This was a hot spot for my friends and I in college. Awesome ingredients, top notch atmosphere, great staff!!! Whever I come home to visit, I always try and make it a place to visit.
(5)
Suze A.
Alright, went back to give it another shot. And I'm not sure if it's because the manager knew we were there or if the waitress was really on her game, but we had a MUCH better time. The cooks even took my food to the back to cook it separately (food allergies rock!), which was awesome. Except that it takes longer than it would if it was cooked on the normal grill, so my husband had his food before I got mine. But it was worth it so I didn't have a reaction to anything. I'm happy to report that we didn't have any problems and I'm glad we gave it a second chance.
(4)
G G.
Friendly staff greeted me...selected my items for my noodle stirfry (chicken, ribeye steak, hot link rounds with some edamame, corn, green onions, sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, teriyaki sauce, maggi G chili on yakisoba noodles). Turned out pretty tasty...but was full after my 1st round. They have different price structures depending how much food you can handle. Today was a light weight day. Hahaha...
(4)
Louise K.
I went to BD's on a whim one night and wasn't disappointed. What with the wide variety of stir-fry staples, the fun atmosphere, and the cooks playing Mongolian Shinobi with their sabers, it gave off the vibe of a happening place. My only complaint was a mild oddity in the taste of the rice, reminiscent of the scent of a portable toilet. I will be going back tomorrow, and I hope it's the same.
(4)
Lakshmi R.
I am fan of Stir fry.. I used to go Genghis grill in my home town and I see stir fry in ann arbor so I went to this place. Staff is friendly and it's crowded. Food is OK. But not as good as Genghis Grill... My friend is vegan and they made it with special care by adding additional wall to protect the vegan food from the meat grill. I really liked that idea.
(3)
Cindy A.
I came here on a Friday for lunch. The hostess seated me right away and my waitress was very kind and attentive. She even came up to me when I was waiting for my meal to cook to see if I wanted rice or tortillas with my stir fry. The tortillas were delivered to my table shortly after. So the service was very very good. The flies. The fat fruit flies spoiled my experience here. They were everywhere!!! They hovered over all the stations (salad bar, meats, veggies and I'm sure they were having cocktail hour by the sauces). They looked like they've been there a while. They were so big! Yuck! Cross contamination. Mongolian BBQ has a huge round table that serves as their frying pan. The chef tossed my contents onto the table to cook and barely moved my ingredients around. There were a few patrons around the table and one chef was cooking for all. When the four patrons were served before me, the chef noticed his soiled utensil and scraped off the burnt remains and thickened grease from his utensils, discarded the waste and then proceeded to mix my meal and serve it to me. I had seafood, everyone else had beef or chicken. Hope everyone was okay with the cross contamination! This is not a place for vegetarians. There was a stash of cooking utensils, and none were used in my entire duration at the restaurant. You should at least rinse off or swap your utensils before the next wave of patrons come by! Come on! Apparently a few fruit flies were stationed in the dining area too. I swear I was swatting them away with every other bite. Overall, the meal was fair and filling but I probably won't come back because the establishment wasn't very clean. Don't even get me started on their hot muggy restrooms with clogged toilets. Two stars.
(2)
Abraham A.
Went there with my 2 babies. Expecting a typical cookie cutter BDs. However, customer service is not yet a concept here. Catering staff are probably in their late teens and appropriately discounting and disrespectful. Had the soup of the day ONLY, which turned out to be too salty ... was charged USD21 ...couldn't stand to stay there anymore.... paid and left just to get out of there. Good for the blue color Hardees crowd.
(2)
Tiffany B.
I really enjoyed going here! At first I was hesitant cause there are so many options of meat and veggies to choose from it can be a bit difficult for indecisive people. The staff was super nice and seemed genuinely happy to be there. They checked on us often and it was even busy. I would definitely like to go here again. Great food and fun atmosphere! I was surprised the service was so great it has been some time since I went any place that had service like this.
(5)
Beth H.
Out of mongo ginger sauce, lettuce wraps, and crayons..... If that's not annoying enough, the gong takes the cake, even more so than the grill men dropping the sabers when practicing their stunts. My food would have been great if they weren't out of my favorite sauce and lettuce.
(3)
Amy G.
It was quite crowded on a Friday night, though I don't know if that was because it was Restaurant Week and people couldn't get into other restaurants. We tried the shrimp appetizer, which were battered shrimp coated in a gooey sauce. I visited the salad bar, where they have a large variety of greens and toppings, even including the more exotic ingredient of jicama. My main dish included small scallops, whitefish, steak, a more thinly cut beef, noodles, and a smorgasbord of veggies. My favorite protein by far was the thinly cut beef, maybe ribeye? To my surprise, we were also served rice and tortillas by the time we got back to our table from the grill area. Note that since plenty of carbs are provided (and you don't get the AYCE deal), one can simply load up on protein and veggies to maximize the more valuable food on one's dish. In general, I am a bit turned off by restaurants with no specific cuisine focus, but I understand that bd Mongolian is a fun, interactive place and satisfies requirements for a silly, shopping mall-esque dining experience. I wouldn't choose to come again just because for the price, I'd rather have a professional prepare and season my food instead of trust myself to come up with good combinations. But if you are looking for a more playful, DIY-type dinner, this place would certainly be appropriate.
(3)
Thomas A.
Ok, I've just learned that this is called event cooking. But hey, has it really to be that loud? The food was good and tasty, but the location was not very pleasant...
(3)
Tim K.
If you can eat 17 dollars with of this quality of food there is something wrong with you. And I can eat entire large pizza so I feel like that's saying something. Also watch out for all the fruit and normal flies...
(1)
Jorge P.
I love this place! Being from Ann Arbor, I always come back here when I come visit. It's a fun, clean, different environment. When i was back in 12/2014, I had a server named Jackson whom was fantastic! Very attentive, patient, and outgoing. Great to see the food and service is still excellent after all these years!
(5)
Silvia C.
Ewww, the cross contamination of food is just too much for my taste. Food comes out tasting of whatever else it came in contact with, so if you care about what you eat, care no more coz ya gonna get whatever others eat too, lol:)) the food tasted burned and it was mostly on the dark side of cooked:) I came across a raw egg on the floor and it sat there for a while until I snapped and went to ask for somebody to come pick it up. So the whole idea of this place didn't work for me.
(2)
Naveen N.
Food is only as good as you make it. The buffet is nice as you can eat as much as you want. Service is good.
(3)
Mia M.
I love the BD's location in Canton, so I thought I'd give this one a try since it's a bit closer to home. It was... okay. The place was packed, and seating is extremely crowded. I has to ask the people at a neighboring table to scoot their chairs in each time I needed to pass. As with all BD's, there was a wide variety of veggies and meat substitutes to stack my bowl with. This location didn't have a well marked Allergy Zone, so I had to flag down a staff member for assistance. The food was sent back to the kitchen, and my party made our way through the sea of people back to the table. It was loud, so conversation was difficult, but we kinda made it work. The food was fine, as expected, but service was very slow. Our waitress only checked in on us once or twice, but there were times when our water glasses were empty, and she took her time bringing the check after we requested it. I wasn't really blown away with anything. With parking in Ann Arbor, and lazy service, I think I'll just go to the Canton location from now own.
(2)
Terese C.
This is great for folks who eat low-carb, & vegetarian. You get to select the meats, seafood, veggies and sauces you want! And a grill man grills them for you as you watch! You can stuff as much food as your bowl can hold. I was next to a veteran whoops am artist in strategically placing 10-15 scallops on an already heaping pile if food! I will return here for move-in & Parents Weekend!
(4)
Hanzhe Z.
Got all you can eat, but ended up only getting one bowl. It was very fulfilling, but the taste is mediocre. The unlimited drink is great. The salad and the soup are nice additions to all the meat.
(4)
Lisa M.
I actually used to work here in college (although that was a looooong time ago) and things have changed, the updates are nice. However, the main deterrent from me going here more often is the parking headaches and general headache of a trip it is on the weekends to get to downtown. That said, my experience here recently was very good. The veggies were full, the meat looked good, and the general food area was clean. Was disappointed to not see fresh garlic on the sauce bar as it's one of my favorite additions :). That being said the griller was friendly and talkative and even though he was busy made a point to talk and interact. Our server seemed like she had tables all over the place so was a bit slow in refills and getting us the check but I'll be back. This place is a nice place to get a create your own lunch or dinner.
(4)
Andria B.
Good food and friendly staff!
(5)
Shellie J.
I loved this place. I had a mini panic attack realizing I had to fit my entire uncooked meal in a bowl but magic happened once it got off the grill and on my plate. More than enough food especially with the salad bar and rice/tortillas. The beer cheese soup was on point and I could've just eaten that and been fine. I'm vegetarian but I'm not super strict about touching of pans etc. If you are, this may not be the place for you. They scrape the grill and put dividers on when you tell them its veg but the grill wouldn't be clean enough for a purist.
(4)
Tony Y.
My friend and I like the Fried Oreo Best.
(5)
MaryLiz S.
Had not been here in a few years. Went to lunch with my mom. She could pick out stuff she likes (not too exotic) and I could have something spicy. Love the fresh cilantro, and the black bean sauce. Found some hot sauce by the grill. Made my special blend really tasty. We ate outside on the sidewalk. We were disorganized, since I had forgotten some of the routine, but I was able to guide my mom enough to get our stuff cooked and be seated to catch up on the news. Someone seemed to sense that we were a little lost. He arranged to have iced teas set on our table for when we got back. Thanks! The tiny desserts are fabulous. When you just need a little taste, they're the perfect size.
(4)
Jay R.
Such a loud and proud atmosphere! I love the gongs and the large amounts of food available for selection. You can get Mongolian, Cajun, Italian, or Chinese stir frys!
(5)
Chelsea C.
I always make my first and second bowl too spicy, they may laugh it off and give me another bowl. Nelson, the guy at the grill, was very friendly and fun.
(5)
Mike K.
Good food and atmosphere.I have been here a few times both busy and slow times for the restaurant, I have not been disappointed with the level of service or the quality of the food. The employees are friendly and helpful!
