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5.0 of 5 stars.
A coworker of mine originally brought me here telling me "I had to try this place". Just looking at it from the outside it's a place I probably wouldn't have gone to just driving by. That said, this...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a meat lover so my review for this restaurant is totally biased.$10 for a delicious all-you-can-eat meat fest is rather hard to dislike. Clean and nice dining area. Fresh and tasty meat. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew that what I would enjoy most was not the good food, or the great service, but... the books that you get at the end of the meal to sign/draw in? I saw little works of art, I saw crude pieces...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good lunch place with friendly owners and all you can eat Mongolian. When you know the employees are happy, you know it's a good restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be all about Su's but I'm glad I took the scenic route along El Camino one day and found this place. The owner is really nice and helpful if you've never had their BBQ before. And the first...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for over 12 years and this is the best place for mongolian. The price however has gone up alot over the years and is keeping me away only for that reason. The randon decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for years and it's always great. While I've been to Mongolian BBQ restaurants with a wider selection, I haven't found a better one than this in the South Bay.I've brought...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice already and I must say, this place is awesome. I love the pictures on the walls of the previous customers, we've even seen folks we knew. John & Sunny are very friendly and are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After bookmarking this place for 2.5 years, I FINALLY tried it! And it did not disappoint.I was, however, really surprised by the ambiance. It was so cute, cozy, and pleasant, with soothing classical...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried a few mongolian bbq places and this one is by far the best. the owners are really nice and friendly. I've been eating here even before the current owners took over. the food is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Other reviewers have done a good job explaining the place. The owner is a very nice Korean man who helped out our large party of non U.S. folks with the most popular sauce combinations.::THE GOOD::...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, decent price, interesting ambiance. Fairly clean although when we were there there was a lot of oils and sauces kinda slopped around in the area where you apply that stuff but I saw someone...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as Mongolian BBQ goes, this is pretty good. Plus, the owners are always there with a smile and friendly service.Fresh ingredients, very clean facility.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend brought us here a few months ago and we were instantly hooked! The decor leaves something to be desired but what it lacks the food makes up for. The quality is very consistent and produce...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If there's one thing that stands out compared to other Mongolian places, the cleanliness is what makes it a whole lot better than others in Sunnyvale. With that said, if you are looking for a place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boy and I were craving Mongolian barbecue in Santa Cruz. Where would we go? The only place I could think of was in a buffet place, and I didn't feel like going there. I wanted some good Mongolian...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing surprising here; typical Mongolian BBQ place. Choose your meat, choose your veggies, choose your sauce and add noodles. Or opt out and eat their fried or white rice instead. They advocate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars because thanks to Sunny and John, Mongolian food is now among my favorite cuisines - at least the Americanized version!!! We have been to other Mongolian places after our first experience...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars doesn't even do this place justice.You see, I'd give 5 stars for a place with at least 3/4 of the following: easy-on-the-wallet prices, really tasty food, consistently good service, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I come here at least once a week. Food is good. Customer service is good and they have a frequent eaters program so you get 1 meal free after 10 meals here. You also get a free...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 and 1/2 stars.......This place is dangerous! Especially since I just moved in practically across the street. LOL! This has got to be the cleanest Mongolian BBQ place I've ever been to. The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved Mongolian BBQ ever since I tried Great Khan's, but after it closed down at Serramonte, I've been missing it =( I was in town yesterday so I decided, why not eat Mongolian for lunch? So I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, best Mongolian BBQ ever! I've been coming here since middle school when it was owned by other folks, the new Korean owners made this place way better! The service is always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great...lines suck at lunch though. Food is great...I love how you can go back for more! I miss living/working by this place. If I still did...I'd go there more. Now it is just an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service is wonderful and very helpful to new customers!!You always have to start small and slow with your first couple dishes because then you will get tired and full! so you gotta eat a bowl of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a long time customer and I don't know why I have not given a Yelp review. The husband and I come at least 2x/month. Highly recommended for the food, friendly service, and reasonable price....