I didn't feel like a Mongol or a mogul when I dined at Gengis Khan, but perhaps a little bit like a mogrel. After all, it is fusion cuisine that combined a common Mongolian dish with American fast-food culture. It was satisfying to pile on the frozen, sliced meats (beef, pork, chicken, turkey) and veggies into the bowl yourself. The selection was broader than most salad bars. Paired with their noodles and a generous portion of garlic and pepper sauce, the concoction grilled on a gigantic iron plate gave out such tantalizing aroma it would whet any appetite (and draw more customers into the restaurant). It's a stretch to actually call it a restaurant, because you order at the counter and everything is self-served, including the utensils. There isn't much counter dining space to accommodate many diners, but the food court is just outside the store and it wasn't hard to find myself a table. The food came out pretty hot, so pace yourself without burning your mouth. The smell made it hard to wait before taking the first bite. The frozen meat shriveled upon being seared, so there might seem less than you remembered when you put them in the bowl. Because the meats weren't marinated, they might be a bit bland if not consumed with the saucy noodle. The grilled onion and green onion were the best part of my dish. Overall, it was a good place to get a quick lunch. The sauce was quite salty, and I was thirsty for the rest of the afternoon. read more

Gengis Khan - Mongolian Near Me - Lakewood, California

I'm honestly appalled by this location. I went in with my two children and ordered a bowl -- they advertise that you can get as much meat and vegetables as you want. The cooks prepare your food in front of you, so I decided to sit down but kept an eye on the process. To my surprise, I saw them take out some of the meat I had added, leaving me with less and replacing it with extra vegetables. That was absolutely unacceptable and disappointing. On top of that, the front cashier was extremely rude. If you don't like your job, then maybe this isn't the place for you -- customer service isn't for everyone, and that's okay. But that kind of attitude -- rude, unbothered, and clearly not wanting to be there -- is just very unappealing and makes the whole experience worse. I didn't say anything at the moment because I didn't want a confrontation, but I will never return to this place again. If you do go, make sure to watch the cooks closely -- don't just trust them to do it right. read more

3/9/26 - Remembered liking the stir fried noodles cooked with selected meats and veggies piled high in a bowl with choice of sauces added during the stir fry process on a flat, hot disc when this place was located on the 2nd floor of the Lakewood Mall. The noodles and the taste were not the same. One serving easily feeds 2-3 people; but unfortunately I was not aware of this and my daughter and I ordered separately. We ended up tossing most of it because it just didn't taste good. Place did not appear clean so we took our food to go. Will not be back. read more

On march 19, 2026 at around 7:30 - 7:50 Service is a 0/10 I went in to eat with my boyfriend spending the last $50 to my name getting sooooo excited to eat some tasty noodles! and as I stood besides my boyfriend absolutely mesmerized by the smell and the sound of the noodles sizzled by the cooks, one of the cooks turns at me rolls his eyes and smacks his teeth then in a nasty tone says "move over there". I was shocked to hear this kind of tone come from him considering the fact I never did anything wrong. So i asked him what he said, and he smacked his teeth again and let out the most childish "ohhh my goooddd" and i asked him what the heck his problem was? I was confused as to why I'm being treated so poorly. And coming from over 20 years of CPTSD i began to lose my peace and calm and became a shaken scared crying mess. This man was being so cruel, so i asked the woman behind the counter if she could help control the situation because her employee is making me feel scared and uncomfortable with his aggression and she just looked me and said "oh it's because we're starting to get a long line" as if that justifies the way i was treated. I then asked her for a refund because I don't want this unstable man handling my food. I began to fear he was going to spit in it as he kept turning back to look at me as i spoke with the woman employee. that man has a lot of hate in his heart. i ended up just leaving without any refund and throwing the food away. I will never waste my money at this location again. read more

Food was decent, could have been better. Came here on a whim because I was craving Mongolian bbq food. I usually go to sit in restaurants that are not in a mall for Mongolian noodles. This place could have been better in the way that wished it was cleaner and more sanitary. I wanted to add carrots into my noodles but the carrots were not fresh and looked very old. ALL the other veggies were okay as well. The guy cook gave me attitude for wanting my noodles and protein a little more well done. The cashier lady was nice though and accommodating since I wanted 2x rice and no soup. Pros: The bowl portion is pretty big once they add it in the to go box. All food is placed in to go boxes fyi read more

