Must-see restaurants in 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…

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

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 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…

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 serves up what could be Ulaanbaatar's best burgers. The simple menu offers a choice of seven juicy, supersized burgers, all served with fries…

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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 –…

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 …

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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