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Traditional Ger Cooking Class in Ulaanbaatar: Immersive Mongolian Culinary Experience
Immerse yourself in Mongolian culture and cuisine with a traditional Ger cooking class in Ulaanbaatar. Learn to make buuz and homemade noodle soup while experiencing authentic Mongolian hospitality.
Immerse yourself in Mongolian culture and cuisine with a traditional Ger cooking class in Ulaanbaatar. Learn to make buuz and homemade noodle soup while experiencing authentic Mongolian hospitality.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
48 hours
Highlights
- Dari-Ekh Street - Seize the chance to visit a local’s abode and immerse yourself in authentic cultural and culinary traditions. This encounter unfolds in a conventional Ger dwelling on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar. A Ger is a nomadic, circular tent clad in felt, serving as a habitation in Central Asia. Begzsuren, Mungunsoyombo, and their offspring…
- Dari-Ekh Street - Seize the chance to visit a local’s abode and immerse yourself in authentic cultural and culinary traditions. This encounter unfolds in a conventional Ger dwelling on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar. A Ger is a nomadic, circular tent clad in felt, serving as a habitation in Central Asia. Begzsuren, Mungunsoyombo, and their offspring will greet you with a cup of hot nettle tea, which Begzsuren gathers from a neighboring mountain.\n\nParticipate in a 1-hour culinary session with Mungunsoyombo and master the preparation of two classic Mongolian meals. Discover how to craft dishes like steamed dumplings and noodle soup with fresh produce and ancestral recipes.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Round-trip transfers from your hotel
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Private cooking experience with host Begzsuren
- Homecooked meal with your host Begzsuren
- Gratuities included
- Tea and coffee provided
- Private transportation
- Round-trip transfers from your hotel
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Private cooking experience with host Begzsuren
- Homecooked meal with your host Begzsuren
- Gratuities included
- Tea and coffee provided
Meal Options
- Handmade noodle soup
- Carrot salad
- Steamed dumplings
- Rice with raisins
- Handmade noodle soup
- Carrot salad
- Steamed dumplings
- Rice with raisins
Additional Information
Begzsuren will collect you from your hotel for a bona fide Mongolian cultural and culinary journey! Absorb the techniques of making buuz, a traditional Mongolian speciality of steamed dumplings, and homemade noodle soup among other delicacies.
Both Begzsuren and his spouse, Mungunsoyombo, inherited their culinary skills at a young age from their…
Begzsuren will collect you from your hotel for a bona fide Mongolian cultural and culinary journey! Absorb the techniques of making buuz, a traditional Mongolian speciality of steamed dumplings, and homemade noodle soup among other delicacies.
Both Begzsuren and his spouse, Mungunsoyombo, inherited their culinary skills at a young age from their respective families. Mungunsoyombo’s knowledge on traditional food has been enriched by her background in nutritional studies, leading her to make healthier versions of the dishes. They inhabit a customary Ger house in Ulaanbaatar’s suburban area with their trio of children. A Ger house is an indigenous, minimal, relocatable, and round-shaped tent blanketed with felt, typically found as an abode in Central Asia. You’ll be warmly received by Begzsuren, Mungunsoyombo and their children with a cup of hot herbal tea made from nettles freshly picked by Begzsuren from a herb garden. Engage in this culinary session and meal at Begzsuren’s home to gain an insight into the Mongolian lifestyle, traditions and gastronomy.
- 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
- Private, personalized experience
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Customer Ratings
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Sam
Sep 2, 2024
Unique Mongolian cooking experience - Incredible host who offers a unique and amazing experience. Bee met me at my hotel and we traveled together back to his ger, where Bee and his wife taught me how to make Mongolian dishes along with history and tradition. They were quite delicious. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Ulaanbaatar interested in food and culture.
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Dreamer53156719673
Aug 23, 2024
An authentic Mongolian experience - Every aspect of my visit to Bee and Soy's home was interesting, authentic and heart-warming. I learnt how to make regular Mongolian food and traditional delicacies. I joined the family - including children and grandchildren - for their evening meal. It was insightful to experience daily life in a ger. Bee and I met at a hotel in the city and we travelled together to and from his home in the ger district which I appreciated. The evening ended with my hosts singing traditional Mongolian songs of praise. The ger 'cooking class' was more than that. It was a night to remember and a highlight of my time in Mongolia.
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Dannalk
Jul 29, 2024
Wonderful experience - Bee and Soy were very welcoming, and Bee was full of interesting facts about Mongolian food, culture, and general life. Doing this class in their ger home was an added benefit, as it gave me some insight into the benefits and challenges of living in a ger. The shot of milk vodka and songs to end the meal were an added benefit and made me feel more like a welcome guest than a customer paying for a class.
