I've driven by this restaurant many a times. My friend recommended we go for dinner. I was game because there are usually vegetarian options. The outside looks like a restaurant that has been in business for awhile and knows how to be successful. Walk in to see a majority of an empty restaurant. It was maybe at a weird time. Patrons came and gone. People would get takeout or dine in. Yasssss to a buffet. My friend and I were commenting that we hadn't been to to one in forever. I definitely got over stuffed. Very easy to do. I didn't find the perfect sauce combo but maybe next time. I'd go back. read more

All good meals start with the ingredients First timers... hubby and I have not been to Li's Mongolian BBQ before. I really should refrain from going to all-you-can-eat places because they are so good and too often my eyes are bigger than my stomach. I started to build my dream meal and filled my bowl enough with protein, veggies, sauces and dry spices. A box of clear plastic gloves were provided at the start of the line. They have an abundance of choices for the ingredients and since there are so many choices they can be cumbersome. Here was my not so exciting (but delicious!) meal: the ingredients starts with noodles... PROTEIN: beef, pork, crab VEGETABLE: broccoli, mushroom, baby corn, water chestnut SAUCES: garlic, sesame, teriyaki (almost everything that wasn't spicy) DRY SPICES: sesame seed, peanuts After crafting my meal a cook employee cooked it on a large solid iron griddle at a very high temperature. The first serving was enough food for me and I didn't have to go for seconds. Food was delicious, the line was always long. Thanks to fellow Yelper, Vince, for choosing another excellent place for our group to dine together, party of 7. TRIVIA: Despite its name, the dish is not Mongolian and not exactly barbecue. It's a combination of stir-frying (Chinese) and teppanyaki (Japanese). Enjoy! Review #2311 read more

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Wanted to go Monday but they were closed, went Tuesday and there was note saying they would be open the next day, so of course went last night and it was PACKED!! We got a 1 trip to go and of course I had to pack ALL the meats and veggies and sauces. It's always so delicious and the employees are so nice! Now I am having my leftovers for lunch! My roomie couldn't save his for lunch and ended up having a second dinner last night! LOL read more

Came here for dinner and it is something we highly regret. Walked in and the place was hotter and more humid inside than it was outside. They only had a big fan to blow around the hot humid air, it was so hot that the frozen sliced meat was dethawing quickly cause their cooling station for the meat doesn't seem to be working that well competing with how hot it is in the restaurant. They had one cook which caused a huge back up in the line. They don't do fountain drinks anymore and charge you for each soda. You used to get rice, a salad and fruit bar but that is long gone also but yet your paying the same price. Both my husband and I got home and started feeling like crap and have been in and out of the bathroom since and now confirmed we got food poisoning. This place used to be our go to Mongolian BBQ spot but not anymore. read more

Li's Mongolian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Carmichael, California

Biggest variety of proteins I've had at Mongolian BBQ. They have imitation crab, and tofu, in addition to the traditional fare. Good food, highly customizable, as you'd expect, one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. read more

we stopped by an hour before they closed on a friday. the food was fresh and tasty. the service was friendly and efficient. the ambiance is lacking but not anything that would stop me from coming back. we are definitely adding this to our list of dinner night stops. read more

Li's Mongolian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Carmichael, California

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The food is good but I get sick every time we come here. I suspect it's because the garlic is not refrigerated.

17.99 all you can eat so worth your buck. The cooks are nice and helpful to suggest was sauces to use and you can also choose where to sit. Just one thing is that it's really hot and humid inside there's no real air flow so just be mindful of that. But all and all really cool little spot. I would suggest to sit by the door since that's where the fan is. read more

It was my first time eating here. One lunch bowl to go is $14.55. The first thing I noticed was that their bowls are smaller than their competitor Hulas. But I was still able to stack veggies and noodles. The restaurant was clean and there wasn't any line so I was able to get in and out pretty quickly! I poured a bunch of different sauces on top but it still turned out a little bland. I was expecting more of a punch with the flavors but overall it still tasted decent. They also don't have the crunch noodles for garnishment on top. The to go rice is a miniature doll size box the smallest I've ever seen! read more

