love love eating here. great food and something different. their bathrooms however are disgusting. always dirty and so dark. I try not and use them because I don't want it to make not want to eat there anymore. service is great too. please just give your restrooms some attention. read more

Standing outside the restaurant waiting for members of my running group to show up, I saw a few people exit HuHot Mongolian Grill. I won't describe their physical appearance, to protect their privacy, but suffice it to say that I knew that I was in the right place. Inside, it was more of the same: guys who looked like they used to work construction until their ankles gave out; girls who order a Caesar salad with the dressing on the side. Is this where people started going after the Department of Health finally did away with Happy China? I was altogether unfamiliar with HuHot. My little brother used to work there when it was a Ruby Tuesday, back in the dark ages. As I remarked to a member of my group, it's now unrecognizable. The decor is surprisingly elaborate and nicer than it needs to be, given the overall concept. I've driven by this place once or twice when I was in the area for a discounted Toyota and a delicious bubble tea, and I thought it might be a more formal Panda Express, that you might take your wife to on your anniversary, and that the name might be a slightly insensitive play on the phrase "Who's hot?" The latter might still be true, but this is no ordinary Chinese restaurant. It falls somewhere in between a buffet, like the aforementioned Happy China, and one of those Japanese places where they squirt sake in your mouth from a squeeze bottle. No Diddy. It's all you can eat, and you get to select the ingredients and give them to a guy to cook on a big circular flat top. It's like my lifetime dream of being allowed to run amok in the kitchen at a Taco Bell--somehow coming up with new permutations of the same small handful of ingredients, bringing back the Meximelt for one night only (no Ricky Martin), feeding myself from the business end of that sour cream gun, like Pauly Shore drinking straight from that Slurpee machine in Encino Man--but with Chinese food instead of arguably inauthentic Mexican food. It's a brilliant idea. I went two plates deep, but I could have easily gone for five. I wasn't with that kind of group. They've been looking at me weird ever since I accidentally ate two meals at Shake Shack, as if I committed some sort of weird crime. The first trip was really just to familiarize myself with the selection of ingredients and the overall process. The second trip, I was really able to go in. The first time, I was careful about selecting ingredients that made sense together, like something you could actually order at a Panda Express. I got a few different meat ingredients, some onions, mushrooms and what have you, but none of the seafood, and I didn't combine any of the sauces. Back at the table, it occurred to me that anything you get here probably tastes more or less the same. The sauce ends up being the dominant flavor. On my second trip, I was able to confirm as much. I went full-on land, air and sea, with a haphazard sampling of noodles, vegetables and what have you and a combination of sauces, including a generous ladle of the second hottest sauce they carry. Just as I suspected, it was still good. There was a time in my life when, after eating here once, I would have dedicated myself to trying to find the one combination of ingredients that somehow doesn't work, or going back enough times that I was politely asked to leave, and the fact that that would even occur to me, at this point, is a testament to the brilliance of the idea that they've come up with. read more

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Great food. Nice service and people. THE PLACE IS A PIT!!! Every corner, wall, surface and keep looking. The bathroom board was filthy, then start rocking up the walls and the corners. It was just horrible! Someone that's not managing the location and really needs to fix it. The price is nice. The food is healthy and tasty! I will not be back till it's clean. read more

Walking in is an experience all on its own. Selena came to us right away her personality, presence and customer service was all on point. She was very helpful on navigating us thru what to do. Love how you pick your ingredients all fresh veggies plenty to choose from. You then pick your sauces they have a wide variety to choose from and describe each one.you then take it to the grill and watch them cook it. Such an amazing experience all around. The manager Ellie was super friendly watched her check on customers as well as answer any questions anyone had. The building is extremely clean and inviting!!! The cheese cake Rangoon is a must try!!!! When you go ask for Selena she is beyond amazing and goes above and beyond for her customers!!!!! read more

