K's Kitchen
InlandA build-your-own Mongolian BBQ spot in Harriman run with visible passion, and one of the more unexpected things you'll find in Roane County.
K's Kitchen is the kind of place that gets people driving ninety minutes each way just to eat there once, and then they start looking for excuses to be in Harriman again. The concept is simple: fill a bowl with fresh vegetables (the variety is genuinely impressive), add your protein from pork, chicken, beef, or shrimp, put noodles or rice underneath, and hand it to the owner to cook at the grill. Mongolian or spicy sauce, spice level 0 through 5. The spice scale is not decorative. A 1 is genuinely hot by most scales, and a 3 is its own experience.
The owner cooks. This is relevant because the food comes out consistently, the portions are large, and the interaction between the grill cook and the customers is part of the appeal. The cooking is done with genuine knowledge and passion. The place also has a food truck operation, which means the kitchen infrastructure is more mobile than the dining room suggests.
Beyond the bowls: the egg rolls are some of the best in recent memory. The spring rolls with shrimp. The Lao sausage, homemade and authentic, the kind of thing that is hard to find even at Thai restaurants elsewhere. The boba tea is on the menu in multiple flavors including seasonal options like pumpkin spice.
The dining room is casual and the atmosphere is no-frills. This is not a destination for a quiet anniversary dinner. It is a destination for a very good meal that no one nearby is doing anything like.
Tips
- Fill your bowl all the way to the top; the owner will tell you to add more if you hold back.
- Treat the spice scale with respect: level 1 runs legitimately hot for most palates.
- The egg rolls sell out on busy nights; order them first, not as an afterthought.
- Check if the food truck is running a separate location if the dining room is full.
What people love
- The build-your-own bowl format with genuinely fresh vegetable variety.
- Egg rolls that are among the best in the area.
- Homemade Lao sausage, which is rare to find anywhere.
- The owner's hands-on cooking and engagement with customers.
- Boba tea selection, including seasonal flavors.
What to know
- Spice levels are serious; 0 or 1 if you're heat-averse.
- Popular items (egg rolls, spring rolls) sell out on busy nights.
- The dining room is casual and functional; the food is the draw, not the atmosphere.
- Also runs a food truck in the county; locations vary.
Best time
Weeknight evenings are busy enough to feel lively without the sold-out problem that appears on peak nights. Wednesday evenings get packed; arrive by 6 PM to get the full menu.
First visit
K's Kitchen is on South Roane Street in Harriman. Fill your bowl at the counter, hand it to the cook, and pick your spice level carefully. The egg rolls and a boba tea are the easy additions to the bowl.
How to get in
Walk-in. Parking is tight around the building; the food is worth the hunt.
Signature items
- Build-Your-Own Mongolian BBQ Bowl
- Egg Rolls
- Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp
- Lao Sausage
- Boba Tea (seasonal)
Location
Frequently asked
When is K's Kitchen open?
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How do I get to K's Kitchen?
K's Kitchen is on South Roane Street in Harriman. Fill your bowl at the counter, hand it to the cook, and pick your spice level carefully. The egg rolls and a boba tea are the easy additions to the bowl.
Does K's Kitchen take reservations?
Walk-in. Parking is tight around the building; the food is worth the hunt.
What should I order at K's Kitchen?
The signature orders are Build-Your-Own Mongolian BBQ Bowl, Egg Rolls, Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp.
What should I know before visiting K's Kitchen?
Spice levels are serious; 0 or 1 if you're heat-averse.
Last updated: April 30, 2026