Mongos — Restaurant in Merritt

Just a really good Mongolian grill...for those not familiar, you grab a plate, choose your veg and protein from the fresh ingredients; you can choose to add some noodles too (but not necessary as your meal comes with a generous portion of rice). You choose from the sauce options - pick as many as you want - your plate is weighed (you pay by the weight) and then your choices are stir fried and served to you. There is free lemon water and lime water, and a ton of condiments available... Our protein choices were chicken, thin sliced beef and prawns, the veg and noodles were fresh. We each loaded up a pretty good plateful, and I got some much needed help deciding on a sauce combo from the (very personable) guy working the counter (his recommendation was spot on!) Our two meals came to 31.80 after tax and before tip - we only had water but there's a small but decent selection of other beverages. We left really full and satisfied and spent about the same amount as we would have on fast food just off the highway and it took about as much time as it would have at one of those places too! The restaurant itself is clean and inviting - next time you're on a road trip, stop here... you...

Very clean and well laid out restaurant. Service was friendly. Great selection of fresh veggies and meats. Also great selection of drinks including beers. Appreciated the selection of sauces though not quiiiite as much flavor in the sauces as we would have liked. I had the szechuan, honey garlic and black bean.

But the biggest criticism I would say is that their grill is not hot enough. The food was fully cooked, but was on the grill for too long with the result that the meat and veggies were a bit overcooked (broiled) and there wasn't a significant char like you get with a proper stir fry dish. The best stir fry dishes require very high heat cooking in a short time frame. Another indicator that supports this was a bit too much moisture from the veggies still in the dish that didn't evaporate as it would with a hot grill.

For the area, this is a good addition and we could stop by again if driving past Merritt. Maybe I am overly picky, but I feel it could have been better if the sauces were tweaked a bit and a much hotter...

Located in Merritt, Mongos restaurant is a hidden gem for Mongolian cuisine lovers. Their Mongolian grill offers a delightful experience for those unfamiliar with the concept. As you enter, you grab a plate and select fresh vegetables, protein options like chicken, thin sliced beef, and prawns, and you can even add noodles (though not necessary since a generous portion of rice is included). The best part is the sauce selection – choose as many as you desire! After your plate is weighed (payment is based on weight), the skilled chefs stir fry your personalized creation. Free lemon water and lime water are available, along with a wide variety of condiments. The friendly staff assists with sauce combinations, ensuring a perfect match. We left feeling incredibly satisfied, having enjoyed a filling and flavorful meal, all at a comparable price to fast food joints off the highway. Clean and inviting, this restaurant is a must-stop on your next road trip. No...