EnjoyIt - Dining & Nightlife Guide - Volume 5

Yangon | OCT 2015 - JAN 2016

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These are special times to be in Yangon. The city is going through a transformation.

When it comes to dining, no longer is Yangon a poor cousin to other cities. It is, arguably, becoming the fastest growing city in Asia. With many dining venues that have opened up in the last year, diners can now enjoy more dining options where the atmosphere, the service, the authenticity and the x-factor is just as important as the food.

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ing about. Diners are surrounded by all kinds of BBq seafood and various local fare. Tourists come because they’re curious, locals for the whisky and the expats are there for the cheap food and to network. The sight, the smell and the atmosphere brings to mind the term, “keeping it real”.

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What was once a dilapidated building in the early 1900 and home to the ruler of Myanmar’s southern states, Belmond Governor’s Residence, through the years, has blossomed into a first class luxurious resort hotel, surrounded by extensive gardens and ancient trees. A combination of Burmese tradition and modern luxury, it’s like stepping into an oasis of a bygone era. Their nightly Burmese Curry is popular as it is authentic and flavourful. Enjoy it with local tea and cheroot, a local experience.

Although not many, there are few rooftop venues that are also known in Yangon offering a view of - wait for it - the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Perched atop the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower downtown, the Thiripyitsaya Sky bistro offers one of the best views in the city-northwards beyond the Shwedagon Pagoda and south over the other side of the Yangon River. While the food is good, and the service on par, the views are the real attraction. Arrive a little before 6pm to catch the skyline colour show and have some drinks while it all fades around you.

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Set beautifully on the edge of Inya lake and classically designed, dining at L ’Opera’s extensive open garden makes it one of the most romantic dinner spots. Chef Massimiliano has revamped their Italian menu to a cleaner, simpler and livelier feel with more adventurous options. Another plus point – surprise your dining companion with a boat trip out on the lake afterwards.

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Many would agree that 19th street is the goto place for a real authentic feeling of street food that includes the activity of mobile foodhawkers selling giant fried grasshoppers or tea leaves salads, the lottery sellers or the same beggars making their rounds every hour mill-

Want to experience the local experience but want to do it in comfort? Then head to Rangoon Tea House. In essence, RTH is a modern take on the local tea shop, but with expat prices. Set on the spacious second floor of Pansodan’s hustle and bustle, it serves 12 blends of tea to suit anyone’s palate. Popular favourites such as mohinga and samosas have been the talk of the town.

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ear hungry visitors and thirsty residents,

have you noticed how many new places are opening up? We sure have, and we’re almost losing track! Almost.

So what’s new this time? Well, we have updated all the listings once more for accuracy and added a few new features such as the name and price of the most popular dish for restaurants. For bars, we’ve enquired about popular cocktails, as well as the price for a pint, and a glass of house wine. But most importantly, we’ve made space for many newcomers and we hope that this gives them a chance to show off what they can really do, even if they were not completely set up at time of print.

It is important to remind you that the content in the guide is curated and independent. This means EnjoyIt is not a directory and you will not find all the restaurants you know in our guide. We selected those places we find are worth being discovered or are handy to know.

We might have missed out some well-hidden gems, and this is why we organise the MYANMORE Awards every year. Nominations will begin soon and this will be the time for you to express your opinion: tell us which restaurants YOU think deserve to be publicly acknowledged and added to our guides.

With this 5th edition, I wish all the best to you newcomers out there: be visible, make a statement and participate in the Awards!

Good luck and bon appetit!

Myanmorely yours, Nikita Black Editor

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coffee, tea, cakes & ice cream 92 coffee shops 97 tea time 102 bakeries 106 ice cream collections 110 sandwiches 110 outdoor dining

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30 indian 33 japanese 38 tappanyaki 39 korean 43 chinese 47 thai 52 southeast asian 57 western 62 latin 66 italian 70 french 73 fine dining 76 bistro 79 cafes 86 fastfood joints

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fter moving to Myanmar, October takes on a whole new meaning.

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It means the end of constantly damp bed sheets, of the frequent cleaning of muddy shoes and of lazy afternoons spent at home hiddeing from the rain...

And the beginning of "Winter" fashion appearing in the office along with afternoon picnics in the garden and romantic nights out‌!

Myanmar has some of the most beautiful alfresco dining venues: L'Opera, Le Planteur and Governor's Residence just to name a few.

More generally, in the next three months we will also be welcoming a lineup of new F&B establishments that will keep us all away from home every night. Located on 14th floor Novotel, Le Cellier will be the newest addition to the Yangon fine dining scene.

For casual dining, a few more international chains such as Pizza Hut and Harry's Barn will start appearing.

And let's not forget, HAGL Myanmar Center will finally be opening in November. It will house a diverse mix of international restaurant chains, modern bistros and local restaurants.

Hello October!

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Premium food service Premium Food Service is the leading food service supplier in Myanmar. With the aim of bringing quality ingredients from around the world, we hope to play our part to build a vibrant dining and nightlife scene in Myanmar. ?? Unit No. 1-3, Aung San Stadium (North Wing), Gyo Phyu Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp +95 (0) 1 249 122 | Email: premiumdistributiongroup@gmail.com

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TOP 10 unique dining experiences These are special times to be in Yangon. The city is going through a transformation.

When it comes to dining, no longer is Yangon a poor cousin to other cities. It is, arguably, becoming the fastest growing city in Asia. With many dining venues that have opened up in the last year, diners can now enjoy more dining options where the atmosphere, the service, the authenticity and the X-factor is just as important as the food.

In no particular order, here are our Top 10 Dining Experiences in Yangon: HISTORICAL BUILDING Belmond Governor’s Residence ?? 35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township 01 229860~3, 01 228260 PP 12pm to 2:30pm (Lunch) B Western Food - $10-85 Waygu Beef Burger (Grade 9) - $28

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What was once a dilapidated building in the early 1900s and home to the ruler of Myanmar’s southern states, Belmond Governor’s Residence, through the years, has blossomed into a first class luxurious resort hotel, surrounded by extensive gardens and ancient trees. A combination of Burmese tradition and modern luxury, it’s like stepping into an oasis of a bygone era. Their nightly Burmese Curry is popular as it is authentic and flavourful. Enjoy it with local tea and cheroot, a local experience.

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Le Planteur has been around since 1998 and their standard of quality has not changed. Expect authentic French cuisine in a unique setting. They also have a Bistro area and a wine bar where you can sip wine by the sample, glass or bottle through a self-service machine or served by a waiter. Enjoy their indoor lounge, outdoor garden area, or a scenic veranda for high tea.

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expats are there for the cheap food and to network. It's a great place to meet new people. The sight, the smell and the atmosphere brings to mind the term, “keeping it real”.

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Rangoon Tea House Kyauktada Township 01 1224534 B Mohinga - Ks5000

LE CELLIER WINE BAR AND RESTAURANT @ Novotel New! ?? Rooftop 14h Floor of Novotel Yangon Max Hotel - 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Township 01 230 5858 PP Lunch and dinner 12pm to 2:30pm and 6pm to 10: 30pm Starts from US$5

Le Cellier is now open. A uniquely stunning wine bar and restaurant featuring simple authentic French cuisine, breath-taking terrace views of the Shwedagon Pagoda, a walk-in wine cellar and a gallery wall curated in collaboration with local artists. Over 100 wine labels and 500 bottles.

Nangyithoke - Ks4500

Want to experience the local experience but want to do it in comfort? Then head to Rangoon Tea House. In essence, RTH is a modern take on the local tea shop, but with expat prices. Set on the spacious second floor of Pansodan’s hustle and bustle, it serves 12 blends of tea to suit anyone’s palate. Popular favourites such as mohinga and samosas have been the talk of the town.

LOCAL STREET EATS 19th STREET ?? 19th Street (Upper Block), Latha Township PP 9am to 12 midnight (Generally)

Many would agree that 19th street is the goto place for a real authentic feeling of street food that includes the activity of mobile foodhawkers selling giant fried grasshoppers or tea leaf salads, and the lottery sellers or the spruikers making their rounds every hour milling about, as well as the famous blind woman who sing beautiful songs for some money. Diners are surrounded by all kinds of BBQ seafood and various local fare. Tourists come because they’re curious, locals for the whisky and the

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german meal MAHLZEIT new! ?? 84,Pan Hlaing Street Sanchaung Township 11111 Yangon 09 784151250 PP 11:30am to 10:30pm

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Mahlzeit is the new kid on the block! This is the first and only German restaurant in Yangon and even before opening everyone was talking about it in anticipation. Located on the ground floor of a new building on Pan Hlaing Street, it is a simple and bright place for a hearty yet not too filling meal. The menu essentially boast meat dishes. Apfelshorle will delight the nostalgic, while Borgia will seduce the gourmands!

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The Blind Tiger ?? 111 United Condominium, Corner Nawaday st & Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Township 01388488 PP 12pm late (Mon to Fri), 5pm late (Sat/Sun) B Spicy Spanish Meatballs - Ks6500

Note: They are moving soon and the new address is kept a secret for now, speakeasy-style.

Stay on the lookout!

A speakeasy, also known as a Blind Tiger, refers to an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages illegally during the Prohibition era in the US. The term is now used to describe retro-style bars. A latest addition to Yangon’s dining and nightlife scene, The Blind Tiger is located in an obscure condo that leads to a secret door. Once there, you’ll realise there’s no door knob; you have to be let in by the staff. Once inside, enjoy an extensive menu of tapas and grills with an art-deco setting. Try the Chili Martini if you’re adventurous. It’s all hush-hush of course!

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?? No. 5A, corner of May Kha Road and Parami Road, Mayangone Township 01 9660792, 09 420126002, 09 73221717 PP 10am to 11pm BB Grilled Fish (Shan Style) - Ks5000 Pork Curry with Black Bean Sauce - Ks6500

To get an overall experience of the diversity of Myanmar cuisines, head off to Taing Yin Thar. Also know as the National Restaurant of Myanmar, this restaurant serves an array of dishes from all over the country. The traditional decor and the outstanding service make this place a very enjoyable venue for authentic and tasty food. They have beer on tap and if you don’t know what to choose from their impressive menu, we personally recommend the black bean pork - it is simply succulent.

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?? No. 6 Botahtaung Jetty, Botahtaung Township 01 901 0555, 01 901 0536, 01 901 0532 PP 6pm to 2am (Daily) B Chilli Panner (Only Vegetable) - $10 Weekend Dinner Buffet - $25 per pax European Buffet (Friday) Asian Buffet (Saturday) Indian Buffet (Sunday)

This new restaurant is in fact an Asian-Western fusion restaurant that also serves some deliciously revisited Myanmar classics. Their Chef is from here, and yet he has travelled the world, cooking for the biggest hotels. At the back, in the more private area, the atmosphere is ideal for some quiet and intimate time, like a business meal or a dinner away from everything else in this world.

Anchored in the Yangon River, the Vintage Luxury Yacht Hotel is a five-deck Finnish ship renovated into a hotel, styled with art nouveau, art deco and Victorian furnishings; one almost expects to see ladies in ballgowns coming down the steps. Relatively new, it offers a different kind of dining experience with views of the water. Live like a king and stay the night in one of their luxurious rooms.

Revisited Myanmar Cuisine Portico Café & Lounge @ Rose garden New! 00000001

?? 171 Upper Pansodan Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township

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Myanmar food is an eclectic mix of South Asia and Southeast Asia foods, packed with unique ingredients, flavourful taste and varied texture. Although they may not be as well recognized as their Asian counterparts, like India, China and Thailand, their dishes are definitely something you want to sample, for both the cultural experience and the amazing taste.

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Shan Noodles (Shan Kouw Swe) Despite having originated in far-away Shan State, this noodle dish has very much made its home in the Burmese-strongholds of the country. Served in a noodle soup, ingredients usually added are vegetables, chilli and marinated chicken or pork. A personal highlight of the local food.

Rakhine Montti This dish of rice noodles and fish soup is packed with great taste and aroma. Similar to Mohin © Julian Ray Photography

Mohinga The national dish Mohinga is, in its simplest form, a fish broth packed with rice noodles, eggs, fritter and the occasional fish head. But don’t let that put you off. It may not sound, or even look, like the most appetising of meals, but the people of Myanmar have perfected the art, adding all the right ingredients to give you a taste explosion.

There are a variety of ways to make it, but most dishes include hard-boiled eggs, dried chilli and an abundance of vegetables.

Tea Leaf Salad (Lehpet Thouk) Many new arrivals to Yangon could be forgiven for thinking that tea shouldn’t be edible, but those who sit down to a delicious dish of ‘lehpet thouk’ will realise they were very wrong indeed. Like most Myanmar dishes, it is a concoction of different flavours that give it a unique taste. It is also considered as a stimulant.

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ga, but with its own taste, as the name suggests, it comes from Rakhine state, in the western part of Myanmar.

Nan Pyar with Beans Myanmar tea shops are predominantly where locals sit and sip tea, but they also offer a variety of snacks, mostly pleasurable when dunked in your tea. Some tea shops also serve naan breads, potato curries and sweets. © Gary Stevens

Coconut Noodles (Ohn No Kouw Swe) A brilliantly subtle and lightly-curried meal where the coconut used to cook the noodles ,contrasts brilliantly with the protein option (usually chicken). As usual, variations are made, and additions can include lime, chilli and fish sauce.

Grilled Fish Best known in Yangon for being cooked in Chinatown, the Grilled Fish is available at dozens of barbecue stalls across the city, and is just as tasty in just about all of them. Marinated in lots of different flavours, it is the lemon on the meat that really stands out, and is a terrific, cheap option wherever you are in the country.

Burmese Curry Normally much oilier than its Indian equivalent, a Burmese Curry is usually a relatively rich sauce. Chicken is the go-to main ingredient, but other options include pork, shrink, beef and mutton. The best part of a Burmese curry though is the selection of side dishes that come with it.

Animal’s Innards Certainly not one for the faint-stomached, these tiny stalls are seen across the country and are incredibly popular among the local people. Various types of innards of animals (usually pigs) are boiled in a hot pot and then eaten on a stick. Definitely one for the type of visitor who wants to try everything.

Nangyi Thoke One of the few dry noodle dishes available in Myanmar, Nangyi Thoke is a thick, round noodle that is usually served with slices of chicken.

Additions include egg, chilli and lemons.

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Many local Burmese dishes like Shan Noodles and Tea Leaf Salad are often enjoyed by foreigners. While many of these dishes are made with fairly traditional ingredients, many other Burmese foods are not so conventional. Some of the foods/ ingredients used here can seem . . . let’s just say intriguing.

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Brains More specifically, pig brains. Murky white chunks of brain may be seen hiding around in dishes like Kyay Oh and even some curries.

They’re mushy and actually quite delicious, at least for some people (especially locals). Since most Kyay Oh shops add this to their dishes, it’s suggested that foreigners who would rather not have a small lump of brain in their noodles to inform the waiters while ordering.

Deep Fried Crickets With a crunchy exterior and a creamy inside, deep fried crickets are often sold by street vendors. Many locals take pleasure in chomping on the interesting, almost-sweet taste of these insects. They are easily available here. Don’t be hesitant about all the legs poking out; they add an extra crunch!

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Pig Intestines Chopped up, chewy pig intestines on wooden sticks are sold almost everywhere here on the streets. They can be found in “Pork Stick” (Wat Thar Dote Htoe) shops, along with many other pig inwards stuck on sticks, like pieces of heart, ears, tongue, and more. Faint-stomached foreigners who’d like to try a cleaner version of this local food is suggested to go to “Pork n’ Stick”, available in City Marts like Ta Mwae Ocean.

Fried Worms (Thin Paung Poe) Sago Worm Larvaes can be found with small street vendors in places like Chinatown. These little white, plump insects are usually immediately fried for the customer for a warm, firm exterior. When bitten into, expect a burst of thick, creamy interior. Locals enjoy these worms as a protein-filled snack.

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Duck Blood Foie Gras (Bae Thwae) Though definitely not as luxurious as Foie Gras, these blocks of boiled duck blood look like Foie Gras and are pretty hard to find. They’re usually chopped up then mixed into local salads for an interesting addition of texture and flavour.

For those daring individuals that wants a taste, street vendors and restaurants in Chinatown and La Thar are the places to go.

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Does your hectic schedule keep you from sitting down for a full meal? Do you get hungry during odd hours of the day? Do not despair, because snack options are plentiful in Myanmar! You can find delicious treats anywhere from street stalls to local restaurants. Grab one of these tasty traditional snacks for a quick hunger fix.

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tic Indian falooda, the Myanmar version is a scrumptious drink made with a combination of rose syrup, jelly, tapioca pearls, milk, ice cream, and pudding. Yum! Mote Phet Htote

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A traditional coconut cream sherbet, shwe yin aye literally means “cool the golden heart.” And like the name suggests, this cold dessert will surely cool your heart on a hot summer day.

It’s made of agar-agar jelly, sticky rice, tapioca pearls, and served with a slice of plain bread.

Ta Nyet Khout Mote If you have a sweet tooth, then this is the snack for you! Think of this as a sweet crêpe filled with jaggery syrup, coconut flakes, and red beans. You can always spot a kout mote vendor by the round griddle she uses to make this yummy snack.

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Mote phet htote is made by stuffing sticky rice with coconut shavings and sugar, and then steaming it after wrapping it in banana leaves.

A local favourite, this sweet snack will definitely be the highlight of your day.

Sanwin Makin A perfect snack to have with a cup of tea, sanwin makin is a Myanmar semolina cake. Unlike bain mote, sanwin makin is much denser and has a coconut taste to it. Be sure to indulge in this snack if you get the chance!

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Similar to sponge cakes, this is a dessert made from rice powder, poppy seeds, and jaggery syrup. It’s a great snack to munch on, whether you’re wrapped up in work or having a conversation with friends.

Savory Snacks Nga Phel A Sar Thoot (Stuffed Fish Balls) These are delectable fish balls stuffed with cabbage and drizzled with lemon juice. Ask the vendor to add some green chili for an extra kick! This snack is great for grabbing a bite on the go.

A Kin A kin refers to all types of grilled skewered foods, from ladyfingers to chicken wings. This is a great option for meat-lovers and vegetarians alike. A popular type of a kin is nga kin, a whole grilled fish stuffed with herbs and spices.

Lan Thayae Khout Mote This is a savory alternative to the ta nyet khout mote. Instead of the sweet jaggery filling, the lan thayae khout mote is filled with cabbage, tomatoes, chili, masala and boiled yellow beans, making it the perfect snack for all the spice lovers out there.

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Si htamin is steamed yellow sticky rice, traditionally eaten as a breakfast food. It is best

Think tempura, but with an extra touch of grease! A kyaw sone includes a variety of deepfried foods, such as gourds, onions, peas, and shrimps. It is best enjoyed with tamarind dip and a cup of tea.

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Mote Lin Mayar Literally “couple snack,” mote lin mayar is made of a mixture of rice batter, quail eggs and yellow peas deep-fried in a dimpled pan. Two “halves” are then served joined together like a pair of lovers, hence the name.

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restaurants The dining scene in Yangon conti ues to push the boundaries in terms of flavours from around the world. It is no longer just about the food. It is the combination of teasing your senses with flavours and aromas, the unique ambience and the experience. With so many restaurants popping up, especially with international franchises coming in, we are happy to say that there will be more happy bellies.

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Myanmar's local cuisine is a mix of all types of foods that comes from its neighbours, India, China, and Southeast Asia. In Shan state, where I come from, noodles are very popular. In Rakhine state, crabs are popular. My mother always told me that local food must have different types of flavours: sweet, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent. My favorite time at home is helping my mother cook in the kitchen and learning about dishes from our area. But when I'm too lazy to cook, I like to go out to eat local foods like mohinga, which is my favorite, along with Shan noodles.

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Feel Myanmar ?? 124 Pyihtaungsu Avenue, Dagon Township

Local food refers to cuisine from the Yangon region and more generally from Burmese origins. Locals distinguish “local” food from “ethnic” foods such as Kachin or Shan for example.

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Aung Thukha ?? 7A 1st Street, Shwegondine Bahan Township

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Aung Thukha is another renowned place to sample a range of Myanmar food: anything from rich, meaty curries to light, freshly made salads. The flavours are more subtle here than elsewhere, emphasising herbs rather than oil and spice. It is almost constantly busy, but manages to maintain a gentle, friendly service and a palpable old-school atmosphere, making the experience akin to eating at someone’s home.

Danuphyu Daw Saw Yee ?? No.175/177, 29th Street, Pabedan Township 01 253695 PP 9am to 9pm Beef Curry - Ks2500

Daw Saw Yee is a cheap, authentic and humble Myanmar food experience, where both locals and adventurous tourists can appreciate the local scene. There is a brief English-language menu, but your best bet is to have a look at the selection of curries behind the counter. As in most places, curries come with rice and a small soup.

Green Elephant Restaurant @ Mayangone Township ?? No.2, Aung Thukha Street, 9 Miles, Between Ocean Centre and A1, Mayangone Township 09 450059266, 09 425022193 PP 10am to 10pm

BB Coconut Noodle - Ks5000 Set Menu - Ks12000

Long-standing in Yangon’s food industry, Green Elephant remains popular for tourist groups. The restaurant offers a vast array of different dishes, and is a great introduction to Asian cuisine for those not willing to risk street food. The restaurant is pleasantly decorated; the servers are attentive and efficient.

Highly recommended are their sweet desserts but bear in mind that the restaurant is quite expensive compared to many other Asian-style restaurants in Yangon.

Happy Noodle @ Ga Mone Pwint ?? 2nd Floor, Gamone Pwint Shopping Mall, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangon Township 01 653653~60 Ext:8201

Green Elephant Restaurant @ Bahan Township ?? 37 University Avenue, Shwe Taung Kyat 1st Quarter, Bahan Township 01 537551, 09 73233108, 09 73152300

PP 10am to 9:30pm

BB Spare Rib Noodle Soup - Ks2900 Ngapi Yae Gyo Rice with Prawn - Ks3500

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Feel Myanmar has many branches all over town. A great restaurant to get acquainted with for local cuisine, it is popular with visitors from abroad and locals. There is a wide selection of local cuisine and the seating area outside is always busy, giving a lively atmosphere to your dining experience, especially at the main branch when they have the live band playing!

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Happy Noodle @ Myae Ni Gone City Mart

in small portions to ensure freshness and many kinds of sauces to suit all palates.

