First time at an AYCE Mongolian BBQ place. This place is tucked away in Pomona. You would not have known it's AYCE. It's about $30-$35 a person. You can fill up on however much meat, veggies and noodles. There's also a sauce bar to sauce up your Mongolian bowl. The choice of meat they have is decent with beef, chicken, and pork. Veggies are cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts etc. Your sauce can be as savory or spicy as you want. There's basic diced garlic as well for no spice but with some flavoring. You can pack your bowl as much and as high as you want. It just takes longer to cook. You all line up with your bowl and the cook dumps it on this really hot large round grill. You can build and cook as many bowls as you want. Just be sure to be able to eat it to not let it all go to waste. At the table they also give you a plate of egg roll appetizers, soup, and white rice. The appetizers are good and crunchy. Too bad I'm loading up on beef and noodles. Highly recommend this AYCE Mongolian BBQ spot! read more

Mongolian Barbeque - Beef Mongolian Plate - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

Had high hopes based on my friend's experience coming here. Even she was less than thrilled by our dining experience. The food was good but not great. I was really excited to find a Mongolian BBQ with pocket biscuits but their biscuits were hard to open and not so great. I did enjoy cooking my bowl with the frozen meat to my liking, and I always have fun building my wall of veggies! One point in their favor, a tip i read from another Yelper, was to bring your rice up with your bowl and they'll cook it into your food! Game changer! read more

This place looks run down but it is a gem. I love this place. I've eaten here for years. It's must do. It has an old school charm to it. read more

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My boyfriend's mom showed me this place since she has been coming here since her teens and oh my gosh I can't thank her enough. The food/price ratio here is one of the best deals I've seen personally. You get your combo order which comes with your plate that you can fill yourself with as much as you can fit, literally. Then you get a veggie soup & some fried sides. There a 4 different combo options. The one shown here is Combo A and is 23.99 needless to say I had leftover for a full meal the next day. Perfect meal for the perfect price, new loyal customer right here! read more

Mongolian Barbeque - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

Love this place! Food is great and they are always nice! It is also buffet style ( Mongolian food, steamed rice, bread pockets and soup)

Love this little hole in the wall ! The food is great and the egg rolls and wontons are the best ! The sweet n sour is great too and I don't like sweet n sour. The veggie soup was delicious too Oooh and the pocket bread read more

Veggies always fresh, meat tender and delicious, staff always friendly and service is fast!

Leaves a lot to be desired. Selections seem limited compared to other places. Could add egg, for a start.

Food is excellent! The downside is the inside needs a remodel badly! Very put dated so it feels old and dirty. New face-lift would bring more of the younger crowd. read more

I have been coming here since I was a kid. Still Best Mongolian barbeque I've ever had. read more

Mongolian Barbeque - Dinner C - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

I've been going here since I was a child and I believe it is on its third owner. This place has been consistent with the flavor and style of food. The food is pretty good and the pocket biscuits are awesome. The prices I feel are reasonable. The interior hasn't changed since I first began which brings a sense of nostalgia for me. The owner is an older Asian woman and husband. A young Asian adult showed up during lunch and began helping out. The staff was pleasant and the owner was nice. My only reason for not giving five stars was because they didn't turn on the air conditioner, so it was a little bit uncomfortable, but not that bad around 12:00 noon. I will definitely return. read more

Mongolian Barbeque - My favorite. Pocket biscuits! - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

We arrived on Sunday evening and were seated immediately. The atmosphere is simple and clean. Our waitress took our drink order in immediately and our food order when she delivered our drinks. Then she delivered our soup and the tiny little egg rolls. We ate that and proceeded to build our bowls at the "salad bar-like" station and took our bowls to the adjacent cooking station where a chef cooked it on a large stone. The meat choices were pork, chicken, turkey and beef. Hint on putting the meat in your bowl. Squish it down as much as possible to leave plenty of room for veggies. Gloves are supplied to touch your raw food. There were about 18 different vegetable choices and 3 choices of spiciness sauces to add. It was a good meal and most of our party of 4 had leftovers to take home. I would definitely return. read more

No wonder this place is empty. The owner does everything here, from cashier to server. We waited 10 minutes to be helped, so we started getting our plates ready, thinking we could go over the menu when she was free. At this Mongolian place, we expected a buffet server, but she rushed over and told us to wait. She controls the portions and limits what you get. It's all done her way. This was definitely our first and last visit. If you're the owner reading this, don't be so money-hungry. I get that the economy is tough, but the way you count everything isn't right. But I guess it's your business, so you'll do what you think is best. read more

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Our first time here And we will definitely come back It's not a fancy restaurant, it's a nice little hole in the wall restaurant, that still looks like it came out of a movie from the 70's. Super friendly and great experience They have 4 options in their menu. Nice and simple. It's so good and they have a variety of veggies and sauces. The prices are very reasonable and I was shocked that it came out to $30 for two people. And we got our individual meals. I honestly can't wait to go back since I know what expect now. read more

