Li's Mongolian BBQ

Li's Mongolian BBQ

4725 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608, United States

+1 916-664-3920

Mongolian barbecue restaurant, Barbecue restaurant, Restaurant
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Located in the heart of Carmichael, CA, Li’s Mongolian BBQ offers an exciting and flavorful take on classic Mongolian barbecue cuisine that keeps locals coming back time and time again. This inviting restaurant specializes in a hands-on dining experience where you curate your own bowl from a vibrant array of fresh ingredients, making every visit both unique and delicious.

Step up to their generous raw buffet, where an enticing selection of quality meats—including succulent chicken, shrimp, and tender lamb—awaits your choice, alongside an abundance of crisp vegetables and noodles. The highlight is the moment your custom creation meets the blazing grill, sizzling to perfection and absorbing an irresistible mix of their flavored sauces and oils. Every bite delivers bold, smoky, and savory notes that perfectly complement the freshness of the ingredients.

Complement your main dish with a soothing cup of their famed egg drop soup, hot and sour soup, or the delicately flavored egg flower soup. The meal is rounded off by a crisp and refreshing visit to their well-stocked salad bar, complete with a variety of dressings and crunchy peanuts that add a delightful contrast to the rich barbecue flavors.

Li’s Mongolian BBQ stands out not only for the food but also for its warm, well-maintained atmosphere. Customers consistently praise the restaurant’s cleanliness and the attentive nature of the staff, who skillfully balance efficiency with friendliness. Regular patrons like Scott Hopkins applaud the consistently fresh ingredients and the cooks’ impeccable timing on the grill, ensuring every dish is cooked “just right.”

While some visitors mention that the service can sometimes feel a bit brisk, the overall experience remains positive, particularly due to the high quality of food and the extensive ingredient variety. The restaurant’s interior carries a straightforward, no-frills look that places the spotlight where it belongs—squarely on the meal and its flavors.

Whether you’re new to Mongolian barbecue or a seasoned fan, Li’s Mongolian BBQ invites you to explore a flavorful journey from buffet to grill, crafted to your preferences with generous portions and vibrant ingredients. It’s a must-visit gem in Carmichael for anyone craving authentic, fresh, and satisfying barbecue cuisine.

Visit Details:
Address: 4725 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
Phone: +1 916-664-3920

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol All you can eat Beer Comfort food Healthy options Quick bite Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Seating Table service
Amenities
Toilet Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups Tourists University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Opening Hours

  • Monday
    Closed
  • Tuesday
    11:30 AM - 08:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    11:30 AM - 08:30 PM
  • Thursday
    11:30 AM - 08:30 PM
  • Friday
    11:30 AM - 08:30 PM
  • Saturday
    11:30 AM - 08:30 PM
  • Sunday
    11:30 AM - 08:30 PM

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Visitor Reviews

  • Scott Hopkins
    1 month ago

    Best Mongolian BBQ in town Update 8/7/24: I have been coming here for years and still think they are the best. Always clean, always fresh food, the cooks do a great job and the staff is friendly and attentive.

  • Max Sirodan
    2 month ago

    Overall, I thought it was okay. The food steaming on the plate from being taken off the barbecue looked very appetizing. The food itself was also quite tasty. But I must say that the guy at the entrance was quite indifferent. We told him that it was our first time visiting their establishment and we needed help to understand how everything worked. He seemed to be forcing himself to talk. I still didn't understand their price difference and how everything worked.

  • Ryan Miller
    2 month ago

    Wowza!! Out on the west coast for some family time and we were told about this local spot. The food here is very delicious. It is like the basic Mongolian grill style restaurants, where you walk up to what looks like a buffet style bar and you pick and choose what kind of noodles, rice, beef, shrimp and other topping you will want in your bowl. They have many options to choose from. And you can apparently go back up as many times as you want. But from experience I was able to make one large bowl (as the bowl portion sizes were large already to begin with). So one bowl had me rolling out of the restaurant full for basically lunch and dinner. Really enjoyed this spot so will definitely come back to it when I visit Cali again. 5 star!!

  • Taras Levkiv
    2 month ago

    Very clean inside! The ingredients are fresh and the sauces are delicious. The staff is friendly compared to other Mongolian BBQ locations and they have a good variety of toppings to choose from. They offer shrimp, lamb, crab meat for dinner only. This is by far the best service and Mongolian barbecue I have tried in Sacramento. I have updated the hours by picture as well.

  • Ronald A.
    2 month ago

    The food at Li’s Mongolian BBQ is fantastic. Fresh ingredients, plenty of choices, and the grill cooks everything just right. The flavors are bold, the portions are generous, and it is exactly what you want from a Mongolian BBQ spot. Service and atmosphere are more average. Staff get the job done but do not go out of their way, and the restaurant can feel a little plain and rushed at times. Nothing that takes away from the meal itself, but it is not the place to expect polished service or a cozy setting. If you are going for the food, you will not be disappointed. Li’s delivers on flavor every time and that is why it stands out.

  • Ryan Zhang
    3 month ago

    Probably the best and most consistent Mongolian BBQ in the area. Better meats and veggies than other places. I also like having egg drop soup with my meal which is nice. Generally a solid place to have an inexpensive AYCE meal. If you are stacking a lot of food you might need more spoons of sauces then you think. The servers are nice and friendly. But the restaurant isn't really that clean. 4 stars because I find Mongolian BBQ to be flawed. Cooking already fully cooked noodles, raw meats, and light vegetables tends to end up with unevenly cooked components.

  • Harold Estevez
    3 month ago

    I decided to try this place. Price wise it was $17+ for dinner. Food was good, it is all you can eat so if you like that it'll be worth it. Service was good the atmosphere was ok, older restaurant but it was clean.

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