I love YCs when Im feeling reaalllyyy hungry! They encourage you to fill up your bowl as much as you can, and they are so speedy. The ladies working the host stand are always so sweet. I love that you also get a drink, soup, and dessert. It's a great bang for your buck. I always pay for the to-go box since I can never eat the entire thing. read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Large bowl - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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4.5/5 I love the concept of YCs in that you pick your proteins, veg, and sauces while a grill master cooks it up for you in just a matter of minutes. I used to go to the one in Tempe on Southern and McClintock a lot pre-Covid and was sad when that location closed down. When my boba sistah suggested this spot for a lunch I was excited to try this location out. The restaurant is a few doors down from the Sweetwaters shop, on the opposite end. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and the shaded patio is quite lovely. You pick your size bowl, and whether you want soft serve for lunch (I think it's included for dinner). The large bowl is only $1 more than the small so I went big, as I didn't want to go home. The meats are thinly shaved and frozen so don't be afraid to pile it on your bowl. Push it all down with the paper that is offered next to the meats and then pile on your vegetables, noodles and sauces. I appreciate that they have tried and true sauce mix recipes but I usually go rogue and create my own with varying results. My mixture of YCs own, orange sauce, garlic, ginger, Thai peanut, and curry was decent but probably could have used some more YCs sauce or soy sauce to balance out the more sweet flavors. Oh well you live and you learn! I also didn't realize they have sesame oil as well as chili oil right next to the sauces so layer that in if you'd like. At the counter they have more chili oil bottles and sesame seeds if you'd like to finish your bowl with those toppings. Rice (white and brown), 2 types of soup and wonton crisps are also offered at a little stand you'll see after getting your cooked bowl. I enjoyed both the YCs signature soup (A chicken and veggie concoction) and the spicy beef. Drinks consist of fountain sodas and various iced teas. Since I had a towering mountain of protein and vegetables I was stuffed after eating half of it so I got a to go box ($.50). I figure it will be good for dinner or for the next day. Service at the register, grill counter and clearing our plates was very friendly and pleasant. I'm a fan of this location! If I lived closer I'd be here more often but when I'm in the area this will be a great place for a design-your-own stir-fry meal. read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - My custom large bowl with plenty of veg and meat! - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

First review of the year! My boba sistah +1 came here for lunch. None of us had been to this location and we reminisced about the Tempe one that unfortunately closed years ago. There is a good amount of parking here and they have a large patio, which I love. Plenty of indoor seating too, with a good mix of tables and booths. We entered and were greeted by a warm and friendly employee. We all ordered large bowls, since they're only $1 more than the small bowls. Prices were higher than expected but considering the amount of food you get, it's justifiable. I hadn't been to YCs in years but the concept is straightforward: first, choose your protein. They have chicken (white and dark), beef, pork, Alaskan cod, and tofu (with the veggies). The meat appears dehydrated and there's a sign saying it cooks down, so add accordingly. They have wax paper to help smush and make room in your bowl. There were a lot of veggies to choose from, which I appreciated. After my chicken and tofu, I added edamame, green onion, baby corn, brussels sprouts, spinach, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, bean sprouts, peanuts and jicama. They have dried spices and I added some of the blackened mix. They also have a few noodle options, and I basically got some of each. Lots of sauces, and you use a bowl to add them together. I got a good mix of them, including red thai peanut, sweet & sour, YC house sauce, spicy hunan, thai chili, garlic, syrup, and vinegar. The wok chef was friendly and did a good job cooking my bowl. They also had additional sauces here like sriracha and soy. They have a side bar with brown and white rice, two kinds of soup, and chips. They also have drinks, including a few iced tea flavors. Frozen yogurt is $1 for lunch and included in the dinner price. I was satisfied with the amount of food I got and the variety of ingredients. Not a big fan of the chicken, was on the dry side. The sauce ends up at the bottom so mixing is required. For my palate, I added salt and soy sauce which helped with flavor. My only complaint is regarding my drink: the raspberry iced tea was supposed to be sweetened, but didn't taste so. And the lemonade might have been out of syrup because there was no flavor to that, and it looked pretty clear coming out. The fortune cookie was a nice way to end the meal, and one of the employees came and took our bowls and trays once we finished. To-go boxes are $.50 each so we got two of those. I had an enjoyable lunch here and would return in the future! read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Large bowl, chips, rice and a drink - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I enjoyed this place! They have recommended recipes you can follow for your sauce up front Try to stuff as much as you can in your bowl Tasty food and quick service read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Bowl - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

