Gobi Mongolian Grill

Gobi is a great place to grab lunch when in the area (San Jose). I used to eat here often when I had a project nearby. The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. My reasons for not giving 5 stars are: -the quality has gone down, not sure why. There are less options for sauce to add to your bowl. I also remember the cook using sauce while heating your dish; not he just adds water to keep it from drying up. -Each table used to have a selection of hot sauce, soy sauce, etc. Now these condiments are found on a communal table. Besides that this is a good diner for me to get my Mongolian bbq fix. The cost is reasonable ($20 with a soft drink) and the food is fresh. It is conveniently located and the atmosphere is very casual. Check it out !

Inside was very quiet and the atmosphere reminded me of a somewhat dated 2000s decor, but there's nothing with that. The lady in the front was nice and clarified the ordering system as I had never been before. It's akin to the Genghis Khan in Great Mall, for those in the know. The food itself was alright, the meat and vegetables were mildly seasoned (as the staff did it for us) and the rice extra is free. As we got take out, I can't say much about getting refills but the noodles were nice and soft and the meat was perfectly cooked. For $19 dollars for two shallow bowls, I thought it was a little pricy for the selection. I'd give it a 3.5 if I could. I'm not sure if I would return, but it's a solid spot to eat.

I am giving this 5 stars for a variety of reasons. We saw the rating on Google reviews after searching for Mongolian food. We went there around 6pm on a Friday evening and noticed the place was quite empty. We walked around the complex to see what else there was but ended up coming back to Gobi to give it a try. You are not going to get an elegant ambience when you come here. But what you get is something that is not found in most places. The place seems to be run by a wife and husband and possibly other family members. For $19, you get two bowls which you can then go and stack as much of the meats (thing slices of lamb, chicken, beef, or pork, shrimp, and a few other items), a wide assortment of veggies to choose from, tofu, and then several sauces that you add to the bowls for flavor. There are recipes on the wall to let you know what flavors and spice levels you want to try. Once you get the bowls packed and filled, stack the noodles on top as high as you want to and take it to the counter. The husband was the cook who takes the bowls and then cooks it on the circular griddle walking in circles and cooking the food. Once done in just a few minutes, he slides everything onto your dinner plate. Add a few more spices to your liking and take it to the table to start eating. The portion size you get for $19 is incredible. We could hardly make a dent in it so we took it home and going to enjoy it once again. The value in this economy is unfounded. The flavor is what you want to make it (my suggestion is to add a good amount of spicy oil to the bowl and several scoops of the soy, and garlic. Cooked white rice is included as well which you can self serve from the cooker along with fried wonton chips. Soda will cost you $2.50 for all you can drink and for an extra .50, you can get soft serve ice cream. For $3 more, you can get one more bowl of food to make. We could not believe that not many people were here however, this is a gem in the rough. The family is so nice and humble. I support family owned restaurants and definitely recommend coming here and supporting them too. This is truly the value play of the bay area. Oh no sharing so each person will have to spend $19. Remember this is not a fancy place to dine but the place is clean and the food quality and value and of course the fact that it is family owned makes this worth it. We will be back for sure!

This place is so good the people are kind the environment is great. They have ayce ice cream and soup. You can pack your 2 bowls as much as you can. Everytime I eat here my left overs are a whole second dinner.

AYCE options have gone out the window and to be honest, all you can eat style wouldn't remotely interest me because the food is so terrible. @ $18 bucks an order, pre tax and tip, there are better food options as opposed to Gobi Mongolian Grill. I came here simply because my fave Mongolian noodle spot is currently closed due to renovations. The general concept is great, everything else is just not good. Customizations to your dish is completely up to you! Add more or less of whatever tickles your fancy and the employees will cook all of the ingredients on a large flat grill. My box of noodles came out looked extremely pale, flavorless, and absolutely unappetizing. I wouldn't make the same mistake of coming here again. Not worth the calories, the money, or your time.... PASSSSSSS!!

On entering, you get two medium sized bowls to fill with meat, veggies, noodles, and sauces. There are signs recommending which sauces to mix and in what quantities to get various flavors. It was hard to balance things once my bowls got pretty full, so I wish that we were given one bigger bowl instead of the 2 medium bowls but I guess that is for a reason. I also wish that the chefs added the sauces to your meal for you instead of spooning it into the bowl myself, I feel like I did not end up with the proper ratio of sauces.I appreciated the wide variety of vegetables and meats available for choosing, as well as the wonton chips that come with your meal!I got takeout but there was lots of seating inside and I believe you can get a refill for pretty cheap if you dine in.Service was great, and I got amazing bang for my buck here! Will be back.

My first time visit. Very tasty. Would be better if you added Hot N Sour soup and egg rolls.

Super super good, make how you want. Two bowls and packed high and cooked fresh. Worth the price. And they have steeled white rice.

Tried this restaurant for the first time. Dinner is $16.99. What is different here from other Mongolian places is they start you with 2 bowls! So you can do all your meats in one and veggies/noodles in the other. Or you can pike both exactly the same. I decided to do meats & veggies separate. That leads me to my mistake. When I got to the oils & sauces, I put them only on veggies, thinking- they get mixed anyway! Well, I forgot how much water they use to help the cooking process! So my food came out a bit bland. Next time I'll be sure to season both bowls! Another perk here is if you want more....one can get 1 additional bowl for $3! What a deal! I also liked the won ton chips and $1 soft serve ice cream cone.

So me and my friends came here for lunch, but a Togo meal. First off, the place is pretty clean for the most part , and there are so many different meats and veggies to choose from. The inside isn't super fancy but pretty basic, which is expectable for a Mongolian bbq. It is not a sit down restaurant, you start at the front and create your bowls. Then they cook it for you and you pay before you leave.Second, they grill it right in front of you, and it is just absolutely delicious. For lunch, I got two bowls of food for 15$ (which is the lunch price) and this meal can feed me for the whole day. Portions are HUGE! Overall, great quick lunch spot, lots of options for sauces, spices, vegetables, and meats. I highly recommend