I stopped here for a late lunch/early dinner and ordered the Mongolian beef with noodles. It was excellent--the beef was tender, the vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful without being overly sweet. I especially enjoyed the little kick from the peppers. The serving was generous, fresh, and-bottomed, and I enjoyed every bite. I'mgyz definitely order it again! read more

The food was not good :-/ was super excited to have some Mongolian bbq but this has turned me off for the foreseeable future. Was just not balanced, at all. Salty as heck. Service was pretty much self service. No line when I went. Price was a bit abysmal for what I got. $19 for a large plate. Not sure why the other reviews are saying it is a massive portion for the price. Ambiance - self seating and casual. Overall I would avoid. read more

I don't know if it's because I as starving after doing an escape room but these were legitimately the best noodles I've had in my life lol. The pricing is also really reasonable at 17 dollars for a large bowl and you can pack as much protein as you can fit in the bowl. Something about the sauce and toppings here just tasted insanely good. Every bite of noodles felt like the first bite. I usually dont write reviews for food court spots but I was so impressed by this spot that I felt like I had to sing my praises. Will come back when I visit valley fair again read more

I was not too impressed with this place. For a moment it looked this was the new place for some Mongolian BBQ. I've passed by Mall food court many times and this place was always packed, so I knew that I needed to try this place one day. Well that day came, it was early in the morning so the lines were minimal. This place is unique from the other Mongolian BBQ places I've been to as they allow you to choose your bowl size of regular or large. I know a lot of the other places Ive been to for Mongolian BBQ usually gave out two bowls one for your meats and veggies and other for your noodles. I am no expert at stacking the meats and veggies into one bowl, I know some people are good at it to maximize the amount they put in. Also they are the ones who control the portion unit of the sauces and garlic you can put into your bowl. This was a new change because usually people have put in the sauces for themselves to maximize the flavors, here they gave about one to two scoops of whatever you asked for. But I also felt the sauce options were limited here. The last unique thing is the noodles. They put in the noodle amount for you depending on whether you get a large or regular the noodle portions are now regulated, so no more stacking of goanormous amount of noodles for those that love noodles. I try packing in more protein and veggies anyways, so I didn't mind it as much. But I felt with the portion control of the sauces I felt the taste was a little lacking but that's just me. read more

Mong Q Valley Fair - This was the large noodle plate - Mongolian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Had a great time eating here while shopping around valley fair! I grew up eating Great Khan's back at oakridge malls so this did bring up good memories. It was short line on Saturday during peak lunch hour. You have the options of a small or large bowl. I got the large bowl and you can fill it up as much meat and veggies as much as you can. There's chicken, beef, pork, and beef brisket with veggies from cilantros, jalapeños, carrots, and broccoli. Before you ring out, there's a staff member who'll ask what sauces you want and pour them in for you. From there, you wait and enjoy the smell and sizzle of the grill. Took about 5 minutes for my order to be complete and it was so delicious! read more

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I've never been to this one before, but I have been to something similar at another shopping mall in Southern California multiple times and remembered I loved it because we would get a decent amount of food and the meal could very well be saved for a second meal later. You receive a bowl and a tray where you can choose what you want to fill it with. There are various kind of protein (chicken, pork, beef, tofu, etc.), veggies (beansprouts, green onions, mushrooms, onions, zucchini, jalapeños, etc.), sauces, and then the noodles at the end - its so fun to watch your food being cooked on the large circular top. There might be a line, but the wait is never excruciating, and the end result is always yum. There could have been cleaner areas in terms of fallen food or less sticky trays, but I tried to not let that bother me. read more

Mong Q Valley Fair - Mongolian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I grew up with mall Mongolian BBQ, so this brought back nostalgia and I also think it's delicious, so it's a win win You grab a bowl, fill it up as much as you can and then they add the noodles to the grill and your desired sauce. What I like about this place is that they add the noodles after you give them the bowl, previously at great khan's you had to be mindful of how much you can add to your bowl so that you would have room for the noodles The sauces could be better, but I like to add a bit of everything and it ends up tasting great anyways. If you want more umami, then add some soy sauce at the end. My trick is to try to flatten the frozen meat down to as much as I can with a napkin so that I have more room for other items. I try to flatten and get as much meat so that I can really fill that baby up LOL. Honestly I love Mongolian bbq and for some reason, specifically only eat the ones at the mall haha, it's a better option than Panda Express in my opinion read more

