjoy the char siu, the meat was nice and tender that was sweet but not too sweet. I would recommend this. Roast pork is more of Chan’s thing and he mentioned that it was good but not as good as Mei Mei since the skin isn’t as crispy. Caveat is that we did have this not fresh – though I did air-fry the pork to eat. You be the judge!
Roast Duck / Shoyu Chicken Bento (Large) | $15.00
All roast meat plates that come with duck is 2 dollars more, makes total sense to me and I don’t mind it. The shoyu chicken was good, nothing mind blowing but it’s what you expect from Chinese shoyu chicken! Nice anise shoyu flavor, tender pieces of chicken.
If I came back, I would get the char siu and roast duck combo for sure, winnahs!!!
I was wondering why that place was so busy recently. Didn’t notice they changed.
I go to epi-ya all the time to get the bacon and plan epi and baguettes and the bread to make honey toast!
If I weren’t going to dinner at King’s Wednesday, I would try. Heck, maybe Friday for happy hour!
Yeah I heard the restaurants before were all pretty slow. This place is crazy busy so that’s great! I wanna go Epi-ya and try their baked goods next time! Try them on Friday!
Oooooh, I love roast duck! Does it come on noodles? Ah, but trying to stay away. I think my liver needs healthy foods and not richly delicious. Sigh.
HOWever, my Chinese friend was telling me about drinking green papaya for rich food problems. I will get the details and post one of these days.
I didn’t see a roast duck noodle but they do have wonton mein so I don’t see why you couldn’t buy a side of duck! Duck is so good and bad at the same time. But was so good to eat last week. Green papaya huh? Looking forward to your future post!
I was wondering about this place. Seeing the Yelp reviews I felt many 5 stars were friends and family. Apparently Kevin came from a restaurant in Hawaii Kai.
I also read crazy busy. I know Memorial Day had so many folks doing carry outs. I always look cuz I go to Times usually once a week.
I was really curious about this place but i not into any of the roasted meats.
I am cautious cuz the Chinese place before it had really really bad food. Always empty. And prior it was a hot pot place also empty. I thought bad luck corner.
I am tired of Asian Mix below Safeway so am hoping Kevin’s will be good when I need a Chinese fix.
I will say, as I was waiting for my food…I saw plenty yummy dishes coming out of the kitchen for the diners. I think they’re worth a try! Let me know!
everything sounded nice, hope to try next time I am back
Sounds good!