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If you are searching for Mongolian food in Vancouver, it helps to know what you will actually find. Metro Vancouver does not currently have a restaurant serving traditional cuisine from the country of Mongolia, such as buuz dumplings, khuushuur or tsuivan noodles. What it does have are two popular styles that carry the Mongolian name.
The first is the Mongolian grill (or Mongolian BBQ): you fill a bowl with raw meats, vegetables, noodles and sauces, and cooks stir-fry it on a large round griddle. The second is Inner Mongolian hot pot, from the Inner Mongolia region of northern China, built around lamb and a herbal broth. This guide covers the 5 best places for both.
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How We Chose These Mongolian Restaurants
We reviewed every Mongolian-tagged restaurant we could find across Metro Vancouver, then checked each one's address and details against independent sources. We left out places with very weak reviews, those we could not verify, and spots that only use the word Mongolian in a dish name.
That is why this is a Top 5 rather than a Top 10. We would rather give you an accurate short list than pad it.
Best Mongolian Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance
| # | Restaurant | Area | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mongo Bongo Mongolian Grill | Uptown New Westminster | Families | $$ |
| 2 | Happy Lamb Hot Pot | Metrotown, Burnaby | Hot pot groups | $$ |
| 3 | The Great Mongolian BBQ | Maple Ridge | Quick meals | $$ |
| 4 | Sun Mongolian Grill | Port Coquitlam | Big appetites | $$ |
| 5 | Great Wall Mongolian BBQ | Kitsilano, Vancouver | City option | $$ |
Top 5 Best Mongolian Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC
1. Mongo Bongo Mongolian Grill – Uptown New Westminster
A family-run Mongolian grill that charges by the bowl rather than by weight, with an all-you-can-eat option and a big sauce bar.
What to order: A bowl with the house Mongo Bongo sauce.
Why it made the list: The best-reviewed Mongolian grill in the region.
Address: 512 6th Ave, New Westminster | Price: $$
2. Happy Lamb Hot Pot – Metrotown, Burnaby
Formerly Little Sheep, this chain serves Inner Mongolian hot pot with lamb and a long-simmered herbal broth. A second location is on West Broadway in Vancouver.
What to order: Half-and-half broth, lamb shoulder and lamb dumplings.
Why it made the list: The real Inner Mongolian food experience in Metro Vancouver.
Address: 200-4755 Kingsway, Burnaby | Price: $$
3. The Great Mongolian BBQ – Maple Ridge
A Valley Fair Mall grill, open since around 2013, with an open kitchen where you watch your bowl cook.
What to order: Your own stir-fry bowl with spicy sauce.
Why it made the list: The go-to Mongolian grill east of the Pitt River.
Address: 460-22709 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge | Price: $$
4. Sun Mongolian Grill – Port Coquitlam
A neighbourhood grill in downtown PoCo known for attentive service and all-you-can-eat bowls.
What to order: As many bowls as you like.
Why it made the list: All-you-can-eat value in the Tri-Cities.
Address: 103-2564 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam | Price: $$
5. Great Wall Mongolian BBQ – Kitsilano, Vancouver
A long-running West Broadway grill where staff help first-timers mix sauces, with parking out back.
What to order: A custom stir-fry bowl.
Why it made the list: The most convenient Mongolian grill in the City of Vancouver.
Address: 2897 W Broadway, Vancouver | Price: $$
Mongolian Dishes to Know Before You Go
- Mongolian grill (BBQ): a build-your-own stir-fry cooked on a round griddle; it was popularised in Taiwan, not Mongolia.
- Inner Mongolian hot pot: lamb and vegetables cooked at the table in a herbal broth.
- Buuz: traditional steamed Mongolian dumplings (not currently on local menus).
- Khuushuur: fried Mongolian meat pastries.
- Tsuivan: Mongolian stir-fried noodles with meat.
Where to Find Mongolian Food in Metro Vancouver
Burnaby and Vancouver
Happy Lamb's two hot pot locations.
New Westminster, Maple Ridge and Port Coquitlam
the best-reviewed Mongolian grills.
Kitsilano
Great Wall on West Broadway.
Tips for Eating Mongolian Food in Vancouver
- Know the style: Mongolian grill in Vancouver is usually stir-fry; traditional cuisine is rarer.
- Try buuz: Steamed meat dumplings are a classic.
- Come hungry: Dishes are meat-heavy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there authentic Mongolian food in Vancouver?
Not currently; local Mongolian restaurants are grills or Inner Mongolian hot pot.
Is Mongolian BBQ really Mongolian?
No, it is a stir-fry format popularised in Taiwan.
What is the best Mongolian grill near Vancouver?
Mongo Bongo in New Westminster is the best-reviewed.
Where can I get Mongolian hot pot?
Happy Lamb Hot Pot in Burnaby and on West Broadway.
Is Happy Lamb the same as Little Sheep?
Yes.
Are Mongolian grills good for vegetarians?
Yes, you choose your own ingredients.
Are they expensive?
No, most are affordable.
Why only five restaurants?
We only list places we could verify.
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