Su's Mongolian is AMAZING! This place has a cafeteria vibe, so it's very good if you're looking to eat with friends/family. Paul, the owner, is very attentive, making sure you understand the process of making a BIG bowl of Mongolian BBQ, that you're enjoying the food, and to ensure you save some room for ice cream! Now, this ice cream isn't just some random soft serve, I think they invest in really good cream to make it. All I can say is that Su's is a great find and deserves to shine! read more

Su's is a gem. The food and service are truly 5 stars, honestly a 10/10. The only thing holding it back from a full 5 for me is the interior ambiance. If the space were a bit nicer or more updated, this would easily be a perfect score. The parking lot is also tiny, but there's street parking nearby. From our very first visit, the staff was incredibly welcoming and gave us a full rundown of how everything works, plus complimentary egg rolls, which was such a nice touch. I love that you get to customize what's included and that there are so many combinations to choose from. The food is always incredible, fresh, and consistently delicious. And the soft serve at the end is the perfect finish to a filling, satisfying meal. This is one of those places we regularly bring friends from out of town because the food and experience speak for themselves. Highly recommend, especially if you care most about amazing food and great service. read more

Hovering owner, stay home! This past weekend we visited Su's for what was supposed to be a nice birthday dinner. We had 18 people, got accommodated, started our plates then here comes who I assume is the owner. "Have you been here before? Yes, we have." We finally get up to the counter where the two cooks take the food to cook and there he is. "You said you've been here before. You leave your bowls there then you need to move over." Not friendly whatsoever, just rude and as noted above, hovering. I put two bowls down on the counter and tell the cooks that it's two plates, not one, and they still cook them together and put them in one large bowl. I then have to grab an extra bowl on the side to separate the food that now has everything I had separate. As I'm doing that, hovering owner is walking up first off to tell me that I can't sit where I'm at. The tables they accommodated for our large party were full so my family of four sat right next to the party. Followed by, "You can't share food, we're going to have to charge you for two bowls." Yes, I have been there so I knew that which is how I responded. Then shared that my two bowls were asked to be cooked separately but they still ended up in one bowl. Also, how can you not know that rule, there are signs everywhere. We're finally finishing off and just sit down to eat our ice cream when we get approached again. "We're going to need your table soon. We're not asking you to leave but we have a large party coming in and will need your table to fit them." How is that not asking me to leave? I'm still eating, socializing with my family but I'll need to hurry it up so you can accommodate another large group for your big bucks. That's what Su's has become. A place where the customer service is condescending and the large groups take priority. Only not ours. So thank you Su's for the good times before it was taken over by hovering owner. Que te vaya bien! Oh and the ice cream that usually gets eaten in a cone. You're going to need to pay an additional .50 cents for that cone. My goodness. read more

I know it's over due but I have to respond to the person who responded to my review. I do understand prices change in time & how rising costs follow. I also understand you were under the impression customers uploaded old information. However, my original review absolutely still stands because I never said I was basing anything on uploads or opinions. It was HAND WRITTEN pieces of paper that were posted against glass & walls noting your prices & policies. Please read what I wrote. As a good business you need to update your website accordingly either way. You also don't hand write your policy & prices on paper around the food & walls. Hopefully this has helped you to make your business better. read more

Location: near Santa Clara, on El Camino Real Parking: small strip mall has a handful of spaces otherwise its street parking Hours: open for lunch for about 3 hrs, then they close. Reopen for dinner about 3hrs. Check before you go because it's different on certain days Price: $25.99 dinner or weekends. $21.99 weekdays You are allowed 2 trips of 2 bowls each, but if you don't finish your food, you get charged $10 (and get a free to go box), this is to discourage wastage. If you've never gone to a similar place, all the meats are frozen thinly sliced (beef, chicken, pork, or lamb. Shrimp is upcharge $7.99/10pc. Put the meats in the bowl, smash them down, add noodles if you want. In second bowl add all your veggies. Go to the back side and make your custom sauce, or use their recipe which is posted (vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, ginger etc). You then give it to the guys who cook everything on a huge hot grill and return your food into one big bowl. You can add more seasonings after they finish cooking like Teri sauce, curry powder, chili paste etc. I really like this concept, it's customized stir fry which you could totally do at home yourself but you'd have to buy all the different ingredients. read more