?? G - 8 & 10, City Mart Myae Ni Gone Centre, No. 231, Corner of Shin Saw Pu Street & Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township

House of Memories RUNNER-UP! ?? 290 U Wisara Road, after the junction with

01 508467~70 Ext:112

Dhammazedi Road (up a narrow side street),

PP 9:30am to 9:30pm Spare Rib Noodle Soup - Ks2900

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BB Ngapi Yae Gyo Rice with Prawn - Ks3500

PP 11am to 11pm B

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Happy Noodle @ People’s park Culture Valley ?? G-1, Myanmar Culture Valley, People’s Park, U Wisara Road, Dagon Township 09 5106883

BB Happy Noodle @ Wayzanyandar City Mart ?? No. (54)(56)(58), City Mart Wayzanyandar Road,

Set in an attractive wooden colonial home, House of Memories is a one of a kind in Yangon! They dish out mostly Myanmar specialities but also have Thai, Chinese and Indian dishes. The main draw for many is that this was once the office of the country’s independence hero, Aung San, and upstairs, you will find a few artifacts from his time. Their balcony and garden are nice and breezy.

South Okkalapa Township 09 73085974

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The famous big bright yellow smiley face of Happy Café & Noodles can be found in quite a few venues in town. The most enjoyable setting is in the garden of the beautiful colonial building which shelters the Inya Road branch.

Their patio is the place to go for some relaxing drinks and a couple of shared plates of Myanmar foods. Their menu focuses on Myanmar snacks, rice and noodles but offers Western options too (and cheap cocktails).

01 524208

Gabar Clinic, Kamayut Township

HOT SPOT BBQ & HOTPOT New! ?? No.87, Yadanar Road, Near Wai Zayan Dar Road, South Okkalapa Township 09 5213259, 09 252692764, 09 252692765

PP 6am to 8:30pm Chicken Curry – Ks3000 Catfish – Ks3500

The young and happy staff speak some English and are incredibly helpful. They show their guests around how to order from the different stalls within the restaurant. There is a one for Mohinga, from which you can pick vegetables and get them stir-fried, one for Shan noodles and rice, one for soups and curries and finally a stall for desserts. Sit on the back patio to enjoy the full splendour of this traditional Myanmar restaurant.

PP 3pm to 11pm

Bbq & Hotpot Buffet - Ks8000 Hot Spot BBQ & Hot pot just opened near the end of 2014 at South Okkalapa township. Seeing the popularity of hot pot dining amongst the locals, it is not surprising that Hot Spot BBQ is doing well, especially for big groups. Meats are served

K KHINE BURMESE RESTAURANT AT TAWWIN GARDEN ?? 45 Pyay Road Dagon Township, +959 3036 7785, +951 8600 080 PP 11:30am to 2:20pm (Lunch) PP 6:30pm to 10:30pm (Dinner) Daung Lan Traditional Myanmar Set -$18

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This restaurant set on the 4th floor of the Tawwin Garden Hotel has launched a new Myanmar menu. Their traditional set includes appetizer, salad, soup, two main courses, vegetables, side dishes and traditional dessert. Worth the try if you are in the area!

side and enjoy the bustling vibe of the restaurant as you sip tea, or savour the unofficial national dish, mohinga. All of their food is worth trying and it’s incredibly cheap.

Off the beaten track ?? Near Myaw Sin Kyun gate entrance, Kandawgyi

Lucky 7 PP 7am to 9pm Nangyithoke - Ks1500

Park, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township 09 5102657, 09 25401 8889 PP Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday:7pm to 10pm (Unplugged Show)

Chicken Parata - Ks2600 Monhinga - Ks600

BB Country Style Chicken Curry - Ks4500

Main Branch ?? 138/140,Corner of 49th Street and Mahabandoola Road, Pazundaung Township 01 292382, 09 5142810

Ahlone Branch ?? No.115, Lower Kyiimyinndaing Road, Ahlone Township 01 223379, 09 73002863

This is a perfect place to sample some local dishes in an authentic setting. Take a seat out-

This restaurant and bar has a mission: helping people discover the country through food and chatter. The trendy “travelstyle” café cum restaurant is set in the nice surrounding of Kandawgyi lake. Although there is no direct view of the lake, the small tent-like outdoor dining area gives quite a unique ambience. Portions are BIG. Need advice on your next trip in Myanmar, ask the owner or grab a book from the "library".

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Padonmar Restaurant

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?? 105/107, Kha Yae Pin Road, Dagon Township 01 538 895, 09 73242410, 09 5409409 PP 11am to 11pm B

Master/Visa Nga Myin Fish Curry - Ks10000

Popular amongst big groups of tourists, Padonmar has an eclectic mix of dishes from across Asia. Portions are well-sized, true to local form and there’s a great selection of side dishes. The restaurant is set in an attractive, air-conditioned building.

pick: sichet (noodles with fried garlic), meeshay (Mandalay noodle), tobu nwe (noodles with bean curd) and Shan traditional noodles. They make tea and coffee fresh for their customers, no instant sachets, and they are against the use of MSG. No wonder customers come back every morning: quality food always wins the hearts (and the stomachs) of the people.

Rangoon Tea House ?? 77 Pansodan Street (Lower Block), First Floor, Kyauktada Township 01 1224534 PP 8am to 10pm (Daily)

Princess Irrawaddy Breakfast Special

B Pon Hman Tea - Ks1500

?? Corner of 4th Street & Anawrahta Street, Yankin Township 09 73082088 PP 6am to 11am Mandalay Moke Ti - Ks1500

This restaurant only serves breakfast and it is always full ! The staple here is noodles. Take a

In essence, RTH is a modern take on the local tea shop, but with expat prices. Here you will find all the tea shop classics as well as refreshing drinks made from fresh coconut water.

Popular favourites such as mohinga and samosas have been the talk of the town. They regularly host vintage cinema nights.

?? No.37, Hantharwaddy Road, Kamaryut Township 01 538736, 01 527850 PP 6am to 8pm Shan Noodles - Ks1000

This tea house chain is air conditioned and very clean. They are used to welcoming foreigners and some branches even have tablets for the waiters to take down your order! Yet the prices remain around Ks1000 per dish, making it a truely good value for money destination. They serve essentially noodles.

Set at the top of Inya Lake, it is a good option for those wanting an overall experience of Myanmar cuisine. The cooks master the signature dishes of each region and use fresh, locally grown produce only. The result is a wonderful culinary experience, enhanced by the charming hospitality of the staff who are proud and happy to serve their guests.

Winner Inn Restaurant ?? 42 Than Lwin Road, Bahan Township 01524387, 01535205, 01503734 PP 7am to 10pm (Daily)

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Road, Mayangone Township 01 9660792, 09 420126002, 09 73221717 PP 10am to 12pm BB Kachin Style Chicken Curry - Ks5000 Shan Style Fried Fish - Ks5000

This is a typical local restaurant which serves Myanmar and Chinese dishes that come in large portions. Good for a feast after visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda. Their pan grilled chicken, mee whole fish and squeezed fruit juices are recommended for their freshness. Expect a

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PP 8:30am to pm (Sunday Closed)

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PP 9am to 8pm (Sunday Closed) Sabuti - Ks3000

Chin establishments are not easy to come by in Yangon! Chin food is spicy and plentiful, flavourful and filling too. On the ground floor, the restaurant serves traditional Chin food while Chin costumes and accessories such as bracelets, necklaces and belts are avilable for purchase on the toop floor.

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Kachin Style Chicken Curry - Ks4000

This is one of the best Kachin restaurants in Yangon. Here you will get a real taste of Kachin food and also Kachin rice wine. Beef chili noodle, fried rice and phat htote kyaw are signature dishes of this Kachin Food Shop and well worth ordring.

Jing Hpaw Myay ?? 2B Kyun Taw Rd, Sanchaung Township 01 524525, 09 420247034 PP 10am to 9pm (Mon-Sat), 4pm to 10pm (Sun) Shap Gam (Kachin) - Ks2500

This small and simple restaurant serves the best Katchin food in town. Try the pinkish Kachin rice wine, along with any of their wide variety of very tasty dishes. You will not be disappointed.

?? No 18, Shwe Pyi Aye Street, Sanchaung Township

Putao Restaurant ?? No. 30 (ground floor) Dammayone St., Myay Ni Gone, Sanchaung Township 09 257171464 PP 9am to 11pm BB

Putao is in the northernmost town of Kachin State, up near the beautiful Hkakabo Razi snow-capped mountain. They mainly dish out traditional Kachin food, but they serve some Thai dishes too. Their cuisine is made of plenty of greens and interesting potatos, and is then spiced with a Putao variant of the dreaded "gullah-authee" chilis.

Sha Yi Kachin Food ?? No.76 (Ground Floor), Bogyoke Road, between 50th Street & 51st Street, Pazundaung Township 09 798041923 PP 10:30am to 10pm Kachin Style Chicken Curry - Ks4500

Kachin food is special and distinct from the usual Burmese fare, and Sha Yi is a good intro-

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is quite spicy and full of flavour. They serve Myanmar foods from other regions as well as dishes directly taken from Thai cuisine. The restaurant is popular amongst locals ... it must be a sign!

rakhine foods Myeik foods Kyauk Phyu Rakhine and Seafood Myeik Gaung Phyu ?? No.93, Baho Road, Sanchaung Township 09 73227364

?? Corner of Innwa Street and Thitsar Road, South Okkalapa Township Kyauk Phyu Noodle Salad - Ks600

PP 10:30am to 10pm Myeik Kat Kyay Kite - Ks3000

Myeik cuisine is influenced by Thai as well as Chinese cuisine. It is favours fish and seafood due to its proximity to the sea. The signature dish at Myeik Gaung Phyu is Seafood Kat Kyay Kite (Burmese flat wide noodle with mixed seafood). It is delicious but the heat is immediate and intense.

Rakhine restaurants are not common in the city. Rakhine food is usually spicy and strong (most dishes include fish paste), although you can order a light yet tasty Rakhine Mote Tee (clear noodle soup) if you would prefer something less powerful. The salads are also very refreshing. Foreigners are hardly ever seen in this restaurant, so be prepared to improvise !

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?? No.139, Dhamazedi Road, Bahan Township 09 73235812 PP 8am to 10pm Myeik Kat Kyay Kite - Ks3000

Sanchaung Branch ?? No.45, Baho Road, Sanchaung Township 01 510285, 09 43125152, 09 5502459 PP 11am to 10pm

The signature dish of this Myeik restaurant is once again Kat Kyay Kike, a noodle dish that

Squid Salad - Ks2000

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South Okkalapa Branch ?? Waiza Yantar Street, South Okkalapa Township 09 30170200 PP 11am to 10pm

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noodle called Rakhine Mote Tee. Choose your fish, lobster or shells from the counter: they will cook it as you order and serve it with green chilli sauce. There are many outlets of Min Lan Restaurant in Yangon and all are crowded till late at night.

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999 Shan Noodle House Mayangone Branch ?? No.16,Parami Road & West of Maykha Road,

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PP 11am to 10pm

Mayangone Township 09 73096990, 09 73112984

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PP 11am to 10pm

Bahan Branch ?? No.1,MinLan, South Sayar San Ward, Sanpya, Bahan Tsp. 01 551259 PP 11am to 10pm

Min Lan is famous for its seafood and Rakhine

This local restaurant hidden in the small streets behind the City Hall serves some of the freshest and tastiest noodles and soups in town. The pork rib noodles are particularly delectable. The owner is very friendly and is always happy to give advice about local foods.

An ideal cheap food-stop right in the heart of downtown ... but it closes early!!

?? 34 Bo Yar Nyunt Road (corner with Nawaday Road), Yaw Min Gyi Quarter, Dagon Township 01 385185 PP 7am to 9pm

means a lot of fish and turmeric that is said to help fight off malaria and fever. Recommended dishes include the traditional morning snack “hin htote” – steamed rice powder with onion leaves, and flavoured with ju myit (an edible root) and fried garlic.

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Shan Noodle - Ks1500

?? No. (10), Aung Thuka Street, 5 Quarter, 9 Mile, Mayangone Township 01 660376, 09 2045283, 09 421126710 PP 11am to 10pm (Mon-Sun)

PP 9am to 9:30pm BB Papaya Chicken - Ks6000

This Shan Style hotpot ("Khute Fu") is not like the usual Chinese style hotpots. The main difference is the spicy Shan soupeit comes with.

If you would like something else, try their delicious warm tofu, their shan pork rice or ... their Brain Soup Mee Shay!

Hamti Pilan - Ks40000

Shan Yoe Yar RUNNER-UP! This gem is the place to go for traditional Wa food served on a rattan tray, lined with banana leaves. Wa cuisine is well known for its spiciness so be prepared. The restaurant is quite hard to find, but don’t give up, it is really worth the effort.

Innlay Ahmataya @ Yankin Shan Food ?? NO (8), Kyout Kone Street, Corner of Thitisar Road and Kyout Kone Street, Yankin Township 09 5056250 PP 6:30am to 7:30pm Shan Noodle - Ks1500

Innlay Ahmataya @ Dagon Shan Food ?? No. 126, Manawhari Street, Near Kandaw Mingalar Park, Dagon Township 09 73048375 PP 6:30am to 7:30pm Shan Noodle - Ks1200

This Shan restaurant specialises in dishes from the Inle Lake area. The Inthar people eat to suit the weather and geographical location, which

?? No.169, War Tan Street, Near corner with Bogyoke Aung San Road, Lanmadaw Township 01 221524, 09 250566695 PP 7am to 10pm B

Visa/MPU Shan Noodle - Ks1200

Shan Yoe Yar is a Shan-style fine dining restaurant. Set in an attractive, air-conditioned and renovated wooden house, it serves a selection of well-known and lesser-known fine Shan dishes.

The staff are dressed in traditional Shan outfits.

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Koe Kant (Khute Fu Hot Pot) A popular spot in the trendy Yaw Min Gyi Quarter, Aung Mingalar offers a terrific mix of Shan and local dishes. Also highly recommended are the fried dumplings. It is a pleasant venue with open doors that gets a cool breeze. and attracts foreigners and locals alike.

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Food in my home country, India, is not just food: it is infused with an endless and immeasurable ingredient called love, which makes it special. In the past few years, there has been a huge difference between the ethnic food available in Myanmar compared to the food available in India because of the scarcity of ingredients and a qualified cook. Luckily Indian food, which we have left far away in our hometown, is now more available here in Myanmar, promising the same flavours.

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BAWARCHI INDIAN RESTAURANT New! ?? No 37, Ground,Floor 1, La Pyayt Wun Plaza, Alan

01 2302069, 09 43185008

PP11am to 11pm B

MPU/Visa/Master Tandoori Chicken - Half/Full - Ks8000/15000

Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Township 09 253500002, 09 253500003 PP 11am to 11pm B Chicken Tikka - Ks7500

Corriander Leaf offers an authentic taste of Indian cuisines, including peshwari, mughlai and tandoori delicacies. There is also an impressive list of cocktails (and mocktails). Private rooms

They serve a fusion of North Indian Cuisine and Indian Chinese dishes. Veg and Non-veg favourites like murg malai kebab, chicken tik-

are copious and very flavourful so it is recommended to share a dish first and then order another if you can still manage it!

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ka, tandoori prawns, and mutton rogan josh are available and good. This being said, if they could provide real chutney and condiments for the papadums, they sure would make a better first impression on the guests!

?? 30th Street and Anawrahta Road, Pabedan

Mutton Liver / Mutton Brain - Ks2200

01 246953 PP 6am to 9pm Puri - Ks1000

Well known among both locals and expats, Golden City Chetty Restaurant is always bustling with customers who enjoy cheap Indian food. For less than $2, you can get all-youcan-eat thali set with a choice of rice or for a few extra kyats, additional servings of puri, dosa or chapati. The experience is loud and crowded, quite streetlike and without AC.

If you are looking for a tasty masala dosa with a basic setting and friendly service, this (very) cheap eat next to Sule Pagoda is it. Ingyin serves South Indian food, with fresh sambar and the usual daily-changing Thali which they refill until you are full.

Nepali Food House RUNNER-UP! ?? 63 Bon Sun Pet Street, Lower Block, Pabedan Township 09 73142386 PP 9am to 8pm

India Kitchen New!

Potato Paratta - Ks2000

?? 297 Mahabandoola Road (corner of Bogalazay Street), Botahtaung Township 01 389367, 09 260164282 PP 6:30am to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm Chicken Tikka Masala - Ks5500

India Kitchen serves early breakfast, lunch and dinner. Both service and food is good here.

Their gravies are rich and flavourful and their naan breads are soft. Indian TV is broadcasted on a screen in the corner, without sound, so you can follow the cricket or check out the latest Bollywood clips. They make their paneer daily. Upstairs is more intimate.

INDIAN TADKA ?? 7A Pyay Road, opposite of Inya Lake, (look for the small sign pointing down an alley way off Pyay Road), Hlaing Township 09 420187010

This tiny restaurant in the heart of downtown serves what is regarded as some of the best Indian and Nepalese food in the city. The vegetarian Thali set is particularly popular. Don't expect fine dining, but just a couple of tables and wall fans.

New Delhi Restaurant ?? 274 Corner of Anawrahta Road and 28th Street, Pabedan Township 01 373 334, 09 73201518, 09 450041222 PP 5:30am to 9:30pm Chicken Chapatti - Ks2500

A busy, no-nonsense Indian restaurant in the heart of downtown, New Delhi is popular among the locals. They serve a selection of rather oily South Indian dishes as well as a good selection of vegetarian foods.

PP 11am to 11pm Tandoori Chicken - Ks12000

Nilar Biryani ?? Anawrahta Road, between 31st & 32nd Streets,

Set in a house down a side alley, this restaurant can be a little out hard to find! The portions

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Chicken biryani - Ks2300

Biryani is an art and it takes skill to master it.

Situated on Anawrahta, Nilar has been THE restaurant dishing out tasty biryanis for years to countless customers. Their other dishes may come across as oily, but you will not be disappointed by their large portions of flavourful slow cooked meat, vegetables, rice and spices.

A really good value for money, local indian place.

cause of its popularity! Aside from the fact that they make their own yogurts and cheeses and pound spices daily for freshness, the Taj has made a hit with its halal-only dishes and alcohol-free zone. The meats are so tender that they melt in the mouth and the gravies are made with generous amounts of ghee, feasting here just cannot go wrong.

Titu’s Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant RUNNER-UP!

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The Taj New! ?? B-9, Aung San Stadium, North Stand, Upper Pansodan Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township

Shangri-La Hotel, Pabedan Township 09 421147660 PP 11am to 10pm Biryani - Ks6000

09 7662518, 09 25 2451353 PP 11am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10.30pm (Daily) Prawn Biryani - Ks7500

This authentic Northern Indian fine dining restaurant can seat up to 70 patrons and still has to turn customers away on weekends be-

Specialising in South Indian cuisine, rice is their main staple with the dishes infused in spices, soup and yoghurt-based dishes that usually form a complete meal. Located just behind Sule Shangri-la Hotel, Titu’s is a simple, unpretentious family restaurant.

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?? Chatrium Hotel, 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township 01 544500 Ext: 6231 PP 11:30am to 2pm and 6pm to 10pm

Authentic Japanese food with a pleasant setting, Kohaku is a popular venue for business meetings. It offers a business lunch set with

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I think the quality of Japanese restaurants depends on the expertise of Japanese chefs. There are many good Japanese restaurants now, but some details are still missing. For example, they may use the wrong flour for tempura and they may not be using the right ingredients. With shochu (Japanese wine), most restaurants don’t know how to mix the right amount of hot water. They stir when they shouldn’t and the sake is too hot to taste sometimes. My favorite Japanese restaurants combine friendly service with great taste, lots of volume and reasonable price. A definite plus are restaurants that serve food like the ones in Japan, especially when I was growing up there.

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a 3-course menu starting with an appetizer, main dish and fresh fruits or ice cream to finish it off. At $10 a person, it’s a steal; not to mention the quality of the food, prompt service and a cozy environment.

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?? No.300, Mahabandoola Park Street,

Fukuro Tepa - Ks3400

Despite the growing number of Japanese restaurants in Yangon, this restaurant has gained a strong reputation in the city. Their set menus are good and reasonably priced, with one pleasant point: good food presentation.

Kyauktada Township 09 448015063 PP 11:30am to 2pm and 5:30pm to 10:30pm (Monday Closed)

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Anagosero - Ks12000

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Immensely popular among the Japanese locals, Anaimo serves a balanced and healthy meal.

Situated in the centre of downtown, lunch delivery is also available without any delivery charge. Lunch box entries included fried chicken, grilled salmon lunch, grilled ginger pork lunch, curry rice with pork cutlet and pork cutlet with fried egg lunch.

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Gekko is a trendy, tastefully designed place to go to for a fun evening with friends in downtown Yangon. Located on the ground floor of the famous Sofaer building, they offer food from Japan, Korea and Vietnam as well as an Asian inspired cocktail menu fashioned by the famous 28 Hong Kong St. bar in Singapore. Their yakitori and ramen are exquisite, just like their cocktails. Take away and delivery available.

?? 81C, New University Avenue Road, Yankin Township 09 542871, 09 420231330 PP 11am to 10pm (3pm to 5pm Closed)

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Horn Japanese Beef Steakhouse ?? No 36 (A), Golden Valley Street, Quarter (2), Bahan Township

?? 130/13, Shwe Taung Tan Street (just north of Anawrahta Road), Latha Township

B Grilled Pork Ginger Sauce - Ks5500

09 420308350 PP 11:30am to 1:30pm and 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Most newcomers may at first find it difficult to find this restaurant, but don’t give up (remember to carry their phone number in case you get lost). Their tasty beef imported from Japan and Australia is their specialty. Private rooms are available as well as special meals for business or private parties.

B Gyu Silet Tataki - Ks8000

This well-hidden Japanese restaurant has an interesting café-esque atmosphere to it. Drink options are plentiful (cocktails, wine and even Prosecco Sparkling Wine) and complement the refined grilled dishes with style. Ideal for a date.

Ichiban- Kan RUNNER-UP! ?? G18, Aung San Stadium (North Wing), Gyoe Phyu Street, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township

MONDO ?? 26B Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township

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01 252261, 09 450077682

PP 11:30am to 2pm and 5:30pm to 10pm

PP 11:30am to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm (Sunday

Only JCB Kat Su Don - Ks8000

Closed) Sashimi (2 pieces) - Ks30000

Na Be Ya Ki Udon - Ks9000

One of the oldest Japanese restaurants in Yangon, Ichiban-Kan is loved by Japanese locals for providing meals that feel home-cooked. In addition to well-known Japanese foods such as tempura and soba, you can enjoy a variety of dishes that maintain their high quality due to the vigilant watch by its owner who is always present at the restaurant. Reservation is recommended.

Mondo has a reputation. Expensive. Top Quality. Exclusive. They now open for lunch and dinner and have extended their menu. Watch out for the small door! Their collection of Sakés is something to look forward to … if you are not on a budget.

OTAKE new! ?? Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Kan Yeik Thar Road, Yangon PP 11am to 3:30pm and 6pm to 10:30pm

KATSU JAPANESE RESTAURANT RUNNER-UP!

01 559 548 Tempura Mori - $14

?? B-2, Near Aung San Stadium, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township 09 49815101 PP 11:30am to 2pm Lunch), 5:30pm to 10pm (Dinner) BB Naga Saki Chan Pon - Ks6000 Sara Udon-Ks6000

A casual Japanese restaurant suitable for those who want to eat both solo or with a group.

