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Within the upmarket Blue Mon Building is this elegant restaurant that's always busy with well-dressed folk here for hotpot. Order an array of raw…
Must-see restaurants in Ulaanbaatar
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Tucked behind the Wrestling Palace, this North Indian restaurant has consistently been one of the best restaurants in Ulaanbaatar for over 15 years. Each…
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Appropriately named Green Zone is a lush oasis, where plants seem to grow from walls and colourful, fresh ingredients appear in front of hungry diners…
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MexiKhan satisfies a broad selection of Latin American food cravings. Most are here for Tex-Mex classics such as burritos and tacos, but you can also opt…
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This North Korean restaurant delivers in the weirdness stakes, with its classic DRPK kitsch and a memorable stage performance held each evening at 8pm…
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Ruby Room serves up what could be Ulaanbaatar's best burgers. The simple menu offers a choice of seven juicy, supersized burgers, all served with fries…
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This upmarket Mongolian restaurant has walls lined with traditional antiques and old photos, and a menu of contemporary local cuisine. Expect stir-fried…
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Owner and Michigan native Darren has done his best to bring American heartland food to Ulaanbaatar. The speciality American breakfasts and bagels are the…
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Hidden behind an ugly facade is this popular bistro that does homemade pastas, pizzas, sandwiches and salads, all made with high-quality local and…
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Famous for being the first vegan restaurant in Mongolia, this place remains very popular for its consistently tasty and healthy food. The kitchen whips up…
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This Mongolian restaurant on the ground floor of the Kempinski Hotel has a reputation for offering some of the highest standard Mongol cuisine this side…
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At Merkuri food market, private vendors sell imported goods, meat, cheese, fruit and vegetables – easily the best selection of fresh food products in the…
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Since it first opened its doors in 1998, Millie's has been a favourite among expats seeking American comfort food. The owners – Daniel and Densmaa –…
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One of UB's best places to sample a feast of classic Mongolian dishes; try the khorkhog (lamb cooked on hot stone), khuushuur (meat pastries), buuz …
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Treat your taste buds to some gourmet Indian cuisine prepared by chefs from Uttarakhand. Try the delicious saag gosht (beef in spinach sauce) or murg…
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The soft lighting, cream-coloured walls and French art give this bistro a peaceful, romantic ambience. Try the lamb goulash or beef fillet, washed down…
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Among the numerous Chinese-style restaurants in Ulaanbaatar, this is one of the cleanest and most welcoming. The speciality here is steamed dumplings…
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While it's not particularly old, this fine-dining restaurant has an almost colonial air to it, with couch seating inside and a big porch overlooking the…
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This popular cafe's all-vegan menu offers a good variety of healthy and tasty dishes. Try the mogul (a veggie stir fry served on a sizzling platter), one…
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This chic city restaurant channels Manhattan with its low-lit contemporary decor, curved ceiling and smooth jazz. Steaks and seafood are the speciality,…
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This authentic Japanese cafe has a dedicated following who come for the simple curry lunches, fried chicken, ramen noodles, excellent cakes (try the…
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UB's first foray into a hipster-style eatery is this burger joint with exposed brick, low-hanging lamps, subway tiles and bench seating. As well as its…
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Another offering from the Modern Nomads empire is this atmospheric restaurant specialising in food from the Caucasus. Expect the likes of khachapuri …
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A popular city Japanese ramen bar featuring delicious spicy noodle broths; try one with sausage, a speciality of the house, and polish it off with a…
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Festooned with colourful umbrellas, Spicy Street is a vibrant bar and bistro that does a menu of burgers, pizza, wings, ribs and Korean barbecue. Grab a…
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A local favourite, this hotpot place gets a steady stream of patrons at its three locations – two on Seoul St and another branch diagonally opposite the…
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For something a bit different head to this Ukrainian restaurant for dumplings, chicken kiev and borscht, among other classics served in a kitschy setting…
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This popular little trattoria does tasty vegan Italian pastas and pizzas, using dairy-free and meatless toppings. There's other Western mains as well,…
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One the best places in town for Mongolian food. Try the excellent khuushuur or the guriltei shuul (flour soup).
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Located 80m east of the fire station is this cheap guanz (canteen) popular for its buuz (dumplings) and Mongolian mains.
Mongol National Khuushuur & Buuz
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This cute, better-than-average guanz (canteen) is decked out with ger-style furniture and black-and-white photos from the Mongolian countryside. Menu…
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A bona fide French bakery in Ulaanbaatar, Code surprises visitors with an excellent variety of breads, pastries, sandwiches and quiches. Pastas and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Hearty, delicious American diner food, featuring big breakfasts, bagel sandwiches and burgers in an unpretentious setting. There are some special items,…
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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…
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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…
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A long-time expat favourite eatery, Silk Road carries a subtle trans-Eurasian theme, with sprinklings of Indian, Central Asian and Mediterranean treats…
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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 …