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so i came right when lunch was ending and was rushed like hell. the guy didnt even show us to a table before having us get our food, i found it kind of rude... but anyway. when we finally got situated...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not your average "mall food court Mongolian BBQ"!! I first discovered El Camino Mongolian BBQ about 4 years ago when I moved into the apartments that are directly behind the restaurant. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food :) I live with male room mates...and they love their buffets. Being the only voice of reason (i.e. the only female) in the house, I try to look for 'healthier' and reasonably priced...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food, prompt drink refills, fresh veggies, lots of dressing options. If you're vegetarian, they let you substitute meat with a second bowl of veggies, which is awesome! If you have a strong...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
stop trying to make your leaning tower of veggies and meat at the mall and just eat here. you can go back as many times as you want so no need to secretly push down your food and pile it up as tall...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about a dozen times and my family and I always enjoy the place. It's not fancy, but has a lot of good solid M BBQ.Parking is plenty and service very good. Food is tasty and bathroom is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bathroom is the bomb. It's clean and relaxing. I've been going to this place since 1998. I used to live in the East Bay and I've taken people who are out of towners to come eat here. The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small and cozy place. No frills and simply straightforward food. It's always clean, the food is always fresh and the food areas are well kept up. The owner is always on site and the service from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I walked in 2min before they close, but we were still welcome. the owner was really nice. he was really helpful. the only reason i give 4star it's because this place only serves lamb for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to this place more than a couple of times now. Nice place to have a quick wholesome dinner. Service is courteous and pleasant. The food options are plenty with a range of sauces to cater to every...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Price: Prices are decent, I think it's a bit cheaper than Su's. For all you can eat, well worth it.Service: I think the thing I appreciated most about this place was the service. They were quick...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE this place because my first time experience was the best service i have ever had. the man (i didnt even get to ask for his name) took us through what we're supposed to do and he made my noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 5 stars for what it is - quick Mongolian BBQ. This place beats the crap out of most other Mongolian BBQ places in the South Bay.Service: Prompt. Owners friendly. Drinks refilled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the Mongolian BBQ(don't eat the side dishes - it's all friend nonsense - why mess up your healthy meat & veggie meal with that? ;-))Why El Camino Mongolian BBQ?- The food area is kept...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty nice place! The ingredients are fresh and the owners are very friendly. There are simple guidelines for how to mix the sauces too, if you are not a frequent Mongolian BBQ eater....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can choose all you can eat and there are a lot of options...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun to eat at. I always get a kick out of building my own meal and picking my sauces. The food tastes pretty average for a Mongolian BBQ place, but the service is really great. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a Mongolian bbq newbie but it's been awhile... Hubs was really craving some so he picked this place. The selection was okay but I felt like the selection could have been better - pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful staff! Whether the food turns out good or not is really up to you because mongolian BBQ involves you creating your own dish. First the meats, then the vegetables then the sauces! They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving 5 stars for the other time I've been here. We came to celebrate the bf's birthday, and I called a day in advance to make reservations. They took it right away and asked if there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An easy 5 stars. There is nothing that can go wrong here. The owners are very friendly and they'll always seat you quickly. If you have that confused look on your face, they'll be happy to guide you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a great place! BF introduced me to this place (he lives pretty close, and this is one of his faves).The food is fresh, the staff are nice, the place is clean... what more could you ask...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I have tried a few different places for mongolian bbq and this is by far my favorite. I love the little spring rolls they have, and I love how friendly the staff is. Definately...