We gave this place a try and really liked it. The restaurant has a parking lot away from El Camino Real and the entrance is located on the parking lot side of the building. In theory, you should only have two shots at piling up your bowls, but I don't think they are that strict. They provide some helpful recipes of sauce to put over your meats, veggies and noodles. The guys running the grill have it down and the person helping at the tables is pretty friendly. Steamed rice and a soft serve ice cream machine is available as well. Dinner price is a bit more than lunch, but we felt we got good value. read more

MP Mongolian BBQ is well priced for quality Mongolian food. We heard about this location from their first location (Su's Mongolian BBQ) and wanted to try this location out! There's plenty of parking and the restaurant itself has plenty of seating. Upon entering, staff was welcoming and friendly. They offered to explain the instructions on how to build the bowls for barbecuing. A table will be assigned ahead of time and set with water mugs and utensils. There is a large variety of ingredients to build your mongolian bbq bowl such as baby corn, mushrooms, onions, and more. In case of indecision, there are posted instructions for a sauce recipe in the sauce area. All items chosen end up on the grill at the end and returned back to you in a singular large bowl. If desired, there are extra seasoning add ons at the end. Free soft serve is included with the meal. Always great to have dessert at the end! I'll definitely be back. Lots of love to this location! read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I finally got to eat here! I came with some co-workers yesterday during lunch and we had a good time. First off, the lunch price is at $21.99, and this includes two trips to the buffet although they allow a third trip in which they don't state because lots of people tend to go over what they want and don't finish. The restaurant is clean, and the owner's make sure they're wiping the buffet bar often. It looks as if the husband does the cooking while the wife goes around checking on tables and guests, etc. I would also like to thank Jenny, one of the employees, for being so nice and treating us like family. She gave us knowledge about the place and its history, etc. They have most of everything you'd typically want in a Mongolian buffet bar except I wish they had lamb as a lunch item as opposed to just dinner. The food is cooked fresh and hot! I love that they have additional condiments such as sesame oil, teriyaki sauce, and more to add into your bowl. I do think they should also include fried rice, soup, and other hot items as part of the experience to draw-in more customers. The old Mongolian BBQ spot in Santa Clara used to have all this and they were so popular and loved. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed this place and will definitely come back again for lunch. It's so delicious and can't wait to come back. read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I came in on a Friday night to get some Mongolian BBQ. It had been awhile since I'd been here and there had been a few changes. I love Mongolian BBQ and this place is consistently good. The prices have gotten higher, and they limit you to two times at the buffet, so you need to make sure you fill each bowl as much as you can! Two full bowls of food is plenty for me though. First, you need two bowls when you go up to the buffet. They get full fast, so fill one up with noodles and meat and then the other bowl with vegetables! Two full bowls of raw and cold foods will shrink down to just one bowl of food when cooked. They also give you rice and soft serve ice cream for dessert. They used to have spring rolls and a few other sides available, but it seems they've done away with that. The price of this is $25.99 on weekends, and slightly less expensive on weeknights. It was definitely pricier than our last visit, but that's to be expected. I did two separate sauce recipes. I tried the curry and I did their House Mongolian BBQ sauce. Once you give the cooks your bowls then they quickly cook it all on their enormous grill surface. Being able to design your dish is part of the fun with Mongolian BBQ. I wish there were more Mongolian BBQ places in the Bay Area like this! read more

So we came here after a few of our coworkers hyped it up. I can now respectively say the hype was in fact genuine. It was super clean tasty and the service was very helpful and sat us essentially right away. You come in and from the start get two bowls. There is a method to be had but I'll let you try it for yourself. I do recommend the jalepeno be added it gives it a great kick read more

