Guidebook for Ulaanbaatar
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in Ulaanbaatar. The Chef is from Boston and pushes the limits of the gastronomic scene in the city. Great for brunch on weekends.
39 locals recommend
Rosewood Kitchen + Enoteca
One of the best restaurants in Ulaanbaatar. The Chef is from Boston and pushes the limits of the gastronomic scene in the city. Great for brunch on weekends.
A great unpretentious restaurant, serving delicious salads, sandwiches and cakes. Everything is made with heart, and the places has a very unique vibe.
Green Zone
A great unpretentious restaurant, serving delicious salads, sandwiches and cakes. Everything is made with heart, and the places has a very unique vibe.
Amazing Udon noodle soup. Fantastic curry. Don't miss the cream puffs and the cheesecake too. It can get very busy though, so make sure you get there early!
38 locals recommend
Sakura Bakery
Prime Minister Tserendorj StreetAmazing Udon noodle soup. Fantastic curry. Don't miss the cream puffs and the cheesecake too. It can get very busy though, so make sure you get there early!
Very good restaurant all-around. Great burgers and steaks especially. Good value.
13 locals recommend
California
100 Сөүлийн ГудамжVery good restaurant all-around. Great burgers and steaks especially. Good value.
Good Italian restaurant known for its constant quality and above-average service. They also have a good selection of wine. In summer, it is advisable to book ahead. Ask for a place on the terrace.
8 locals recommend
Veranda
С.Жамъян Гүнгийн ГудамжGood Italian restaurant known for its constant quality and above-average service. They also have a good selection of wine. In summer, it is advisable to book ahead. Ask for a place on the terrace.
Drinks & Nightlife
Revolution bar and grill
A very popular bar with expats and locals alike.
Claims to be the first pub opened in Ulaanbaatar. It has a good atmosphere, and the prices are reasonable.
Dublin irish pub
Seoul StreetClaims to be the first pub opened in Ulaanbaatar. It has a good atmosphere, and the prices are reasonable.
Sightseeing
One of the places not to miss during your stay in Ulaanbaatar. It is very peaceful and a little uphill so you can also have a good view on the city. You can also see the monks pray and go about their day.
32 locals recommend
Gandantegchenling Monastery
One of the places not to miss during your stay in Ulaanbaatar. It is very peaceful and a little uphill so you can also have a good view on the city. You can also see the monks pray and go about their day.
The Zaisan Monument is another landmark of Ulaanbaatar. There are about 700 steps to top, where the monument is.
27 locals recommend
Zaisan Monument
The Zaisan Monument is another landmark of Ulaanbaatar. There are about 700 steps to top, where the monument is.
The central square of Ulaanbaatar. The statue in the middle represents the Red Hero Sukhbaatar, who played a key role in the 1921 battle for independence.
65 locals recommend
Sukhbaatar Square
The central square of Ulaanbaatar. The statue in the middle represents the Red Hero Sukhbaatar, who played a key role in the 1921 battle for independence.
This monastery is beautiful, and is one of the last gems in a neighborhood that is in rapid development.
Choijin Lama Monastery Museum
This monastery is beautiful, and is one of the last gems in a neighborhood that is in rapid development.
Parks & Nature
A fantastic park if you like hiking. Although there are many trails, the easiest way is to go to the Zaisan area, and keep driving until the heart of the valley (where the ger camps are). Then there is a clear path following the river, going up the mountain.
9 locals recommend
Bogd Khan Mountain
A fantastic park if you like hiking. Although there are many trails, the easiest way is to go to the Zaisan area, and keep driving until the heart of the valley (where the ger camps are). Then there is a clear path following the river, going up the mountain.
Entertainment & Activities
The one place to go to see a traditional Mongolian sing and dance performance.
6 locals recommend
Drama Theater
The one place to go to see a traditional Mongolian sing and dance performance.
If you come in winter and you want to ski a bit, this is a good place. The resort is very small, but it's not far from the city and you can rent everything you need there.
Sky Resort Ski Complex
If you come in winter and you want to ski a bit, this is a good place. The resort is very small, but it's not far from the city and you can rent everything you need there.
A good cinema located in the city centre. Easy access on foot. Not too big, but usually busy with students and families.
43 locals recommend
Urgoo Cinema
Бага тойрууA good cinema located in the city centre. Easy access on foot. Not too big, but usually busy with students and families.
Essentials
One of the best places to buy your grocery. Reasonable prices and a large selection of products.
34 locals recommend
Mercury Food Market
One of the best places to buy your grocery. Reasonable prices and a large selection of products.
Shopping
The best place to find almost anything you may need: groceries, clothes, hiking and camping equipment, coffee, books, etc.
78 locals recommend
State Department Store (Ulsin Ikh Delguur)
The best place to find almost anything you may need: groceries, clothes, hiking and camping equipment, coffee, books, etc.