Saraudon (crispy yellow noodle with thick starchy sauce) is recommended for its volume and superb taste.

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Opened early this year, Otake serves firstclass Japanese cuisine at a reasonable price.

The biggest asset is Chef Nanko San who brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to the kitchen. His specialty is sashimi, sushi and grilled fish. His skills are very evident in the quality dishes on offer. The ambience of Otake is peaceful and comforting, something rare in Yangon eateries. A hidden place for a business lunch, or intimate dinner with friends.

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SAKURA ?? 40th Street between Mahabandoola Road and Merchant Road, Kyawktada 01 245160, 09 254144359 PP 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 9:30pm

This small restaurant in the Yaw Min Gyi area serves easy going Japanese food in a relaxed atmosphere. Their gyoza are a highlight and best enjoyed on the little terrace outside, while watching the bustling streetlife unfold.

Sakura is a small Japanese restaurant located in downtown. Frequented by Japanese locals, the place is a hidden treasure for those who crave fresh sushi and authentic dishes straight out of Japan. Great lunchtime bento box!

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PP 11am to 11pm ?? No3/A1,Parmoutkha Street, Aung Theik Hti

Visa and Master Lunch Set - Ks5000

Road,Mayangone Township 09 7308 1871, 09 5123240 PP 11am to 10pm AORI IKA Sashimi - Ks4000 AORI IKA GesoYaki - Ks3000

A no-frills, locally-run Japanese restaurant, the portions are a good size, tasty and very wellpriced. The restaurant attracts a mix of locals, expats and Japanese looking to sample some of their home cuisine. Take-aways are available.

Teke Teke is a Japanese chicken cuisine restaurant that attracts crowds of people with high dining standards. The atmosphere and the decor are refined and relaxing and the service is pleasantly efficient. Advanced reservation is recommended, especially if you are taking your date or want to impress your clients.

TEKKAN BUNGO-STYLE JAPANESE TEPPANYAKI & CUISINE ?? No,20,Rm 01, City Channel Complex, Pearl Street,

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?? 33, PARKROYAL Hotel, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Township 01 250388 Ext. 8103/8119

Bahan Township 09 31062647 PP 6pm to 11pm (Orders close at 8:30pm) B Teppanyaki - $80

PP 11am to 2:30pm and 6pm to 10:30pm B

Visa and Master Scallop (Hotate) - $23

Tekkan is a Japanese teppanyaki (method of cooking on an iron grill), shabu shabu (method of cooking in boiling water), and sukiyaki (stew

With a newly-refurbished setting and a unique decor, guests now have an option of dining at the counter or in one of the booths for a more private surrounding. Chef Hongu Kaneo has over 45 years of experience.

SUKIYA ?? No.42/B, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township, 09 31135026, 09 30225961 PP 11am to 11pm Oyakodon (rice bowl withchicken and egg) Ks3500 Š Gekko

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prepared and served hotpot style) restaurant.

Its main features are premium Bungo beef, sake, and shochu from Oita prefecture. Bungo beef is tender and flavourful, similar to wagyu beef.

Yamagoya Ramen RUNNER-UP! ?? No.(520), Oo Yin Street, Sayar San Quarter, Bahan Township

Ika Geso Yayoyaki - Ks3000

This new restaurant set between Golden Crab and YKKO is still unknown and yet is promises to catch more attention any time soon with its fresh atmosphere and nice decoration. You can sit either on high or low chairs (as in on-thefloor low) for a fun and chilled evening with Japanese grill and sushi-lovin’ friends.

01 556774 PP 11am to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm (Mon-Fri), 11am to 10pm (Sat-Sun) Niku Miso Ramen - Ks6800

Yhet’s Sushi & Soba RUNNER-UP! ?? No-57, 37th Street (Lower Block), Kyauktada Township 01 377212

Started by Mr. Masatoshi Ogata, this ramen store serves its own unique ramen, perfected

by Mr. Ogata himself. With 150 outlets in Japan and now a branch in Yangon, Yamagoya serves a delicious selection of ramen in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Definitely a place to go for a quick, tasty ramen.

YAMASAKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT new! ?? No. (28/B2), South Horse Race Course Street, Tamwe Township 01 546 692, 09-254144359 PP 11am to 2pm and 4pm to 11pm (Monday Closed) BB

PP 11am to 10:30pm Sushi (piece) - $3 to $7 Noodle Soba - $6 to $8.50

Hidden in a side street off Merchant Street, Ytet’s Sushi & Soba is a nice venue for a relaxed lunch with a friend or two. The menu is somewhat confusing at first, but the staff are very kind and will go out of their way to help you. The food is tasty and the chilled green tea complements it perfectly. The fish they import are asleep, not dead,which ensures unbeatable freshness and the most amazing sushi in town.

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Teppanyaki Yakitori, a Japanese-style of skewered chicken, is flavored with soy sauce and sake, and commonly enjoyed as quick snack with chilled beer.

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Yakiniku literally means “grilled meat”.

Teppanyaki is a Japanese-style cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food. Teppan means iron plate and yaki means grilled, broiled or pan-fried.

HARU

WINNER!

Manpuku RUNNER-UP!

?? No.81, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township

?? No.(30), Sagawar Street, Dagon Township

09 421149721

01 214284, 09 8300426, 09 5046736

PP 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm

PP 3pm to 11pm (Order Closed at 10pm)

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BB Haru Beef Premium - $84

Beef Barbecue - Ks3500

Haru, meaning “spring season” in Japanese, offers open seating downstairs and a series of private dining rooms upstairs, centered around a charcoal grill that warms the room and fills the air with the aroma of freshly cooked meat and seafood. The menu is presented by waitresses dressed in traditional uniform, fluent in English and happy to explain the origins of each dish.

With branches in Los Angeles, Tokyo and now Yangon, this Japanese restaurant specialises in high-end barbecue dining. Suitable for all types of events and gatherings from corporate to birthday parties, enjoy Japanese sauce flavored barbecued meat served with your choice of salad and soup in a warm-lit atmosphere.

The supervising chef is a 20-year veteran of the Tokyo branch.

Kobe Ya RUNNER-UP!

Nagasaki Tei RUNNER-UP!

?? 615B, Marlar Street (near Pyay Road), Kamayut Township

?? No.56(B), Thiri Marlar Street, 7 ½ Mile, Pyay Road, Mayangone Township

01 535 072, 09 420015401

01 661350, 09 5133506

PP 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 11pm

PP 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5:30pm to 10pm (Closed on Tuesday)

Kobe Beef Goku Jyo Karubi (Kobe Beef Premiere Rib) - $48

Kobe refers to cuts of beef, which is one of this restaurant’s specialties. Their beef is imported from Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture. These thinlysliced meats, served cold, are often considered a delicacy.

3 Beef BBQ set - $59

Known for its top-notch quality of beef, Nagasaki Tei serves hand-picked premium cuts of beef, known as Miyazaki Beef Grade A5. Other dishes include variety of seafood, chicken and pork dishes, which can all be self-grilled or eaten shabu shabu style.

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Winner!

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Barbecue Set - Ks8300

?? No. 8, Thiri Mingalar Street, Hledan, Kamaryut Township 09 49335172, 01 536508 PP 8am to 10pm

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Arirang is a family-run business serving delicious home-cooked Korean food. The dakgalbi grilled spicy chicken is especially good, but anything down to the side dishes is worth a try. You can

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Just a few years ago, it was difficult to enjoy Korean food. The only thing available was kimchi, which was and is still available in Yangon as most of restaurants in Korea imports kimchi from China. But recently, there are better Korean restaurants in Yangon. I am especially happy that famous Korean franchise restaurants have opened up in Yangon, with their famous chicken and modern-style Korean traditional foods; not to mention Korean-style ice-creams and good, tasty coffee. I expect more Korean restaurants to open up in Yangon.

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find fine Shouju in this restaurant, which can be a good thing for both a business lunch or a family gathering. Quality does not come cheap though!

Han Il Kwan RUNNER-UP! BULGOGI BROTHERS

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?? G136,Ground Floor,Building 1, SOHO Diamond

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Tower, Nar Nat Taw Street, Kamaryut Township

?? 9.5 Mile, Okkalar Road, Mayangone Township 01 662475, 09 448010594 PP 10am to 10pm

09 796307127, 09 73038899

Pork Rib - Ks8000

PP 10am to 9pm

Seafood Noodle - Ks8000

Koteongsim - Ks21900 BB Special - Ks19900

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sorted kimchi sides and are served as soon as they are grilled.

Bulgogi Brothers is a casual dining restaurant most renowned for its tasty bulgogi. You will first be served with a complimentary dish, and tea with six side dishes (banchan). From there, you can choose from a variety of dishes including bibimbap, hot kimchi tofu soup and succulent variety of meat.

Although Hanil Kwan has changed location from its Pyay Road branch, it continues to hold a good reputation in Yangon, being one of the first restaurants to introduce Korean cuisine to local people. Their secret ingredient in the kimchi , which remains a secret, and comes highly recommended.

Green Mile ?? No.1, Bawga Lane, Pyay road, 9 mile, Mayangone Township 09 450029979 PP 11am to 10pm B Korea Noodle - Ks3500 Topuki - Ks5000

This small, 2-story restaurant is perfect if you want to have nice, simple Korean food at a reasonable price. It is a go-to place with friends for a casual meal and Shouju or just alone (perhaps, also with Shouju!). The service is fast and efficient.

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Her’s Korean Restaurant ?? 33-B1, Ayeyeiknyein, Parami Road, Mayangone Township 01 583374 PP 10am to 9pm (Daily) BB

Han Kook Kwan RUNNER-UP!

Pork Bulgogi - Ks5000

?? 24B, Pyi Thu Street, 7 Mile, Pyay Road, Mayangone Township 01 662757, 09 43154726 PP 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm BB Khabi Pork Rib - Ks8500

Han Kook Kwan distinguishes itself from other Korean restaurants with a different outdoor concept – Korean barbecue in Tiki huts. Those sitting outside are treated to the sight of cooks doing their work. Various meats come with as-

Her’s Korean Restaurant has gone from strength to strength since they opened. The restaurant is well-known for its pork products, which are sliced into bite-sized pieces, and are at their tastiest when dipped into the Korean soy paste, mixed with chilli and garlic.

Kim's Family new! ?? Shwe Ong Pin Housing, 39th Building, Rm.2 Yan Shin Street. Yankin Township 09 263040126, 09 263131119

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PP 9:00am to 10:00pm KimBap - Ks3500 This simple Korean restaurant and bar serves easy going Korean staples. Both tables and a counter are available and it is already becoming popular amongst Koreans and foreigners alike. The pork cuttlets are delicious (Ks8000) and a glass of Whisky will cost you

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Ks3000. Cheers to this new opening!

KPC Korean Food RUNNER-UP!

PP 9am to 10pm Bubaekyigae - Ks19500

KPC is a small restaurant, particularly renowned for the freshness of its food – the owner raises his own chickens and pigs! Try the samgyetang-chicken ginseng soup to get an idea of how tasty fresh ingredients really are. It’s a place to go with family and friends to have a delicious time out.

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with that from the South, where there are many accompanying side dishes. Dishes include kimchi, hot pots, soups and curries. There is a quirky North Korean cultural performance.

SooMiGa new! ?? NO4/1, Thirimingalar St. Mayangone Township 09 261182220

Min new! ?? NO725, Botayza Street, 10 Mile

PP 11:30am to 3pm, 6pm to 11:00pm So Gal Bi Gui (Grilled Beef Ribs) – Ks30000

09 43192000 (Reservation Required) PP 11:00am to 10:00pm Mok Sal (Grilled Pork Neck) – 8000KS

Owned by the same lady as Green Mile, but with a different concept: it is a high-end restaurant with many private rooms. Ideal for a business lunch or for a date! The Mok Sal is particularly delectable. Recommended: Sam Gyeop Sal (grilled pork belly), BulGoGi, Chicken KalGukSu (noodle soup with chicken).

This is currently very popular due to the quality of the imported ingredients and the family style of cooking. It very much feels like dining at a friend’s house and the side dishes are to die for. The pork rib (Ks13000) and the Sam Gyeop Sal (grilled pork belly, Ks9000) are real delights!

SooRa new! ?? NO7, Masin Street. Yankin Township 09 798508535, 09 250954699 PP 11:00am to 9:00pm

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Hae Mul Tang (Spicy Seafood Soup) Ks35000

?? A5, Saya San Road, Bahan Township 09 43110809, 09 73104544 PP 5pm to 11pm Korean Traditional Hotpot - Ks35000 (For 4 Persons)

One of Yangon’s quirkiest Korean restaurants, it is also the city’s only place to sample North Korean cuisine. The food is not to be confused

They just reopened! The owners are originally from Jeonra-Do, famous for its refined gastronomy. If you like spicy food, try the seafood soup. It’s a big dish that can be shared between 3 to 4 people, it is a real mustFor those who would rather go for a safe option, the Gal Bi Tang (Short Rib Soup – Ks8500), is deliciously mild.

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?? No 49, Nagar Yone Street, Mayangone Township 09 32237833, 09 73139053

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The Seoul ?? 142 Parami Road, opposite fromParami Bus Station, South Okkalapa Township PP 10am to 11pm

Bahan Township

Yoogane Junction Mawtin branch ?? 4th Floor,Mawtin Junction Centre, Lanmadaw

Moondun Soondae - Ks18000

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?? Pearl Condominium, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road,

01 579624, 09 49284 888, 09 421177524 BB

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Main branch

At The Seoul, you will enjoy dining in a quiet atmosphere as well as friendly and professional service. The English-speaking staff are very efficient. This venue is in fact very good for business meetings (VIP rooms are available) but can also be a good option for a family or birthday gathering. The bulgogi is one of their best dishes.

YOOGANE RUNNER-UP! 0942117 6800 PP 11am to 10pm BB Chicken Galbi - Ks7800

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Yoogane new branch NEW! ?? Junction 8, Kyaik Waing Pagoda Rd, 8 Mile 09 421176800 PP 10am to 10pm

Established in 1981, Yoogane was one of the most popular chicken galbi restaurants in Busan, Korea. In Korean language, guests are seated to a table with a huge hot plate in the middle, provided with individual bib/apron and upon choosing your menu, have the staff do the cooking for you. It is a family restaurant, with a concept of sharing your food, so it naturally attracts couples and big groups. The prices are very reasonable compared to other established Korean restaurants.

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Golden Duck

Winner!

?? Kan Taw Mingalar Garden Compound, U Wisara Road, Dagon Township 01 240216, 01 706488, 09 73229233 PP 9:30 to 10:30 Roast Duck - Ks13400

This restaurant has several branches. The one

near Cousins Grill is the most popular for its food, while the one near Shwedagon Pagoda is most reputed for its view. The restaurants are big, which make them ideal for big gatherings.

The standard of the food varies but the roast duck seems to be a dish which consistently satisfies customers. Reservation is highly recommended.

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Having a father who is Chinese and a mother who is Indian, I am exposed to all types of Southeast Asian and South Asian cuisine. Although, I love all types of food from different countries, Chinese is my favourite. I like to cook and mix Chinese spices and condiments to enhance the taste of my dishes. My favourite Chinese dishes are Szechuan noodles with spicy beef sauce and sesame chicken, and I can't get enough of dim sum – it's definitely my all-time favourite, especially when going out with my friends and family. There are plenty of small Chinese restaurants in town: most of them are unknown and hidden away but they are worth the try.

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First House  RUNNER-UP! ?? 1, Inya Road, Kamaryut Township 01 527506 PP 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm BB

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Fish Head with Hot Red Pepper - Ks20000

taurant - the classy decor matches the opulent interior. It has gained popularity particularly due to its fresh seafood cuisine. The seafood is sold according to the current market price.

Be sure to enquire for a rough estimate before you order.

First house specialises in Hunan and Sichuan cuisine. Expect well-prepared regional Chinese cuisine, attentive service and a relaxing atmosphere. Popular dishes include mutton and duck hot pot, steamed sea fish, chilli chicken and different varieties of lobster.

Jin Bao Seafood restaurant

Fook Mun Lau  RUNNER-UP!

Known for its seafood dishes and dim sum, this restaurant is a must for those wanting a Singapore-style Chinese food at a reasonable price: the food has home-made feel to it and there are plenty of dishes to choose from with different ranges in price. Dim sum is served from 6:30am to 2:30pm.

?? 102, corner of Kaba Aye Pagoda and Oak Pone Seik Roads, Mayangone Township 01 656878, 01 656789, 01 661839 PP 9am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 10pm (Weekdays) 8:30am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 10pm (Weekends) King Prawn 1kg - Ks80000

It is the epitome of grandeur in a Chinese res-

?? No 61B, Min Ye Kyaw Swar Road (cross street Baho Road), Ahlone Township 01 227195 PP Daily 10:30am to 10:30pm Mapo Tofu - Ks3,50, Shrimp Dumpling - Ks800

?? No.438, Corner of 44th Street and Merchant

Royal Garden RUNNER-UP! ?? Kandawgyi Natural Park, Natmauk Street,

Road, Kyauktada Township 09-262611112, 09-262611113 PP 11am to 11pm Hotpot set - Ks12500

Central Forest Zone, Bahan Township 09 253000191 to 3 PP 7am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 10pm (Mon-Sun)

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?? Corner of Bo Myat Htun Street and Anawrahta Road, Botahtaung Township 01 293596 PP 11am to 10pm (Breakfast buffet available from

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Breakfast Buffet - Ks4000

01 2305858 (extension 7404)

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B K.K. Mini Pot Set (2 people) - Ks28,000

PP 11:30am to 2:30pm and 6pm to 10:30pm B

K.K. Pots is a cozy one-room restaurant that gives off a casual vibe. The décor is very minimalist-chic with white walls, plain furniture, paintings, and culinary magazines on shelves.

Their contemporary Asian menu combines traditional dishes with Western and Japanese ingredients and preparation techniques.

Kou Fu RUNNER-UP! ?? 24 Baho Road, corner of Pyihtaungsu Yeik Thar Street, Ahlon Township 01 222998, 09 49311122 PP 9:30am to 9:30pm Potato Chips - Ks3500

Kou Fu is very popular with both Myanmar locals and Chinese expats in Myanmar. The venue is always buzzing with customers, perhaps because of its extensive menu that is reasonably priced. Popular dishes are steamed wontons and noodle soups.

Whole Peking Duck - $45

Their Chef, Raymond Wong, has cooked in over 20 countries and now has brought all his skill to Myanmar. The food served here is authentic Chinese food. You can either choose à la carte dishes or go for the all-you-can-eat dim sum deal. They have more intimate private rooms for small gatherings and families, although the main part of the restaurant has a nice view on the open kitchen from which you

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KK Pots Hot Pot

Widely known as a popular venue for wedding reception, this place is great for all occasions from business meetings to get together with families and friends. They serve dim sum in the afternoon and only accept group reservations for dinner. Dishes include Beijing-style roast duck, gui lin gao (a herbal black jelly dessert), tofu in clay pot, mango pudding and one of the best dim sums available in Yangon.

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Snow Fish - Ks12700

This modern hotpot place right in downtown is a nice dining option for those who like hotpot.

They have different soups and sets including meats and seafoods. Upstairs is quiet, whereas downstairs is active with city life. The bar counter is nice if on your own.

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can admire the cooks at work!

an added visual bonus.

Summer Palace @ Sule Shangri-La RUNNER-UP!

White Rice Restaurant ?? Kandawgyi Royal Lake Park, Natmauk Lane Opposite of Eye Hospital, Bahan Township

?? 223 Sule Pagoda Road, Pabedan Township 01 242828 Ext. 6428/6429 PP 11:30am to 2pm and 5:30pm to 11pm Master Card and Visa

01 556837, 01 556838 PP 6am to 10pm BB

Buffet - $24

Deep Fried Red Snapper with Soy Sauce Ks14000 (Small) / Ks25000 (Big)

Summer Palace restaurant, on the second floor of Sule Shangri-La, offers authentic Cantonese food, including dim sum lunches. They offer an a la carte buffet lunch menu and multi-course banquet dinners. Tick the boxes on the menu and they will keep serving as per your request.

This restaurant, well situated by Kandawgyi Lake, serves tasty Chinese dishes in a simple atmosphere. Service is fast and professional. It can hold up to 300 guests and provides entertainment for those planning to organise big gatherings.

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?? 6th Floor, Beside Sky Star Hotel, Corner of East Myinn Pyaing Kwinn and Lay Daunt Kan Rd, Thingangyun Township 01 8604622, 01 8604633 PP 10am to 10pm

?? No.4, Nyaung Tong Road, Sanchaung Township 01 502582 PP 8am to 10pm (Daily) BB Xiao Long Bao with Pork - Ks4000

BB Quan Roast Duck - Ks17500

It seems the town of Yangon and its visitors cannot get enough of this restaurant, which specialises in its Peking duck. Besides the food being a good price point, they also have a showing of duck-carving at your table, which gives

This Taiwanese restaurant has a reputation for serving delicious pork, prawn and crab Xiao Long Bao. These little dumplings filled with hot soup are a real explosion of savours. The place is small but very clean and service is fast. watch the cooks while they prepare your fresh Xiao Long Bao : you will be amazed at their skill.

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Sabai

Winner!

PP 10am to 2:30pm and 5am to 9:30pm

Kaba Aye Pagoda Road Branch (near Sedona Hotel) ?? Kabaaye Pagoda Road, Inside Mya Kyun Thar

Inya Branch ?? No 30, Kabaraye Pagoda Road, near Golden Hill Tower, Bahan Township

Compound, Yankin Township 01 8605178 BB

09 252051784 Kor Moo Yang - Ks4300

Sabai Sabai’s Inya Road branch, now located in front of Sedona hotel, continues with their

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Born and bred in Thailand, I grew up surrounded by good Thai food on the streets and restaurants. Since I have moved to Myanmar, I have been on a quest of finding good Thai restaurants in Yangon. There are various types of Thai restaurants here, for example, street foods, traditional cuisines, fine dining and even chain restaurants from Thailand, but my favourites are the traditional Thai meals and home-cooked types of food.

My favourite dishes are tom yum goong (spicy shrimp soup), tom kha gai (chicken coconut soup), pad kra prow (minced meat with basil), tod mun (fish/prawn cake) and more!

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high standards. The food is presentable, midmarket and in a western-friendly restaurant.

Popular among expats and locals, it serves Thai dishes such as tom yum, tom kha and seafood.

The sunset view is remarkable.

APK KITCHEN THAI FOOD ?? 393 Shwe Bon Thar Road, Upper Block, Pabedan

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Township 09 43207659 PP 9am to 9pm (Mon to Sun)

Located just next to Bogyoke Market, this no fuss Thai restaurant is ideal for a post shopping-spree recovery meal. The flavours are full but beware of spicy and sour dishes! You should ask for low spice if you are not accustomed to Thai (or Sichuan) spicy food.

