High-tech barbecue spot the Mongolorian BBQ has (finally) soft-opened in Mills 50

After years spent waiting for its arrival, Orlandoans can (soon) relish the quick-cooking hype that has been the Mongolorian BBQ.

Citing unforeseen equipment delivery delays, owner Hoi Nguyen last month once again pushed the opening date for the quick service Mongolian barbecue spot, stringing Orlando foodies along as they patiently followed the restaurant’s opening saga.

Finally, the Mongolorian, located at 2217 E. Colonial Drive near the intersection of Bumby Avenue,  is up and running and will soft-open on Friday.

Patrons of the new eatery are invited to build customized bowls from a selection of starches, proteins, vegetables and sauces, all cooked in front of their eyes on high-tech tabletop stir-frying machines.

While we don’t yet have a menu available online, we do have a video posted to the Mongolorian’s Facebook offering glimpses of glistening, steaming-hot meats atop mountains of white rice and veggies. Until Friday, we’ll just have to wait and imagine what the future (and menu) will hold.

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This article appears in May 24-30, 2023.