2nd time visiting this clean Mongolian bbq...Visiting from Bay Area California! We were starving after flying in and this was the perfect AYCE restaurant to go to! Fresh, healthy food with a very friendly staff who are always willing to help with sauce mixture!! Unlimited bbq bowls with soups, fried wonton skins, and beverage bar incl. Staff always cleaning up tables and mopping floors-Very hard workers!! Never saw them take a break! The one thing I have to mention is that the chef cleans off the grill a lot. I was worried that I was gonna get the previous guest's spicy food sauce mixed into my non-spicy bowl LOL. I told him "thank you for doing that" and he replied "I got you!" See you again when we visit from Cali! read more

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Stopped in for lunch. I initially ordered a small bowl, but decided to bump up to a large. The woman taking the order evidently didn't catch the change and only charged me for a small. I go to the bar to make my bowl and the same woman snatched the bowl off my tray. "You only paid for a small!" Clearly, there was a misunderstanding. The person I was with heard me clearly ask her to make mine a large. Either way, I paid the dollar difference. There were limited meat options as compared to other Mongolian grills I've been to. The food was cooked quickly, but had no taste despite following the sauce recipe that had posted. The noodles were overcooked at the bar so they only got mushier when they hit the grill. The interior was fine. Not too cluttered and plenty of seating. The food wasn't good and the staff could use some guidance on maintaining professionalism. It's extremely rude to snatched something off someone's tray. The prospect of the whole dollar with of savings, if only I could trick them by taking a large bowl instead of a small, was not within my plans. read more

Loved it! I needed a quick lunch in north Scottsdale and hadn't been to a YC's in many years. It's still the same level of help yourself and they stir fry deliciousness that it always is. There were some new sauces and the soup was excellent. I wish there was a location downtown closer to me.. read more

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I have checked out YC's Mongolian Grill three times for dinner on different days of the week. Located in North Scottsdale, parking won't be a problem in their complimentary lot. Service (5/5): Upon entering, you choose what size bowl you'd like to go with at the counter if you're dining in. If you're getting takeout, that's an option too. If you're dining in, each size bowl comes with a soft drink included. Once you have your bowl, it's free game to pick all of the meats, veggies, fruits, seasonings, and sauces your heart desires. We'll cover this more in depth later. Here are some things that stand out about the service: they will gladly help you make your sauce, the staff is attentive, and on one occasion, they allowed us to stay after they had closed by a good margin even though we were the last table (without pressuring us). Ambiance (4/5): A spacious, clean restaurant with booths, high tops, and table top seating. It's exactly what I would expect from a Mongolian BBQ restaurant. No complaints. Drinks (4/5): Pretty much your standard assortment of soft drinks and iced tea. Food (4/5): Now this is where things get interesting. If you've never been to a Mongolian BBQ spot before, you are given a bowl where you put all of the raw meat, veggies, fruit, and noodles you would like. Pro tip: if you're trying to get as much meat a possible, use the parchment paper to flatten and pack the meat in the bowl and skip the noodles. Once your bowl is complete, they also have a sauce bowl. You'll see various sauce recommendations they recommend like Mongolian beef sauce, orange chicken sauce, teriyaki sauce, etc. They can help you make the sauces if you're not comfortable doing in on your own. After you're done, hand your bowls and tray over, and they will grill the food for you on a circular hibachi grill and then bring it out to you. While your food is getting ready, stock up on some of the additional items you can get including white rice, brown rice, chicken noodle soup, and fried wontons with sweet and sour sauce. Remember how I mentioned skipping the noodles? If you're okay with rice, that's how you get more meat in your bowl. If you pack in enough, the bowls are quite filling. You can get a to-go box for a small surcharge. At the very least, take a complimentary fortune cookie. I've been to quite a few different Mongolian BBQ joints over the years. YC's does a great job with its service, additional items outside of the bowls, and the qualities of the meat and produce. My only criticism? The diversity of the meat options. You have white meat chicken, dark meat chicken, beef, pork, and cod. At other spots, I've seen more options including ham, pepperoni, imitation crab, scallops, shrimp, etc. But still, overall, an awesome spot to grab a casual meal. read more

