"Remember the Mongolian BBQ craze of the late 90s? If you miss it as much as we do, head to Big Wok in Manhattan Beach. The long-standing spot has the same setup as the chains did: you pick the type of bowl (ranging from $10 for kids to around $20 for a combo with rice and flatbread), then head up to the grill and tell the chef exactly what you want. Pick any combination of meat, vegetables, noodles, and sauces, and if you end up hating your creation, just head back up and try it again. And you know the rule—no leftovers taken home. $19.95 per person for lunch, $21.95 per person for dinner. Children under 12 are $11.95 at lunch, $13.95 at dinner." - garrett snyder, brant cox, cathy park, sylvio martins