The Gobi
The picture menu with English translations lays out all your options – salads, spaghetti, risotto, vegetable curry, Chinese hotpot and a bunch of Korean…
Must-see restaurants in Mongolia
Mörön
One of Mörön's more popular offerings, Jargalan has plenty of delicious Korean hot pots and Mongolian variations on fried mutton. There are a few tasty…
Mörön
The menu at this standby consists mostly of solid Mongolian standards, but exotica comes in the form of a few salads, excellent kimchi soup and even …
Mongolia
This cute cafe and bakery serves up pizzas, pastas, tasty cakes and other baked goods. There's an attached pub where you can sink a drink; it's open until…
Ulaanbaatar
This popular little trattoria does tasty vegan Italian pastas and pizzas, using dairy-free and meatless toppings. There's other Western mains as well,…
Mongolia
For those who've endured a long, dusty day in the car, this Western-style pub is a bit of a godsend, with a menu of international and Mongolian mains to…
Mongolia
In the hotel of the same name, this place serves large portions of tasty Chinese dishes; expect such exotica as black fungus and ribs.
The Gobi
The newest of the town's supermarkets, it offers a few fresh fruit options, and plenty of breads, instant noodles, and other snacks for self caterers.
The Gobi
An inviting diner off the main square with a photo menu above the counter where you order. Choose among typical Mongolian soup and noodle dishes.
Mongolia
This cute little cafe is popular with the young and hip Mongolian set, who come for iced coffee drinks, baked goods and similar fare.
Ulaanbaatar
One the best places in town for Mongolian food. Try the excellent khuushuur or the guriltei shuul (flour soup).
The Gobi
A department store, notable for the street-level grocery store stocked with above-average (for Mongolia) produce options.
Mongolia
Mongolian noodles and dumplings share a menu with goulash and a few other Russian-style meals.
Ulaanbaatar
Located 80m east of the fire station is this cheap guanz (canteen) popular for its buuz (dumplings) and Mongolian mains.
Mongol National Khuushuur & Buuz
Ulaanbaatar
This cute, better-than-average guanz (canteen) is decked out with ger-style furniture and black-and-white photos from the Mongolian countryside. Menu…
Ulaanbaatar
A bona fide French bakery in Ulaanbaatar, Code surprises visitors with an excellent variety of breads, pastries, sandwiches and quiches. Pastas and…
Ulaanbaatar
Given it's always packed, this is seemingly one of Ulaanbaatar’s most popular restaurants, with a long menu featuring everything from burgers, pizzas and…
Ulaanbaatar
Miko is a neighbourhood sushi bar where you can grab a seat in front of the chef and watch him work his magic. An English-language menu with photos helps…
Ulaanbaatar
This small guanz (canteen), with plastic tablecloths and bare walls, may not have much atmosphere, but it's well known for serving some of the best buuz…
Ulaanbaatar
Hearty, delicious American diner food, featuring big breakfasts, bagel sandwiches and burgers in an unpretentious setting. There are some special items,…
Ulaanbaatar
In a land renowned for its meat-heavy diet, there sure are a lot of vegetarian options in UB – and this cafe is another shining example. It features a…
Ulaanbaatar
The Latin music playing in the background, ochre-painted walls and contemporary artwork make for a pleasant welcome when entering this laid-back cafe. It…
Western Mongolia
The most interesting thing on the menu at this small restaurant inside the hotel is a riff on the ubiquitous khuushuur pancakes (T1000) filled not with…
Western Mongolia
Well regarded by Uvs locals, this humongous restaurant feels a little soulless, but the professional kitchen turns out servicable salads (with real…
Western Mongolia
A reliable choice for filling Mongolian chow plus a good selection of chicken dishes. Also has a vegetarian take on khuushuur (fried mutton pancakes)…
Ulaanbaatar
A long-time expat favourite eatery, Silk Road carries a subtle trans-Eurasian theme, with sprinklings of Indian, Central Asian and Mediterranean treats…
Mongolia
A pan-Asian menu of stir-fries and finger foods features prominently at this smart lounge, incongruously located on the ground floor of the semi-ratty…
Mongolia
Simple, but excellent-value menu containing mostly Mongolian dishes, but also salads, fried chicken and vegetarian stew. There's roadside terrace seating…
Ulaanbaatar
One of five branches of this Mongolian chain, serving tasty local food in an upscale cafe atmosphere. Try a Mongolian milk tea or plate of khuushuur …
Western Mongolia
Pair your meaty Mongolian fare with fresh salad dishes at this cosy restaurant attached to the hotel of the same name. It can also serve up a roast leg of…
Mongolia
This clean little canteen is popular with the locals, who also come here in the evening for drinks and karaoke (hello, disco ball!). If you're in need of…
Ulaanbaatar
On the ground floor of the State Department Store is one of the city's best stocked supermarkets. It has a good range of Western and Mongolian staples,…
Western Mongolia
A safe bet, this hotel restaurant serves up barbecued chicken, beef stew and fried fish along with a range of traditional Mongolian dishes. It also has a…
Ulaanbaatar
Cooking up wok-fried street-food-style noodles from Thailand, Singapore and Japan, Wok n Roll is a solid choice on Peace Ave. There are beers on tap,…
Mongolia
A warm, friendly canteen that opens earlier than most for breakfast. It serves buuz (T600 per dumpling), goulash (T3500), various soups (from T2500) and…
Western Mongolia
Opened by a Kazakh chef who earned his toque at an Indian restaurant in UB, the family-sized offerings here include mildly spiced biryanis, jalfrezis and…
Mongolia
Centrally located joint popular with locals for its heaped portions of Mongolian classics. Outside of summer, the restaurant has limited lunch and dinner…
Ulaanbaatar
This small restaurant offers tasty, high-quality Japanese food at reasonable prices. Try the udon soup served in a small metal pot or add a side of…