This place brings lots of cherished memories for me and my family! This is probably the only GK location that operates and resembles what the malls were like around 2010 and before. I remember when Lakewood Mall's second floor was the Food Court center. I only go to GK when my family wants it. Staffs were friendly and I love that we can still pile our food. We love to pile our noodles with corn, carrots, various proteins, sauces, cilantros, garlic, and more. One meal can feed up to 1-3 people. I recommend ordering the food at GK and getting your drinks at Charley's next door. read more

Gengis Khan has been on my list of spots to try for a couple of weeks. I followed my nose to this spot while shopping for a present a few weeks ago at Lakewood Mall in Lakewood, CA. Unfortunately, I was short of time and had to leave without trying their food. Luckily, I live in the area and decided to stop by the mall today with no other intent but to indulge in their Mongolian BBQ plate. Upon entering the establishment, you are greeted by a delicious, fresh smell of grilled food. Although it was busy, the line moved quickly. The cashier greeted me, explained to me how their service worked, and made me feel comfortable about eating there. The cooks were respectful and cooked my food perfectly while I watched. Overall, this was a fun and delicious experience, and I will return. read more

Today i was waiting in line to order, and i noticed a customer who was waiting for his noodles/veggies to be cooked, grab a fistful of some extra noodles that was left on his tray and hold it out to the cook, the cook took it from his hand and threw it in with the rest of his food that was on the grill. who knows where his hands have been, also not fair to everyone else, someone could get sick read more

Being coming here more than 10 Years And the flavor is the same Love this place so much I have to say that I love this guy his name is Tony and he's always make me feel good with his smile He knows how to cheer me up with this delicious food. He and the staff of this place are the best read more

Gengis Khan - Chicken pork meat a combination of my favorite food - Mongolian Near Me - Lakewood, California

The prices have gone up unreasonably. Not only that will ruin the experience. But they also had the audacity to charge .10 for a damn to-go bag! And an additional service fee if you pay with a credit/debit card! I won't come here unless I'm desperate and have cash on hand. The food is still good for a quick service restaurant. read more

I love this place so much! I can never get tired of the food. Everything is on point. Some staff members especially an older guy it's a bit rude sometimes but overall , I will always come back here. read more

Tricky misleading online menu. I went to the store and his receipt was different from the one I got online shorting me three items that was supposed to be a meal. I have all the photos and screenshots so I don't know why this game is going on. Bottom line the company makes more money shorting items that are in your cart and paid for online But not on the receipt when you pick up your order read more

I came here last week because I was craving Mongolian BBQ. As I proceeded to the begining of the line, the beef was out. I called out several times to all the workers one by one. No one even flinched. They made me feel like a ghost. Even the girl by the cashier just ingnored me. Finally I said "Hello?" It must have been a trigger word for the cashier girl. Right away she looked my way. She said all kinds of crazy. Wow, is that how you treat a paying customer who pays for your paycheck? If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen l e v a. read more

Gengis Khan - a close up of a plate of food - Mongolian Near Me - Lakewood, California

I like this place and I would write a negetive review if this wasn't repeatedly a problem: very hot food is put directly into styrofoam containers for to-go orders. This is the third time I found that my food was on a melted surface and tasted like plastic. A toxic bummer. They should switch to less polluting containers or use foil for liners. We will not be back until they upgrade. Ingesting melted styrofoam is not ok!!!! read more

Gengis Khan - Noodles melted through styrofoam such a waste. Ingesting melted styrofoam is not ok!!!! - Mongolian Near Me - Lakewood, California

The manager here is not accommodating at all. The boxes that they serve here are paper thin and all of my food melted through when stacking on top. When I call to get a refund he refuses to give me my money back and blames it on me saying it's my fault. Literally what kind of service is that. No one told me anything. No wonder they're in this dingy Lakewood mall. If I can give 0 stars I would. read more

Gengis Khan - Melted box. Food in trash. No refund. - Mongolian Near Me - Lakewood, California

Worse mongolian bbq I ever had, it needed more seasoning, the customer service was pretty bad too except for the cashier lady

I've been wanting to try this place for some time. I finally came in. I got the bowl. You basically go through a line and pick what you want in your bowl. Veggies, meats and noodles. I need that protein so I added plenty of beef and chicken. Some veggies and they add sauces according to your preferences. Plenty of noodles so you get your moneys worth if you add enough meat. The meat quality is a little on the down side. Kind of chewy and shrinks supper fast. So you're not left with much. So add plenty of meat! All in all, I loved it! I don't know why others hate on it. But I'm good. For $15, it's legit. Don't expect service with a smile lol I wasn't disrespected or anything but........ Definitely coming back. I couldn't finish my bowl. I had enough for dinner tbh. Thanks for the good food. read more