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We arrived around 6:30 and there wasn't a lot of people in general. I'm not sure how busy it can get, but it was nice and quiet when we were there. The veggie selection isn't as plentiful compared to other Mongolian bbq I've been to in the past but I really only get broccoli in mine so nbd. I'm very happy with the sauce selection, garlic and oyster sauce all the way. Topped it with some sesame oil after it was cooked. I like how you can get 2 bowls in one trip, that way I can have more noodles and not have to play the balance game in one bowl. There's ice cream available, which I didn't have given how stuffed I was from eating all day. There's a drink fridge which you can grab your own drink. You pay for your meal when you walk out. read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This was my first time trying this place out! I was pleasantly surprised by the awesome food! You don't find these joints as much as there used to be, but if you like Mongolian BBQ you have to check this place out! You get two trips to the food bar and they cook the food in front of you. They have a variety of meats: chicken, beef, pork and lamb! They have lots of veggies for you to use and I love that they had pineapples! They had all the sauces and oils you need to make your food delicious! I highly recommend you check this place out if you are in the Menlo Park area. They also had vanilla soft serve that tastes just like McDonald's! Mind blown! This gem is located in a plaza next to BevMo, Big 5 and Staples! It looks to be family owned. Show them some love! I will definitely be back! read more

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Came here for the first time. The staff was friendly and attentive. I came with a group of 6 and had no issues getting seated quickly. The food was good but a little pricey. I still recommend giving it a try. read more

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If you love Su's Mongolian near Santa Clara University, you'll love MP Mongolian. When I found this place, I was curious to see how it compared. Little did I know, they're practically the same place! When I asked the owner, she said her sister owns Su's Mongolian! Therefore, their food taste and quality is exactly the same. This place however seems newer and slightly more modern. The lines are not too bad at all! There is also plenty of seating! The exterior looks like it would be part of an industrial business area, and it has a lot of parking! Service was good and I had my water refilled right away. There is also an all you can eat self serve soft serve machine with really milky tasting soft serve. When making my bowl, I always go with the 1st timer recipe for sauce. It's the flavor I prefer, however you can tailor it to your preference. My partner always makes a bowl with just the pineapple juice to make his bowl sweeter and more bulgogi tasting. This place is my jam! read more

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I have to be honest, I was thrown off by their two trip limit. But after going once I fully understand why they put that limit. The food quality has been consistent, and it honestly tastes the same as a couple years ago! The staff are friendly and there is a lot of sitting room, even though the restaurant itself is a little small. I would highly suggest going here! read more

I've been here a few times now and every visit hits the spot. The food is always fresh, and you can load up your bowl exactly how you like it -- tons of veggies, noodles, meats, and their sauces are flavorful and hit that perfect sweet and spicy balance if you mix it right. Watching them cook your bowl on the huge grill is part of the fun! The staff is super friendly and keeps the place clean and well-stocked. They're quick to clear tables, refill drinks, and make sure everything runs smoothly even when it gets busy. The all-you-can-eat option is 100% worth it if you come hungry -- just pace yourself because it's easy to go overboard with how good everything tastes. I also appreciate that they have rice, soup, and even little sesame bread pockets on the side. read more

Beware: they charge you if you want to take leftovers home. Definitely not coming back here again. Came here on a whim on the way home from the airport, should've just gone straight home. Buffet options are very limited. Ingredients are either unwashed (skip the mushrooms, they had dirt still on them) or not washed well. The sauce options used for both before and after cooking are all bland and tasted stale. Service was disappointing. The cook and servers all stared us down while we were grabbing our food. Felt like they were watching us to see how much food we put into our bowls (because god forbid paying customers take the amount of food they want... at a buffet). Cherry on top? The extra charge for the to-go box. It's not even the amount, it's the principle of the matter. For the first time in my life, I'm being charged for a to-go box to take home LEFTOVERS. The lady (same one who rang us up) seemed to not understand that yes, people take leftovers home. When I asked for a box, she was very confused. We had over half of the bowl left too. I even pointed to the bowl to show her and she still didn't seem to understand. Do they eat their customers' leftovers, is that why she was confused? I genuinely do not understand her reaction to such a standard request at a restaurant. The place was decently clean. Nothing to write home about. Editing to add: they also calculate tip based on the total, not subtotal on their POS system. Be sure to double check the tip so you're not paying tip on the sales tax. So frustrating when restaurants do this. Such a shady and dishonest way to do business. read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - I've never been charged for taking leftovers home. Flabbergasted. - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken 3 slightly too dry Broccoli, Celery, Spinach, Coriander, Onions, Pineapple 3 shrinks a lot, complements the meats Egg Noodles 3 absorbs the sauce well Tofu 3 firm Curry Sauce 2 can't taste the curry Egg Rolls 3 veggie, deep fried, crispy, slightly greasy Soft-serve Ice-cream 3 creamy, not too sweet read more

