Western Mongolia
Service with a scowl at this no-frills guanz (canteen) opposite the market, serving Mongolian favourites including tasty khuushuur (mutton pancakes). Four…
Must-see restaurants in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar
This shop sells imported food products from the US, including sauces, canned vegetables and dried fruit. Has a good (but pricey) fruit and veg section,…
Ulaanbaatar
Opposite the State Department Store is this local 24-hour fast food–style chain serving up Mongolian fare, including its eponymous buuz (steamed dumplings…
Ulaanbaatar
In summer from about noon through the evening, you can get shashlik (meat kebabs) served in tents outside the State Department Store, a true taste of…
Mongolia
There will be few surprises with the mutton-heavy menu at the Tansag Hotel's on-site restaurant, but they do serve a decent kimchi soup.
Mörön
This well-stocked supermarket is a good place to fill up on supplies before heading north to Khövsgöl Nuur and points beyond.
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.
Mongolia
The daily market, behind the Khutagt Ekh Datsan, is lively and friendly and, as this is a border town, well stocked.
Mongolia
Just across from the town's market is this popular little restaurant with booth seating and beautifully presented Mongolian mains. There's a bar here, too.
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.
Mongolia
Gun Bulag Zoog offers a few Chinese dishes, along with beer and karaoke. It's along the street that runs from the northwest corner of the square.
Mongolia
This well-stocked supermarket is a good self-catering option. Across the street from the bus station.
Mongolia
A casual pub-style hang-out with booth seating, foosball table and live music to go with a menu of pizzas, Mongolian dishes and cheap beer.
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.
Mongolia
This well-stocked grocery store is a good place to load up on supplies before heading off to the trackless steppes of Dornod.
Mongolia
The grocery store here (located in the basement) is a great spot for self-caterers to stock up on supplies.
Ulaanbaatar
On the walk up to the war memorial on Zaisan Hill are these half-dozen food stalls serving up cheap, filling and tasty traditional Mongolian dishes…
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…
