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The BD's Story: The Original Create-Your-Own Stir-Fry Since 1992

August 20, 2026

Guests building create-your-own bowls at BD's Mongolian Grill's fresh market bar

It started with one big grill

BD’s Mongolian Grill has been the original create-your-own stir-fry restaurant since 1992. The idea was simple and a little bit theatrical: hand you a bowl, open up a fresh market bar of vegetables, proteins, sauces, and spices, and let you build exactly the meal you’re craving — then cook it in front of you on a sizzling, round grill.

That interactive, made-your-way experience is still the heart of BD’s. No two bowls have to be alike, and half the fun is watching the chefs work the grill.

Chef-driven, and always evolving

In 2017, BD’s joined Dallas-based Mongolian Concepts alongside sister brands, and in 2021 the parent company brought on Gregg Majewski, former CEO of Jimmy John’s, as CEO. Since then, BD’s has leaned into quality — fresher ingredients, new sauces and flavors, and a lineup of exclusive, Chef-crafted Signature Stir-Fry bowls for guests who’d rather let the kitchen do the building.

Today BD’s is part of the Craveworthy Brands family, serving a full menu of bowls, ramen, starters, desserts, and craft cocktails from a full bar.

Two ways to eat, one BD’s experience

Come in and build your own from the market bar, or order a Signature bowl like Mongolian Beef or General Tso’s Chicken and let the chefs handle it. Either way, you get the fun, fresh, sure-to-Create-A-Stir experience BD’s has been known for since day one.

Frequently asked questions

When did BD's Mongolian Grill start?

BD's Mongolian Grill was established in 1992 as the original create-your-own stir-fry restaurant, where guests build a bowl at a fresh market bar and watch it cooked on a large grill.

What is BD's known for?

The create-your-own stir-fry experience: a fresh market bar of hand-chopped vegetables, premium proteins, sauces, and spices, cooked on a big round grill — plus chef-curated Signature bowls, ramen, starters, and a full bar.

Where can I try BD's?

Find your nearest BD's on the locations page and dine in, or order online for pickup, curbside, or delivery.

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