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Shared parking lot in a mini strip mall. Selena was our hostess. Very welcoming and friendly and seated up quickly. Dim lit setting but lit enough to see perfectly. Concept: Do it yourself plate. First you pick your meats, buffet style, well communicated at the top of each meat, noodle, veggie and sauce , then you pick your noodle, then your veggies, lastly your sauces. Take it to the hot grill and let the gentlemen do their magic. (Tip them for their services. ) They sauté your ingredients and turn it into a meal only you can enjoy. Take it back to your table and eat . This is all you can eat style so go hungry to get your monies worth. I went on a Sunday around 3pm . Nice crowd. Not busy at all. Reminder: if YOUR meal comes out and you don't like and or YOU are not impressed, DO NOT start screaming and yelling and just remember YOU made YOUR dish . Staff just sautéed what YOU gave them to prepare. Kudos to whoever came up with this concept for a restaurant. I absolutely love it and will definitely return. read more

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I came to Hu Hot for lunch and immediately was impressed by the ambiance - semi low lighting, low playing music and quiet. For someone that is very sensitive to lighting and sound, I appreciated it very much. TV was playing but no sound. Our waitress, Bella was very sweet and quick in her return with our drinks. She was attentive in checking in on us. There are a ton of previously frozen options for meat/protein from pork, chicken, shaved beef and seafood. The freshly cut veggie selection was excellent as well, along with baby carrots, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts, etc. The sauce selection is vast - I chose teriyaki and soy sauces, which to my surprise wasn't very salty at all. I am super sensitive to salt as well, so it was awesome. The cook seemed to be flipping food to the beat of music in his earbud, which was quite entertaining. He did have one bud out, so he could communicate with me and did so kindly and with a smile. The food itself is so flavorful (to your own liking, of course!) and delicious. Despite the sauce bar, that's designed with a catch-all underneath, think that the area could use a more frequent wipe down, as obviously people before us spilled it all around. That wasn't too appealing to the eyes. I did venture into the restroom, which could also use a wipe down of counters from soap spills, but overall, pretty clean. I would return to this restaurant, it's quite tasty. read more

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Ok I went back for my birthday dinner after our first experience was so great. I still enjoyed my meal but the dinner comes with soup or salad so I got neither. Because the only dressing they have is ranch, which I cannot eat. And both soups were meat based. So I will no longer recommend to vegans unless they improve these aspects. Maybe there could be a discount if you don't get the soup or salad read more

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I love me some stir fry! HuHot is one of my favorite places and I have to try it whenever I find one. One of my friends had never been here, so I was glad to share this with them. Thankfully, they loved it too. We also tried the crab rangoons...none of us were impressed by them...they were kinda dry and overly onion-y. read more

HuHot Mongolian Grill - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

We come here when we can as we love all the fresh veggies. I now am able to put together the sauces into a delicious blend. My wife also loves that she knows which sauces are gluten free. You only have yourself to blame if it comes out bad. The only thing is, their signs for the sauces are old and dirty. Please place new signs up and include which items are gluten free. During lunch, it is all you care to eat. So it is a great deal. Plus the lunch hours go until 4:00pm! The Manager and Bec are some of the great staff here as well. The table gets white rice as well. As we are moving towards being vegans , this restaurant offers a lot of options as well as meats for non-vegans. Give them a try!. read more

HuHot Mongolian Grill - My creation. - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

There's plenty of free parking. Amazingly this place is pretty quiet. The round surface where they cook your food is unique. You watch an are entertained as they prepare your food. There are plenty of options you can choose for your vegetables, and sauces. There are ample protein options as well. Service is always good. However, the young lady the had our table was exceptional. Thank you Selelena for a wonderful experience. You made our day. The food was delicious. read more

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I've been to other HuHot restaurants in a different state, so I am not new to the concept and business. For a relatively low price, you can AYCE and have fresh and tasty stir fry that can be customized to your liking. I love how they are able to cook up the food very quickly, and you can choose from a wide variety of sauces. This location seems a little older and aging, but the service is great and food is tasty. read more

Foods good. It's a bit pricey but you get a lot of food.it would be nice to have smaller portion options.

