Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Hulunbuir locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Lamb? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Hulunbuir.
Breakfast: Lamb is Hulunbuir locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 海拉尔, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Lamb and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Lamb veteran near 满洲里, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 额尔古纳, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 海拉尔 old Lamb (20-year veteran); ② 满洲里 trendy Lamb (good ambiance); ③ 额尔古纳 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 呼伦湖; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 莫日格勒河; ⑥ 蒙古族文化-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.