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Panang Curry – Ks5500

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BANGKOK KITCHEN ?? Kandawgyi Natural Park,Nat Mauk Road,Tamwe Township

Golden Crab ?? No 28/GF, South Horse Race Course Road (Street

01-556901,097301392

beside Da Nu Phyu Daw Saw Yee Restaurant),

PP 10:30am to 10:30pm Papaya Salad- 2000

Tarmwe Township 09 73139172 Crab Masala - Ks8000

This very big restaurant in walking distance from the Chatrium serves tasty thai food.

Service good although there is no particular atmosphere. Go for the food and sit outside if weather permits.

Dailycious II, Thai Food

Famous for its Thai-style chili crab, prepare yourself to feast on all types of crab – from soft shell crab to hard shell crab. Thai-style fish barbecue, eel cooked with oyster sauce, bamboo shell in sour and spicy sauce and white pomfret naturally steamed are also popular here.

?? Myanmar Culture Valley (MCV), beside People’s Park & opposite Shwedagon Pagoda PP 10am to 11pm (Daily)

Green Elephant Restaurant PP 10am to 10pm

09 420033110 , 09 420033119 BB Thai Rice Noodle – Ks4900

Main Branch ?? 37 University Avenue, Shwe Taung Kyar 1st

Popular for its delicious glass noodle with seafood and pad thai, remember to ask for less spicy if you can’t handle the heat! Affordable, clean and good for family get-togethers. Have a stroll in the park after your meal to finish it off nicely.

Quarter, Bahan Township 01 537551,09 73233108, 09 73152300 BB Coconut Noodle - Ks5000 Myanmar Tempura - Ks5000 Set Menu - Ks12000

Mayangone Branch

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?? No.2, Aung Thukha Street, 9 Mile, Between Ocean Centre and A1, Mayangone Township 09 450059266, 09 425022193

KKS B.B.Q ?? No. L1, Shwe Taung Kyar Street, Bahan township 09 4200 00808 PP 11am to 10:30pm

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Supreme Seafood Set - Ks16000

Green Elephant is a popular restaurant for both locals and Thais. They offer a variety of dishes, although they’re not the most affordable among other Asian restaurants, their Thai dishes are worth trying, especially for those who want a taste of authentic Thai cuisine.

Green Gallery Restaurant RUNNER-UP! ?? No.58, 52nd Street (Mahabandoola), Botahtaung

Essentially popular amongst Thai and local people, KKS B.B.Q is known for its nice outdoor seating. There are many kinds of barbecue available such as seafood, ham, bacon, vegetables, and you can also order barbecue with set menu. It is always crowded with people at night and they have a family set for Ks19000.

Legacy Thai Restaurant RUNNER-UP! PP 10am to 10pm

Township 09 450059266, 09 425022193 PP 10am to 11pm (Tues to Sun)

Main Branch ?? 99 Dhammazedi Road (down an alley to the left

PP Monday Closed

as you come from U Wisara Road, near Coffee

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01 709748, 09 73012890 Chicken with Basil Leaves - Ks3700

Kandawgyi Branch ?? Mhyaw Sin Island, Kandawgyi Park 09 253512904, 09 253512903

Hidden away down a narrow alley of Dhammazedi Road (close to the junction with U Wisara), Legacy may not look much from the outside but it’s terrific selection of dishes as well as its fresh ingredients make it a mustvisit for foodies looking for some Thai cuisine in Myanmar. Prices are very reasonable too.

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?? 85, Shin Saw Pu Street, Sanchaung Township 09 450013761, 09 21038225 PP 10am to 10pm

This small family restaurant offers a selection of Thai salads and curries at a reasonable price.

The setting is basic and relaxed, and the owner is as welcoming as the food is tasty. Located in the eastern part of the city, it is a place to chill or for a very casual meal. Not recommended if you dislike dogs.

BB Chiang Mai Chicken Sausage with Spices and Herbs - Ks5500

Perhaps one of the things that sets Le Nacha apart from other Thai restaurants is that it serves authentic Northern Thai food, where their cuisine is generally not as spicy. It has

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a cosmopolitan vibe situated in a refurbished house. The other plus point is that it's right next to their Nacha Spa offering Thai massages and facials—double the pleasure.

Mai Thai Restaurant RUNNER-UP! ?? 197/1-3 West Shwegonedine 5th Street, Bahan Township

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01 383662, 01 375158 PP 10am to 10pm

Mai Thai has been put to the taste-test time and time again by folks from different walks of life and has passed most times with flying colours. Thai dishes are served with a dash of Chinese fusion, and servings come in hearty portions, making them perfect for sharing. Service can sometimes be a little slow, and, just as a warning, the food is sometimes quite spicy.

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quite nerve-wrecking). Favourites are Thai omelette, papaya salad, sweet and sour egg and soup dishes.

Thai 47 Bar & Restaurant

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?? No. 153, corner of 47th Street & Anawyahta Road, Botahtaung Township 09 5169215, 09 5112116, 01 8610556 ~ 557

MIX Restaurant & bar ?? No.68, Tawin Street, 9 Miles, Mayangone Township

PP 11am to 11pm BB Grilled Pork Neck - Ks4800

01 9663963, 09 253059922 PP 10am to 11pm BB Cold Pork Ear Roll served with Roast Sweet Chili Sauce - Ks5500

This award-winning restaurant from Thailand is now in Myanmar! This bold restaurant takes cuisine by the horns and mixes up food from different cultures, countries, and at times even courses, to create a unique menu that is hard to classify. Seafood is their speciality.

Thai 47 services all types of Thai dishes including deep-fried wrapped marinated chicken in pandanus leave, charcoal-grilled pork neck served with spicy lime dipping sauce and Thai satay served with peanut sauce and cucumber sauce. The atmosphere is quite Burmese style with neon lights and a football game on the screens, but the food is unbeatable price-wise!

Thai Kitchen new location! ?? No. 15-D, Than Ta Man Road, Dagon Township 09 8613400

Pattaya Thai Restaurant RUNNER-UP!

PP 10am to 10pm Thai Spicy Soup (Tom Yum) - Ks4500

?? 21, Malikha Lane, 7 Mile, Mayangone Township 01 663109, 09 420002633 PP 10am to 9:30pm BB Prawn Tom Yum - Ks32000

Mostly popular amongst Thais, the food quality and taste make it worth the price that is a bit on the pricey side and is not fixed (which can be

Exotic flavours, aromatic essences and abundant texture make dishes at Thai Kitchen very authentically Thai. Start with deep-fried prawn cakes or stir-fried fresh beef with sesame as an appetizer and work yourself up by selecting from an abundance of noodles, salads, fried rice or any of their grilled varieties.

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Chicken with Basil Leaves - Ks5500

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As a bonafide glutton having grown up in Singapore, the top criterion for my relocation to a city is certainly her ability to satisfy my insatiable taste buds. For a country emerging from years of isolation, Myanmar rates surprisingly well on this. In my first month in Yangon, I was struck by the similarity of cuisines between here and Singapore. Both cities’ cuisines carry distinct traces of Chinese and India and this is best reflected at breakfast. For instance, Chinese bao xi (steam bun with meat) and Indian naan (baked bread) are common choices in the morning. With the rapid increase in Southeast Asian eateries, I am not surprised if Yangon becomes the next food haven in this region.

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House of Singapura

winner!

?? Union Business Centre, Annex B, 40 Nat Mauk

BB Hainanese Chicken - Ks6000

Road, Bahan Township 09 30258388 PP 12pm to 10pm

Set in the same building as Peperoni Pizza, this restaurant serves Singaporean favorites such

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as chicken rice, char kway teow, satay and sweet desserts that are not easily available like ice kachang. The open kitchen is fun to peek into!

Ang’s Restaurant ?? No.76/A, Aung Zay Ya Road(Also known as Yadanar Road), Ward 13, Yankin Township 09 402585423, 09 250535180

Pho Bo - Ks6000

Cyclo is a Vietnamese canteen-like restaurant which serves simple, casual Vietnamese food that is full of flavour. Their signature dish, the Pho, comes in big portions and their coffees are made to the taste of the customer. Unlike most restaurants, it is open for early breakfast from 6 am onwards.

PP 10am to 10pm (Daily)

Crustacean Restaurant RUNNER-UP! Kam Heong Chicken - Ks3700

?? No. 52 (A), Myint Zu Street, Parami, Yankin Township

With an array of Malaysian dishes to choose from, Ang’s Restaurant is a haven for those wanting to experience authentic Malaysian food as well as first-timers who want to sample one. The latest addition in Southeast Asian fare, their dishes include popular Malaysian cuisines such as kam liang chicken, sambal fish, mutton kurma, fried kangkung belacan with squid and mutton rendang.

Cyclo Vietnamese Restaurant NEW! ?? 133, Lanmadaw Street, Latha Township 09 250298654 PP 6:30am to 10pm (Daily)

09 5036024 PP 11am to 11pm B Crab Masala - Ks6500

Crustacean is a family-run seafood restaurant managed by 26 year-old Myint Myat. Thanks to her family’s main business in seafood processing and export, it’s not surprising that they have one of the freshest seafood on offer you can find in Yangon. Along with the wide choices on the menu, self-service BBQ and other meats are also available.

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Eliq

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?? 64 (G) Kyitwine Pagoda Road, Avenue 64, 8 Mile, Mayangone Township 01 656913-9

burgers. Mostly parked on Thida Street, it occasionally roams around the streets of Yangon so keep an eye out, it might stop near you sometime!

PP 7am to 11pm

GOLDEN PHO VIETNAMESE CUISINE new!

BB Grilled Beef and Green Tea Salad - $20

?? 62 Yaw Min Gyi Street,Dagon Township 01 254 957, 09 253538686

In line with the modern look of the hotel, Eliq is a trendy restaurant with a contrasting and contemporary colour scheme. The restaurant extends to the courtyard and garden area; set up in such a fashion that easily makes one feel comfortable with various seating options.

Their fusion dishes would surprise most of us!

Healthy is their motto.

FOOD BOX new!

PP 10am to 10pm Lemon Grass Beef with Dry Noodles - Ks4000

Classy, yet inviting, with soft, warm lighting and modern Vietnamese art pieces and decor, Golden Pho is a great place for first dates or talking business over lunch. The dishes were created with Vietnamese street food in mind, with a modern touch of high-quality ingredients and minimal use of oil. Must visit place!

?? No.44, Thida Street, Kyauk Myaung, Tarmwe Township, 09 262019411, 09 794300448 PP 10am to 10pm Lunch Buffet (Western or Chinese or Thai) -

Linkage social enterprise ?? No. 141 SeikKanThar Street, 1st Floor, Lower Block, between Mahabandoola & Merchant St, Kyawktada Township

Ks12000 pp

09 49583618, 09 43052916, 01 389893,

This food truck sells safe Myanmar street food takeaway such as satay sticks, mohinga and

PP 11am to 10pm

09 421064187 Crab Masala - Ks5000

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One shopping centre, serves Asian favourites, snacks and beverages. Regardless of whose mom this kitchen belongs to, it remains a popular pit-stop for a much needed coffee break before the shopping spree next door.

My Garden Unplugged Restaurant ?? Ahlone Road, (opposite Summit Parkview Hotel), Dagon Township 09 420048037

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This quaint little restaurant that sits on the first floor of a traditional Burmese building also doubles up as an art gallery. Serving Chinese and Burmese food, it’s run by a non-governmental volunteer group that helps street kids by giving them training in food and beverage.

There’s a small table (it only seats two people) that sits on the balcony and it offers a great view of the bustling street life below. There are only half a dozen tables but the art on the walls make it an enjoyable place.

PP 6:30am to 11pm

Mom’s Kitchen

Pork Neck Bbq - Ks9000

?? 65, Super One Compound, Lay Daunt Kan Road, Tamwe Township 01 542371, 09 5019128 PP 10am to 9:30pm Hainanese Chicken Rice - Ks3300

With a name as ubiquitous as this, understandably there are many Mom’s Kitchen around the world, albeit unrelated to one another.

The Yangon version, located next to Super

This very big and very popular restaurant in People’s Park is a place to go with a large group, to enjoy many shared plates of Chinese, Myanmar, Thai and other Asian foods along with some beer. They have a live band playing English songs every night at 7pm. Football matches are also displayed on screens. Nice to hang out with friends for a long evening of chatter and laughter.

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Singapore Kitchen RUNNER-UP! ?? 330 Ahlone Road, International Hotel Compound, Dagon Township

rectly from Singapore and Indonesia. It is run by two Indonesian chefs to give you the right authentic flavours anytime of the day.

09 73016788, 09 49271866 PP 11am to 3am BB

Vietnam Kitchen RUNNER-UP! ?? 1A Phosein Road, Sanchaung Street, Sanchaung

Malaysia Noodle - Ks4000

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Singapore Kitchen certainly is a favourite place to go for seafood, albeit a tad pricey for some.

It is also a familiar place for those looking for food after-hours. Be warned, they are close to one of the busiest roads in Yangon; depending on the time of the day, the noise from traffic outside may limit your conversation.

Toba RUNNER-UP! ?? 15 Nawaday Street, Dagon Township 09 30223875 PP 24 Hours Ayan Masake Lada Hidan - Ks3200

Serving Indonesian and Indo-Chinese inspired dishes, the restaurant imports ingredients di-

PP 8am to 10pm Bacon Wrap with Rice Paper - Ks 8000

Tucked away on a small street to the side of the Chatrium Hotel, the staff at this cozy restaurant is friendly and attentive. Delicious dishes include their beef pho, traditional spring rolls and squid balls. For vegetarians, the lemongrass tofu is recommended. They also serve authentic pho noodles.

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Sharky’s

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?? 117 Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Township

about the food that is grown and prepared incountry.

01 524 677, 01 373009 PP 9am to 10pm Tenderloin - Ks30000

SHARKY'S New venue! ?? Pansodan Street (next to Rangoon Tea House) 09 51 524677, 01 373009

Sharky’s is an institution. With ‘Food and Passion’ as their tagline, Sharky’s has won the hearts and stomachs of Yangon’s dwellers with its slow-cooked treats. Passionate about making their ingredients in-house, owner Ye Htut Win is always willing to share his experience

Chili Chili Chicken (Half) - Ks12,000

Their new outlet in downtown has an array of Western foods on offer. The usual artisan food items are for saleat their Deli corner, and ice-

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I would classify as Western those restaurants which mainly serve European & North American foods, or have a good selection of Western foods. The tricky thing is that most of the restaurants here also serve Asian-Fusion dishes to please all types of palates, so technically they are not completely “Western” ! I guess they want to make sure there are good options for all their customers! As long as there is a good piece of meat, I’m happy!

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creams are displayed in the cooler. Their coffee is delicious as always, and the overall layout of the restaurant makes it a cosy place to enjoy lunch with family and friends. They also make sandwiches for those on the go!

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?? 6 Botahtaung Jetty, Botahtaung township 01 9010555, 01 9010536, 01 9010532 PP 7am to 11pm

50th Street cafe restaurant & bar RUNNER-UP! ?? 9/13 50th Street, Botahtaung Township 01 397061

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accross as being rather tacky ... which can be fun if you want something different!. Dishes include smoked salmon salad, crusted butter fish, chicken breast cooked in lemon and Lamb dishes. For dessert, choices include tiramisu and other cakes and pies, with ice cream of course! Vegetarian option is also available.

Most Popular Food – Chili Paneer (Only Vegetable) - $10 Dinner Buffet - $25 per pax (Weekend)

PP 10:30am to 11pm B

Visa and Master BBQ Chicken - Ks9500

European Buffet (Friday) Asian Buffet (Saturday) Indian Buffet (sunday)

This five-deck "luxury yacht" has a few restaurants onboard. Decorated to reflect the style of the industrial revolution, it may come

50th Street may no longer be at the tip of its grandeur, but it still gets a good ol' crowd during the weekend nights. Service is slow, but portions are huge. With comfortable sofas, a pool table and sports on the TV, it’s a cosy place to go if you’re in need of a few home comforts

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or to meet up for nostalgic drinks with longtime expats.

Acacia Tea Salon RUNNER-UP! ?? 52 Saya San Road, Bahan Township 09 73113812 PP 10am to 10pm

es out all the American classics you might be craving for: ribs, burgers, texmex…and even a full on brunch. Although it was yet to officially open at time of print, the atmosphere was cosy, with decoration essentially rotating around old 1980s pictures of Yangon, wine bottles and heavy Teak furniture.

BB American Cheese Cake (one piece) – Ks4000

Aux Saisons RUNNER-UP! ?? 31A Kan Yeik Tha Road, Mayangone Township

Known for its tea salon, Aacacia also is a restaurant. Popular amongst high-end locals, it is a pleasant spot to sit and relax. The colonial house hides a variety of rooms, so be sure to take a tour before deciding where you really want to be.

A J'S BAR AND GRILL new! ?? 132, corner of Bo Myat Htun Street and Anawrahta Road, Botahtaung Township 09 402601706 PP 11pm to 11pm B Crispy Onion Burger - Ks9500

This Non smoking American bar and grill dish-

09 43133590 PP 10:30am to 2:30pm and 5:30pm to 10pm B Australian Beef Tournedos Rossini with Black Truffle Sauce - Ks26000

Aux Saisons, a two-storey restaurant, is tucked away down the quiet Yeiktha Street (close to the Escape Bar). Equipped with classy contemporary furnishings, it serves fine dining to its customers daily. The spacious upstairs room is decorated with impressive sculptures, while there is also a pleasant balcony and some private booths. A selection of meat dishes are available with an attractive bar area downstairs.

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Alamanda Inn ?? Shwe Taung Gyar Road (Golden Valley Road), Golden Valley, Bahan Township 09 420283170 PP 7am to 10pm BB

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Pepper Steak – $12

An attractive French-style restaurant set in beautiful surroundings in leafy Golden Valley.

The pepper steak & french fries will confort meat lovers, while the chicken tajine will send you travelling in far away lands. The extremely slow service and the kids running around on weekends might irritate those seeking pampering.

Cafe Sule @ Sule Shangri La ?? No.223, Sule Pagoda Road, Pabedan Township 01 242828

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PP 24hours daily B Australian Beef Tenderloin - $34 New Zealand Lamb Rack - $47

Onyx RUNNER-UP! New Location! ?? No12,Bogyoke Museum Street, Bahan Township 09 77442961, 09 5071847

A casual, yet elegant dining experience, Cafe Sule brings to Yangon Asian and international flavors presented by a team of international chefs. Enjoy the comfortable, lounge seating in a relaxed atmosphere.

Mila Noa Bar & Grill ?? 24 Mahar Baw Ga Street, Myaynigone (South) Ward, Sanchaung Township 01 512522. 09 5028434 BB

PP 11am to 11pm (Mon - Sat) PP 5pm to 1pm (Sunday) BB Beef Filet (2 people) - Ks20000

A no-fuss, Korean-owned steak house set in a rustic, albeit trendy building. Popular every night, they have succulent steaks and ribs, all at a very reasonable rate. The reviews were mixed during their first weeks at the new venue but now quality is back at full standard.

Pepper Steak - Ks5900

Peppers Diner RUNNER-UP! Set on the roof of the Mila Noa Hotel, this small restaurant and bar offers a very good view of the Shwedagon Pagoda as well as over the bustling city around it. They specialise in steak and other red meats, all of which are carefully sourced and perfectly cooked. They have wines to pair it with although you could also have Drought Myanmar beer or even some hard liquor if you so wish! Their baked potatoes will get you addicted and craving for more.

?? No.612, corner of Sayar San Road and New University Avenue, Yankin Township 01 548046 PP 9:30am to 9:30pm Beef Soup - Ks13000

Peppers Diner 2 new! ?? Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Behind Golden Hill Tower 09 260726336 PP 9:30am to 9:30pm

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?? No. 42-1 , Sayar San Road (in front of Cafe SS), Bahan Township 01 8603907 PP 10:30am to 1am BB

With over 150 family restaurant locations on six continents, Tony Roma’s is one of the most widely recognized names in the industry. Now in Yangon, Tony Roma's is casual dining family restaurant that serve premier BBQ ribs and steaks, chicken and seafood entries and their world famous onion loaf.

PP 7am to 11pm

Yangon Supper House ?? 49, corner of Parami and Myintzu Street, Yankin

Indian Style Chicken Curry - $11

Township 01 652587, 01 660926

This new restaurant is in fact an Asian-western Fusion restaurant which also serves some deliciously revisited Myanmar classics. Their Chef is from here and yet he has traveled the world, cooking for the biggest hotels. At the back, in the more private area, the atmosphere is ideal for some quiet and intimate time, like a business meal or a dinner away from everything else in this world.

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PP 4pm to 11pm Grilled Pork Neck - Ks7000

The Yangon Supper House is popular amongst socially active locals for their range of western classics like burgers, sandwiches, salads and grilled meats to fusion asian foods. You can enjoy your meal in the beer garden, along with one of their cocktails and some shisha, or inside.

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Beef Short Ribs - Ks23500

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Peppers focuses mainly Asian and Western food, with their motto being “Great place for eating out with the family”, with a friendly and lively atmosphere. Prices are reasonable and the favorite is the pepper-stuffed chicken (large chicken fillet in breadcrumbs with a creamy sauce inside, served with carbonara and a cauliflower-potato bake) and like most other dishes, it is a very generous portion that will definitely fill you up.

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Latin food used to be practically impossible to come by in Yangon. I’m happy to see that this is changing and that some Latin foods are becoming available now.

You can get Tex-Mex (which still does not taste quite like the one from home) and now even some traditional South American dishes can be enjoyed in the newer restaurants in town. I’ve heard that more venues will be opening in the next months : I’m hopeful they will bring the real stuff to our city!

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Agora ?? No.84, Kanbe Main Road (Opposite Of Yankin Children Hospital).

09 30198968 PP 7am to 10pm (Daily) BB Faijitas - Ks3000

Agora is a café and restaurant inspired by Mexican antijitos (“little cravings”): typical Mexican street food like tacos and quesadillas. They just got a new chef ... so let's hope they can make a good come-back!

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This is the place to go for a big all-you-can-eat Latin Food craving! The Taco Bar includes selections of salads, grilled items and desserts, as well as free flow of Corona Beer, Margarita Cocktails and Tequila shots!

A mix of Spanish, Mexican and Venezuelian foods, hidden away in Secret Garden in Junction Square. Their first weeks were not up to the mark but it seems they have now improved.

They serve paella, bocadillos, burritos, nachos and quesadillas and they also host events for those who wish to speak Spanish.

