This place used to be the spot for me back in middle and high school, so coming back as an adult definitely felt nostalgic. I really hope it continues to thrive -- I've heard they've been around for over 20 years, which is impressive! On this visit, I went with the Mongolian BBQ. One of the most fun parts is the concept: you pay a set price and get to fill your bowl to the absolute max before handing it off to the chef to cook on the big round griddle. I loaded mine up with beef and lamb, and it turned out delicious. I also love that it comes with your choice of soup, plus rice, an egg roll, and wonton chips. For around $20, you're getting a meal that could easily stretch into two or even three servings. That's a steal, especially considering the interactive experience. Overall, I highly recommend this place. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu! read more

Peony Palace - Mongolian BBQ Finished Result! - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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My favorite Mongolian BBQ in Elk Grove. Constancy is always key for o a good restaurant and they never disappoint me. Friendly staff (all of them) read more

I pass by this restaurant all the time when I am in Elk Grove and I had to check it out this time. I ordered their Mongolian bbq to go. It is the normal and expected layout. I added beef, chicken, broccoli, yellow onions, and green onions in my bowl. Overall, 7/10. It came with fried rice 4/10. Vegetable egg roll 5/10. It costed $20 which is very pricy for what it is. The inside could use some renovation as inside was very dark and felt old. read more

Peony Palace - Mongolian BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I ordered to go. I ordered Mongolian beef. It had one half strand of asparagus and that's it. The rest was onion and some beef. The rice was different than traditional fried rice I get at other restaurants. The soup was delicious. We ordered a dinner plate with garlic chili chicken. The service was 10/10. The ambiance is nice. It is like half Mongolian bbq area half restaurant. Just not a place to eat. Definitely grab a cocktail, or I would eat the Mongolian grill area. read more

I ordered my food 20 minutes before closing and arrived after they had closed. The lady that helped me was so kind and was very patient with me. She noticed I had a baby with me and told me next time if I call she would bring the food out to me instead of me taking my baby out the car. The service was 5 stars for me and the lady insisted that she carry the food to the car for me. I ordered the Deluxe Dinner and it did not disappoint at all. Instead of the beef with mushroom I substituted it for beef broccoli. Everything was flavorful and well seasoned and the portion size was great for the price. I will be coming back to try some more of their dishes. read more

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Customer service 4.7 Food 4.6 I've been going here for YEARS but because they're part of our neighborhood it never came across my mind to write a review. So here it goes... A quaint little restaurant that has been unassuming off the corner of Franklin & Whitelock (which was originally Poppy Ridge). Has your typical Chinese food but also a Mongolian (build your own) setup. But the review will only be for their Chinese food. After entering (on their left door), you'll be greeted by usually who is tending the bar (yep a local "watering hole" too). Their menu has a wide selection of choices based upon if you want meat, seafood, or vegetarian. There are your typical favorites available and House specials. My favorites: is the Peony Beef but you you want pork the do the Peking style spareribs, either one is fried then glazed over with a sweet sauce. But the best bang for your buck is their dinner selections (for 2) since you get appetizers, soup, rice, chow mein, and two different dishes based upon which dinner you choose choose from: Canton, Mandarin or Deluxe). If there are more than 4 people then just order an extra dish separately and not from within the dinner selections add-on, so you get something you really want. This evening we added the Fried tofu with mixed veggies. Along with my wife's go-to the Canton Dinner (pictured) with Broccoli beef and Sweet Sour chicken (sauce on the side). We've almost tried everything on the menu and haven't had a bad meal here...it's comfort food when I don't want to cook at home. BTW attentive servers but they also let you enjoy your meal as a couple or family. read more

Peony Palace - Fried tofu with mixed vegetables - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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We heard about this place through some friends when we were in the Elk Grove area. We had to check it out because we love Mongolian barbecue. This place was good. My husband went and got two rounds of the noodles. He noticed that the ingredients were fully stocked, the food was made quickly and fresh to order. He said it was delicious. My mother-in-law got the sweet-and-sour pork and I got the lemon chicken. Everything was so good. We ended up having to get boxes because the portions were very big. I was able to enjoy this the next day. Our server was kind, kept checking in on us and cracked a few jokes which we appreciated. Inside was clean and they have a really cute sign that you can't miss. There's parking in the parking lot and I recommend that you check this place out. read more

