Hazara Indian Restaurant
A long-standing gem in Ulaanbaatar, Hazara offers authentic North Indian cuisine with a fiery kick in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
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Hazara Indian Restaurant
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A long-standing gem in Ulaanbaatar, Hazara offers authentic North Indian cuisine with a fiery kick in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
"Absolutely the best Indian restaurant in Ulaanbaatar!"
Flavorful Combos
Don't miss the Peshawari Chole mixed with Zaafrani Chaawal for a delightful flavor explosion.
Navigate Wobbly Tables
Be cautious of potentially wobbly tables to avoid spills and ensure a comfortable dining experience.
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Cuisine
Indian
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic North Indian Flavors
Experience a fiery and exotic journey with authentic North Indian cuisine, featuring signature dishes that tantalize the taste buds.
Vegetarian & Vegan Delights
A haven for plant-based eaters, offering a wide array of satisfying and aromatic vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Cozy Ambiance
Enjoy a warm and inviting interior with simple decor, comfortable seating, and soft jazz music for a relaxed dining experience.
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Flavorful Combos
Don't miss the Peshawari Chole mixed with Zaafrani Chaawal for a delightful flavor explosion.
Navigate Wobbly Tables
Be cautious of potentially wobbly tables to avoid spills and ensure a comfortable dining experience.
Beat the Crowds
Visit during less crowded times to fully enjoy a quieter and more intimate dining experience.
Must-Try Dishes
Order the chicken butter curry and garlic naan for a truly delicious meal.
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Flavorful Combos
Don't miss the Peshawari Chole mixed with Zaafrani Chaawal for a delightful flavor explosion.
Navigate Wobbly Tables
Be cautious of potentially wobbly tables to avoid spills and ensure a comfortable dining experience.
Beat the Crowds
Visit during less crowded times to fully enjoy a quieter and more intimate dining experience.
Must-Try Dishes
Order the chicken butter curry and garlic naan for a truly delicious meal.
What Travellers Say
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Hazara Indian Restaurant is lauded for its outstanding and authentic North Indian cuisine, with many praising the flavorful dishes and extensive vegetarian/vegan options. The service is generally described as professional, friendly, and quick. However, some diners have noted issues with the restaurant's ambiance, including dim lighting and uneven tables, as well as occasional problems with the temperature of the naan.
"During my visit, I experience good customer service; employees are kind and helpful with navigating Vegan options from the menu. The meal is super flavorful and filling; the Peshawari Chole contains so many non-spicy spices, every spoon full is so delicate, savory, and tender; the Zaafrani Chaawal and Peshawari Chole mix so well together, offering a heightening of flavor distinctly though subtle; and the Lahori Naan as well as Garlic Naan are crisp though fluffy-ish offering different flavors that I find stand well apart from the other portions though are easily compatible with the other portions for a mini-wrap or the like. The interior is somewhat cozy and decorative. After eating, I feel so ready to sleep and think of how much cozier the eatery might be with a hotel attachment. The establishment takes different forms of payment.
QUICK NOTE ABOUT THE DECOR (considering my most recent visit, I notice the swastika image in the design on fabric, imagery that may offend any unaware of the swastika culturally, historically, aside from any cultural misappropriation. I do not endorse and/or subscribe to any form of hate. I love the objectively good.): If you are unfamiliar with the swastika culturally, here are a few resources to further understand the swastika culturally:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/swastika
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/history-of-the-swastika
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210816-the-ancient-symbol-that-was-hijacked-by-evil"
Kevin Dufresne
"Outstanding food. We came as a party of 6 and ordered 3 mains, 1 rice, and a naan basket. And all left extremely satisfied. Ha area has been open for 27 years and I can understand why! I highly recommend it."
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"Lately I had a chance to check this place out. Hazard is listed first in the list of the best restaurants in Ulaanbaataar, and I will try to debunk this false statement.
Let me start with the overall setting and mood of the place.
Safety first. Not enough light in the middle area where there is a staircase to the second floor. I almost tripped and fell because I didn't see where the steps were. I mean, my eyesight is good, I don't wear eyeglasses. The second issue with safety is tables. They wobble a lot, and you can spill your hot drink. Also, these tables have done kind of studs poking out, making the surface of the table really uneven, adding to the risk of spilling hot drinks. I'm gonna provide videos of the table, so you can check them out on your own. These tables are uncomfortable to sit at as well you have to spread your legs really wide as if you are giving a birth to a child.
Next up is noisy setting. Of course, popular places get Noisy all the time, but if the restaurant says they have partitions, they gotta be good partitions made of some kinda solid material, not these thin curtains with cut windows and u can see people sitting in the next partitions. Photo is provided.
As for waitresses or servants, they are really nice. Doing their job really good.
But I feel bad for them, because they need to walk up and down this staircases thousand times percday. They might have developed really strong legs.
As for the food, 8 out of ten.
But naan was cold. Who serves cold naans in an Indian restaurant?lentil was good.
One big minus is that they don't have proper teas in teapots. They should consider adding some good tea to their menu, in addition to massala tea.
That's it."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many diners recommend the Peshawari Chole with Zaafrani Chaawal, chicken butter curry, and garlic naan for a truly authentic experience.
Yes, Hazara is well-known for its extensive and satisfying vegetarian and vegan dishes.
The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with simple decor, comfortable seating, and sometimes features soft jazz or ethnic music.
For a quieter dining experience, it's recommended to visit during less crowded times.
Some reviews mention that the tables can be wobbly or uneven, so be mindful of this when dining.
Hazara Indian Restaurant has been established for 27 years, serving authentic North Indian cuisine.
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Hazara is tucked away behind the Wrestling Palace off the busy Peace Avenue. It is one of Ulaanbaatar’s longest-standing restaurants and serves authentic North Indian cuisine, which is perfect for those craving a spicy kick to their meal. Try the popular chicken murgh malai, succulent and creamy chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, or signature dish raan e hazara, a leg of lamb marinated overnight with bay leaves, cardamom and other Indian spices.
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Indian cuisine always seems to offer a good selection of vegetarian and vegan food, no matter where in the world you dine, and Hazara was no exception. Located between Ulaanbaatar centre and the sprawling Narantuul Market, this slightly upmarket but still reasonable priced restaurant has a cosy charm. Expect to dine on thick, elaborately decorated cushions with your table separated with colourful curtains.
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The Hazara, Indian Chain restaurant is the best Indian food restaurant in Ulaanbaatar. With the rich taste of Indian food, excellent service, even the interior design the Hazara restaurant is always sprawling with visitors.
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Hazara Restaurant opened in UB in 1997 and was the first Indian cuisine restaurant. The name Hazara is derived from the Hazara tribe of Afganistan who have their origin from Mongolia. Go here for authentic Indian food.
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Enjoy budget-friendly and delicious Hazara cuisine in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Indulge in their signature dishes and experience the unique flavors of this restaurant. Perfect for budget travellers.
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