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Dolfungirl
Jul 25, 2024
Cooking, Culture and Customs of Mongolia with Amazing Hosts - This really should be called Cooking, Culture and Customs. This was the first activity I did after arriving in Mongolia and I can't imagine a better way to start my trip.
Bee picked me up and my hotel and we grabbed a ride to their neighborhood and walked to their Ger. Bee and his wife are so warm and welcoming. It took a little bit for his wife to get the base set up for our cooking and we had a lot of time to chat. Trust me, time will fly.
If you are truly curious about Mongolia, Bee is such a great ambassador. After a successful career in IT, he left 10 years ago and is certified by the Mongolian government in Culture and Eco or Bio something. I sadly forgot. I felt like I was in Mongolian school in the best way possible. The time I spent with him and his wife, besides being enjoyable, empowered me to understand and appreciate my experiences all over Mongolia more. I brought a little notebook and had pages of notes to remember my experiences.
Yes, we also made 3 dishes that were wonderful and full of flavor and culture.
Show up curious and hungry and you will have the most wonderful time.
I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to learn about and experience true Mongolia. I recommend doing this before you head out to the remote areas.
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154evelynz
Jul 23, 2024
Great inside in to Mongolian living! - Bee and Soy teached us to prepare mongolian dishes - a great experience and great food. But moreover we learned about knuckle bone games, traditional songs and saw how a family lives in the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar.
It`s the introduction to Mongolia!
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Nadiaarchuleta
Jul 22, 2024
Beautiful, Welcoming Experience - Wow. Such an incredible experience. Bee and Soy welcomed me into their ger home in the Ger suburb of Ulaanbaatar. We made roll dumplings and cup soup, which is only made for guests.
Today was so much more than a cooking class. Bee explained to me the different beliefs about cooking in Mongolia, such as how you eat different sweet meats depending on the time of year. (Heart for summer.) And the meat from free-range sheep bestows the nutrients of the herbs they eat. Also, sheep tail fat is easy to digest because it's soft.
Bee also taught about different games you can play with sheep bones. The afternoon ended with a song.
Bee and Soy were such welcoming people. Their hearts were so open and giving. I feel blessed that they welcomed me into their homes.
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125penniel
Jul 7, 2024
Family Ambassadors - This was the most amazing family to serve as ambassadors for Mongolia. Recommend to all travellers. I hope they continue this experience for many years.
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Kristin_m
May 22, 2024
Felt like a friend of a friends family welcomed me into their home, not an “organized online tour” - If this is the only adventure you do in Ulaanbaatar, you would not regret it.
Originally, I thought how authentic and unique can we get if we are going through a worldwide booking company for an adventure. Much like most of you reading these reviews, you’ve been on many organized tours that barely scraped the surface and left you wanting more. What this felt like was, a friend of a friend organized for me to hang out with their family for 6 hours. That’s what this felt like and that’s exactly what most of us are after if we are traveling to remote places like Mongolia. How many of your friends and family have ever been to Mongolia before? I don’t know anybody and everybody I’ve spoken to that are my friends and family also do not know anybody that has been either. This experience was absolutely essential to my travel experience. Bee and Soy Are the most beautiful welcoming humans ever. We started off with a hotel pick up which involved getting a taxi to their home on the outskirts in gher district. Soy Provided us with some snacks as Bee and I sat down To chat. He taught me a lot about the gher that they live in. We eventually started working on the main course which was sheep heart and sheep rump dumplings, and soup. It was so incredible to learn about the meet that we were preparing and the importance of not wasting anything. As we ate, we talked about Mongolia even more. After dinner Bee and Soy sang songs to help digest, what a delight! Bee Showed me some bones and the importance of keeping them as the Mongolians use bones for so many things, including games, fasteners, and toys. We eventually made our way out of the gher to head back to my hotel.
I cannot recommend this tour enough and I’ve never left such a glowing review for any organized trip before. If you are in the area and have an afternoon/evening available, this would be the best option.
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Brett
Apr 29, 2024
Best Activity in Ulaanbaatar! - What a fantastic experience - we learned so much about Mongolian food, living, history, and culture! Bee & Soi couldn’t be better people and we thoroughly enjoyed Bee’s outlook on life - so positive and so proud of his culture. This is a can’t miss day/night if you’re heading to Mongolia, highly recommend!
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Laura
Apr 7, 2024
Amazing Mongolian cooking experience - Bee and Soy were absolutely delightful hosts. From the moment I stepped into their home, I was greeted with warmth and kindness. Not only did they teach me how to prepare three authentic Mongolian dishes, they also explained the history behind them, including how every part of the animal is used. It was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Mongolian cuisine and culture. Thank you for a wonderful time!
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