Gobi Mongolian Grill - Pleasanton

This place is so underrated. It was my first time there for lunch today at 1:00. There was no wait time, plenty of seating, the bowl was $16, and the service was great and quick! They had chicken, beef, pork, lamb, 2 different noodle types, and plenty of veggie options. The woman working the front actually went to the back to grab lamb for me. She brought it out and let me pick my pieces. The sauce combinations are fantastic! I went for the Teriyaki sauce combination. The flavors reminded me of times I went to Mongolian BBQ with my mom as a kid. I will be back and I will be telling people about this place.

Nice place for Mongolian barbecue. Loved the noodles. They were chewy and soaked up the flavor of the sauces I have added to my bowl. I had the soy sauce base with the garlic sauce. The lamb was pretty good. The way how they cooked the dish was pretty efficient. The staff was pretty friendly. Made our visit a very enjoyable experience.

So good and wonderful service. Comforting and homey. I will be back for more very soon.

mike is a great person and hard worker ! everytime we go here we feel welcomed and appreciated! thank you so much we will be back soon !

Food was fresh and cooked to order. Staff helped us decide which sauces and oils. Plenty stuffed into the bowl and good value for the cost. AC wasn't working and soda fountain was crusty and inoperative, but we stuck w water anyhow. Would come back.

Fast, lots of food and good price. Soda machine not working was only negative. Will return when I'm really hungry.

The owner & staff were really nice! There was a decent variety of options to put in the bowl. Pricing is affordable. Wish the business stays open and gain more customers!

This is such value for money. I usually see this place empty during lunch time which makes me wonder if they just chose a bad place where people have different preferences because this place is solid. It delivers.

If you are craving delicious noodles, this is the place! Some noodles, like a lot of the chow mein I have eaten, can be dry or lacking in flavor-not the case here. Scrumptious and piping hot off the grill. One scoop of chili oil makes them perfectly spicy. Service was friendly.

Just moved to the area, this is my favorite spot so far, friendly staff and delicious, fresh food for a good price.

This place was good when I went to it a while ago. The selection of food to choose from was fantastic and of course its fun watch the cooks make the food on the awesome grill. What is also nice is the free noodles you can get no matter how long you are there for. You can load up on those while you watch your food cook and enjoy the show at the same time. The service overall was good too as they did do a good job making sure to clean our plates when we were done. And the ambiance is good too for a small place so there is nothing to complain about there.

I understand the low reviews because the place is a little rundown but the food is great and never disappoints! My kids still love going and loading that bowl until it overflows. They have a lot of options and lots of different sauce options. They do offer sides included with the meal like wonton chips, soup, and soft serve ice cream. Overall a fun casual place to eat and you will definitely have leftovers for the next day.

Sooo good I love it especially if you know what you want I need to come back... I don't have my order memorized but the way everything is cleanly placed I remember as I pick up the clamps lol.. and you get free white rice!!

Went in for a late night meal after working all day. We were greeted by Mike who was SUPER friendly and helpful. Good food, great service!!

My favorite noodz in the area! I come back often. Also try their homemade egg rolls. The lady at the front is very nice

Food is always fresh. Chef is fun to watch. Man of few words. Prices are a little steep for what you get. Was a buffet pre-COVID but no more. Ice cream used to be included too. Glad it's still here and still in the rotation, but can't afford it as a weekly trip anymore.

love this place! the noodles are so good i love to come here with my boyfriend although it has gotten a bit pricey for what it is.

Incredible tastes Everything was so fresh Service was so kind The chef was smiling Ambience quiet and clean Chill relaxing vibes for an affordable yummy lunch or dinner

This place has been my go-to for Mongolian BBQ for years, and it's still the best option around. They made some changes over time, like removing the all-you-can-eat option and increasing their prices, but let's be real...where haven't they? For the quality and portion sizes, I still think it's worth it. Plus, this is literally the only Mongolian BBQ spot in the Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, and Livermore areas, so it's definitely a gem for no frills, but solid food and quick service. If you're craving Mongolian BBQ, this is the spot to hit!

The food is amazing, the amazing chef always says hi and always with a big smile, the service is amazing always sharing recommendations for your next bowl and the ambiance has an authentic touch to it, the music and the atmosphere is amazing! definitely recommend people to come here! bang for your buck!

Four stars. I love Mongolian Bbq and Gob hit the spot! It's two medium/small bowls for &16.99. .50 for an ice cream. Each trip is $3 more. It's not all you can eat, but the food quality is decent, cooked quickly and you get a good plate of food.

Great selection of ingredients and sauces. We love Mongolian and this is the best in the area. You make your own bowl and they cook it. I wish they had pocket bread and beer, but they have unlimited rice and good unsweetened ice tea. The ambiance is unpretentious. The service is limited to cooking your bowl.

