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    HuHot Mongolian Grill

    3.4 (39 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Variety of sauces
    Angela C.

    Im back and it's just as good as before. Best Mongolian grill around. The sauces are many choices and Ingredients also.

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    Kayla B.

    For those who aren't aware, HuHot Monogolian Grill is an "all-you-can-eat" establishment with a build-your-own-bowl-of-noodles/stir fry type of set-up. When you get there, you'll be seated. You'll order any appetizers and tell the server what drink you'd like (They have Coke Freestyle machines here with hundreds of choices). You'll get get up and pick up an empty bowl. You'll first fill that bowl with any meats you'd like. Then choose what noodles you'd like. Then put on the veggies on top. Finally, you put 5-6 scoops (I usually do 2 to cut down on sodium) of your choice of sauces on top. You then bring your bowl to a large, circle-grill. They'll take your food and put it on the grill. You then stand and wait until your food is cooked and they hand it back to you on a plate. You then sit and eat. And repeat this process as many times as you want. As an update to my initial review (which basically said that they were good but still had untrained staff), HuHot has gotten a lot better. Service has been pretty good every time I've gone recently. Drinks are refilled every time I go up to get a plate while I haven't had any issues with burned food (like I do 50% of the time at the Cedar Falls HuHot). For the complaints of the other reviews, don't come to HuHot if you're expecting the best stir fry you've ever eaten. That's really not it's niche. It's niche is "All you can eat stir-fry made right before your eyes with ingredients you picked out". Hated your creation? Go up and make another one. Still hungry? Get another plate - as many as you want, really. Does this get expensive? Yeah. I don't usually go to HuHot for dinner as their dinner price is more than I want to pay, but for a lunch at $9.99, the unlimited food is very much reasonable. And delicious. I don't come here expecting 5-star, fresh meats - because it isn't. But it does allow me to pick exactly what I want, with the exact portions I want, and then eat it. And repeat the process as much as I'd want. My biggest complaint now is that they've gone and added a *lot* of veggie and topping options. This is okay, but it means that some of the toppings got "halved". For example, you used to be able to reach the onions from both sides of the topping bar. Now you have to awkwardly try to reach across a table to get the ladle to grip up some onions into your bowl while trying not to spill everything everywhere. There's no easy way to switch sides of the tables once you're in the topping line either. This does mean more toppings for people who like obscure toppings, but it also means some annoyance for the more-popular toppings. I even watched a manager hop onto the grill when the sole grill employee was looking a bit stressed out. Just wanted to update my review to say that their employee issues have been ironed out, and they're doing pretty well.

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    $10 for lunch? All you can eat? Definitely one of the best deals I've seen. The process to make your own plate is very simple. Grab a bowl and fill it with whatever you want. Just make sure to get at least 5 scoops of sauce. Personally. I'd add a bit of oil to make sure the noodles don't stick together. Only downfalls would be that on the website it said there would be scallop but I didn't see them. No biggie for me since I really wanted the pork instead. So I assume not all items listed on the website are going to be present. The other downfall is the sauce station. It's a little confusing since there's only 3 signs but 4 rows. But some of the sauces were distinguishable from the others so it wasn't too bad. Calorie counters! They lost all the calories for the oz of their items. Great! But I didn't see a scale around to measure. Lol.

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    2 years ago

    I love huhot and this one's the worst. They don't properly cook your food all the way leaving you with soup and lousily cooked food.

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    4 years ago

    If you add the right spices it is great. Clean fast good service. I like to mix pork and beef

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    7 years ago

    Wish these were in JAX! So sad the mom and pop mogolian bbq shut down in jax beach. Someone PLEASE open one of these franchises!

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    Friendly service. Excellent food and sauces for any pallet. Must try this place if you haven't already done so.

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    10 years ago

    High price and poor quality. Sliced frozen chicken and steak tastes awful when cooked. Not impressed at all.

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    For the complaints of the other reviews, don't come to HuHot if you're expecting the best stir fry you've ever eaten.

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    HuHot Mongolian Grill

    3.7(64 reviews)
    69.2 mi
    $$

    There is really not much to it -- I'm a HuHot lover through and through…read more I don't think I could be a bigger fan of this restaurant model. There is nothing that gets me quite as excited as piling up heaping bowls of meat, noodles, and veggies and cooking them with the HuHot sauces/oils. I've never left a HuHot location unsatisfied and the Cedar Falls location was no exception. Service and ambiance are always great, and I'm lucky that I'm accompanied by the best company whenever I come here. Lots of memories and great conversations had in the booths of this restaurant!

