Must-see restaurants in Ulaanbaatar

  • Bull 3

    Ulaanbaatar

    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…

  • Hazara

    Ulaanbaatar

    Tucked behind the Wrestling Palace, this North Indian restaurant has consistently been one of the best restaurants in Ulaanbaatar for over 15 years. Each…

  • Green Zone

    Ulaanbaatar

    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…

  • MexiKhan

    Ulaanbaatar

    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…

  • Pyongyang Baek Hwa Restaurant

    Ulaanbaatar

    This North Korean restaurant delivers in the weirdness stakes, with its classic DRPK kitsch and a memorable stage performance held each evening at 8pm…

  • Ruby Room UB

    Ulaanbaatar

    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…

  • Mongolians

    Ulaanbaatar

    This upmarket Mongolian restaurant has walls lined with traditional antiques and old photos, and a menu of contemporary local cuisine. Expect stir-fried…

  • Khaan Deli Central

    Ulaanbaatar

    Owner and Michigan native Darren has done his best to bring American heartland food to Ulaanbaatar. The speciality American breakfasts and bagels are the…

  • Rosewood Kitchen + Enoteca

    Ulaanbaatar

    Hidden behind an ugly facade is this popular bistro that does homemade pastas, pizzas, sandwiches and salads, all made with high-quality local and…

  • Luna Blanca

    Ulaanbaatar

    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…

  • Tenger Restaurant

    Ulaanbaatar

    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…

  • Merkuri Market

    Ulaanbaatar

    At Merkuri food market, private vendors sell imported goods, meat, cheese, fruit and vegetables – easily the best selection of fresh food products in the…

  • Millie’s Espresso

    Ulaanbaatar

    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 –…

  • Modern Nomads 2

    Ulaanbaatar

    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 …

  • Namaste

    Ulaanbaatar

    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…

  • Le Bistro Français

    Ulaanbaatar

    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…

  • Oriental Treasure

    Ulaanbaatar

    Among the numerous Chinese-style restaurants in Ulaanbaatar, this is one of the cleanest and most welcoming. The speciality here is steamed dumplings…

  • Veranda

    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…

  • Loving Hut

    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…

  • Rock Salt

    Ulaanbaatar

    This chic city restaurant channels Manhattan with its low-lit contemporary decor, curved ceiling and smooth jazz. Steaks and seafood are the speciality,…

  • Sakura Bakery

    Ulaanbaatar

    This authentic Japanese cafe has a dedicated following who come for the simple curry lunches, fried chicken, ramen noodles, excellent cakes (try the…

  • Black Burger Factory

    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…

  • Caucasia

    Ulaanbaatar

    Another offering from the Modern Nomads empire is this atmospheric restaurant specialising in food from the Caucasus. Expect the likes of khachapuri …

  • Arig & Anya

    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…

  • Spicy Street

    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…

  • Bull

    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…

  • Opanas Ukrainian Cuisine

    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…

  • Bosco Verde

    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,…

  • Chairman

    Ulaanbaatar

    One the best places in town for Mongolian food. Try the excellent khuushuur or the guriltei shuul (flour soup).

  • Zochin Restaurant

    Zochin Cafe

    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…

  • Code Patisserie & Plus

    Ulaanbaatar

    A bona fide French bakery in Ulaanbaatar, Code surprises visitors with an excellent variety of breads, pastries, sandwiches and quiches. Pastas and…

  • California

    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…

  • Miko Sushi

    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…

  • Shilmel Buuz

    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…

  • Khaan Deli

    Ulaanbaatar

    Hearty, delicious American diner food, featuring big breakfasts, bagel sandwiches and burgers in an unpretentious setting. There are some special items,…

  • Deeldar's Cafe

    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…

  • Nayra Cafe

    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…

  • Silk Road

    Ulaanbaatar

    A long-time expat favourite eatery, Silk Road carries a subtle trans-Eurasian theme, with sprinklings of Indian, Central Asian and Mediterranean treats…

  • Modern Nomads

    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 …