Hummingbird ?? 76 Phone Gyi Road, Lanmadaw Township 09 792327282, 09 250292074 PP 12pm to till late (Daily) BB Ribeye of Aged Beef - $30

Fahrenheit ?? 52nd Street and Bo Gyoke Road, corner of Botahtaung Pagoda Road PP 5pm to 11pm (Mon -Thurs) 4pm to 1am (Fri~Su-) Taco for $7.50 Taco nights on Mondays, 1 taco for 1$

This gay-friendly urban bar does not only serve refreshing cocktails in a trendy industrial decor. It dishes out both Mexican as well as Asian fusion dishes. They just launched a new menu with gazpacho and ceviche and for meat lovers they created an avocado butter steak.

Hummingbird has made their nest in a beautifully renovated three-story colonial building.

The ground floor offers a peek into the kitchen and seating for 42 people, the first floor has a lounge feel with a bar and inviting sofas, and the rooftop garden is the place to sip a cocktail in a cool breeze. They focus on dishing out authentic South American food and their food menu is divided into tapas, appetizers, main courses, and a short but decadent dessert list.

MANANA new! ?? Pearl Condo C, Ga-05, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township

FORTUNA new! ?? Junction Square (Secret Garden), Pyay Road, Kamaryut Township,

09976150646, 09255833706 PP 12am to 10 pm (happy hour from 4pm to 7pm) Tacos - Ks1500 each

09 971 665237 PP 9am to 9pm Burrito - Ks5000

This cute little restaurant opened up in Pearl Condo recently, and has already made a name

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for itself. Expect a colorful place with small wooden green chairs, a flower on the table, traditional north Mexican music and affordable tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Recommendations include the beef tongue and the myanmex tacos. If you buy 10, you get 2 free : Taco party, I say!

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Burrito - Ks5000

They just moved next to the Lab and opposite Parami Pizza! This Latin American restaurant is run by a Japanese lady who also owns the original Salud restaurant in Japan. They serve a selection of cuisines from Argentina, Peru, Mexico…

?? 32 A Inya Myaing Road, Kamayut Township 09 79821736 PP 11am to 9pm (Mon-Fri), 9am to 9pm (Sat-Sun)

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Burrito - Ks4500

TIN TIN MYANMAR MEXICAN new! ?? Bogalayzay Street, Botahtaung Township ?? 01 245904 PP 11am till 11pm

Sai’s Taco was the first Mexican restaurant in town. It is also a social enterprise which acts as a “home” for youngsters coming to Yangon.

They stay a few months, learn restaurant skills and get a salary before venturing further on their own path. Sometimes, some items such as the corn chips are not available, and some dishes can turn out to be a bit oilier than necessary but overall it is a good and affordable option for fajitas and tacos.

Salud ?? No.70 C West Shwe Gone Daing Road, next to the Lab, Bahan Township 09 254069837

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Tin Tin Yangon is a pop-up Mexican restaurant and tequila bar situated in the heart of Bogalazay Street, just down from the old Secretariat building. The interior design is unique, in that the walls are lined with recycled timber, which, combined with the timber floors and tables, makes for a natural and comfortable ambience.

A tad expensive considering the size of the portions, but good. Baby chair available.

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When I arrived in Yangon 15 years ago, to say that there were few Italian restaurants was an understatement. The same could be said about Italian citizens. In the last three to four years, a lot has changed. Even though it's not always easy to get the right ingredients, they can be found, even fresh Italian vegetables. New Italian restaurants are opening in Yangon with increasing variety of products. My favourite Italian food is Spaghetti al Pomodoro (tomato sauce and fresh basil). It's basically the simplest form of bliss available on earth. I cook at home as much as I can because I need to keep myself trained for when I want to impress someone. The easiest way to a woman's heart is offer her a delicious Italian dish!

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?? 62D Kan Yeik Thar, U Htun Nyein Street (next to Inya Lake Hotel), Mayangone Township 01 665516, 01 660976, 09 73030755 PP 11am to 2pm and 6pm to 10:30pm

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Famous for its garden and romantic gondola + champagne packages, L'Opera has been dishing out Italian specialities for many years. A

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new Chef has arrived and is revamping parts of the menu, although old timers are reluctant to accept this otherwise nicely refreshing change. Ingredients such as buffalo mozzarella cheese and other assorted cheese are imported, as well as cured hams, olives, capers, fish and seafood, so you can get a taste of real Italy.

scream about, but as long as the food is worth it, we won't complain.

DiVINO RUNNER-UP!

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Cafe's Napoli RUNNER-UP!

Antipasti of the Day - $28

PP 10am to 9:30pm BB Lasagne Bulognese - Ks5900 Spaghetti Pescatora - Ks6900

Main branch ?? 287 East Shwe Gone Dine Road, Bahan Township 09 420207233, 09 250108513

Bahan Township branch ?? Corner Inya Myaing Rd and Aung Taw Mu Street, Bahan Township 01 538557, 01 537307

Located just opposite Aung San Suu Kyi’s house, DiVINO is definitely for food lovers.

The quality of the products and the skill of the cooks make it a place for good Italian food.

Freshly baked wood-oven pizzas are available: check it out in the garden. The outdoor seating is very enjoyable, but beware of mosquitos!

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?? 22 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township 01 248908 PP 12am to 2:30pm and 6pm to 11pm (Mon to Sat) (Sunday Closed)

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Also known as pasta in Italian, Orzo serves Italian and Mediterranean favourites in cosy home-style surroundings, with refreshing views of the freeform pool. On Pasta Night every Wednesday, guests can savour an array of pastas, complemented by a selection of appetisers, carvings, live cooking stations and desserts.

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Parami Pizza ?? No (11/C), Corner of Malikha Street and Parami Road, 7th Quarter, Mayangone Township

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09 4211194100 PP 11am to 11pm B Margarita - $8

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Parami pizza 2 La Carovana has recieved mixed reviews. It is an exclusive place with high pricing and Nouvelle cuisine portions. The setting, on the first floor of the Villa is plain compared to the bar downstairs and the beer garden outside. The quality of the food varies and we hope they will manage to reach the standard they aspire to provide.

Italian Spaghetti Kitchen new! ?? 15A Yadanar Street (behind petrol station; cross street Dhammazedi Road) Myanigone Township

?? A/001, Ground Floor, Shwe Gone Plaza, Shwe Gon Daing Road, Bahan Township 01 559548 PP 11am to 11pm

Parami 2 is more intimate than its elder brother on Parami Road, which is more suited for families and groups rather than for a romantic date. This second venue also serves wood fired pizzas, antipasti and daily Italian specials and now has a new chicchetti (Italian tapas) menu.

Delivery and catering services available.

01 524903 or 0931811096 PP 9:30am to 9:30pm Pizza - Ks6000

Peperoni Pizzeria ?? Ground Floor,40 Nat Mouk Road 09 30258388, 09 3025839

If you want a taste of little Italy without the big price tag, this is the place to come. The food is up to the mark and the service is homey. Not recommended for a first date, but a handy place for couples craving a casual bite of good Italian dishes or to bring a large group of friends for a conversation-filled hangout of authentic appetizers, pizza and beer.

Orzo @ Sedona Hotel RUNNER-UP! ?? No. 1 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road | Yankin Township 01 8605377 PP 11am to 2:30pm and 6:30pm to 10pm B Pasta - $10

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Visa and Master Singaporean Hotpot - Ks6000

Baby high chair available

Peperoni, brought to by the same people who gave us House of Singapura, is a franchise from SIngapore. Their main draw is the wood- fired thin-crusted pizzas. The half-and-half pizzas are popular and good for sharing. The open kitchen concept gives you a view of the chefs at work. If you ask nicely, we’re sure they won’t mind showing you their pizza-twirling skills.

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Growing up partly in France and Vietnam, I'm familiar with both Western and Eastern cuisine. I have to say that I consider French food my home because my mother is a great cook. So naturally, living in Yangon, I crave French food sometimes, but I don't have to look far because there are so many good French restaurants here. My favourite French dishes are cheese souffle and foie gras, both a bit hard to find here, but I'm still happy because I can go out with my friends and enjoy above average food at French restaurants. It's also nice to be able to take girls on a date!

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Antoine Drogoul Myanmar Goodlink Event Management

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Winner!

?? No.80, University Road, Bahan Township 01 514230, 01 532124 PP 12pm to 2pm and 6pm to 11pm BB

Visa and Master Salade Nicoise - $9

Le Planteur has been around since 1998 and

their standard of quality has not changed.

Expect authentic French cuisine in a unique setting. They also withhold a Bistro area and a wine bar where you can sip wine by the sample, glass or bottle through a self-service machine or served by a waiter. Enjoy their indoor lounge, outdoor garden area, or a scenic veranda for high tea.

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Agnes @ Kandawgyi Palace Hotel RUNNER-UP! ?? The Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Kan Yeik Tha Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township 01 2492559, 01 3948379 PP 11am to 2:30pm and 6pm to 10pm B

Alex FRENCH RESTAURANT @ THE LOFT HOTEL new! ?? No 33, Yaw Min Gyi Street,Loft hotel, Dagon Township, Yangon 01 372 299 / 01 1222550

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with music serenading from the air, and a glass of wine in hand – that’s just the beginning of a romantic evening. The highlights here are the fish dishes.

LE CELLIER WINE BAR AND RESTAURANT @ Novotel new! ?? Rooftop 14h Floor of Novotel Yangon Max Hotel - 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Township

PP 7am to 11pm (Sun - Thurs)

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Alex's Restaurant offers fine international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner with dishes comprising of local made farmers, imported beef cuts and fresh seafood from Sampya Market. The Wild Mushroom Soup, Morels & Truffle, Parmesan Tuile is a highlight, and their Mousse au chocolat (dark chocolate, please!) will delight nostalgic Frenchmen and lasses.

Le Cellier is now open. A uniquely stunning wine bar and restaurant featuring simple authentic French cuisine, breath-taking terrace views of the Shwedagon Pagoda, a walk-in wine cellar and a gallery wall curated in collaboration with local artists. Over 100 wine labels and 500 bottles.

Le Petit Comptoir new! ?? 42B Yaw Min Gyi Road, Dagon Township

L’Alchimiste RUNNER-UP! ?? No.5, U Tun Nyein Street, Mayangone Township 01 660612, 01 657928, 01 221014 PP 11am to 10pm B Homemade Duck Foie-Gras - $19

You won’t be that far off if, looking back towards L’Alchimiste from the lake, you’d thought that you were looking at the White House. Dining in the well-manicured garden,

09 974725870 PP 9am to 11pm (daily) Bouillabaisse : 13$

Le Petit Comptoir is the new kid on Yaw Min Gyi! This small Bistro serves traditional home food from France and emphasises on being true to French "terroir". Expect dishes like rillettes and cassoulet. For wine, it's bring your own : just note that you'll probably have to pour a glass for the boss as a "droit de bouchon" (right to BYO)!

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Inside the decoration is a bit too much, but the terrasse overloooks the lake and the mystical Shwedagon pagoda and the gentle breeze makes this a great way to spend a relaxing day. Their Sunday brunch is French-inspired and is a refined alternative to the overcrowded brunches available elsewhere in town.

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LE RENDEZ VOUS ?? 340 Pyay Road, French Institute, Sanchaung Township 09 250 436 951 PP 10:30am to 11pm, (closed Sundays and Monday evenings) BB

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Confit de Canard – Ks 10000,

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Housewine - Ks5000

Hidden away at the back of the French Institute’s garden, this easy going eatery has become a secret lunch and dinner haven on Pyay Road. It serves essentially Western foods with a strong French influence and Yangon’s bons vivants seem to always meet up there for a couple of glasses of wine. Jazz night every Wednesday.

Shwe Sa Bwe RUNNER-UP! social enterprise ?? Malikha Road, Near American Club, Mayangone Township

09 421005085 PP 12am to 3:30pm and 6:30pm to 9:30pm BB French: 2 courses - Ks19000 (menu changes every day)

Shwe Sa Bwe is a training school for underprivileged local kids. The trainees, under the watchful eyes of master Chefs, learn all aspects of a fine dining restaurant. The menus they whip up change every day, and the overall quality improves as the school year passes by.

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?? 62D Kan Yeik Thar, U Htun Nyein Street (next to Inya Lake Hotel), Mayangone Township 01 665516, 01 660976, 09 73030755 PP 11am to 2pm and 6pm to 10:30pm B

Visa and Master Australian beef - $75

As the city’s no. 1 Italian restaurant, L ’Opera not only offers a great atmosphere and location overlooking Inya Lake, they offer homemade pastas, authentic wood-fired pizzas, Italian cold cuts and cheese, fresh salads and many other local and imported ingredients to bring the taste of Italy right to your plate.

Belmond Governor’s Residence Runner-up! ?? 35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township 01 229860~3, 01 228260

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PP 24 hrs (daily) B

Visa and Master Waygu Burger – 28$

Kipling’s Restaurant @ Savoy Hotel ?? 129 Dhammazedi Road (on corner with Inya Road), Bahan Township

Kids menu, baby highchair are available

01 526305

Set in beautiful surroundings, the magical terrace of the Governor’s Residence offers some of the most mouth-watering food in the city. It is expensive, but for those willing to splurge, it is totally worth it. They have themed nights also, buffet style.

PP Daily B Teriyaki Beef - $19 Australian Beef Tenderloin - $26

A place to wine and dine in style, the Kipling’s Restaurant, which overlooks the attractive pool

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We are happy to see that, as the community expands, so does the demand for better dining standards, including the fine dining restaurants. Its no longer enough to have crisp white linen tablecloths; every aspect counts – from the welcoming personnel to the servers, the quality of food to the exclusive ambience, all makes a fine dining restaurant stand out against the rest.

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area of the Savoy Hotel, offers a fusion of Asian and Western cuisine, with a heavy French influence from its French chef. For meat lovers, one hot tip is the HUGE sirloin steak on offer that surely can only be finished by those with the biggest appetite.

Le Planteur is set in a beautiful colonial mansion overlooking Inya Lake. One of the best fine dining experience since 1998. Their wine bar is something to look forward to. You can sample wine in their automated wine bar at a touch of a button. If you fancy high tea, their scenic veranda is the perfect setting.

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L’Alchimiste Runner-up! ?? No.5, U Tun Nyein Street, Mayangone Township 01 660612, 01 657928, 01 221014 PP 11am to 10pm

?? 92, Strand Road, Kyauktada Township 01 243377

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The Strand Grill @ The Strand Hotel runner-up!

Homemade Duck Foie Gras - $19

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L’Alchimiste is definitely the no. 1 choice for fine dining in Yangon. From their unique old colonial setting overlooking the Inya Lake to their exquisite French cuisine, this is the place to go to if you’re looking for a romantic night out or want a taste of authentic French dishes.

They provide lunch set menu as well as ala carte, and their main dinner cuisines are the finest in town.

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The Strand Grill is definitely one of the top fine dining places in Yangon, with 1901 colonial architectural elements to its high vaulted ceiling, and museum quality black and gold lacquer panels from Bagan. While you dine on a variety of international dishes, enjoy the tunes of a classically trained guitarist.

Water Library runner-up! ?? 83/95 Pyay Road (on corner with Manawharri Road), Dagon Township

?? Rooftop 14th Floor of Novotel Yangon Max Hotel, 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Township

Visa and Master Coconut Noodles - $16

01 221721, 01 214361

01 230 5858

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Le Cellier is now open. A uniquely stunning wine bar and restaurant featuring simple authentic French cuisine, breath-taking terrace views of the Shwedagon Pagoda, a walk-in wine cellar and a gallery wall curated in collaboration with local artists. Over 100 wine labels and 500 bottles.

Le Planteur runner-up!

New Location! ?? No.80, University Road, Bahan Township 01 514230, 01 532124 PP 12pm to 2pm and 6pm to 11pm B

Visa and Master Salade Niçoise - $9

Visa and Master The Yangon Burger - $25

Water Library has got a brand new menu and the even do Sunday brunch (à la carte, 11am to 2:30pm). Initially a French fine dining venue, they have now expanded to include multi-cuisine meaning Asian fusion foods. Their prices have also been reviewed and you can order dishes for lunch for less than $10. Their bar and outdoor seating is still as beautiful as ever, so maybe now is the time to rediscover a more affordable version of the Water Library.

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A Bistro (or Bistrot) in its original Parisian incarnation, is a small restaurant, serving moderately priced authentic meals in a modest setting. Nowadays bistros are en vogue. The philosophy of the Bistro is to provide a quality meal which is healthy and affordable, in portions that are not too heavy so you can still function after your lunch! Present all over the world - now including Yangon! These are mostly defined by the foods they serve: home-made, simple but tasty daily à-la-carte specials, soups, sandwiches, salads, and omelettes. This reminds me of my time in Paris: a caesar salad, duck rillettes and a glass of red wine please!

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Nikita Black, Project Manager, MYANMORE After Work Bistro & Bar NEW! ?? 38A1 Shan Kone Street, (Between U Wisara and Pyay roads) Myaynigone, Sanchaung Township 09 250400753, 09 5005990, 09 420239822 PP 11:30am to 10pm Tartine Roma – Ks5500

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As the name suggests, it is mainly targeted towards the after-work crowd. This Swiss/Burmese-owned restaurant sits in the very middle of bustling Myaynigone and offers a mix of local and European food. The menu is a little limited at the moment, but it’s a nice, small restaurant with incredibly friendly staff.

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Signature Restaurant (The Garden Bistro) ?? Corner of Bahan Street & Kan Yeik Thar Street, Near U Htaung Bo Round, Kandawgyi Relaxation Zone, Bahan Township 01 558827, 01 558282 PP 7am to 10:30pm

The Garden Bistro is set in a peaceful outdoor setting by Kandawgyi Lake. It’ an excellent place to come for breakfast and coffee for a reasonable price.

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Le Bistrot @ Savoy Hotel ?? 129 Dhammazedi Road, Kamaryut Township 01 526298, 01 536305 PP 11am to 2:30pm and 7pm to 11:30pm

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Lamb Shank - $19

?? 330, Ahlone rRoad Dagon Township

Chicken Cordon Bleu - $17

09 421139027 PP 9am to 10:30pm (Daily) Chicken Liver with Red Wine Sauce - Ks11000

It’s like being at a seaside restaurant by the Mediterranean with a nice glass (bottle) of wine and a wide assortment of tasty dishes made from copious amounts of fresh vegetables and herbs: hummus, bulgur tabbouleh salad, shawarma, and moussaka. The white walls with exposed brick keep things cool, while the Moroccan lanterns add a romantic ambience.

There is also a lounge area with sofas and low tables if you’re just stopping in for a few drinks and some mezze and outdoor seating, perfect for a date night.

Le Bistro @ Le Planteur ?? 80 University Road - Bahan Township 01 514 230 PP 12pm to 2pm and 6pm to 10pm (Daily) BB Salade Niçoise - $9

Bistro by Le Planteur offers high quality, slow cooked European and Mediterranean dishes in an upscale yet casual atmosphere. Their menus vary everyday and they have a Quick Lunch menu (30min) and a Business Lunch menu (45min) for those who run a tight ship.

Le Bistrot offers traditional French bistro made from predominantly local ingredients and offer a great selection of wines to compliment the food. Overlooking the pool, guests are welcome to dine inside or outside on the pool deck in a tranquil atmosphere.

Sprouts salad bar! ?? 68A Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township 09 421102223 PP 8am to 8pm BB Niçoise Salad - Ks5000 Pumpkin Patch - Ks4500

Here you will find something different, a welcome break from most meals in Myanmar that consists of rice, noodles, oil and more oil.

Sprouts, opened up last year as the first salad bar in Yangon. You pick your greens, your toppings, your vinaigrette and there you have your salad. Other items on the menu include soups, sandwiches yogurt and smoothies.

THE PHAYRE'S GASTRONOMY ?? 292 Pansodan Street, Yangon, Myanmar ?? 01 ­246968 PP 8am to 11:30pm BB

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King Prawn with Garlic Herb Butter - Ks15000

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This quiet place to hang out is just next to the Pansodan Gallery in downtown. It is known amongst wifi-seekers for having a fast connection and friendly service. It is both an casual restaurant and a bar, with a good variety of international beers on offer. We recommend the Pork Tenderloin with Pumpkin Mash (8000Ks).

Union Bar & Grill ?? Corner of 42nd Street and Strand Road,

The Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro

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Perched atop the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower downtown in Yangon, the Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro offers one of the best views in the city-northwards beyond the Shwedagon Pagoda and south over the other side of the Yangon River. It’s a particularly pleasant place to take in the view after dark.

Road, Kyauktada Township 01 255277 PP 9am to 6pm (Cafe)

01 392263, 09 250355064 PP 11am to 11pm till late (Daily) B Beef Steak - $37

PP 6am to 10pm (Bar) B Visa and Master Tom Yam Soup (Prawn, Fish or Chicken) Ks6500 Chicken Pesto Pasta - Ks9500 Thai Spicy Seafood Salad - Ks7500

What a change! Union has taken a new direction. The new chef - Rubens - has completely re-created their menu to make it into a modern British bistro with influences from northern Scotland to southern France. Their menu is now translated in Burmese and new services include delivery and catering.

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Easy Cafe

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PP 10am to 9:30pm BB

Braised Pork Rice with Egg - Ks3900

Main Branch ?? 30A/C1 Bo Yar Nyunt Road, Dagon Township 01 243047

Nar Nat Taw Street Branch ?? 24D Nar Nat Taw Street (opp. Diamond Condo & BMW Showroom)

Nar Nat Taw recently opened a second branch at Nar Nat Taw street and is still popular among Yangon’s “digital nomads” for its quick internet, relaxing vibe and well-designed decor. Billed as your “home away from home”, Easy is an oasis of comfort with style and an open invitation to indulge in Taiwanese Asian-Western fusion of gourmet delights. The food is getting good reviews too, particularly its Taiwanese Rice.

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I would say that a Café is defined as a small or inexpensive restaurant or coffee bar, serving light meals and refreshments. It is not as trendy as a Bistro - which serves higher-quality foods - although both are French terms! Cafés are places you would go to for an easy food stop, no fuss, generally for lunch or an afternoon snack.

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365 Café ?? 330 Ahlone Road, in front of Yangon

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International Hotel, Dagon Township 09 421040512 PP 24 Hours BB

Bar Boon runner-up!

PP 8am to 9pm (Daily) BB Americano Medium - $2

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Cafés Milano dishes out all sorts of Western and Asian fusion dishes, ranging from pasta and burgers to fish curry. They also serve coffee and have a nice outdoor terrasse. The decoration inside the café is quite “orange” for some, but for a quick lunch it’ll do.

Sandwich of the Week - $4

Cafe Tykhe Main Branch

?? No. 125, Anwrahta Road, 49th Street & Bo Myat Tun Street, Pazundaung Township

?? 380 Bogyoke Aung San Road, Pabedan Township 09 43185144, 09 250001392

09 250013209 PP 10am to 8pm

Golden Valley Branch

Tykhe Teriyaki Chicken Rice - Ks1600

?? Bar Boon (Golden Valley) 10K Shwe Taung Kyar Road, Bahan Township

Mercedes Branch ?? 51 Pyay Road (inside the Mercedes Branch showroom) Mayangone Township

Bar Boon has everything you need from a Western menu: freshly-made gourmet meals, thirst-quenching drinks and fast wifi. Located alongside Bogyoke Aung San Market, it’s the perfect recovery spot after plodding through the market or downtown Yangon streets. On a typically hot day, the indoor air-con and misting fans are a huge welcome.

