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Finally got to try this place out... it is so close to home and we had no idea what type of place this was.
We walked in and were met by a manager who was a really nice guy, he brought us to our table and explained the restaurant system, chatted with us for a bit.
The decor here is wonderful, modern, dark wood, clean and comfortable. I was grateful that the restaurant was not very busy. (Sun evening, 7pm)
Our empty bowls were brought to us and we went to the food station where everything - veggies, meats sauces were plentiful and fresh. The seafood (scallops, shrimp) were on ice and these were my meats of choice. YUMMY!
So, you hand your bowl to the friendly cook who stands around the huge wok, takes your table number and then he measures your bowl for pricing. We were advised by the manager early on that 3/4 of the bowl is plenty - which it was. Our bowls were $20 each. At first I thought that was a bit pricey but at the table you get unlimited flour wraps, thin and delicious as well as beautiful jasmine rice, perfectly cooked. A large black plate is brought for you by the cook himself with your stunning stir fry on it in just a few minutes. We were lovin' on the HOT food on such a cold night!
We got a couple of drinks too. They have beer, wine, special coffees, liquor, etc.
The service was fantastic and we were well taken care of.
We both ate all of our meals and felt full, but a healthy full. My plate was 3/4 veggies and the sauces are sooo good and there are many to choose from, sweet, hot, satay, oyster, you name it, they seem to have it.
I would eat here everyday if I could.
Doggie bags are allowed as you are paying for everything by weight.
Cool concept for a restaurant - I had been to a different Mongolian Company eatery before in another city and Xan blew that one out of the water based on quality of the food, service, everything. We loved it!
The restaurant does take reservations and will do take out orders.
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