> > Locally we have a place called Hans Mongolian BBQ and since there are
only a
> > handful of them in the Houston area (and none of the others as good as
this
> > place) so people flock there from all over town. Very good!.. you start
out
> > picking from a wide variety of frozen meats and then it's on to the
veggies
> > and sauces to pick.. where you choose your sauces there is some printed
> > stuff above them regarding suggestions or you can ask the owner. It
also
> > includes an appetizer bar with BBQ spare ribs, dumplings, soups, etc.
> >
>
> The Mongolian Grill here has three prices - 1, 2, or 3 bowls. You take
> your bowl(s) to a buffet where you load them up with the raw ingredients
> of your choice. There's a large selection, mostly veggies but also
> meats. The general quality of the ingredients is mediocre. Some people
> have gotten very skilled at piling a huge amount of food in their bowls.
> Then you take the stuff to the grill where an employee stir-fries it
> with the sauce of your choice. Rice is provided too.
>
> There are several problems. First is that the ingredients are of
> questionable quality. Then, they are all cooked together so there's no
> accounting for the fact that some things need longer to cook than
> others.
>
> The place is popular with people who want huge quantities of food at a
> reasonable price and don't care much about the quality.
>
> --
> Peter Aitken
> Visit my recipe and kitchen myths pages at www.pgacon.com/cooking.htm

The place I mentioned doesn't attract that type of clientele and the quality
is very good. The veggies are always fresh and the choices change on a
daily basis. They do offer an "all you can eat" deal but at a higher price.

Believe that there are a couple Mongolian BBQ places in Houston proper, but
people are willing to drive to the Clear Lake area (NASA Land)place for the
quality.

Chris in Pearland, TX