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great restraunt. The owners always are happy and have a smile on their face. They greet you as soon as you come in and are very friendly.Decent Mongolian BBQ, but the place gets 5 stars for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh, where has all the good mongo bbq gone these days? well, it certainly isnt in the east bay, so i have to come here....to the south bay in order to get my fix. luckily my san jose friend loves it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The mall seems shady and easy to miss from the outside, but the inside is actually pretty warm and friendly. The owners line the walls with pictures of their patrons and also use various decorations....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The plaza looks sketchy but this place is GREAT! Came here for lunch, we were automatically seated and directed to where we should start our mongolian journey. You gotta grab 2 bowls: one for veges...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving a buffet, but wasn't in the mood for Korean or American. Mongolian BBQ fit the mood. I went here with a couple of friends to try it out. All of the ingredients were fresh, but the beef...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine how much money you've saved by coming here instead of eating the same thing for $7 just one plate or togo box, strategizing archutectural beef and veggies stacking and wait in the line then on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch on a Thurs. They were packed throughout the hour.can't give them 5 stars if i have to stand in long lines for seconds. Aside from the line, everything was perfect!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's kind of hard to rate this place for me, but I honestly couldn't go for more than 3 stars. This was our first time here and we were accompanied by a die-hard fan of this place, so it was really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At first I thought this was the bigger chain called 'Mongolian BBQ' but it seems to be a smaller owned store.I really liked what I had and was a great price.They also had some things on the side like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great customer service! Feels very family-ish. Everything just tastes great once you figure out how much sauce and what sauces you want =]About $10 for lunch and dinner I think is about $13.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best Mongolian BBQ in Northern California. The food is really fresh, the staff is consistently friendly, and the restaurant is super clean. John and Sunny clearly take pride in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So much food. This place is really good. You pick and choose your meat (pork, chicken, or beef), vegetables/spices, and special sauce with noodles to make your own delicious meal. They cook it for you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was hands down the best I've experienced for my friend's birthday party of 20! John was so quick to help us with getting our dishes together, refilling our drinks, bringing us plates of fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been here before but I went for a friends birthday. The place is very inviting and the sevice is great. The waiters/waitresses were very helpful and always came to check on us to see if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving 5 stars for what it is -- a good place to take a pack of teenaged boys who will inevitably warm to the food, the place, the staff. This place has been a regular favorite of my son & his...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a friend's birthday last night. Never embraced the concept of Mongolian barbecue before, but I must say, this stuff is deelish! John was so nice to help me and my friends with preparing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is welcoming and pleasant. The hostess slash owner welcomed our group into the restaurant with a smile. The walls were surrounded with pictures of past customers along with their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for lunch from work. The food was good quality, and the time through the line was fast even at noon. I ate too much!!!!! Skipped dinner and breakfast the next day. But that's why I went...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is alright.. There isn't much variety you can do with Mongolian bbq. For dinner on a weekday is about $13 with a soda. You get into line, grab two bowls and put meat in one, and everything...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always hesitate to give a 5 star to a restaurant because there are always some flaws, especially if go to the place on a regular basis. I've been coming to El Camino Mongolian BBQ for about 5 years,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, I'm totally NOT a fan of buffet (I always feel like I should be mooing while grazing), but I like this place!! The food area is always really clean and they have a lot of selection...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For anyone who eats Mongolian BBQ regularly, this is hands down, the cleanest, friendliest one you will find. They use the freshest vegetables, with the widest variety you will find. Can't find a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually never in pain/suffering/can't breathe when I'm writing reviews on yelp. But today, Monoglian BBQ AND YogurtWorks has! I feel almost queasy. I don't think I've eaten this much in a long,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why did I not love this place? What's not to love?This place is quirky and eccentric -- which usually is a good thing.Is it that I don't know Mongolian BBQ? Possibly. Was it my mood, or the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good value. I haven't been here in a while but perhaps they changed ownership and now they have all these photos/testimonials everywhere. Went there for lunch. Not too crowded. Waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate way too much when we came here but I guess that's what happens when you go to buffets. It was my first mongolian bbq experience and I was with my relatives who were also new to the whole thing....