A group of co workers and I came one afternoon after a meeting. I ordered the single bowl. You go down the line and pick your meets, noodles, veggies, etc. When you get to the end, you wait for the cook to prepare your bowl (you can get the takeout container as well). After it's cooked you have a seat at an open table and eat. You can get a soda as well as ice cream cone (2/$1.50) I believe. After you finish eating, you go pay. Nice little place.

For the price, the quick service, and actual taste of my meal i have no choice but to 5 star this place. The inside has a great space for small and large groups. There was one table outside for 2 people which is actually where i sat. You get your food first and pay after which i thought was cool but almost confusing lol. Not going to lie its not the cleanest once you get by that buffet section selecting your food. As someone who has anxiety, it heightens because there was a line waiting on me behind while i decided what i wanted for my first time. I rushed and didn't get what i wanted with my two bowls but i paid extra for a second trip and my my my was it worth it. You have to dine in with the second trip but it's okay. I would come back more often if i was closer. If you're like me and don't care much about the cleanliness then it's perfect. Not like i saw anything out of the ordinary and the staff actually seemed short but the guy did actually clean up a bit. Oh i almost forgot they have free rice on the side.

This place is a lot of fun! Even though the prices have gone up in recent years (understandable) it's still far cheaper than most other spots for the enormous quantity of food. Love the selection of meats, veggies and sauces. As of writing this review the price for a 2 bowl dinner is $18, it produces a huge amount. Been here many times!

First time here. Great Mongolian BBQ. Took my parents who never had M BBQ before. They loved it.

Great choice for a quick and delicious meal. Pile on whatever meat and veggies you want. Everything is fresh and cooked right in front of you. Found this place last week and ate here twice already.

This is one of my favorite spots in Pleasanton. Gobi is great for Mongolian BBQ and having leftovers! You can get a large meal to go. Multiple protein options including pork, crab, and lamb. Lots of veggie options, sauces, and spices to add on. The managers Mite and Wendy are incredibly friendly and helpful. When my takeout box is overflowing or the ingredients need to be refilled, they're always there. I highly recommend coming here for an incredibly yummy and filling meal!

I've been going since before covid and I love this place. Mite and Wendy are both super helpful and the food is always super tasty. I love that each person and customize what they get. I like food pretty plain but my friends can get a lot more sauces, spices, or add ons for the same price.

Btw I've been going here for a while now. Like to post my legit reviews as a bay area Food tester. Food is pretty good.(4⭐) I recommend doubling or even trippling your sauces bcuz once it's cooking it does dry up w/ all the water they pour into it 🫠. The owner or manager(w/ glasses) is sometimes rude I guess depends on the day 🤷‍♀️. I did let him know that the phone # wasn't working or kept going to a msg so line wasn't working. I told him Kept calling & nothing. He said some excuse about maybe it's not hung up right, never fixed it.. hopefully now it's working.(Drove far so had to make sure they were open) Keep in mind the guy that cooks the food chain smokes. So let's hope he's washing his hands w/🧼 Even tho they try not to touch food. 🤞 Their prices did go up a bit. Pls call before going just make sure because their hours and holidays are a little wonky. Wish there was more food places like this around the Bay area. ✌️

Great service and excelently prepared food

amazing food, amazing service, and AMAZING experience. i come here once or twice a month with my girlfriend and we always look forward to coming. i absolutely 100% reccomend ❤️

Food excellent … good service.. thanks

My boy Mike is a great guy and hooked up me and my boys with a discount after we got off of work and came to eat here. Food here is phenomenal and very delicious.

The food is great good portions and very affordable great place to go after work. Very nice people aswell. I recommend.

I like the food over here, but the meat is a bit dry, maybe need more water, and there’s no air con, besides, it’s all good

I love this place! We have been going there for years and will keep coming back. The food is great and portions are large. Staff is friendly. Would definitely recommend.

My most favorite spot in all of the east Bay Area!! I eat here everytime I’m in town for like the last 3 years or so. And get severely depressed when I can’t stop by here. Try it out!

It's cool that you get to build your own bowl. Tasty food and fast service at a good price. They were very friendly.

The lady was fantastic. She helped our 7 year old out and got him set up. Food was good.

Great Food!!!!!!

Words, photos, videos, nothing can describe how amazing this place is. The food, portion sizes, and quality is just incredible. You can have a mountain of meat and vegetables, and it’s cooked right in front of you in this unique way. Even one of the workers there told me to add more because the there wasn’t enough in my bowl. All I can say, this place is definitely worth stopping at if you want a fantastic lunch or dinner.