Food is buffet style-meat is sliced thin and frozen, noodles and fresh vegetables with lots of sauces. read more

HuHot Mongolian Grill - This is the grilling surface at HuHot. - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Can't believe health dept score is so high. They it's not go into the bathrooms. They definitely need to have a serious cleaning. Food is amazing. Just don't go in their bathroom. You might change your mind about staying read more

This place gots like mega rizz with the best service and high quality food with tons of aura points. I will come again because this place is banging with rizzy food! read more

HuHot Mongolian Grill - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Decent meal and all you can eat selections, but they only have eggs at certain days and times which was a let down. Service was fast enough with the chefs at the rotating hibachi table and drinks came quick. Wouldn't come often but it was crowded when I visited on a weekend. read more

Bring your appetite. Lots of choices to choose to choose from. You may walk in, but they might have to roll you out.

What a great find. Reasonable price. Great food. If you have not had Mongolian, you should. Friendly staff will explain the process to you. Good selection of proteins, noodles, vegetables, and sauces. The cooks are funny if you engage them. Be sure to show them some love. Eat until can no longer... enjoy! read more

Very good food. If it's not, it is your fault because you picked the ingredients. We always leave very full. Only downside is sometimes during the dinner rush it gets busy. We also enjoy the type of music they play in the background (classic rock). read more

HuHot was the perfect place for my small family with a young child to grab dinner on a Monday night. The restaurant wasn't too crowded, and the vibe was laid back. The host/manager on duty was so friendly and welcoming, and our waitress Jessica was really sweet with my 3-year-old, and service was very attentive. The experience is so much fun, of getting to pick what goes into your stirfry and making your own sauce! Love that it's AYCE as well. They had some seafood options as well as soft tofu (on the far end with the vegetables). Kids 3 and under eat free (since they don't eat much), which I really appreciate. I hope to come back in the not too distant future! read more

I really want to give this a 5 . HOWEVER, my non-biased opinion is a soft 3 star. While I personally love this place, and the food, the staff isn't always up to par. The cooks used to have fun and talk to the kids, and adults alike. Now it's just an awkward wait for your food and a slight mumble when they have a question. You typically have to ask the waitresses multiple times for things they don't bring to the table the first time. Bear in mind, these are things that should've been brought the first time they come to your table. The atmosphere feels like a typical chain restaurant, which it is. Now let's get to the good stuff. There is a whole bar of food waiting for you to concoct your own meal! There is a second bar for you to concoct your own sauce! There are also instructions above the sauce and oil bar in case you don't want to try your hand at making an original. I LOVE making my own food and trying new things at every trip up. Biggest word of advice, USE TWO BOWLS WHEN GATHERING YOUR FOOD AND SAUCES. It's ok, it's not against the rules. read more

I hadn't been back to Huhot since they reopened. it's like time stood still. Restaurant has groovy art work, fresh ingredients, competent cooks. It's always nice for everyone to "get what they want" because they pick exactly what's in their bowls Server was nice, efficient. read more

I loved this this place, and when they shut down I was scared that they were gonna stay that way. However, when they reopened I came back and I just want to say this place is awesome. If you're looking for a dining experience that's both fun and delicious, then you have to come here. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a clean, welcoming atmosphere and the amazing aroma of sizzling stir-fry. The selection is impressive--wonderful vegetables, quality meats, noodles, and a wide variety of sauces that let you customize your dish exactly the way you like it. The service is great and they're all very friendly. The grill chefs are fast, friendly, and skilled. Watching them cook your meal right in front of you on that massive, circular grill is half the fun. And the flavor? Incredible. Everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. Plus, the buffet includes appetizers, soups, salads, and desserts, which is a great bonus. Whether you're a picky eater or an adventurous foodie, there's something for everyone here. I've been back several times, and each visit is consistently excellent. Highly recommended! read more

The stir fry was good, except the meat was all frozen & some of it looked "iffy." The veggies were fresh & there was a huge variety. The stir fry came with a salad which was a nice touch. I felt like I was eating a healthy & nutritious meal that was delicious. The service was good. The restaurant was clean. My only negative comment would be we felt it was expensive for what we ordered. I believe it was $19 per person. For veggies & a little meat, we thought it was high. And yes, we KNOW inflation is terrible now. read more