Food is good, service is really bad. They do not check in with you ever. We spent over $30 on 2 bowls to eat a couple of bites and have to leave because we ran out of time. Even though you can get a to go box to they refuse for any reason to give you one. We did not go up a second time and only had the one bowl each and the plates were full. They finally said we could have a box after they threw away 2 full plates of food before we even left without talking to us. For all they knew we would go back and finish it. Find another Mongolian BBQ, most of them have great service and are cheaper read more

Came here for lunch again..Why , because this place is loaded with vegetables and meats..Yum...The price is ridiculous cheap for the freshness and the service is always on point.. Delicious again..So many sauces to put on my favorite te the fresh garlic and ginger .Yum plus the health benefits are through the roof..and then add proteins like chicken and pork yum..Plus get your carbs on with huge fat noodles..did I say yum yum...Then you get egg flour soup or hot sour soup..yum and a bowl of rice and you get to make unlimited bowls of the Mongolian..Yumm..Get your vegetables and your protein..Yum Yum Yum!! read more

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Proceed w/ caution upon entering .... Let's start with the disclaimer : You go in w/ Mongolian BBQ expectations... your basically throwing all your picks in the bowl, if your not satisfied, you basically return back for a second chance . lol that's about it. While I can appreciate a good "Self service " throw the bowl on the grill type place (I refuse to claim this as a Mongolian BBQ as I've been to some really great ones in Sacramento/ Placer ) , The customer service is TERRIBLE. I'm not crazy when it comes to these places, maintain the self service bar, keep the tables clean , keep the cups available for fountain drinks and water ... it's not that hard but this woman who (I won't say Greets ) acknowledges your existence to basically offer you/ but then tells you what your going to get charged for is Really rude. She didn't even say hello. Typically I would have just left, but my parents were hungry and wanted something fast For us parents: God forbid you have a child who even appears over the age of 5 , you better have a SSN# and or a school ID to prove they are under 10 yrs old. Sheeeesh . The place is hot , old and pretty dingy ... if you feeling like living dangerously under 20.00 and want to be scolded for refilling your drink. (She will only not yell at you if she's busy- then it's ok to refill your cup) The fact that someone posted a pic of the "Sweet" woman (insert sarcastic laugh here) in another review of her is hilarious because she is the counter person who polices the establishment. Oh and don't think your going to share fountain drinks ... this woman will come and demand payment while your eating . (Talk about being petty) she could've waited until the patrons are actually done eating 2.50 cents ain't that serious. Really not sure how this place is still in business . It's gotta be the loyal customers lol . Mind blown ... gotta run , my stomach is not well.. but figured I'd leave this and save the next first /last timer. read more

The Food is excellent and the service is spectacular and the prices are very fair! Also the Ambiance is quiet and clean.

bad customer service, i had a bad experience when a random child cough on my water so I asked for the food to go the lady at the register completely ignored me as if that child didnt contaminate my water in her face . read more

I'm here many times and I have never been disappointed with their food or service. Li's Mongolian BBQ doesn't have a nice dining room or beautiful decorations. But they have good food, good service, and a very reasonable price. I remember at about 15-20 years ago. Mongolian BBQ restaurants are opened all over Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. Some are pretty good but more of the Mongolian BBQs are very badly operated. They're all gone in the last 10 years. Only the good ones stay in business. Li's Mongolian BBQ is one of them. They have chicken, pork, beef, and lamb. Also shrimp, a lot of veggies and noodles. All good quality and fresh. You can add your seasoning and sauces after you load up your bowl. The chefs are cooking the food in front of you on an oversize round iron plate. How delicious the foods depend on how fresh the ingredients are and how good the seasoning and sauces you selected. They don't water down the sauces as much as same of the Mongolian BBQs in the area. The sauces are still very tasty. Li's Mongolian BBQ has a good size parking lot shared with another restaurant and other businesses in a little strip mall. But they have enough parking for all their customers. The parking lot is clean and looks safe to me. read more

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Our favorite mongolian BBQ in the entire Sacramento region. The seasoning is incredible, the prices great and Staff is always friendly. We love coming here. read more

