I came here with some family after we noticed that there was a mongolian grill in the city. Originally hailing from Waterloo, I was a huge fan of the one back home and naturally I thought it would be the same. However, this place was something of a mixed bag. For those of you that don’t know, the way you eat at the Mongolian Grill is to fill an empty bowl with all sorts of raw meats, vegetables, sauces and spices and the cooks there will stir fry it before your very eyes. This place had a huge selection of foods including a pretty diverse selection of seafood; something the waterloo location was lacking. Furthermore, there was a substantial addition to this location by means of a typical buffet. So not only did you have the option to eat your own stir fry, but you also had the choice of a typical buffet to keep you full. And yet, there was something definitely lacking. The choices of raw foods seemed smaller, there was little customizing options by way of seasonings and sauces, and food seemed… I’m not even sure, cheaper? Most of the meats and veggies were sliced, rather than in chunks. Either way, it was a good time. I’d recommend trying it out but I’m not sure how revisitable the location is due to the admittedly steep pricing.
Kiran S.
Place rating: 2 Toronto, Canada
Average. Typical buffet place. I over ate fried greasy food. The Mongolian grill is hit or miss I’m not a big fan of making your own meals as usually I get the flavors wrong. I go out to eat so someone else can cook me a good meal. Dessert subpar-only good thing was chocolate fountain and fresh fruit. Cakes and other desserts a disappointment for dessert junkie like myself Service was good. Prompt and friendly. Clean dining area and bathroom
Ash H.
Place rating: 5 Toronto, Canada
I went with two friends for dinner the other night. It was amazing, We went right as it opened at 5pm so there was only us and another family for awhile which was nice. The wait staff was very attentive and offered us refills as soon as our glass neared empty. The place was very clean. The wait staff had no problem offering utensils for us as the chopsticks were already on the table when we sat down, The food was… spectacular! I started off with the grill part and the food was so fresh and there was so many options. I filled two bowls for one meal which came out to one bowl at the end, The guy working the grill was friendly and fast, The buffet was great, lots of options, I loved the shau mai(which I know I didn’t spell correctly) and the lotus seed bun as well as the fried goyza(again another spelling mistake ;)) The dessert was nearly the best part of the entire meal, there was a lot of options and the slush machine and chocolate fountain had to be my favriote. I loved using cherry syurp and condensed milk in my slush! Yum! Something you have to experience is the little green balls, I cant remember what their called but they explode in your mouth with juice when you bite down, I had no idea and was in for a shock and a treat, The price is a bit steep but there’s so many options that it’s a great dinner idea! I will definatly be back!
Tina L.
Place rating: 5 Toronto, Canada
it’s been a year since our last visit, this place has gone through lots of changes! Food is delicious and clean, service is fast and good. Love the idea of the grill! try curry plus spicy sauce and Japanese bbq mix! They also have free bubble tea for the month! I also like the ice desert and chocolate fountain!
Jason H.
Place rating: 5 Toronto, Canada
This place has a great build your own stirfry section, from the meats, to the veggies, to the sauce and spices, everything! And the buffet adds a lot of variety. Was offered free bubble tea as part of a promotion as well!
Anna L.
Place rating: 3 Liverpool, United Kingdom
If you know how Genuine Mongolian food is like, don’t come to this one, if you just want some random Chinese food, it worth a visit.
Zahid C.
Place rating: 3 Brampton, Canada
Different kind of Cuisine and different way to prepare. Not a big fan though and expensive.
Rana L.
Place rating: 3 Markham, Canada
Service was great. I made reservations online and got a reply within 24 hrs. The staff were also very efficient when we were there. Cleared our used plates immediately, asked for drinks, seated asap, etc. I only had an issue w/the person who took a photo of my dad with his slice of cake for his bday. It’s nice they provide a free slice of chocolate cake for anyone having a birthday with a sparkler as well as taking a photograph. They ask for your email info & the pic would be sent a few days later. Unfortunately, my dad’s birthday photo was BLURRY! My suggestion to the staff who took the photo, if you aren’t sure whether it was a good quality photo, DOITAGAIN. It’s just ONEEXTRASHOT. It might be a milestone birthday you know?! Thankfully everyone else at the table took it on their devices so we had a copy. Next time I’m checking their damn camera myself or bringing my own camera. Foodwise, it was as expected. From the buffet station, I did like the schezwan beans a lot, broccoli salad, etc. Skip the desserts. They didn’t look appetizing. I did like the chocolate fountain(although clearly ‘watered down’), but if a child put their finger in it you honestly wouldn’t know… For the bbq, same stuff as usual. It’s nice there are lots of sauces to pick from. Plenty of parking and easy to find. Good for large groups. Seniors get 20% off.
Rob W.
