Private Tour

Cooking Class in a Traditional Ger Home in Ulaanbaatar Suburbs

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Round-trip transfers from your hotel

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Private cooking experience and homecooked meal with your host Begzsuren

Gratuities

Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

ibis Styles Ulaanbaatar Polaris Hotel

Chinggis Avenue 81, Khan Uul District 20 Khoroo Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar

East Cross Road, Peace Avenue, Bayanzurkh District Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

What To Expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. This experience takes place in a traditional Ger home in the suburbs of Ulaanbaatar. A Ger is a portable, round tent covered with felt and used as a dwelling place in Central Asia. Begzsuren, Mungunsoyombo and his children will welcomed you with some warm nettle tea that Begzsuren forages from a nearby mountain. Join Mungunsoyombo for a 1-hour cooking experience and learn to make two traditional Mongolian dishes. Learn to make dishes such as steamed dumplings and noodle soup using fresh ingredients and family recipes.

Sample Menu

starter

Handmade noodle soup

starter

Carrot salad

main

Steamed dumplings

main

Rice with raisins

Options

Cooking + Dinner + RTT

Cooking class and dinner: 1 hour cooking class
Pickup included

Cooking + lunch + RTT

Cooking class and lunch: 1 hour cooking class
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

81 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Must-Do in Ulaanbaatar!!
ptambeau,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing experience. Not only did I get to learn how to make traditional dishes, Bee & Soy shared a lot of their culture, beliefs and way of living. It was the highlight of my time in Mongolia!
This experience was the...
Clinton S,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This experience was the highlight of my trip to Mongolia. Bee and Soy were so kind and welcoming! The food was so delicious and everything about this experience was absolutely perfect. I can’t wait to return to Mongolia and visit them again one day soon.
Had the best time with Bee & Soy!
lynettey2017,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so much more than just a cooking class! Bee & Soy shared their culture, their music, and their humor. Best time ever
Worth it 💯
Global27906580360,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Extremely hearty sharing by the lovely couple on Mongolian culture, history and way of life. 100/10 experience 😊 would do again with friends
Fun Cultural Experience and Cooking Lesson
DGGKtravel,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This day is so much more than a cooking experience. Bee and Soy were delightful. They made me feel right at home in their ger and shared their culture and traditions through telling me about their own history, our interactive food prep and cooking lesson and shared meal, playing traditional games, etc. They never tired of answering my questions. The day was full of smiles and laughter. Bee met me at my hotel and brought me back -- the transportation makes this an easy experience to add into any Ulaanbaatar itinerary.
An Extraordinary Opportunity
Culture16288379384,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Bee and Soy exuded warmth, kindness, and hospitality during this fascinating cooking class that delved into Mongolian philosophy and culture. They shared tea, breads, and milk-based snacks, then together we prepared and ate traditional Mongolian foods. While we cooked, Bee offered much insight into human communication and connection; there is meaning and intention in these foods. I loved the sharing of songs and wishes, and I continue to think about all the events and actions that somehow led to us happening to meet today, of all days. I greatly enjoyed my time spent with this sweet couple. This class is an extraordinary opportunity you should not miss!
An authentic and inspiring class on nomadic cooking and culture!
Phil L,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience with Bee and Soy! In the ger, Bee and Soy not only taught us how to cook traditional Mongolian soup and dumplings, they shared knowledge of their nomadic culture. I found the experience very inspiring and beautiful thanks to our enthusiastic, knowledgeable hosts!
A fabulous cooking class!
Martine J,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
10/09/25 My son and I were received by Soy and Bee, a very warm couple, proud to be Mongolian and passionate about Mongolia. They gave us all a gift: a copper cup. The cooking class took place in their ger (yurt). We learned with good humor and laughter to make steamed ravioli or "Buuz" (dumplings) and to cook a soup, all made from sheepmeat. But it was more than a cooking class. Indeed Bee told us about knowledge, traditions, beliefs of the Mongolian population, communion with nature, songs and it was fabulous! We tasted our steamed ravioli as well as the fried ones that had to be taken in our hands by rolling them on our fingers so as not to get burned. It was great, because my fingers didn't hurt anymore because of osteoarthritis (I'm 75). We learned a method to lick the inside of our cup so as not to lose a drop of soup. We even played ossicles, which I hadn't done in a long time. Bee also taught us and showed us how to count down the walls of a ger. Afterwards, we had fun counting the walls in the other gers where we were hosted. For the return, we discovered the Mongolian hitchhiking. It was a very rich day where we had the chance to get to know exciting people, intelligent and very attached to their customs. Thank you to Soy and Bee for these rewarding moments!
Food and Friends
barb,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is more than just a cooking class, it is a cultural experience that reveals the heart of Mongolian traditions. It is a must do for Ulaanbaatar. I not only had a lovely time but made 2 new friends.
Absolutely incredible...
Amanda W,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely incredible experience!! Bee and Soy made us feel so welcome in their home, teaching us about Mongolian culture as well as how to cook delicious Mongolian foods. Highly recommended!