This place is great. It may not look like much from outside but the food is amazing. It was not too crowded and the servers were on top of everything! read more

I was craving some really good Asian stir fry noodles and this little spot is down the street from my office. It's a fairly open space with plenty of seating. Upon walking one of the ladies directed me to make my $6.99 to-go box. They have plenty of veggie options and a few meat options for lunch. I noticed they offer shrimp and lamb during dinner time. I opted for the beef and plenty of broccoli. I threw in the Li's special sauce and hot oil and watched my dish sizzle on the pan in front of me. First off, their bowls are fairly small compared to other Mongolian restaurants. If you really wanna get your moneys worth, you have to smash everything down or pile items high. I added plenty of sauce, about 5 servings, but the noodles were still bland...so I had to drizzle lots of siracha on top. The beef was a bit dry and tough too. Veggies were fresh and crunchy though. They also give you soup and rice! However, I do wish I had a crunchy element like a wonton or eggroll. I got a fairly good amount of food for $6.99, but also it was super bland and I felt like if I drove a little further down to Blue Sky...I could've had an entree & side dish for the same price. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

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One of the best Mongolian BBQ places to eat here in Sacramento. Very clean and tasty. Lots of protein and veggies to choose from. Lots sauces, condiments at the end of the station. You can see right in front of eyes while they whip up all your popular choices into one entree. Delicious and hot! read more

Li's Mongolian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Carmichael, California

Li's is the best Mongolian BBQ place I have ever gone to. I go to Mongolian BBQ pretty regularly, different places in Sacramento or even when I am out of town I try a new place. But, none of them have ever compared to Li's. I love the variety of meats, toppings and oils they have. They are very affordable and always have great service. They move pretty quickly with getting customers checked out and food cooked. The place from the outside looks like a little hole in a wall but it is nice inside. They work efficiently during the rushes and even have a to go option. After going to many Mongolian BBQ places one thing that Li's has that I do not see at many others is that they serve lamb with dinner! Li's will always be my number one, I have gone here for a few years now and will never get tired of it. read more

Me and my girlfriend went to eat at this restaurant after a long day of school. When we had finished ordering, the waitress gave us utensils and one napkin for the both of us and told us to sit! With aggression, very sweet of her. The only good part about this restaurant is the Mongolian bbq dish itself which is hard to ruin anyways. Our Rice bowl was dry and had no flavor, we had both asked for rice bowls but only received one. We were never offered soup when we saw others within the restaurant with soup bowls. The seating area is very nice, and with a view of all of the surroundings because it hasMongolian BarbecueMongolian Barbecue two full walls with windows. read more

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Never been before and no one was very helpful. Had no idea what I was doing and getting help understanding was like pulling teeth. Went to the table with my bowl full of cold ingredients. read more