HuHot is always delicious- great options to make your food. The servers are polite and attentive, and it's a great place to take the family. read more

How can you go wrong if you're picking out what your meal's made from??? So, it's a chain I'd never heard of before, so in my mind, it didn't count as a chain... All the ingredients looked good and cooks seemed to know what they were doing. My one complaint was that the waitress had apparently given the directions to new folks a few too many times, and ran through it so fast, it was almost impossible to follow her. And there's the not knowing what you don't know. Went through with my one bowl, but noticed others around me with two. WHAT, was I supposed to get two bowls. Saw another with a larger bowl. Hey, where'd you get THAT bowl? Live and learn... Enjoyed my meal. Would not be averse to returning. read more

HuHot Mongolian Grill - My hot mess - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Great food. Very clean. Extremely friendly staff. They have a wide variety of auctions for meats, veggies, and different sauces.

This place was spectacular! This all you can eat Mongolian Grill is part of a chain, and you know I love local, but this place is awesome! It is clean as a whistle, has great service and has delicious food. Their buffet of chilled foods to build your stir fry is always extremely clean, everything is plentiful and the stir fry chefs that grill up your food are always nice and personable. Don't forget to sign up for rewards! They are constantly giving you specials and deals on your account, and I love going here for weekday lunch! The next time you are in Creve Coeur, check out this location on Olive! You won't be disappointed! read more

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I would rate this a 0 if possible. This was the worst food I've ever eaten. The restaurant itself was also so freaking dirty--every bowl was dirty, our table had sauce and someone else's hair stuck to it, and the silverware wasn't clean. I wouldn't suggest this restaurant to anyone. I will say our server Ann was very sweet--only positive. read more

The cleanliness of this establishment, upon entering the carpet is filthy, everything is old and dated. When sitting in the booths there is no cushion left, you sink so low feels like you are on the floor. The food doesn't look appetizing, the chicken is frozen looks pink, when cooked it's thigh meat, yuck!! The fried rice, that I wasn't told is an up charge for, is gummy and nasty. The Crab Rangoon wrapper is thick fried dough, doesn't give crab rangoon at all, over priced. Had great expectations but was let way down, disappointed, one and done. read more

Where has this been all my life!!!!!??? Answer- like two miles from my house. Amazing service, great selection, and what a fun unique dining experience. My husband and I had never had this before (bc we are boring) but now maybe we aren't!!! Strongly recommend; there really is something for everyone! read more

The nasty, beat up, still frozen pieces of ingredients to choose from was the first indication of a problem. Took my ingredients to the grill and went to my table to wait. There, I found a cup of gooey, sticky, pasty fried rice. Took one taste and had to spit it out into my napkin. Disgusting! I retrieved my plate from the grill and reluctantly took one taste. Same thing, disgusting! I told the waitress how awful the food tasted, and she replied "oh, that's because it's not Chinese." We left the food sitting on the table, paid the bill, tipped the waitress, and walked out NEVER to return. Yuck! read more

The inside is a little dingy and could seriously use a refresh. Waitress and owner/manager(?) were very friendly and came over several times to check on us. Drinks were kept topped off. We weren't offered a menu, I guess they assumed we just wanted the buffet. I would have liked to check out the appetizers and desserts. The raw buffet is kept clean and cold and everything on it seemed fresh and in good shape. Lots of options and perfect for families with diverse likes/dislikes. I do agree with another reviewer that the guys running the grill were not really friendly and engaging but I'm OK with that. I do miss the little cards they used to have with sauce ideas. I assume they were lost during Covid because they can hold bacteria and viruses but I do get a little overwhelmed at the sauce bar and it's a big bummer to load a whole bowl and end up not liking it because you messed up your sauce. This is a great option for my family to be able to customize our meals and everyone ends up happy. read more