Wow. We went for a quick dinner stopping by after a Home Depot run and we absolutely loved it. The views outside are spectacular as well. This spot is a must for a casual night out. read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Outside - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This was such a good lunch stop. I got mine to go and ate it two days in a row!!!the server was very helpful in explaining how everything works. Everything was fresh like fresh fresh!!! It was nice inside but they also offer an outside patio. read more

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This is a fun spot, you can customize your bowl with lots of options for protein (Alaskan fish only available during dinner hours), veggies, and sauces. Meals also come with a drink, soup, rice, and ice cream! I think if we didn't come during a slow time, it would have been difficult to properly fill our bowl if there was a line behind us but when you have the time, it's okay. Or there's also the all you can eat option. I'm giving it 4 stars primarily for flavor, the sauce options were great, but subtle and not thick. It does make it a healthier bowl. Soup was satisfying, but could also be salty. Again, just a really fun spot for the family. Staff was a nice, they have a cute patio too. As other said, don't overstuff because take out boxes cost a quarter each. I forgot about the ice cream when we were there, so we'll be back! read more

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I love that you can make our own food and sauces and it's such a fun experience. It's also so cool that you can watch them cook your food and the service is great, as well as the prices of bowls. The vibe is great in there you can enjoy your food and watch TV like the news, basketball games, UFC Fights, exc. read more

It was my first time and had no idea it was self serve... I was so lost and confused but Mayra and Nailea came to my rescue and helped me from entrance to exit they were so nice and catering! I would 100% come back just from the great service they provided! read more

I'm giving a huge shout out for YC's Mongolian Grill. My family has been eating there since they opened in Pavilions and were so sad when COVID shut them down at that location. But they re-opened up near Kohl's and Walmart off the 101 and FLW a few years ago and they're as awesome as they ever were. If you've never tried them, you definitely should. It's delicious, fresh food, and because you fill your bowl yourself, it's perfect for everyone, especially for people like me who have a lot of food restrictions. They encourage you to fill your bowl as full and high as possible (it cooks down when you give it to the chef), and includes all the rice, soups, beverages, and ice cream you want. Where can you find a deal like that these days?! If you're new to YC's, Myra is the kindest, most helpful person and will guide you through. Go! You'll be so glad you did! YC's Mongolian Grill 14850 N 87th St, Ste 140, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 read more

Amazing service and food! Came in with my wife in two young kids from California. The lady at the front literally helped us through everything, took photos of the family and was super sweet making my wife's bowl for her to maximize the flavor. Food was fantastic, great protein noodles as well Definitely recommend, will be back when in Scottsdale! read more

I just picked up an order here today on Friday, March 27th at around 4:10 PM, and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience with the hostess. From the moment I arrived, her attitude came across as rude and sarcastic. Rather than offering a welcoming or professional greeting, her comments felt unnecessarily cheeky and dismissive. Customer service is a big part of any dining experience--even for takeout--and this interaction left a negative impression. If you're looking for a friendly and respectful atmosphere, you may want to consider another restaurant. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and works on improving the front-of-house experience. read more

The food was do good. I love there one price for everything. You can get what you want as you put your bowl together and it is cooked in no time. read more

A nice clean Mongolian restaurant. Well stocked meats and veggies. Gather your protein, add your. Veggies, mix up a sauce and have them throw it on a flaming hot grill. Unlimited drinks, free ice cream. Definitely will stop again. Get the large bowl, you can cram enough in one bowl to more than avoid the unlimited bowl. read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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1st time here all I can say is AMAZING! Good prices, good variety, clean, friendly. The staff will assist you in creating the sauce. I got the Cheif special, totally yum! Being disabled the staff carried my tray to the cook and then to the table. You will not go wrong! read more

The food really depends on how you make it, so it can be great or just okay -- totally up to your taste. The staff is very friendly, and I received a complimentary dish thanks to Dylan, who was amazing! Such a sweet guy. The place was clean and good ambiance over all. read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - A dish - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

