So I thought they were similar with Genghis Grill - yes they were except that GG has wider selection of meat. I did not know about the "fisting" and smashing of the meat to make room for more LOL . I asked my husband what the onion-skin paper is for that were sitting beside the meat counter. Come here with some strong fist and smash your meat all the way to the bottom and that is how you get more food!! It was fun. I like that they have bamboo shoots veggies that's the only veggie I get, and really it's magic that even if you put a little bit of all the sauce they have, still comes out very tasty! So you don't have to really worry about your food not coming out yum, the amazing cook will probably do the magic! By the way, small bowl to me would be good for 2 decent size meals!