I was so excited when I heard that the Mongolian BBQ was coming to town a few years ago. I had one where I grew up and I loved it. I did not try it when they first opened as the demand at the new restaurant was always lines and waits. However this has quickly become one of our favorite places. They have all you can eat at dinner time for roughly $20/person. For lunch you get a one time go, rice, pot stickers (soup for dine in) and a drink for the same amount. The staff is super attentive; they quickly find out if you will be dining in or taking it to go so they can set you up a table. The produce is very fresh and they are constantly filling up the self service bar. During busy times their staff is constantly cleaning up the bar area where you fill your bowls with meats & veggies as well as the sauce bar. This place is well maintained. There are quite a few tables inside with informational signage around the dining area. They have restrooms available for customers. When you dine in, the staff is attentive to remove empty bowls/plates and filling your drinks. This was our first meal of the New Year - and it was delicious. Our lunch meals were such great portions we had enough for lunch on New Years and the day after. read more

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Delicious and all you can eat, but be prepared to wait. There was maybe 6 people inside and it took almost 20 minutes to get my first bowl cooked. There was one bowl in front of me so I'm not sure why it took so long. They definitely make their money by limiting the acye. The food was fresh and good but don't expect multiple bowls unless you are willing to sit there for two hours. The tables were a little dirty and the "appetizers" left something to be desired. It is wonton chips, a single potsticker, and white rice. It is good for the price but room for improvement read more

GK Mongolian Bbq - Mongolian - Buffets Near Me - Sonora, California

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First time trying Mongolian BBQ and I actually really enjoyed eating here for lunch. For $20 bucks I got a HUGE PLATE OF FOOD with a drink. Very interesting experience building your own bowls. They have quite the variety to choose from and I loved that. I went with beef and got noodles and lots of veggies. Got 4 different sauces and waited about 15 min in line for my food to be cooked. Once it was my turn, my order was cooked in minutes and it was very flavorful and fresh. The meal came with a soup and white rice and that was very much appreciated. Overall come check them out if you haven't already. Really good food being served here at a decent price and very unique. Thanks GK Bbq for the great lunch today. read more

GK Mongolian Bbq - Buffets Near Me - Sonora, California

The restaurant was so dirty. Food all over the counter, floors, tables were dirty. They weren't busy at that time. There were 4 tables with customers. It was also incredibly warm inside. Drinks were flat and the waitress could care less about doing her job. The noodles were very over cooked. All in all not a great experience. I have been to other locations and normally love it. This location was awful. And it's unfortunate because there isn't much to eat in the area. read more

We were on our way to Safeway to pick up salad fixings for a healthy dinner. Ran across this place and was so pleased! Everything was super fresh And tasty. Bowls cooked to order with your choice of ingredients. Only $17 for all you can eat! Staff was super friendly and attentive. We bought the discounted giftcard ($100 for $80) cuz we knew we'd be back! read more

GK Mongolian BBQ IS AWESOME! The portions are huge, the ingredients are super fresh, and the sauces are so good -- you can mix and match and everything comes out delicious. Chris, Kyle, and Piper were all amazing! They were super friendly, helpful, and made sure we had a great experience from start to finish. If you're in Sonora and want a filling, tasty meal with great service, this is the spot. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

I love this place! The manager is awesome Kind,and friendly.. Food is always good! Service always on top of how I need the food cooked..Cooks are awesome as well We go at least 1x a month. Ty Rosey n staff... It's me S n M Ty for ur kindness over the past years! read more

I usually love coming to this place, the usual staff is wonderful. However today was a different story, the staff seemed unprepared to be there without someone telling them what todo, I had came in to order a Togo order it took about 30 minutes for them to pack the food they then let it sit on the counter while they ran around like chickens with their heads cut off not really doing much. The waitress was sweet but didn't know how to handle being in front. She was the only one that kinda of knew what she was doing but she also didn't. She would jump around from task to task not completing anything before moving on to the next task. The experience was very chaotic and left a lot of customers scratching their head.The food is amazing! The service was below the expectations. Great establishments, need to give people proper training or have experienced leadership with new hires. read more

We love eating here. Everyone gets their plate how they want it. Staff is always friendly and you get a lot off food for the price. They bring rice soup and wonton chips and pot stickers when you arrive to your table. read more

No enthusiasm. Couldn't identify a good or bad Mongolian experience. Many sauces to choose from if you know a combination that would enhance the meal. The frozen meat/chicken chips for one's protein preference was un appealing. Vegetables look fresh. My Arnold Palmer was the hit of the lunch for me. Let's hope your experience is better than mine read more