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always love Mongolian BBQ but tend to avoid it cause you leave smelling like fried food, but not at this place! The place is clean and they cook the food in a well ventilated corner. Also, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am sorry to say I didn't enjoy the food at all. The 1 star is for the service. The sauces were very watery so they didnt add any taste to the noodles/veggies/meat. The side dish (shredded chicken)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone has seen the Mongolian BBQ at the local malls but I think this place is a better deal. The food is fresh with a good selection of meats and veggies. One thing I might add if it is your first...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great. it's all u can eat for like $11. i never had a dining experience like this before. u get to choose the rare materials for ur meal and put whatever u want in a bowl. follow the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place puts a smile on my face everytime I go. The staff is sooooo friendly, and I love seeling all the pictures and reading all the reviews on the wall.The food is great, and they keep it very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Positives: Nice ambiance, friendly staff, finely chopped fresh veggies.Negatives: Sauces and oils get stuck to the grill and don't get to the food. So the resulting grilled food turns out to be very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of meaty goodness. It was very quiet on a Monday evening. I saw some comments that water was added while cooking but they didn't add any to our food. And also unlike other comments, for us they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I were in San Jose for the marathon and needed a place to carbo load. Since I'm from SoCal, I've been to some pretty good MBBQ places (ie King's in Northridge and Big Wok in Manhattan...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haha, I did not know Anita was the 1st person who reviewed this place. Anita, you have gone everywhere lol! But yeah, onto my review, I stopped by this place with ten other folks and what I noticed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fam and I *love* Mongolian BBQ. We haven't ever been to Su's so I can't write a comparison, but I can tell you that this is a fantastic place to eat when you're hungry and feel a bit healthy too....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The owners are very nice and attentive. They constantly refilled our sodas and even helped our party, who were mostly Mongolian BBQ first timers, with the process. It's not that complicated though....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It had been a while since my last Mongolian bbq experience so it was definitely time to check it out once again.El Camino Mongolian BBQ was a great choice. We found it easily just a short drive from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh. Food was decent at best. I am a picky eater and I think that is one of my greatest faults. I can't complain about the flavoring etc because I seasoned it and made my own sauce.. (duh me) But...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here over a year ago...but remember having a great experience!The owners (a mom, pop Korean couple) are SO kind, and they really want you to have a good time.The papa asked which kind of sauce I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets the same four stars that Su's Mongolian gets. It's better in some respects, and not in good in some respects. Overall, I like them both equally.The place doesn't seat too many, maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with Tetsu N for lunch today. As we usually go to Su's for a Mongolian BBQ fix, this place was definitely a lot nicer of a place, and it was also different for me as it is the first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$11.50/person including tax. One of the owners is Sunny. She's very nice. It was our first time today and she gave us each a "free drink" coupon for the next time we go. They also have a frequent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to just eat, very chilled vibe. My first time here wasn't the best, the owners weren't there and the waitress wasn't really helping -1StarMy second time here, the owner greeted me, and as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a loyal Su's customer, but on the last visit they had raised the prices (to counter that, they did add shrimp to their menu). Anyway, a coworker told me about this place so we finally gave...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had Mongolian BBQ in a long time, and always used to goto Su's, but I wanted to try another competing one to see how it was. I went for dinner with a buddy of mine that I haven't seen in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Buffet style with 4 meats to choose from- chicken, beef, pork, and lamb (lamb is dinner only). The staff there is very friendly. Expect a crowd during weekday lunch hours. If you like taking your time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
