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Mongolian Barbecue Sønderborg (Restaurant Djengis Khan)

Lively open-grill buffet in central Sønderborg where you compose your own Mongolian and Chinese dishes and watch them sizzle to life on a giant circular grill.

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Set on Store Rådhusgade in the heart of Sønderborg, Mongolian Barbecue (Restaurant Djengis Khan) is a bustling Asian buffet house known for its open grill concept and generous selection of Mongolian and Chinese dishes. Guests pile plates high with raw meats, seafood, vegetables and sauces before handing them to the chefs, who flash-fry everything on a large sizzling grill. With more than 100 combinations, a dessert and ice-cream buffet, and a walled garden for alfresco dinners in summer, it is a casual, family-friendly choice for relaxed evenings out.

A brief summary to Mongolian Barbecue

  • Store Rådhusgade 13, Sønderborg, 6400, DK
  • +4574432899
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  • Duration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours
  • Mid ranged
  • Environment icon Indoor
  • Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
  • Monday 5 pm-10 pm
  • Tuesday 5 pm-10 pm
  • Wednesday 5 pm-10 pm
  • Thursday 5 pm-10 pm
  • Friday 5 pm-10 pm
  • Saturday 5 pm-10 pm
  • Sunday 5 pm-10 pm

Local tips

  • Arrive near opening time for the freshest buffet selection and shorter waits at the grill, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings.
  • Start with a small first plate to test sauce combinations and heat levels before committing to a fully loaded second round.
  • If you have food allergies or need vegetarian-friendly options, speak with staff before loading your plate so they can advise on safe choices.
  • Leave room for the ice-cream buffet and classic Asian-style desserts, a highlight for kids and anyone with a sweet tooth.
  • Consider booking ahead for larger groups or weekend celebrations, as the restaurant is a popular choice for parties and family gatherings.
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Open-grill dining in the heart of Sønderborg

Mongolian Barbecue, also known as Restaurant Djengis Khan, sits just off Sønderborg’s main pedestrian streets, drawing you in with the glow of its open kitchen and the hum of conversation. Inside, the space feels warm and informal: polished wooden tables, soft lighting and the constant hiss of a hot grill underlining that this is a place built around food rather than formality. The buffet islands are the focal point, heaped with fresh ingredients and flanked by the broad circular grill where chefs work almost theatrically. Unlike a conventional restaurant where dishes arrive pre-plated, here you move through the counters with an empty plate and a sense of possibility. The atmosphere is relaxed but energetic, a mix of families, couples and groups of friends weaving between tables and buffet stations, all with the same mission: to build their perfect bowl.

Build-your-own bowls and sizzling flavours

The house speciality is the Mongolian-style barbecue: you choose from several kinds of meat, seafood, noodles and seasonal vegetables, then top everything with your preferred sauces and spices. There are usually options like chicken, pork, beef, lamb, seafood mixes and surimi, alongside crisp vegetables and different noodle styles, so you can go light and green or full-on carnivorous in a single visit. Once your plate is loaded, you pass it to the grill chef, who spreads the ingredients over the hot steel surface. In a few minutes, with plenty of steam and clatter, your selection is cooked and returned to you, infused with smoky heat and the sauce you picked. Because you control the combinations, it is just as easy to keep things mild and sweet as it is to go for garlic-heavy, chilli-laced stir-fries.

Buffet abundance from starters to ice cream

While the open grill is the star, the wider buffet delivers the sense of abundance this place is known for. Alongside the raw ingredients for the barbecue there are prepared Chinese-inspired dishes such as stir-fried vegetables, chicken in curry sauce, crispy bites and simple sides like fries or rice, ideal for less adventurous eaters or younger diners who prefer familiar options. Dessert is handled with the same all-you-can-assemble spirit. There is typically an ice-cream buffet where you can mix scoops, sauces and toppings into a personalised sundae, along with simple sweets like pancakes or banana desserts. It is straightforward, fun and designed to appeal as much to children as to adults finishing a leisurely meal.

Casual evenings, groups and celebrations

Mongolian Barbecue is very much an evening place: doors open late afternoon and service runs into the night, making it a natural choice for unhurried dinners after a day exploring Sønderborg. The layout and buffet concept lend themselves well to larger tables, so it is often used for birthdays, family gatherings and informal celebrations where people can eat at their own pace and go back for another plate whenever they like. Despite the lively mood, the setting remains comfortable rather than rowdy. Background music, the rhythmic scrape of spatulas on metal and the murmur of conversations create a constant buzz. Staff move between tables topping up drinks, clearing plates and answering questions about sauces or ingredients, while the grill chefs add a touch of theatre every time a new plate hits the heat.

Seasonal garden and a touch of Asia in Sønderjylland

In warmer months, one of the restaurant’s quieter charms appears: a walled garden where you can dine outdoors but still feel enclosed and sheltered from the street. With overhead sky and the scent of grilled food drifting from inside, it becomes a cosy courtyard that extends the dining room into the open air. The restaurant has been part of the local scene for years, giving Sønderborg a distinctly Asian flavour right in its historic centre. It combines Chinese and Mongolian barbecue traditions with a Danish sense of hygge: hearty portions, an unfussy setting and the pleasure of lingering over multiple rounds of food with people you enjoy. Whether you are experimenting with new flavour combinations or returning to a favourite sauce mix, the experience is as much about participation as it is about what ends up on your plate.

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