Cooking class in a traditional Ger home in the suburbs of Ulaanbaatar

Bee and Soy were very welcoming, and Bee was full of interesting facts about Mongolian food, culture, and general life. Doing this class in their ger home was an added benefit, as it gave me some insight into the benefits and challenges of living in a ger. The shot of milk vodka and songs to end the meal were an added benefit and made me feel more like a welcome guest than a customer paying for a class.

This really should be called Cooking, Culture and Customs. This was the first activity I did after arriving in Mongolia and I can't imagine a better way to start my trip. Bee picked me up and my hotel and we grabbed a ride to their neighborhood and walked to their Ger. Bee and his wife are so warm and welcoming. It took a little bit for his wife to get the base set up for our cooking and we had a lot of time to chat. Trust me, time will fly. If you are truly curious about Mongolia, Bee is such a great ambassador. After a successful career in IT, he left 10 years ago and is certified by the Mongolian government in Culture and Eco or Bio something. I sadly forgot. I felt like I was in Mongolian school in the best way possible. The time I spent with him and his wife, besides being enjoyable, empowered me to understand and appreciate my experiences all over Mongolia more. I brought a little notebook and had pages of notes to remember my experiences. Yes, we also made 3 dishes that were wonderful and full of flavor and culture. Show up curious and hungry and you will have the most wonderful time. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to learn about and experience true Mongolia. I recommend doing this before you head out to the remote areas.

Bee and Soy teached us to prepare mongolian dishes - a great experience and great food. But moreover we learned about knuckle bone games, traditional songs and saw how a family lives in the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar. It`s the introduction to Mongolia!

Wow. Such an incredible experience. Bee and Soy welcomed me into their ger home in the Ger suburb of Ulaanbaatar. We made roll dumplings and cup soup, which is only made for guests. Today was so much more than a cooking class. Bee explained to me the different beliefs about cooking in Mongolia, such as how you eat different sweet meats depending on the time of year. (Heart for summer.) And the meat from free-range sheep bestows the nutrients of the herbs they eat. Also, sheep tail fat is easy to digest because it's soft. Bee also taught about different games you can play with sheep bones. The afternoon ended with a song. Bee and Soy were such welcoming people. Their hearts were so open and giving. I feel blessed that they welcomed me into their homes.

This was the most amazing family to serve as ambassadors for Mongolia. Recommend to all travellers. I hope they continue this experience for many years.

This was the most amazing family to serve as ambassadors for Mongolia. Recommend to all travellers. I hope they continue this experience for many years.

If this is the only adventure you do in Ulaanbaatar, you would not regret it. Felt like a friend of a friends family welcomed me into their home, not an “organized online tour”. Originally, I thought how authentic and unique can we get if we are going through a worldwide booking company for an adventure. Much like most of you reading these reviews, you’ve been on many organized tours that barely scraped the surface and left you wanting more. What this felt like was, a friend of a friend organized for me to hang out with their family for 6 hours. That’s what this felt like and that’s exactly what most of us are after if we are traveling to remote places like Mongolia. How many of your friends and family have ever been to Mongolia before? I don’t know anybody and everybody I’ve spoken to that are my friends and family also do not know anybody that has been either. This experience was absolutely essential to my travel experience. Bee and Soy are the most beautiful welcoming humans ever. We started off with a hotel pick up which involved getting a taxi to their home on the outskirts in gher district. Soy Provided us with some snacks as Bee and I sat down To chat. He taught me a lot about the gher that they live in. We eventually started working on the main course which was sheep heart and sheep rump dumplings, and soup. It was so incredible to learn about the meet that we were preparing and the importance of not wasting anything. As we ate, we talked about Mongolia even more. After dinner Bee and Soy sang songs to help digest, what a delight! Bee Showed me some bones and the importance of keeping them as the Mongolians use bones for so many things, including games, fasteners, and toys. We eventually made our way out of the gher to head back to my hotel. I cannot recommend this tour enough and I’ve never left such a glowing review for any organized trip before. If you are in the area and have an afternoon/evening available, this would be the best option.

If this is the only adventure you do in Ulaanbaatar, you would not regret it. Originally, I thought how authentic and unique can we get if we are going through a worldwide booking company for an adventure. Much like most of you reading these reviews, you’ve been on many organized tours that barely scraped the surface and left you wanting more. What this felt like was, a friend of a friend organized for me to hang out with their family for 6 hours. That’s what this felt like and that’s exactly what most of us are after if we are traveling to remote places like Mongolia. How many of your friends and family have ever been to Mongolia before? I don’t know anybody and everybody I’ve spoken to that are my friends and family also do not know anybody that has been either. This experience was absolutely essential to my travel experience. Bee and Soy Are the most beautiful welcoming humans ever. We started off with a hotel pick up which involved getting a taxi to their home on the outskirts in gher district. Soy Provided us with some snacks as Bee and I sat down To chat. He taught me a lot about the gher that they live in. We eventually started working on the main course which was sheep heart and sheep rump dumplings, and soup. It was so incredible to learn about the meet that we were preparing and the importance of not wasting anything. As we ate, we talked about Mongolia even more. After dinner Bee and Soy sang songs to help digest, what a delight! Bee Showed me some bones and the importance of keeping them as the Mongolians use bones for so many things, including games, fasteners, and toys. We eventually made our way out of the gher to head back to my hotel. I cannot recommend this tour enough and I’ve never left such a glowing review for any organized trip before. If you are in the area and have an afternoon/evening available, this would be the best option.

