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( 11-320 022; Ikh Surguuliin Gudamj 2; meals T15,000-35,000; 9am-10pm Mon-Fri,
10am-10pm Sat & Sun; )
The soft lighting, cream-coloured walls and French art give
this bistro a peaceful, romantic ambience. Try the foie gras for a starter, followed by a
lamb goulash or beef fillet, washed down with a French red wine. Classic French delic-
acies like frogs legs and escargot are sometimes available. It's popular with expats and
Mongolian corporate big shots looking for some Rive Gauche ambiance.
State Department Store Area
Shashlik Stands
SHASHLIK$
(State Department Store; noon-11pm Jun-Aug)
In summer you can get shashlik (meat ke-
bab), usually served with onions and cucumber, prepared by Uzbek and Mongolian street
vendors and served in tents outside the State Department Store. A true taste of Central
Asia not to be missed!
Le Boulange
FRENCH BAKERY$
( 9916 9970; 8am-7pm; )
A popular haunt among Ulaanbaatar expats and trav-
ellers alike, this bakery and coffee shop serves an array of reasonably priced treats, in-
cluding apple turnovers and chocolate croissants. Come in the morning when these items
are straight out of the oven. You can also enjoy freshly made sandwiches and paninis
while listening to a great music playlist. It's an excellent place to load up on snacks be-
fore heading off on an expedition. It's located on a narrow lane behind the Cashmere
House.
Sakura Bakery
JAPANESE$
(Tserendorjiin Gudamj; mains T4500-8000; 9am-8pm Tue-Sat, 9am-4pm Sun; )
This au-
thentic Japanese cafe has a dedicated following, who come for the simple curry lunches,
fried chicken, ramen noodles, excellent cakes (try their famous cheesecake and cream
puffs!) and friendly atmosphere. Manga fans will appreciate the collection of comic
books. Note this place is usually closed in July.
Sugiya Ramen
RAMEN$$$
