Mongolia Travel Guide for Vegan and Vegetarians

Mongolia Travel Guide for Vegetarians & Vegans

Mongolia’s traditional cuisine, which has long been centered around meat and dairy, made it a challenging destination for vegan travelers in the past. However, by 2025, the landscape has changed! Whether you're exploring the capital city or venturing into the countryside, it’s now entirely possible to travel in Mongolia as a vegan.

That said, traveling in Mongolia's rural areas requires some extra preparation. Most tourist camps require advance bookings, and it’s essential to inform your tour operator or the camp about your dietary needs beforehand. Compared to just a few decades ago, vegan meal options in these camps have improved significantly and are now more varied and delicious.

If you’re staying with a nomadic family, finding meals without meat can be tricky. However, if you inform your tour operator about your dietary preferences in advance, this won’t be an issue. You can still enjoy traditional Mongolian dishes, but in vegan-friendly versions, even while staying with a nomadic family.

In Ulaanbaatar, plant-based eating is easier than ever. From hearty vegan meals to light snacks, the city offers a growing number of options for vegetarians and vegans. Whether you're craving traditional Mongolian flavors or something international, you'll find cafés and restaurants that cater to your diet.

Here are some top vegan-friendly spots in the city:

Loving Hut Mongolia
A globally recognized vegan chain, Loving Hut has several locations in Ulaanbaatar. They serve a wide variety of plant-based meals, including Mongolian dumplings, Asian dishes, soups, smoothies, and vegan desserts.

• State Department Store area (Chingeltei District) – Open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
• 📞+976 9609-3050
• Meditation Center (Khan-Uul District) – Open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
• 📞+976 7000-0512

Bosco Verde
Mongolia’s first vegan European and Italian restaurant, Bosco Verde is located in front of the State Department Store, near the old circus building. Opened in 2013, it offers organic plant-based versions of classic Italian and European dishes. Open daily | 📞 +976 9909-2015 

 Agnista Vegan Restaurant
Agnista blends Mongolian flavors with international vegan cuisine in a peaceful, relaxing space. You’ll find it on the first floor of the Tara Center and also at the Lagshan Center near Tuushin Hotel in Sukhbaatar District. Open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM | 📞 +976 7608 8787

 Foody Vegan Experience Center & Lohas Café
This two-part vegan brand in Ulaanbaatar offers both a vegan grocery and café experience at The One Residence, plus a cozy café serving healthy plant-based dishes at the Shangri-La Mall (3rd floor) Open daily from 08:00 AM to 22:00 PM |📞 +976 7721 1001