Cafe Tykhe is a small, local food place located in between shops that serves a quick meal of hamburgers, sandwiches, fresh juices, as well as Chinese and Burmese dishes. They are open for breakfast.

Coffee Circles runner-up!

107 (A) Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Township 01 525 157 PP 7am to midnight BB Mocha - Ks3300 Americana - Ks2200 Espresso - Ks2120 Cappuccino - Ks270

Cafés Milano

Pasta Chili Beef - Ks4500

?? No.8, Parami Road, (6) Quarter, Mayangone Township 01 661724, 09 976109207 PP 10am to 10pm (Daily) BB Spaghetti - Ks5300

One of the long-standing cafés in Yangon, Coffee Circles has fallen a bit behind as other rivals have opened up. There’s a reasonable selection of western and Asian food — some good, some less so.

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Particularly popular due to its 24-hour status, 365 Café has a varied menu, offering everything from rice dishes to cheeseburgers to icecream.

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FLAMINGO SALAD BAR new! ?? No. 10, Yuzana Tower, Shwegondaing, Bahan Township, 09 259404610 PP 11:30am to 10pm Salad Buffet - Ks5000

This brand new salad bar is the second to open in Yangon. The deco is not what you would expect from a salad bar –wood, plants, natural light- but what counts is in the plate.

They have a good selection of veggies from the counter, while some set salads are also on offer. They have rolls and burgers for those who need more than a couple of lettuce leaves!

PP 12pm to midnight

A trendy café-cum-bar down a quiet street on Insein Road, Kosan Café has local, Western and some Korean eating options. It’s a great place to chill and surprisingly has some of the best music in town. There is another branch in Chinatown, but that is more of a bar than the one in Hledan.

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?? 44/56 Strand Road, Ground Floor, MMG Tower, Between 41st and 42nd Streets, Botahtaung Township 01 375064 PP 10am to 11pm B

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Seafood Platter - Ks22800

PP 1pm to 11pm French Toast – Ks1400-1900

Main Branch ?? 18 U Tun Lin Chan Street (off Insein Road, by the Giordano store), Hledan, Kamaryut Township 01 706437, 09 421146740

Kosan Café (2 shops), 19th Street Branch 09 428038032

This international franchise recently opened its Yangon branch on Strand Road, next to Union Bar. It is getting rave reviews for its great variety of seafood dishes. The place gets full quickly, especially during the lunch hours, so reservations are recommended. While waiting for your food to arrive, take advantage of photo opportunities with the fun props available.

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?? No.1/B, 6 Quarter, Khone Myint Yeik Thar Road, Mayangone Township, 01 709 499, 09 4201 29962 PP 7am to 9pm BB Grapefruit, Apple and Ginger Smoothee - Ks

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This very chilled and still unknown café serves a variety of confort foods, ranging from pasta to grilled beef and noodles. Their fresh juices and smoothies are a real delight, especially when enjoyed by the pond.

Nervin Café & Bistro runner-up!

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pleasantly on a hill overlooking Kandawgyi Lake. It’s a calm pleasant spot to spend the day and usually offers a pleasant breeze from the lake. There is also a very good and reasonablypriced casual menu with a selections of pizzas, pastas, paninis and gelato.

?? Karaweik Oo-Yin Kabar, Kandawgyi Nature Park Park, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township 09 250291535, 01 541188 PP 10 am to 10 pm Ham and Mushroom Pizza - Ks3500

PERI PERI CHARCOAL CHICKEN AND SAUCE BAR new! ?? 52 E/F Royal Yaw Min Gyi Condo, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township 09 791666923

Inside the Karaweik Park, Nervin Café sits

PP 10am to 10pm

PP 10am to 10pm Smoothee - Ks2000

This chain dishes out grilled chicken with tons of different sauces. You can order anything from an entire chicken to pasta, tajine, burgers or chicken wings. No fine dining for sure but the taste is there. Ask for extra peri peri chili if you dare!

Smoothee Foodee is a smoothie and juice bar that offers food without any MSG. Their popular offerings include their Vietnamese rice noodle salad and pad thai.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast runner-up!

SAIGON BAGUETTE & CAFÉ new! ?? 11 Nawaday street

PP 9am to 9pm BB

09 2509 56019, 09 2508 47211 PP 7am to 7:30 (Mon-Fri) PP 8am to 7pm (Sat-Sun) Vegetarian Baguette – Ks2500

Ya Kun (Hledan Center) ?? Hledan Center, Ground Floor, Hledan Road, Kamaryut Township, Yangon PP 8am to 9pm

Set back from the traffic of Nawaday Street, you walk into an airy, naturally-lit warm space, and a sandwich counter with smiling staff beckoning you from the back of the room. Order any of the bánh mì sandwiches, and you’ll bite into an airy baguette with flavors and textures delicately balanced.

09 264125001 Kaya Toast (2 slices) - Ks1600 Ya Kun (FMI Center) ?? FMI Center, Ground Floor, Bogyoke Aung San Road (Besides Scott Market), Pabedan Township, Yangon PP 8am to 9pm

Secret Recipe ?? 2nd Floor, Shwegondaing Ocean Super

01 1221371 Kaya Toast (2 slices) - Ks1600

Centre,Bahan Township 09 421125584, 01 8604618 PP 9am to 10pm (Dail Thai Seafood Spaghetti - Ks6800

Ya Kun (Junction Square) ?? Junction Square, 2nd Floor, Kyun Taw Road, Kamaryut Township, Yangon 01 527242 ext-3032

Secret Recipe is a café chain hailing from Malaysia with over 100 franchises in ten countries. It specialises in cakes, cheesecakes, and fusion food. Myanmar patrons have generally favoured Secret Recipe’s savory choices over sweets such as Singaporean laksa, Thai tom yum, and Japanese soba; and Western classics such as chicken Parmesan, fish and chips, and their award winning lamb shank. They have good cakes too, including chocolate mud pie, chocolate and banana cake, carrot cake, and berry cheesecake!

SMOOTHEE FOODEE ?? 276 Anawrahta Road, Lanmadaw Township 09 33377155, 01 223875

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PP 9am to 9pm Nasilenak - Ks4000 Ya Kun (Yangon International Airport) NEW! ?? Yangon International Airport, Ground Floor, Outdoor Garden Area (Between Arrival and Departure Terminal), Mingalardon Township, Yangon 01 533059 PP 7am to 9pm Nasilenak - Ks4000

Yakun is a fast food joint not quite like the other.

Many locals and foreigners come here to enjoy their Mee Siam, Nasi Lemak and Laksa. Their signature is the very popular toast called the Kaya.

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BBQ Chicken PP 10am to 1am

Lanmadaw Township 01 218152 Ext;1119, 09 254106354 Golden Olive Chicken - Ks13700

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Sein Gay Har Super Center Branch ?? Sein Gay Har Super Center, No(44), Ground Floor, Pyay Road, Dagon Township 09 250613329 Fried Chicken - Ks2000

Jamaican Grilled Chicken - Ks7000

Junction Mawtin Branch ?? Junction Mawtin, No(119), Ground Floor, Anawrahta Road and corner of Lan Thit Street,

This chain of restaurants is popular and has made its presence felt in Yangon in a big way.

Fancy decor and menu, although you know what you’re having is really chicken done in a

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fancy way. The prices reflect that too, and service is rather slow.

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Cafe KSS

Teriyaki Chicken - Ks2000

PP 9am to 10pm

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Main Branch ?? No. 470/472, Mahabandoola Road, Pabedan

Park, Dagon Township 09 32316061

Township 01 253126, 09 73255565

Dagon Branch ?? No.18/D, Nawaday Street, Dagon Township

Kyauktada Branch

01 375900, 09 31444015

?? 154/156, Maha Bandoola Garden Street, Kyauktada Township 09 73181611 Chicken Rice - Ks2500

Cafe KSS is a pleasant place where you can relax after a visit to Sule Pagoda. With a free wifi and an helpful staff, they offer a wide variety of international cuisines including European, Chinese and Thai dishes. They have a variety of menu you can choose from: fastfood, fusion food, many types of Asian soups, and their specialties, roasted chicken, and chili crab.

Japan’s second largest fast food chain provides "American burgers" to Yangonites. Their menu isn’t devoid of Asian influence, however. They have a Teriyaki Burger, a Karaage Chicken Burger, a Prawn Burger (nope), and a Hotdog option as well.

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09 796607038

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?? No. 360, Ground Floor, Corner of 37th Street and

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?? No. (285), Ground Floor, corner of 6th street &

01 376745, 09 796576095

PP 09 258521385 Lotteria is a very well-known fastfood chain. Many locals frequent here, and is a great alternative for those craving McDonald’s type of fastfood. Their bulgogi burger is highly recommended as well as their soft-serve ice-cream. But do not order the prawn

Harley's is an all-time favorite for those looking for an American fastfood joint. Their chicken rice with options of sauce: sweet and spicy sauce and sambai sauce is a hit. The crispy chicken burger is the best one on their menu.

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MarryBrown PP 9am to 10pm BB Fried Chicken - Ks1200

Lotteria PP 8:30am to 10:30pm BB

Main branch ?? No.220, Shwe Gone Daing Road, Bahan Township

Fried Chicken - Ks1500

01 8603215

Junction Square Branch ?? Junction Square shopping centre, Kamayut Township

Kyauktada branch ?? No.180/182, Mahabandoola Park Street (Middle

01 527242 Ext; 3053, 01 2305798

Block), Kyauktada Township 01 384780

Pearl Condo Branch ?? No.G-07, Pearl Condo, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township 01 548188, 09 31571555

China Town Branch

Marrybrown already is present in many Asian countires. On top of the usual burgers and fried pieces of chicken, they also dish out Nasi lemak and curry noodles. Most outlets have a kiddie's corner.

?? No.817, Corner of Hledan Street and Mahabandoola Road, Lanmadaw Township 01 211147, 01 2303097

Potato Break ?? Room(31-2)(31-3), Bo Yar Nyut Street, Yaw Min Gyi Ward,Dagon Township

Junction 8 Branch ?? G21 to G24, Junction 8 Shopping Mall, Kyaik Wine Pagoda Road, Mayangone Township 01 650771 ~ 2 Ext; 109

Ocean Shwe Gone Daing Branch ?? No.148-151,Ground Floor, Corner of Shwe Gone Daing Street and Banyar Dala Street, Bahan

01 253225, 246186 Ext 312 PP 9am to 10pm BB Coke Float & Normal Potato Fries - Ks3200

A fast food restaurant specializing in french fries and pootato wedges. They also offer chicken sticks, chicken rolls and chicken hotdog.

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Shake Bubble Tea PP 9:30 am to 9:30pm

Central Tower Branch

Faluda - Ks1200

?? No.209/211, Corner of 12th Street and Anawrahta Road, Lanmadaw Township

but they also dish out fries and express noodles.

Waffle Ace ?? On the way to entrance of Junction Square from

01 224423, 09 5007202

Pyay Road, Kamaryut Township 09 260010164, 09 43043454, 09 420766642

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PP 10am to 8:30pm

?? No 431,14/E, Min Nandar Street, Daw Bon

Strawberry Rock Ace Waffle - Ks1000

Hleden branch ?? No.9/2A, U Htun Linn Garden Street, Kamayut Township 09 423743196

Taiwanese style drinks, milk shakes, faluda, icecream and freshly baked various kind of bread and cakes are available here. Their cheese bread is also very popular, along with their kaw yay noodle, which is a mixed fishy paste and starchy chicken soup.

Ace started their shop with a mobile truck moving all over the famous and crowded places in Yangon and it has now settled with a small shop at the entrance from Pyay Road to Junction Square. They serve various waffles, hamburgers, snacks, fresh fruit juices and desserts.

KFC new! ?? No. 375 Bogyoke Aung San Road, Pabedan Township.

09 2504 29170 PP 8am to 10pm B

Visa and Master Single Set (2pcs of Chicken+ Fries+Pepsi) -$4.50

Smoothee FoodEe ?? 276 , Anawrahta Road, Lanmadaw Township 09 33377155, 01 223875 PP 10am to 10pm B Smoothee - Ks2000

Smoothee Foodee mainly serves fresh fruit juices and smoothies (as you may have guessed)

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Well what description to make? We all know KFC. Their focus is fried chicken and with over 18,000 restaurants in 118 countries, it is one of the biggest fast food chains in the world. Set just next to Bogyoke market, it will certainly become an easy drop-in point for homesick travelers and expats in need of standardized fast food.

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Yangon has quite a lot to offer for those who have more of a sweet tooth than a savoury one!

May it be ice-cream or fine pâtisserie, there are venues all set to fulfill your cravings. Coffee houses are more and more numerous and can be spotted all around town, and most of them have good wifi. I mean, once you know all of this, don’t you just wonder ... Mhhh, What else ?

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One may easily get confused between Cafés and Coffee shops. Whereas cafés essentially serve fast, light and easy meals, coffee shops focus their trade on hot beverages and sweet treats like muffins or cheesecake (mmmhh). In this section we have also added places to go for a sweet treat or a dessert. For ice-creams, see the special collection we’ve prepared for you a few pages further along.

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Ananda Coffee and Cocoa ?? Shop No.G-06,Market Place by City Mart

Bar Boon ?? (near Bogyoke Aung San Market, just outside

(Dhamazedi Road)

FMI Center) - No. 380, Bo Gyoke Aung San Road,

01 523840 Ext;106 PP 9am to 10pm (Daily) Americano – Ks2500

Pabedan Township 09 420321058 PP 8am to 9pm (8am to 7pm Saturday) BB

Ananda Coffee and Cocoa is a café/restaurant that offers organic Arabica coffee harvested from their own plantation near Pwin Oo Lwin in Myanmar. You can also buy whole or ground coffee beans to brew in the comfort of your home.

Cappuccino - $2

Golden Valley Branch ?? Bar Boon (Golden Valley) 10K Shwe Taung Kyar Road, Bahan Township

Bar Boon is a Dutch espresso bar with a out-

Barista Lavazza ?? No.16, Kyaik Ka San Road (In front of Womens' Hospital), Tamwe Township 01 8604415 PP 6am to 11pm

Coffee Club PP 9am to 7pm BB Cappuccino - Ks1800

BB Cappuccino – Ks2500

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A cozy spot with a varied selection of drinks and food. With many Cafe Bellagio outlets around the world, the Yangon version is set in pleasant surroundings, making it a relaxing place to visit.

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door patio that looks out to the busy streets.

Their speciality is Illy coffee and they also serve croissants, muffins, cookies and smoothies.

Main Branch Mahabandoola Road, Lanmadaw Township 09 31334974 Americano – Ks800

Sule Branch Cafe Bellagio ?? 81 New University Avenue, Bahan Township

?? No.232, Sule Pagoda Road, Pabedan Township (Inside E-City Phone Shop)

01 544930 PP 10am to 11pm BB Cappuccino - Ks2000

A new, trendy café that sits above a phone shop in downtown Yangon, Coffee Club is the first café in Yangon that offers authentic European coffee as well as a range of sandwiches

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?? 809, 1st Floor, Corner of 11th Street and

Barista Lavazza is the exclusive seller of Lavazza brand coffee in Myanmar. Prepare to sip on finely ground exspresso and excellent capuccino. Coffee brewed to perfection.

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and cookies from Yangon Bakehouse. There’s even a vintage selection of magazines on offer and a nice balcony where you can watch the streetlife below.

good by Myanmar standards. A good spot to spend the day working out of the office. Next door to Monument Bookshop.

La Tartine French Bakery

Genius Coffee social enterprise

?? Pearl Condo A, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township

?? No.220, 31st Street (Upper Block) (Street directly behind Sule Shangril La Hotel), Pabedan

01 557448 Ext. 858

Township

PP 7am to 8pm (Monday through Friday)

01 373375, 09 421068935

PP 8am to 8pm (Saturday and Sunday)

PP 10am to 7pm

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Espresso - $2 Espresso – Ks1300

La Tartine Strand Branch new!

A coffee for a good cause, Genius Coffee has its own plantation in the Shan highlands and supports the Danu community by providing them with training on how to harvest coffee that meets international standards.

Gusto Cafe ?? 150 Dhammazedi Road (next to Monument Bookstore), Bahan Township

?? Bo San Pat Road, Lower block, Between Strand road and Merchant streets, Pabedan Township 09 780646219 PP 7:30am to 7pm (Weekends Closed)

La Tartine is a French bakery and coffee place.

They serve high-end coffee as well as baguettes, real French croissants with real French butter, desserts, sandwiches and hot paninis.

09 36214523, 01537805 PP 8am to 9pm

MERINGUE new! ?? No.60/70 Nywa Streed, Ahlone Township

B Coffee Latte - Ks3000

09 972431791 PP 8am to 9 pm

A pleasant, relaxing coffee house on Dhammazedi Road. With Illy Coffee available, there are plenty of options and the internet is pretty

BB Tiramisu - KS3000, Capuccino - Ks2500

THE DISTRICT COFFEE LOUNGE new!

Shwe Pu Zun Bakery and Cafeteria

?? 28C Kokkhine Swimming Pool Lane, Bahan Township

PP 8am to 8pm

8:30am to 10:00pm

Main Branch

BB

?? No 79, 9th Street & Anawrahta Road, Lanmadaw

Matcha Mouse Cake - Ks2800

Township

Cappuccino - Ks2800

01 222305, 01 227171, 01 211709

Dawbon Branch ?? No.14-A, Minnandar Road, Dawbon Township 01 553062, 01 553063, 01 553064 Faluda – Ks1500

The cafe has been around for some time now (1978!) and is famous for its desserts, so you might need to wait a little before you can get a table. The place is friendly and clean, and serves quality coffee, pastries and ice-creams.

The faluda, domino and kulfi are must tries ... oh go on, have all three!

This new coffee shop offers plenty of seating options. Low plush chairs for two, a bar counter with stools, a long communal table, and smaller tables seating up to four… you’re bound to find a spot to enjoy the wifi and some matcha, hojicha (roasted Japanese green tea) or a freshly-brewed pot of loose-leaf sencha. Coffee is of course also available, as well as cakes and biscuits for the sweet-toothed and sandwiches for those on the go.

The Press Office Cafe ?? No. 31-4, Plaza 31, Bo Yar Nyunt Road, Dagon Township, Yangon

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09 261780491 PP Mon :Closed, Tues-Fri:8am-8pm,

Bahan Branch ?? Pearl Condo, Kabaraye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township

PP 10am-8pm (Sat-Sun) BB Cappuccino - Ks2400

09 30609951~2 PP 8am to 10pm BB Coconut Snowflake - Ks5000

Pabedan Branch ?? No. 458/460, (G) 15/16, Yatha Condo, Mahabandoola Street, Pabedan Township 09 30609952 PP 7:30am to 10pm

Snow Factory serves shaved-ice desserts from

The Press Office Cafe serves quality coffees and delicate cakes and pastries. They also have quite a selection of teas and cold beverages. All treats are freshly made on-site with locallysourced ingredients and service is really up to standard. The place to go for banana bread and carrot cake or an exotic green tea cupcake.

Their breakfast homemade granola and fresh yoghurt is a great start to the day.

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lychee, strawberry to Japanese u, red beans.

Popular among locals and expats alike, this new venue is great for dates, famiy outings or time out with friends. On a hot, sunny Yangon day, go their for lunch and enjoy their sandwiches and cupcakes and finish off with their shavedice dessert.

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Meringue is a new, no-fuss coffee shop round the block. Coffees and pastries are made fresh and complimentary Wifi is available for a connected cuppa. They were still fine-tuning their recipes at time of print, but soon their Egg pudding and Waffles will no doubt delight the kids (and not only kids!). The quiche is nice for a light lunch.

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Espresso - Ks3500

09 421167423 PP 10am to 10pm Cappuccino - 2000ks

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Bagel Sandwich – Ks5500

Seafood), Sanchaung Township

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The vocation of this chilled out coffee shop in Sanchaung is to provide a creative space for photographers and film-makers. Events are hosted regularly and attract a very interesting crowd. Some easygoing food is available for those in need of something more filling then freshly brewed coffee treats!

The small rooftop and charming garden make this a perfect spot to spend time unwinding.

Breakfast is the big draw as well as their wide variety of frappes, teas and coffees– for an extra 50 cents you can even get Starbucks coffee.

Not the place to take a date but definitely somewhere to go with friends or by yourself to get things done.

WTC Café social enterprise

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The Windermere Hill Cafe 63 Chindwin road, ( Near The Blazon Condo at U Wisara road) Kamaryut Township 09 78797620

to Lotteria and Yoogane), Bahan Township 09 30609951 ~ 2 PP 8am to 8pm BB

PP 7 am to 9 pm Daily

Coffee - $3 to $5

PP Coffee/Blended Drinks: $3 PP All-day Breakfast: $5

Newly opened, you’ll find gourmet coffee, from drip to Dutch coffee here. They are also a barista training school and sells both local and imported coffee beans.

Yangon Bake House social enterprise ?? Pearl Condominium, Block C, Ground Floor, Bahan Township 01 557448 Ext;818, 09 250178879 PP Sun :Closed, Mon-Sat:7am-7pm, Wed: 7am-2pm BB Salad with Bread - Ks4500

Yangon Bakehouse ?? Inya Training Cafe, 30 Inya Road, Kamayut Township 09 977117947 PP 7am to 5pm

Yangon Bakehouse is a social enterprise that supports disadvantaged women by providing them with the skills necessary to sustain their livelihood. In addition to a freshly brewed coffee, they also serve sandwiches, cakes and bakeries.

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Tea Stalls

Lucky 7 PP 7am to 9pm

You have probably noticed by now that tea stalls are at every street corner. They serve Chinese tea for free, as long as you have some snacks. You can also order sweetened tea (lah pha yay) for about 300 Ks.

Tea – Ks400

Main branch ?? 138/140, Corner of 49th Street and Mahabandoola Road, Pazundaung Township 01 292382, 09 5142810

Tea Houses Ahlone Branch The following tea houses have made a name for themselves and have seen foreigners before, ideal for those out there who want to try but aren’t quite that adventurous!

?? No.115, Lower Kyiimyinndaing Road, Ahlone Township 01 223379, 09 73002863

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There are several kinds of tea experience in Yangon. On the local tea scene, we have authentic and lively tea stalls on the street as well as tea houses which are more established and have a “proper” venue. Then, for the globalised crowd, there are tea & coffee shops which also provide wifi and air-con for a connected cuppa. In an entirely different category, there are the High-Teas for those in need of an afternoon indulging in manicured settings. Here are some recommendations so everyone can enjoy tea time!

