10/10. Been coming here since I was a child. I have never had issues and have always enjoyed the food. I recommend to everyone in the area--best hole in the wall around!!! read more

The place was horrible there's very little lighting and it's dim when I first walked in no one attended me and I had to find someone to seat me. Then I went to go pick my veggies and all the spoons and the utensils to grab the veggies and sauces were sticky and gross. The floor was full of all the veggies that have fallen and where ever you would stand the floors were sticky. I gave it a chance because I thought the food would be ok good but it was inedible. The pasta was gross the veggies were not pleasing. The whole place just felt greasy. I got up and left because this place was so bad. read more

Horrible place to eat. DIRTY! OVER PRICED! Everything looks really dirty and smells dirty like dirty oil that has been sitting for years. When your food is cooked it even looks black from the dirty thing they are cooking it on. Layers of grease build up where they cook your food. It's also over priced, bowls are small. My meal came with an egg roll and all you can taste was the the oil. They don't even have a good selection of vegetables to add. No flavor! Dirty plates. Old rice. Just horrible overall. read more

I was once mall kid In 90's at that . Arcades , comic shops , and best of all!! food court foods. But in my memory What stood out ? Maybe The smell ? Maybe even the weird round thing they cook everything in. But what was it ? That's right, That will be Mongolian bbq I searched many places Have made so many bowls But without the correct sauces the taste will not be there . But if you do correctly with the right amount and if the food and ingredients are good The taste will be the same Thanks For for step back in Into memory lane read more

Y'all I have great news!!! They are open for take out!!! Whoo whoo!!! Today is day 3 of takeout! Let's keep them in business!!

I love this place. I was pretty excited to have just purchased my home a stone's throw away from here. Been coming here since high school with my bestie, it's so good. Full of flavor and no filler stuff that you don't want in there. Sauce bar 10/10. read more

A true gem of a place that has stayed the same for decades. The food is consistently very good and the employees take a lot of pride in their work. I took my parents here once and they both said it looks the exact same as when they came as teens. The mongolian BBQ is always delicious and their sauce station delivers all the kicks. The side dishes that come with the dinners are always a hit, particularly the egg roll. However, each time I enjoy this place, I fear one report from the health inspector and it will be lights out. I love the place because of its old school feel and quality Mongolian BBQ. The dingy nature is part of the aesthetic so it does not hurt my score at all. It beats out other local mongolian BBQ spots hands down every day of the week. Hope they go back to business as usual once the pandemic gets under control. read more

We use to eat here when we were kids and I finally got a chance to come back here for dinner 2 nights ago and realized nothing has changed. It looks exactly the same. Which is cool and all but man it's very out dated. The reason for 3 stars starts here... The bowls you use to make your meal we're mostly all dirty, like the dishwasher is broken or something is not cleaning things properly. Then we move on to the meats and veggie area and right away you notice half the veggies are missing or "on the way"...then you look closer and realize how messy the entire area is...like there's no one there to wipe things down. Then after that you get to the cook area you see right away how lazy the staff is. I walked up and the cook pointed and told me I can set my plate on the counter and he can clearly see it's a complete mess with food everywhere and he just looks away. After the 3 people ahead of me got their food I though maybe the cook would wipe the counter down and of course....he didn't. The best part of the entire meal was the amazing egg rolls....so delicious! read more

Been coming here for years. Best value and best Mongolian BBQ around. A lot of good and healthy options also.

I have been eating at this restaurant for the past 22 years and I love it. Yes they changed owners around 2005 but everything is still pretty much the same. I think the food is great. I wish they would update the sneeze guard so it would be easier to actually pack your bowl with ingredients. Pro Tip: If they are out of the meat you want just knock on the sliding doors behind the trays. read more

Mongolian Barbeque - Cooking up my massive bowl :) - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

Stop by for a little lunch Great price really enjoyed them cooking my food in front of me it is a very clean place the lady that owns the restaurant is very nice I will be back read more

