The food is fresh and delicious. The Mongolian BBQ is so healthy with all the vegetable options. We had the homemade pot stickers and the dumplings- out of this world. Food is really tasty!
Carrie M.
Today me and 5 coworker stopped in for lunch. Great service, great food, nice people... So sad to hear they are closing in 10 days.
Derek M.
I am a big fan of Mongolian BBQ and was looking for one near where I work now. Gave this place a shot. It was okay. Not bad, just okay. Gave me a choice of pork, chicken, beef, or lamb. The meat wasn't bad, and the vegetable options were okay. The places I have gone to before or I really liked have more options for vegetables, and this place had no spicy options at all. One little bowl of frozen jalapenos. Sauces were light, medium, and dark? Dark I guess is spicy? I love spicy, and they didn't have fresh garlic, ginger, or chili sauce. I tried another place down in Costa Mesa last week and had about the same experience. I guess I am spoiled by the places in San Gabriel Valley.
Tina Howard
I'm a black woman and I went into this restaurant alone today andthere were two white ladies standing in front of me after that a white lady and her daughter came in after that an Asian family came in. this guy seated the white ladies in front of me after that he came back passed by me and seated the lady and her daughter came back and seated the Asian family. I said to him didn't you see me standing here before those other two families came in he said no I didn't see you standing there I will never ever come back to this restaurant I can already tell he's racist apparently because iI was standing right there! I will not eat where I'm not wanted???
Jay Sal
Absolutely spectacular !!! Everything is so fresh and service is outstanding !!! We live in Billings MT but every time we visit family in CA, we always make our way to Genghis Khan in Lake Forest !!!
My2 C.
My friends and I have been meeting her fun for over 10 years. It's great. Clean and fresh. My only frustration is that they give you a check that isn't itemized and even when you get the "all you can eat" there's always additional charges. This last time I had my 5 year old with me. I understand the rules for the all you can eat and them not wanting her to share with me. But she's also not the same as a 12 year old who could do the all you can eat and actually eat something. He told me it would be $6 for her. But charged me $13 for her to eat a few bites of my noodles. It bothers me because he said one thing and did the other. It was double the cost and if he was going to charge me for the kids meal, he should have given us the kids meal items. Instead I was charged for it, not told, and didn't receive those things. And there was some hair in the veggie area of the Mongolian, which of course could be from anyone who walks through there. But just be aware. I feel a little cheated. Especially since the man and I talked about the piece before hand. That was sneaky of him.
Jessica M.
Excellent food and service! I love the sauces and the home made bread flats. The chow menu noodles are delicious! The all you can eat BBQ is so good make it the way you want it! This place is a hidden gem! Will come again!
Moe G.
Family owned business and you feel the great family atmosphere from the time you enter. The food is HANDS DOWN the best I have ever had! The best hot and sour ever!!!
Chris Mayer
19.99 for dinner. The buffet area is too small so only 1 at a time if you want to be 6' away. The standard 4 meats, but the veggy and sauce choices are minimal. Dessert is NOT included like all other places I've been to.Only 2 stars; I almost left because 1/2 of the waitstaff did not wear masks, but I was too hungry to go elsewhere. The booths do not have any covid separation and are closer than 6' from each other.
Kevin Shaver
Have not eaten here and quite some time . If this is the same restaurant I remember from the 80s and 90s, I loved it. I'm getting ready to visit California and this is definitely going to be one of my stops I loved the all you can eat and a little bread that they serve is awesome. See you in March.
The food is...fine? That's about all I can say. But after the law passed to require masks indoors NONE of the staff were wearing masks, even the servers. Super gross, especially at a place like this. Will not be returning.
Marc L.
One of the first and still the best. These folks opened in 1979 and the same family still runs it! This was also one of the first Mongolian BBQs in OC. There are lots of reasons for you to come to this place versus other Mongolian BBQ joints. First, their meat quality is excellent. Second, they make the BEST pocket biscuits. These are the best anywhere. Also they have a TON of add-ins (or "fixin's" if you like). Noodles, vegetables of every kind, sauces, chiles, you name it. The best deal is their #4 "Mongolian Special." It's a single serving of meat amd veggies, but includes rice, 2 pocket biscuits, 2 shrimp tempura, 3 crab won-tons, soup, or salad. $19.95 as of 1/2022. You cal get the all-you-can-eat for the same price but with no sides other than rice and pocket biscuits. Most people find it's very filling and you don't eat much more than a single bowl. But have at it. The atmosphere is family/casual. It's next to a barber shop. The paneling hasn't changed since 1979 and I hope it stays that way. You know, the way our economy is being destroyed and the treacherous transformation that is taking place in our country very much suggests that places like this will no longer exist in 5 or 10 years. In a decade, amazing food like this might be only a memory. Bottom line: super tasty, fresh, healthy, filling, customizable, fun, different, kind owners and staff. Do it.
Dorinda Ellis
Absolutely delicious food. We went with the Mongolian BBQ and a salad...and it was PERFECT! It is cooked to your personal preference. All the ingredients are fresh. It was served with egg rolls, rice and a delicious puffy flaky bread.Even the salad dressing was Absolutely delicious.If I lived locally I would be here frequently!
Skye W.
Husband and I found this place on Google and loved it! Service was very fast and super friendly. We did the "all you can eat" and it tasted great. Very good experience and we will definitely be going back :)
Lara B.