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I have been coming here for years and this is my go-to place for Mongolian BBQ cravings. Many restaurants of this type have closed in the last few years so I come here for dinner after my job. Service is prompt and attentive although staff speaks limited English. The overall atmosphere and decor look like something from the '70s and the restaurant could use a "freshening up" (there are no windows). But the interior is clean and the food choices are bountiful. You can choose meats such as turkey, beef, chicken, and pork and they are usually well supplied. I notice some people smash the meats and veggies down into the bowl as much as possible to maximize the serving. The egg rolls, while somewhat greasy, are especially delicious. Soup is average. Always feel satisfied with meal even after only one serving. read more

Mongolian Barbeque - Option A - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

They over tax u an everything got smaller the egg rolls are bit size know an the bread got smaller but the price went up I got the 17$ meal an they changed me 23$ 6 dallors taxes that's crazy( Fraud) they are over charging read more

A little gem in Claremont! The food is so tasty and authentic that it'll have you wanting more & more on every visit. I truly love the old school vibe inside as well, feels very 1970's-1980's. read more

The original to me from over 35 years. And still my favorite spot. I highly recommend you try it sometime.

Food and service were fantastic! We went with a party of 7 with no issues. Food was fresh and well stocked!

TLDR = Many options to build a meat bowl at this chill restaurant. Exterior = 4/5 Easy to miss this hole in the wall unless you are paying attention. Once you get in, there is a large amount of parking in the back that they share with the restaurant next to them. Interior = 3/5 Been going here for a while, dare I say as a kid. It hasn't changed since then to be honest. This could be good for some since they stay to the roots, though for others it does come off a little out dated. To me, yes it could be a little more cleaned up, but it has that nostalgic vibe for me. There is booth seating for 2-4 people, maybe 5 if you squeeze. Then one bigger both and tables for larger parties. No outdoor seating is available here and there is a small waiting area. Service = 5/5 I've come during busy times and slower times. The staff tends to be the same and are the ones running around when it's busy. When I have worked with them, they do their best to check in often and also leave us alone when we have food in our mouths. Because they tend to be tight staffed I tend to be more on the chill side when it comes to wait times. Order = 5/5 Menu is simple - pick your combo and once the meat gets there, you go a stack. I like the options and tend to go heavy on mushrooms, onions, and noodles. Always a fun game to stack and see how big you can get your food pile. Once you stack you go to the cook on the right. He cooks it for you and voila, you have your meal. I like the overall dish. Is it pretty? No. Is it tasty? Yes. It's comfort food in one of it's many forms. Overall = 4/5 Small humble restaurant with simple menu options and dedicated service. Can't go wrong with the different selections and options on how to build your bowl. Hint = add your seasoning before your stack (straight onto the meat) and then after (once you put your veggies. This helps the meat from drying out as it ensures the flavor is distributed, and also helps make sure flavor gets to your meat - since if you put it on top, the veggies might just get it only. read more

Mongolian Barbeque - Mongolian Barbecue - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

I've been coming here for YEARS. The food is always good quality and the service is great with friendly staff. Though they only have one or two servers they do their best to get you everything you need. The location is a bit of a hole in the wall but damn is it good. I will never stop coming here. read more

First time here pretty good price lots of food and the waiters and cooks are very fast and friendly read more

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This is some good eating! Family run Chinese restaurant that serves family meals but stir fry style! The staff are super friendly and want your experience to be the best. First, you select your favorite meat which is then handed to you to pile your favorite veggies - and you can tell that the veggies are all freshly chopped. Then you add your favorite sauces, seasonings, noodles and hot chili to get your favorite heat level. All this is now stir fried as you watch your meal come out hot and full of flavor. The restaurant decor is definitely from early 80s but the floor & furniture is clean. This is a lot of food for your $12. Mongolian Barbeque is a fun interactive treat and I recommend it. read more

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It took me years to finally come here but now I make it a biweekly dinner. The staff is friendly the meat is fresh. read more

Mongolian Barbeque - Chicken and beef bowl - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

This spot is definitely the definition of the Hole in the Wall :) What a find by my parents spotting this place around the Inland Empire. This place is underrated from what it is! The ambiance do need improvement if you're looking at the building's perspective, but the OG vibes for serving authentic Mongolian food fits what they represents. My parents and siblings always go here and we love this place because it is homey and affordable. They have nice people serving our food as well, which is always a plus :) I always order their AYCE meat for $25, which is worth it if you have a big appetite. However, they have an option to not be an AYCE, as well because it is already hearty and quite fulfilling. Their meat choices are chicken, beef, pork, and lamb. The vegetable options are great as well :) The sauces hit the spot, which is a great complimentary for their meat options. The cooks always smile and have positive vibes. Overall, I do like this place and hopefully they keep up this mom and pop restaurant for a long time :) read more

This Mongolian bbq has always been a great spot to have some great food. Dinner is self serve (one bowl) and you get to stack it as high as you want! All of the food is really good, especially their egg rolls and pocket buns. If you're in the area I would highly recommend to give this spot a try! read more

Me and my family used to love to eat here until my daughter, her boyfriend and my husband ended up getting a stomach bug after eating here so disappointing. read more

Great food. Great service. One of our favorite places to eat. You can customize each meal.