Yes, folks, it really is as good as it gets with Mongolian BBQ. You'll always be greeted by the (assumed) owner, and rarely is there a long wait for seating. Quick service follows, with combination selections dependent on various finger foods. Lunch visits have the server bring your choice meat in a bowl, dinner has you go to the bar and choose how much meat you want. And of course, there's the all you can eat option for the truly ambitious. The bar has a typical selection of items, and I have never found it lacking in any variety. The liquids is where they really shine: 3 house sauces, oil, curry, 2 pepper, and a few other final additions to really send your dish over the top. Best of all, is they actually have recommendations on what to use! No more guessing if there was too much sauce, or trials to determine adequate combinations! Of the "appetizers", the egg roll reigns supreme, and is one of the best I've had. Wontons and pocket biscuit are always on my plate, but I choose to pass on the fried shrimp as I find them too oily and mushy (typical frozen variety). Bottom line: if you've heard that any other place has the best Mongolian, you owe it to yourself to try it here! read more

I had only come here one time and I have every intention to go back! For the amount of food that you get in a combo meal for the amount that you pay is more than worthwhile and a deal! :) My friend and I went for their lunch... and my first impression was that it's kind of dark indoors and the floors seemed a little dirty. Though- we decided to give it a shot and we chose their combo C ($7.45) and combo B ($6.95). Each getting the Mongolian BBQ, baby eggroll, steamed rice, 2 pocket biscuits (in combo B), and 2 fried shrimp (combo C). First and foremost, the staff seemed sooo friendly and conversational. They were easy to talk to and were helpful in answering any questions and helping make a decision, which is helpful for a person like me who has trouble picking. :p FYI, when you're ordering your BBQ- they ask you what kind of meat you want, which can be chicken, beef, pork, or turkey. Like I said- I have problems choosing, so I just said screw it- I want all of em. The gave me just as much as my friend- just a little bit of everything. Also- what was REALLY interesting to me was that there was a sign that allows you to control or direct where your flavors are going to go. If you wanted it to be spicy: mild, medium, hot, or deathly hot...there was a chart showing how many spoonfuls you'd want to put in. I decided to go with super spicy and it was delicious. I found that the chart was extremely helpful in guiding the flavors to be exactly what I expected it to be. The pocket biscuits were definitely different from what I was expecting. I thought it was supposed to be some sort of bean bun, but it was literally a bun that was a pocket. So, my friend and I had fun eating it in different ways by stuffing the pocket or using it like a pita. It is pretty tasty with the BBQ and the sesame on the bun added a great nutty taste. The eggrolls were pretty standard and really oily. They originally do not come with any sauce, but I did dip them in the shrimp sauce which gave it a great kick as the sauces were a sweet and sour sauce and a spicy mustard. Overall- I am pleasantly pleased with this place and really wish to come back soon. There are a number of different combos, including an all you can eat option which ranges from $10-12. ($10 for lunch). Great, great place. read more

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I LOVE this place! My family and I have been coming here for 10+ years. The food is delicious and you can't beat the lunch prices. The pita pockets and egg rolls are my favorite. I don't care for the soup, and I don't like shrimp so I can't recommend those. Preparing your meat can be a bit tricky but I believe I've perfected this step over the years. The main thing to remember is you CANNOT be afraid to season the meat. I prefer seasoning the meat BEFORE adding the veggies. This allows the meat to marinate for a bit. I drown the meat with everything except for the "C" seasoning. If you overflow the bowl, you're doing it right, just be sure to wipe up the mess with the napkins on top of the sneeze guard. With this much marinade, the veggies will get seasoned during the cooking process. Another tasty tip: cut open one end of the pita and stuff it with your rice and meat mixture. I add Siracha and that sweet sauce in the red bottle, and it's amazing!! I'll admit, in all this time, the decor hasn't changed at all, but they did have new flooring samples for guests to vote on so I'm guessing some change is on the way. Some of the tables in the booths are a bit slanted, and the lighting isn't great. Also, the men in the back have a tendency to gawk at the female patrons. Aside from these issues, this place is great. read more

Mongolian Barbeque - Lunch combo B - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

Came here to try the establish out. Will never go back. Very old and dirty to me. Meats were all mixed up when I went a while back. They have kitchen items randomly on a few tables tucked away in the back. Very out of date and gloomy set up too. Food was just ok. Didn't have many sauces like other places. For the price, you're better off going somewhere else. read more

According to my friend, "how can you be a Mongolian BBQ place and not have teriyaki sauce?" The price is decent for the amount of food you get but it's not top quality food. The restaurant is dark and dim with a dungeon door welcoming you inside. The self serve vegetable looked like it was hit by a tornado. And to end the meal, their fortune cookie cut my gums. That was the last straw for me. But the service was nice and friendly so they have that going for them. read more