Gengis Khan - BYOB. Get plenty of meat! Pretty good for $15 - Mongolian Near Me - Lakewood, California

I'm giving them a 1 star because one of the girls (blondish hair an make up) filling the sriracha sauces takes her job too seriously. I asked her if I can have three sriracha sauces and she said no it's one per combo! I let her know I had ordered two combos and she only handed me 2 sauces. I asked her again if I can get one more she said no it's one per combo I was like ok I get it let me buy one more side of it and she said no we don't sell them! Really!!! I'm just trying to eat my food how I like it! But anyways I had to walk away from the the situation because it was really upsetting and I didn't want to cause a scene over hot sauce but for sure I ain't coming back getting me upset for what!!? read more

I placed an to go order and was not able to receive my food because machine was down then could not receive a refund so please do not take to gos if your machines are down. read more

They got my order wrong!! I ordered a pickup order online and once i got home and opened the trays i realized our order was completely wrong! The food items listed on my receipt did not match what was inside. Not only were we missing the shrimp (which they charge you extra for), they added mushrooms and jalapeños... i'm allergic to mushrooms and i can't eat spicy! Went back to the restaurant to get my order right and the cashier was really rude! She told me I'd have to get in this long ass line and wait to order my food again. She had no name badge but she was light skin and wearing glasses. Terrible customer service! Shes did not care that it was their mistake and we literally had to drive back because they didn't get our order right and she was giving me an attitude. Here i am standing still waiting 15 minutes for my food to hopefully be done right this time. Keep in mind i placed my order online over 1 hour ago! read more

One star and for the employees only because they are the only reason for any star at all. Staff was friendly, helpful, and trying to keep the place clean. The food is not what is used to be. No flavor and upset our stomach. We love Mongolian bbq and Gengis Khan has always been a favorite. Sadly the location is lacking with their food, the quality, and whatever made us feel like we had eaten $40 worth of Taco Bell. Many other locations in OC that are going to remain our first choice. read more

This place is pretty amazing. The food here is tasty, appetizing, and scrumptious. The service is awesome. They maintain high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations. Antonio "Tony" the manager has a positive attitude and a passion for his work. He treats my elderly mother in a very special way. He goes above and beyond to make her feel welcome on every visit. If your looking for a place with good noodles and great service, I recommend you try this place. - Thank you, Tony! read more

This has to be one of the best places to eat. I dine here whenever I can, food is always fresh and delicious

What great service. I just picked up lunch and the cook there was attentive , funny and friendly. He made my little experience awesome and it was a breath of fresh air to see someone enjoying their work. He look likes he appreciates his job and was happy to be there. He also talked about his time living in San Diego and the difference between this company and the one over that way. The food was awesome too. He said he was going to make sure I really liked it and that it was better than the one in San Diego lol and no lie it was great. Thanks for the awesome lunch Gengis Khan! I'll be back. read more

I was craving noodles for a while, so this placed helped to fulfill that craving on Sunday. There was a decent size line when ordering to putting the good together, but it didn't take too long to get through. So how this restaurant works is you get a bowl and can add a side of rice or a drink to your order. Then you get to pick what you would like to have with your noodles. You start off picking from four different kinds of meat, which are chicken, beef, Turkey, and pork. Then you move on to the vegetables ranging from baby corn to cucumbers as well as adding even cilantro or pineapple to the mix. And then one of the workers ask for your bowl to add some spicy sauces, garlic, or at least some form of sauce to cook your noodles in and then proceeds to top your bowl off with noodles. Then you bring your bowl to the next worker that cooks it on this circular grill in front of you with the use of two long chopstick looking sticks. They cook the meat and veggies first, add some more liquid to the mix, and then add on your noodles till they're nice and hot. The lady in front of us had put in some pork and when she walked away the worker at the grill tossed some of it and had one of the other workers get fresh cuts for her so that was nice of them to do. Once you get your food in a to go container, you can eat inside the restaurant or outside in the food court area. My boyfriend and I shared one that was predominately meat with a hint of veggies as well as made it spicy and garlicky. It definitely tasted good and was enough for the both of us. read more

Gengis Khan - All the meats with some onions, cilantro, baby corn, and literally two cucumber pieces with spices and garlic mixed in - Mongolian Near Me - Lakewood, California

You ask for little spicy, they slap so much chili paste you can't eat it. Soup is disgusting. Soda not carbonated. Portions are very generous so that's a plus. All in all, had 3 bites and had to leave hungry. Zero points read more

I love Mongolian food! I like to order it for pick-up too! It's ready when I arrive!

