What Airag is
Fermented mare's milk, lightly sour and fizzy.
Airag is listed as a drink in the Mongolia guide, where the index tags it juice. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Airag
Airag is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Mongolia. Look for a place that makes it in front of you rather than pouring it from a bottle that has sat all day.
The Mongolia guide also covers 6 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Airag sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 5 drink entries we track for Mongolia, 3 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 3 | Coffee with milk, Suutei tsai, Sea buckthorn juice |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Espresso, Airag |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Airag is one of 3 drink entries and 2 mid-range items; 2 items share the juice tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Ask whether sugar, ice and water are added. Fresh juice and bottled juice can carry the same name at very different prices.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Mongolia items that make most sense alongside Airag, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Mongolia items share the most tags with Airag, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
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Airag: common questions
What is Airag?
Fermented mare's milk, lightly sour and fizzy. It is listed in the TasteBridge Mongolia guide as a drink.
How much does Airag cost in Mongolia?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Airag vegetarian?
Airag is not tagged vegetarian in our data, because the tag is aimed at dishes rather than drinks. A plain black coffee, tea or fruit drink usually contains nothing animal-based, but milk, cream, honey, egg white or a pre-mixed powder can change that, so ask what goes in the cup.
Where can I try Airag?
Our index lists it across Mongolia, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as drink for Mongolia. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.