make your own Mongolian bbq noodle bowl. You get 4 bowls, 2 trips for 25$ which is a pretty good deal, but it's only for dine in. Free ice cream and rice whenever you please and there's no time limit for you to finish your food. You can only take the first round of food togo and the second round if you stay to eat you can't take it togo. Weird concept, but makes sense to encourage customers to dine in. There's free refills on only fountain drinks, but make sure to ask for the fountain coke instead of just saying coke because last time they gave us a canned coke and we had no idea they had fountain drinks with free refills. The staff's friendly, but can barely speak english, they have a young boy working the cashier who is kind and helps to translate. Overall bee here a couple times, food is good if you're looking for a place to eat with a big serving and ambiance is okay, spacious, but a little loud. 8.5/10 read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - Make your own Mongolian BBQ bowl - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I thought this place was not bad. It's a little expensive like $25+ per person on weekends but I thought the food was pretty decent. It's a buffet but you can only go up like twice during your visit. You do get two bowls per visit which is actually a lot of food. The buffet bar had noodles and lots of meats and veggies. There was white rice on the side table if you wanted that and it's not cooked with the rest of your food. There was a nice variety of oils and sauces that you could use for the bowl and they had some premade combination recipes if you didn't know what to do. The food was not bad. The flavors reminded me of good takeout Chinese food from the East Coast! I like my food a little spicy so I had added some of the chili oil and thought it was great. I also like my food on the oilier side so I tried to add in more oil. read more

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. The options of proteins, veggies, and sauces were amazing and fit various food preferences. The food was made in such a fast manner and tasted amazing. The service was fast and nice. And you get vanilla soft serve ice cream included with the meal! Overall, highly recommend trying this place, they definitely just earned a lifetime customer! read more

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This place was good but pricey. They do not have any discounts (military/senior etc). The pricing is $25 per person but with tax is about $55. You walk in and they have small bowls in which you can grab 2 bowls to fill up your meat, veggies, sauces etc and set them in a number for them to be cooked. Make sure you get plenty of meat because they shrink bigtime. They have a guildline of a idea of what liquids to put such a vinegar, garlic etc. I thought wow that seems like a lot of liquid but it all cooks off and quickly. Then they have some other sauces you can top it with. You can go back for seconds but thats it so fill your bowl up. They do have rice by where they have the ice cream machine if you want that. Employees were pretty friendly and the lady said she has another one in Santa Clara. read more

Plaza parking is available Come hungry! Haha I'd consider this a bang for your buck given the Menlo Park/Palo Alto area Mongolian BBQ is one of my favorite dishes and it's always my go-to if it's available in shopping malls so I'm happy to see there's a restaurant dedicated specifically to it Once you walk in, you're greeted by the owner (I believe) and to the right is when you begin the process! 2 rounds total ($23.xx dinner price and additional $11 I believe per round afterwards) 4 bowls max, essentially - one to hold all your veggies - one to hold all your noodles and proteins I love the variety they offer for proteins such as lamb and tofu Me and bb were left feeling stuffed by the end of the night Would recommend if you're wanting a cheap eats in the area and will be back to bring my brother too hehe read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Good spot. First visit in a a long time (before the COVID pandemic). They changed from all you can eat to 2 trips per person limit. They do monitor that and food waste and could charge an additional charge so just be mindful when you do get your food. Food itself is good (frozen meat rolls/fresh veggies) and has a pretty good selection. Fair price and quick service. read more

