I've been to a number of Mongolian BBQ restaurants, and this is a good one. The ingredients are pretty much the same in all the Mongolian BBQs: thin-sliced, frozen, beef, chicken, and pork, then an assortment of sliced veggies: onions, mushrooms, cabbage, cabbage, bean sprouts, and carrots. Ding How also had zucchini, broccoli, green beans!, and green onion. Then comes the choice of sauces. Well, not really sauces, more like pre-sauces. These are: soy, wine, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, a sweet sauce, an oil, and a chili garlic sauce. Now comes the big difference. In the past, my wife & I would go to a Mongolian bbq, load up our bowls with raw meat and veggies, follow one of the restaurant-recommended mixtures of "pre-sauces", watch the chef cook the ingredients, scrape the food off the huge griddle into a new bowl, and find the results mediocre. Then we were too full to try it again with a different mixture. Over the years we would use smaller portions and try to remember which mixtures would taste better. The smaller portions would leave room to try a 2nd or even a 3rd try to get the sauce right. Where Ding How excels is in the chef mixing the pre-sauces based on what you want. The Szechuan sauce mixture was spicy-hot, but didn't overpower the meat or the veggies. Ding How also had a buffet, which I didn't have much room for. What I missed that was at other Mongolian bbqs was the small baked sesame pocket breads. Other than that it a good restaurant. read more

This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Anchorage. I really like the BBQ side of the buffet. I like to pick and choose my protein and veggies. Their sauces are really tasty. read more

My family and I have been going to Ding How since I was a young girl. Even after all those years I still love eating here. Their Mongolian BBQ is very delicious and has all the essentials you need for making an amazing dish. Their chefs are always very kind. Their buffet is always fresh and never looks dry. read more

Came here with a couple of friends. I enjoyed the food until we all got sick after eating it. The lady was also not very friendly and we felt rushed. read more

I see mixed reviews but this place in fact is pretty good. No but really I practically almost purged myself, I was that hungry and the food here was capable of doing that. The place has a cozy cafe-like interior to add. I also didn't mind the fried banana and ice cream they had here. read more

I've been here at least four times due to it being close to work and guys apparently liking tons of bad food rather than one plate of tasty food. I'd frankly rather eat McDonald's. The Mongolian BBQ portion is the only reason they get two stars. The buffet is definitely one star. read more

I was craving Mongolian BBQ a few days ago and one of my friends recommended this place. I was looking forward to it, but was extremely disappointed. They had the usual ingredients, but they were missing NOODLES! You don't have to add noodles, but I would have liked the option to. The sauce that the chef mixed for me was the most disappointing. It was bland and not spicy at all. The buffet selection was small and it also wasn't very good. I wouldn't come here again, but I'm pretty picky. If I'm going to pay for food, I expect it to taste good. read more

Low quality buffet and very substandard Mongolian BBQ with very few ingredients.

it's a Chinese buffet, what can I really say? It's decent, not magnificent, however it's cleaner feeling than twin dragon by a long shot! i come here ever now an then and i feel pretty full of food afterwards for sure so I'm happy with it. read more

Firstly it was overpriced for the quality of the food. Me and my friend while walking to our table watched as the man refilling the food drop the tongs he was using on the floor (which obviously wasn't anything you'd want to be eating off of) and then put it right back into the food. The staff was friendly but we went in for lunch at about 2:45 and was told at 3:15 when we were getting ready to leave that if we ate anymore we'd be charged for dinner. We didn't stay long because their weren't many options and what was available was either greasy or cold. For the decor I expect normal wear and tear in almost any place I go but this place could definitely use some replacing and updating. The chairs felt super wobbly for wooden chairs and the fabric had several rips. It was poorly lit and just overall kind of dirty I wasn't really sure I wanted to eat there from fear of some kind of contamination to the food. Also they have a $7 waste policy per person. If you don't finish your food you're charged an extra $7 on top of the already $13.50 per person. I wouldn't recommend this place for lunch and won't be returning but maybe dinner is better. read more

One of my favorite buffets in Anchorage. Friendly service and clean environment. The Mongolian BBQ is always good, along with the other dishes they serve. The only drawback, I would say, is the lack of Sweet Tea not served as a beverage. Other than that, this is my spot!! read more

I've been going to Ding How since I moved here back in 2009 and every time I go I am not disappointed. There is always really good service. If I am completely honest the only thing I eat from the buffet are the egg rolls, I'm not a fan of the rest which is why I only gave it four stars. The Mongolian barbecue is where it's at. You build your bowl yourself with your choice of beef, chicken, and pork, as well as a wide variety of veggies and they cook it right in front of you in minutes. I'll never turn down a trip to Ding How. read more

Not bad food-wise...the buffet is OK and could use more selections and/or variety. Mongolian barbeque is good. Price is reasonable.

Fresh, lots of variety and tasty! Love the shrimp on the buffet and the Mongolian BBQ was perfectly spicy and tasty! Just skip the soft ice cream- watery. read more

I arrived in Anchorage in early 2008 and the first few months I was here, this was an exceptional Mongolian BBQ and buffet place. Unfortunately, the food has gone downhill since about summer 2008. Don't know if they got a new cook or management, but it's not as good as it once was and is lacking. I give it 3 stars because I absolutely love Mongolian BBQ and most of the buffet bar items are pretty good, especially the kimchi read more

Great service and the food is consistently good. Regardless of the time of day you go you know what you are going to get. And it's all at a relatively good price. Understandably, the price hikes a bit once dinner rolls around but it's worth it. read more

I love this place!!! although it get really busy sometimes the service is always great and the food is fantastic..

