HANDBOOK  /  PART 7  /  REGIONAL FOOD

Inner Mongolia food

What to expect

In Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区), travelers often encounter lamb, beef, dairy, noodles and roasted meats.

Hand-grabbed lamb

Hand-Grabbed Lamb (手把肉) is simply cooked lamb where the quality of the meat is central.

Dairy

Traditional dairy products can include milk tea, yogurt and cheese-like products.

Some are salty rather than sweet.

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Last verified 2026-10-05. Procedures and limits change — check official sources before you travel.