DIRTY....EXTREMELY DIRTY I went early on a Sunday (12:30). The grill was DISGUSTING AND DIRTY JUST PLAN NASTY. The lady in front of me told them to clean the grill before they cooked her food. She added that people could get SICK. They stopped and cleaned the grill but I couldn't help but to ask if they clean it every night before leaving and he said NO....WTF THAT IS NASTY AS F The guy who does the sauce tried to make excuses stating that this kind of grill gets dirty fast....NO YOU ARE LAZY ITS A SUNDAY MORNING AND THE PLACE WAS EMPTY **ALWAYS ASK THEM TO CLEAN THE GRILL** WHAT A SHAME BECAUSE THE FOOD IS GOOD read more

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This place is so good! I specially love the soup and rice you get on the side and I get the noodles for my baby which she loves noodles ! Big portions here ! Totally recommend read more

Do not eat here unless you want an upset stomach after, full of salt. Not clean. Never again!!

My husband and I come here all the time the staff is always nice and friendly. The cashier today were very friendly and full of smiles. One of the girls always calls everyone sweetie and it makes my day. Today was a bit different as there was two girls ahead of us holding up the line and on the phone. The cashier asked 3 times what they wanted and the lady snapped at the cashier and told her not to rush her. A few seconds later the lady is demanding her money back and going off on the cashier for being rushed and rude. The lady called the cashier a f***ing bi**h, the cashier handled herself as best as she could and told her ok, gave her a refund, the lady muttered something under her breath and the cashier did tell her it's rude to be holding up the line and on the phone at her register. I completely agree with your cashier. I hate doing reviews but my husband and I thought today would be our day as the cashier looked hurt by being yelled at by these girls. read more

I went to this establishment quite often. However, you have lost me as a customer due to the extra fees you charge for using a credit card. This is part of doing business. This is so cheap. read more

Lost me as a customer due to their extra fees for using a credit card. Plenty of other options around their location where I can spend my money. Cheap, cheap, cheap. read more

Food was ok, but you have lost a "customer for life". The food prices went up a considerable amount, but the last straw was when they added extra fees for using a credit card. This is soooo Cheap, Cheap, Cheap. read more

Went here for some shopping and didn't time my trip correctly. I got super hungry, and I remember liking Gengis Khan for their tasty noodles and big portions. I paid just under $11 to fill up a bowl with raw meats and Veges before they add noodles, sauce, and then fire it up on a big skillet. Is it just me or the bowls got smaller? Anyway, the guy kept talking to me from behind the counter, and the chatter was nice at first. Then it got uncomfortable. "Yes, I am shopping..." I said. What else would I be doing here?! He also said my bowl was "all healthy and sh*t" since I didn't get any meat. Awesome that they had mushrooms and broccoli. Not that awesome that compared to my OG location they didn't have tofu or bamboo shoots. The guy didn't keep pouring the sauce on either while cooking like they did the other places. He just stirred it around then plop into the styrofoam box. read more

Gengis Khan - Mongolian Near Me - Lakewood, California

The young Hispanic female (19-22) at the register is hella rude. Working this day November 7 @ this time 6pm & Myself walking in with a big smile. Y'all pay your staff to have a poor attitude towards ANY customer ? -Slamming bowls and snatching my card out of my hand just because I asked for 2 not 1. read more

Be prepared to pay $19!just for a bowl: price has gone up 2 times in a month. Ridiculous.

Love Mongolian food! I always walk pass this place in the mall and today I was just in the mood for some place new. I'm so glad I did, these noodles aren't as greasy as some other. For $13, it's as much as you can fit and ask for extra noodles too! I'll be trying this til I get bad customer service or food. read more

Gengis Khan - Mongolian - Mongolian Near Me - Lakewood, California

I would not recommend this place at all. The food is not good or tasty. You ask the workers for a little bit of garlic and they throw on a bunch of scoops that ends up making the food inedible. You ask for light chili and they add so much that every bite is not only garlicky but so spicy that you cannot enjoy your food. Every bite was disgusting. And the workers are so fast with the spoon that you can't even tell them to stop. I hate wasting food and had to throw it away. Waste of money, waste of calories, waste of time. Go elsewhere for $16. read more

Rice is really really either not washed correctly or it's really lacking on the just right chewy texture. They can try to make the rice more Edible. I'm unsure if it's made in batches, or the rice just isn't making the cut. This is like the third time I came with such bad quality rice. read more

Gengis Khan - Poorly cooked rice. - Mongolian Near Me - Lakewood, California