We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 100 Ulaanbaatar Restaurants »

California

Seoul St | central Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
(011) 319 031
Got a photo?
Add it.
Ranked #66 of 100 restaurants in Ulaanbaatar
3.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Price range: INR450 - INR844
Cuisines: American, International
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Update restaurant details
Write a Review

12 reviews from our community

41% Recommend
    0
    5
    2
    2
    3
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We ate at the California this weekend and enjoyed the meal. My BBQ Pork burger was good, and my son's "Navahoe" burger on frybread was great. My wife and daughter enjoyed their meals as well. Fries were good and cooked perfectly (a challenging standard in UB it would seem). Portions were generous. The menu said our burgers would come with... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 15 more reviews by fitzgerrell for Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Always busy, good to sit at the terrace in the summer. Food portion is huge, and best cocktails in UB. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
San Francisco
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

I went here for breakfast one day with my friends. The interior is a cross between a diner and an upscale hotel restaurant. But because it is a mix of both, it wasn't really working for me. I ordered the brioche breakfast. Silly me for thinking it was actually going to come on a brioche bun (yea...negative on that..). It... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 9 more reviews by Alilu007 for Ulaanbaatar
saint77777
Top Contributor
67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

people were saying they had the best burgers in town, mine was inedible, YUK More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by saint77777 for Ulaanbaatar
Kentucky
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

I was in UB for 16 days and this was my favorite meal. I had the tofu/veggie stir fry and it was delicious. Those who got the salmon were disappointed, but hey, who orders salmon in UB! My meal and my cocktail were really good. And those who got the chocolate cake for dessert said it was excellent. My carrot... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by KyRooTraveler for Ulaanbaatar
Tampere, Finland
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011

A huge menu with a lot of stuff to choose from. Even too much in my opinion, but this time this kind of huge menu with pictures worked quite fine. It is expensive, especially as you're in Ulanbaatar! But if you look for big portions and american food, this is rather good place for that. The atmosphere was nice on... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Bangkok, Thailand
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

Went for lunch. Soup hadn't arrived 20 minutes after last food. Artichoke and spinich salad inedible. $$$$ More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by BangkokJames for Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011

Still hankering for Tex Mex (see review of Los Bandidos earlier this month), I decided try California, which I hadn’t been to for two years because, although the cocktails were works of art, the food was always truly terrible. In summer California now puts a tent up outside on the pavement. It is cool and sheltered from the dust in... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 25 more reviews by stuckonthesteppe for Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2010

The prices are high for Ulaanbaatar. The service is slow and inattentive. The food is greasy and leaves you disappointed. But it does have some nice decorations. Becomes a smoky pub after 9 p.m. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 10 more reviews by traveler_8888888 for Ulaanbaatar
Yokohama
Top Contributor
76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2009

There are many European or American visitors. Not only lanch and dinner time, restaurant is always busy. If you want to drink beer, cocktail and western liquor, it is good place to visit. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by hodorin for Ulaanbaatar

Travellers who viewed California also viewed

No photo provided
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Millie\
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
 
Sakura
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
BD\
4 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
 

Been to California? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage California, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family holidays start here.

Get the #1 travel app FREE>>
Take TripAdvisor with you

Find 50 million reviews & opinions of hotels, things to do, restaurants and more

GET IT
Named "#1 Travel App" by Frommer's