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Modern Tea Shop ?? No.91, Banyardala Road, Bahan Township

Township 01 556651

09 5159240, 09 5112010

PP 9am to 9pm

PP 8am to 11pm

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Tea – Ks300

Morning Star ?? Building S-6, U Chit Maung Housing, West Race Course Road, Tarmwe Township

Frappe Milk Green Tea - Ks1800 CHATIME - Junction Square Shopping Center 09 5196816 PP 8am to 8pm

01 554074, 09 5002039 PP 8am to 10pm Pon Hman - Ks400

Shwe Pa Lin Tea House ?? No.37, Hantharwaddy Road, Kamaryut Township 01 538736, 01 527850 PP 8pm to 8pm Coffee – Ks900

Modern Tea shops For wifi, air-con, comfy chairs and good service.

It’s not surprising that Chatime is here at Myanmar Culture Valley. Available all around the world, 25 to be exact, Chatime is no stranger to locals. You can choose a drinks from the 70 varieties available customised to your liking. You can ask them to add different types of toppings like pudding, coconut jelly, coffee jelly, red beans, grass jelly and more! They are popular for their unique combination of drinks like lychee yoghurt jelly, oolong tea mouse and matcha red bean milk tea, among others.

GONG CHA new! ?? No( 268 ), Pyay Road, Myaynigone ward,

Cha time new!

Sanchaung Township.

?? G-41, Ground Floor [Opposite Daiso], Building

09 783822808

of U Wisara Entrance, People's Park, Dagon

PP 9:30am to 9pm

PP 7am to 7pm (Monday to Saturday), Sunday Closed BB

Another pearl tea chain has hit Yangon! This Taiwanese tea outlet serves all types of teas, black, green, milky, fruity, with or without ice cream… nice for an energy fix on the go!

Cheese Cake - Ks5000

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Milk Tea Pearl – Ks2500

Inya Training Cafe, 30 Inya Road, Kamayut Township 09 977117947

T-Land Phone Shop), Second Floor, Kyauktada Township 01 1224534 PP 8am to 10pm BB Tea – Ks1500

Rangoon Tea House draws inspiration from the heritage and tradition of the old city, and the wonderful food and vibrant atmosphere of downtown. Prepare to drink tea of different varieties, inspired by the traditional tea houses, and local foods with the best ingredients.

Yangon Bakehouse runner-up! ?? Pearl Condominium, Block C, Ground Floor, Bahan Township 01 557448 Ext;818, 09 250178879

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There are two wonderful things about the Yangon Bakehouse. The first is that they are a terrific social enterprise that train and educate disadvantaged women, the second is their food, which is utterly fantastic. There’s a terrific variety of baked goods; all made to quite wonderful standards.

High-tea Nowadays, High-tea consists of a high-end afternoon tea, which includes savoury treats ,on top of the usual afternoon tea cakes and biscuits. Hot drinks and juices may or may not come in unlimited flows. The most famous High Tea is at the Strand due to its iconic historical baggage. The one at Sule Shangri-La on Sundays is reputed for the live piano play-

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?? 77 Pansodan Road, (Lower Middle Block, Above

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noiseries, savory pastries and mini sandwiches. Expect raspberry cake, chouquettes with cream, black olive tapenade and smoked salmon and many more mouth-watering delicacies.

Those willing to take the delightful experience one step further can opt for the Champagne High Tea, which includes a coupe of Taittinger Champagne. How romantic! © Le Planteur

The Strand Cafe’ @ The Strand Hotel

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ing in the background, while the most scenic is definitely at Le Planteur. Acacia Tea Salon is the quaintest and is set in a house with many rooms, which each have their unique feel for a new experience every time.

Acacia Tea Salon ?? 52 Saya San Road, Bahan Township 01 554739 PP 12pm to 6pm BBWiFi American Cheesecake (one piece) – Ks4000

This quaint tea house is the place to go to try out exclusive blends of tea. Set A is for two people and includes unlimited teapot refill along with scones and cream, four different types of cake, two sorts of sandwiches and even a minichicken burger. Set B is for four people and is more or less Set A timed by two. Ask to explore the house (including outdoor areas) before sitting down: it is full of hidden gems and each room has its own character.

01 243 377 PP 2:30pm to 5pm B Cappuccino - $5

“Tea for two and two for tea”: at the Strand, you will get one big tea or coffee pot to share, and then some miniature treats from either British or Myanmar sets. The former includes mini portions of scones (of course!), lemon tarts, fudge brownies, madeleines, and sorbets/icecreams on the sweet side, and mini sandwiches on the savoury side. The Burmese set offers traditional Burmese cakes and the famed pickled tea leaf salad. For those who want to push decadence to its peek, please note that it is not possible to order champagne by the glass - so have a bottle.

Lobby Lounge @ Sule Shangri-La ?? 223, Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Township 01 242828 PP 2:30pm to 5:30pm (Sundays only) B

Le High Tea @ Le Planteur

Cappuccino - $9

?? 80 University Road, Bahan Township 01 514 230 PP 2pm to 5:30pm (Daily) PP 12pm to 5:30pm (Sunday) B Sweet Escape, Profiteroles

The High Tea at Le Planteur is best enjoyed in their beautiful garden, while admiring the lake view. It includes an extensive variety of fine teas or coffee and the fresh juice of the day, as well as a selection of mignardises, vien-

Every Sunday, the Lobby Lounge serves Hightea to business visitors, tourists and residents alike and the real draw is the live piano palying. Expect free flow of hot drinks (they serve Dilmah teas) as well as 4 items to pick from the menu: two pastries and two sandwiches/pies on display at their bakery. Choose anything from scones to muffins, to walnut biscuits and seasonal fruit cakes for the sweet tooth and then some sandwiches (egg, tuna, cheese) or pies for some savoury delight.

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Take a stroll down any street in Myanmar, and you are bound to find a smokey corner jam-packed with kindergarten stools and pitchers of tea, customers waited on by a small army of working youths, delivering snacks, milk tea, and loose cigarettes. This institution, even more than the noodle shop or beer station, is the sticky sweet heart of urban life in Myanmar. ©Yuko Maskay

As far as anyone can tell, tea was originally grown in northern Myanmar, Southwest China, and India's northeastern states. It’s path to the ubiquitous tea houses, along the streets of Yangon, however, has been a long and complicated one.

Almost 2,000 years ago, tea spread out of it’s mountainous womb into China. From there, it became a staple of daily life, spreading throughout the empire, and eventually into the rest of East Asia, the Middle East, and later further east. The Chinese still held a virtual monopoly on the tea sold to Europe, with their vast plantations and strict export controls.

The British, never ones to kowtow, broke the Chinese monopoly by setting up plantations in their newly conquered colonial territories in India, where the drink took on new characteristics. Instead of the meticulously cultivated green tea leaves, crushed black leaves were brewed, typically with milk. Bombay, now Mumbai, was a hotspot for tea culture, and the tea house, franchised by ethnic Persians, spread throughout the British raj, by then including the Burmese When tea came home to British Burma, it filled a social niche in the urbanizing culture. By the early 1900s, it became a nexus of social life, where men would discuss politics, read papers, and relax. They are an opportunity to eat an international array of snacks, from Indian samosas to Chinese Youtiao. Since then, they have gone from a working man’s retreat to a truly egalitarian institution; where women and families, rich and poor, have become increasingly welcome.

Still, one has to be careful where one drinks their lapae yea, with the lack of food quality controls in Myanmar leading to many cut corners.

Although the bakeries in Yangon had not grown as strong as that of the cafe scene, we have high hopes that one day we will soon be able to smell the delish aroma of freshlybaked croissants greeting us every morning in the near future.

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52 Saya San Road, Bahan Township

BB Cake & Coffee ?? No-48, Corner of Parami & Myint Zu Road,

01 554739 PP 10am to 10pm BB

Yankin Township 09 421180670 PP 7am to 10pm Daily

American Cheese Cake (one piece) – Ks4000

BB Latte – Ks2800

Acacia Tea Salon offers one of the most unique bakeries in Myanmar, offering delicious snacks such as pastries, puffs, and breads and sweets, such as cakes, crème pies and cream-based desserts. Coffee is also available.

This Cake & Coffee shop stands out by the refinery of its decoration and service. The sweet part of their menu is beautiful (in both taste and display) but the savoury side of the bakery still needs a bit more work.

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42nd Street, Botahtaung Township 01 245876

Nu Street, San Chaung Township 09 250919404

PP 7am to 9.30pm (Daily)

This local bakery, as most of the local ones do, sell (very) sweet breads. In the morning and for lunch you can enjoy fresh Dim Sum. You will see Black Sky bakeries all over town, which can come in handy if you are on the run and would like some coffee to take-away. Do not expect anything fancy.

Carmen bakes like a queen and it didn’t take long for foodies to start raving about her delicious creations. Her home-made bakery is as fresh as you can get! She specialises in cupcakes and cookies, and bakes to order only, with premium and natural ingredients. With a few days notice, she can customise the design which is nice to impress during special parties. Order cupcakes through Facebook, email or phone and pick them up at her house when they are ready.

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FROSTING CAT

BB Cappuccino – Ks1000

?? No.57, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township

?? No. 37/39, 94th Street (Lower Block),

09 253522048 PP 8am - 9pm Baguette – Ks1700

Kantawkalay, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township 09 5014630 PP 9am to 6pm Cupcakes - Ks600

Authentic Taiwanese and a unique-to-Yangon style of bread,that includes a vast range of flavoured buns, such as 'rose yoghurt' and 'greentea'; as well more standard and traditional loaves and flavours, that include chocolate and the more healthy whole grain and raisin. The ovens and kitchen are located behind glass, giving customers the opportunity to watch and observe the busy but brilliant bakers at work.

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Frosting Cat is a much-welcomed addition to the bakery scene in Yangon. Their focus seems to be cupcakes, and the dress them up very attractively with frosting too. They also seem to be getting a lot of orders for specially-designed celebratory cakes.

La Tartine French Bakery runnerup! ?? Pearl Condominium, Block A, Ground Floor, Bahan Township

?? 62D Kan Yeik Thar, U Htun Nyein Street (next to Inya Lake Hotel), Mayangone Township

01 557448 Ext; 858

01 665516, 01 660976, 09 73030755

PP 7am to 8pm

PP 9am to 5:30pm

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Croissant - $2

Cheesecake - $15 plus

La TARTINE STRAND BRANCH new!

Il Fornaio, located at the entrance of L ’Opera Italian Restaurant, is an old timer and one of the bakery shops that started providing quality baked goods and sandwiches. Enjoy their array of freshly-baked bread, pastries and cakes, either at the bakery itself or as a take away.

?? Bo San Pat Road, Lower block, Between Strand road and Merchant streets, Pabedan Township 09 780646219 PP 7:30am to 7pm (Weekends Closed)

La Tartine serves good quality croissants, pastries, macaroons. They have recently added sandwiches to their menu. Our hot tip is their

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Almond Croissant and the Three-chocolate crisp tart. Oo la la!

OVEN FRESH MYANMAR new! ?? No.42, Yaw Min Gyi road, Dagon Township 09 263438393 PP 7am to 9pm

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Chicken Sausage (1 piece – Ks400

This new bakery in Yaw Min Gyi offers both international breads such as Farmer’s Bread and Dark Sour Rye while retaining some very Myanmar influenced favorites like Chicken Steam Bun and Puffs. The bakery looks stylish form the outside but don’t expect refined pastries such as traditional butter croissants or else you will be disappointed.

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01 327298

Hledan Branch ?? Near Hledan Centre, Hledan Road, Kamaryut Township 01 2306143

PARAGON BAKERY new! ?? Corner of Pyay Road and Narnattaw Road (Behind BMW Car Showroom), Diamond Condo, Kamaryut Township 09 265593372, 09 794011922 Slice of Cake – Ks5500

This new outlet of Paragon bakery is always buzzing with people ordering custom-made cakes : may your dream cake be shaped as Spiderman, Hello Kitty, a giant Minion or a Liverpool Football Club Tshirt, you can be sure that they can make it happen(with more or less brio sometimes!). Even though the place in itself isn’t anything special, the taste and the reduced use of cream is what really counts.

Parisian Cake & Coffee runner-up!

PP 6am to 10pm BB Blue Berry Cake (L) -Ks23500

Main Branch ?? No.446-466, Lower Kyeemyin Daing Road, Kyeemyin Daing Township (Opposite West

Parisian provides the community with nicelypresented and packaged pastries, sweet treats and have made their bakery a pleasant pit stop for a quick fix for cake and coffee. Now into their fifth branch, it is not hard to spot one of their branches across Yangon.

Rotiboy ?? Secret Garden (Junction Square) between Pyay Road and Kyun Daw Street, Near Han Tha Waddy Circle, Kamaryut Township 09 793762033 PP 9am to 8pm Original rotiboy bun - Ks1200

Rotiboy is now in Yangon! The buns are the bakery’s signature baked good. Their pastries are affordable and fresh. It is a no thrill place which keeps its promises and its customers happy. The usual Rotiboy experience consists of a bun or two, a hot cuppa coffee and your smartphone. They serve savoury dishes too, nice if you need something more than just a bun to keep you going.

Yangon Hospital) 01 223361, 01 214568, 01 2301512, 01 211451

Season’s Bakery Every Citymart

Kyauttada Branch ?? No.(132), Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauttada Township,

PP 9am to 9pm Daily Raspberry yogurt Mousse cake (1kg) - Ks10000

Inya Training Cafe, 30 Inya Road, Kamayut Township 09 977117947 PP 7am to 5pm

Sharky’s runner-up! ?? 117 Dhamazedi Road, Kamaryut Township 01 524 677 PP 9am to 10pm Chocolate delight cake – Ks6000

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There are two wonderful things about the Yangon Bakehouse. The first is that they are a social enterprise that train and educate disadvantaged women, the second is their fantastic food. There’s a terrific variety of baked goods; all made to quite wonderful standards.

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In every Citymart you will find a Season’s Bakery. The have breads, buns, sweet cakes and savoury snacks.

Yangon Paris Bakery PP 9am to 9pm

Chili Chili Chicken (Half) - Ks12,000

Sharky’s is not only well-known for their icecream, it’s also known for their bakery. Their multi-grain bread is very popular as well as their pizzas and appetizers.

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Main branch ?? G12, Marketplace by City Mart, Dhamazeddi Road, Bahan Township 09 73044262 Croissant - Ks1500

Yangon Bakehouse social enterprise ?? Pearl Condominium, Block C, Ground Floor, Bahan Township

Lanmadaw Branch ?? Junction Mawtin, Lanmadaw Township 01 523840, 01 655861

01 557448 Ext;818, 09 250178879 PP 7am to 5pm BB Cheesecake - Ks5000

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Come here for a delicious selection of snacks, bread, cakes, pastries, puffs and sandwiches.

The local staff make quality products. They can also organise special parties, meetings and catering services.

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?? Pansodan Street (next to Rangoon Tea House) 09 51 524677, 01 373009

Whether they’re from a famous franchise or locally-made, one things for sure – we all scream for ice-cream!

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FEEL PREGEL (FEEL MYANMAR) $1.30 / scoop

Dagon Branches ?? B-026, Taw win center, Dagon Township ?? #31-2Bo Yar Nyuant Street, Dagon Township

Dagon Branch ?? 124, Pyihtaungsu Avenue Street, Dagon Township

?? Level 5-1, Dagon Shopping Center 2 ?? Junction Square ?? Myanmar Culture Valley

09 8612071 PP 6am to 9pm

Lanmadaw Branch ?? No 770, 5th Floor Lucky Condo (KBZ building)

We cannot say that they serve proper ice cream, since their own motto is “bye bye to the fattening ice-cream”! Frolick serves a wide range of frozen yogurts with seasonal specials.

Bogyoke Road, Lanmadaw Township 09 420029595 PP 10am to 11pm

FROZEE GELATO CREAMERY

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PP 10:30am to 10:30pm Daily From $2 / 80g scoop

Enjoy the chocolate-chip mint ice-cream, a great way to cut down the fire of the spicy dish you just enjoyed at the adjacent Feel Myanmar.

Kyauktada Branch Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Township 01 388726

Frolick 09 8621950, 09 49208005 PP 9am to 9pm Daily Price on weight: 3oz- $1.2/$1.3, 4oz- $2.2/$2.4,

Dagon Branch ?? 23 Nawaday Street, Dagon Township 09 26303 8899

5oz- $3.5/$3.7, 11oz- $5.5/$5.8

Freshly-produced Italian gelato place that in-

HTOO ?? No.22, Upper Pazundaung Road (near Pazundaung Market)

PP 9am to 10pm $2 – $3/ scoop

Their authentic home-made Italian gelato and waffle cones are made fresh and you can tell.

We love the chocolate one!

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troduces new flavours constantly. Ice-cream cakes are also a big hit.

01 290461, 01 294383

This famous local ice-cream parlour offers many varieties of delicate sorbets and rich icecreams.

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Bahan Branch ?? Pearl Condo, Bahan Township 09 30609951~2 PP 9am to 9pm

ICE CREAM BAR ?? No.135 inya Road, just next to MOJO 01 511141 PP 9am to 12pm $1.40 / scoop

Pabedan Branch ?? No. 458/460, (G) 15/16, Yatha Condo, Mahabandoola Street, Pabedan Township 09 30609952 PP 7:30am to 10pm

Pink Pink Pink! This ice-cream parlour is clearly designed with teenage girls as their target market. Like OMG! ICE- MANIAS

Surprisingly enough, ice-cream isn’t the main activity of this café but their signature product, called the “Snow Flake”, is made of shaved icecream and crushed fruit!

?? Padonmar Street, Sanchaung Township 09 420222288 PP 9am to 9:30pm $2 / cup

Ice-Manias is a brand from Thailand famous for its freshly fried ice-cream. Sounds weird, but it’s delicious.

SWENSEN’S

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PP Daily 10am to 10pm From $1.60 / scoop

Sanchaung Branch ?? Dagon Centre 1, Ground Floor, Pyay Road, San Chaung Township 01 504 932

SCOOP ?? Junction Square, between Pyay Road and Kyun Taw Rd, Kamaryut Township 01 381605, 09-73218321, 09-5008321 PP Daily 9am – 10:30pm

Lanmadaw Branch ?? Junction Mawtin, Corner of Lann Thit Street & Anawyahtar Road, Lanmadaw Township 09 73181758

$1.50 / scoop

Bahan Branch Scoop’s offers low-fat gourmet ice-cream. Half the calories, high on flavour. What’s not to love?

SHARKY’S ?? 117 Dhamazedi Road, Kamaryut Township 01 524677

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?? Ocean Shwe Gone Daing, Corner of Shwe Gone Daing and Ba Nyar Dala Roads, Bahan Township 09 421078668

They have a wide selection of flavours, iced drinks and sundaes. Waffles are made fresh everyday.

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We’ve asked around and collected answers from our readers to put together “Collections” which will help the rest of us decide where to go for those very specific cravings. Say thanks to the community, and don’t hesitate too contribute to by sending in emails at enjoyit@myanmore.com !

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Let me guess...you’re looking for seafood restaurants? Sunday brunches? Best tapas? No no wait, it’s 5am and your damn hungry?! Oh but where to go?!

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sandwiches We’ve asked our readers where they get their favourite sandwiches. Here are the venues (and sometimes the sandwich) they recommend, with the top 5 being those venues which came up most often, and the rest being in alphabetical order:

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Other yummy sandwiches:

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Sprouts Alamanda - Meatball sandwich La Tartine Yangon Bakehouse Savoy

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365 Café 50th Street - Steak sandwich Bar Boon Coffee Circle (Dhamazedi branch) Easy Cafe (Nar Nat Taw branch) Parkroyal - Club sandwich Sharky’s The Muses The Windermere Hill - BLT Union Bar - Philly cheesesteak

OUTDOOR DINING There are plenty of really nice local restaurants alongside the lakes as well as restaurants that provide outdoor dining options. Here is our selection of what the city has to offer: • By The LakeS L ’Opera Italian Restaurant & Bar L'Alchimiste Le Planteur Agnes @ Kandawgyi Palace Hotel Signature Restaurant (The Garden Bistro)

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• TERRAcE • Nice GARDENs Alamanda Inn Belmond Governor’s Residence DiVINO

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Shwe Sa Bwe LE RENDEZ-VOUS @ THE FRENCH INSTITUTE THE WINDERMERE HILL CAFE Montage Cafe @ 7 Mile Residence

open 24 hours! ?? 330 Ahlone Road, Infront of Yangon

nice, which gives some life and character to this otherwise very plain restaurant.

International Hotel, Dagon Township 09 421040512 PP 24 Hours

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Particularly popular due to its 24-hour status, 365 Café has a varied menu, offering everything from rice dishes to cheeseburgers to icecream.

PWINT THIT SAN FOOD CENTRE & FAMILY KTV ?? 520/A, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Koh Minn Kohchin Ward, Bahan Township 01 553644 Ext. 111, 01 8603044, 09 73040040, 09 8575655

Local cafe / food centre on the ground level with KTV facility in the basement. Perfect for a very late and drunken feast! Expect loud crowds, confused staff (or maybe you are the one confused at that point!) but a great relieving sensation when the oily food finally arrives, like a heavenly grail in the middle of the night.

Spice Brasserie, located on the lobby floor of Parkroyal Hotel, serves International cuisine round the clock. A convenient stop, especially after dancing the night away at Club 5.

TOBA ?? 15 Nawaday Street, Dagon Township 09 254095451, 01 393443 PP 24 h on Friday and Saturday PP 7am to 1am rest of the week

TOBA serves Indonesian and Indo-Chinese inspired dishes, the restaurant imports ingredients directly from Singapore and Indonesia.

It is run by two Indonesian chefs to give you the right authentic flavours anytime of the day. They deliver too, taxi fare at your charge : 093022375.

UPTOWN COFFEE SHOP

SHWE MYANMAR BIRYANI

?? 852D/ 852E, (In front of Shu Khin Thar) Shukhinthar Myo Pat Street, 4south Ward,

?? East Shwe Gone Dine Road, Room No-002,

Tharketa Township

Tower-A,, Aung Chan Thar Housing, Bahan Township 09 250177223

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Handy because it is open 24hours a day, this biryani place is however certainly not meant for people on a diet! Expect a lot of very tasty but fatty sauce on your oily rice. This being said, the chicken is delicious and the staff very

This café serves coffee all day and all night as well as Asian fusion foods. They are located in the same building as the Uptown Hotel and provide good wifi.

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We've all been there; it’s too late into the night and you've been hit by hunger pangs.

But where to go? Here are some venues that are open 24/7.

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Pizza is becoming more popular in Yangon with venues popping up with all types of pizza, from the thick-style crusts to the thinly-sliced ones, wood-oven fired to extracheesy goodness. Whichever you fancy, here's a pick of the best pizzas that Yangon has to offer.