why do they continue to add water to your noodles on the grill? i add lobster sauce, soy, curry, garlic, hot oil- just the way i like it- but no they have a large pitcher of water that they pour on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, build it yourself, Mongolian BBQ. Pile the meat and veggies high and you definitely get your money's worth. My only complaint is that it can get crowded if you arrive late for lunch (but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mine is the dollar that hangs on the wall since I was one of the very first customers (and I was the one who paid)As far as I'm concerned, this place has had it's ups and downs and is back on an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just good people running a delicious restaurant that will satisfy your cravings for meat and noodles. I don't eat here often, but every few months or so I really get the shakes for Mongolian BBQ and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place may have the nicest and warmest service in Silicon Valley. It's a buffet you say? How can they be reviewed for service?The owners go out of their way to make sure that the customers are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh... 3.5 stars. Good variety of ingredients. Service was good. Mongolian bbq was on par with others I've tried but the side dishes were kind of blah. Eggrolls were bland, fried chicken was old and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The owners were nice and were very good hosts of the Buffet Games 2008. Very clean, and the waiters were nice. I was very anxious during the wait in line (long), but after I got my food, I calmed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place regularly for almost 10 years, even before the current owners took over and remodeled the interior. The old decor used to include pink walls with neon running lights....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I first walked in I noticed that the place was meticulously clean compared to most other buffets. The staff was also very friendly and showed us where to line up. The line for the food though...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went to mongolian for lunch today. the price for lunch with a refill soda is $12.00. it was our first time to eat here but not for mongolian (usualy we eat at su's) this place is like mongolian bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always eat too much when I come here because it's sooo good. You take your two bowl and you stack whatever you want in your meal. It's also cool that you they have a sauce cheat-sheet so you can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been a big Su's Mongolian BBQ and since they both have 4 stars on Yelp, I decided to try out the 'Challenger'. First impressions upon walking in:Very clean placeStaff is very friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many times, usually mix together beef, chicken, veggies and noodles and a bunch of the sauces. The fried chicken here is also very good. Overall the taste is good but for some reason...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Mongo, despite your flaws how can we not give you 5 stars to show how special you are and that you beat up other Mongolian BBQ joints. Mongolian BBQ is like make your own stir-fry minus the risk...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mongolian BBQ is the best restaurant in it's class. All the food is fresh, vegetables are perfect, and the atmosphere is desirable. This restaurant offers tofu and is excellent for vegetarians as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty darn yummy and I was really impressed with John, the owner. He was very good to us and tried to help us out with the sauces since it was our first time at his place. He also gave us coupons for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!! I come about once a week and it's always an awesome experience. The staff is so friendly and the lady at the front always recognizes us and is just super nice. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anybody like healty food? I like healty food (yes, I misspelled it twice, just as they did in the guestbook). The guestbook was the best part about eating here. We had a lot of fun and the owner kept...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, Fresh, Friendly and Fast = 4F'sI would add 3C's Cheap (only $13 for dinner included a drink and unlimited grub, Cheerful (love all the fun customer photos, plants and greetings in different...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's okay. It's decent. It's mediocre. There is nothing spectacular about this place...really nothing at all. Good luck. My food was watery and bland. The service was slow (and there were only two...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my favorite Mongolian BBQ restaurant. It's a little bit of a hole-in-a-wall as it doesn't draw much attention. (Though there is a large sign in the parking lot that caught me and my bf's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of our frequent lunch spots. I come here pretty much to load up on veggies. The owners are really nice and they always know what we would like to drink. That's how often we come here....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Drive by, blink and you might miss this place. I only found it cuz my coworkers took me here. I like this place better than Su's down the way.Verdict: Skip Su's, drive 3 miles toward Sunnyvale and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rating is actually a 3.5 (I like rounding down, sorry :p)This place is a lot like Su's, but cheaper ($9.50 for lunch), and, if I remember correctly, with much more of a veggy selection. Meat is your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have a good amount of choices with fresh vegetable and meats. The service is really on point and what gives this place four stars.As for your sauce, i don't recommend their standard sauce as the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not quite a 5 star place. Theres a few things I would change1. SERVE BEER. I know not all restaurants should serve beer but beer would go sooooo well with mongolian. I figure it would also improve...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone here twice for lunch and although it's the best mongolian bbq buffet I've ever been to, I can't see myself coming here more than once every few months. This place is definitely popular at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok. The price is decent for being a mongolian bbq buffet. I wasn't really satisfied though for dropping down that much money to this place though. It's okay, but not great. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best value Mongolian BBQ I've been to! The staff are friendly and the ambience is unique! My co-workers and I have been going here almost weekly!
