Western Mongolia
Stepping into the Starbucks–styled surrounds of Ölgii's first coffee shop is a bit like finding a pub on Mars. They'll even whizz you up a caramel, cream…
Must-see restaurants in Western Mongolia
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Western Mongolia
The top contender for date night in Uvs, with bow ties on the staff, chandeliers and a globetrotting menu that includes Greek salads (T6000), udon noodle…
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Western Mongolia
Smartly dressed staff greet you with a smile at this Turkish–run outfit, the nicest restaurant in town by a steppe mile. After a long trip, a juicy shish…
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Western Mongolia
Minj Hotel's bright, spotless restaurant serves local and international dishes but the menu is in Mongolian only. Frants takhia (T11,000, literally …
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Western Mongolia
Tinted windows make this hotel restaurant's dining room rather dreary (or romantic, depending on your point of view), but the dishes really shine. 'Fresh…
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Western Mongolia
Expect a warm, English–speaking welcome from Amarzaya, the owner of this homely cafe. She can brew you up a latte (T4000) or cappuccino using a Nespresso…
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Western Mongolia
A massive selection of food and drinks (including decent imported wine and spirits), plus everything from Chinggis Khaan carpets to tents.
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Western Mongolia
The speciality at this carnivore's paradise is a humongous sharing platter of meat. Called the grand neriin hool (T60,000) it's piled high with roast…
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Western Mongolia
Run by the same crew behind Pamukkale, Ölgii's second cafe came just weeks after its first. Slurp barista coffee from a fancy machine, and choose from a…
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Western Mongolia
Genuinely friendly staff and some delicious Kazakh and Mongolian favourites (plus a few Western dishes) make this place popular with both locals and…
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Western Mongolia
The most interesting thing on the menu at this small restaurant inside the hotel is a riff on the ubiquitous khuushuur pancakes (T1000) filled not with…
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Western Mongolia
Well regarded by Uvs locals, this humongous restaurant feels a little soulless, but the professional kitchen turns out servicable salads (with real…
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Western Mongolia
A reliable choice for filling Mongolian chow plus a good selection of chicken dishes. Also has a vegetarian take on khuushuur (fried mutton pancakes)…
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Western Mongolia
Pair your meaty Mongolian fare with fresh salad dishes at this cosy restaurant attached to the hotel of the same name. It can also serve up a roast leg of…
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Western Mongolia
A safe bet, this hotel restaurant serves up barbecued chicken, beef stew and fried fish along with a range of traditional Mongolian dishes. It also has a…
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Western Mongolia
Opened by a Kazakh chef who earned his toque at an Indian restaurant in UB, the family-sized offerings here include mildly spiced biryanis, jalfrezis and…
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Western Mongolia
Service with a scowl at this no-frills guanz (canteen) opposite the market, serving Mongolian favourites including tasty khuushuur (mutton pancakes). Four…
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Western Mongolia
A Mad Max–style maze of rusty metal containers, selling fresh veggies, staples and the region's famous watermelons. Also has a large covered meat market.
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Western Mongolia
Shop here for vegetables and staples. There's also a row of guanzes (canteens) serving cheap buuz (mutton dumplings) and the like.
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Western Mongolia
Well-stocked supermarket that is open late. There's a Golomt ATM inside. There's a greengrocer and several more supermarkets along the same street.
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Western Mongolia
This Russian supermarket has a few treats you can't find elsewhere, such as dried fruits, peanut butter and champagne from the motherland.
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Western Mongolia
Hotel restaurant with a well-stocked bar and a decent selection of Mongolian fare plus a few international standards. A stage occasionally hosts live…
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