I've been to this place twice, and I really enjoy it! You can't really go wrong with Mongolian BBQ! The ingredients here are fresh. It's exactly what you would expect. When you enter you take two bowls. One for meat, and one for everything else. They have a wide selection of proteins, noodles, and vegetables. After you season to your liking with the various sauces, one of the staff members will cook up your food. After you finish, you can then have one more round (2 more bowls). This place offers free rice and ice cream as well. When you're done eating, you pay at the front. Overall, it's a really solid place. The place has a large parking lot and it doesn't seem to get too busy, so you'll definitely not need to wait. read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I was craving this place after going to another Mongolian grill that just didn't hit the spot. This place is super efficient! I would recommend to always go thru the line with 2 bowls especially since it is no longer all you can eat and your only able to make 2 rounds. Lots of dipping sauces to change up the flavor so it doesn't get boring! Don't forget the ice cream machine on the back side wal! read more

Great spot for tasty Mongolian BBQ in Menlo Park. The staff are friendly, the space is large, and the sauce mix options are fun, they even give 4+ clear sauce recipes. I left full and happy. Bonus: they offer white rice and ice cream on the side. Definitely worth checking out. read more

We wanted to try a new Mongolian BBQ place so we made a reservation at MP Mongolian BBQ on Saturday, 4/19/25. The Host, Dave, greeted us and walked us through how it works. 2 bowls per person, two times through the line if you want 2nds are included in the price. Along with steamed rice and desert soft-serve if you still have room. He also let us know the extras we could get for an additional price (drinks, spring rolls, etc). The restaurant is very clean and the choices are plentiful. The food was delicious and, the staff were all very nice and attentive. We will definitely be back again, and I would recommend MP Mongolian BBQ to anyone looking for great food at a very reasonable price! read more

Great value for all you can eat Mongolian. Been here for years, just as good as ever.

My husband Looooves coming here. Anytime we are in the area this is the first place he asks to go. We decided to bring my sister and her family since they were in town dropping off my nephew for his first weekend at college. They've never had it before as well and really enjoyed being able to create their own bowls. It truly is a no nonsense place so don't expect anything flashy. Just walk in, get your bowls ready with your fav options, and go eat! Prices are fair and it really is worth it if you love to eat for cheap! read more

I had a terrible experience. It was my first and last time at this restaurant. Upon arrival, I told them it was my first time there. I asked if it was a buffet, if I could eat as much as I wanted. The lady told me YES, but told me not to waste the food, and I said YES! My friend and I ate very little the first and second time because it shrank while cooking. When we went a third time to order my friend dish, we were told it was the last one they could serve. Furthermore, one of the ladies came to confirm that we couldn't order more. I felt offended. When I went to pay, there was a sign next to the register that said "weekday buffet." It bothers me even more because we asked for free food upon entering. I was embarrassed, and I never asked for free food. I reassured the waitress and cashier, who were the same people who had prepared our food, and I told them it was my first and last time there. I've never felt so humiliated. Besides, the food was good. Never again :( read more

We really like Mongolian BBQ. I eat in for lunch sometimes, and get take-out for dinner for myself and my husband. The selection of vegetables (cabbage, onions, spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts, chilis, broccoli and a bunch I have forgotten) is excellent, and the selection of meats in nice thin shreds (pork, chicken, beef, and shrimp if you want) and noodles is great, too, and seasonings, you can create a really healthy and delicious meal once you learn the seasoning combinations that you like. They do a great job of cooking it too, just perfect. And quick! There is nothing elegant about the place, but the people who run it are very nice, and especially happy to see returning customers. I even rather like the soft-serve ice cream once in a while. read more

I have been coming here for over 10+ years now they are nice and you pick how spicy or salty you want it! Ice cream machine for the DUB after a fire meal! For sauce I put everything besides the oyster and curry sauce pass on that trust me! read more

On the pricier side ($23 for weekend) for the limited meat choices (chicken, beef, pork, lamb): no shrimp or fish included in that price. Wish the shrimp was included. They restrict two trips per person: and for them to keep track, they don't clear the finished bowls (or refill water). The taste was good. We went with the curry flavour (with extra garlic; some chilli paste and substituted oil with hot oil): it was perfect for us. The ingredients seems to be good. Vanilla ice cream included in the price. The place was empty for the entire time. The ambience is fine. read more

