Quick and friendly service. Food portions were large, filling, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy S.
Very tasty. The first thing the staff said was "everything has some kind of beef, no chicken or fish". I guess that takes care of any confusion. We had an order of dumpling.....forgot what they were called, they were the only order that had 7 pieces......delicious! also another dish with rice, peppers, other vegis, beef and egg. Very good, huge portions. We have enough leftover for lunch tomorrow. Reasonably priced
Oleksandr Chashchyn
Visiting Arvin, a cozy Mongolian cafe, turned out to be a heartwarming adventure. Their Suttei Tsai, a traditional Mongolian salted milk tea, was a standout experience. This unique blend of savory and comforting flavors was not just a drink; it was a delightful journey in every sip, offering a taste of Mongolia's rich culinary heritage.The menu at Arvin brought to life the essence of Mongolia, with each dish showcasing a passion for authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. The ambiance of the cafe added to its charm, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that felt like a little piece of Mongolia. The welcoming staff made the dining experience even more pleasant, ensuring a memorable meal from start to finish.In short, Arvin is a must-visit for those keen on exploring new and exciting culinary horizons. The Suttei Tsai alone is worth the trip, offering a glimpse into the unique tastes of Mongolia, while the rest of the menu promises a flavorful adventure that's sure to captivate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ovchuu
Margo Chashchyna
Incredibly delicious and cozy! I would give it not 5 stars, but 10, if I could :)Today was our first time here - but it’s already one of our favorite cafes, and we will definitely keep coming back again and again ☺️I recommend it to everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Orange Academy
I hope there opens new competetors. This place is a huge monopoly due to lack of competition. They never open on time. Their schedule on google is never accurate. The food is good though :(
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
A M
Delicious food! First time going to this place about 3 months back but forgot to do a review. Got the soup with beef and potatoes and the fried dumplings that look like empanadas/Jamaican beef patties. All were well seasoned and reminded me of flavors my mom used to cook. I was going to place an order for pick up but it's saying Temporarily Closed on Google so I called and the recording says the vm is full. Why?!!!??? EDIT 2.14.2024 The website says it's temporarily closed again, been there several times since my initial review, but the voice-mail is not full at least when I called. I was craving the dumplings ?
Atmosphere: 4
Sally L.
This was our first time trying Mongolian dishes.We were there on a Saturday evening. There was no one dining in. We got the place to ourselves. There were couple of takeout orders while we were there. The restaurant is not big inside but it was clean. We ordered the Buuz(steam dumplings). There was ten pieces in one order.The sharsan ovchuu is a brisket meat with vegetables and steams flatbread. We also got the huushuur(fried dumplings), tava tsuliin shol(sheep offal soup), and milk tea. All the food came out super hot and good. We didn't know their portion was so big. The steam and fried dumplings were super huge. We looked like we ordered food for four people. The meat in their dumplings were so flavorful. We had a lot of leftover to take home. If you are adventurous, the sheep offal soup was very tasty. Their milk tea was different from other milk tea. Their milk tea is salty, it is so getting new to try. Service was good. The owner or staff were nice. I would definitely go back to try other dishes.
Bethany Greenberg
Had the "fluffy dumplings" and a recommended soup and it was amazingIt did take some time, but would go
My husband and I came here for dine in.The owner is nice and recommended some dishes. We ordered fried dumplings, boiled (or steamed) beef with root vegetables, and beef soup with steam noodles. We like all the dishes and meat quality is so good! Price is around $17 per dish and the portion size is huge. Salty milk tea is complimentary for dine in customers. I had Mongolian food before when I traveled to Central Asia and from my opinion this place is authentic. Definitely will be coming back to try out more dishes.
11/18/23 - I finally got to try this place on a Saturday night around 6:45 pm. They close at 8 pm. We got the place to ourselves since every customer that came in, got take out. I also took a bunch of pictures since it was difficult trying to find the menu with English translations online. Service was fantastic, it was family owned and they were extremely nice. Prices were on the cheaper side. You get a humongous portion of food by the way, so I recommend using the leftovers as your meal for work the next 2-3 days. -milk tea 5/5 - very hot. It's not your typical milk tea. This version is more like a saltier broth that you drink on a cold day. $1 per person and they give you a lot.-huushuur - traditional Mongolian homestyle fried beef dumplings 5/5 - this is probably my favorite dish. Be careful when eating because it is extremely hot when you bite into it. Hold it upright so that the juice doesn't fall out, it's very flavorful when you eat it all together.-buuz - traditional steamed dumplings 5/5 - these will look different than the dumplings everyone is accustomed to. In the picture, you'll see they are folded differently. Meat inside is very delectable and succulent.-sharsan ovchuu - fried brisket meat with vegetables and steamed flatbread 5/5 - i recommend eating the meat with the fat, it gives it more flavor. You got potatoes and carrots with it. You tear the flatbread in pieces to eat it with everything else.-tavan tsuliin shol - sheep offal soup 5/5 - this is intestines so if you're squeamish then skip. If you're adventurous, this is one of the best soups I've ever had. They have blood sausage in it and it tasted very good with the broth. Normally I hate blood sausage after having it in Puerto Rico and Spain, but I love this version.