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If you're looking for bang for your buck, look no further! This place is seriously a hidden gem: very fresh and all you can eat. The restaurant is a little dated but very clean. The owner, who is usually there, is very nice and has good suggestions on the toppings. A few things to note: go very easy on the soy and chili sauce, and wait a few minutes after you get your bowl: your food will be insanely hot. read more

Su's Mongolian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

We love this place! The service is outstanding. We always go here to celebrate someone's birthday or a special occasion. It's fun to pick your own items and have them cook everything for you. I love noodles but I try to stay away from them these days so I like that I can simply get a bowl of meat and a bowl of veggies to make a delicious, healthy stir fry. This last visit I used their sauce recipe hanging up on the wall and it worked perfectly. My dish was perfectly seasoned and tasty. It's probably not worth coming if you're only getting one go-through especially if you're not getting noodles like me because it's a bit pricey in that regard. But most of the people in our group went through for a second time and everyone had noodles so they got their money's worth. It would be great if they had a soda fountain machine and drinks were included in the price. But that's okay. We will still continue to visit. read more

Su's Mongolian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Not many options of vegetables, 3 options of meats. The have warning signs all of the restaurant that they will charge you extra for leftovers. Free ice cream but will charge 50 cents for a small ice cream cone, price was higher than other Mongolian bbq I've been too. Wouldn't come back. read more

Su's Mongolian bbq was tasty! Lot's of fresh vegetables! Broccoli, mushrooms, onions, carrots and more. Many meat options and you can pay an up charge for shrimp. I enjoyed my bowl. They also offer many different sodas for an up charge too. Staff was very friendly and warm. read more

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A group of friends and I stopped in on Saturday night and it was great! Most of us had never had Mongolian bbq before, but there were several friendly and helpful employees there to give us tips (add in way more meat than you think and really smash it down to make room for other add-ins, everything REALLY shrinks down). The restaurant is all-you-can-eat and you are allowed to go for two rounds, but I only ended up doing one because it was really filling! We were also there with some vegetarians who appreciated the tofu option. The staff there was EXCELLENT. They came over and checked on us several times. Randomly, they also have really great water, which one of the people working there told us is because they make sure to clean their ice machine. I'm not in the area too often, but next time I am, I'll be sure to go back! read more

The customer service here is top tier. I do find the cost to be a bit high as someone who can only ever barely finish one bowl but the staff and quality of food are wonderful. There aren't many mongolian bbq places in the area so I do try to continue to support. read more

Good food and customer services. Parking lot is shared with other business you may need to park on the street. The AYCE is great but you can go two trips. I definitely go back and try again. read more

Su's Mongolian BBQ - My 2 bowls, ready for the cook! - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came here on a whim to try out Mongolian BBQ, and was very happy with the food and the experience! The family-owned restaurant has been in business for over 30 years and really enjoyed talking with the owner. You get to fill two bowls of ingredients at the raw food stations, and then make your own sauce afterwards to give to the chefs to cook. Since it was our first time, the recommended sauce list was very helpful but I would even add a half scoop less of the soy sauce because it's that potent. Outside of the soysauce the rest of the ingredients made for a tasty meal once cooked. If you're hungry for a solid healthy meal, and especially for two large bowls of mongolian bbq for $25.99, then Su's Mongolian BBQ is definitely a great choice! read more

AYCE Mongolian, what more needs to be said! Spartan interior, but clean and efficient staff. Great choices. Good food. Easy parking. One of the "hole in the wall" places. I highly recommend if you want Mogolian. Even have soft serve ice cream for dessert! read more

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The meat was sliced thin and frozen but the vegetables were fresh the people are very friendly it's a small place seats about 35 to 40 people the price was less then $25.00 a bowl all in all it's a very nice place to eat there's not a lot of parking and no outdoor seating so bring friends and come in one car lol it's fun to watch the guy cook your food it's fast and delicious read more