(4)
Weitong W.
In this chain I saw real improvement both in food/sauce taste and in services. The service was very nice and my food tasted very good. Those who think the food taste all the same or not so good, maybe should try some other sauces... The tastes really depend on how you mix your sauce. BTW, my friend and I got different tastes but both delicious and we liked it!
(5)
Jane X.
Standard chain restaurant. Does everything well!
(3)
Executive Chef Ronnie B.
This a blast here, so low key, great food if you know what goes together and the beers are good. Being in Dtwn Ann Arbor is such a treat. But I really miss eating at AQUA Plymouth. That food there is the standard of culinary cuisine.
(5)
Patrick T.
Don't be tempted to get three bowls to get your money's worth in terms of the "unlimited" option. You will become physically ill from stomach distension and pass out in your car for 45 minutes after leaving the place. Undergrads like it. People who don't care what they eat like it i.e. just quantity vs quality. This place is like any other Mongolian BBQ.
(2)
Michelle K.
I went to BD's for the first time today. The whole environment of the restaurant is very alive and engaging. I enjoyed being able to selected the various components for my stir-fry. However, it is not easy to create a very flavorful restaurant level stir-fry. The restaurant is fun for parties and groups, but I would not seek it out if I was looking for a flavorful stir-fry
(3)
Jeffrey L.
Overall a neat experience, but the food was far from spectacular. $16 for all you can eat, or $13 for a single bowl (single run through the grill buffet). A few thoughts: - $13 only gives you one go at the Mongolian BBQ grill, but you still get unlimited soup and salad. So it's definitely possible to get a hearty meal out of this deal. - The entire experience is pretty neat since you can customize your own bowl of raw ingredients (which the 'grill warriors' cook for you), but you have to wait in line to get your food cooked. The line can be long during peak hours, so expect to stand around waiting. - The food itself is very underwhelming. Lots of choices, but at the end of the day you're just gathering ingredients and having them grilled/sauteed on a massive grill. Something you can easily do at home for much, much less money. Fun place to go with some friends, but the food isn't great.
(3)
Pilar H.
First of all, to be fair, my ten year old son LOVES this place. He enjoys getting his own food, and he is completely entertained by the cooks. We went on a busy night and it was a lot of fun...for a ten year old. The cooks were great, singing, entertaining, fast. For me, though, it was okay. If you can put the food away, then this will be a very good deal for you. But one bowl really is enough. Another group I found that was having a great time, was the drinking crowd. The cocktails were reasonable, and people seemed to be throwing them back. So in terms of family fun night out, sure it was okay. I personally don't need to go back. In terms of other great downtown options, this isn't one high on my list. If you want a somewhat entertaining time, stuff your face to oblivion, and possibly get really drunk....or if you are 10 years old....then I think you will have a fine time.
(2)
Heidi S.
We walked in on an early Tuesday evening . About 5 people in the restaurant. My husband decided to look at the salad/soup bar before deciding what to eat . He came back and told me we were not going to eat there. It looked like a bus full of high school kids had just left the place. Food all over and mixed together. Salmonella palace. We left without eating there. Disappointing experience because we have dined at BD's in Okemos several times and have always enjoyed the food.
(1)
Karen M.
BD's was wonderful. We had a fundraiser there last night and the staff was fantastic! The grillers did a great job entertaining the crowd. I do my best cooking there! Thanks BD's!!!!
(5)
Linbo Z.
Eating here will be a interesting experience, but the food will be just so so. The most interesting fact is that no matter what seasoning you add, it will taste almost exactly the same.
(3)
Erika R.
Eh. Our rice was half cooked. Our server was nice. The grill dudes made me laugh. This place is alllllright.
(3)
Ciara C.
My cheesy-chain-restaurant-guilty-pleasure! Sorry foodies!
(4)
N P.
Just a fun place to go to and it's been at this location in some name or another for a long time. It's fun to go to a place with some enthusiasm and the waitstaff is always pretty friendly. If it's crowded they can be a little less attentive so keep that in mind. The cooks are pretty good about clearing the grilling area for vegetarians. Obviously it'll never be completely clean and suitable for stricter vegetarians but hey it's better than most kitchens where you don't know what's going on. It's nice to be able to have an unlimited dining option for a fixed price and the make your own meal type format lends itself to a lot of creative dishes and good conversation. I never quite feel like I'm getting full value for what I'm paying but I'll go back for dinner soon on a day when I've skipped lunch lol.
(3)
Deb C.
This place is AMAZING! The service OUTSTANDING! I have a serious allergy - and the Manager went out of his way to pull out all the papers listing the ingredients to EVERYTHING I planned to eat to make sure; that one ingredient ,was NOT listed!! I have NEVER had that done before! He DID NOT want to take the chance of me going into shock over one ingredient - I guess the other places - didn't really care! I don't live in the area, but I will MOST DEFINATELY make this a stop every time I am in Ann Arbor!! I'll have to see how far the one in my area goes!! BRAVO!
(5)
Sally Z.
Great service. The staff managing the "grill" sometimes forget about batches of food to cook resulting in either overcooked or undercooked meat. Overall this was a good experience especially with complementary soup and salad. They have a good salad bar.
(3)
Yuanyuan Z.
Everything tastes pretty much similar, so I got tired of it after the second plate. Unlimited is too much for a girl.
(3)
Javier G.
I did not come on a student night. Portions are good if you stack your bowl properly. Veggies on the bottom and meat on top. It's a bit pricy though. Tastes okay.
(3)
Mike R.
Raw Chicken and Pork mixed with my great combo of ingredients tore my stomach up for hours. Make sure they cook it Thoroughly
(1)
Evan G.
Good food, great service, even better modifications for those with a gluten allergies or vegetarians! I have a gluten allergy, but I never feel limited here. The rice noodles are some of the best I have ever had. There is a wide variety of meats and seafood, even tofu. The veggie area has plenty to choose from, but the best part is the sauces. There are not many gluten free sauces, but mixing them and being creative makes many different flavors, even gluten free soy sauce! After that there is a selection of things to choose from, spices, sesame seeds, and other things. From there you go to the grill, but if you have a severe gluten allergy tell the grillers, they will take it to a back kitchen and cook it special so there is no contamination, they will also do this for vegetarians. I love to get chopsticks for my meal.
(4)
Beck E.
Free stir-fry from the company website on your birthday (+/- 1 week) if you sign up for Club Mongo!!! I've been to this location a few times, and it is okay. Actually, it was one of the first places I ate when visiting Ann Arbor for recruitment, so I have fond memories of grabbing dinner with my dad here. This isn't real Mongolian BBQ, but if you're not a snob about it, the food you can get is pretty tasty. Never met a griller here I didn't like. The waitstaff is usually friendly and attentive, but I did get one waitress who was a little annoyed that I had a free birthday stirfry--she must have assumed I wasn't going to tip, but really the $ I saved with the coupon I put directly into her tip... even though she didn't deserve it.... but I digress. Anyway, this place is okay.
(3)
Jessica S.
I love all the mongolian bbq's. The parking situation here makes it easier to go to the one in Dearborn since they are both far away but if you are nearby it's worth it
(4)
Kevin V.
This place is simply awesome! - great food - Fun place - fun to watch them cook - Nice and friendly people - Great service - Choice of food and alternatives, are great Just about everything about this place is great. Don't even understand why anyone would give this place a rating below 4!
(5)
Daron D.
I can not lie, this is a personal favorite of mines. Usually goes on Mondays for 9.99 college night. First of all, since you are preparing you own bowl, you know what you like, so you can't go wrong. Then you get to watch the grillers make it in front of you, which is also a experience in itself. I usually eat one big bowl and get a carryout second bowl for $3 more, a great dinner for the next night. Overall, i do really like this place (my favorite) and this is a must try (especially since they have something for everybody).
(5)
Robin B.
It had been several years since we had eaten here, but we are both so happy we decided to give it another try. Our good was cooked perfectly. Since it was create your own, we both went for a " burn your lips off " spicy . The prices are more than reasonable, unlimited bowls and soft drinks came to less the $30. I think we will be return customers!
(5)
Chris P.
I love this place! I have been here many times. I have had great and just so so waitstaff. The salad bar has a good selection. Most of the time I really like one of the 2 soups the have out. The great thing about BD's Mongolian Bbq is the vast selection of meats and veggies. You can put together all kinds of combinations of food you have never tried. If your new, I suggest starting out with small bowls of food. When you find a combo you like, then make that huge bowl if you want. If your not stuffed at the end of your meal, I highly recommend the hot fudge brownie sundae.
(5)
Tara L.
I have a soft spot for Mongolian Barbeque and whenever we are back in Michigan, we try to go to one of their locations and it's usually a nice meaty satisfying experience. I always get the lamb for my stir-fry...that's what I come in for and I was super disappointed that it was taken off the menu. The steak and ribeye were poor substitutes but I was able to make a decent stir-fry with extra garlic and chili sauce. However, I will not be going back since there's no lamb anymore. There are locations all over Michigan so perhaps I will find one that still has lamb and I can grace them with my presence :) The ingredients have always been fresh and good when I've gone and I like that they have drink specials now.
(2)
Funglin W.
it's hard to rate mongolian bbq-- the food rating is what you make of it, isn't it? i mean.. you cook your own dish. and since i'm not so good at making sauces, 3 stars from me. atmosphere- love it! the floors are a bit dirty with food just spilling everywhere but the cooks, waiters, and waitress are all so friendly here. food- there's a bunch of variety. you can pretty much get anything you want here and there's always specials and discounts. however... there's this wall in mongolian bbq that gives you 'recommendations' for making good sauces and BOY, they are pretty hard to follow. not just that... but nothing on that wall sounds really delicious hahaha. this is definitely a great place for big groups though! oh, and if you're starving, the all you can eat is great. lastly... this is probably the best BD Monogolian BBQ
(3)
Sharina J.
The bathrooms are located smack in the middle of where you get your pre-cooked food. After my meal I visited the restroom which looked a mess. The kind of mess you would expect at 2 am when the clubs close!
(1)
Kristen C.
