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| - "Mongolian Stir-Fry?" Yeah, okay, this might feel like a gimmick, especially to those who've sampled Mongolian cuisine (anyone? ANYONE?), but Genghis Grill isn't gimmicky, and there's some quality eating to be had there.
For the uninitiated, Genghis Grill can be a bit daunting. First, let's dispense your initial fears: there are no real Mongolians working here, at least none that I could see. And no one working there is a direct descendant of the mighty, ruthless Genghis Khan. Trust me, I asked. Nor is the waitstaff all decked out in pelts and helmets and wielding swords. If you're looking for "authentic," then I'm sure one can catch a flight to Mongolia to experience authentic.
Anyway...
Regarding the "daunting" thing: Genghis Grill is a choose-your-own stir fry place. You're given a bowl (quite smallish, really), and one can make their way to the fixings bar (everything is very fresh) and choose from the following: raw proteins (i.e., chicken, steak, pork, fish, tofu, etc.), veggies, seasonings, sauces (more on this later), and starches (i.e., brown/white/fried rice, udon noodles, pasta, etc.). Now if choosing your own foodstuffs is too much of a task for you, not to worry: you can choose from 12 different stir-fry options without the hassle of having to make your own. But then that spoils the fun out of making your own now, doesn't it?
The sauces are GG's secret weapon. With about 10-15 different sauces to choose from - and, don't worry, you're allowed to sample them before you smother your bowl in Dragon Sauce - the sauces are what gives your bowl its' flavor. So choose wisely. Or be like me and just dump about 4-5 sauces into your bowl, and live with the consequences. Note: you're asked to pour your sauces into a tiny side bowl, so please do so.
You then take your bowl to the stir-fry counter, where you're asked to pick a starch - I love their noodles - and, as a nice touch, are asked if you have any allergies. They give you a number, and in about 5-10 minutes time, you've got yourself a yummy bowl. Dig in!
Confused? Don't be. Your hostess will give you the rundown if this is your first visit.
A bowl will run you about $8-$9, but be warned: if you've got a hearty appetite, you can always get seconds for an additional $2.
GG is also kid-friendly: there's a mini-Khan bowl (I think that's what it's called) that'll run you about $3,99, and that inclues a drink. Plus, the guys behind the fry counter will periodically smash a gong (a real one, mind you) just for shits and giggles, which will always give the kids a laugh.
I've eaten at GG twice now, and have been very pleased each time. It's certainly not the kind I'd want to frequent at least once a week. And if you're health-conscious, there are plenty of "green" options to choose from, and their website does give you a detailed description of the nutritional value of each bowl.
It does get very crowded at lunch, being it's a short walk from many of Ballantyne's corporate businesses, and it was surprisingly crowded for dinner on a Wednesday night.
So, go on, give it a shot. I just wish they'd have some dude dressed like Genghis Khan stalking the joint, just to mess with everyone. Just a suggestion...
(I've also learned GG is also known as "Khan's Grill" in other parts of the country. I could never eat at a place with that name, because I would never resist poking my head at the door and shout, "KHAAAAAN! KHAAAAAN!"
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