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm meaty vegetabley goodness in two bowls. MMmMmMMmM.HUzzah! I have found my new favorite Mongolian BBQ Restaurant!!! I absolutely adore this little place. My family and I have been in search for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to try this place instead of Su's due to it closing for lunch 30 minutes later. First impression: the owner is super friendly! I went with one of my friends who had never been to mongolian BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best mongolian BBQ I have ever tasted seriously! the staff is wonderful and so nice too!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ECMBBQ deserves some love. I've been going here since 1993, and they've maintained a pretty damn solid Mongolian BBQ that whole time. Not particularly fancy, maybe not the best you've ever had, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, in comparison to the two other Mongolian BBQ places I've been in the Bay, this one is definitely better. I'm personally not a fan of all the photos on the wall, or the kitschy decorations for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The owners greet and tend to each patron with "Black Hole Sun" fervor. They have thought about the patron's experience in every possible way. This is the best run establishment I've ever seen. If they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Mongolian BBQ! I really do. You really can't go wrong with an all-you-can-eat / you-make-it-they-cook-it place for around $11 or so. They have a ton of really fresh ingredients and tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to eat. The food and sauces are delicious, and I love the fact that I get to choose what goes in. I'm a very picky eater, and I like the variety. I always leave this place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fabulous. You get to create your own dish and it can be as healthy or as unhealthy as you want. The prices are great and the staff is very friendly. I especially like that they have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our dear friend Berta introduced us to this place. I've never had mongo before and didn't know what to expect. But what a treat! The meats are thinly sliced and you have your choice of chicken,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is great for all you can eat lunch place to go to with your friends. It's cheap and it's all you can eat, you can make your own sauces so feel free to experiment with different flavors. Once...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot extol the virtues of Mongolian BBQ enough. It is very much worth the drive over the hill, even in the heaviest of traffic for their tasty morsels. The only downside is the distance from Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Every time I'm in town, whether its for a couple days, a week, or a couple months, I always have to stop by (when its a couple months I stop by several times). The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service and staff here are really friendly, especially the owner. Once I got in line to make my plate of mongolian bbq the waiter asked what I wanted to drink and had it at the table once I got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think when it boils down.. I'm just not a huge fan of Mongolian BBQ... is it really even BBQ? There's just nothing special about it and it seems more like stir-fry than bbq....Ok.. so the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely fantastic service. VIP treatment every time. I tip my hat to the owners, who are constantly making sure guests are taken care of.The food itself is very good (4 stars). Fill a bowl with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good Mongolian BBQ. Very nice staff and very clean. Although I like this Mongolian place, I like Su's better.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all you can eat Mongolian BBQ!! Can't really beat that. :) Lots of ways to make your own sauce which I really liked.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful quick service and smiling hosts.Clean, bright with happy colors.Fresh food perfectly prepared--unlike some Mongolian BBQs which put so much water on the food that it washed away and steamed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, probably one of the most friendly places I have been in my life! The selection of ingredients was decent, with 4 types of meat (chicken, beef, pork and lamb) with lots of tasty veggies to choose...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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I love this place. They are quick and cheap. My friends always come here and we always end up asking for more and more because you got to choose your own meats and ingredients and sauces. So, the chef will mix...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great first time experience. The food is great. The service is excellent. The owners are very friendly. All around the walls are pictures of customers and their testimonials. Thank you Fayble...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the best mongolian bbq in the south bay!! it is so much better than valley fair!! they have a great selection of meat (chicken, pork, beef and lamb), veggies (broccoli, sprouts, shrooms,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time with my roommate and his family. The strange and interesting decor (e.g. a saxophone hanging from a wall) made me nervous, but the food was much better than I expected....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was bought by new owners about 2 years ago and was transformed for the better. Now all the ingredients are fresh, the sauce recipes turn out well, and the cooks do a good job. I hate it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends like to joke that none of my first dates should ever, ever involve food (I eat as much as a trucker but with the grace of a toddler). This is one of those places that one day, I'm going to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work with some big eaters and this was their goto place when they felt like gorging. Endless plates of meats stacked with various sauces to almost give you the illusion that you're cooking....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've known my friend Laura for around 10 years now. After we stopped working together many years ago, we managed to keep in touch and meet up for lunch on a somewhat regular basis.Initially, once a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! A genuine cheap mom and pop pile of meat bbq buffet place. You pick your own combination of uncooked meat, vegetables and (yes) 12 sauces from this salad bar looking thing and then they cook...