OK, so you've been to these types of spots before, right? These places were huge in the 90s and early 2000s, back when you could load and pile up your bowl with as much "Mongolian" bits as you could. It was like an acquired skill to see how much food you could stuff into one bowl. Those days are over now, unfortunately. They won't let you near their bowls. Thanks a lot, Bin Laden. Well, Red Iron at the food court in the Arcadia Mall still keeps it real, though. Sort of. Prices for their stir-fried noodle entrees are still reasonable, and they load your bowl up big time. Not 2004 big time, but in this economy, it's big. This is a large meal and you won't be getting cheated. Proteins are turkey, beef, chicken and pork. I usally stick with the chicken and pork as those cuts are not as tough and chewy like the beef. Sure, this isn't exactly authentic Mongolian cuisine and nothing is barbecued here, but if you're hungry, this will hit the spot. read more

Red Iron - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Not like how it used to be. I remember coming here often. I feel like the portions are alot smaller now. I asked for tofu and they gave me 4 pieces and when i asked if they could give me a little more she just added 2. The one who gave us meat seemed to give us a decent amount though. She seemed nicer. Noodle sizes seem to have shrunk but i guesd that was why they asked if we wanted extra meat or noodles Im just glad the noodles are back to their orangeyness. read more

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BLAND & STINGY PORTIONS Dont waste your money here. They don't let you grab your own veggies meat! I usually share a plate with my kids when I get Mongolian bbq at the Brea Mall but here it's not enough. Meat tastes like freezer. No flavor in the stir fry my son didn't eat his. They don't have siracha hot sauce just the chili oil one. They don't even give you free cups of water. She said you have to buy it! Never eating here again. read more

Red Iron - Barely any meat. Beef tastes like the freezer - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

I was really disappointed with my experience at Red Iron Mongolian BBQ. The staff was inattentive and the portions were extremely skimpy compared to what you would expect for the price. They were literally pulling the meat apart into tiny pieces to make the portions look bigger while giving very little actual food. The vegetable portions were also very small, and instead of providing a reasonable amount, they kept pushing customers to pay extra for additional vegetables. It felt more focused on upselling than providing good service or value. Unfortunately, the overall experience left me feeling unsatisfied and not eager to return. Don't waste your time coming here! read more

Red Iron - Unattentive staff who are more concerned with their mobile devices than assisting customers. - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Pricing is on the pricier end and so less meat and vegetable. The taste is good though and the two young woman that was helping out was nice. The cooker not so nice, seems like he don't want to work. Food is tasty but i guess the ratio of meat, vegetable, and noodle is the same as ordering a chow mien at a restaurant... i'd eat again but probably not a frequent choice. read more

Red Iron - Noodles with meat and vegetables $14.85 before tax - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

No a got spot a Nah, not worth it anymore. You fight mall traffic, hunt for parking, walk all the way in there, do all the work yourself putting the bowl together, and then they still act stingy with the chicken and beef. Come on, people are already making the effort to eat there. Definitely not the same as it used to be. read more

*10/10 Stars!* "I've been around, but this Red Iron in Arcadia, California, takes the cake! The service is top-notch, and the quality of the food is exceptional. If you're a steak lover like me, you won't be disappointed. The atmosphere in the mall is perfect for a night out or special occasion. Highly recommend! Five stars isn't enough - I'm giving it 10 stars!" read more

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This place tries to scam your money. For extra noodles it literally says 3.50 and the lady charges me 4.00 as a side noodle instead. When I pointed to the menu she just ignored me and said that's just how it is. On top of that they put the extra noodles in a small bowl and the guy after who orders extra noodles gets his extra noodles put in a bigger full bowl. What an extremely shady place. read more

Red Iron - Extra noodles in the small bowl instead of the deeper one at the bottom that the guy after me got - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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My youngest son's fav place to eat. Love the simple menu for ordering purposes. Brought his friend a here for lunch and it was so easy. Good portions and fresh ingredients. Much better than panda. Nice friendly staff with big smiles. Love that service too is included. For growing men his is a good option. Quick and convenient in the food court. Will definitely be a future option too when we're here at the mall. read more

Dont come here.they only give you a little of everything. They charge you for extra noodle. And the beef taste really bad.if you like mongolian noodle go to brea mall , portion is big and taste better. read more

So delicious and savory! Would totally recommend! I love that they cook it right in front of you with whatever your heart desires! :)

They put the food directly from the grill into this cheap styrofoam container. It's so hot it literally melted me and my boyfriend's boxes together and a hole through the top of the box. Yum styrofoam read more

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I thought it was tasty and filling. I even had some leftovers. Only complaint was it was a bit too salty. I guess they could ask if you want a little or a lot of broth (assuming that's what made it salty), or next time I'll make sure to ask for less broth. They seem to have solved the issue of the food burning the styrofoam someone had mentioned before, because they had tin foil lining the container now. read more

I ordered this for dinner through uber eats. The noodles did not have a lot of chicken, they were mostly just noodles with a few vegetables and small amounts of chicken. The flavor was just okay, not the greatest. I did need to add more soy sauce for more flavor. I don't think the price is worth it because of the amount of protein you get. The food did come very fast, probably in about 30 minutes. I cannot comment about the ambiance since I ordered online. read more