Mongolian Barbeque - I wish I could pack more in/on - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

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Hole-in-the-wall, family-ran "mongolian BBQ" place. They're kind of that place that every mall has with the mongolian noodles, but they have an AYCE option, and you don't have to get noodles with your frozen beef/chicken/pork and it's like a stir-fry dish. The AYCE option comes with pocket biscuit (烧饼), and they're pretty good and authentic (Chinese). Although the place doesn't have very inspiring decor and everything looks very homey, the food is definitely good enough for another visit back. I'd definitely recommend. read more

I have loved going to this restaurant for 35 years! The interior has not changed but neither has the food! I will drive out of my way to eat at this place! I highly recommend trying it if you are ever in the area! read more

Great quality food and awesome customer service. Nice family environment. Our family has come here for the past 18 years and my wife even before that. And the quality has been the same throughout the years. read more

This place has 30 tables and has only a few customers and still has you waiting without a table at the front door for another 40 min and the place looks calm not busy at all. Don't expect customer service they'll come when they want too. read more

I've been eating here for over 20 years. It's a small, dark restaurant that honestly doesn't appear to be much, but my gosh I love their food! I've never had to wait an extremely long time to be seated which I appreciate since I always go there very hungry! Their hot tea is delicious and I always get their #2 because it's perfect for what I enjoy. I can never go there without getting extra orders of pocket bread (stuff your food in them, it's delicious!) and extra egg rolls! You have a variety of meats to choose from, along with different veggies and you can make your meal as simple or creative and spicy as you want! I cannot wait for them to reopen because I miss their food so much. read more

Hits the spot every time. Never any complaints. Nice people. I try to go at least once a week. Amazing doesn't even begin to describe their food read more

I always wait to drive by here to stop and have an amazing meal. So good and great service. The all you can eat is

Food and service is good. Cleanliness could use some improvement. I had to ask for a different cup when my lemonade came out with some grime on the rim. There were a few little black bugs (not sure what kind) strolling around the restaurant. I've been here several times and never had an issue with cleanliness before. If you're willing to sacrifice a little sanitation I would highly recommend their delicious food. Unfortunately, I value my health too much to eat here again. read more

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I've been going to this place since I was in high school. So many memories and so many unforgettable get togethers. Every close friend that I know has been here with me. Every time a good friends band has come through town on tour, we have brought them here. This place never disappoints. Always amazing service and the food has always been spot on. I don't know when they added noodles, but they do have them now. I remember for the longest time they only had the rice pockets. But no complaint on my side. The price has gone up in 15 years, but of course that's expected. I can't believe that through the pandemic this place has made it through and I can't be happier. It will always have a special place in my heart (funny thing about my heart, it's located in my stomach). My go to will always be a mix of beef and pork. Add some pineapples and now some noodles, and boom!! Amazingness! I will be going here till their door closes and I hope that I will never see that in my lifetime!! Always 5 stars to Mongolian Barbecue!!! read more

I read several of the reviews BEFORE going to this restaurant. Several opinions talked about the cleanliness and presentation. I shrugged them off because I "assumed" people were just being overly critical. Yeah... now I believe they were actually being overly polite and conservative in their reviews. Everything that has been said about the "food area," the floors, the tables, and the environment in general is absolutely accurate! Additionally, the menus are even a little suspect! As far as "flavor..." well, honestly... I think you'll be happier eating "Panda Express," for real!! read more

Pretty much my favorite restaurant of all time. Been coming here since I was 3 or 4 and it never disappoints. Glad to see this iconic landmark still standing best egg rolls and pocket bread in the biz read more

This has to be one of my favorite places to eat in the IE. best "mongolian" type of food places out there. Its one of those hidden gems people talk about. Really good meat selection and wide variety of sides to add to your dish. And great prices for all you can eat or single dish. The pocket bread is awesome. read more

We go here all the time, it's delicious! Ppl who work here all very nice. Never been disappointed! Love the sesame pockets the meals come with. There's always a table available and the line is never that long. Always a slam dunk! read more