YC's is a local 30 year Phoenix chain with 3 locations: Scottsdale, Tempe, and Gilbert. It offers something for everyone, from carnivores to pescatarians to vegetarians. There are two bowl sizes. We opted for the large, since it was only $1.00 more than the small. The meal includes soup, frozen yogurt, and a refillable drink. You can also pay a small amount more for unlimited portions. They offer a military and senior citizen discount (age 55 and up). The helpful cashier answered all of our many questions and helped us pick out our sauces. The secret is to wear the disposable gloves and use the wax paper piece, which is provided, to smoosh down everything in your bowl, so it can be filled as much as possible. The chefs cook your meal within minutes. There's a small bar with wonton crisps, white rice, and soup. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and were stuffed. We will definitely be back to this location. read more

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This place will always be my favorite...ever since I was a little girl! The YC's chefs favorite sauce is the best and i never change it up because it just is that good. We try to go once or twice a year read more

YC's is super affordable when you consider all the perks of making something exactly the way you like it and taking left overs home. The set price includes drinks and ice cream and the options are endless whether you are gluten free, vegan, or picky. Togo boxes are .25¢ so keep that in mind or bring your own and tipping can be done up front or directly in cash to the grill guys. A bang for your buck, $18 will feed me for three days! read more

I love YC's Mongolian Grill. The food is always super good and you get so many options to build your bowl exactly how you want it. Everything tastes fresh and the flavors are on point every time I go. I've put a bunch of my friends and family onto this spot and now they all love it too. The staff is always really nice and chill, which makes it even better. Definitely one of my go-to places. read more

The staff are super friendly and helpful! This is a great place to satisfy all cravings from meaty to veggie. Lots of sauce and flavoring options. It was a plus with unlimited soup, drinks and frozen yogurt for dinner. Very clean with a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options. read more

YC's feels like a best kept secret that people are catching on to. It's Saturday night and the line is out the door! Order the large and go ahead and pay for a takeout box... you're gonna need it. I love to do the classic smash...add stuff in, smash it down into the bowl to make more space. Don't forget to snag a small bowl near the sauce to fill up with the amazing sauces and while your meal cooks, grab rice, crispy wontons, and drinks- all included. Don't forget the soft serve at the end! You will easily get 3 meals out of this and it's totally worth it. read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Went to YC's for the first time last week and loved it. One of the staff members asked if I needed help mixing sauces and I said YES. She asked me what I liked and made the PERFECT combination. I got the all you can eat option and it was so delicious. What I also found surprising is that the chicken soup was some of the BEST chicken soups I've ever tasted. Love this place and will be back. read more

My brother and I ate here two weeks ago, and I forgot to post this. We enjoy coming here because you can pick and choose whatever you want to make in your stirfry. But we noticed that the prices have gone up three dollars a bowl since our last visit.We still enjoy the food in the selection of what you want to pick is very very good. read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - My and my bro two weeks ago at YC's Scottsdale - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I've been coming to different YC's locations for years now and they are still some of my favorite places to eat since my college days! It's been a while since I've hit one up and the first thing I notice is the price increase. Honestly the price jumps were quite noticeable but not enough to deter me from YC's at all. I still think you get a great deal- you can stack your bowl a lot with plenty left over to take home. You can see how much I was able to get with a "small" bowl and I still got to take some home! You can also get a side of soup, rice, a fountain drink, chips, and ice cream. I think you get plenty bang for your buck despite the price increases! Everything tastes great. There are lots of amazing veggie, meat, and sauce options to adorn your bowl with! My only big complaint is that the spicy beef soup is way too salty. Everything else is pretty good. Every single time I have gone to a YC's I've had exceptional service also. Everybody is so pleasant and it has been that way for years. They are glad to help with any questions or even building your bowl. This location is also very spacious, cleanly, and well-decorated. I had a great time with my grandmother here, it was her first time and she'd love to come back. Thanks YC's! read more

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Just found out YC's had a Scottsdale location. It was one of the places I ate at all the time when I lived in the East valley. As always, the food is fantastic, the staff friendly the service awesome, and the atmosphere great. Now that I know one is close by, I plan on making it a regular stop My brother and I went today and are both ready to go back soon. read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Beef/chicken/pork with wheat noodles, onions, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, and broccoli - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Ambiance was nice, modern & clean. Service was limited to what typical Mongolian bbq can do. But staff were very friendly and explained the process. Food was very good. Will be back read more