Bee and Soy were absolutely delightful hosts. From the moment I stepped into their home, I was greeted with warmth and kindness. Not only did they teach me how to prepare three authentic Mongolian dishes, they also explained the history behind them, including how every part of the animal is used. It was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Mongolian cuisine and culture. Thank you for a wonderful time!

What a beautiful, kind and humble couple Bee and Soy were! They welcomed me into their cosy gher and it was as if we were old friends right from the start. The cooking experience was interactive and immersive with conversation flowing about Mongolia and my nation Wales. We played traditional Mongolian games using the bones of different animals. I was treated to a selection of traditional Mongolian songs too! Highly recommend this authentic experience! 🇲🇳❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Bee and Soy are simply amazing hosts. From collecting us from our hotel, to showing us his local area, they were generous in sharing their culture. We learnt about the Mongolian philosophy of using the whole animal (including making games with the bones), made a delicious soup, some scrumptious dumplings, and (on request) some tasty horsures (?) - fried dumplings. So good! Bee and Soy also shared some milk vodka with us, and sang some traditional Mongolian songs. Overall it was a true cultural immersion with two people who are justly very proud of their culture. Thank you Bee and Soy - we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Chelsea, Bec and Bec - Canberra, Australia

This experience was a lot of fun. I learned new concepts, ideas and aspects of Mongolian culture through long conversations with the host family. I recommend this cooking class, whether or not you are interested in cooking!

Bee and his partner were wonderful hosts and guides on my journey to learn more about Mongolia through cuisine!

This was by far the BEST time we had in Mongolia! Simply incredible! To be able to go to the Ger District and learn so much aboit Mongolian culture. Soy is a great cook. Bee truly loves what he does. We learned to cook traditional Mongolian food that we later saw in restaurants, they sang traditional Mongolian songs for us and brought tears to my eyes. And they even prepared a gift for us. I wish l could tell everyone to go to Mongolia.

Bee and Soy from start to finish. Me and my wife are out of words to this unforgettable experience. Traveler’s, if in Mongolia please do not hesitate to have reservations with them. Really, the nomadic culture in Mongolia is extremely magnificent. Thanks again, Bee and Soy!

It was truly a local and authentic experience. My hosts Soy and Bee reached out to me to confirm details once I have booked and they were punctual on the day itself. I learnt to make local dishes from scratch and they were extremely patient with me. I was also able to see a part of town where many locals live as opposed to the touristy part in the main city centre. This tour offers valuable insight into the real ger life and I would highly recommend this for those who are interested in the real local culture.

I learned a lot from Bee and Soy's detailed and caring hospitality and explanations! The steamed dumplings and noodles made in their cozy traditional Mongolian ger were really delicious. It's not easy to find lamb in Korea, so I don't know if I can make it the same way, but I'll definitely try the way Soy taught me. Bee has a good understanding of the Korean sentiment of Han and is one of the smartest and wisest people I have ever met. After class, we ate dumplings and noodles, and had a great time listening to Mongolian songs by Soy and Bee and playing traditional games. May Soyi and Rain always be happy and healthy!

I really had a wonderful and extraordinary experience with Bee and Soy. They are so warm, wise & intelligent and tauhgt me the traditional steamed dumpling and noodle soup systematically and in detail. Both 2 dishes were so good and I will try to make them my home. Bee told me many Mongolian tradition. After dinner, we played very interesting Mongolian traditional games with the sheep bones and Bee and Soy sang some Mongolian songs for me! It was very impressive that Bee knew some of Korean basic emotion. Thank you very much Bee & Soy and Travelingspoon, I had a really enjoyed that class!

Bee and Soy made me feel so welcome in their home. I was grateful they could accommodate my vegetarian diet. Not only was the food delicious, but I learned so much about Mongolian culture and traditions. Bee also walked me around the neighborhood after lunch. This was my favorite experience in Mongolia.

This was a great half day experience. Soy and Bee were the best hosts and it truly was a cultural experience. Also very close to UB city center.

Spending one afternoon with Bee and Soy was amazing. Such warm people. A wonderful insight in Mongolian culture and life (and food).

We were at Bee and Soy house as a guests. They were really nice and shared with us everything they have. Thanks for your hospitality.

This was a wonderful experience. Be and Soy were delightful hosts. They were so unpretentious and hospitable, sharing their colorful and homey ger with us as if we were old friends. They cheerfully showed all the steps to making 2 traditional dishes from scratch, patiently allowing us to fumble along. Despite our amateurish assistance, the dishes turned out to be the best we've had.