Pros: This is our favorite Chinese joint (so far). They've got the BEST crab rangoons and lo mein in all of Anchorage, and the Mongolian BBQ is always super tasty (my favorite combo is pork with cabbage and onions, with Mongolian sauce). The service is always great too. The staff is super friendly and talkative, and keep your glass full the whole time you're there. Eating there doesn't empty your wallet either, which is a rare feat in Alaska these days. Cons: Depending on what time of day you go, sometimes the food on the buffet line can be a little cold. But only if it's super late at night, or before they switch over from lunch to dinner. Oh, and stay away from the "Shrimp in Tomato Sauce". Tried it once, and I will never touch it again. The shrimp were overcooked with a texture akin to toothpaste, and the sauce tastes like canned tomato soup with a bunch of sugar dumped into it. Overall: If you go at a decent time of day and you're smart about what you choose, you'll have a great experience. read more

I cannot recommend this place. Seating was fine, fast to get us to the table. That was all that was good. The saucing of the food did not taste like I would have expected and it was over cooked. Plus, my wifes to be cooked items were ready before me, they cooked mine and four others after mine before cooking hers. Out of order cooking really irked me. I have been to Mongolian grills around the country and this was the worst I have ever seen. I have never been to one that does not have noodles as part of the menu for the grill. We were literally 30 seconds from walking away because of not cooking my wifes meal. It was inconsiderate and discourteous of the chefs to treat the customer this way. I could understand if it was busy, it was NOT. They only put one meal on the grill at a time, apparently could not handle it, the example was my food which was overcooked an very unflavored. I know the grill was too hot as they had to scrape the slag off the thing before they did my wifes. It looked VERY nasty. The price??? I was shocked! $30 for two people... For what was there on the buffet, and how the wait staff were, and the cooks. I would not have paid anything in all honesty. Do yourself a favor: Run, don't walk. Run away. You will regret it. I do not know how Charles F. can be so nasty to those of us who write a bad review, but this place pales in comparison to my favorite. Go check out my favorite, you will NOT be sorry. I highly recommend Twin Dragon on Gambel and 15th. Been in Anchorage for over 30 years, family owned. Staff is much more friendly and pleasant to deal with, service is ALWAYS with a smile, even the cooks. The food is also much more flavorful! read more

I have always liked the Ding. It's affordable, good, and interactive. Great place to take the fam.

I always enjoy eating at Ding How! Great selection, the food is always hot and fresh, the service is wonderful! I definitely recommend it!

Good food, love the salad bar, kind staff. This is my goto when I want some good food.

This place is really small and can get crowed at times. The food was ok but I rather go down the street to northern china to get better good and my own space to eat. Plus the fruit flies everywhere was a big turn off. read more

On the positive side the ribs and carrot cake were great. Friendly staff. Unfortunately, the negatives were the rest of the food. Very limited selection. Half of the buffet was salad bar. The Mongolian BBQ was cooked to death, and I couldn't figure out what the seasoned sauces were supposed to be. Basically you were given the opportunity to select how spicy. read more

Small selection but consistent ok quality. $15 for custom Mongolian BBQ. And cheap but very start selection entrants

Man this place is truly amazing and I swear the man Abraham behind the grill is a beast and great

Mongolian BBQ is comparable with Twin Dragon. Unlike Twin Dragon, they have a better selection on the hot deck. The food at the hot deck is also nice and warm compared to Twin Dragon in which the food was cold. I really like their chicken wings (well marinated and crispy). The price is also very reasonable for AYCE (10.95 for lunch). Strongly recommended. read more

Mongolian is quick with lots of choices and fresh tasting. Always had a full drink Buffett is standard fare and tasty. Easy to get too and fairly priced. read more

The BBQ side of this is really standout, it's a good price and the Mongolian BBQ is very tasty. The buffet is...not good. It's small and very "meh", but that is fine when you consider that it's certainly not the focal point of the meal. This place is all about the build your own BBQ bowls, and they are truly great, plus it's always a "fun" thing to have the meal made right in front of you. Would love to give 5 stars, but if they are going to bother putting out a buffet next to the awesome BBQ, I think it should be at least "very good" as well. read more

Ordered Mongolian only. I didn't know they don't allow you to take your leftovers. I only got one helping and I didn't get any other food they offer. After I asked for a "to go" box she said I could go up and get more but I could not take my leftovers. I was already full so I did not want to go get more. Waste is very un-Alaskan. She said I could take my leftovers for $10 more. That would make my meal $27! I said ok as I did not want to waste food. She took my plate and put it in a styrofoam box. I usually pack my own food because of a food allergy I have. So I will give my extras to a family member. After my niece asked for a fill up of water in her glass... they conveniently spilled water all over her hand and wrist. They had an attitude after I asked for a "to go" box. I will never go back. If they had a half star or less I would have chosen that instead of a full star. Not worth $27!! There are a lot of other choices than this restaurant. I will be going elsewhere. Bah read more

Ding How is awesome, I 1st ate there 2 years ago, and now, still eating there every paycheck lol. specially now they got a pretty waitress, i always eat there!! read more