Inexpensive long islands, which I love, and I was also happy to see all the new vegetarian items they have! Good lookin' out for us veggies, Mongo!
(4)
Byoung Kyu S.
The gal who served us was super friendly and nice. There was only one cook so the wait was bit longer than usual. Overall, great experience.
(4)
Ryanne O.
You need to be in the mood for it, but when you are the place is awesome, drinks are great, servers are fun.
(5)
T. T.
My first real experience with Mongolian BBQ was at this location! The selections were great, especially desserts! The food was above average but the fun, lively ambiance made up for it. Excellent place for a first date!
(4)
Angela B.
Good food. Enjoyed the smack talk from the grill boys. Friendly service. Thanks for the beer recommendations.
(4)
Jana T.
Love this place. Have read some bad reviews but go there because it is our favorite place. The wait staff have always been attentive and we have always had good service. We used to have a Mongolian BBQ in Hawaii but if you wanted to select your items to be cooked it was more pricey than Michigan. We had a choice of only white rice or sticky buns, no brown rice or tortillas and we didn't have the option of take out. Ur prices on food is much cheaper than Hawaii so I don't know why people grumble about high prices.
(5)
Steven C.
I haven't been here in years, and it's as good as I remember. I'm on the Medical Weight Loss Clinic diet. This was perfect for staying on my diet. I had a great time with my son & daughter in law. This is an Ann Arbor clasic!
(4)
Erin G.
Nooooo! Step away from Mongolian BBQ if you want to keep your good health. Everyone seems to think this place is great for groups, events, etc. because you can basically make whatever you want, so it's good for a big variety of people. Ok, good point. BUT it's just awful, really. Everything is frozen before they put it out (or most of it anyway). Ick. The main issue here is cleanliness. I have NEVER been here and had a clean bowl, and I am not exaggerating. My last visit, I literally stood there asking for bowl after bowl (we went through 7 supposedly "clean" bowls) before getting one without food on it. I was given attitude for bothering them, and then my waitress said, "Oh, it must be a problem with the dishwasher or something." UM, yeah. If that's how they clean things that the public sees and handles, God knows what their back of the house is like. Though I'm not sure how much back of the house they have since they don't cook anything. Also, even with shellfish and the like, I have never seen them temp any of the food that's out. I've seen tong handles sitting in raw chicken. This place is food poisoning waiting to happen. Gross. Save yourselves while you can.
(1)
Ben D.
This place is awesome. I'm a huge fan of cooking and the ability to take a huge amount of ingredients and mix my own sauces into a stir fry was great. Awesome service and a 10 dollar all you can eat student meal is quite wonderful.
(4)
Josephine I.
BD is like Chow Baby in Atlanta. BUT. BD mongolian bbq lacks the service and the food ingredients quality. ENOUGH SAID. BD is MEDIOCRE. Go save your money and head down somewhere else. I would give it a 1 and a half star if the beer is not cheap. Save the grace of your money and head down to another local joint.
(2)
Xin R.
I had very joyful experiences dining in this restaurant. There are just too many kinds of sauce. I love Teriyaki the best. Don't put too many meat in your bowl! Leave some space for the nice shrimps and mushrooms and veges.
(5)
Justin G.
I've been to a bunch of mongolian places (Ghengis Grill, Flat Top) and this is the standard that I always compare to. My brother even went here when he graduated from college. It's not super fancy, but it is very entertaining. Also, it's up to you to make (though, not cook) your own food, which some people like, and some people don't. I, personally, enjoy it.
(4)
Allan Y.
I've been to this location, and also to the one on M-59 and Schoenherr in Sterling Heights. It's a nice place to go and experience this type of cooking; but once or twice is enough. If you really like this type of cooking, then go to the Fuji Japanese Buffet in Madison Heights; or the Mongolian Buffet in Warren. At least you can get a full buffet along with the Mongolian stir-fry. Actually, the term "Mongolian Stir-fry" is a misnomer because you don't stir-fry anything. You select your favorite meats and/or seafoods, then a variety of vegetables, and finally the appropriate seasonings and sauces. Everything is then taken to the "stir-fry area" where you have a bunch of teen-agers with (2) sticks each who sing while they cook, and then some of the kids even juggle the sticks to entertain the crowd. That's fine, but I'm there to enjoy dinner! The ingredients from your bowl are then placed on a huge round heated fryer. And then the "sticks" are used to somehow stir-fry your dinner! In my opinion, nothing is actually "stir-fried", it's just cooking with a big frying pan. After the ingredients look like they've been cooked, the sauces/seasonings are added and the "Cook/Chef/Teen-Ager" presents you your dinner. You can order the "one-bowl" or if you're hungry, go for the unlimited bowls. BD's Mongolian BBQ is not a barbeque, and it's not "Asian Stir-fry"; but it's a nice place to take the kids. The dining room is airy, the "show" by the teenage cooks was entertaining, and your kids will enjoy picking the ingredients for their dinner. But on a negative side, the "cooks" are not professional chefs, the menu is way overpriced, everything is over-cooked, and visiting once is enough. Unfortunately, I went twice. PS: The second time was to attend a birthday party
(2)
Gabe M.
One has to admire the minds behind BD's Mongolian BBQ. Not because of the food's taste, but because they have created a restaurant where customers pay money for the chance to do the work typically performed by a restaurant's cooks, and any bad tasting meal can be blamed on the customer's ineptitude. This leaves the perplexing glut of employees with tons of free time, hence the dozen or so workers typically seen milling about aimlessly. I've never eaten anything terrible here. For some reason, stir-fry + tortillas = Mongolia, so be prepared to eat Chinese tacos. Is dinner at BD's a fun experience? No. It's best to eat dinner around 2pm so you can avoid the rush, as the obnoxiousness of the grill boys is directly proportional to the crowd size. Watching them sing and play with their sticks is excruciating. There's something satisfying about eating food you're kind of responsible for, and BD's offers you the opportunity to do so. Seize it.
(3)
Kia L.
I work down town Ann Arbor and for the past 3 months I've gotten a to-go-salads at least 2 time a week which cost $3.16 with tax. I went there today and got my usual. A few of my co workers were just minutes behind me. I paid the $3.16 for my salad but my co worker were told they had to pay $6.00 for their salads. They were told the bartenders have been selling them at the wrong price. Please tell me how the price can go up within minutes. My co workers paid the $6 but said they would never go back again. I'll be telling my colleagues not to go back. Congrats Mongo you've just lost several loyal customers.
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Tricia B.
This is one of the places I always make sure that i visit everytime I'm in Ann Arbor! They have a HUGE selection of veggies, pastas and meats for you to create your own stirfry bowl, and TONS of sauces to choose from. Plus, they usually have great soups. I agree with the other reviewers that it is a bit pricey...but the price is cheaper if you go vegetarian, or if you opt to just have one bowl and not do the "all you can eat" thing. But personally, my favorite is to do the "all you can eat" option because you can get a bunch of tiny bowls and try tons of different veggie/meat/sauce combinations! It does get ridiculously crowded here during the evenings, especially on weekends. You can do call ahead seating, but in my experience that doesn't save you a ton of time. But if you're not in a hurry, it's worth the wait :) If you don't dig waiting two hours for dinner, I'd recommend going here for lunch - cheaper price, not as crowded, and you can still experience the goodness that is BD's. Oh, one last thing - if you're not totally full from dinner, try their Big Brownie dessert. It's HUGE and to die for....and I don't feel guilty eating it, since I had veggies for dinner ;)
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Josh W.
Terrible experience today. My wife and I were mocked and harassed by the grillers for being vegan. We spoke to the manager and he basically did jackshi-t. This place would be pretty good it it wasn't for constant staffing problems. Have to say we won't be going here for a long time.
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Kunjal R.
One of my favorite places to eat in Ann Arbor. The place is always packed and the grillers are super friendly (and lively). All ingredients seem fresh at all times and the recipes are actually quite good. Pretty phenomenal desserts as well. Make sure you stop by here.
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Jason G.
I love this place. Great food, great atmosphere and entertaining grill area. If you sign up for their email list, you get a free meal on your birthday every year. My only complaint is that it seems like it could have a cool sports bar feel to it, and they have a few tiny tv's in there, but I wish they would get some big screens on the wall so you could actually see the games. That would put this place over the top for me. Also, if you are unfamiliar with the area, you will have to pay for parking to eat here, but that pretty much goes for anyplace down town, so I am not knocking them for it. Just making people aware.
(4)
Kevin S.
This place has gone down hill....FAST. I used to love this place but every time I eat here I get sick the next day. I wont be back.
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Kathryn L.
If you prepare yourself for all-you-can-eat and treat it like a Brazilian steakhouse where you plan on a multiple hour meal, gorging yourself, then you will definitely feel you've gotten your money's worth. The food is high quality. A++ in my book!
(4)
Brad T.
I hadn't been here in years, and it used to be one of my favorite places to eat in Ann Arbor when I was 19. Now that I've eaten here as an adult, I realize it was because I was malnourished and my body was craving large quantities of protein. Let me get this out of the way first: the service was excellent; our waitress was top notch and was attentive and friendly beyond most restaurants, let alone an all-you-can-eat/make-it-yourself place. Now that I've been nice, the negatives stack up: the food is very overpriced, the selection of vegetables and meat that you can choose from is surprisingly limited, the spices and sauces can easily ruin your creation if you add one wrong ingredient, and most importantly: everything tastes the same. You can make a beef-and-onion dish and follow it up with tofu and noodles and they'll both taste almost identical. The grill clearly gets scraped off after each meal, but the taste of grease and burnt meat lingers on every single dish they serve. Some people dig this gimmick and go because they want to see some college kid cook their food while juggling tongs and telling bad jokes. Me? If I'm paying $20 for a few bowls of bad stir fry and a beer, I at least want someone else to put the leg work into making it.
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I. N.
