Cooking Class in a Traditional Ger Home in Ulaanbaatar Suburbs

5.0 (98 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Begzsuren will pick you up from your hotel and take you home for an authentic Mongolian cultural and culinary experience! Learn to cook and dine on buuz, traditional Mongolian steamed dumplings and homemade noodle soup in addition to other dishes.

Begzsuren and his wife, Mungunsoyombo learned how to cook from an early age, from their families. Mungunsoyombo learned how to make traditional food healthier from her experience in nutritional studies. They live with their three children in a traditional Ger house in the suburbs of Ulaanbaatar. A traditional Ger home is a simple, portable, round tent covered with felt and used as a dwelling place in Central Asia. Begzsuren, Mungunsoyombo and his children will welcome you with hot herbal tea made from nettles Begzsuren picked from a herb garden. Join Begzsuren at his home for this cooking and meal experience and get introduced to Mongolian life, culture and cuisine.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Traveling Spoon

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Round-trip transfers from your hotel
Included: Private cooking experience and homecooked meal in a local home

Itinerary

Meet your host Bee at your hotel in Ulaanbaatar and travel together by car, taxi, or public transport to his family’s traditional ger, located about 5 km from the city center. A ger is a round, felt covered tent traditionally used by nomadic families across Mongolia. Upon arrival, Bee and his wife Soy will welcome you with warm nettle tea foraged from a nearby mountain and introduce you to Mongolian daily life, customs, and food traditions. Join them for a private, hands on, cooking class where you will prepare classic Mongolian dishes using fresh, local ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations. You may learn to make handmade noodle soup and traditional steamed dumplings while gaining insight into Mongolian cuisine and nomadic culture. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, which may include noodle soup, steamed dumplings, and sheep meat, shared in a warm family setting inside the ger. End the experience by learning shagai, a traditional Mongolian knuckle bone game and a family favorite. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to cook, eat, and connect with a local family just outside Ulaanbaatar.

Stop 1
Ulaanbaatar

Handmade Noodle Soup · Carrot Salad · Steamed Dumplings · Rice with Raisins

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

ibis Styles Ulaanbaatar Polaris Hotel
Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar

Begzsuren will meet you at the concierge desk of your hotel (at 10:30am for a morning experience or 12pm for an afternoon experience) and together you will ride in a car or taxi or bus to his home. You will dropped off at your hotel at the end of your experience. Please include your hotel name and address when you book online.

Using your ticket

Local supplier telephone number: +976 99861326

Local contact information: If you need assistance, please contact your host Begzsuren at +976 99861326, or by email at [email protected]

Meeting Instructions: Begzsuren will meet you at the concierge desk of your hotel (at 10:30am for a morning experience or 12pm for an afternoon experience) and together you will ride in a car or taxi or bus to his home. You will dropped off at your hotel at the end of your experience.

Notes: If you have any specific dietary requirements and have not provided this information upon checkout, please contact and inform your Traveling Spoon host at least 48 hours in advance via their email or phone listed above in your voucher.

We hope you are looking forward to your in-home culinary experience with a local in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Menu may vary depending on the season
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Options

Cooking + Lunch + RTT

Traveling Spoon Experience: Private Ulaanbaatar cooking class and lunch with a vetted local in their home.

Pickup included
Cooking + Dinner + RTT

Traveling Spoon Experience: Private Ulaanbaatar cooking class and dinner with a vetted local in their home.

Pickup included