The nomadic nature of the Mongols prevented them from developing a sophisticated cuisine. Likewise, contact with different cultures and cuisines, from both Europe and Asia, did not alter the basic diet of the Mongols, which mainly consists of meat, dairy products and flour in various combinations. But while it may not be sophisticated, Mongolian cuisine does offer hearty, nourishing meals, perfect for surviving the harsh winters and nomadic lifestyle.

Although the ingredients may be limited, the Mongolians have perfected the cooking methods by utilising various techniques, including boiling, frying, drying, steaming and smoking.

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This Mongolian Restaurant Guide gives a background on the Mongolian cuisine, as well as indicating what types of meals or dishes you are likely to come across while you are visiting. At the bottom of the page we\'ve also listed some of the various restaurants and dining establishments that you may wish to try. Be sure to check out our Mongolia Shopping Guide too, for information about the best souvenirs and gifts to look for while in Mongolia.

Mongolia Food & Cuisine

Meat and dairy products are the primary ingredients in traditional Mongolian cuisine. These are provided directly by their animals, which include cattle, camels, horses, yaks, sheep and goats. Meat will normally either be cooked, used in dumplings or soups, or else dried, to be consumed during the long winters. A number of different beverages, as well as cheese and other similar products, are made from milk and cream.

The harsh weather and lifestyle of Mongolians have formed a diet which is quite at odds with that of an industrialized society. One main difference is the very high proportion of animal fat that is prevalent in the Mongolian diet. This is stored in the body, and is necessary to withstand the winter temperatures, which can go as low as -40 °C, as well as the regular, tough outdoor work. As such, it does not cause the health problems that it would in the western world.

Throughout the countryside, travellers will find yurts marked as \"Guanz\". These are basically simple restaurants that cook on a wok placed over a small stove. Animal dung is normally used as the heating material. The most common dish in rural areas is cooked mutton, and will often be served plain.

Others you may come across include:

- Buuz - meat-filled dumplings, generally steamed
- Bansh - dumplings boiled in water
- Khuushuur - dumplings which are deep fried in mutton fat
- Khorkhog - pieces of mutton, cooked with vegetables in a sealed milk can over preheated stones
- Boodog - similar to Khorkhog, except cooked in a stomach cavity of a goat
- Urum - clotted cream
- Byaslag - cheese
- Arrul - dried curds
- Mongol Arkhi - milk liquour

Airag, which is fermented mare's milk, is the national and most prominent drink in Mongolia. Salted milk tea, known as Suutei Tsai, is a common, everyday beverage.

Restaurants List

Los Bandidos Restaurant

Mexican and Indian cuisine.

Type : Mexican and Indian

Address : Baga toiruu, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Phone : 976-11-314167

Email : pawanmudgil@yahoo.com

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 22:00

BD's Mongolian Barbeque

BD's Mongolian Barbeque © is the world's number one. Create Your Own Stir-Fry restaurant concept, where the guests choose their own ingredients from a great variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, salads, sauces and spices. The food is then prepared by master grillers on a 600° 7-foot grill.

Type : Mongolian Traditional and International

Address : West of Ayanchin Outfitters, 3 khoroo, Seoul street 9, Sukhbaatar district

Phone : 976-11-311191

Fax : 976-11-311179

Email : nomadichouse@mongol.net

Website : http://www.bdsmongolianbarbeque.com

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 22:00

Chinggis Restaurant

Excellent service, comfortable environment. National and group Live Music.

Type : Mongolian and European

Address : Chinggis restaurant, Chingeltei district, Sukhbaatar street, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Phone : 976-11-325820

Fax : 976-11-325157

Email : chinggis_beer@mongol.net

Website : www.chinggisbeer.com

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 23:00

Mr. Wang Restaurant

Mr. Wang restaurant currently has 2 branches in Daeton, Korea, 2 branches in Mongolia and a special branch in Beijing, China. With more than 30 types of Chinese dumplings, Mr. Wang restaurant offers many kinds of meal which are famous among Mongolians, such as Isharyus, fried ribs, cast iron roasted meat and Korean national foods which include jajamin, jampun, sangamsali, tansui etc.

Type : Chinese

Address : Bayan-Zurkh district, 1st floor of Chinggis Khan hotel

Phone : 976-11-325319

Fax : 976-11-325339

Email : anuk@magic.net.mn

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 20:00

Casablanca Restaurant

Less formal than the Wine House, Casablanca is the perfect venue to relax with friends and colleagues. The bar is cozy but vibrant, and in summer you can sit outside in the sun and watch the world go by. Casablanca is as cosmopolitan as the people who frequent it, offering cuisine from around the world.