I have a few rhetorical questions for whoever owns this chain (from the "About Us" section of the company's website, looks like some middle-aged dads who had this idea while watching their sons play football): -What exactly am I paying for?! You're really overpriced! -Why can't I taste your food, despite adding the same amounts of everything that I would add at other places? Why could none of us taste our food despite using different levels and types of seasoning, ingredients, etc.? -Why do you serve TORTILLAS instead of the legendary sesame pocket bread that is usually what drives me, full of cravings and longings, to a Mongolian BBQ restaurant? I can understand if you weren't planning to serve bread at all, but tortillas?! And not good ones at that... -Why must you turn my stomach by throwing ingredients into the (VERY crowded and pretty messy) buffet area that I would never in a million years associate with Mongolian BBQ? (Think cut-up franks and the like.) -How on earth did you manage to get every high school team in the Midwest to think that this is the place to go?! Nothing against a clever business idea, and I understand that not every region of the U.S. is Southern California, but: 1) you're passing up the opportunity to introduce people to some fine eating through this idea that you had, and 2) I've had some outstanding food in the Midwest, so geographic location is no excuse!
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Monica S.
This place is similar to Blue Pacific in Levis Commons, although it's significantly cheaper. For a stir fry here it's about $8, compared to $13 at Blue Pacific. First thing I noticed about this place is the high level of customer service. The manager was walking around checking in on customers, and random staff members would ask you if you needed anything right on eye contact. The cooks are super nice too and very friendly. The food itself was OK, pretty bland in my opinion. I had a fish stir fry, and it was blah. Was it my fault for underseasoning? Possibly. But the ingredients itself didn't taste too fresh. Mediocre food but great customer service.
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Elissa S.
Blaze of Glory, Day 2: First we check in to the Super 8, and just when it couldn't get worse, we ate here for dinner. I'm not sure why we chose to eat here. I think other places were closing, and we didn't want to eat at a bar. However, based on how sick I was the next evening, I would have been better off drinking beer for dinner instead of BD's Mongolian BBQ. I had never been that ill from a restaurant meal in my life.
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Teeks L.
Fine, but way overpriced if you don't do the unlimited bowl and cram it with meat. I'm a vegetarian and the veggie bowl was almost as expensive as my husband's bowl full of steak and duck - what a ripoff! The atmosphere is really confused - "mongolian" characters on the wall and mexican parrots and sombreros ? WTF? The place was full of frat boys trying to outdo each other in piling meat up on their bowls. Reminded me of a college cafeteria, but more expensive. The server was a little over chipper, which I'm sure gets her tips but ended up just pissing me off. It gets two stars, not one, because it made my husband happy (probably because he got to eat as much meat as he wanted for once).
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Matthew Z.
This food is mediocre and overpriced. It's nice to be able to pick every ingredient you want in your food, but when all of the ingredients are bad what's the point?
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Clarence C.
Mongolian barbeque is a drag after the novelty wears off. Especially when you realize that the gimmick of making customers prepare their own food has more to do with saving money for the owners of the restaurant. I was a little bit put off at first, by the number of ingredients and sauces, because I don't know how to cook, or especially how to season anything. When you walk in off the street, it's like you have to decide what to cook for dinner and what to put on it. I eventually discovered that the stir fry will taste good no matter which sauces you use, and you can even mix them together if you want. If you haven't been to MB before, just pick something. Some people love Mongolian Barbeque, because they like to think of new combinations to mix together. I'd prefer to sit at the table and enjoy the company of my friends. I've never liked having to stand in line to pick out the food and to follow it until it is entirely cooked and handed back to me. I should be at my table nibbling bread and sipping my drink while the food cooks itself. This type of restaurant is popular with entrepreneurs, because you don't really need to hire people who know how to cook. The kitchen staff does two things: chop meat and vegetables; and toss stuff around on the grill with big samurai cookware. With inexpensive help, and with the customers doing half of the cooking, it's a good way to make a killing in the restaurant business. If you think about it, it's a lot like using the self-check lanes at the grocery store.
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Dan M.
While this is not high end cuisine, the taste is reasonable and the ability have exactly what you want for dinner is a win. This location has had it's ups and downs over time but recently seems to be doing pretty well. The service is decent, but not fantastic at the tables but is very good overall at the grill (where it matters in my opinion for this restaurant). Essentially you pay for your 'bowl's and go put whatever you want in them, have it cooked, and then enjoy with tortillas, rice, or on their own. For my kid there is some entertainment value as men with big forearms beat the food with metal sticks on a big round hot grill. He loves being able to bang the gong after giving them a tip so I always keep a few $1 bills on hand to create that moment of joy. Despite being a pretty big eater I find that 2 bowls is usually more than enough for me and the rest of the family often eats only 1. Trying some new ingredients can be fun, especially since there is no risk with this being all you can eat. As for price it is not bad overall but could be pricey for just 1 bowl. The lunch specials are even more affordable and could offer a good option to the cost-conscious. Selection seems to suit just about everyone. Everything from edamame to eggs to chicken, steak, shrimp, and beyond is added to sauces (i.e. orange, curry, black bean, barbecue, marinara, etc) and spices (cayenne pepper, lemon peppar, rosemary, sesame seeds, etc
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Melanie A.
I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with the good reviews of this place. Yes, it is a great place for vegetarians and meat lovers to share a dining experience and there are many food options. However the wait for a table can be very long and I think it is overpriced, especially if you are a vegetarian and are not eating the expensive seafood and meat. Also, every time I eat here, my food always has the same burnt/salty taste from the high grilling temperatures and salty sauces. Maybe I am just a bad cook (and am choosing the wrong sauce combinations)... which is why I go out to eat.
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Robin Z.
Not at all an authentic Mongolian BBQ. But- lots of fun! I loved the concept of filling your bowl through the buffet, adding your own sauces and seasoning, and watching it all get chopped and fried in the giant communal grill. Might take a little practice to figure out just how to concoct a really good meal, but still worth a trip.
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Harsh C.
My low rating is due to some of the rude staff members - I was at this place recently for lunch and the female at the entrance was very stupid and rude. This was surely my last lunch at this place.If I wish to eat at Mongolian Barbeque I will visit a different one - not this for sure
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Chris C.
I don't understand the people that say this is overpriced, and simultaneously complain about the limited vegetable selection and bland taste. Where else can you buy a large plate of veggies and meat, seasoned just the way you like, with tortillas and rice for 10 bucks? You could probably make 2 meals out of the amount of food. Here's a tip for those claiming that everything tastes the same - stay away from all the sauces. Yes, every one. Learn which spices are good compliments for your food choices. A little home cooking knowledge (I'm talking about cooking from raw ingredients) goes a long way here. I thought this place was a great value for the amount of healthy food you can get.
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Theresa F.
Now, I'm not a huge stir-fry fan, but I must say I really enjoyed my meal last night at Mongolian BBQ. Now, not for nothing, but I created my meal since you go through and pick your stir fry, sauce, meat, etc. and they cook it, but I must say, I and they did quite a nice job! I'm not a terriyaki fan so I was a little worried going but rest assured they have many many sauces to choose from (I went for their peanut sauce and it was delish). Keep in mind you may get a piece or two of your neighboring grillers' concoctions in your dish, hehe. We had to wait about an hour and fifteen minutes because it was so crowded, but it was worth it. It gave us time to head to Conor's for a couple beers. Time well spent.
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Old School Yelper Y.
The only reason I would ever dare to move to Michigan is BD's Mongolian BBQ, a restaurant me and my husband frequent when we're in town to visit family. This is saying a lot considering we usually visit during the winter seasons and, being a Californian, I hate going outside if it's less than 70 degrees outside. I absolutely LOVE this place. It's got a great variety of meats and veggies that are grilled on a special bbq to your like. This place is especially great for vegetarians because of their tasty soups, plentiful make-your-own-salads, and veggies for the grill/bbq.
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Jonathan R.
I've searched for a "Mongolian BBQ" that might rival these old Michigan haunts and I've got nothing. Sure you can find these types of restaurants scattered around. But NONE have ever had as many meats, spices, sauces or veggies. This place can get pretty crowded, so I would either come patient or go during off hours.
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Jason M.
BD's is still the best Mongolian BBQ I've been to in terms of the number of items. The value is borderline for me, but overall I feel I can get close to eating my money's worth. The service can be hit or miss, but most times it's on. Just be prepared for a wait.
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Marlarissa M.
Overpriced, noisy, and not very good. Just thinking about it leaves a burnt taste in my mouth.
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Khalid S.
Someone invited me to a meal here sometime ago. I thought the place rocked. The kinds of meat and all the colorful veggies and don't forget all the different sauces, chili, garlic, ginger etc. that you can have on your meat and veggies... I didn't care much for the prices since I was invited lol... but I remember they were very reasonable.
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Andrew M.
Sorry, the buffet style mongolian grill is fun but loses its appeal when you realize it's just an overprice gimmicky restaurant. Buffets are great for salad bars, but if I wanted to make my own meal I would stay home and cook. Not enough bang for the buck for lunch, although with so many possible meal combinations I will give it another honest try for dinner one day. I'm not trying to take anything away from waiters and waitresses, but taking a drink order and bringing over tortillas in my mind does not warrant a huge tip when the patrons make their own food. I had no problem, however, tipping the guys working the grill.
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Professional Eater S.
I just went back here recently, and my favorite improvement they've made is that they turned the music down. It used to be so loud you couldn't talk to the person sitting next to you. Sometimes the seafood looks a bit suspect, but it's a pretty fun novelty place. I tend to stick with only a few of the sauces and spices because the other stuff they suggest sounds kinda gross. Don't go here and waste your time with the soups, the salad, or the pastas. Stick to the meats, veggies, and go nuts with the flavors.
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Kristina B.
Dizzying array of foods and sauces, mostly fresh looking when I've been by. Due to allergies I've never had my food cooked on the big Mongolian grill. After I assemble my big bowl of ingredients I give it to one of the staff, and it gets taken to the back kitchen where they stir-fry in a clean wok. Maybe this is why I've never had a meal that was dried out or burned - every time it's been well cooked. I do sort of miss the "wow factor" of seeing my food cooked (the Canton location remedies this by having an allergy counter near the grill where you can see your dish cooked in a wok) but breathing is generally more important. Every time I go I'm highly amused by the fact that they've opened a BD's in Ulan Bator. Waits can be long on weekend evenings.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Julie M.