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We ordered take out this evening. The flavor on 3 dishes (moo shu pork, cashew chicken & shrimp fried rice) was bland. All needed salt & pepper but each one needed its own seasoning. The additionally provided hot sauce was just a 'topping' not a substitute for seasoning. I may not return here. There are so many other options. read more

Family friendly place, and every time I request the hot plate to be cleaned it is done without attitude or hesitation. The drinks here hit the spot, and the food here does not lack in flavor. Parking can be difficult at times due to other businesses being busy in the small lot. read more

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Very friendly staff. if you come in every Friday after work, you will see the same return customers. It's truly a community gem and meeting place. Drinks are strong and well-made and you must try. Ed's nuts. read more

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I do not write bad reviews, very often. From the moment we walked in we did not feel welcome. Mind you this is a Tuesday at noon, there was only one other customer there, not busy. Our server was put out as if we were in her way. There was a young male that came by once in between that was super friendly. On top of the unwelcome we received the food was not good. Portions were small, egg roll was crisp on the outside but extra mushy inside, chow mein was greasy. All 4 of us agreed about the service ( which I can overlook if the food is good) and the not so good food. Hopefully others have a better experience. read more

Peony Palace - Small portions, nice presentation, not good. - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I'm looking for a Mongolian barbecue in Elk Grove. Peony Palace showed up in my research. I have never noticed that Peony Palace has Mongolian BBQ before, but I want to try it. I don't want to drive to Sacramento, and I don't like the other Mongolian BBQ restaurants in Elk Grove. When I walked into the dining room, it was nice and clean, with a traditional classical-style dining room. I like it! The Mongolian BBQ iron is next to the dining area, where the chef is present. I like my feeling of the restaurant. The meats and veggies are very fresh in the buffet line. One more thing I love is they don't water down the sauces. So, don't put too much sauce into your bowl like most Mongolian BBQ restaurants. Overall, the chef at Peony Palace is doing a good job. My Mongolian BBQ is very delicious, read more

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We haven't had peony palace in forever! But we were reminded of just how good it is. The soups were so amazing (hot and sour and the dumpling) and healing for someone who was starting to feel sick. The orange chicken and shrimp fried rice were so delicious too. The takeout was ready quickly as well. I will be back! read more

A nice casual restaurant in a mall I never knew existed near Franklin High. My guest and I both chose the Mongolian BBQ for lunch and it was very pleasant. The bowls are smaller than I'm accustomed so it's advisable to press down on the bowl of ingredients (gloves are provided) in order to compensate for the ingredients shrinking during grilling. The ingredients were good enough but seemed to be lacking in flavorful add-ons such as green onions, red onions (white onions were provided) bean sprouts, and red pepper flakes. The egg roll provided was fine but a little doughy on the inside. Parking is free and convenient and the service was very good -- I might try this again to challenge the flavors and quantity in my bowl. read more

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Came here with some friends after work and Peony Palace delivered exactly what we needed: a casual, satisfying feast. I went for the AYCE Mongolian BBQ, where you build your own bowl from a lineup of frozen meats and veggies, then hand it off to the chef for a sizzling stir-fry. It's a DIY setup that's fun and filling - and for the price, it's hard to beat. The meal comes with fried rice, wontons, and an eggroll, which rounds thing outs nicely. Their Thai Tea was really goods as well! While I stuck to the Mongolian BBQ, the menu is way more expansive. From classics, to comfort food favorites, there is plenty more for me to explore next time. Come hungry here and pace yourself. You will want seconds, but the food coma is real. read more

Peony Palace has been the best Mongolian BBQ I've ever tried so far in the Sacramento area! They have every topping you could want, pretty good meat selection, and perfect noodles. The bowls are build-yourself, so you get to control the portions of all of your topping which is nice. Everything is very FLAVORFUL! Their sauces are always on point. The location is great, parking is easy and seating is never an issue. The only hiccups I experience would be occasionally with the customer service. I find that sometimes I feel un-welcomed or get looks. It happens more times than not, but I find it to only be certain staff members that make me feel this discomfort. Most of them are very friendly and welcoming. Overall, super delicious food and a go-to spot for me! read more