Food is delicious definitely worth going very nice quiet ambiance during the weekdays , so glad I found out about this place wouldn't have noticed it at first but happy I did! Got full so took to go my mom also loved it here read more

I have always loved this place and it hasn't changed. Service could be a little more attentive but the food is good quality and I love the pocket biscuits. Service is fast. read more

Mongolian Barbeque - Beef and broccoli - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

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This place is an authentic and delicious Mongolian BBQ place. It's run by Chinese people, which makes it more legit to me. There's a line of fresh ingredients (meat, vegetables, and sauces), and you essentially make your own specially tailored combination of deliciousness. For meats, you can choose from thinly sliced chicken, turkey, pork, or beef (which they hand-slice themselves in the back). There's also a lot of fresh vegetables to choose from like bell peppers, carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, etc (which I particularly enjoyed). They also offer sauce combinations to jazz up your dish. You then hand your bowl of fresh ingredients to the cook and he cooks it right in front of you. I would also highly recommend the fried shrimp. The breading is delicious and light, and it comes out piping hot! I would also recommend the pocket bun. You can fill your pocket bun with your dish and it's a yummy little sandwich. Free parking is located next to the restaurant. read more

This place is the best! I love coming here, the egg rolls are very tasty I always order more on the side. I love how we can add how much of each sauce we want on our dish , and the hot sake is good for cool weather. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. read more

Food is great as usual Service could be faster, but they were smiling Go for lunch. Prices are lower and you get too much food to eat at one time anyway. Make for some GREAT leftovers read more

From the depths of Claremont, in the middle of the block A Mongolian BBQ with pork, beef, and chicken in stock There isn't any lamb, but it's still the same All you can eat, fill your bowls with no shame If you follow me, follow me, please don't trip The place needs an upgrade and it's easy to skip Old interior and furniture is like taking a step back Not all fancy but it's not all whack Customers are messy because they ain't holdin back The meat and vegetable station can look like a maniac It's like that and as a matter of fact [rat-tat-tat-tat] Be neat and don't hesitate to put the thongs and spoons back No teriyaki sauce but follow the script The garlic, lobster and house sauce you must equip What's the name? Mongolian BBQ! It's the bow to the wow, employees are servin Yiggy yes y'allin, a hello when you come in I can eat the sesame pockets like everyday But it's gotta be fresh cuz there's no other way With that said, Yelpers can get with this There's no better place in Claremont so you can get with that The sweet and sour sauce I just can't stop Combined with the sriracha I use it alot What's the name? Mongolian BBQ! read more

You come in and choose the combo you want to eat based on the sides that you choose. You then walk to the back of the restaurant and pick up a bowl and load it with everything you want. Choose your meat: Turkey, Chicken, Beef, Pork. So the key to getting more meat is once in the bowl use a napkin(to not contaminate the food I suppose) to push down on the meat so that there is a lot more space for the veggies. Mind you, this meat is just sitting out on a freezing table next to the vegetables and spices. Anyways, next up after the meats is the vegetables and noodles and then the spices and oils. They give you the recipe to make your dish a little spicy, medium spicy and very spicy. After everything is in the bowl give it to the chef to grill it on the huge skillet. The food is ready within minutes and you're on your way. The service I feel is pretty good and the employees are extremely kind and helpful. I just can't get passed the fact that I became ill after eating this food. Almost immediately I got sick, and I don't know if I'm to blame the meat just being out in the open like it is or if it's the veggies and oils being in the open like they are. Maybe it's the fact that the kitchen doesn't appear to be very sanitary despite the A grade that I saw. read more

Very nice little restaurant! Came here for the first time because it was highly recommended by a friend. I was not disappointed, the staff was very helpful, assisted me on how to go about, the cook was extremely helpful and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious! I met a local who said she has been coming here for 30 years and loves it! read more

