Eat · Bogd Khan Palace Museum

Traditional mutton restaurant (khorkhog and ribs)Уламжлалт хоолны газар

For a big mutton dinner, choose a traditional-menu restaurant on the south side or near the river: go at 18:00, order by weight, budget ₮ 30,000–60,000 per person, and confirm the venue locally.For a big mutton dinner, choose a traditional-menu restaurant on the south side or near the river: go at 6:00 PM, order by weight, budget ₮ 30,000–60,000 per person, and confirm the venue locally.

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Key facts

Per person: MNT 30,000–60,000; Mongolian
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: 17:30–18:30; easiest window
Seating: chairs; booking: true
Card: yes
Getting there: Choose a venue on the south side near Zaisan or the river (confirm locally); 10 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Lunch and dinner; check on the day

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

17:30–18:30

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Bring cash

Per person

MNT 30,000–60,0002026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Mutton by weight
Ask the price per 100 g
Confirm the venue
Order: Khorkhog-style mutton, ribs by weight
Table seating
Walk-in window: 17:30–18:30
Queue risk: 18:30–20:30
Bring cash

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

17:30–18:30: high18:30–20:30: riskyafter 21:00: risky

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

Restaurant with traditional dishes

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 17:00 (light).

17:00lightlittle or no wait
18:00heavyexpect a line
19:00packedexpect a long lineFamily tables
20:00heavyexpect a line
21:00busya short wait is possible
22:00lightlittle or no wait

Desk estimate; weekends run one level higher. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Use the toilet before you leave; facilities vary.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
How much is this?	Энэ хэд вэ?	en-e khed ve
I do not eat meat	Би мах иддэггүй	bi makh id-deg-gui
The bill, please	Тооцоо хийе	tot-soh kee-ye
Hello	Сайн байна уу	sain bain oo
Thank you	Баярлалаа	bayar-la-laa

Portions and sharing

Ask for the price per portion or per kilo before you order.
Share one large meat dish and add rice, noodles or salad.

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Price by weight: A large plate can double the bill — Ask the price per 100 g and the weight of the plate.

Paying and tipping

Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.

Ask for the bill to be itemised.
Service may be added; tip only for good service.
Cards and QPay at most restaurants; carry cash (check).
Many cheap places take cash only; carry small notes.

At the table

If you are offered a drink or food, accept the first round even if you only touch it to your lips.
Eat where the turnover is quick and the food is hot.
Vegetarian options exist but are limited; Korean and international cafés are the easiest, and you can ask the kitchen for a dish without meat.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Boiled or grilled muttonхонины махBy weight.MNT 25,000–50,000order
Khorkhog-style dishхорхогIf available.MNT 30,000–60,000if hungry
NoodlesцуйванA side.MNT 12,000–22,000if hungry
DumplingsбуузA lighter dish.MNT 10,000–20,000if hungry
Airag (summer)айрагSour.MNT 5,000–12,000if hungry
Milk teaсүүтэй цайPot or cup.MNT 3,000–8,000if hungry

2026 estimate; menu and weights vary.

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2 people

Boiled or grilled muttonorder
хонины мах
MNT 25,000–50,000
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Khorkhog-style dish
хорхог
MNT 30,000–60,000
0
Noodles
цуйван
MNT 12,000–22,000
0
Dumplings
бууз
MNT 10,000–20,000
0
Airag (summer)
айраг
MNT 5,000–12,000
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Milk tea
сүүтэй цай
MNT 3,000–8,000
Contains (from menu notes, check): dairy
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Food and drink

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Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

Pick dishes to see each person's share.

Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm. Local custom: Not expected; round up or leave 5–10% in tourist places if no service charge. Tipping calculator

Pick at least one dish to make the full-screen list.

Price and paying

Typical spend: ₮ 30,000–60,000 per person (2026 estimate)

Paying

Cashyes

Accepted.

Cardyes

Cards accepted (check).

IC cardno

No transit card needed for a meal.

QR walletyes

QPay accepted (check).

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianno
Meat is the menu.
Show: Би мах иддэггүй. (Bi makh iddeggüi.)
Veganno
Meat and dairy.
Halalask
Ask about the meat source.
Show: Би гахайн мах иддэггүй. (Bi gakhain makh iddeggüi.)
Gluten-freeask
Noodles and dumplings contain wheat.
Nut allergyask
Ask.
Allergyask
State your allergy; kitchens vary.
Show: Надад ___ харшилтай. (Nadad ___ kharshiltai.)

What is in the dishes

Milk teaсүүтэй цайdairy

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

cautionSolo — Portions are large.

okKids — Plain meat and noodles.

cautionStroller — Check access.

goodGroups of 5+ — Share large dishes.

cautionWheelchair — Check access.

How to book: Reserve for groups.
How far ahead: Same day
No-show / cancel fee: Check the policy
Dress code: Casual.

When	Status	Note
Tsagaan Sar (Feb)	check before you go	Closed or shortened.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Restrooms: Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: kids' menu: ask · stroller: caution · Plain meat and noodles for children
Access: step-free: partial · Varies by venue

Hygiene

Eat meat hot and well cooked.
Use bottled water.
Be careful with raw milk products: airag and dairy are traditional but can upset a stomach.

Facts

Reservations: Taken — Recommended for groups; call or message the venue (check).
Capabilities: food · seated_rest · toilet
Getting there: Choose a venue on the south side near Zaisan or the river (confirm locally) · ~10 min walk

Cons

Very meat-heavy; not suitable for vegetarians.
Ordering by weight can surprise you at the bill.
Confirm the specific venue and hours locally.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Khonin makh (хонины мах)	Mutton.	Say the weight or portion.
Khorkhog (хорхог)	Meat cooked with hot stones in a sealed pot.	Ask if it is available today.
Tsuivan (цуйван)	Noodles.	A side dish.
Airag (айраг)	Fermented mare's milk.	Try a small cup in summer.
Suutei tsai (сүүтэй цай)	Salty milk tea.	Ask for a pot.
Nogoo (ногоо)	Vegetables.	Ask for a salad.

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: A family meal in a canteen costs ₮ 8,000–20,000 per person.
tourist price: A restaurant meat dish and drinks: ₮ 30,000–60,000 per person.
rule: Service may be added; tip only for good service.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Price by weight	A large plate can double the bill	Ask the price per 100 g and the weight of the plate.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Why not name a single restaurant?

The traditional-menu scene changes; confirm a venue with your hotel on the day.

Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk

What is khorkhog?

A countryside dish of mutton cooked with hot stones in a sealed pot; some restaurants serve it.

How much is a mutton dinner?

About ₮ 30,000–60,000 per person (2026 estimate).

Is there a vegetarian option?

Very limited.

Should I drink airag?

In summer, one small cup; it is sour and mildly alcoholic.

Do I need to reserve?

For groups, yes.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Ulaanbaatar in 4 days.

Sources

secondaryWikivoyage — Ulaanbaatar (eat)