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I remember going to a Mongolian BBQ place long ago in the east side San Jose - it was one of my favorite places to eat, and it was a treat watching the cooks do there thing around the flat top grill. Alas, they died down after a decade or so, and they all disappeared! I am happy to see one here at Valley Fair! The same process exists - you get a single bowl on a serving tray, then you decide the ingredients. First is the meats. There are four different meats from which to choose - pork, chicken, beef brisket and pork belly, any combination. From there the next stop is the veggie station, which has an abundance of offerings. The third station has more toppings, such as mushrooms, scallions, etc., as well as your sauces and oils. From this point, the cook takes your bowl and asks your preference of sauces and oils, and then proceeds to the flat grill to cook your selection of ingredients, as well as adding the thick, chewy noodles! In about another minute, the piping hot food is solid into a container, and you are ready to eat some delicious food! I really missed Mongolian BBQ, and I eagerly skipped it all down, as I strode down memory lane again. However, there are a couple of points that need to be mentioned here. For those with food allergies, I do not recommend eating here, as the flat grill is a shared tool, which means that even though one person chose ingredients that are non-allergenic, others before may have chosen allergens. Thus there may be some cross contamination of those allergens. Secondly, the amount of sauce that only the chef applies may be to your liking, not enough or too much. If you are salt sensitive, I suggest requesting less sauce. But other than that, this is a delicious and probably a healthy place to enjoy some nice, hot and tasty food here in the food court at Valley Fair! read more

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Mong q is a great spot in the mall and I'm glad I tried it. There's lots of options for veggies and things to add in your bowl. They cook the noodles in front of you, and thoroughly cleaned the cooking surface before cooking my noodles since I'm a vegetarian which was nice. It takes about 5 minutes to cook your food. The noodles were perfectly cooked and everything I added to the bowl tasted amazing too. The baby corns were my favorite addition. The flavors of the sauce tasted great together and I'd definitely eat here again. read more

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Food was delicious.. this was my first time and I felt a. It lost. So you get your tray, the bowl. You pick the meat, veggies then they add the sauces you'd like and finally they cook it all serve you and you're on your way.. I feel it was bit over priced. Service was good , it went quick. It's in a food court. Plenty of seating. I do recommend and I'll definitely be back.. read more

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Who remembers when there was a Mongolian BBQ spot at the food court in @westfieldvf ?? @mongq_valleyfair is bringing it back and better than ever! Now open for you to build your own bowl with your selection of meats and fresh ingredients. They even got Dubai Chocolate Strawberries for a nice sweet treat after. So happy and a great addition to the space! Service is also super friendly'! read more

Mong Q Valley Fair - Mongolian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

There are two sizes of bowls to choose from to fill up. I chose the larger that came out to almost $20 after tax. Some meats were chicken, beef, and pork belly. It was a bit disappointing that they didn't have any lamb, imitation crab, or any kind of seafood. I filled up my bowl with meat and veggies. The worker added Mongolian sauce, chili oil, and garlic for me. The cook added the noodles. This is different from other Mongolian BBQ locations that let you pile up the noodles. This resulted in a smaller but acceptable portion. The flavor of everything was just ok. I wish they had siracha. read more

Mong Q Valley Fair - Mongolian BBQ - Mongolian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

4 stars for it being mall food court cuisine, but personally wouldn't make a special trip for it. Takes the place of the vegan thai place that was in the 2nd floor main food court I like the concept- you order a regular or large bowl, and you add in whatever fits in your bowl, and they stir fry it in front of you. The meat is frozen and rolled up like at hot pot with chicken and beef options - they really do shrink up when stir fried, so get more than you think you need! Also plenty of vegetables and tofu to add in as well. You can then either get noodles or rice as your place. The noodles are stir fried with your bowl ingredients, but they just lop on your bowl on top of white rice. Not sure why not just stir fry the rice as well, which would be a bit better. 6 different sauces you can add on before stir frying- ie garlic, lemon juice, mongolian sauce. I only did the mongolian and the garlic and thought it was a bit spicy (I prefer zero spiciness...) while my husband did all 6 sauces and thought it was all too bland for him to ever want to go back. hahah there's also dubai chocolate strawberry thing for dessert. It does take a while of standing in line since they just stir fry a few at at time, and maybe because it's still pretty new. read more

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First impression, no prices posted anywhere. And typically when I get Mongolian BBQ I want to get my money's worth, if you are looking for the most bang for ur buck this is not a place to go. I didn't even know how much a small or a large was. There were no prices anywhere. And when I filled my bowl and got to the register I didn't even know I grabbed a "large" size bowl. I would prefer to pay first before they hand me a bowl to fill. And after my food got cooked, it was very salty, all I asked for my sauce was garlic and Mongolian sauce, I didn't even ask for extra sauce. Bottom line, I would skip this if u r looking to get the most for ur money, and the food was very salty. I would also like the prices to be posted somewhere on the wall so I know how much to spend if I wanted a small or large. read more

