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    Red Iron

    2.5 (99 reviews)
    ModerateMongolian, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Unattentive staff who are more concerned with their mobile devices than assisting customers.

    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!

    Noodles with meat and vegetables $14.85 before tax
    Siao Z.

    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.

    Mario B.

    *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!"

    Extra noodles in the small bowl instead of the deeper one at the bottom that the guy after me got
    Pattie P.

    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.

    Sam D.

    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

    Chicken Mongolian bbq with noodles
    Amber R.

    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.

    Jon R.

    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

    Entree - beef, broccoli, zucchini, celery and lots of water chestnuts. Selected medium heat...and it was not spicy (which is good).
    Bob S.

    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.

    Hannah B.

    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.

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    Miranda C.

    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.

    Katherine S.

    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!

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

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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.

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

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

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    6.0 mi
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    Been on my list for a while, finally made the detour to try it out. Eating by myself so didn't get…read moreto try as many dishes as I would have liked. The naan was quite plain, great for mopping up sauce but underwhelming by itself. Wish I had tried the Goshnaan. The special noodles were really tasty. Wish there was a little more meat but the overall serving was generous so can't complain. Good sauce at the end to soak the naan. Not spicy but full of flavor and spices. And finally the special tea. I was blown away. $10 for tea for one is a lot but I am so glad I tried it. The aroma is intoxicating and it tastes just as good. I bought a little tub to take home as I saw someone else recommend. Overal great spot, will be back again with more people to try the polo and goshnaan which other tables had and I was jealous of.

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    3.8(712 reviews)
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