Haven't had Mongolian BBQ in forever, whether it meant the crappy one near the Natomas Regal Cinemas, the sad one in Elk Grove near Sprouts, or the good old Tercero Dining Commons' signature Mongolian Wok at UC Davis campus dorms (Go Aggies!). A Wednesday evening party of 7, where 5 of us had never been to Li's before but the other 2 told us how it's been there a long time and remains the best in the Sacramento area for Mongolian BBQ, located on Manzanita Ave in Carmichael. We came in for weeknight so dinner prices were $12.99 for All You Can Eat (no leftovers, no to-go boxes), I was rang up for $14 even at the front register. Drinks brought to table, utensils hit or miss (napkin and fork near the cashier, but chopsticks at the end of the wok line). Kids price for dinner (ages 3-10) is $6.99. There is a To-Go option (one bowl only) which is $8.50 for weekday lunch, and $11.50 for dinner/weekends/holidays -- I saw quite a few people avail of those to-go boxes! We did dine-in, in the room to the left of the entrance and not the main dining area in front of the line. Older style furnishings/decor but to me that adds charm and nostalgic authenticity. Quite an extensive selection! Customers were mask-optional, but clear plastic gloves were provided at the start of the line so you could serve yourself the fixins. Start with one bowl (or two if that's your approach to AYCE). There is no soup or rice at this time, or salad bar, but the starting carb is noodles -- I'd say they were about as thick as Chinese chowmein, pretty stuck together. For meats/proteins, they had white meat chicken, dark meat chicken, beef, pork, lamb, shrimp, crab, tofu. The veggies to pick from included green bell pepper, cabbage, jalapenos, cilantro, baby corn, carrots, mushrooms, water chestnuts, onions, broccoli, zucchini, pineapple, tomato, beansprouts...then they have a variety of oils/sauces before your bowl hits the big wok. I recall cooking wine, soy, garlic, sesame oil, chili oil, Li's special, oyster sauce, hoisin maybe, etc. Finishing touches include sesame seeds, peanuts, or sriracha. My first round, I made the supreme mistake of TOO MUCH NOODLES. One in my group was so wise that he made one bowl of just meats and one bowl of just veggies and combined it into a mountain of food for his first round. So, I did make it to my own second round but just did the meat and veggies only in the single bowl (without the noodle bed, they barely reached the rim of the bowl!). I mean, it is AYCE so you've gotta have more than one serving for your money. A few of the ladies in the group only managed one bowl but I must uphold my reputation for being able to put it away. It was a bit of a struggle (poor planning) as I did not come as hungry as necessary for AYCE -- that afternoon I tried a 3-piece combo from Thighstop (crispy thighs from Wingstop) which was good but didn't leave as much room for noods, meat and veg. Anyway, for the dinner price it is a great deal and the food was cooked well and so filling. Maybe avoid some of the thicker cuts of broccoli, carrots, or zucchini as they might not cook all the way through. Definitely be generous with the meat as it does cook down too. They do close at 8pm. read more

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They have AYCE at dinner for $13.50, which starts at 3pm weekdays. Sadly to no more soup, rice or salad/fruit bar, and soda cans only (no fountain). They use bigger bowls now because lunch is one time through the line. Fresh noodles, chicken and veggies and the sauces are flavorful (use several ladles of the sauces for maximum flavor). Friendly service and clean inside as usual. read more

Worst Mongolian bbq place I've ever been to 3 of us got immediately sick after finishing our food had the worst stomach aches we all almost threw up terrible service the employee pocket watches you makes you not want to get a second plate. read more

This place rocks. I've been here dozens of times and I can easily say their ingredients are fresh. As with all Mongolian BBQ, how the food taste is exactly how you blend your sauces at the end. My way is to double up on the dark sauces at the end for more flavor. read more

Li's Mongolian BBQ - The exterior of the restaurant. - Barbeque Near Me - Carmichael, California

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Li's Mongolian BBQ is our go to place for lunch. We love their options of fresh veggies. The price here is perfect for the amount of you get. With the price of lunch going up throughout the valley, Li's stays still as an affordable place for lunch. My favorite part is the quality of meat ( beef, pork, chicken) which stands out over the other places in town. They have plenty of sauce, garlic, spices, and seasoning you need to customize your plate. I like it very spicy with jalapeño peppers and Sriracha Sauce and a bit of pineapple chunks to add some sweetness. They always have plenty of space, with a clean atmosphere. Their employee have been doing this for a long time and provide excellent service. Your really can't go wrong coming here for lunch or dinner and enjoy a very reasonable priced meal with a great product you create on your own. read more

Li's Mongolian BBQ - One bowl for lunch $11.99. 7/1/2022 - no noodles. - Barbeque Near Me - Carmichael, California

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We are here again with the family for my sons birthday Compared to the buffet at sizzler, this place wins hands down. We feel so much more healthy eating here than sizzler Food and atmosphere was great. If they were not so far, we probably would come here more often Li's Mongolian bbq is probably the best Mongolian style bbq around sacramento. We have been to many and this is numbero uno Service is nice also Highly recommend $10 for 10 years old and under $16 for adults Five star in our books read more

Excellent little hole in the wall and packed with people. The food was very tasty and the choices were good and sauces were excellent. We went to dinner and they had chicken, beef, shrimp, lamb and imitation crab. The price 10.99 all you can eat can't beat that. The restaurant was very busy and about 15 minute wait to build your bowl and 10 minute line to cook. Parking is ok, but come early and it get loud in the restaurant. All in all I thought the choices were good and food was tasty. Definitely will be back. read more

