Western Mongolia
Stepping into the Starbucks–styled surrounds of Ölgii's first coffee shop is a bit like finding a pub on Mars. They'll even whizz you up a caramel, cream…
Must-see restaurants in Western Mongolia
Western Mongolia
The top contender for date night in Uvs, with bow ties on the staff, chandeliers and a globetrotting menu that includes Greek salads (T6000), udon noodle…
Western Mongolia
Smartly dressed staff greet you with a smile at this Turkish–run outfit, the nicest restaurant in town by a steppe mile. After a long trip, a juicy shish…
Western Mongolia
Minj Hotel's bright, spotless restaurant serves local and international dishes but the menu is in Mongolian only. Frants takhia (T11,000, literally …
Western Mongolia
Tinted windows make this hotel restaurant's dining room rather dreary (or romantic, depending on your point of view), but the dishes really shine. 'Fresh…
Western Mongolia
Expect a warm, English–speaking welcome from Amarzaya, the owner of this homely cafe. She can brew you up a latte (T4000) or cappuccino using a Nespresso…
Western Mongolia
A massive selection of food and drinks (including decent imported wine and spirits), plus everything from Chinggis Khaan carpets to tents.
Western Mongolia
The speciality at this carnivore's paradise is a humongous sharing platter of meat. Called the grand neriin hool (T60,000) it's piled high with roast…
Western Mongolia
Run by the same crew behind Pamukkale, Ölgii's second cafe came just weeks after its first. Slurp barista coffee from a fancy machine, and choose from a…
Western Mongolia
Genuinely friendly staff and some delicious Kazakh and Mongolian favourites (plus a few Western dishes) make this place popular with both locals and…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
Western Mongolia
Service with a scowl at this no-frills guanz (canteen) opposite the market, serving Mongolian favourites including tasty khuushuur (mutton pancakes). Four…
Western Mongolia
A Mad Max–style maze of rusty metal containers, selling fresh veggies, staples and the region's famous watermelons. Also has a large covered meat market.
Western Mongolia
Shop here for vegetables and staples. There's also a row of guanzes (canteens) serving cheap buuz (mutton dumplings) and the like.
Western Mongolia
Well-stocked supermarket that is open late. There's a Golomt ATM inside. There's a greengrocer and several more supermarkets along the same street.
Western Mongolia
This Russian supermarket has a few treats you can't find elsewhere, such as dried fruits, peanut butter and champagne from the motherland.
Western Mongolia
Hotel restaurant with a well-stocked bar and a decent selection of Mongolian fare plus a few international standards. A stage occasionally hosts live…