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The restaurant decor is nice and the staff was friendly. The food area needed attention to. The meat that is usually frozen was completely thawed the area was also very messy and the sauce are as well. read more

Peony palace is a neighborhood friendly restaurant. They have a lot of regulars that frequent the restaurant. I went on a Wednesday night and sat at a booth near the back . I had braised chicken and fried rice, my son had the Mongolian bbq. Everything was fresh and hot. My son stood and watched the guy cooking his Mongolian bbq on the big round grill in the middle of the restaurant - which was fun for him. Service was good, food was good and they give you nice size portions. Some people complain that the employees aren't that nice - they can be a little stand offish at times, but if you go there often you get used to it and they are for the most part very nice. I enjoy the restaurant and will keep going back. read more

Peony Palace - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I unfortunately had to change my review after our recent visit. This was our go to place for Chinese food for many years. We hadn't been back in a while and we're craving Chinese. We placed an order for take out. In total it came to about $65. Everything was terrible. The soup wontons were gummy and disintegrating in the broth and the meat looked questionable. The pot stickers were under cooked and gummy with zero flavor. The chicken and vegetables were bland and the sauce just made it all worse. The rice was not fully cooked and was tough to chew. Unfortunately, it all ended up in the trash. What a waste. Not sure if they changed ownership or what happened. Definitely not the same. read more

This place has been here for years and I finally decided to give it a go. The place itself is open with a full bar! Clean and didn't smell like bbq at all. My husband and I were seated right away and given a menu. There are a few options. On one side, you have the option for Ayce Mongolian bbq and the other side, you can order Chinese lunch plates. So there are options! We got the ayce bbq which came with fried rice, soup, eggrolls and wonton wraps. The fried rice was meh. Basic and just an add on. We got one bowl of sweet and sour and egg corn soup. Both soups were a little sour and not as warm as I would like. The options they had for Mongolian were pretty decent. They had lots of sauces. Just Gotta make sure to add the right mixture lol the meat was a little tough, but was still edible. Overall, the experience was good and I would come back. The only thing I probably had a problem with was the customer service. It was really Hard to flag someone down for refills on drinks and they didn't seem as attentive. Even when we did flag Someone down, they totally ignored us and never came back. Something they gotta work on. read more

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Our go to Chinese Restaurant every time we crave. Our usual order are chicken chowmein, sweet and sour chicken, hot sour soup, chicken fried rice, salt baked calamari or shrimp. Their food never changes all these years. read more

Food is always great here. Quick friendly service. Full bar and very clean. You have choice to order off the menu or to create your own bowl. read more

Peony Palace - Orange chicken plate - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Amazing food, fun and friendly staff, great ambiance. It's the "Cheers" of Elk Grove 2!

Food was great, the self serve Mongolian BBQ is soooo good. Service was good too. Would recommend coming here for lunch or dinner.

As a decades long fan of Mongolian bbq, this has been our go-to for a while. We drive down from sac.

We came in almost an hour towards closing time. The server was real rushy. We sat near the Mongolian bbq station. We ordered foil chicken which was dry and rubbery very disappointing. The food we had was good. But sitting there watching them clean with dirty rags and watching them use the sink water for the bbq was pretty bad. The restrooms were not very clean. And near the bathroom and the janitors area was the bowls they used for the Mongolian barbecue. My friends told me about this place but for me it's just not clean and sanitary enough for me. Probably won't be going back. read more

Peony Palace - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Tried this place after a friend recommended her neighborhood Mongolian BBQ spot. The place is clean and service is really friendly. The egg drop corn soup was sooo good! I scraped my bowl. I was a little disappointed that there were no bean sprouts available at the time I made my bowl. Also, the veggies are cut pretty large and thick. I always add my sauces and mix my perfect blend. But here, the cook, adds sauces. You aren't asked what you want or if you want more...it just happens. What is chosen and how much I have no clue because I was never asked and there was a different blend for myself and my husbands bowl. I found that odd. Also, there is a whole entire bowl of water used during the cooking process so that waters down the sauces quite a bit. I've seen a splash or a few cups of water used at other places but here it seemed a bit much. I'd come back, but only for the egg drop corn soup. Yummy! read more