Server was friendly, but only one guy on the floor and was running around like crazy. Felt bad for him. We love Mongolian bbq so we thought we'd give it a try. The food was very mediocre, we didn't even finish our food. Sorry, won't be going back.
The food is fresh and delicious. The Mongolian BBQ is so healthy with all the vegetable options. We had the homemade pot stickers and the dumplings- out of this world. Food is really tasty!
Today me and 5 coworker stopped in for lunch. Great service, great food, nice people... So sad to hear they are closing in 10 days.
I am a big fan of Mongolian BBQ and was looking for one near where I work now. Gave this place a shot. It was okay. Not bad, just okay. Gave me a choice of pork, chicken, beef, or lamb. The meat wasn't bad, and the vegetable options were okay. The places I have gone to before or I really liked have more options for vegetables, and this place had no spicy options at all. One little bowl of frozen jalapenos. Sauces were light, medium, and dark? Dark I guess is spicy? I love spicy, and they didn't have fresh garlic, ginger, or chili sauce. I tried another place down in Costa Mesa last week and had about the same experience. I guess I am spoiled by the places in San Gabriel Valley.
I'm a black woman and I went into this restaurant alone today andthere were two white ladies standing in front of me after that a white lady and her daughter came in after that an Asian family came in. this guy seated the white ladies in front of me after that he came back passed by me and seated the lady and her daughter came back and seated the Asian family. I said to him didn't you see me standing here before those other two families came in he said no I didn't see you standing there I will never ever come back to this restaurant I can already tell he's racist apparently because iI was standing right there! I will not eat where I'm not wanted???
Absolutely spectacular !!! Everything is so fresh and service is outstanding !!! We live in Billings MT but every time we visit family in CA, we always make our way to Genghis Khan in Lake Forest !!!
My friends and I have been meeting her fun for over 10 years. It's great. Clean and fresh. My only frustration is that they give you a check that isn't itemized and even when you get the "all you can eat" there's always additional charges. This last time I had my 5 year old with me. I understand the rules for the all you can eat and them not wanting her to share with me. But she's also not the same as a 12 year old who could do the all you can eat and actually eat something. He told me it would be $6 for her. But charged me $13 for her to eat a few bites of my noodles. It bothers me because he said one thing and did the other. It was double the cost and if he was going to charge me for the kids meal, he should have given us the kids meal items. Instead I was charged for it, not told, and didn't receive those things. And there was some hair in the veggie area of the Mongolian, which of course could be from anyone who walks through there. But just be aware. I feel a little cheated. Especially since the man and I talked about the piece before hand. That was sneaky of him.
Excellent food and service! I love the sauces and the home made bread flats. The chow menu noodles are delicious! The all you can eat BBQ is so good make it the way you want it! This place is a hidden gem! Will come again!
Family owned business and you feel the great family atmosphere from the time you enter. The food is HANDS DOWN the best I have ever had! The best hot and sour ever!!!
19.99 for dinner. The buffet area is too small so only 1 at a time if you want to be 6' away. The standard 4 meats, but the veggy and sauce choices are minimal. Dessert is NOT included like all other places I've been to.Only 2 stars; I almost left because 1/2 of the waitstaff did not wear masks, but I was too hungry to go elsewhere. The booths do not have any covid separation and are closer than 6' from each other.
Have not eaten here and quite some time . If this is the same restaurant I remember from the 80s and 90s, I loved it. I'm getting ready to visit California and this is definitely going to be one of my stops I loved the all you can eat and a little bread that they serve is awesome. See you in March.
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The food is...fine? That's about all I can say. But after the law passed to require masks indoors NONE of the staff were wearing masks, even the servers. Super gross, especially at a place like this. Will not be returning.
One of the first and still the best. These folks opened in 1979 and the same family still runs it! This was also one of the first Mongolian BBQs in OC. There are lots of reasons for you to come to this place versus other Mongolian BBQ joints. First, their meat quality is excellent. Second, they make the BEST pocket biscuits. These are the best anywhere. Also they have a TON of add-ins (or "fixin's" if you like). Noodles, vegetables of every kind, sauces, chiles, you name it. The best deal is their #4 "Mongolian Special." It's a single serving of meat amd veggies, but includes rice, 2 pocket biscuits, 2 shrimp tempura, 3 crab won-tons, soup, or salad. $19.95 as of 1/2022. You cal get the all-you-can-eat for the same price but with no sides other than rice and pocket biscuits. Most people find it's very filling and you don't eat much more than a single bowl. But have at it. The atmosphere is family/casual. It's next to a barber shop. The paneling hasn't changed since 1979 and I hope it stays that way. You know, the way our economy is being destroyed and the treacherous transformation that is taking place in our country very much suggests that places like this will no longer exist in 5 or 10 years. In a decade, amazing food like this might be only a memory. Bottom line: super tasty, fresh, healthy, filling, customizable, fun, different, kind owners and staff. Do it.
Absolutely delicious food. We went with the Mongolian BBQ and a salad...and it was PERFECT! It is cooked to your personal preference. All the ingredients are fresh. It was served with egg rolls, rice and a delicious puffy flaky bread.Even the salad dressing was Absolutely delicious.If I lived locally I would be here frequently!
Husband and I found this place on Google and loved it! Service was very fast and super friendly. We did the "all you can eat" and it tasted great. Very good experience and we will definitely be going back :)
Server was friendly, but only one guy on the floor and was running around like crazy. Felt bad for him. We love Mongolian bbq so we thought we'd give it a try. The food was very mediocre, we didn't even finish our food. Sorry, won't be going back.