This was a hot spot for my friends and I in college. Awesome ingredients, top notch atmosphere, great staff!!! Whever I come home to visit, I always try and make it a place to visit.
(5)Suze A.
Alright, went back to give it another shot. And I'm not sure if it's because the manager knew we were there or if the waitress was really on her game, but we had a MUCH better time. The cooks even took my food to the back to cook it separately (food allergies rock!), which was awesome. Except that it takes longer than it would if it was cooked on the normal grill, so my husband had his food before I got mine. But it was worth it so I didn't have a reaction to anything. I'm happy to report that we didn't have any problems and I'm glad we gave it a second chance.
(4)G G.
Friendly staff greeted me...selected my items for my noodle stirfry (chicken, ribeye steak, hot link rounds with some edamame, corn, green onions, sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, teriyaki sauce, maggi G chili on yakisoba noodles). Turned out pretty tasty...but was full after my 1st round. They have different price structures depending how much food you can handle. Today was a light weight day. Hahaha...
(4)Louise K.
I went to BD's on a whim one night and wasn't disappointed. What with the wide variety of stir-fry staples, the fun atmosphere, and the cooks playing Mongolian Shinobi with their sabers, it gave off the vibe of a happening place. My only complaint was a mild oddity in the taste of the rice, reminiscent of the scent of a portable toilet. I will be going back tomorrow, and I hope it's the same.
(4)Lakshmi R.
I am fan of Stir fry.. I used to go Genghis grill in my home town and I see stir fry in ann arbor so I went to this place. Staff is friendly and it's crowded. Food is OK. But not as good as Genghis Grill... My friend is vegan and they made it with special care by adding additional wall to protect the vegan food from the meat grill. I really liked that idea.
(3)Cindy A.
I came here on a Friday for lunch. The hostess seated me right away and my waitress was very kind and attentive. She even came up to me when I was waiting for my meal to cook to see if I wanted rice or tortillas with my stir fry. The tortillas were delivered to my table shortly after. So the service was very very good. The flies. The fat fruit flies spoiled my experience here. They were everywhere!!! They hovered over all the stations (salad bar, meats, veggies and I'm sure they were having cocktail hour by the sauces). They looked like they've been there a while. They were so big! Yuck! Cross contamination. Mongolian BBQ has a huge round table that serves as their frying pan. The chef tossed my contents onto the table to cook and barely moved my ingredients around. There were a few patrons around the table and one chef was cooking for all. When the four patrons were served before me, the chef noticed his soiled utensil and scraped off the burnt remains and thickened grease from his utensils, discarded the waste and then proceeded to mix my meal and serve it to me. I had seafood, everyone else had beef or chicken. Hope everyone was okay with the cross contamination! This is not a place for vegetarians. There was a stash of cooking utensils, and none were used in my entire duration at the restaurant. You should at least rinse off or swap your utensils before the next wave of patrons come by! Come on! Apparently a few fruit flies were stationed in the dining area too. I swear I was swatting them away with every other bite. Overall, the meal was fair and filling but I probably won't come back because the establishment wasn't very clean. Don't even get me started on their hot muggy restrooms with clogged toilets. Two stars.
(2)Abraham A.
Went there with my 2 babies. Expecting a typical cookie cutter BDs. However, customer service is not yet a concept here. Catering staff are probably in their late teens and appropriately discounting and disrespectful. Had the soup of the day ONLY, which turned out to be too salty ... was charged USD21 ...couldn't stand to stay there anymore.... paid and left just to get out of there. Good for the blue color Hardees crowd.
(2)Tiffany B.
I really enjoyed going here! At first I was hesitant cause there are so many options of meat and veggies to choose from it can be a bit difficult for indecisive people. The staff was super nice and seemed genuinely happy to be there. They checked on us often and it was even busy. I would definitely like to go here again. Great food and fun atmosphere! I was surprised the service was so great it has been some time since I went any place that had service like this.
(5)Beth H.
Out of mongo ginger sauce, lettuce wraps, and crayons..... If that's not annoying enough, the gong takes the cake, even more so than the grill men dropping the sabers when practicing their stunts. My food would have been great if they weren't out of my favorite sauce and lettuce.
(3)Amy G.
It was quite crowded on a Friday night, though I don't know if that was because it was Restaurant Week and people couldn't get into other restaurants. We tried the shrimp appetizer, which were battered shrimp coated in a gooey sauce. I visited the salad bar, where they have a large variety of greens and toppings, even including the more exotic ingredient of jicama. My main dish included small scallops, whitefish, steak, a more thinly cut beef, noodles, and a smorgasbord of veggies. My favorite protein by far was the thinly cut beef, maybe ribeye? To my surprise, we were also served rice and tortillas by the time we got back to our table from the grill area. Note that since plenty of carbs are provided (and you don't get the AYCE deal), one can simply load up on protein and veggies to maximize the more valuable food on one's dish. In general, I am a bit turned off by restaurants with no specific cuisine focus, but I understand that bd Mongolian is a fun, interactive place and satisfies requirements for a silly, shopping mall-esque dining experience. I wouldn't choose to come again just because for the price, I'd rather have a professional prepare and season my food instead of trust myself to come up with good combinations. But if you are looking for a more playful, DIY-type dinner, this place would certainly be appropriate.
(3)Thomas A.
Ok, I've just learned that this is called event cooking. But hey, has it really to be that loud? The food was good and tasty, but the location was not very pleasant...
(3)Tim K.
If you can eat 17 dollars with of this quality of food there is something wrong with you. And I can eat entire large pizza so I feel like that's saying something. Also watch out for all the fruit and normal flies...
(1)Jorge P.
I love this place! Being from Ann Arbor, I always come back here when I come visit. It's a fun, clean, different environment. When i was back in 12/2014, I had a server named Jackson whom was fantastic! Very attentive, patient, and outgoing. Great to see the food and service is still excellent after all these years!
(5)Silvia C.
Ewww, the cross contamination of food is just too much for my taste. Food comes out tasting of whatever else it came in contact with, so if you care about what you eat, care no more coz ya gonna get whatever others eat too, lol:)) the food tasted burned and it was mostly on the dark side of cooked:) I came across a raw egg on the floor and it sat there for a while until I snapped and went to ask for somebody to come pick it up. So the whole idea of this place didn't work for me.
(2)Naveen N.
Food is only as good as you make it. The buffet is nice as you can eat as much as you want. Service is good.
(3)Mia M.
I love the BD's location in Canton, so I thought I'd give this one a try since it's a bit closer to home. It was... okay. The place was packed, and seating is extremely crowded. I has to ask the people at a neighboring table to scoot their chairs in each time I needed to pass. As with all BD's, there was a wide variety of veggies and meat substitutes to stack my bowl with. This location didn't have a well marked Allergy Zone, so I had to flag down a staff member for assistance. The food was sent back to the kitchen, and my party made our way through the sea of people back to the table. It was loud, so conversation was difficult, but we kinda made it work. The food was fine, as expected, but service was very slow. Our waitress only checked in on us once or twice, but there were times when our water glasses were empty, and she took her time bringing the check after we requested it. I wasn't really blown away with anything. With parking in Ann Arbor, and lazy service, I think I'll just go to the Canton location from now own.
(2)Terese C.
This is great for folks who eat low-carb, & vegetarian. You get to select the meats, seafood, veggies and sauces you want! And a grill man grills them for you as you watch! You can stuff as much food as your bowl can hold. I was next to a veteran whoops am artist in strategically placing 10-15 scallops on an already heaping pile if food! I will return here for move-in & Parents Weekend!
(4)Hanzhe Z.
Got all you can eat, but ended up only getting one bowl. It was very fulfilling, but the taste is mediocre. The unlimited drink is great. The salad and the soup are nice additions to all the meat.
(4)Lisa M.
I actually used to work here in college (although that was a looooong time ago) and things have changed, the updates are nice. However, the main deterrent from me going here more often is the parking headaches and general headache of a trip it is on the weekends to get to downtown. That said, my experience here recently was very good. The veggies were full, the meat looked good, and the general food area was clean. Was disappointed to not see fresh garlic on the sauce bar as it's one of my favorite additions :). That being said the griller was friendly and talkative and even though he was busy made a point to talk and interact. Our server seemed like she had tables all over the place so was a bit slow in refills and getting us the check but I'll be back. This place is a nice place to get a create your own lunch or dinner.
(4)Andria B.
Good food and friendly staff!
(5)Shellie J.
I loved this place. I had a mini panic attack realizing I had to fit my entire uncooked meal in a bowl but magic happened once it got off the grill and on my plate. More than enough food especially with the salad bar and rice/tortillas. The beer cheese soup was on point and I could've just eaten that and been fine. I'm vegetarian but I'm not super strict about touching of pans etc. If you are, this may not be the place for you. They scrape the grill and put dividers on when you tell them its veg but the grill wouldn't be clean enough for a purist.
(4)Tony Y.
My friend and I like the Fried Oreo Best.
(5)MaryLiz S.
Had not been here in a few years. Went to lunch with my mom. She could pick out stuff she likes (not too exotic) and I could have something spicy. Love the fresh cilantro, and the black bean sauce. Found some hot sauce by the grill. Made my special blend really tasty. We ate outside on the sidewalk. We were disorganized, since I had forgotten some of the routine, but I was able to guide my mom enough to get our stuff cooked and be seated to catch up on the news. Someone seemed to sense that we were a little lost. He arranged to have iced teas set on our table for when we got back. Thanks! The tiny desserts are fabulous. When you just need a little taste, they're the perfect size.
(4)Jay R.
Such a loud and proud atmosphere! I love the gongs and the large amounts of food available for selection. You can get Mongolian, Cajun, Italian, or Chinese stir frys!
(5)Chelsea C.
I always make my first and second bowl too spicy, they may laugh it off and give me another bowl. Nelson, the guy at the grill, was very friendly and fun.
(5)Mike K.
Good food and atmosphere.I have been here a few times both busy and slow times for the restaurant, I have not been disappointed with the level of service or the quality of the food. The employees are friendly and helpful!
(4)Weitong W.