I've been coming here for almost 20 years. When I started boarding school in the area, it was literally the first meal I had before I stepped on campus and it was the last meal I had right after I walked for graduation. I continued to make trips there throughout college and it is my mandatory pitstop whenever I drive to Vegas. In the past 17 years, Mongolian BBQ hasn't changed one single bit...and that's a really good thing. (EDIT: One thing that's changed is the mens restroom is much nicer now.) There are two things that make this Mongolian BBQ place stand out from the rest -- the house sweet & sour sauce, and the pocket biscuits. The house sweet & sour sauce is great on everything there: the eggrolls, the fried wontons, and the entree you customize. The pocket biscuits are awesome too; they are ALWAYS served fresh. Why are they called "pocket biscuits"? Because you nibble off one of the edges and get to stuff your Mongolian BBQ inside of it. It took me a few years to figure that out and I constantly see other customers not eating it properly. If you end up liking the pocket biscuits as much as I do, just get the all-you-can-eat option so you can get it as much as you want. One pro tip from a 17-year loyal customer: To maximize the amount of food you get with you entree, fill up your bowl with meat, then use a napkin (conveniently provided at the prep station) to compact the meat into the bowl. If you get a basic dinner option, you'll be surprised how much food you can stuff into your one bowl. read more

Anyways if you been around nice restaurants... Then this WILL BE YOUR WORSE MISTAKE EVER! Vegetable bar super dirty and not a lot of vegetables.... You have to put your own seasoning which obviously... People don't know how to serve themselves so it's a MESS and obviously the workers can not be coming and cleaning every single time someone makes a mess. Once you get to the frying part... Take a look at the INTERIOR of the kitchen... Dirty walls... Old TEXTURE OF THE WALL... Falling and dirty Nasty floor... Old floor... NOT NICE... Like it has his black type of floor... Which tile will look so much better... OLD KITCHEN UTENSILS JUST everything IS HORRIBLE. The only good about this place is that the people who work are nice but gosh! I never been to a place like this. It's just horrible. And remember... OLD DIRTY KITCHEN..OLD FLOORING MEANS DIRTY NASTY FOOD. Obviously the people who think this restaurant is GREAT are just as CHEAP AS THE RESTAURANT. read more

I just had lunch here. The last time I ate lunch here was in 1987 while I was a boarding student at the Webb Schools. The wrestling team had a dinner here. So you know I'm biased. Even the crappiest food cannot compete when mixed with a teaspoon of nostalgia. Now I will try to be objective. The place is raw. Definitely carries an inland vibe. The entrance with a single wooden door painted yellow reminds me of the dive bars I used to spy with wonder when I was a kid. The interior is definitely a child of the early 80s before the advent of the splashed paint motif, and pastel nuance of a Nagel print. It's a place a pre-baby boomer would have eaten, and I am almost certain that their loose change can be dug from behind the vinyl cushions of the booths. This place is based on the same style as the Ghengis Khan fast food restaurants some of you have probably seen at your local mall. Here's the deal. The waitress seats you at a table. From the menu you order one of several different meal combinations. What differentiates them seems to be the side dishes: fried shrimp, fried wonton, rice, sesame fried pita. Then you choose your meat: Chicken Pork Beef Turkey? Yes Virginia. There is not only a Santa Claus, but there is, as unlikely as it would seem, also turkey on the menu of a Mongolian BBQ. Far as I know, Turkeys are not indigenous to Mongolia. But I leave it to you, dear reader, to look it up on Wikipedia which by the way, though useful, is not rigorously peer-reviewed. but I digress... The waitress brings you a bowl full of your chosen meat. You take the wide spoon they give you and smash that son-of-a-bitch down as far as your can. You compress it until your carpal tunnel screams with painful delight. Then you go to the veggie bar and do your best to heap as many vegetables as you can on top: sliced bell peppers, bean sprouts, carrots, shredded cucumber, mushrooms, water cress, and so forth. At the end of the bar you ladle a few shots of oil, house sauce, and spice into that leaning tower and hand it under a transparent bullet-proof lexan panel to a fellow manning what I assume to be a Mongolian stove. This fellow takes your hard work and flips it onto a round heated surface about three feet across. From your vantage, you watch the juices sizzle and boil. If you didn't put the right amount of oil and such into the bowl, then the cook lets you know by splashing a little more. The Mongolians are a very subtle people. Part of their charm no doubt. After it's cooked up good and proper, the cook uses this amazing, long knife-spatula (where can I get one of those?) to scrape the contents onto a fresh plate. All that's left is to eat it up. I would say, for me at least, that this is the sort of place I would hit maybe once a month, or every other month. But there are a bunch of regulars there so, good for them. I give this place five stars because it's got a lot of personality. And we all know that personality goes a long way. Enjoy. Go! read more