MongoliaRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Mongolia: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Modern Nomads

CUISINE:MONGOLIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BUUZ

Modern Nomads feels warm and grounded, with carved wood, felt textures, and the calm rhythm of a ger. The table leans into Mongoliaโ€™s pasture culture, with lamb, dairy, wild herbs, and handmade noodles carrying the meal.

Must Try:Buuz
02

The Bull Hotpot Restaurant

CUISINE:MONGOLIAN HOT POT
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:INDIVIDUAL MUSHROOM BROTH HOTPOT

Must Try:Individual Mushroom Broth Hotpot
03

Namaste Restaurant

CUISINE:INDIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BUTTER CHICKEN

Must Try:Butter Chicken
04

Veranda Restaurant

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:MUSHROOM TRUFFLE RISOTTO

Veranda sits above central Ulaanbaatar, with warm wood, candlelight, and views toward Choijin Lama Temple Museum. The room feels calm and adult, a polished pause from the city's hard weather.

Must Try:Mushroom Truffle Risotto
05

Hazara Restaurant

CUISINE:NORTH INDIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:BUTTER CHICKEN

Must Try:Butter Chicken
06

Millie's Espresso

ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
MUST TRY:MOCHA COFFEE
SPECIALTY:BREAKFAST ESPRESSO BAR
CROWD:LIVELY

Must Try:Breakfast espresso bar
07

Grand Khaan Irish Pub

SETTING:INDOOR
DRESS:SMART-CASUAL
VENUE:LIVE-MUSIC
MUSIC:OPEN-FORMAT
ENERGY LEVEL:LIVELY

Grand Khaan Irish Pub feels like Ulaanbaatar after business hours, warm wood, brass taps, and packed tables. The room is loud in the right way, with live music, televised sport, and steady glasses moving across the bar. Outside, the city can feel severe at night, but inside the mood is open and social.

08

Rosewood Kitchen + Enoteca

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

Rosewood Kitchen + Enoteca sits on Seoul Street with a calm, urban dining room. The mood is warm, polished, and relaxed without feeling staged. Plates lean rustic Italian, with bright vegetables, fresh bread, and careful sauces.

Must Try:Eggplant Parmigiana
09

Silk Road Bar & Grill

CUISINE:INTERNATIONAL
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:SALMON RISOTTO

Must Try:Salmon Risotto
10

Naadam

CUISINE:INTERNATIONAL
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:TERIYAKI SALMON SPINACH SALAD

Must Try:Teriyaki Salmon Spinach Salad
11

Choijin Temple Restaurant

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:BONE MARROW RISOTTO

Choijin Temple Restaurant sits beside the old temple museum in central Ulaanbaatar. The room feels polished but grounded, with warm wood, soft light, and calm city energy. Plates arrive with clean lines, bright sauces, and a confident modern rhythm.

Must Try:Bone Marrow Risotto
12

Luna Blanca

CUISINE:VEGAN MONGOLIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:VEGAN BUUZ

Luna Blanca sits near Sukhbaatar Square with a calm, spare room and a serious kitchen. The mood is quiet, urban, and practical, built around plant-based food in a meat-heavy country.

Must Try:Vegan Buuz
13

Mongolianโ€™s Restaurant Shangri La Mall

CUISINE:MONGOLIAN
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:LAMB KHORKHOG

Must Try:Lamb Khorkhog
14

Hutong Restaurant

CUISINE:CHINESE
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:BEIJING DUCK

Hutong Restaurant sits inside Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar with dark wood, soft light, and a disciplined dining room. The mood is polished but not loud, built for slow meals above the city. Plates arrive with clean lines, deep sauces, and the scent of wok heat.

Must Try:Beijing Duck
15

Los Bandidos

CUISINE:MEXICAN INDIAN
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:BUTTER CHICKEN

Must Try:Butter Chicken
16

Cafรฉ Park Restaurant

CUISINE:INTERNATIONAL
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:ALL-DAY BUFFET

Must Try:All-Day Buffet
17

The Green Zone

ATMOSPHERE:GARDEN
MUST TRY:MOCHA
SPECIALTY:FRENCH BAKERY CAFE
CROWD:LIVELY

Must Try:French bakery cafe
18

KK Restaurant & Lounge

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:SEAFOOD PAELLA

Must Try:Seafood Paella