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don't ever order salt spare ribs, hard and dry. i asked my son to pick it up for me while him and wife had mongolian bbq... ya'll the shrimp fried rice isn't e em good! Dont wast your money or time read more

Peony Palace - salt n pepper Salt Baked Sparerib terrible!!! hard. - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Perfection. This place has never let me down. It's what dreams are made of! The food is excellent, the service is fantastic, and the prices are totally reasonable. We have gone here for over a decade, and will continue to frequent this place as our go to for Chinese in Elk Grove. Thank you, Peony. read more

Can confirm the service at this place is still excellent. I especially appreciate the freshness of their food and all the options at the mongolian BBQ - it's why we keep coming back. No one else can beat it. highly recommend read more

I've been coming here for yours and have always enjoyed it. Your typical Mongolian bbq spot or you can order Chinese food. Compared to other Mongolian bbq spots I find Peony Palace has the perfect sauces and flavors. The service is ok and it gets hot in there. Perfect local spot that I'll always enjoy coming to. read more

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The 1st time I came here I bought the soup which was delicious. The 2nd time I came here I bought the Mongolian beef dinner. The chow Mein was delicious but the rice was old and cold and may have been a few days old it seemed. I would not recommend eating here because old food should never be served. zero stars read more

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A true gem in the outskirts of Sacramento. It's rare to find these American style Chinese food that gives you the old fashioned, nostalgic vibes. Food is hardy and REASONABLY priced. Came for some no BS Chinese food for a hungover remedy and got exactly what I needed -- from a night good times and perhaps some questionable decisions lol (jk). Pro tip: The dragon chicken soup includes both chicken and shrimp with an assortment of vegetables that heals the body and soul 9/10. The restaurant also does all you can eat/ a la carte Mongolian BBQ which is unique around the area. The service was fast, effective and very accommodating. I see the servers and the owner? Chatting up with the customers like they've been known each other for years and that's always a good sign :) This place hits the spot and I'll be coming back every time I come visit SAC from the City. read more

Fav spot to come for Mongolian bbq. The bf and I have been coming here for years now. They also serve Chinese food but not really a fan of it. Lunch is just one bowl but for dinner it is AYCE. The Mongolian bbq comes with complimentary sides such as fried wonton chips, veggie egg roll, fried rice or steamed rice, and hot & sour soup or corn soup. Lots of meat, veggies, and sauce options to choose when making your bowl. The area can get a little messy but the staff usually try to keep it clean. Gloves are provided as well. Food always comes out pretty consistent. Staff are friendly. Solid spot, we can't find another Mongolian bbq place as good in the area! read more

Peony Palace - Mongolian bbq! - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Peony Palace is my favorite and the best spot for Mongolian BBQ in the Sacramento area. I've tried various places, but none compare to the quality and flavor here. The meats are always fresh and of a superior cut compared to other spots. You can really taste the difference in every bite. I've never eaten from the menu here as the Mongolian BBQ is so tempting.   The sauces at Peony Palace are delicious. They have a flavorful variety that make every bowl perfect. Whether you prefer something mild or a bit spicier, there's a sauce combination for everyone. The hot and sour soup is great as well. The staff is friendly, the restaurant itself is clean and has a cozy atmosphere, perfect for a casual meal with friends or family. And they have a bar! Highly recommended! read more

Peony Palace - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Peony palace has been a family favorite since they opened their doors. Friendly service in a family friendly restaurant! You can never go wrong with the bbq and their combo plates are massive, plenty of delicious food for lunch and probably dinner too. Their chicken and corn soup is one of my favorite comfort foods! We will keep coming back!!! read more

Peony Palace - Mongolian BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

This is one of our favorite places in elk Grove. We go in there quite often whether it's for Chinese food or the Mongolian Barbecue. They have a full bar great service. read more

We have been coming here for a few years now and I love how the quality and customer service is always so good! Food is always fresh and made sure it is well maintained at the selection area. They always have good quality meats and veggies. The possibilities are endless here. Always a pleasant experience here! read more

Amazing service and amazing food! I wanted to try something different so I went with the Mongolian beef as the server recommended it was one of his favorites and it was delicious! I definitely recommend this is a great lunch or dinner spot. I also enjoy their blue moon draft beer it is always so cold! read more

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Great service , fast and the food is good and reasonable . I like it that they have a bar