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Begzsuren and his wife, Mungunsoyombo (Bee and Soy) learned how to cook from an early age, from their families. Soy learned how to make traditional food healthier from her experience in nutritional studies. They live with their three children in a traditional Ger house. Bee and his family have been hosting travelers since 2008 and they enjoy meeting people from all over the world, sharing more about Mongolian food and culture. Bee and Soy are also passionate about traveling, fitness and eating healthy.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal (1 - 4 guests) Enjoy a traditional Mongolian meal in a Ger home in Ulaanbaatar suburbs, 5 km from the city center. A Ger is a portable, round tent covered with felt and used as a dwelling in Central Asia. Bee and Soy will welcome you with warm nettle tea that Bee forages from a nearby mountain. After Bee introduces you to Mongolian life and culture, join them for a traditional meal that may include dishes such as handmade noodle soup, steamed dumplings, and boiled sheep meat. You will end your experience with a very interesting game called shagai (knuckle bone), which is a family favorite!
Cooking experience (1 - 4 guests) Bee will meet you at your Ulaanbaatar hotel and together you will ride in a car or taxi or bus to his traditional Ger home, 5km from the city center. Join Bee and Soy for a 2-hour hands-on cooking experience in Ulaanbaatar. Learn to make traditional Mongolian dishes like steamed dumplings and noodle soup using fresh, local ingredients and family recipes. Bee and Soy share their culture through food in this authentic Ulaanbaatar cooking class.
This Ulaanbaatar cooking experience is perfect for food lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone eager to learn about traditional Mongolian cuisine and culture in an authentic setting.
Notes: English is Begzsuren's second language and he may not always follow what you're saying, so do speak slowly. His children are studying English and enjoy being able to practice their English with travelers. Bee and Soy can offer a vegetarian meal on request, please inform them in advance while booking your Mongolian cooking class online. <br><br>Return transportation is included in the cost of the experience, so please include your hotel name and address when you book online.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
A Traveling Spoon team member has visited this host. Our favorite parts of this experience:
So happy I began my Ulaanbataar trip with Bee & Soy. Truly lovely people that welcomed me into their home, told me about their community, about how they live & about the food they love. Bee met me in hotel reception as arranged, we took a ‘taxi’, a local bus, then a short walk backwards up a hill and arrived at their Ger. Had good conversation, cooked, ate with his family, & learnt about Mongolia. Thank you so much Bee & Soy
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.
The excitement of this adventurous visit began with our bus ride out of the center of Ulanbaataar. On the way to Begzsuren’s home we saw how the locals lived by seeing a different way of life than what we had seen in the city. We made our way to his traditional Ger where his wife greeted us. Soon after, Begzsuren arrived with a kettle of water that he had gathered from the well up the hill from his home. Being inside the ger home was an incredible experience. We learned about how families live throughout the year. The ambience in Begzsuren’s home was very traditional and real. I felt as if I were in the middle of the gobi dessert with a nomadic family, which I loved. My favorite thing about the experience was being able to have lunch in a traditional Mongolian home.
Marc and Bavly, Traveling Spoon Ambassador
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $310,000 | $310,000 | Not offered |
| Transportation | $0 per car | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 9:30am - 12:30pm | 2:30pm - 05:30pm |
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