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So happy they are still preparing the Mongolian BBQ grill during these trying covid times. It's been hard to find anywhere in Sacramento that are still providing this. It is for take-only of course, but that's fine. You fill out a form with ingredients you want and the chef prepares it for you! Restaurant is clean and employees are very friendly. Wait time wasn't bad either considering we had 4 orders and there were 3 before us. The food was fantastic! Vegetables were perfectly al dente. I will definitely be coming here again and again and again! read more

Li's Mongolian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Carmichael, California

Not too many Mongolian barbecue's left so I get excited when I find one that's clean and have some fresh veggies. Has a standard frozen meat limited amount of fresh veggies but the majority of them are there. Price is super great read more

By far the best Mongolian BBQ I've ever had! It's been about 5+ years since I've last been to a place like this so I had to ask the hostess how it works and she was so kind and walked me through the process. They have a great selection of meat and veggies. My plate was packed with great flavors, the sauces gave it that extra touch, and I topped it off with peanuts for more crunch. You can either get takeout or eat at the restaurant. If you eat at the restaurant, it's all you can eat for a VERY reasonable price. I wasn't going to pass up on getting a second plate when I went. I definitely ate more than what my stomach could handle but it was so worth it. The food is also prepared very quickly, think fast food but smaller lines and better tasting food! I will definitely come back again! read more

Li's Mongolian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Carmichael, California

Clean and respectful staff Food is awesome! this is my favorite spot to eat at !! Love it read more

This place looks like a hole in the wall, but it is a pretty good food Spot. The selection is good the meat tastesgood as well. I would recommend doubling on all of the sauces and tripling on Li's sauce. Good spot would definitely come back read more

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We were pleasantly surprised with Li's and will definitely be back! It is located in an older strip mall across from Crestview Village Shopping Center. The friendly staff keeps the restaurant clean, buffet-style topping selection stocked, glasses full, and prices low! You get quite a bit for your money here. Weekdays, you'll fill up on soup, rice, salad bar, and all you can eat for less than $10. Weekends and holidays are a few dollars more, but is still only $9.99. Kids prices are low, too. The selection is fresh and plentiful! From tofu to crab and carrots to zucchini, you'll find everything you need for a yummy Mongolian BBQ bowl! The bowls are smaller than many other places, however I like them. I don't feel guilty going for my second round. They offer a salad bar, which I only used for the spinach. It is certainly a hidden gem and perfect for the entire family! read more

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Food very good, service excellent and the place is clean and they keep the food around the food very clean. Hated to drop anything because they're right behind you cleaning it up. If in the area definitely will be back read more

Li's Mongolian BBQ - Mongolian bbq, quite good . - Barbeque Near Me - Carmichael, California

I love Li's Mongolian BBQ! But, for covid- they have to take your order and put together your bowl for you. Which sadly means you can't choose exactly the ratio of ingredients you want in your bowl. Besides that, I love Li's because they have a wide variety of fresh veggies! Their meat is always frozen, but the beef and chicken are tender and juicy. They used to have large and small noodles but this last visit only had small :(. You can also choose the type and amount of sauces you would like to flavor your bowl. I'll definitely be back! read more

Li's Mongolian BBQ - Bowl with extra noodles, carrots, bell peppers, onions, chicken, beef, pork and sesame seeds with a side of rice. $12/ person! - Barbeque Near Me - Carmichael, California

They Stink! Get rid of the Rude Hag upfront and I might go back. Food was ok could of had more flavor

This place is amazing loads of options friendly staff I highly recommend it we've been here several times never disappointed read more

Been here before Covid and was magnificent. Now, very meh. Heads-up - no water chestnuts or bamboo shoots. That alone costs then a star. Hot and sour soup reads missing the sour part. And hot. Service was friendly enough but there was no love after being seated, thus no tip. We did tip the cook however. Canned soda only even with the fountain drink machine in full view. They must be trying to not make profit off soda. Pace was packed enough but obviously I'm notes of a food snob here with so many flattering reviews. Won't be coming here after that last experience sadly. It was my favorite place till now. read more