Red Iron - Chicken Mongolian bbq with noodles - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Ordered food super late through DoorDash but food came as good as you'd get it at the mall, nice noodle fix. Driver and employees made food quickly and received it quickly read more

Red Iron - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

I was craving Mongolian BBQ and the place I usually order from on Door Dash was closed. Gave Red Iron a shot despite the mixed reviews. Overall...I was satisfied however, it was not as flavorful as I had expected. Food was hot. I got about the amount of beef I expected when you order delivery. What they DID make good on was my request for extra water chestnuts. They were plentiful! Would give 3.5 stars, but can't give it 4. read more

Red Iron - Entree - beef, broccoli, zucchini, celery and lots of water chestnuts. Selected medium heat...and it was not spicy (which is good). - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Pretty tasty Mongolian styled food. I appreciate the wide selection of meats and vegetables you can add to your dish. The noodles were al dente and had a lot of flavor. I ordered the beef which was not entirely fresh but just average. Overall, I'd come here when I'm craving for some quick Asian food at the mall. read more

Red Iron - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

The main downside to this place is how little meat they give you. This place used to allow you to self serve and add as much stuff as you can fit into your bowl, but after COVID, they switched to the employees adding it to the bowl for you. Today we asked for beef and chicken and they gave us literally four pieces of beef and a small handful of broken pieces of chicken... they were slightly more generous with the vegetables and noodles but if they are going to charge $14.50 for a bowl, at least give more meat. read more

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Decided to venture out and try out other places in the food court since we always stick to the same ones. However, the food at Red Iron has been disappointing...You order at the counter and choose your meat and veggies, which will be taken to the grill (noodles will be added). First off, the meat (beef in this case) looks like it was frozen and then defrosted (and it's in slices) all and all to say don't think it's quality meat at all but given the price point, it is somewhat expected. On to the rest of the dish, it just doesn't taste that great...not to say it's not flavorful but the flavor is really not appetizing. At similar price points, you can really get much better quality meat at other spots... The service was good though! read more

Red Iron - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Place has been getting stingier by the day. Workers are rude with no emotion. They put less ingredients and noodles each time I go. When asking for more mushroom, the worker said, "Mushroom is too expensive." The price has gone up more for less food, no longer worth it. read more

Red Iron has quickly become one of my favorite spots at the mall. The food here is honestly great! everything tastes fresh, flavorful, and you can tell they put care into what they're serving. The portions are generous, and I always leave full and satisfied. The workers are super nice and welcoming every time I come in. They're attentive without being pushy, which I really appreciate. Even when it's busy, they move fast and keep everything running smoothly, so you never feel like you're waiting forever for your order. What I like most is the consistency. each visit feels just as good as the last. It's the kind of place you can rely on when you're craving a solid meal without worrying about the quality slipping. Overall, great food, great people, and great service. Definitely a spot worth coming back to again and again. read more

Pleasantly surprised! I usually avoid mall Mongolian and I hated trying to cram whatever I could into a single dish, so the new format where they fill the bowls for you was a game changer. Not quite the same as the AYCE places where you can serve yourself and customize, but in a pinch, this Red Iron hit the spot. Service was really great. Served up whatever I asked for and kept asking if I wanted more. I also mentioned that I didn't want noodles and would love extra veggies, which they accommodated with a full extra bowl in place of the bowl of noodles. Flavor wise, it was just ok. Would have loved adding my own sauces, but it was as much me not being familiar with the flavors, so not solely on Red Iron here. Quality wise, the beef was a bit chewy, but pork was good. Overall, I would definitely return when at the mall and craving Mongolian. Especially for the service and how they accommodated our orders. Would I pick them over a stand alone AYCE Mongolian favorite? Probably not, but definitely would go again after some shopping at the mall. read more

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Not what it used to be. Covid has been over since 2021 and they still have to serve you with their tiny portions and charge a lot.

If I can give a 0 star I would... portions were skimped, sauces even more. The cooks threw more water on the food to dilute the 7 seas. No broth till they throw the noodles in with your toppings. Tried to get a refund only to say it's my fault for ordering. Customer service is despicable... it never used to be this way... now I hope they go out of business. read more

I honestly love this place. Yes, it's mall food court food but I feel like I get a good amount of food for the price I pay and I actually enjoy the food too. They truly fill up your bowl with all of your toppings and have never said no to my request for a little more of something. The employees are always quick with their service and nice along the way and it's nice to have something that feels a little fresher than typical mall food. Of course you have to deal with the mall surrounding ambiance but for a quick bite when exploring the mall or before a movie, it's perfect! read more

This is a fast food place. Arrived when they first opened. The food was neatly ready for the customers. Love that it's a build your own. Service was prompt and courteous. Noodles were tasty. It's part of the food court so there are plenty of tables for all. read more

