Traditional Mongolian Power Breakfast

Muma Rennai Teahouse, in Ulanqab is a breakfast experience that is one of the best I have had, anywhere and I have been a lot of places around the world. The restaurant was filled and it is clear why this is the go to place to start the day. The spaces go up and around so don’t be discouraged by a crowd. It is a traditional Mongolian breakfast, so like many other places there is a lot of lamb in many different forms and flavors. The centerpiece, figuratively and literally is the milk tea. It was assembled for us by a local friend so a lot happened quickly, but along with the milk and tea were several kinds of cheeses mixed in. The result is a wonderful slightly savory, lightly fragrant, rich warm milky broth. Dishes served included the traditional spicy lamb breakfast stew, locally spiced tea eggs, and a vast array of breads, stuffed buns and the best fresh yogurt with a small drizzle of local honey. The buns included ones with mushrooms and local chopped greens and another roasted bun with chopped lamb. I can easily imagine a time when a traveler would be riding off on horse( or camel) after an early breakfast with a n extra warm bun stuffed into some pockets for later. #cafe,#foodie ,#innermongolia , #ulanqab