In this chain I saw real improvement both in food/sauce taste and in services. The service was very nice and my food tasted very good. Those who think the food taste all the same or not so good, maybe should try some other sauces... The tastes really depend on how you mix your sauce. BTW, my friend and I got different tastes but both delicious and we liked it!
(5)Jane X.
Standard chain restaurant. Does everything well!
(3)Executive Chef Ronnie B.
This a blast here, so low key, great food if you know what goes together and the beers are good. Being in Dtwn Ann Arbor is such a treat. But I really miss eating at AQUA Plymouth. That food there is the standard of culinary cuisine.
(5)Patrick T.
Don't be tempted to get three bowls to get your money's worth in terms of the "unlimited" option. You will become physically ill from stomach distension and pass out in your car for 45 minutes after leaving the place. Undergrads like it. People who don't care what they eat like it i.e. just quantity vs quality. This place is like any other Mongolian BBQ.
(2)Michelle K.
I went to BD's for the first time today. The whole environment of the restaurant is very alive and engaging. I enjoyed being able to selected the various components for my stir-fry. However, it is not easy to create a very flavorful restaurant level stir-fry. The restaurant is fun for parties and groups, but I would not seek it out if I was looking for a flavorful stir-fry
(3)Jeffrey L.
Overall a neat experience, but the food was far from spectacular. $16 for all you can eat, or $13 for a single bowl (single run through the grill buffet). A few thoughts: - $13 only gives you one go at the Mongolian BBQ grill, but you still get unlimited soup and salad. So it's definitely possible to get a hearty meal out of this deal. - The entire experience is pretty neat since you can customize your own bowl of raw ingredients (which the 'grill warriors' cook for you), but you have to wait in line to get your food cooked. The line can be long during peak hours, so expect to stand around waiting. - The food itself is very underwhelming. Lots of choices, but at the end of the day you're just gathering ingredients and having them grilled/sauteed on a massive grill. Something you can easily do at home for much, much less money. Fun place to go with some friends, but the food isn't great.
(3)Pilar H.
First of all, to be fair, my ten year old son LOVES this place. He enjoys getting his own food, and he is completely entertained by the cooks. We went on a busy night and it was a lot of fun...for a ten year old. The cooks were great, singing, entertaining, fast. For me, though, it was okay. If you can put the food away, then this will be a very good deal for you. But one bowl really is enough. Another group I found that was having a great time, was the drinking crowd. The cocktails were reasonable, and people seemed to be throwing them back. So in terms of family fun night out, sure it was okay. I personally don't need to go back. In terms of other great downtown options, this isn't one high on my list. If you want a somewhat entertaining time, stuff your face to oblivion, and possibly get really drunk....or if you are 10 years old....then I think you will have a fine time.
(2)Heidi S.
We walked in on an early Tuesday evening . About 5 people in the restaurant. My husband decided to look at the salad/soup bar before deciding what to eat . He came back and told me we were not going to eat there. It looked like a bus full of high school kids had just left the place. Food all over and mixed together. Salmonella palace. We left without eating there. Disappointing experience because we have dined at BD's in Okemos several times and have always enjoyed the food.
(1)Karen M.
BD's was wonderful. We had a fundraiser there last night and the staff was fantastic! The grillers did a great job entertaining the crowd. I do my best cooking there! Thanks BD's!!!!
(5)Linbo Z.
Eating here will be a interesting experience, but the food will be just so so. The most interesting fact is that no matter what seasoning you add, it will taste almost exactly the same.
(3)Erika R.
Eh. Our rice was half cooked. Our server was nice. The grill dudes made me laugh. This place is alllllright.
(3)Ciara C.
My cheesy-chain-restaurant-guilty-pleasure! Sorry foodies!
(4)N P.
Just a fun place to go to and it's been at this location in some name or another for a long time. It's fun to go to a place with some enthusiasm and the waitstaff is always pretty friendly. If it's crowded they can be a little less attentive so keep that in mind. The cooks are pretty good about clearing the grilling area for vegetarians. Obviously it'll never be completely clean and suitable for stricter vegetarians but hey it's better than most kitchens where you don't know what's going on. It's nice to be able to have an unlimited dining option for a fixed price and the make your own meal type format lends itself to a lot of creative dishes and good conversation. I never quite feel like I'm getting full value for what I'm paying but I'll go back for dinner soon on a day when I've skipped lunch lol.
(3)Deb C.
This place is AMAZING! The service OUTSTANDING! I have a serious allergy - and the Manager went out of his way to pull out all the papers listing the ingredients to EVERYTHING I planned to eat to make sure; that one ingredient ,was NOT listed!! I have NEVER had that done before! He DID NOT want to take the chance of me going into shock over one ingredient - I guess the other places - didn't really care! I don't live in the area, but I will MOST DEFINATELY make this a stop every time I am in Ann Arbor!! I'll have to see how far the one in my area goes!! BRAVO!
(5)Sally Z.
Great service. The staff managing the "grill" sometimes forget about batches of food to cook resulting in either overcooked or undercooked meat. Overall this was a good experience especially with complementary soup and salad. They have a good salad bar.
(3)Yuanyuan Z.
Everything tastes pretty much similar, so I got tired of it after the second plate. Unlimited is too much for a girl.
(3)Javier G.
I did not come on a student night. Portions are good if you stack your bowl properly. Veggies on the bottom and meat on top. It's a bit pricy though. Tastes okay.
(3)Mike R.
Raw Chicken and Pork mixed with my great combo of ingredients tore my stomach up for hours. Make sure they cook it Thoroughly
(1)Evan G.
Good food, great service, even better modifications for those with a gluten allergies or vegetarians! I have a gluten allergy, but I never feel limited here. The rice noodles are some of the best I have ever had. There is a wide variety of meats and seafood, even tofu. The veggie area has plenty to choose from, but the best part is the sauces. There are not many gluten free sauces, but mixing them and being creative makes many different flavors, even gluten free soy sauce! After that there is a selection of things to choose from, spices, sesame seeds, and other things. From there you go to the grill, but if you have a severe gluten allergy tell the grillers, they will take it to a back kitchen and cook it special so there is no contamination, they will also do this for vegetarians. I love to get chopsticks for my meal.
(4)Beck E.
Free stir-fry from the company website on your birthday (+/- 1 week) if you sign up for Club Mongo!!! I've been to this location a few times, and it is okay. Actually, it was one of the first places I ate when visiting Ann Arbor for recruitment, so I have fond memories of grabbing dinner with my dad here. This isn't real Mongolian BBQ, but if you're not a snob about it, the food you can get is pretty tasty. Never met a griller here I didn't like. The waitstaff is usually friendly and attentive, but I did get one waitress who was a little annoyed that I had a free birthday stirfry--she must have assumed I wasn't going to tip, but really the $ I saved with the coupon I put directly into her tip... even though she didn't deserve it.... but I digress. Anyway, this place is okay.
(3)Jessica S.
I love all the mongolian bbq's. The parking situation here makes it easier to go to the one in Dearborn since they are both far away but if you are nearby it's worth it
(4)Kevin V.
This place is simply awesome! - great food - Fun place - fun to watch them cook - Nice and friendly people - Great service - Choice of food and alternatives, are great Just about everything about this place is great. Don't even understand why anyone would give this place a rating below 4!
(5)Daron D.
I can not lie, this is a personal favorite of mines. Usually goes on Mondays for 9.99 college night. First of all, since you are preparing you own bowl, you know what you like, so you can't go wrong. Then you get to watch the grillers make it in front of you, which is also a experience in itself. I usually eat one big bowl and get a carryout second bowl for $3 more, a great dinner for the next night. Overall, i do really like this place (my favorite) and this is a must try (especially since they have something for everybody).
(5)Robin B.
It had been several years since we had eaten here, but we are both so happy we decided to give it another try. Our good was cooked perfectly. Since it was create your own, we both went for a " burn your lips off " spicy . The prices are more than reasonable, unlimited bowls and soft drinks came to less the $30. I think we will be return customers!
(5)Chris P.
I love this place! I have been here many times. I have had great and just so so waitstaff. The salad bar has a good selection. Most of the time I really like one of the 2 soups the have out. The great thing about BD's Mongolian Bbq is the vast selection of meats and veggies. You can put together all kinds of combinations of food you have never tried. If your new, I suggest starting out with small bowls of food. When you find a combo you like, then make that huge bowl if you want. If your not stuffed at the end of your meal, I highly recommend the hot fudge brownie sundae.
(5)Tara L.
I have a soft spot for Mongolian Barbeque and whenever we are back in Michigan, we try to go to one of their locations and it's usually a nice meaty satisfying experience. I always get the lamb for my stir-fry...that's what I come in for and I was super disappointed that it was taken off the menu. The steak and ribeye were poor substitutes but I was able to make a decent stir-fry with extra garlic and chili sauce. However, I will not be going back since there's no lamb anymore. There are locations all over Michigan so perhaps I will find one that still has lamb and I can grace them with my presence :) The ingredients have always been fresh and good when I've gone and I like that they have drink specials now.
(2)Funglin W.
it's hard to rate mongolian bbq-- the food rating is what you make of it, isn't it? i mean.. you cook your own dish. and since i'm not so good at making sauces, 3 stars from me. atmosphere- love it! the floors are a bit dirty with food just spilling everywhere but the cooks, waiters, and waitress are all so friendly here. food- there's a bunch of variety. you can pretty much get anything you want here and there's always specials and discounts. however... there's this wall in mongolian bbq that gives you 'recommendations' for making good sauces and BOY, they are pretty hard to follow. not just that... but nothing on that wall sounds really delicious hahaha. this is definitely a great place for big groups though! oh, and if you're starving, the all you can eat is great. lastly... this is probably the best BD Monogolian BBQ
(3)Sharina J.
The bathrooms are located smack in the middle of where you get your pre-cooked food. After my meal I visited the restroom which looked a mess. The kind of mess you would expect at 2 am when the clubs close!
(1)Kristen C.
Inexpensive long islands, which I love, and I was also happy to see all the new vegetarian items they have! Good lookin' out for us veggies, Mongo!
