To maximize the amount of food one can fit in her bowl, compacting the meat with tongs is advisable.
Patrons can help themselves to as much beef, pork, chicken and turkey as can fit in their bowls.
After adding the desired combination of frozen meats, the next step is to add vegetables.
Alfonso Ramirez, 20, piles noodles and sauce on top of the meat and vegetables.
The combination of meat, vegetables and noodles is cooked together on top of a massive grill.
Jesus Alvarado, 24, cooks a sizable helping.
Thankfully, the finished product is served on a plate rather than the original overstuffed bowl.
Mongol BBQ is located in Westwood at 1064 Gayley Ave.