Place rating: 3 Pickering, Canada
Went here a couple of times Pricey for what you are paying for There is only so much all you can eat stir fry one can eat Good selection of fresh food for the stirfry you are creating I think this place is more for the experience Getting to watch a teppan chef cook your food is essentially what you are paying for Nothing special but would go again
Ron R.
Place rating: 4 Maple, Canada
The food is fresh and the kids love it here. They get to make their food and we test their food in the master chef style.
Lauren D.
Place rating: 2 Richmond Hill, Canada
It was okay, the food personally was nothing special. Went with family, and none of my family members enjoyed. We won’t be returning.
John K.
Place rating: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
All you can eat stir fry bar. Lots of meats, vegetables, noodles, and sauces. Cooked fresh to order. If stir fry isn’t your thing, they have the prepared food bar with standard Chinese fare. Very good value for the money. Would go back again and again.
Diana M.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
I was hesitant to give 4 stars only because of the inconsistency, I find that every time I go the buffet section is either great or meh. Specifically the hot foods. The Mongolian grill part is amazing though! Although it is tough to know how your food will taste once you’ve douced it in every sauce. But maybe that’s just me. Big difference in lunch vs dinner price and what’s in the menu. Definitely worth trying it once. It’s great for large parties or you have people from out of town visiting.
Alex J.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
Love it. it’s definitely different than other buffet. like how you can mix things and make them cook it… amazing pinacolada. Would I go again? Sure. Nice for dating. a bit expensive for a buffet… Great Job!
Ray S.
Place rating: 5 Toronto, Canada
DIY stir fry, dim sum, buffet food, cold bar, and dessert with a chocolate fondue! The DIY stir fry section has a great variety of fresh meats, vegetables, and sauces. Plenty of desserts to go around as well — shaved ice with a number flavoured syrups, six selections of ice cream(no Green Tea or Red Bean though), pastries, and a chocolate fondue with strawberries, mangos, and marshmellows. The place is clean and modern with attentive waitresses who are always quick to clear finished plates and refill our drinks. The only issue I have with this place is that their bowls are way too small…
Eric R.
Place rating: 4 Vaughan, Canada
I like this place. It’s pretty big. I like the fresh factor of the type of food thats there. They have a small buffett area too but nothing here to really talk about(Except the macaroons) The only thing I can say though, is that you really have to like noodles to come here. If you like teriyaki and places like that, its basicallly like Fresh neverending Teriyaki. For me, that gets redundant, but for you it might not!
Angelo B.
Place rating: 5 Westfield, NJ
Great value(for lunch). I’ve been to several Mongolian bbq places, a few of which are AYCE. I thought that this is one of the better ones. First of all, the meat quality was good compared to what you usually get. Not many fatty pieces. They have lamb, chicken, pork & beef. I stuck to the lamb which was great. They have a bunch of different items to add(much larger variety than I am used to, including shrimp and squid). I’d say that the Mongolian bbq component alone would justify the price. But then they also have a fairly large Chinese section with a few different types of food including dim sum. Desert wasn’t great, but the range is bigger than what you would expect. They have a snow ice machine and a chocolate fondue station… Both nice adds. Don’t think that I’m willing to pay the dinner prices, but will definitely return for the weekday lunch($ 13.95)
Alyssa P.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
Came here twice in the last month, once with the boyfriend for lunch, and the other time for a birthday dinner. These were my first two experiences with Mongolian grill and I have to say that I enjoyed it. I really like creating my own bowls with all of the ingredients that they offer. Their cooked food options aren’t that great so the second time I just stuck to making bowls. In my opinion it’s kind of like Mandarin and Korean BBQ mixed together. It’s definitely not a place you would frequent often, but I would like to revisit again at some point.
Denis D.
Place rating: 4 Markham, Canada
Went there with a few coworkers. It is a large place and had no problem getting a table. It was the first time for my coworkers and the waitress explained how it works. In the create your own bowl section there is a lot of ingredients to choose from. One of the staff was helpful in explaining the sauces, depending on what flavour we wanted. Don’t be afraid to fill up your bowl with ingredients since it will take up less space after cooking. I was impressed to see how they cook everything on the round grill, and really impressed how the put everything in the bowl with a move of the hand. There is also a small section in the restaurant with traditional buffet food. There is a small section for desert, but what is different is the shaved ice station and the chocolate fountain. It was a bit expensive(30 $ just water to drink) but it was fun and will probably go back.
Sue Z.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
I’m glad their strawberries were fresh this time too, I hope they keep this up because the chocolate covered strawberries are the reason I keep coming back. Also that caramel flan was delicious! Edit: price wise, this place is only worth it during weekdays for lunch(12.99 as of 2014), but I’d probably not pay 26 for dinner at this place.