The Kempinski hotel's flagship restaurant in Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, is a convenient venue for sampling the country's cherished culinary classics: Khuushuur fried dumplings and buuz steamed dumplings are the top temptations, both stuffed with beef, with grilled lamb shorlog also a popular pick. For comfort in a bowl in the world's coldest capital, try the soups - bituu shul is layered on top with soft dumpling dough, bantan is creamy and congee-like, while salted milk tea soup is savoury and meaty.