Been coming here for years and their food is good and they do have a stocked BBQ bar. I've been to others that have more choices, but nothing wrong with what they have here. I wish their bowls were just a little bigger. The chefs are friendly and cook your food pretty nicely. The reason for the 3 stars is because their service is very average to below average. Some of the waitresses are slow and not very friendly, while others are great. Sadly, service is hit & miss. Come here for good food and roll the dice on the service. P.S. Their hot pockets are made there & delish!! read more

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The food is great if you can ignore the dumpiness of the restaurant itself. My family and I have been coming here for 20+ years and I don't think they have invested anything in the seating, decor, menus, or any of the restaurant's functions. But despite that, the food and service is great. Come hungry! It's not cheap, but you will leave full and satisfied. There's plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant and bring cash to tip the cooks. They do an excellent job cooking large quantities of plates over the hot stovetop. During the pandemic they are requiring guests wear their masks and gloves to build the bowls. Right on! read more

Intimidating to walk up to. The decor outside is less than desirable. Inside of the time capsule circa 1976. Doesn't look clean. Not too many sauce choices. Waited to have appetizers then went to have a bowl was asked if we had already been up because, she said we only paid for one bowl. But we hadn't even had one bowl yet. Like they were suspicious of us. Seems like it could be a good place but just missing the mark. They should make some changes. read more

What more can you ask for besides great food and delicious pocket bread. This place is a staple for Claremont and been coming here since my parents were bringing us as a family. Now I bring my family. It's obvious that this place is old and dated, but if you can see past that the food is what it's about. If they ever did upgrade this place would be they much better. Idk why but there vegetable soup, so simple and small but love it. read more

I really believe in supporting all small businesses . But, when you enter the place everything looks really dirty,old and you can smelly the dirty oil that has been sitting for probably months. When your food is cooked it even looks black from the dirty thing they are cooking it on. Layers of grease build up where they cook your food. It's also over priced, bowls are small. My meal came with an egg roll and all you can taste was the the oil. They don't even have a good selection of vegetables to add. No flavor! Dirty plates. Old rice. Just horrible overall. horrible place to eat. DIRTY! OVER PRICED! read more

I have been going to this restaurant since I was a kid. It's the best Mongolian bbq around. The rice pockets are amazing! You have to try this place, once you do you will go back I guarantee! read more

I had hoped this place would have had better mongolian bbq, but that could all be my fault! It was my first time going to this place so I did not know how their sauce station worked. I ended up getting the blandest sauce so I had to add a whole packet of soy sauce to my noodles..... And then the soy sauce was also bland! I think if you go here you have to get a lot more sauce or ask them if they can add more sauce (I don't know if this is allowed, but it should be) because they don't add any for you! read more

Enjoy coming here, decent selection and the staff here are very nice. They keep everything very clean.

I had high hopes because of the 4 star reviews but this was inedible. Ordered 2 plates to go $40+ and it was nasty. Cook needs to clean the grill more often. You can see all the black burnt flakes from meals cooked before mine all on my noodles and veggies. There were only two familes there so they could've cleaned the grill. Disappointed. Unfortunately, because of the burnt taste it was a waste of my money. read more

Mongolian Barbeque - Burnt and disgusting - Mongolian Near Me - Claremont, California

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Been coming here for the past 20 years ... nothing has changed. Still the BEST Mongolian Stir Fry in SGV. Even the same cook. The Sesame Bread Pockets are amazing!! Now don't judge a book by its cover... open the door and order and start eating. The Hungry Hardhat has put this spot on a Platinum List of must try when you find yourself in the Pomona area. So let it be said... So let it be EATEN. read more

I was very disappointed in this place.. I walked in with my group that I take care of and some ordered food. After everyone had paid I was told that next time they couldn't bring their own food in.. We been to different restaurants and I never been told that. Sad because they like this place. read more

A complete let down. Was looking forward to some Mongolian food after the place I usually go to closed. And found this place. First red flag was the fact that it took 5 minutes for the waiter to give us our table. That and the place looks rundown. 2nd was the fact that the lady asked what meat we wanted, implying that she decides how much meat we get. Not only that, but after we finished with the sides thag they gave us, we asked when do we get our bowls of meat, and only then where we able to get our bowls and put what we wanted, as she pour our choices of meat to the trays. I feel like hadn't we asked, we would just be sitting tables doing nothing. Not to mention that bowls were pretty small and limited so we couldn't get everything we wanted. And at best the food was okay. Wasn't terrible but doesn't compared to our all time favorite place. Don't waste your money here. Better off eating somewhere else. read more