Ulaanbaatar
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…
Must-see restaurants in Mongolia
Mongolia
It's a tad dark and dingy, but Arvai is the best place for a feed in Zuunmod. There's booth seating, friendly staff and a menu of tasty Mongolian dishes…
Mongolia
A short drive from the Chinggis Khan monument, this tourist resort is notable for growing sea buckthorn (known for its medicinal properties). The berry is…
Ulaanbaatar
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…
Mongolia
Whether you're in the mood for traditional Mongolian dishes or a cheeseburger, this upmarket hotel-restaurant is your best bet for a nice meal on the town…
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…
Mongolia
This branch of the popular Modern Nomads chain restaurant is a breath of fresh air in a town where, frankly, good eateries are thin on the ground. If you…
Mongolia
Pop into this hang-out for spicy Chinese pork, ginger-inflected stir-fries or just about anything plucked from an enormous menu that specialises in…
Ulaanbaatar
This chic city restaurant channels Manhattan with its low-lit contemporary decor, curved ceiling and smooth jazz. Steaks and seafood are the speciality,…
Ulaanbaatar
This authentic Japanese cafe has a dedicated following who come for the simple curry lunches, fried chicken, ramen noodles, excellent cakes (try the…
Ulaanbaatar
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…
Arvaikheer Palace Hotel Restaurant
Mongolia
Arvaikheer's smartest restaurant is on the ground floor of its best hotel, with a fabulous range of Mongolian and pan-Asian dishes, including soups,…
The Gobi
On the train station platform is this branch of the dependable canteen chain, Khan Buuz. No English menu, but some photos to point at. Does buuz …
The Gobi
With great views of the town and the distant mountains, this 7th-floor restaurant and bar is undeniably attractive, and the food is tasty and well…
The Gobi
The larger of Bayankhongor City's markets, the Black Market is a good place to go looking for guanz (canteens) selling buuz (mutton dumplings) and…
Mongolia
Hidden behind a dreary facade is this Korean restaurant doing spicy chicken dishes, with the usual bibimbap, bulgogi and grilled-meat options served on…
The Gobi
Bayankhongor's best supermarket offers a minor selection of hearty produce (beetroots, onions, potatoes, cucumbers, peppers, cabbage and apples) along…
The Gobi
Clean and friendly, this local favourite doles out excellent Mongolian dishes; they recommend the bainshte shöl (dumpling soup). Ask for the English menu …
The Gobi
Gurvantes' only restaurant is also a truck stop serving drivers of coal and mineral freight heading to and from China. It's set in a log cabin outside the…
Mongolia
The place to come if you want to splurge on a fancy meal, with its posh Morin Khuur restaurant and classy outdoor terrace bistro that overlooks the river;…
The Gobi
The smaller of Bayankhongor City's markets, the Central Market is behind Soyombo restaurant. Nearby you'll find a number of guanz (canteens) selling buuz …
The Gobi
One of a handful of eateries on the main plaza adjacent to the train station. They do dumpling soup, fried dumplings, a range of classic Mongolian beef…
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…
Ulaanbaatar
Another offering from the Modern Nomads empire is this atmospheric restaurant specialising in food from the Caucasus. Expect the likes of khachapuri …
Mongolia
Though Texans are about as common in Darkhan as Mongolians who can't ride a horse, the menu at this dark-wood, modern bar features plenty of burgers,…
Ulaanbaatar
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…
The Gobi
Choose among an extensive selection of Mongolian dishes served in a modern and gleaming dining room. There's no English in the menu, but there are…
Ulaanbaatar
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…
The Gobi
One of the more popular guanz (canteens) in town, this place has the added attraction of a photo menu. Popular dishes include the fried mutton rib plate …
Mongolia
The usual Mongolian suspects – dumplings and animal protein – are staples here. The hotel restaurant does a mean plate of fried liver, and serve decent…
The Gobi
The halfway decent restaurant at Entum Hotel is popular among locals and offers a range of Western, Chinese and Mongolian meals explained with an English…
Mongolia
This hotel restaurant probably has the most diverse menu in town, supplementing the usual Mongolian slate of grilled and roasted meats and dumplings with…
The Gobi
This clean and friendly guanz (canteen) knocks out all the usuals: buuz (dumplings), khuushuur (fried mutton pancakes), tsuivan (fried noodles). No…
Mongolia
Popular restaurant near the town square gets packed at lunchtime with locals. The extensive picture menu features hearty soups, good dumplings and meat…
The Gobi
The newest supermarket in town. They have the same limited produce that you can expect at any similar market outside UB, but they do have some tasty…
Mongolia
This once humble eatery has undergone a major facelift to be transformed into a rather flash restaurant upstairs. It does mostly Mongolian cuisine, and…
The Gobi
Set on the 1st floor of the hotel of the same name, this up-scale dining room does tasty Chinese fare. The price tag is relatively high, but the setting…
Mongolia
A branch of this ever-popular chain restaurant is one of the most popular dining fixtures in Erdenet, bringing you large portions of Mongolian dishes,…
Ulaanbaatar
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…
Ulaanbaatar
For something a bit different head to this Ukrainian restaurant for dumplings, chicken kiev and borscht, among other classics served in a kitschy setting…