Fantastic news! HuHot is back in the STL!! Went today for a late lunch, and had about a 20 minute wait to be seated (totally worth the wait). The only reason I mention the wait time is because the word is out across the STL metro that they are finally back open under new ownership since the "shutdown" happened that hurt a lot of restaurants. So, quite a few folks coming in to get their fix. All the staff was fantastic. Friendly, helpful, and you could tell they were happy to be there....as were we! :-) For those that don't know: Here you can create your own unlimited stir fry. You can choose from several different ingredients, including noodles, a wide variety of vegetables, beef, pork, crab, etc. There's something for everyone, even if you have dietary restrictions. Fill your bowl up with your own selections in a buffet-style line, then head over to the "sauce bar"! There are so many different flavors and spice levels to choose from, and you can load it up as much as the bowl will allow. There are even "recipes" printed on a large sign above the sauce bar to try, or pick your own! Highly recommended! read more

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They were better before they closed for Covid but it is still a pretty good place to take the family besides pizza or fast food. It is not too expensive compared to other places and everyone gets what they want and as much as they want. It is kind of fun to fill your bowl with what you want and watch the guys grill it up for you. I d miss the shrimp, eggs and the ginger salad dressing that they used to have... read more

I came here often when I was a college student! The location was temporarily closed for awhile but it is open and I'm thrilled! Experience (5.0) First, you will be seated with your party to order apps, beverages, and sides. Then you will be able to build a bowl(s) by selecting your proteins, carbs, etc. Then, you will make your way to the sauce station and add preferred oils or sauces. Don't worry if you're lost at what to choose, there are recipes to assist. Last, you will give your bowl to the grill chef and they will magically make your recipe come to life! If you make a bowl that you are not fond of, go back and try again. Service (3.0): Needs improvement. Were seated at a small table and we didn't have enough space to have multiple plates. Could have cleared the table of the empty plates, cups, and bowls to allow for more room. Environment (4.0): Cute and casual date night. Ambient lighting. read more

HuHot Mongolian Grill - Build your bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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If you like Mongolian bbq, then this is your spot. They always have a nice selection and they keep the pans full with plentiful veggies and a good selection of different proteins. Service is always excellent my hats off to the cooks slinging dishes. Place is always clean and staff is friendly and always helpful. Must stop...highly recommended. read more

This is my go-to for a filling, delicious, cheap meal. Pretty decent ingredients. Pick yours, pick your noodles, pick your sauce, then hand it to the chef to cook it up in front of you on a large hot plate. They are pretty attentive to food allergies and will separate your meal well. The waiters are typically very attentive, even though they mainly just bring you drinks and white rice if you ask. The ambiance is nothing special but I really don't expect it to be given the buffet style environment. It's clean, neither upscale nor fast food. read more

HuHot Mongolian Grill - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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I am a huge fan of Mongolian BBQ and HuHut fills that need here in St. Louis! If you are unfamiliar with the concept- various proteins and veggies are combined to your liking in a bowl that you fill with a variety of sauce, and spices to be cooked over a large communal grill. Have no fear fellow vegetarian friends or people with shellfish allergies- they make accommodations for you and use separate tongs and a clean space. Then the freshly grilled food is placed onto a plate for you to enjoy however you choose! They have a great selection of drinks and steamed rice is available too! It is what you make of it and it's always fresh and flavorful! I am so excited that I can also share this fun dining experience with my STL friends as it was one thing I missed about Michigan. read more

HuHot Mongolian Grill - My husbands noodle and beef combo! - Asian Fusion Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Huge fan of Mongolian BBQ That said I wasn't feelin it this time The offerings was plentiful from seafood options to beef and pork as well as three kinds of noodles and all the sauces you'd ever want! They offer rice and soups along with your meal which was a bit overwhelming in the end. I had pork and spiced sausage with noodles and hot spices and unfortunately they under cooked it. Services was 9 out of ten with quick service and consistent check ups. Ambience was good but not great as it felt very buffet and moving cattle. Cleanliness was 6 out of ten, the buffet area was a hot mess The good was ok but unfortunately not awesome so 7 out of ten. They list the liquor license so no drinkypoos Even with that, I'll be back when I get the craving! read more