Mongolian BBQ places are harder to find nowadays and often come with some odd caveats. For MP Mongolian BBQ, the oddities are the two-bowl limit and no sides. Still, two bowls is a lot and there's still soft-serve! I stopped by here for dinner and I will say, you will not leave hungry if you go here. For each round, you get two bowls. One bowl for the meats, one bowl for the noodles and veggies. You can pack quite a lot into each bowl. - Meats: Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Pork - Veggies: Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach, Broccoli, Bean Sprouts, Jalapeños, Parsley, Tofu and a few more - Oils/Sauces are quite varied, and there are a few recipes suggested to create such combinations as "Mongolian Beef," "Curry Chicken," and more Two bowls was definitely enough and the vanilla soft-serve was a good way to finish the meal. Total price: ~$22. read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - Mongolian Bowl - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Stopped by for lunch after we had some training in the area. It's in a strip mall so we were easily able to find parking. It's very honor system as you go in and you start putting together your bowl. You can get two bowls at a time and go up twice. If you go us more than twice, I think it was $10 more each time. The staff set up a table for you. You get complementary water and then they have a refrigerator where you can grab something if you want a soft drink or another drink. And then you pay at the end, when you leave. I hope they're watching people or you're honest when you go up to pay, as you just say what you got. I like that they let you have two medium sized bowls. I liked to use one for the noodles and one for the protein and veggies. I wasn't sure which one to put the sauces in. And they also have like a recipe for sauces, if you weren't sure. For the meats, they had chicken, pork and beef. Lamb is available at dinnertime, I believe. For the veggies and other ingredients, lots of variety - broccoli, onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, bean sprouts, etc. Then they will cook it for you on the big round cooktop. We had two people cooking when we went. And depending on the line, it can be a few minutes to 15 minutes in line. The only cook it for a few minutes - it's super quick and they will put in in one large bowl for you. My first bowl was pretty spicey even though I didn't add any chili to mine. My dining companions agreed. The spice must've been on the cooktop. For my second bowl, it was much better - not spicy at all. Hopefully they clean it regularly. And you can add more sauce if it's not flavorful for you. I really liked it - tasty and easy and totally customizable. This place is def not great for people with allergies - everything is very communal. At the end we had some complementary vanilla soft serve. Delicious. Paid and left. It's $20 per person before tax and tip. read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - My bowl - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This place is a gem!! Ever since my boyfriend's and I favorite Mongolian place was permanently closed, we were looking for something familiar. I found this place that was recommended and we are SO happy to find our new to go place to eat AYCE Mongolian food! The veggies are fresh, service is good, and the food here is great! It's a bit of a drive to go to Menlo Park but the drive is always worth it. If you want to order egg rolls, I believe it is 0.75 each! Overall, we are definitely coming back here for more to satisfy our cravings! read more

For everyone visiting this place, acknowledge that "Mongolian BBQ" is NOT Mongolian. It's completely different cuisine and culture. Good Chinese food tho. read more