YC's is a great concept with limitless possibilities to enjoy Mongolian bbq. We did the unlimited option and I made small bowls with all the things I liked and tried different sauces and noodles. I ended up liking the udon noodles and beef as my focus ingredients but there were tons of veggie, noodle, and other meat options. I was randomly adding to their sauce recipes and really enjoyed the experience. My kids had the kids meal with the YCs classic sauce and loved it. They had fun picking their own ingredients and wanted to go back the next day. The hosts were super helpful and kept checking to see if we needed help and even mixed sauces for my kids which was wonderful. The place was busy but not terribly for a weekday evening and I never had to wait for than a couple minutes as the cooks prepared my various creations. I'd definitely come back to YC's. read more

This spot is so fun, engaging, and delicious. I want to start with the service though because I've been to this place a couple of times, and each time, the service is amazing. Every single person there is so nice and helpful. I would return just for the service. But luckily, the good is equally as great. I love being able to fill my bowl myself, and make my own sauce. I also love all the GF options they have. Honestly, this place is amazing. read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Stopped in for lunch Food: fresh, readily stocked, large variety of veggies, noodles, rice, soups and fresh meats and tofu, Alaskan cod after 5:00 pm. . Vanilla and strawberry yogurt for dessert. Service: I'm spoiled here. The staff is so attentive and helpful. Ready to answer questions and assist with sauce combinations Ambiance: nice patio seating and lots of seating inside. The noise level is medium so you can have a decent conversation. Fun place for the family or groups of friends. Allergy friendly:the sauces are clearly marked and the grill is cleaned before they cook your food if you have allergies. Severe allergies use your own judgement. I must say that this will not be my last visit here. I felt so informed and FULL when I left! The guy at the front(Ben) was just amazing. read more

The kids and I loved it! Took our whole family back a few days later! Highly recommend! Fun experience!

What an amazing awesome concept! The food was amazing. A vegetarians dream place to eat!! Service was so friendly, since it was my first time there, the host and the manager really walked me thru everything and the steps on how to build the bowl and sauce. You definitely have to try this new great place. It will definitely be on my weekly visits for either lunch or dinner. So many options to choose from and so fresh and healthy. read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I love this place. You pick only what you want in your meal, you stack the ingredients as high as you can, you mix exactly what you want in the sauce, then you watch it get cooked. Everyone is very nice and quick to remove the dishes when you're done. Every YC's I have been in was pleasant looking and very clean. read more

I have been coming here consistently since they've opened this location. I absolutely love YC's and am so happy that they opened this one up since they closed their other location years ago. My favorite part about coming here is that I can always switch it up with the various options of add-ons that they offer. My personal favorite is adding lots of beef and chicken as their chicken here is the best. I also love to add, peanuts, edamame, water chestnuts, spinach, and bean sprouts. After the add ons I always get a big helping of noodles and make their special YC's own sauce to add on top. The cooks here always grill quickly and I enjoy watching the process of my food grilling. I also like to add some extra toppings that they have at the grilling station such as soy sauce and sesame seeds. The ambience during dinner time is always great and I appreciate the free ice cream offered during then. My personal favorite hack is to get my fortune cookie and dip it in the ice cream as it tastes just like an ice cream cone! read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Noodle and beef concoction of flavor - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I always do the AYCE serving and pricing option. I ALWAYS leave feeling terrible stuffed with a ridiculous amount of delicious wok'd up meat and veggies. There's so many ways for you to craft your perfect wok'd up meal... at the end you have a noodle option (several choice including gluten free) The sauces are items are clearly labeled and super fresh! I stack to the HEAVENS and start with a HUNK A MEAT, then veggies, onions and keep going down the line to customize with sauce flavor combinations. After I hand it over to my guyyy at the grill and he "MONGOL-IF-IES" the meal. I try extremely hard to make my moneys worth. I'm always super full. read more

The workers are so nice!!! All thanks to devany hopefully I spelled her name right I enjoyed my day with my family. Very clean restaurant. And you get to pick your own toppings!! Food was really good too!! Will be back read more

YC's Mongolian Grill - Mongolian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona