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Blue Wolf Cafe

They can make Kazakh, Mongolian, and western dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a reasonable price. Though most people eating there have their meals included in the cost of their room or tour package. Only open during the summer, has live entertainment. Disappointingly, the "western toilets" don't work.

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Getting there: located in front of their ger camp, 500 m south of the square
Hours: 7AM-10PM

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