Red Iron has always been my secret food spot located in the Arcadia Mall. It's a Mongolian style barbecued plate, with option to choose between beef, pork, turkey meats etc. I've noticed that the price has steadily increased, from its original $9 to 11 to now the $14 ranges pre tax With tax you'll be expecting to pay about $16 per plate. Extra noodles, rice and soup are allowed, but paying for extra meat isn't. Red Iron used to thrive through its AYCE style precocial, but I understand their changes post-COVID, and how they're trying to cut costs by having the employees portion out the sizes for you. My recommendation is to choose beef and pork, with a side of broccoli, celery, tofu, and mushrooms. My ALWAYS ALWAYS sauces include adding garlic and soy sauce, to really enhance the flavor of the noodles and the meat. What I also enjoy is the ability to watch your food being cooked in front of you! Overall, it's started to decrease in portion sizing over the years. I know you are a business, but as a college student, this barely is enough to fill my stomach. read more

Red Iron - A classic combination of all 4 meats, with vegetables and tofu - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

I love this place! I usually take it to go & still warm by the time I get home or wherever I go. Before covid you were able to serve yourself, but now they do it. I don't mind it....I actually think it's a little better. It's so tasty!! If you want soy sauce and hot sauce make sure you ask because they won't just give it to you. I gave it 4 stars because food is great, but customer service isn't. It's not too bad, but it could be better. read more

Red Iron - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

This place sucks now. They went to giving abudant to almost like 9 peice of frozen meat... dont go here. Its 16 bucks...

The raw ingredients look good and hope was high. Sadly the sauce or the extra salt they add made the whole dish disgusting. Everything is overcooked and cooked together. read more

The lady staff placed all I have selected and a male guy cooked it. Hard to know which mine was when the guy was cooking. Definitely, there is a lot of noodles & that's good for someone who has a big appetite. Taste is too salty for me. read more

Red Iron - Entree - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

This place is so good. All the workers are friendly and great especially the one pictured below. Fast service and fair pricing and it's fun to watch the chefs cook up your food. For sauces I recommended asking them to do a little bit of everything. Would come again especially for the great service read more

Red Iron - Sauces - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

So cheap give only 5 pieces of meat what a scam nastyyy. Please dont go here. Food looks unfresh too

The fact that you change and not allowed the customers to get for themselves and your server literally counted the number of meat pieces is just so bad. Also, I was the only one there and she was rude. read more

No mall is complete without a mongolian bbq restaurant inside the food court, and for the Westfield Santa Anita, Red Iron is the bbq spot to check out if you have a Mongolian bbq craving. My husband ordered a mongolian bbq bowl. With COVID-19 still at large, the business had pivoted to the way they make their bbq noodles. For example, when ordering noodles and all the fixings, you can no longer fill the bowl yourself, the staff does it for you. I remember back in the day, I used to stuff by bowls and squeeze as much meat down as I could to maximize how much I spent on these noodles. Mongolian noodles are a great junk food remedy in my opinion. So if you're looking for a greasy dish, look no further than this place. read more

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This restaurant is located in the food court at the Santa Anita mall. It used to be under a different name. I haven't had Mongolian bbq in awhile but I feel it doesn't taste as good. First you pay. You choose either entree or the works (includes soup and drink) then you get the food prepared. First, some changes. Due to COVID safety instead of getting the meats and veggies yourself the staff fill your bowl for you. The food is blocked off from the outside so that's good, less people touching/breathing on the food. So they get your meats, vegetables and sauces. They then take your bowl along with a bowl of noodles to the cook. You are able to see the cook prepare your friend. He cooks multiple customers' food at the same time. Everything was going well until I see he was pretty done with mine and used the chef chopsticks to flip the other customer's raw food before using those same chopsticks to transfer into my takeout box. I cane hoke and reheates the food just in case. Taste-wise it was pretty bland. I suppose healthier for you....?? The staff was pretty friendly so I'll give them more than 1 star. read more

Red Iron - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Been a customer for over 10 years and watched it steadily decline in customer service and food quality I've been going to the one in West Covina which is a way better one but today I was in Arcadia and decided to give it another try and it was a mistake the food was terrible and the amount of protein they give you is laughable after today I will only go to the one in the West Covina mall. It's disappointing how bad this place has gotten read more

We were a bit hungry and decided on this fast food meal spot. It's fun to watch the cooks make your meal in front of you. The only drawback is the ordering process as my meal was being made another customer was telling the cook to ad her condiments to my meal. Her meal was already done and sitting there but she's barking orders for my meal. I had to advise her 'Hey lady that's my food being cooked. Keep an eye on your noodles while it's on the huge wok. read more

Red Iron - Hot and ready to eat 2021 - Mongolian Near Me - Arcadia, California

TRASH!!!!!! Been coming here for years and new management STINGY. I asked for double the sauce and when I did they decided to give 2 half scoops instead of full ones as I saw with the person in front of me was getting. I asked for mostly beef and lady miss heard me and thought only beef and when I corrected her, she ended up taking beef off my bowl to only 3 slices. SUPER LOW QUALITY read more

Great Mongolian BBQ place. Its on the pricier side, and some staff put in less meat so I'll give 4 star. Food comes out great though every time, never had any issues. I always get the Beef and Pork and they do usually help stack it up high. The sauce is not too strong, its perfect. Would definitely recommend. read more