The owner was friendly and the food was delicious. The owner told me a little bit of his back story and I truly appreciated it. The food was plentiful and could hardly fit in a To-go box read more

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Located on the second floor food court between Sarku and Koja. They offer two portion sizes, regular or large (with a $2 difference). You'll start by receiving a tray with an empty bowl, then head through the buffet line where you can pile on as much meat and veggies as you'd like. At the next station, a staff member will help you add toppings, sauces, and seasonings; just let them know how much or how little you want. After paying, your bowl is handed off to the final station, where your ingredients are cooked on a large, sizzling hot plate along with noodles. Also, it's nice that they clear off the sizzling plate by scraping it off between certain amount of meals so you don't get that burnt taste or bits in your meal. Service is quick and well-organized, especially impressive for a newer establishment. Definitely planning to return; it's a solid deal for a satisfying meal. read more

Mong Q Valley Fair - Mongolian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Great price for the amount you get and quick dining option for those who are shopping. Seating is limited because it's in the food court but overall we were not disappointed for the price we paid. Service was fast and staff were friendly. read more

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Was excited to get a Mongolian place since there isn't anything local thats any good. Well add this to the not good list. 1st there are like 5 sauces. Korean BBQ, Mongolian, lemon pepper (water) and garlic I think soy.. Mongolian should have 10 to 12 individual sauces that you can add to your liking. Nope. Anyway on to the flat top. The person working the grill had NO idea what he was doing. He throws your veggies on and they just sit there getting over cooked. Then he adds some noodles from a bag and dumps "bbq" water all over it. There's so much salt that I'm looking at my swollen ankles and thinking definitely not worth it. It was not good. It wast worth the 20 bucks. No fountain soda only cans...Skip it all together and get something else. This place will not last long, I'll give it a yr. Disappointed. read more

Mong Q Valley Fair - Bagged noodles and over cooked veggies in the saltiest sauce youve ever had in your life. - Mongolian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I am usually not a fan of food courts, but this Mongolian noodle place was so flavorful. It was a little too salty but I think that it was my fault for adding soy sauce. The food comes out piping hot because they cook it in front of your eyes and it is flavorful. You can add sriracha on the side but the fun part is stacking the bowl really high with all the meat, vegetable or whatever you wanted. I would go back here again read more

Mong Q Valley Fair - Meat and vegetables - Mongolian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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get in line...pick a bowl (regular or large)...pack your choice of meats, vegetables, toppings, sauces and more...as much as your bowl can fit...some people are professionals at piling on mountain high...pay the cashier and take your bowl to the cooks...a large bowl will cost about $20 after tax and tip...the cooks will empty on to a hot flat top to cook your item...pushed along to another staff to finish as other bowls are cooked...finished off by adding a mountain of noodles to be stir-fried into your creation...end up with a hefty container of food enough for 2...food is okay and very filling depending on how much you fill your bowl... read more

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I cleaned out all the vegetables and meat before I even got to the noodles ,that's how good it was The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, the flavors were authentic and well balanced, and the portions were huge. Definitely feels worth the money. One of the best Mongolian BBQ spots I've had in a long time! read more

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Yummy food! I thought the noodles wouldn't be seasoned enough with just one ladle of Mongolian sauce, but when I got the food, it's perfect! My only complaints are the bowl sizes and the price. The bowls are ramen bowls shaped like a u. So you cannot put a lot of meats or veggies. I just focused on added a lot of meat and then small amounts of veggies. Lol It kept on spilling onto the tray. I still had the guy cook what was on the tray. The large bowl isn't that much bigger. Lol It must have been a 2 ounce difference, but that doesn't matter since it isn't soup. I definitely recommend it if you don't mind eating mainly noodles. read more

Mong Q Valley Fair - Mongolian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

WORST customer service ever! Long story short, the two cooks that were stir- frying did not keep track of which foods belonged to which customers and handed our finished cooked noodles to the wrong person in front of us! We immediately told the cook that that was our food that he just handed to the wrong person (who took off with the food immediately.) The two cooks ignored us and shook their heads at us as if WE were in the wrong!! The two dishes that they were still frying belonged to the two people behind us which proved that our food was given away to the wrong person!! The third worker who had rung us up at the register didn't really believe us either and instead of apologizing or offering any sort of compensation, he retorted, "Well what do you want us to do? Do you just wanna make another bowl?" As if WE, the paying customer, is in the wrong! We then had to stand in line again, behind many other customers and make our bowl again. Again no apologies from any of the workers, didn't ask customers to let us go to the front of the line to "remake" our bowl, and no compensation - refunding money, discount, future coupon, free drink, NOTHING! Hope the manager sees this review and trains their workers in customer service! So beware if you go. Keep an eye on the food that you paid for because the workers sure don't and on top of that they don't care if they make a mistake. read more

