

I tried the Buuz, Mongolian dumplings a lot like steamed wontons, which is the National Dish of the country. I'm finding there are a couple of restaurants like this where the more common food that Americans are used to is in the usual menu- but then you unlock a secret level when you ask for the more unusual stuff. You had to ask for the Mongolian menu separately. That's the reason I'm going with this Valentine's Day. I really can't find much reason why- maybe a husband and wife intermarried. However, this restaurant, Buuz Thai Eatery, had menus from both country's cuisines. Not Mongolian BBQ, which is actually from Taiwan despite the name. Please note that this page contains affiliate links in which I will earn a small commission however, it will in no way affect the price you pay.Traditional Mongolian.

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Mongolian Buuz are the national dish of Mongolia.