The funny thing about trying to review Mongolian BBQ restaurants is that if you don't like the food, it's honestly on you. You pick every item that goes into your dish, down to the exact ratio of different liquids in the sauce so if you are unhappy with your final product, you only have yourself to blame. With that in mind, this review will focus less on the food and more on the other aspects that combine to form the overall dining experience. To begin, Su's Mongolian BBQ has all the charm of an industrial kitchen, which is to say not a lot. The sterile, undecorated interior pairs with the harsh fluorescent lights and imposing steel refrigerators to send a message that while you may be allowed here, you are not necessarily welcomed. The ingredient station where you build your bowl is incredibly small, so small that on first glance I thought I must be missing something. As a result, the diversity of ingredients is pretty limited but they do hit all the must-haves of Mongolian BBQ. It's not all you can eat, but rather all you can grab in two trips through the line. It doesn't make much of a difference though because if you are strategic about it you can fit quite a lot of food in one trip. You would probably be hard-pressed to find someone who could eat two full bowls that had been filled to the max. Most people will probably be satisfied with just a single trip through the line, but at that point you feel like you are leaving money on the table, and the $22 lunch suddenly feels like less of a deal. If you are a person whose stomach knows no bounds you are going to get your money's worth here but if you aren't, it's a little tougher to feel good about the price you are paying. In the end while the food was serviceable and I wouldn't resist coming here again, the lacking atmosphere and minimal selection will probably keep this from being my go-to spot for Mongolian BBQ. read more

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I thought this spot was expensive for what it is. I think I would much rather go eat in the mall if I was craving Mongolian bbq. You're allowed to pay for a takeout box if you have leftovers but I don't think it's really worth it to do that so personally I will not be returning. Food is okay but so expensive for what it is read more

I don't understand why this place has such good reviews. The meat, veggies is low quality. Not to mention it's very pricey, it's $60 almost $70 for two people because they're "buffet style" but not everyone can eat two bowls. Such a waste of food & money. As for the ambiance the Asian ladies in the front make it very uncomfortable. They keep watching everything you do and have a stank attitude if you don't know how their "buffet" works. I decided to get ice cream and the lady at the front keep watching my every move. Also I would like to mention it's .50 cents for a cone, the least they can do is make it free because of how much you are already spending. I suggest you take your business somewhere else. Gobi Mongolian in Sunnyvale is far better and they don't charge for cones, they have soup & rice as well. read more

I've been here a handful of times with my partner, and it's easily one of the best Mongolian barbecue spots I've had in a while. It's a family-owned restaurant, and they also have another location (MP BBQ). Every time we come in, we're greeted with a warm smile and welcoming attitude. When you walk in, you grab a tray and two bowls. You can fill each bowl however you like but I usually do one for noodles and one for toppings. They also have a rice cooker if you prefer rice over noodles. For protein, they offer shrimp, pork, lamb, beef, and chicken. Topping-wise, they've got the basics like carrots, onions, broccoli, pineapple, lettuce, mushrooms, etc. I do wish they had a wider variety of veggies tho. I've even suggested to the owner that baby corn or bell peppers (green, red, or both) would be great additions. Even with a somewhat limited topping selection, they really make up for it with their sauces and seasonings. You can truly customize the flavor of your plate however you want. One standout for me is the liquid sugar. It's just something I haven't seen at other Mongolian BBQ spots. It adds sweetness and depth of flavor and it honestly helps balance out the soy sauce (if you add soy sauce). Overall, it's a spot we keep coming back to, and for good reason. Something to mention is that if you have leftovers, you can get a to-go box for a dollar. They do kind of act like a buffet (I think they were once running it like a buffet before COVID). read more

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Q it Yourself Asian and woman-owned OG restaurant that's been operating for nearly 45 years (I hope I remembered that correctly) along the foodie trail of the King's Highway serving up "Mongolian" BBQ. For those unfamiliar with the concept of "Mongolian" BBQ, it's essentially Tappenyaki (think Benihana) light. The one big difference is *you*, the consumer, get to choose the meats, vegs, noodless, and sauces in an á la carte buffet-style smorgasbord, where you're given two bowls to fill up to your hearts content. After which, one hands off their concoction over to a trained chef who slaves away over a ripping hot 5-600°F(!) grill and combine all your vittles into one tasty meal. The Good: *Vegan and vegetarian options *Great place for groups *Super friendly service *Beer & wine *Soft serve ice cream comes with your meal *Great value at $25/dinner ($22/lunch) *Oodles of noodles! *Rice option for the gluten-free crowd *Lots of spicy sauce options for us chili heads The Meh: *No outdoor seating *Location and décor ain't exactly going to blow you away. The Ugly: *Very small shared lot, but there is street parking, as well. Conclusion: I mean, is it the greatest meal you'll ever have? Probably not. But is the food damn tasty? Yes. Couple that with the fun atmosphere of dinner and a show, and you've got yourself a winner. read more

