ULAANBAATAR -- Restaurant operators from Japan are expanding their footprint in Mongolia, where coal exports to China have been fueling economic growth and increasing consumer spending on dining out.
Booming economy attracts Japan restaurant chains as middle class grows

Yoshinoya Holdings opened its first Mongolia location in 2022 and now has three restaurants. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)
ULAANBAATAR -- Restaurant operators from Japan are expanding their footprint in Mongolia, where coal exports to China have been fueling economic growth and increasing consumer spending on dining out.