Must-see restaurants in Ulan-Ude

  • Orda

    Ulan-Ude

    An aspiring centre of Buryat cultural renaissance, the 'Horde' elevates coarse nomad cuisine to haute levels. Yes, it is largely meat with more meat and…

  • Baatarai Urgöö

    Ulan-Ude

    This yurt complex in the Verkhnyaya Berezovka suburb is a great lunch spot after a visit to the Ethnographical Museum. Take a seat in the main tent and…

  • Shenekhenskiye Buuzy

    Ulan-Ude

    This heritage wooden izba painted in a rather psychedelic shade of green is a local institution run by Buryats who have been returning from Chinese exile…

  • Shashlykoff

    Ulan-Ude

    A nationwide chain run by a national culinary show celebrity, Shashlykoff wins the battle for the hearts and stomachs of young Buryatians with the simple…

  • Modern Nomads

    Ulan-Ude

    Clean-cut and very popular Mongolian place, good for a quick snack and a beer or for a full-blown dinner splurge costing thousands. Meat features heavily…

  • Myasoroob

    Ulan-Ude

    Lumbersexual butchers seduce Buryatiya with nine kinds of gourmet burgers, craft beer and their trademark ginger mors (berry drink). A nice place for a…

  • Chay Khana

    Ulan-Ude

    This high-perched Uzbek restaurant has a triangular cushion-scattered dining space, trendy oriental fabrics and a menu of exotic plov, grilled meats and…

  • Intalia

    Ulan-Ude

    Hidden in a quiet courtyard off the main pedestrian drag, this lovely trattoria treats visitors to competently cooked, if standard, Italian fare as well…

  • Viva Italia

    Ulan-Ude

    An 1980s Italian pop soundtrack, a long, ambitious and slightly overpriced menu of Appenine fare (stick to the pizzas), a European-style lounge and almost…