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Yes!!! this place is good! The food is delicious and stir-fried to perfection. The spot itself is a little outdated, but it's clean and has that true hole-in-the-wall vibe which honestly are usually the best kinds of places. The staff was also very friendly, which made the experience even better. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for great food without all the frills. read more

I love the selection, and the fact that you can choose your own ingredients. Very delicious. The host is always super nice. I've been here a few times. read more

Ate here last night. First time eating Mongolian BBQ. Su's has been around Santa Clara for 43 years, and I can see why! Delicious food prepared to my tastes. Owner, Paul, very welcoming. Will definitely return. read more

The food great they have recipes posted for different flavors. The owners are nice and provide great service.

Came for lunch for the first time and was surprised. The buffet line was fully stocked with fresh ingredients. I filled my 2 bowls and proceeded to the sauce area where I had to mix my own sauce with all the individual ingredients. There was a printed recipe to follow. The basic sauce should be pre-made for beginners. The cooking was fast and the flavors were very good! 2 trips to the buffet are allowed which was plenty of food, leaving me very full. Soft serve ice cream with chocolate drizzle was included with the meal! I nice surprise. The interior decorations are strange and the ambiance doesn't match the theme of Mongolian BBQ. The interior design should match the style of food in my opinion. The price was $24 for lunch, a fair price for the amount of food. I would go back. read more

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Owner is too much! Watches you, talks to you. Leave the customers alone and let them eat.

True hidden gem in Santa Clara. First time coming to a Mongolian place and it was a great experience! First timers it will be hard to choose what you want cooked considering the number of items and selections there are. Good thing about this place is they have a recommendation list if you are unsure of what to add. It does get busy during lunch time but overall time goes by fast in line. You have bowls in a tray and have the ability to stack it up with as much items as you want. Mind you, that the meat does shrink and there is an extra charge for shrimp. Absolutely love that they have Lamb as an option! I have to give Paul the manager of the place a huge shoutout! Provides such warm welcome to all his customers and treats you like family! He makes sure you are well taken care of and recommends the best suggestions if its your first time here. What amazes me is that they have an ice-cream machine that you can top off after your meal! I've gone here atleast 3x in the past month for lunch and food is delicious! read more

Has become a place to go for bdays. Tonight I made a rice bowl with pork & my own sweet n sour creation. Followed by a beef & noodles with their Mongolian sauce recipe. Every visit here I get better at not overdoing it. read more

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The food is good but there's not a wide variety of stuff like meats and vegetables but the actual place is very clean and neat, and the cooking is very short so you don't have to wait long. Service is nice and workers come up and ask what you need, But one small thing I don't like so much is how the owner I think it is, Is someone who likes to watch you while you are eating or getting stuff.He also makes small comments to you but anyway the prices here were a bit high for just 3 people . And they are charging for the most random stuff. I have been coming here for maybe 2 or 3 years and the place has changed a bit, so my family and me might slow down on coming here for a while. read more

We came here for dinner tonight as we haven't been back to Su's for a while since we moved out of the area. We did not have a great experience at all. The man that welcomed us was the only good thing about our visit tonight. The food was okay, I could've gotten more food for a fraction of the $25.99 price for an adult, and to top it off the lady at the front cashier was so rude. She charged me $18.99 for my 3 year old that had a bowl of rice. But because there is "no sharing allowed," they charged him anyways. The actual building is old and needs to be updated and renovated. Honestly, there are so many better places to eat at in Santa Clara. Unfortunately, we won't be returning to eat at Su's. Hoping they get their attitudes and policies together before Su's isn't around for much longer. read more

Great good great value. Su's Mingolian BBQ offers a customizable dining experience where you can select your own ingredients, which are then stir-fried on a large grill. Choose from a variety of proteins, vegetables, and sauces, allowing for your own personalized meal creations and come back for seconds. Friendly family owners service. Casual ambience and lots of parking. read more

The food is delicious and so fresh. On top of that the customer service was top notch for a little hole in the wall. We've been looking for a good Mongolian bbq spot for quite down time and we have struck gold with this one! Peep our little man happy to be enjoying his food and table visits with the owner! read more