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 Stars because I went here for lunch and felt like a heffer afterwards.Their instructions say to use 2 bowls, 1 for meat and 1 for veggies. Well when you do that, you end up with a monstrous plate of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reasonably priced. Good service. Good selection of veggies and meat (chicken, beef, lamb). The sauces are not that flavorful though. They also carry some free pre-cooked appetizers: egg rolls and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been craving a decent mongolian bbq joint since Mongo's in downtown San Jose went out of business many, many yaks ago. I agreed to try El Camino's, but assumed it would be most similar to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I left the restaurant unexcited and not satisfied at all. I don't think I'll be going back there again. The food was really so so or maybe my choice of sauces were horrible. They have mediocre...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nice ambience, I like the pictures and reviews on the walls and the directions on how to put your dish together for them to cook for you. The food was really bland. I had to go back and get more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All you can eat?! Well let's dig in!I took the GF here after a long drive and she asked me why I didn't bring her sooner. Since we got there as soon as they opened, we had plenty of time to look...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is fine. Plenty of choices and fresh ingredients. Whether or not it's tasty depends on you and what you put in it.But that's not what gives this place 4 stars...Eating here is almost...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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El Camino is a simple restaurant with some of the friendliest staff of any establishment I have ever had the pleasure of dining with. The food is excellent with plenty of variety. I would recommend this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place better than Su's 'cause it's so much cleaner, friendlier and organized. i came here during lunch and omgawd it was crowded. a friend of mine mentioned that dinner time is a lot less...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of happy people go here to eat. I have gone several times and see other repeat customers. It has to be good if you see other repeat customers.I give them 4 stars but for a Mongolian BBQ place I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Hello! Welcome!"The staff here, especially the owners Sunny & John, are very friendly folks that always greet you with a smile. They are fast, quickly setting you a table with your beverages while...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Super clean restaurant with so-friendly-it's-creepy staff. Decent mongolian bbq, but a bit more bland compared to Su's down the street. But it's a great substitute if Su's is closed or when you want...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night with my friend, around 730pm.The waitress was nice enough to explain how things worked.Meat: Chicken, pork, beef, and lamb.Veggies: sprouts, green bell peppers, tomatoes, white...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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I was amazed, the price is economical, and its very very clean, and quiet. The food is excellent, I visit about 2 times a week. I cant imagine anyone having anything bad to say about this place. You can even...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went here for lunch, and was definitely happy with my meal, but there were a few drawbacks.The sides: there were eggrolls, rice, and a chicken w/ veggie dish. I only tried the eggrolls...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Mongolian style BBQ for reasonable price. The service there is really attentive and very friendly. When you walk in, you get your seats, you head to the buffet bar where you select your meat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plenty good food there. Tons of customization options, lots of food for a decent price. All food is in frozen containers from which you grab it and put it in your bowl. All-you-can-eat, so fill as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
soooo gooood. the recommendation to put sauce in both bowls (meat separate from veggies since they cook it separately to keep the veggies crispy - i like this, bf didn't) is really imperative to give...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at quite a few Mongolian bbq's in my day. And this is definitely one of the better one's. I wanted to go to Su's, because I had never been there, but it was closed on Sunday's....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only place in the southbay I've been for Mongolian (never been to Su's or the one at Valley Fair). I've been to this place before the new management in 2005, I didnt have a complaint then, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like Jim C states, cleaner and friendlier than Su's. I like both places and switch off for variety as they have slightly different ingredients. Meats are similar between the two. I would give the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never used to like Mongolian BBQ, and then I ate here. The veggies are always very fresh and there is always a good variety. Go for dinner when there are four kinds of meats available (for you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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For starters, I'm a pretty big fan of Mongolian BBQ style restaurants. The ingredients are fresh, the food is generally healthy (depending on what you choose to heap into your bowl), the atmosphere is casual...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly pleasing Mongolian BBQ and very friendly service. Seems like Su's Mongolian is the popular go-to Mongolian place in the Southbay but decided to try this one and liked it a lot.It was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Southbay Lunch Spot!CLEAN - GREAT FOOD and GOOD, FAST Service. I go here with co-workers about once a week. Compared to other Mongolian BBQ places this is so much cleaner and the husband and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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Wow! It's macho clean! Standard Mongolian BBQ except it feels like you're at someone house. Nice ambience. Fewer sauces than Su's but at least the environs are cheery. Staff are happy to help you and ice cream...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After eating Mongolian BBQ at different mall, eating here was a joyous experience.Initially when my wife got off the car, she thought it was a "ghetto" place, but when she went inside, she was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Anita's review sums it up best. A great bargain for all you can eat lunch. If you're lucky, you might also run into some local tech celebrities that frequent this popular Mongolian restaurant. On my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent Mongolian BBQ at reasonable prices. There isn't that much of a difference at lunch and dinner except lamb is served at dinner. The selection of meats include: chicken, beef, pork....
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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