Type : European

Address : Sukhbaatar district, 2 khoroo, Bayangol hotel building

Phone : 976-11-312255

Fax : 976-11-326880

Email : info@bayangolhotel.mn

Website : www.bayangolhotel.mn

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 22:00

Chez Bernard cafe

We also have a catering service. Snacks and mini-cakes are supplied to, amongst others, the American and German Embassies.

Type : European

Address : Chingeltei district, Peace Avenue, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Phone : 976-11-324622

Email : info@happycamel.com

Website : www.happycamel.com

Pizza Della Casa

After getting a degree in Germany and Italy and becoming a professional as a food specialist, one of the founders of the restaurant, Mr. Ganbold, decided to open a unique Italian restaurant in Mongolia based on his professional knowledge and experience. "Della Casa" is an Italian phrase which means "Home food". In other words, the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of Pizza della Casa will make you feel like you're at home. The exclusiveness of Pizza della Casa restaurant offers you the chance to taste the best Italian food, and 40 different types of world famous cocktails prepared by real professionals. Around 40-50 percent of the customers are foreigners, while in summer time the percentage rises up to 70 percent.

Type : Italian and European

Address : Road Peace (West to the Palace of Peace and Friendship), Chingeltei microdistrict, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Phone : 976-11-324114

Opening hours : 12:00 to to 23:00

Broadway Restaurant

Korean and Mongolian cuisine.

Type : Korean and Mongolian

Address : Bayangol district, opposite Achlal department store, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Phone : 976-95252124

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 23:00

Da-Huree Restaurant

Game meat.

Type : Mongolian

Address : Urt Tsagaan, Tourist St, 1st floor of Mongol News building

Phone : 976-11-317672

Fax : 976-11-317672

Email : info@ubhotel.mn

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 22:00

Ikh Mongol Restaurant

Original Mongolian draft beer and food.

Type : Mongolian European

Address : Sukhbaatar district, Seoul street, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Phone : 976-11-320450

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 23:00

Khan Buuz Fast Food

Mongolian cuisine only, mostly serve buuz.

Type : Mongolian Traditional fast food

Address : All parts of Ulaanbaatar

Phone : 976-11-326536

Opening hours : 00:00 to to 23:00

Beijing Duck Restaurant

Chinese cuisine.

Type : Chinese

Address : Sukhbaatar district, 8 khoroo, Baga toiruu, apartment-29, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Phone : 976-11-313025

Opening hours : 10:00 to to 22:00

Bangkok Restaurant

Thai and Chinese cuisine.

Type : Thailand

Address : Sukhbaatar district, 1 khoroo, Union of Mongolian Arts building, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Phone : 976-11-330476

Fax : 976-11-320138

Opening hours : 11:00 to to 22:00

Black Pearl Restaurant

The Black Pearl Restaurant is located in the heart of the city only a 5-minute walking distance from Sukhbaatar central square. The state-of-the-art designed restaurant can receive up to 50 - 60 visitors. There are three types of V.I.P. rooms in the restaurant each having a different characteristic.

The Black Pearl Restaurant is suitable for every visitor, best for happy couples. The main hall is divided into two areas by an artfully designed rock wall. The interior of the restaurant creates a grand style together with a warm mood of a mixture of classic and modern style.

You can enjoy a great choice of old and new world wines while you relax in a gentle live music. You can't miss the delicious cocktails made by the restaurant's experienced bartender. In The Black Pearl Restaurant you will feel an atmosphere of world class dining service.

Type : European & Mongolian Traditional Meals

Address : Baga Toiruu Street, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Phone : 976 - 70110506; 976 - 11 - 311283

Email : restaurant@blackpearl.mn

Opening hours : 12:00 to to 23:00

Restaurants in Mongolia

Although the ingredients may be limited, the Mongolians have perfected the cooking methods by utilising various techniques, including boiling, frying, drying, steaming and smoking.

Mongolia Food & Cuisine

Restaurants List

Los Bandidos Restaurant

BD's Mongolian Barbeque

Chinggis Restaurant

Mr. Wang Restaurant

Casablanca Restaurant

Chez Bernard cafe

Pizza Della Casa

Broadway Restaurant

Da-Huree Restaurant

Ikh Mongol Restaurant

Khan Buuz Fast Food

Beijing Duck Restaurant

Bangkok Restaurant

Black Pearl Restaurant

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