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. WORST and RUDEST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED. We went here excited and ate our first bowl and then were looking forward to getting our next bowl to go. because the sign clearly says they charge after 3 or more trips. Not knowing this establishment had some ulterior motive of some sort. We noticed that the three individuals working there were staring at us while we were going back for seconds ( knowing they were going to charge us with no warning whatsoever) However, AFTER getting our food cooked, the older lady server told us it would be $10 for a to go box and walked up to our table and yelled at us saying "DONT WASTE FOOD" "NO FREE TO GO BOXES. Obviously, we're not going to waste our food, because we wanted to take it home..,, also, it doesn't say that we will be charged an additional $10 for a to go box for the 2nd trip. The sign said they charged after 3 or more trips. When we brought that up to them, they just gave us a blank stare, a shoulder shrug and told us to pay. Then the lady kept telling us "NO I WROTE IN ON THE SIGN" Like what sign??? Cause clearly we're not reading the same sign correctly... The cook and the younger (mid 40s) lady who checked us out at the end could be seen talking shit about us and laughing when we were about to leave, because somehow they were able to SCAM us into paying $37 total for ONE bowl and the to go box ($10 extra charge) THE ABSOLUTE WORST THING ABOUT IT, is we've came here once before and we physically watched them give these men free LARGE to go boxes to put their food in instead of sitting in to eat. If you're going to show favoritism to certain customers, don't make it obvious to for other customers to blatantly witness that. We were being so nice at first and asking kindly, and they still treated us horribly. They clearly need a lesson on talking to customers properly. THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS ALREADY NOT GETTING ANY BUSINESS, and now I see why. OH ONE MORE THING, while they were taking our food away, the older lady proceeeded to take a picture of my friend's bowl, that she wasn't able to take in the to go box because we needed to fill all the food in the one TINY ass box they gave us. Honestly, we felt like they were only being rude to us and felt like they tag teamed us and probably thinking we weren't gonna pay, but we still did after being mistreated. I hope they shut this place down. We will not be coming back here at all and I really hope people continue not to give these scam artists any more business. read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - The tiny a$$ to go box they gave us for an extra charge of $10 !!! - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This is my go to if I am hungry. You definitely will not leave hungry. They did change some of there appetizers to be a charge instead of free. I am sure this is because all of the losses during COVID. They used to have sweet and sour pork, fried wonton, donut holes (I used to put them in the bowl and pour my ice cream on the - yum yum) You can go back twice (hack - press meat down so you can get more in the bowl). This is fun for the family, especially if you have hungry teens. read more

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My coworkers and I came on our lunch break to enjoy some delicious food. We entered and we formed a line from picking up our plate and/or bowl for ingredients. Once you go down the buffet line of ingredients (pick a protein and then your veggies), there are several flavors, seasonings, sauces to choose from. Thankfully, they have suggested list of flavors to mix up for your meal. Once you are done with your selections, the chef then takes your ingredients and cooks it. The server assigns your seats with water all set up at your table. I loved my meal. Well cooked and great flavor. Very filling in just one bowl. Make sure you also save from room for their frozen yogurt/ice cream. EnJOY. read more

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shut this place down. that's all i'm going to say. I have been running to the bathroom with a messed up stomach for the past week now. Someone call the health department because I feel like they cross contaminate their food or don't fully cook the food properly. Also, customer service is actually horrendous. Also, when i went to the bathroom in the restaurant, they keep a lot of their things (that are not all used for the bathroom) in a shelf in the bathroom. Why are the plastic bags used for to go boxes stored in the bathroom?????!!!! YUCK. The staff are rude and need to learn people skills or learn to be kind to EVERYONE not just particular customers. read more

It is NOT an all you can eat place anymore. The quality at this Mongolian BBQ has declined significantly. It is likely the ownership has changed. $23 for dinner or weekend but they are limiting you to two trips only. Tiny bowls. Each additional trip is $10 extra per trip. Basically means $11.50 for each bowl. Ridiculous expensive when it is not even delicacy. Furthermore, they removed all the hot entree which used to be free. This is essentially the most expensive and stingy Mongolian BBQ place I have ever been to. read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - The quality at this Mongolian BBQ has declined significantly. It is no longer an all you can eat place. - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I used to like this place like in 2017-2018, but now, everything changes. The food is somehow become too salty, much less types of food choice, limited two trips, and at the end, it inform me about no leftover, or food waste. Based on this taste? And it is forcing you to eat it all. OMG, such a bad experience for 2023. read more

MP Mongolian BBQ - Mixture of lamb, tofu, mushrooms and other staff - Buffets Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This is not an all you can eat buffet - there is a limit of 2 bowls per trip, capped at 2 trips. The food offerings are similar to that of other Monoglian BBQs in the area, but pricier. However, lamb is not available here. Also, sides such as egg rolls are not free and must be purchased separately. Meat here is a little tougher than what I normally experience at a mongolian bbq. read more