Su's Mongolian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I visited Su's Mongolian BBQ, on a Friday evening with a friend. We were greeted by a nice man, who appeared to be the owner. This was my first time ever and my friends thousandth time going. The owner took his time to tell me out to make my bowl and what ingredients to use. I made my bowl, gave it to the cooks and boom it was done. After listening to the owners recommendations, my bowl was great! The restaurant was clean, the water was always refilled when low and the company was great. I will be back very soon! read more

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Love this place for the food, the friendly staff, and comfortable dining experience! I'm always excited to come and can't wait to be back already! read more

All-you-can-eat style with all the options you'd expect from a Mongolian BBQ. It's a bit on the expensive side, but if you're hungry, you can definitely get your money's worth. The front-of-house staff was very friendly, made sure we knew how everything worked, and even gave us recommendations based on our preferences since it was our first time. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Su's Mongolian BBQ - Mongolian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Second time here. Food is great and is like a typical serve yourself place. However, giving 3 stars for the price. It's not all you can eat and the max per person is two bowls for the dinner price of $24.99. I realized yesterday if you want to take your leftovers home, they sneak in the 25.99 to-go price AND you pay an extra $1 for the to-go box. $2 jump to $27 per person is a lot considering there is no service provided, but having leftovers makes it a little worth it to take home. Our total after tax was about $60... pretty pricey for two people just getting serve yourself Mongolian food. Given how much you are paying, asking for the to-go box is another story. My partner and I had second bowl leftovers, small enough to easily fit in their small containers. Upon asking for a to go box, one of the owners came up to closely examine both bowls (multiple comments were made about how much food was left), asked us questions about which round it was, "jokingly" ask how we had room for ice cream (which is included in the price), and in the same breath offers a tip about how to eat less on the second round. To reiterate, both of our leftovers took up half the small to-go box each, so the entire interaction felt like I was (literally) being spoken down to. My first experience here was not like this, and nothing was done to warrant the conversation. To the business, remove the to-go service if seeing customers bring home food makes you upset. Having a conversation with thinly veiled negative comments will make a customers good dining experience go sour. read more

Buffet-style but not all you can eat First time visiting with a friend who's a huge fan of Mongolian BBQ. It looked like they'd recently changed rules so guests can only go through the buffet twice (aka 4 bowls of food total, including veggies). BBQ is build your own and they have a good variety of sauces so everything tasted good. They have a free soft-serve as well! The dudes operating the bbq are super friendly and deserved their tips. My only qualm is that I had an upset stomach afterwards, which essentially never happens eating out, so i was confused. Hopefully nothing serious but it could indicate some of the meats aren't being fully cooked by the grill guys. Hope to visit again, still, it could have been a one-off experience. read more

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Been craving Mongolian bbq for a while now and finally visited su's for weekday lunch. Parking can be tight during peak hours but since we arrived an hour before closing of lunch hour, we found parking without issues. Restaurant got lots of seating and once pointed to our spot, we got seated immediately then went straight to the food station to prep our bowls. 2 bowls per trip and for $23, you're allowed 2 trips. Lamb is my choice of protein but it's only available during dinner. First trip 1 got 1 bowl of protein and 1 bowl of whatever else followed by sauce bar to dress up your bowls. Their soy sauce is very very salty so make sure to use less. The final stop is where the cooks grill your food on a large iron plate. They offer complementary white rice if want to add to your meal. Seated at our table and we feasted. Unfortunately my bowl was too salty so I immediately went back to make my second bowl. Same drill, 1 bowl of protein and 1 bowl of whatever else but this time less soy sauce dressing then cooked by the chefs. I mixed both of my bowls hoping it'll taste less salty but boy was I wrong. The salty items are already infused and cannot be saved. But it was still tasty so I killed both bowls. While seated, server often came around to refill water and they got very nice crisp water. Ending the meal with complementary soft serve ice cream and they charge 50 cents for ice cream cone so small bowls are available free of charge. 10/10 doesn't get any better than su's read more

Su's Mongolian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I have loved going to this place for years. The food is great, staff is super friendly and it's very clean. It's similar to buffet style but you can only fill up a plate twice. The price is pretty good for the food quality and amount of food you can get. The owners are super friendly as well. I miss when they used to have the desserts but other than that Su's is a hidden gem and one of my favorite places to come eat. It's been that way for many many years :) read more

Our second time coming here - definitely the best in the Bay! It's very clean, and all of the veggies are fresh. Super delicious, and the owners are very kind and friendly! read more