Серёга Алсыев
Very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bilguun Otgon-Ulzii
Food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lydia
Got takeout dumplings which are on the pricier side but trust me they are SO GOOD and VERY FILLING.Too much for 1 person in my opinion haha so I have yummy leftovers :)I love Mongolian food! This place is amazing for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
Elana Kritikos
It sounds like Arvin restaurant is more popular for takeout, so I was worried about needing to dine in, but there were actually a lot of tables available - though they are pretty narrowly spaced. That said, we had the place all to ourselves at about 5pm on a Friday. Things seemed to be clean and tidy and the A/C was running, which is good, because everything is served to you piping hot.I ordered one type of dumpling (the traditional beef dumpling) and my husband ordered another (the flat kind of beef dumpling). This was a mistake, because each platter that arrived at our table could have easily fed like 6 people. So, think family style when you come here! That said, both types of dumpling were really good, though my husband and I each wound up preferring each other's pick.The traditional dumpling kind of reminded us of small panzerotti, but filled with with beef and soup broth. The flat dumpling kind of reminded me of a thicker savory crepe. It was filled with a thin beef patty, and no broth. The sauces suggested to us were ketchup, a distinct kind of soy sauce containing "lovage," and sriracha. We tried all three. The ketchup surprisingly paired well with both dumplings - really a lot better than you'd expect. Don't stick up your nose - give it a try!Traditionally, you'd eat this food with your hands, but they offered us a fork and knife. This was good, since everything was too hot to touch. They explained that the high heat is good for your heart.I was curious about their iteration of "milk tea." This was unlike any other kind of milk tea around. I have heard about this kind of thing on travel programs before. It is more savory, like soup broth. To imagine the flavor, start with a mug of piping hot water. Add a few diner creamers to it. Finally, top it with a generous helping of table salt, and stir. That is essentially the flavor. I am glad I ordered it once just to demystify it.We packed up two boxes of dumplings to go and share with different family members. Forearmed with this knowledge about the portion sizes, I would come back again. Indeed, I immediately thought that this might be a good choice for small house parties. Instead of ordering a plate of sandwiches or a pizza, you could order some of these dumplings for something different and feed a lot of people in the process!
Best food!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quick and friendly service. Food portions were large, filling, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty. The first thing the staff said was "everything has some kind of beef, no chicken or fish". I guess that takes care of any confusion. We had an order of dumpling.....forgot what they were called, they were the only order that had 7 pieces......delicious! also another dish with rice, peppers, other vegis, beef and egg. Very good, huge portions. We have enough leftover for lunch tomorrow. Reasonably priced
Visiting Arvin, a cozy Mongolian cafe, turned out to be a heartwarming adventure. Their Suttei Tsai, a traditional Mongolian salted milk tea, was a standout experience. This unique blend of savory and comforting flavors was not just a drink; it was a delightful journey in every sip, offering a taste of Mongolia's rich culinary heritage.The menu at Arvin brought to life the essence of Mongolia, with each dish showcasing a passion for authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. The ambiance of the cafe added to its charm, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that felt like a little piece of Mongolia. The welcoming staff made the dining experience even more pleasant, ensuring a memorable meal from start to finish.In short, Arvin is a must-visit for those keen on exploring new and exciting culinary horizons. The Suttei Tsai alone is worth the trip, offering a glimpse into the unique tastes of Mongolia, while the rest of the menu promises a flavorful adventure that's sure to captivate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ovchuu
Incredibly delicious and cozy! I would give it not 5 stars, but 10, if I could :)Today was our first time here - but it’s already one of our favorite cafes, and we will definitely keep coming back again and again ☺️I recommend it to everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hope there opens new competetors. This place is a huge monopoly due to lack of competition. They never open on time. Their schedule on google is never accurate. The food is good though :(
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Delicious food! First time going to this place about 3 months back but forgot to do a review. Got the soup with beef and potatoes and the fried dumplings that look like empanadas/Jamaican beef patties. All were well seasoned and reminded me of flavors my mom used to cook. I was going to place an order for pick up but it's saying Temporarily Closed on Google so I called and the recording says the vm is full. Why?!!!??? EDIT 2.14.2024 The website says it's temporarily closed again, been there several times since my initial review, but the voice-mail is not full at least when I called. I was craving the dumplings ?
