Golden Palace Mongolian BBQ

This place serves such consistent food, with good service, and a great price for an all-you-can-eat meal. I recall coming here with large groups as far back as the mid-2000s and it has always been a pleasant experience. Even seeing other business around this tiny plaza come and go, Mongolian BBQ has been a pillar. I digress-- Two-hour lunch breaks from working at Sears with loaded up buffet plates and pitchers of beer are a fond memory of mine. We always felt welcomed, although objectively it must have been worrisome to see the entire home electronics and appliances departments swarm in and take up the main dining area to eat and be merry. I think we caused them to run out of meats one time... If you load your bowls up properly, one with protein (lamb, beef, chicken, pork) and another with vegetables (bamboo shoots, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, etc.) and douse it in some sauces (teriyaki, house, bbq, sweet, etc.) then you'll have no desire to get a second plate. You'll be stuffed and need a take home box. Part of the experience is watching the chefs cook it all up for you with some noodles. I've also witnessed the chefs accommodate strict vegetarians/vegans and scrub the grill down before cooking a veggie plate on its own. So that it would not touch any meats or have any meat flavors. Pocket bread, egg drop soup, white rice, and rolls can also be ordered separately and added to your buffet experience. Personally, I enjoy a hot tea with this type of meal. There is a larger parking lot on the west side of this building, and there is an entrance along Colorado Blvd. The parking lot that is shared with the liquor store is rather small. No validation required or time limits or anything, which is a great part of dining in East Pasadena. I appreciate you for the great food and fond memories, Mongolian BBQ.

It's a locally owned business and fixes my cravings for good Mongolian stir fry. Ingredients look fresh and the sauce is delicious!

My wife suddenly craved Mongolian BBQ out of nowhere, so she searched for a place and decided to give this one a try. The service was awesome! Everyone was super helpful! We were immediately greeted and seated. I'm not sure what it was, but maybe we looked overwhelmed because the person seating us asked if it was our first time there. When we said it was, they kindly explained how it worked. They offer AYCE (all-you-can-eat), and you go to the front to choose your meat, veggies, and noodles, which they cook for you. They also mentioned they'd bring water, soup, bread, and rice to the table. Simple enough! We started at the meat station, grabbed a bowl, and the person working behind the counter handed us a tray (thank you!) and suggested using two bowls. We loaded up on meats, veggies, noodles, and lastly, sauces. They had helpful guides suggesting popular sauce combinations (ex: one scoop of this, two scoops of that), but I just read the descriptions and went with what sounded good. I ended up with one scoop of BBQ, one scoop of House, and two scoops of chili paste because I love spicy food. Next was the cooking station with the big circular iron grills. They cook the veggies and meat first, then add the noodles toward the end, finishing it with their own sauce while circling the grill. Watching them cook was super nostalgic and exciting! It's been years since I've been to a Mongolian BBQ where they cook right in front of you. Once plated, I returned to the table and admired the masterpiece in front of me. It looked delicious. Then I took a bite, and it was AMAZING. I didn't think I did anything special with the sauces, but somehow, (with the help of the cooks) I managed to create a delicious noodle stir fry exactly to my liking. We went back for seconds, but by then, we were super full and completely satisfied. We came for lunch, and I thought the price was fair for both lunch and dinner ($14.99 and $18.99). We'll definitely be back!

This place is so underrated! This is one of our go to places for Mongolian, and it's WAY better than the one in the mall. The veggies are always fresh, meat is decent, and the cooks work so hard and do a great job. The service is actually GREAT here and the staff is genuinely nice. You can tell they've been around for a long time, and have their regulars that come in. The food is really just so simple and so good. I usually add beef and a bunch of veggies. Tip: bring cash for tips! And make sure to tell the cooks beforehand if you don't want (I assume it's diluted soy sauce) added to your stir fry otherwise they'll add it without asking. I also think that's how they prevent it from sticking to the grill but I was on a sodium restriction and didn't tell them in time, oops! Skip the bathroom, haha. Go somewhere else. Small parking lot

Saturday March 23 2024 1PM & Wednesday December 11 3PM Woah I almost forgot about this place! It's been years! Mongolian BBQ! All you can eat? Say less! Don't you dare try beating the buffet! Ahhh I take it back! Be prepared! Drink tons of water night before and do a 5k fun with lots of water after wait 2 hours before and then eat meat for all the courses! No carbs! Just mEaT! Haha jk your choice! ;) It's like those Chinese fast food spot except you create your own recipe. All the liquid sauces are watered down so add double of what you like for the full flavor or your food will be bland. Softer liquor license so there is beer & wine. Lunch specials are about $17.50 that's when you include tax and about twenty something dollars for dinner. They are closed on Tuesdays. Restrooms are out doors. They normally aren't busy & have good service. Parking is small with a little liquor store in the same tiny plaza. Overall a good spot to stop by and enjoy if you're craving cheap Chinese fast food but can eat a gang load.