That's pretty good I didn't think I would like this place. You definitely get filled up if you eat there. I wish I could take a little bit home sometimes read more

My husband is obsessed with this place and it's quickly become his go to spot - when he's in the area. He's even got a membership card now. I sometimes join him on excursions and I'm always so impressed with the value that you get for your money, in addition to how professional and kind the staff are. For lunch you get a bowl of their sliced meats paired with your selection of noodles and favorite vegetables and then topped with their handmade sauces, and paired with a complimentary soda and an appetizer. All this for $14.25. For dinner - it's all you can eat for $16.24. Yup - all you can eat. My husband takes full advantage of this dinner offering :) The staff work really hard here and they take great pride in this place. I overheard a staff member talking about the history of the place to inquisitive customers and I was really touched by how much he cared about the place and how passionate he was about helping spread the word about it. If you're looking for a filling customizable meal for great value - this is your spot. Trust. read more

Been to this location twice now. The customer service was spot on. Second time the place was hopping. Our poor waitress never stopped running. Somehow our food still arrived. It's a must try if you want a good meal in sonora. Be patient though there's only one server covering the entire dining space. read more

Amazing food and service was incredible. The young lady who served us was so sweet and one of the best servers I've ever had. Entire staff friendly and kind. read more

Finally stopped in to give it a try. Staff is super friendly. Food is delicious. My only complaint is it could have been cleaner. Went in around 1:45 pm, there wasn't much meat in the self serve area, as well as the noodle area and very messy. There were only two people dining and a few dirty tables. My only suggestion is to clean up the self serve areas. It should be well stocked. No reason for the dining area to have dirty tables when there is only 2 people dining. But maybe they are just having a bad day. But I will go back. read more

Restaurant is clean. You pick your vegetables, meat, and sauce by they cook it on a big wok. You are served a bowl of rice and drinks of your choice. You are allowed to go back for seconds if you are hungry. It was a very yummy dinner. Food was fresh and tasty. read more

Food is delicious with lots of options, one of my favorite places in Sonora. Must try if you're in the area!

Food is great, amazingly fresh and the style of cooking is fun to watch and creates perfectly cooked meals. There are a lot of choices and don't be afraid to experiment if you've never been to Mongolian barbecue it's pretty simple, grab a bowl, fill it with the protein of choice and all the vegetables that you want, add whatever sauce you want (I'm a big fan of the house, ginger and teriyaki sauces), turn your bowl over to the cook, wait a couple minutes and they hand you your bowl back perfectly cooked ready to eat. This is kind of a local hangout and I understand why it's great food. Good pricing, (by the way it's all you can eat), that gives anybody walking on a lot of value and great food. However, as good as the food is and everything else, if the service sucks, then the entire meal sucks. Every time I've been into this place, the service has been beyond outstanding. Even when they are swamped and there's one in the back and one in the front of the house, they just get it done always smiling. read more

Good was good Went there for lunch and really enjoyed it Fresh and egg drop soup was delicious read more

The service has been consistently bad the past 3 times. The food is nothing to brag about I'd rather go to Panda Express better service and food. This location needs some employees that actually care. Other locations in the valley are decent but this location is not it. read more

Really Really Really good Stop by & eat there you won't be disappointed If you haven't ever had this food, try it you'll love it Service is very friendly read more

Please do yourself a favor and eat at this restaurant, SOON I've eaten there twice and BOTH times were a great experience. Hands down the best soup I've ever eaten at a restaurant. The servers and cooks are super friendly and welcoming. Helpful in explaining the process and making suggestions on which items to blend for the best dish. Can't wait to try new combinations and the dessert. read more

Would love if there was a smaller price for non meat bowls because its to expensive for a bowl without meat.

Friendly staff and amazing dining concept. We need this in the Bay Area! Shout out to the cool staff, and if you go, make sure to tip them well as they truly do work hard and deserve every bit :) read more

I eat here at least twice a month the service is good the selection is always fresh. If something is out they are more than happy to get it for me. I always get to go they pack it so it's nice and hot when I get back home. read more

This place is great! It was clean and the staff was really friendly. Everyone has a different standard when it come to mongo bbq, but we loved this place. The choice of ingredients were great and my wife loved the bbq sauce. read more

Never had a bad time here. Food is very reasonably priced and you can get as many bowls as you want they make it right in front of you. Staff is always friendly . read more