(4)Byoung Kyu S.
The gal who served us was super friendly and nice. There was only one cook so the wait was bit longer than usual. Overall, great experience.
(4)Ryanne O.
You need to be in the mood for it, but when you are the place is awesome, drinks are great, servers are fun.
(5)T. T.
My first real experience with Mongolian BBQ was at this location! The selections were great, especially desserts! The food was above average but the fun, lively ambiance made up for it. Excellent place for a first date!
(4)Angela B.
Good food. Enjoyed the smack talk from the grill boys. Friendly service. Thanks for the beer recommendations.
(4)Jana T.
Love this place. Have read some bad reviews but go there because it is our favorite place. The wait staff have always been attentive and we have always had good service. We used to have a Mongolian BBQ in Hawaii but if you wanted to select your items to be cooked it was more pricey than Michigan. We had a choice of only white rice or sticky buns, no brown rice or tortillas and we didn't have the option of take out. Ur prices on food is much cheaper than Hawaii so I don't know why people grumble about high prices.
(5)Steven C.
I haven't been here in years, and it's as good as I remember. I'm on the Medical Weight Loss Clinic diet. This was perfect for staying on my diet. I had a great time with my son & daughter in law. This is an Ann Arbor clasic!
(4)Erin G.
Nooooo! Step away from Mongolian BBQ if you want to keep your good health. Everyone seems to think this place is great for groups, events, etc. because you can basically make whatever you want, so it's good for a big variety of people. Ok, good point. BUT it's just awful, really. Everything is frozen before they put it out (or most of it anyway). Ick. The main issue here is cleanliness. I have NEVER been here and had a clean bowl, and I am not exaggerating. My last visit, I literally stood there asking for bowl after bowl (we went through 7 supposedly "clean" bowls) before getting one without food on it. I was given attitude for bothering them, and then my waitress said, "Oh, it must be a problem with the dishwasher or something." UM, yeah. If that's how they clean things that the public sees and handles, God knows what their back of the house is like. Though I'm not sure how much back of the house they have since they don't cook anything. Also, even with shellfish and the like, I have never seen them temp any of the food that's out. I've seen tong handles sitting in raw chicken. This place is food poisoning waiting to happen. Gross. Save yourselves while you can.
(1)Ben D.
This place is awesome. I'm a huge fan of cooking and the ability to take a huge amount of ingredients and mix my own sauces into a stir fry was great. Awesome service and a 10 dollar all you can eat student meal is quite wonderful.
(4)Josephine I.
BD is like Chow Baby in Atlanta. BUT. BD mongolian bbq lacks the service and the food ingredients quality. ENOUGH SAID. BD is MEDIOCRE. Go save your money and head down somewhere else. I would give it a 1 and a half star if the beer is not cheap. Save the grace of your money and head down to another local joint.
(2)Xin R.
I had very joyful experiences dining in this restaurant. There are just too many kinds of sauce. I love Teriyaki the best. Don't put too many meat in your bowl! Leave some space for the nice shrimps and mushrooms and veges.
(5)Justin G.
I've been to a bunch of mongolian places (Ghengis Grill, Flat Top) and this is the standard that I always compare to. My brother even went here when he graduated from college. It's not super fancy, but it is very entertaining. Also, it's up to you to make (though, not cook) your own food, which some people like, and some people don't. I, personally, enjoy it.
(4)Allan Y.
I've been to this location, and also to the one on M-59 and Schoenherr in Sterling Heights. It's a nice place to go and experience this type of cooking; but once or twice is enough. If you really like this type of cooking, then go to the Fuji Japanese Buffet in Madison Heights; or the Mongolian Buffet in Warren. At least you can get a full buffet along with the Mongolian stir-fry. Actually, the term "Mongolian Stir-fry" is a misnomer because you don't stir-fry anything. You select your favorite meats and/or seafoods, then a variety of vegetables, and finally the appropriate seasonings and sauces. Everything is then taken to the "stir-fry area" where you have a bunch of teen-agers with (2) sticks each who sing while they cook, and then some of the kids even juggle the sticks to entertain the crowd. That's fine, but I'm there to enjoy dinner! The ingredients from your bowl are then placed on a huge round heated fryer. And then the "sticks" are used to somehow stir-fry your dinner! In my opinion, nothing is actually "stir-fried", it's just cooking with a big frying pan. After the ingredients look like they've been cooked, the sauces/seasonings are added and the "Cook/Chef/Teen-Ager" presents you your dinner. You can order the "one-bowl" or if you're hungry, go for the unlimited bowls. BD's Mongolian BBQ is not a barbeque, and it's not "Asian Stir-fry"; but it's a nice place to take the kids. The dining room is airy, the "show" by the teenage cooks was entertaining, and your kids will enjoy picking the ingredients for their dinner. But on a negative side, the "cooks" are not professional chefs, the menu is way overpriced, everything is over-cooked, and visiting once is enough. Unfortunately, I went twice. PS: The second time was to attend a birthday party
(2)Gabe M.
One has to admire the minds behind BD's Mongolian BBQ. Not because of the food's taste, but because they have created a restaurant where customers pay money for the chance to do the work typically performed by a restaurant's cooks, and any bad tasting meal can be blamed on the customer's ineptitude. This leaves the perplexing glut of employees with tons of free time, hence the dozen or so workers typically seen milling about aimlessly. I've never eaten anything terrible here. For some reason, stir-fry + tortillas = Mongolia, so be prepared to eat Chinese tacos. Is dinner at BD's a fun experience? No. It's best to eat dinner around 2pm so you can avoid the rush, as the obnoxiousness of the grill boys is directly proportional to the crowd size. Watching them sing and play with their sticks is excruciating. There's something satisfying about eating food you're kind of responsible for, and BD's offers you the opportunity to do so. Seize it.
(3)Kia L.
I work down town Ann Arbor and for the past 3 months I've gotten a to-go-salads at least 2 time a week which cost $3.16 with tax. I went there today and got my usual. A few of my co workers were just minutes behind me. I paid the $3.16 for my salad but my co worker were told they had to pay $6.00 for their salads. They were told the bartenders have been selling them at the wrong price. Please tell me how the price can go up within minutes. My co workers paid the $6 but said they would never go back again. I'll be telling my colleagues not to go back. Congrats Mongo you've just lost several loyal customers.
(1)Tricia B.
This is one of the places I always make sure that i visit everytime I'm in Ann Arbor! They have a HUGE selection of veggies, pastas and meats for you to create your own stirfry bowl, and TONS of sauces to choose from. Plus, they usually have great soups. I agree with the other reviewers that it is a bit pricey...but the price is cheaper if you go vegetarian, or if you opt to just have one bowl and not do the "all you can eat" thing. But personally, my favorite is to do the "all you can eat" option because you can get a bunch of tiny bowls and try tons of different veggie/meat/sauce combinations! It does get ridiculously crowded here during the evenings, especially on weekends. You can do call ahead seating, but in my experience that doesn't save you a ton of time. But if you're not in a hurry, it's worth the wait :) If you don't dig waiting two hours for dinner, I'd recommend going here for lunch - cheaper price, not as crowded, and you can still experience the goodness that is BD's. Oh, one last thing - if you're not totally full from dinner, try their Big Brownie dessert. It's HUGE and to die for....and I don't feel guilty eating it, since I had veggies for dinner ;)
(5)Josh W.
Terrible experience today. My wife and I were mocked and harassed by the grillers for being vegan. We spoke to the manager and he basically did jackshi-t. This place would be pretty good it it wasn't for constant staffing problems. Have to say we won't be going here for a long time.
(1)Kunjal R.
One of my favorite places to eat in Ann Arbor. The place is always packed and the grillers are super friendly (and lively). All ingredients seem fresh at all times and the recipes are actually quite good. Pretty phenomenal desserts as well. Make sure you stop by here.
(5)Jason G.
I love this place. Great food, great atmosphere and entertaining grill area. If you sign up for their email list, you get a free meal on your birthday every year. My only complaint is that it seems like it could have a cool sports bar feel to it, and they have a few tiny tv's in there, but I wish they would get some big screens on the wall so you could actually see the games. That would put this place over the top for me. Also, if you are unfamiliar with the area, you will have to pay for parking to eat here, but that pretty much goes for anyplace down town, so I am not knocking them for it. Just making people aware.
(4)Kevin S.
This place has gone down hill....FAST. I used to love this place but every time I eat here I get sick the next day. I wont be back.
(2)Kathryn L.
If you prepare yourself for all-you-can-eat and treat it like a Brazilian steakhouse where you plan on a multiple hour meal, gorging yourself, then you will definitely feel you've gotten your money's worth. The food is high quality. A++ in my book!
(4)Brad T.
I hadn't been here in years, and it used to be one of my favorite places to eat in Ann Arbor when I was 19. Now that I've eaten here as an adult, I realize it was because I was malnourished and my body was craving large quantities of protein. Let me get this out of the way first: the service was excellent; our waitress was top notch and was attentive and friendly beyond most restaurants, let alone an all-you-can-eat/make-it-yourself place. Now that I've been nice, the negatives stack up: the food is very overpriced, the selection of vegetables and meat that you can choose from is surprisingly limited, the spices and sauces can easily ruin your creation if you add one wrong ingredient, and most importantly: everything tastes the same. You can make a beef-and-onion dish and follow it up with tofu and noodles and they'll both taste almost identical. The grill clearly gets scraped off after each meal, but the taste of grease and burnt meat lingers on every single dish they serve. Some people dig this gimmick and go because they want to see some college kid cook their food while juggling tongs and telling bad jokes. Me? If I'm paying $20 for a few bowls of bad stir fry and a beer, I at least want someone else to put the leg work into making it.
(2)I. N.
