What to eat during your trip to Ulaanbaatar? The first thing that comes to mind when we are traveling abroad is what to eat next. For the Mongolian case, in which the main diet consists of lamb and beef to endure a cold harsh climate, you may be afraid that foods would not sit well with you.
Well. no worries. Geru Travel presents you with the 10 best restaurants in Ulaanbaatar city.
1. Rosewood
Location: Seoul street, on the left side of Chin Wang Khanddorj’s palace museum.
With over 10 years of experience, an American chef, all of the servers can speak English fluently, the Rosewood restaurant is always busy with guests not only tourists but with locals too.
For the meals, they would serve a wide range of foods such as panini, burgers, steak, pasta, pizza, and for drinks, you can enjoy wine, cocktails, tea, and more.
They have their own butcher shop too.
2. Yu long
Location: Premium Palace Hotel, 15th Floor
If you love Chinese food, Yu Long is there for you. With many types of authentic Chinese food and large portions of meals, this is the most suitable restaurant to visit with friends and family or even business dinner with colleagues.
You can try the famous Beijing duck, grilled lamb ribs, and Chinese liquor.
3. Choijin temple restaurant
Location: on the right side of Choijin LAma temple museum.
With experienced staff, high-quality service, and of course delicious Mongolian and European food, Choijin Temple restaurant is for sure one of the best restaurants in Ulaanbaatar. From grilled salmon, marrow risotto to even Seafood Paella this restaurant will not disappoint you.
4. Hazara Indian restaurant
The Hazara, Indian Chain restaurant is the best Indian food restaurant in Ulaanbaatar. With the rich taste of Indian food, excellent service, even the interior design the Hazara restaurant is always sprawling with visitors.
5. Sakura Bakery & Restaurant
Location: in front of the state department store.
The small bakery and restaurant always have people lined in front of the door. Located in the center of the city and famous for delicious Japanese food, Sakura bakery and restaurant will not disappoint you. You may want to try fried chicken and ramen there.
6. LAVA
Location: Top floor of ICC Tower.
LAVArestaurant and lounge will give you chance to have 360 gradus view of Ulaanbaatar city with its interior that is made of glass from floor to roof. You can taste delicious food made by a European chef, and enjoy dance performances, live music show, and dance on a DJ set. Do not forget to try a barbeque meal which is made on hot lava stones too.
7. Takesan miso ramen
Location: Olympic residence, 3rd floor
The Real Miso Ramen in Ulaanbaatar city. With a Japanese chef and Japan-style service, the Takesan miso ramen will give you a real ramen taste. They make their own noodles with healthy and quality standards. You should try spicy miso tonkasu and tantanmen. Moreover karaage, dumplings are famous too.
8. The Bull Hot pot restaurant
Location: Seoul street
The best hot pot restaurant. One of the places every tourist visits when they are traveling in Mongolia the Bull hot pot restaurant has a modern interior and great service.
9. Veranda restaurant
Location: on the right side of Choijin lama temple museum
The veranda is a Mediterranean restaurant which is founded in 2006. If you love seafood and wine this is the go-to place. With its variety of foods and wine, Veranda will give a luxurious and delicious feeling.