    We do love Hu Hot. Our servers have been really good the many, many times we have been there with…read moreour kids and grandkids! Tonight we actually had an exception. I will preface this with the fact we found out it was her 3rd shift as a hostess/ server here. Grace and understanding applied for that...and they saved a star by the way they removed us from her server duties and spent time going over the SHOULD HAVE BEEN 'non-issue' she had turned into an awkward situation for all. I have family in town from out of state visiting us as I am battling inoperable stage 4 cancer. We recommend Hu Hot saying they are always good! Our servers have always been fast and friendly! Our server came and she introduced the process and 'one bowl' rule to our visitors. (All in late 70's and 84 yrs old and never been to a Hu Hot) I have never had them push that ONE BOWL rule except on the sign. But...ok. Asked about drinks and I asked for a bowl of lemon wedges for all the waters then ordered drinks. My aunt opted for just water, I ordered an ice tea, wife ordered a lemonade then my uncle said, very clearly, "ice tea please" and my aunt said "me too, I will have the ice tea". All 5 of us were very clear on what was ordered. She dropped off 1 ice tea, 1 lemonade and 3 waters and the lemon slices. We noticed 2 missing ice teas NO BIG DEAL! EASY FIX! and I told my wife we would just flag her down. A different server came by and I asked for the 2 missing ice teas. He said "Sure! I will let your server know". The original server came back and set down 3 ice teas on the end of the table and said "Here's the 3 ice teas but you said 3 waters! But I will replace them anyways". Very rude tone! Our jaws actually dropped and 3 of 5 of us all spoke up and said "nobody ordered 3 waters and we all heard ice teas. She walked off in a 'whatever' manner and we all stared at each other in a bit of shock. Really!!! Mad at us because she messed up the order we all heard?? Wife went up to the same server at the bar to make sure we weren't charged for the 4th tea and explain that we ordered what we wanted...in a very calm tone. Server said "I don't like the way your talking to me and am getting a Manager! Mind blown again. The assistant Mgr came out and had a good , calm, intelligent talk at the table (learned it was her 3rd shift) and they made adjustments in the staff to get us a server we could talk to who did a great job. The food, (good as always)second server and assistant mgr earned the 3 stars. Really do NOT know what this young lady is going through in life...plus a new job...so Grace and possible extenuating circumstances mindset applied. I do hope it's not as bad as inoperable stage IV terminal cancer. . Even fighting THAT, I can't be that intolerably rude. We do pray she finds a peace that allows her to answer a Mis-heard order with a "Sorry about that! I'll be right back with your _______ ." Or something friendly like that! We will adjust our statement made while suggesting Hu Hot to my family and friends in the future to saying "The food is always good and the service is ALMOST always fast and friendly". Thanks assistant mgr and Hu Hot staff that worked through this SHOULD HAVE BEEN "non-issue". We will be back! Just really careful on server selection! God Bless! I do hope the server finds a silver lining in this situation.

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    4.7(34 reviews)
    18.6 mi

    Coming from a Singaporean, this place is almost like a taste from home . Although the char kuay…read moreteow does not have wok hei ( meaning life of wok, and is a Smokey transfer of fumes to food) it was still a good plate of food The curry puff, Nasi lemak and Portuguese tarts are seriously good Compliments to the chef . Job well executed and well done.

    Hawker Kitchen brings authentic Malaysian street food flavors right into the heart of Des Moines,…read moreand it's a spot that feels both comforting and exciting if you're craving Southeast Asian dishes. Char Kueh Teow This dish stood out immediately which has a smoky wok hei flavor (the "breath of the wok") coated the flat rice noodles, giving them that deep caramelized edge that's hard to find outside of Malaysia. The prawns were plump and juicy, and the mix of soy, garlic, and chili gave just the right balance of savory and spicy. Fresh cucumbers and pickled vegetables on the side added a refreshing crunch, making each bite balanced and addictive. Laksa Rich, creamy, and fragrant, the laksa broth was a highlight. The curry coconut base carried layers of spice without being overwhelming, and every sip warmed you from the inside out. The noodles were cooked just right, with toppings that tied it together from seafood to herbs. It's the kind of bowl that makes you pause between spoonfuls just to savor the aroma. Satay The chicken satay had a lovely turmeric and lemongrass marinade, grilled to a slight char that locked in the smoky flavor. Tender on the inside with crispy edges, it paired perfectly with the bold, nutty, and slightly spicy peanut dipping sauce. The cucumber slices on the side helped cut through the richness, just like you'd get back at a hawker stall in Malaysia. Overall Hawker Kitchen is a gem for anyone looking for authentic Malaysian comfort food in Des Moines. Portions are generous, flavors are bold and true to their roots, and the variety on the menu makes it worth repeat visits. If you're new to Malaysian cuisine, start with the satay and char kueh teow; if you're a fan already, the laksa will feel like home.

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