I have a few rhetorical questions for whoever owns this chain (from the "About Us" section of the company's website, looks like some middle-aged dads who had this idea while watching their sons play football): -What exactly am I paying for?! You're really overpriced! -Why can't I taste your food, despite adding the same amounts of everything that I would add at other places? Why could none of us taste our food despite using different levels and types of seasoning, ingredients, etc.? -Why do you serve TORTILLAS instead of the legendary sesame pocket bread that is usually what drives me, full of cravings and longings, to a Mongolian BBQ restaurant? I can understand if you weren't planning to serve bread at all, but tortillas?! And not good ones at that... -Why must you turn my stomach by throwing ingredients into the (VERY crowded and pretty messy) buffet area that I would never in a million years associate with Mongolian BBQ? (Think cut-up franks and the like.) -How on earth did you manage to get every high school team in the Midwest to think that this is the place to go?! Nothing against a clever business idea, and I understand that not every region of the U.S. is Southern California, but: 1) you're passing up the opportunity to introduce people to some fine eating through this idea that you had, and 2) I've had some outstanding food in the Midwest, so geographic location is no excuse!
(1)Monica S.
This place is similar to Blue Pacific in Levis Commons, although it's significantly cheaper. For a stir fry here it's about $8, compared to $13 at Blue Pacific. First thing I noticed about this place is the high level of customer service. The manager was walking around checking in on customers, and random staff members would ask you if you needed anything right on eye contact. The cooks are super nice too and very friendly. The food itself was OK, pretty bland in my opinion. I had a fish stir fry, and it was blah. Was it my fault for underseasoning? Possibly. But the ingredients itself didn't taste too fresh. Mediocre food but great customer service.
(3)Elissa S.
Blaze of Glory, Day 2: First we check in to the Super 8, and just when it couldn't get worse, we ate here for dinner. I'm not sure why we chose to eat here. I think other places were closing, and we didn't want to eat at a bar. However, based on how sick I was the next evening, I would have been better off drinking beer for dinner instead of BD's Mongolian BBQ. I had never been that ill from a restaurant meal in my life.
(1)Teeks L.
Fine, but way overpriced if you don't do the unlimited bowl and cram it with meat. I'm a vegetarian and the veggie bowl was almost as expensive as my husband's bowl full of steak and duck - what a ripoff! The atmosphere is really confused - "mongolian" characters on the wall and mexican parrots and sombreros ? WTF? The place was full of frat boys trying to outdo each other in piling meat up on their bowls. Reminded me of a college cafeteria, but more expensive. The server was a little over chipper, which I'm sure gets her tips but ended up just pissing me off. It gets two stars, not one, because it made my husband happy (probably because he got to eat as much meat as he wanted for once).
(2)Matthew Z.
This food is mediocre and overpriced. It's nice to be able to pick every ingredient you want in your food, but when all of the ingredients are bad what's the point?
(1)Clarence C.
Mongolian barbeque is a drag after the novelty wears off. Especially when you realize that the gimmick of making customers prepare their own food has more to do with saving money for the owners of the restaurant. I was a little bit put off at first, by the number of ingredients and sauces, because I don't know how to cook, or especially how to season anything. When you walk in off the street, it's like you have to decide what to cook for dinner and what to put on it. I eventually discovered that the stir fry will taste good no matter which sauces you use, and you can even mix them together if you want. If you haven't been to MB before, just pick something. Some people love Mongolian Barbeque, because they like to think of new combinations to mix together. I'd prefer to sit at the table and enjoy the company of my friends. I've never liked having to stand in line to pick out the food and to follow it until it is entirely cooked and handed back to me. I should be at my table nibbling bread and sipping my drink while the food cooks itself. This type of restaurant is popular with entrepreneurs, because you don't really need to hire people who know how to cook. The kitchen staff does two things: chop meat and vegetables; and toss stuff around on the grill with big samurai cookware. With inexpensive help, and with the customers doing half of the cooking, it's a good way to make a killing in the restaurant business. If you think about it, it's a lot like using the self-check lanes at the grocery store.
(3)Dan M.
While this is not high end cuisine, the taste is reasonable and the ability have exactly what you want for dinner is a win. This location has had it's ups and downs over time but recently seems to be doing pretty well. The service is decent, but not fantastic at the tables but is very good overall at the grill (where it matters in my opinion for this restaurant). Essentially you pay for your 'bowl's and go put whatever you want in them, have it cooked, and then enjoy with tortillas, rice, or on their own. For my kid there is some entertainment value as men with big forearms beat the food with metal sticks on a big round hot grill. He loves being able to bang the gong after giving them a tip so I always keep a few $1 bills on hand to create that moment of joy. Despite being a pretty big eater I find that 2 bowls is usually more than enough for me and the rest of the family often eats only 1. Trying some new ingredients can be fun, especially since there is no risk with this being all you can eat. As for price it is not bad overall but could be pricey for just 1 bowl. The lunch specials are even more affordable and could offer a good option to the cost-conscious. Selection seems to suit just about everyone. Everything from edamame to eggs to chicken, steak, shrimp, and beyond is added to sauces (i.e. orange, curry, black bean, barbecue, marinara, etc) and spices (cayenne pepper, lemon peppar, rosemary, sesame seeds, etc
(3)Melanie A.
I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with the good reviews of this place. Yes, it is a great place for vegetarians and meat lovers to share a dining experience and there are many food options. However the wait for a table can be very long and I think it is overpriced, especially if you are a vegetarian and are not eating the expensive seafood and meat. Also, every time I eat here, my food always has the same burnt/salty taste from the high grilling temperatures and salty sauces. Maybe I am just a bad cook (and am choosing the wrong sauce combinations)... which is why I go out to eat.
(3)Robin Z.
Not at all an authentic Mongolian BBQ. But- lots of fun! I loved the concept of filling your bowl through the buffet, adding your own sauces and seasoning, and watching it all get chopped and fried in the giant communal grill. Might take a little practice to figure out just how to concoct a really good meal, but still worth a trip.
(4)Harsh C.
My low rating is due to some of the rude staff members - I was at this place recently for lunch and the female at the entrance was very stupid and rude. This was surely my last lunch at this place.If I wish to eat at Mongolian Barbeque I will visit a different one - not this for sure
(2)Chris C.
I don't understand the people that say this is overpriced, and simultaneously complain about the limited vegetable selection and bland taste. Where else can you buy a large plate of veggies and meat, seasoned just the way you like, with tortillas and rice for 10 bucks? You could probably make 2 meals out of the amount of food. Here's a tip for those claiming that everything tastes the same - stay away from all the sauces. Yes, every one. Learn which spices are good compliments for your food choices. A little home cooking knowledge (I'm talking about cooking from raw ingredients) goes a long way here. I thought this place was a great value for the amount of healthy food you can get.
(4)Theresa F.
Now, I'm not a huge stir-fry fan, but I must say I really enjoyed my meal last night at Mongolian BBQ. Now, not for nothing, but I created my meal since you go through and pick your stir fry, sauce, meat, etc. and they cook it, but I must say, I and they did quite a nice job! I'm not a terriyaki fan so I was a little worried going but rest assured they have many many sauces to choose from (I went for their peanut sauce and it was delish). Keep in mind you may get a piece or two of your neighboring grillers' concoctions in your dish, hehe. We had to wait about an hour and fifteen minutes because it was so crowded, but it was worth it. It gave us time to head to Conor's for a couple beers. Time well spent.
(3)Old School Yelper Y.
The only reason I would ever dare to move to Michigan is BD's Mongolian BBQ, a restaurant me and my husband frequent when we're in town to visit family. This is saying a lot considering we usually visit during the winter seasons and, being a Californian, I hate going outside if it's less than 70 degrees outside. I absolutely LOVE this place. It's got a great variety of meats and veggies that are grilled on a special bbq to your like. This place is especially great for vegetarians because of their tasty soups, plentiful make-your-own-salads, and veggies for the grill/bbq.
(5)Jonathan R.
I've searched for a "Mongolian BBQ" that might rival these old Michigan haunts and I've got nothing. Sure you can find these types of restaurants scattered around. But NONE have ever had as many meats, spices, sauces or veggies. This place can get pretty crowded, so I would either come patient or go during off hours.
(5)Jason M.
BD's is still the best Mongolian BBQ I've been to in terms of the number of items. The value is borderline for me, but overall I feel I can get close to eating my money's worth. The service can be hit or miss, but most times it's on. Just be prepared for a wait.
(4)Marlarissa M.
Overpriced, noisy, and not very good. Just thinking about it leaves a burnt taste in my mouth.
(2)Khalid S.
Someone invited me to a meal here sometime ago. I thought the place rocked. The kinds of meat and all the colorful veggies and don't forget all the different sauces, chili, garlic, ginger etc. that you can have on your meat and veggies... I didn't care much for the prices since I was invited lol... but I remember they were very reasonable.
(4)Andrew M.
Sorry, the buffet style mongolian grill is fun but loses its appeal when you realize it's just an overprice gimmicky restaurant. Buffets are great for salad bars, but if I wanted to make my own meal I would stay home and cook. Not enough bang for the buck for lunch, although with so many possible meal combinations I will give it another honest try for dinner one day. I'm not trying to take anything away from waiters and waitresses, but taking a drink order and bringing over tortillas in my mind does not warrant a huge tip when the patrons make their own food. I had no problem, however, tipping the guys working the grill.
(2)Professional Eater S.
I just went back here recently, and my favorite improvement they've made is that they turned the music down. It used to be so loud you couldn't talk to the person sitting next to you. Sometimes the seafood looks a bit suspect, but it's a pretty fun novelty place. I tend to stick with only a few of the sauces and spices because the other stuff they suggest sounds kinda gross. Don't go here and waste your time with the soups, the salad, or the pastas. Stick to the meats, veggies, and go nuts with the flavors.
(2)Kristina B.
Dizzying array of foods and sauces, mostly fresh looking when I've been by. Due to allergies I've never had my food cooked on the big Mongolian grill. After I assemble my big bowl of ingredients I give it to one of the staff, and it gets taken to the back kitchen where they stir-fry in a clean wok. Maybe this is why I've never had a meal that was dried out or burned - every time it's been well cooked. I do sort of miss the "wow factor" of seeing my food cooked (the Canton location remedies this by having an allergy counter near the grill where you can see your dish cooked in a wok) but breathing is generally more important. Every time I go I'm highly amused by the fact that they've opened a BD's in Ulan Bator. Waits can be long on weekend evenings.
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