GK Mongolian Bbq - Buffets Near Me - Sonora, California

Stepped onto the buffet line floor, almost slipping on an oily piece of cabbage. "Good vibes only" sign on the counter was surrounded by surly inattentive cooks, snarky staff and half of the buffet containers empty! No mushrooms, no corn, no jalapeños, no cilantro, or onions. Cabbage almost gone (on the no floor, I think.). Asking if someone could please refill the containers, we just got blank stares. I had been there once before, and thought it was pretty nice, but this time, the floor and counters around toppings were sloppy, messy, so unappealing. What a disappointment! read more

Absolutely the worst service I've ever had. Literally no knowledge of customer service exist in this establishment. The 6:30pm crew is an absolute nightmare. One guy on the disk cooking while the rest of the people talked and did next to nothing to help or offer any service a line full of customers. You will be ignored here. The staff was arguing amongst each other like children and made the whole experience terrible. Food was alright tho. read more

Loved the food! The cook was super nice, service was great, the restaurant clean, will absolutely be eating there again read more

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My boyfriend and I absolutely love coming here. It is very affordable, especially with the all you can eat. The food is very tasty and the meat and noodles are fresh. The service is good and the workers are very friendly. Very comfortable and good place to eat overall. read more

This is the best place for Asian food in Sonora. It's fun to create your own meal, and lots of choices for ingredients. The staff are really friendly, and so helpful. The cook even has suggestions to make your food even better. The soup, and pot stickers are the best I ever had. We always feel welcome here, and will be back. Can't wait to try it again. read more

Wait staff was super friendly and made sure everyone in the lobby was well taken care of. The food was good of course since you customize your own bowl and I really liked how sanitary everything was and how they prioritized cleanliness (which is how it should be). I'm so glad we will have this restaurant in Sonora! Thank you to the staff for such a great experience! read more

We went to this restaurant in Sonora because my family suggested it. We were just there for quick visit and ended up having dinner. No MSG

My goodness this place was disappointing and I was so looking forward to finally getting to try it. I have been to LOTS of Mongolian bbq places in many different states. It seems to me that whoever is running this place has never been to a Mongolian bbq. When we walked in we started doing our usual routine, grab two bowls, fill one with meat and noodles use the other for your vegetables. Half way thru I was told I could only use one bowl. I said, "isn't it all you can eat?" I was told it was all you can eat but they want to make sure there is enough for everyone to get their first bowl before people had a second bowl. Keep in mind there were 4 people in the restaurant when we got here. So, he took my already used second bowl away from me and I was unable to add any vegetables to my first bowl because there was too much meat and noodles in it. The sauce situation is a mess. Good luck figuring out what you want. When it's time to cook, they cooked one persons bowl at a time with ridiculous looking chopsticks. After cooking 3 or 4 bowls, they then have to clean the grill. Not very efficient at all. When it was all said and done, I paid $17 for some meat and noodles with a hodgepodge of sauce on it, a small bowl of rice, a small bowl of cabbage type soup a potsticker and some won ton type things. We were so happy to have this type of restaurant in Tuolumne county but unfortunately we will not be back. read more

One of the things I missed from my move to Sonora 15 years ago was my monthly outing to Mongolian BBQ in Sacramento. Had lunch there yesterday and am so happy!! It was Yummy! Staff was friendly and entertaining. Will be making it a monthly stop. read more

The staff are really nice and the food is pretty good. You can't go wrong since you're choosing everything according to your taste. There's a lot to choose from in regards to the vegetables and sauces. I'm not sure if this is by design to make people not want to wait in line for seconds and save on the all you can eat, but the line takes forever. It's NOT a very good system. There's a hold up because they cook each bowl one to 3 at a time with large chopsticks which isn't very functional. It looks horrible when in line gathering your toppings because people drop a lot of stuff everywhere. It seems like one simple change could make it a whole lot better experience. It should be table service instead of get your own food. It would be so simple to have a form with all the options and the waiter gathers everything and gives to cook. They have tons of people working that seems like a waste of talent. All the customers are given plastic gloves which also seems like a waste. I don't know. Maybe it's designed like this purposefully so people get tired of waiting so there's no desire to get more. Went to get seconds and it took soooo long. We spent about a 1 1/2 hours to get a bowl stir fried that literally take about 5 minutes. They can do much better with some simple changes. read more

Staff was friendly, my mom and I went in for take out and we picked out our vegetables, meat and noodles and gave us hot chili sauce and two sodas. They gave us two pot stickers and the buns and crab rangoon were good as well. I would definitely order again if I'm in the Sonora area again. read more

Back at home we have this style of restaurant but it's not all you can eat! I love the food, service, and of course the ambiance.

Food was unpleasant the quiet voice cook with the beanie undercooked my pork felt really rubbery and I felt the server chick was way to busy talking for 30 min about what alcohol to get after work then to see I'm in need of a refill Modesto location service is way better read more