Atmosphere: 4
This was our first time trying Mongolian dishes.We were there on a Saturday evening. There was no one dining in. We got the place to ourselves. There were couple of takeout orders while we were there. The restaurant is not big inside but it was clean. We ordered the Buuz(steam dumplings). There was ten pieces in one order.The sharsan ovchuu is a brisket meat with vegetables and steams flatbread. We also got the huushuur(fried dumplings), tava tsuliin shol(sheep offal soup), and milk tea. All the food came out super hot and good. We didn't know their portion was so big. The steam and fried dumplings were super huge. We looked like we ordered food for four people. The meat in their dumplings were so flavorful. We had a lot of leftover to take home. If you are adventurous, the sheep offal soup was very tasty. Their milk tea was different from other milk tea. Their milk tea is salty, it is so getting new to try. Service was good. The owner or staff were nice. I would definitely go back to try other dishes.
Had the "fluffy dumplings" and a recommended soup and it was amazingIt did take some time, but would go
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Beef Soup, Dumplings
My husband and I came here for dine in.The owner is nice and recommended some dishes. We ordered fried dumplings, boiled (or steamed) beef with root vegetables, and beef soup with steam noodles. We like all the dishes and meat quality is so good! Price is around $17 per dish and the portion size is huge. Salty milk tea is complimentary for dine in customers. I had Mongolian food before when I traveled to Central Asia and from my opinion this place is authentic. Definitely will be coming back to try out more dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
11/18/23 - I finally got to try this place on a Saturday night around 6:45 pm. They close at 8 pm. We got the place to ourselves since every customer that came in, got take out. I also took a bunch of pictures since it was difficult trying to find the menu with English translations online. Service was fantastic, it was family owned and they were extremely nice. Prices were on the cheaper side. You get a humongous portion of food by the way, so I recommend using the leftovers as your meal for work the next 2-3 days. -milk tea 5/5 - very hot. It's not your typical milk tea. This version is more like a saltier broth that you drink on a cold day. $1 per person and they give you a lot.-huushuur - traditional Mongolian homestyle fried beef dumplings 5/5 - this is probably my favorite dish. Be careful when eating because it is extremely hot when you bite into it. Hold it upright so that the juice doesn't fall out, it's very flavorful when you eat it all together.-buuz - traditional steamed dumplings 5/5 - these will look different than the dumplings everyone is accustomed to. In the picture, you'll see they are folded differently. Meat inside is very delectable and succulent.-sharsan ovchuu - fried brisket meat with vegetables and steamed flatbread 5/5 - i recommend eating the meat with the fat, it gives it more flavor. You got potatoes and carrots with it. You tear the flatbread in pieces to eat it with everything else.-tavan tsuliin shol - sheep offal soup 5/5 - this is intestines so if you're squeamish then skip. If you're adventurous, this is one of the best soups I've ever had. They have blood sausage in it and it tasted very good with the broth. Normally I hate blood sausage after having it in Puerto Rico and Spain, but I love this version.
Very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Got takeout dumplings which are on the pricier side but trust me they are SO GOOD and VERY FILLING.Too much for 1 person in my opinion haha so I have yummy leftovers :)I love Mongolian food! This place is amazing for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
It sounds like Arvin restaurant is more popular for takeout, so I was worried about needing to dine in, but there were actually a lot of tables available - though they are pretty narrowly spaced. That said, we had the place all to ourselves at about 5pm on a Friday. Things seemed to be clean and tidy and the A/C was running, which is good, because everything is served to you piping hot.I ordered one type of dumpling (the traditional beef dumpling) and my husband ordered another (the flat kind of beef dumpling). This was a mistake, because each platter that arrived at our table could have easily fed like 6 people. So, think family style when you come here! That said, both types of dumpling were really good, though my husband and I each wound up preferring each other's pick.The traditional dumpling kind of reminded us of small panzerotti, but filled with with beef and soup broth. The flat dumpling kind of reminded me of a thicker savory crepe. It was filled with a thin beef patty, and no broth. The sauces suggested to us were ketchup, a distinct kind of soy sauce containing "lovage," and sriracha. We tried all three. The ketchup surprisingly paired well with both dumplings - really a lot better than you'd expect. Don't stick up your nose - give it a try!Traditionally, you'd eat this food with your hands, but they offered us a fork and knife. This was good, since everything was too hot to touch. They explained that the high heat is good for your heart.I was curious about their iteration of "milk tea." This was unlike any other kind of milk tea around. I have heard about this kind of thing on travel programs before. It is more savory, like soup broth. To imagine the flavor, start with a mug of piping hot water. Add a few diner creamers to it. Finally, top it with a generous helping of table salt, and stir. That is essentially the flavor. I am glad I ordered it once just to demystify it.We packed up two boxes of dumplings to go and share with different family members. Forearmed with this knowledge about the portion sizes, I would come back again. Indeed, I immediately thought that this might be a good choice for small house parties. Instead of ordering a plate of sandwiches or a pizza, you could order some of these dumplings for something different and feed a lot of people in the process!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5