Mongolian bbq used to be a great deal with large portions of food and flavorful sauces. Alas, not anymore. They charge expensive prices for a tiny bowl you can barely fit anything in. Then they get the tiniest amount of noodles for you... mongolian bbq used to be something you stuff yourself with and still have enough for another meal... but I was hungry after finishing my bowl here. They charge 2x prices for small portions. It's not just here, the trend for mongolian bbq places seems to be skimping on portions and jacking up the prices. Sad that this is the state of what used to be a cost effective meal read more

I would rate this place 6/5 if I could. My all time favorite spot ever. I can eat this everyday .. I personally like to get veggies only but it's still full of flavor. read more

Tried Mong Q the other day The food came out hot and tasty. The line moved pretty fast even though it was busy, and the staff was nice. Nothing super fancy since it's in the food court, but for what it is, it's solid. Definitely a good spot if you're in the mood for something filling and customizable. Would come back again--especially if I'm shopping and need something quick but satisfying. read more

First time trying this place and had a really amazing experience! You get to pick out your meats, vegetables and seasoning with your choice or rice or noddles! The food came out pretty fast and we found seating in the outdoor area with a beautiful view! The staff was also really nice and helpful! I suggest going as early as possible because the lines do get long! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Everytime I wanted Mongolian BBQ I would go to Milpitas , it wasn't so good and sometimes felt dirty . I went to the mall the other day and saw this place . I went to try it and it was AWESOME . Clean , tasty , HUGE portions . Service is good and quick . Absolutely recommend read more

Loved Mongolian BBQ at Valley Fair! You can load up your bowl with all the heaping toppings you want--no extra charge--which makes it a great value. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were bold, and everything was cooked perfectly right in front of us. Super customizable and really delicious. Great spot for a fast, filling, and satisfying meal! read more

Mong Q Valley Fair - Mongolian Near Me - Santa Clara, California

They give you no option to say if you want rice or noodles, the one cooking just assumed everyone wanted noodles and told me I should have told him, I was telling them but he already added noodles to my meat and he didn't listen. read more

Requested for regular bowl at $14.99 a pop. Bowl was short and narrow that you couldn't really fit that many food items on it without spilling over. Don't like that they pour the sauces for you instead of doing it for yourself thus preventing customers from saucing it up to their own personal taste. Line goes way too slow because the grill they use is so small that it can only accommodate four dishes at a time. It felt like I was in line waiting for the subway to arrive. Lol. Requested for rice instead of noodles and was given only about half a scoop which in the end matched the tiny amount of ingredients that had been cooked from the regular bowl. Too make matters worse, they charged me for a large bowl at a whopping $14.99 a pop. Check your receipts people! read more

Service- I came on here here cause I had a bad experience today. When I was grabbing my ingredients to out it into my bowl some of the stuff rolled off my bowl onto the tray when I got to the cooking part iasked the cook if I can throw the rest on the grill.... Because I don't like to waste the food ....IT WASN'T A LOT EITHER and they wanted me pay EXTRA... PEOPLE like your employers really the reason WHY the prices go up. This is my second trip trying here and this I'm disappointed in my edperience.. IF ITS A LITTLE BIT ON THE TRAY JUST THROW IT ON THE GRILL. read more

New Mongolian BBQ at Valley Fair after so many years. New place looks nice, clean, and modern. Service was great. Meat quality would be the highlight of my meal. Veggies were fresh. Sauces were good but not too many to choose from. The part that I didn't necessarily like was how little noodles I got. The ratio was about 60/40 (meat and toppings/noodles). I do understand that the establishment is new and so are the employees so i'll give them the benefit of doubt until next time! read more

Food 1.5/5. The flavor was just not it. Will not be returning. My husband and I got two regulars.

We got the Large bowl because it looked delicious. Also the selection was decent. So at the end of all the ingredients, there's someone who will ask you if you want garlic, spicy and either Mongolian or Korean BBQ sauce. She put one small ladle of sauce, so I asked for more. You then pay and line up for your food to cook. Well now, they pour water on your food to help with the cooking and food falls off while they are mixing it. So by the time we got our food, it did not have any taste and a lot of the meat are gone because they got burnt and stuck at the big cooking pan. I got 20 pcs of meat and ended up with 7. I went back to pour more sauce but it did not do anything so I ate some and threw the rest. read more

Place was good and flavorful but they do not have cold drinks such as fountain drinks or water. The cashier did not offer drinks so i assumed there was until i was an ice chest with no ice with super hot canned sodas. hot drink and hot food does not mix. would be a better rating if they had drinks They have a good selection of meats and vegetables but they don't have tomatos or other things you see at other mongolian bbq places. Pretty good price for what you get. read more