Peperoni Pizzeria WINNER! With a bonus view of Shwedagone Pagoda, Peperoni Pizzeria offers a taste of old-fashioned Italian pizza. Brought to you by the same owners of House of Singapura, for pizza lovers, this place is a haven. They even serve tiramisu, chocolate-flavoured cheese cake with rum and coffee to finish it all off. Try their Diavola and Supreme pizza with Aglio Olio.

50th Street Cafe Restaurant & Bar runner-up!

One of the oldest Western restaurant/bars in Yangon, 50th Street Cafe offers a thick-sliced pizza that comes with a second layer of cheese and a thin-sliced pizza, if you prefer less crust.

Choose from different selections from seafood pizza, meat-lover’s pizza to Hawaiian pizza.

Pizza Party Wednesdays - All Pizzas - 7,500 kyat - All Day L ’Opera Italian Restaurant & Bar runner-up!

If you want a taste of old Italy, L ’Opera offers the wood-fried oven baked pizza. Authentically thin and crispy, they select the finest high quality imported ingredients with no preservatives. Bon appetite!

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PaPa Pizza Papa Pizza has undeniably one of the best pizzas in Yangon. They specialise in New York style, thin crust pizzas. Baked in a fire oven, choose from their wide selection of pizzas: spicy beef, anchovy shrimp, New York slice, three cheese and more!

Parami Pizza 1 & 2 Parami serves wood-fired pizza made by a chef from Napoli in Italy. Also enjoy their Calzone or their antipasti and daily specials in their outdoor setting, in addition to their Italian cured meats and cheese available at their Deli.

Union Bar & Grill runner-up!

Union Bar and Grill has a brand new Bistro menu! Pizza is one of their popular items along with a glass of red wine.

DiVINO runner-up!

Vino offers delicious and special wood oven baked pizza, prepared before your eyes, in the garden throughout the night. Enjoy their wide selection of a la carte Italian dishes along with a selection of wines by the glass straight from Italy.

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HOT STONE PIZZA halal NEW! ?? G-8, Soho building, Bo Myatun Road, Corner of Mahabandoola, Bohtataung Township 09 263455500 PP 10:30am to 10:30pm Chicken tikka pizza – Ks9000

This new place in downtown is handy to get a fix of (oily) pizza but don’t expect delicate Italian flavors. They serve halal dishes which is good to know, while the atmosphere is quite eclectic, given the large painting up of Venice front, the bright yellow diner style tables and the pop music playing in the background.

TAPAS Tapas is a big part of culture and social scene in Spain, where it originated. But you don't have to go far to enjoy these delicious finger foods because they're just a cab ride away. Now available in Yangon: tapas from Spain, France, Italy and Japan

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Escape Gastro Bar runner-up!

Escape Gastro Bar's menu is always evolving with tapas selection that brings together the ingredients of East and West. Your taste buds will thank you for an adventurous journey of new flavours and taste. Enjoy their nachos, spring rolls, grilled salmon skewers, patatas bravas, dumplings and banana spring rolls.

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The Lab Wine & Tapas Bar WINNER! Best known for their selection of tapas and cheese platters, The Lab is the no. 1 go-to place for those who want to enjoy a night out. Their well-lit comfortable space is busy on most nights and their bar serves excellent cocktails, wines and hard liquors.

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Gekko runner-up!

Gekko is a modern restaurant with an open kitchen serving mainly Japanese dishes and some Korean and Vietnamese dishes. It’s a perfect place to come in after work to chill with a beer or shochu. Perfect for getting together with friends for a beer and Japanese tapas or relax and use their fast wifi.

Parami pizza 2 Parami 2 is more intimate than its elder brother on Parami Road, which is more suited for families and groups rather than for a romantic date. This second venue also serves wood-fired pizzas, antipasti and daily Italian specials and now has a new Chicchetti (Italian tapas) menu.

Delivery and catering services available.

THE BLIND TIGER runner-up!

The Blind Tiger is a new comer that is quickly gaining popularity. Known for their cocktails,

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tapas and interior where they hold regular art exhibitions, it’s a great place for a quality night out with friends.

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An ideal way to start a Sunday is to wake up late — just past noon — and straight to brunch. There are many options for brunches in Yangon to suit your appetite, whether it be French-inspired cuisine facing the lake, a live jazz band accompaniment, a champagne-infused light meal, or simply one that has flavours from around the world.

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Cafe Sule @ Sule Shangri-la – Sunday Brunch Buffet WINNER! ?? 223 Sule Pagoda Road, Pabedan Township

etables and healthy options, and now that they have arranged the Kid's corner, it doeasnt feel quite as premium as it used to.

01 242828 PP 12pm to 3pm B $36

50th Street Cafe Restaurant & Bar ?? 9/13 50th Street, Botahtaung Township 01 397060

The buffet held on Sundays by Sule ShangriLa provides many cuisines and treats. There is something for everyone with flavours from Japan, India, China, Burmese and Western and many fusion varieties. Pancakes are made fresh, on demand! We regret the lack of veg-

PP 11am to 2:30pm B $7.50 - $12

The Brunch at 50th isn't a buffet. Order à la carte.

The best choice definitela is the traditional Egg+B

acon+Toast+Sausage+Tomato+Mushroom+Hash Brown+Baked Beans combo for Ks12000.

Acacia Tea Salon runner-up! ?? 52 Saya San Road, Yankin Township

topped off with a jazz band .

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?? 22 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Near Golden Hill

01 554739 PP 9am to 3pm

B Burger - $15

Every Saturday and Sunday, Acacia Tea Salon brings out their à la carte brunch menu. Composed essentially like an American breakfast with pancakes, fresh juices and hot drinks, it also features omelets, mini snadwiches and pastries. Don't forget to visit their bakery too while you're there.

Agnes @ Kandawgyi Palace Hotel ?? Kadawgyi Hotel, Kan Yeik Tha Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township 01 249255 PP 11:30am to 3pm

The ‘Brunch Package’ offers up a variety of different breakfast options from a Full English to Korean Fried Chicken and Waffle, to a sensational Shakshuka with a toasted Ciabatta. Free flow of drinks, including draught beers, margaritas and mimosas.

The Square Restaurant @ Novotel Yangon Max new! ?? No 459 Pyay road, Kamaryut Township PP Every Sunday 12PM – 3PM B 35 USD (plus freeflow sparkling and wine)

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The beautiful lakeside restaurant of Agnes in Kandawgyi Hotel offers a magnificent spread of French-inspired food every Sunday. A real highlight of Yangon’s culinary scene, it’s easy to see why with its great selection of meats, salads, grilled meats and desserts that sets it apart from the other brunches around.

This is Yangon's biggest and most crowded brunch. Their choices are impressive, although not necessarily up to the mark in terms of taste. You will only enjoy this brunch if you don't mind eating in a loud place. Ideal for parents with kids who need to run around or to see and be seen by all of expat Yangon.

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Orchid Restaurant @ Inya Lake Hotel runner-up! ?? 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Township 01 662866 PP 11:30am to 2:30pm

42 Strand Road, Botahtaung Township 09 420101854 PP 12am to 9pm B Roast Sirloin Aged beef, Yorkshire Pudding - $16

B $35 + free flow drinks ($17.50 for kids)

The Orchid Restaurant at Inya Lake Hotel hosts a good spread of food every Sunday, although it may not taste as great as you'd expect it to.

The Free Flow­includes Red/White/Sparking wines, beer and juices. The experience is

Finally a Sunday Roast! It isn't a brunch but it is a good Sunday treat. All the classics are their, à la carte. All roasts come with roasted potatoes, root vegetable mash, sautéed greens and homemade gravy! The kids have an area to play while happy parents enjoy their traditional English Roast.

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PP 11am to 4pm (Saturday Brunch)

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bars Ask anyone who's been here in the past year, they will most likely say the same thing—Yangon's nightlife scene has changed, and ​for the better. ​No longer do we ask "when are you going?" but "where are you going?" ​We are nowhere near the scene in New York​where the city doesn't sleep of course​, but we are slowly but surely, on our way​.

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bars We are happy to see that the bar scene is still growing! A few years back there were literally only a couple of places in town to go out for some nice after-work drinks (and some not quite so nice next-day hangovers). Nowadays when considering an evening out, many parameters can be taken into account: the area, the concept, the price range, the type of drinks or even by whom you wish to be seen … But listen up: if your plan is to stay out till late, you might want to give the bar a call to check their opening hours.

At time of print most places close their doors at 11 o’clock.

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?? 135 Inya Road, close to junction with

7th Joint Bar & Grill ?? G-A10, Shwe Asia Building, Corner of 48th Street

Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Township 01 511418

and Mahabandula Road, Botataung Township 09 260600552

PP 2pm to 11pm BB

PP 5pm to 11pm (Daily) B

Lemon Basil Smach - Ks6000

Sex on the Beach - Ks5000

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With the recent opening of their space upstairs and a permanent DJ on board, MOJO has elevated itself to be the new party joint in town with their weekly events. The bar is decorated with mostly recycled and an eclectic mix of wellthought-out stuff, which just seems to go well.

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The only reggae bar in Myanmar, 7th Joint Bar and Grill strives to deliver a unique reggae experience with an atmosphere that takes you back to the Caribbean. Try their signature jerk chicken, one of their many cocktails,. Whether you want a late night out, a few lazy drinks or

in their newly-opened patio. Check out Kilping's Last Toast for a champagne-infused beverage.

50th Street Cafe Restaurant & Bar

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?? 9/13, 50th St., Botahtaung Township

?? No.12, Kanbawza road, Bahan Township

01 397060

01-555067/ 09-73029342

PP 10:30am to 11pm

PP 3pm to 11pm

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to jam to some reggae music, come down and chill with 7th Joint.

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One of Yangon’s most popular expat haunts, 50th Street Bar is a little slice of home for many foreigners living in the city. With comfortable seating, Western food and live sports matches, it often offers some much needed sanctity when Yangon-life can become a bit too much.

This place has a mish-mash of people -- from the young and hip, to the casual t-shirt and jeans type. All can be seen at their tables, usually sipping on bottles of Johnny Walker whisky. Shisa available.

Captain’s Bar ?? Captain’s Bar, Savoy Hotel, 129 Dhamazeddi

B2O Café & Bistro Bar ?? No 98, 20th Street (Upper Block), Latha Township 09 5158797 PP 4pm to 11pm

Road, Bahan Township 01 526289 PP 10:30am to 2pm B Savoy Daiquiri - $7

B B20 Street Cocktail - Ks5000 Ks3000,

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This Café and bar serves European bar food to match evening drinks : burgers, tapas and other finger foods. Their cocktails are said to contain more (local) alcohol than other places in town ... for better or for worse?! They regularly host events, either Lady’s Nights or Live music such as Unplugged concerts and even romantic violin evenings! bar @ peperoni ?? Union Business Center (UBC) Annex B, Nat Mauk Road, Bo Cho Quarter Bahan Township 09 30258399 PP 5pm tilll late BB Mojito – Ks7000 Ks3000,

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Rangoon Bar shares the same location as Peperoni Pizzeria. Rangoon Bar's specialty are their Punchbowl cocktails. The cocktails are concocted in a huge punch bowl and good for sharing and best enjoyed

This bar, within the Savoy Hotel, is a quaint, friendly place for a beer or cocktail. Nautically themed, it also offers a fine selection of cigars.

Cask 81 ?? 81 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road (opposite Pearl Condo), Bahan Township 09 254083981 PP 6pm to 1am BB

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Yangon’s first genuine whisky bar, this classy place offers tipples from across the world and, more importantly, an incredible choice of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Take note though, it’s one of the city’s most expensive places for a drink.

The venue to go if you’re interested in Myanmar-celeb-spotting. This trendy bar is located in the far north of the city. The music is loud, the women are scantily-clad – particularly by Myanmar standards – and their artisan cocktails are popular.

CLUB RIZZOLI @ Chatrium

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?? 52nd street and Bo Gyoke Road, Corner of Botahtaung Pagoda Road PP Everyday 5pm to 11pm (Lunch coming soon) Ginger Fahrenheit - Ks5500 Ks3500,

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Club Rizzoli, offer a fancy decor and more private party scene. Check out their variety of sake at the Sake Bar and specially flown-in Cuban cigars. Karaoke rooms available.

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This bar does not only serve refreshing cocktails in a very stylish industrial decor. It dishes out both Mexican as well as Asian fusion dishes. Fahrenheit is a trendy urban place to hang out for drinks and some mexican finger foods, and enjoy the passing by activity of the street while casually chilling in their comfy seats. Sitting at the bar itself is also nice..

?? 31D Kan Yeik Tha Street, Yankin Township 01 660737 PP 11am to 11pm BB

Mojito - Ks6500 Ks1500

Gallery Bar @ Sule Shangri-la Hotel ?? Sule Shangri La Hotel, Sule Pagoda Road, Pabedan Township 01 242 828 Ext. 6430, 6431 PP 1pm to 1am

$7

Ginki Kids Located on the second floor of the hotel, this bar offers one of the few classy pub experiences in Yangon with impressively-decorated walls and a large pool table. The happy hour is easily one of the best in Yangon with a daily 2-for-1 special from 5pm to8 pm.

Gekko ?? 535 Merchant Street, Kyauktada Township 09 43190232, 01 386986 PP 11am to 11pm Visa and Master

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Located downtown in a old Sofaer building, Gekko is two-story venue with a cocktail lounge and two private rooms, seating up to 12 people. The cocktail is Japanese inspired, cour-

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01 527256, 09 43119972, 09 73041320 PP 10:30am to 11pm BB Hurricane - Ks4000 Ks1300,

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Pictures of Kurt Cobain line the wall and there’s some quirky furniture in this mainstay of Yangon’s drinking scene. It was once one of Yangon’s most popular hangouts but has since lost out to some of the more centrally located bars. This being said, it remains popular some nights of the week, particularly for the local crowd.

Hummingbird ?? 76 Phone Gyi Road, Lanmadaw Township 09 792327282, 09 250292074 PP 12pm to late Daily

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Kokine Bar & Restaurant @ Kokine Swimming Club ?? 34 Sayar san Lane, (Kokine Swimming Pool St) Bahan Township

Hummingbird has made their nest in a beautifully renovated three-story colonial building.

The ground floor offers a peek into the kitchen and seating for 42 people, the first floor has a lounge feel with a bar and inviting sofas, and the rooftop garden is the place to sip a cocktail in a cool breeze. They focus on dishing out authentic South American food as well as mixing up really fancy cocktails.

Ice Bar @ Sedona Hotel ?? Sedona Hotel, 1 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road

09 45411253, 09 421060505 PP 6:30am to 10:30pm Gin Tonic - Ks3000 Ks2000,

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This self-proclaimed ‘Oasis in the City’ does have something about it which makes you mind drift away from everyday life. The sunset upon the pools and vast garden area is a nice treat after a long hot and sweaty day. The restaurant provides Italian as well as local foods to match your wine, cocktail or long drink.

01 666900 PP 5pm to 11pm

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Sedona Hotel’s Ice Bar is different from the ‘ice bars’ concepts that we know around the world though; there are barrels placed around the bar filled with ice to give it the ‘smoky’ feel and the staff are in thick winter jackets. Their resident band plays mostly familiar Top 40 hits. Entry charge applies.

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Kamaryut Township

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PP 10am to 11pm B $7++/glass $3.50++/pint,

$6-10++/glass

Located on the 6th Floor of the huge Novotel Max hotel, the Pool Bar serves a selection of cocktails, fresh juices and snacks to be enjoyed

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on the sunbeds surrounding the water. Unfortunately, only resident guests are allowed to swim and the bar closes at 8pm.

?? 22 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Near Golden Hill Tower, Bahan Township PP Tuesday-Sunday, 5pm to 11pm PP Sunday Brunch 12pm to 4:30pm

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B $4.00,

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This modern burmese beer hall is set in the vast green grounds of the old Le Planteur restaurant. Chef Kevin Ching's playful menu offers continuously changing influences ranging from Mexican to Korean to Burmese. Their drinks are edgy and will have you asking for more in no time...if money is no issue.

The Fat Ox ?? 50th Street (Middle block), between Anawrahta and Maharbandoola Roads, Botahtaung Township 09 42018 5033 PP 9am to 1am

The Fat Ox is a British-style bar which also serves all-day breakfast and other typical pub foods. In the evening time, you will find people playing pool in the back, chatting at the bar and groups of friends with lots of beers on their table. Rumours say they will have a Sunday brunch soon! This pub may feel unpleasant to non-smokers, or those who don’t like music to be played too loud. They have a great Bangers & Mash..

Happy Hour daily from 4pm to 8pm The New Boris

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Located in the same villa as La Carovana and Port Autonomy, this cocktail bar is contemporary, state of the art New Genre style. It is the place to sip a sophisticated signature cocktail while chilling to tribal beats and vintage tracks in a Colonial style rattan lounger.

THE BLIND TIGER ?? 111 United Condo, Corner Nawaday Street & Alain Pyar Pagoda Road, Dagon Township 01 388488 PP 5pm to till late (Monday to Saturday) BB Spiked Tiger - Ks7000

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The 1st Container Bar & Grill ?? No.276A, Waizayandar Rd, 6 Ward, South Okkalarpa Township 09 448008530, 09 254057293,09 43113482

Note: They are moving soon and the new address is kept a secret for now, speakeasy-style.

Stay on the lookout!

This bar is the first one to surf on the popular “container” trend. The mainly cater to highend locals, but forigners could also appreciate having a drink on the terrace. Perched on the top of a freight container, the industrial bar offers high tables and chairs as well as a view on the street below. They serve cocktails, wine and beer along with the usual bar foods.

Follow the tiger paw prints to this hidden speakeasy-style drinking lounge, tapas bar, and restaurant. While speakeasies were once illicit drinking dens in 1920s America, there is nothing illegal about The Blind Tiger. Rather, it evokes the allure, mystery, and privacy of yesteryears with modern bar food.

The Lab Wine & Tapas Bar ?? 70A West Shwegondine Road (east of the junction with Kabar Aye Pagoda Road), Bahan

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Township 09 250675289

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PP 5:30pm till late BB Espresso Martini - $5

The Lab is the place to be, especially on weekend nights. Their selections of French, Spanish and Italian and Tunisian wines (their homeland) make great companions for a fun evening of chatter. The tapas and cheese and cold cut platters are probably the most enjoyable in town.

Nice place to meet friends, if smoke is no issue.

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Turbo de Bar & Restaurant ?? 3/A 13 Taw Win Road, 9 mile, Mayangone

THE PHAYRE'S GASTRONOMY ?? 292 Pansodan Street, Yangon, Myanmar

Township (Near Ocean and Victoria Hospital) 09 254633778

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PP 12pm to 12am

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Pegu Club - Ks4000 Ks2000 (small),

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This quiet place to hang out is just next to the Pansodan Gallery in downtown. It is known amongst wifi-seekers for having a fast connection and friendly service. It is both an casual restaurant and a bar, with a good variety of international beers on offer. We recommend the Pork Tenderloin with Pumpkin Mash (Ks8000).

Turbo de Bar is a car-themed bar/restaurant. It attracts mostly young local crowds with its exciting range of cocktails, comprehensive Western and Asian menu and friendly atmosphere. The central attraction is a 1960’s VW Camper Van sliced in half long-ways and transformed into a bar. Cocktail selection feature old classics such as Singapore Sling and Mojito alongside original creations such as selfnamed Turbo De’Bar for tequila lovers and Seven Speed for speed freaks.

TIME OUT SPORTS BAR, NOVOTEL new! ?? 459 Pyay Road, Novotel Yangon Max hotel, Kamaryut Township

Union Bar & Grill ?? Corner of 42nd Street and Strand Road,

01 2305858 PP 5pm to 11pm

Botahtaung Township 01 392263 PP 11:30am to 11pm

B Kiwi Carnival - $8 $4,

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B Moscow Mule - $7 $4,

Whether you’re looking for a spot to catch up on your favorite sports matches or you just feel like playing darts, pool or miniature basketball, Novotel’s Sports Bar should do the trick. They have a cigar lounge at the back, but just like the drinks, the cigars are overpriced. It is however a very convenient spot to spend a Sunday afternoon, after enjoying the brunch down at the Square.

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Located just a stone’s throw from The Strand Hotel, this trendy bar attracts some of the city’s more “high-so” clients with its impressive collection of cocktails; it iused to be one of Yangon’s more well-known venues, before all the new bars came along. Their Salsa nights remain great hits!

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The bar, adjacent to the restaurant, has a large outdoor patio partly covered by a beautiful tree. During the dry season, chairs and tables are spread under the evening sky. Choose from a wide selection of drinks such as the wasabiinfused vodka, gummy bear-infused gin or maybe the signature cocktail, dubbed the “Yangon Cocktail” served over ice in a lowball glass.

WILD GINGER new! ?? 12(A) Shin Saw Pu road, Sanchaung Township, near Sakura hospital.

09 260 690 135, 09 798 024 627, 01 511656.

This newly open bar features South East Asian foods taste with a modern twist. The atmosphere will please locals more than foreigners, but the nice owner, Tommy, would make anyone feel at home at Wild Ginger. The finger foods go well with the few spirits they have to offer and the BBQ lamb ($12) is worth the try.

Yangon Sailing Club ?? 132 Inya Road, Kamaryut Township 01 535298, 01 513899 PP 5pm to 11pm (For non-members on Friday) PP Members everyday from 9am to 9pm BB Long island

You must be a member to enjoy the club facilities, except on Fridays where folks just fill up the area very quickly. There’s usually a live band playing outdoors. The only thing missing is a BBQ pit to compliment the lake, we reckon.

PP 4pm to 11 pm

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PH: +951 511 656, +959 260 690 135, +959 798024627 e-mail: wildgingerbar@gmail.com facebook: Wild Ginger

Wild ginger’s food is generally a blend of several tastes together.............. sweet, sour, saltly, spicy, and bitter.

We have unique style of asian dishes with modern twist and lots of cocktails to choose.

Many popular recipes chosen for Wild Ginger have been adapted to suit modern living, perfect for those who wants quality, tasty, healthy and nutritious asian foods........

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wine bars The wine lists in regular bars might not fulfill cravings for specific crus, sépage, chateaux … So for all the wine lovers out there, here are places to go to satisfy your palate.

For others, these are good venues to learn more about wines, as their sommeliers will happily share their passion with you. Price ranges start with the price of their cheapest glass of wine, while the higher figure is the price for their most expensive bottle. The choice is up to you!

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Fine Wine Bar ?? 138C, New University Avenue Road, Bahan

01 230 5858 PP Lunch and dinner 12:00 pm -2:30pm & 6pm 10:30 pm

Township 01 704721, 01 400842 PP 1pm to 11pm

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The Fine Wine Bar in Yangon is operated by Japanese Entrepreneurs. From US$25 a bottle to US$240, this is a heaven for wine connoisseurs in Yangon. You can pair your chosen fine wine with delicious Japanese cuisine too.

Le Cellier is now open. A uniquely stunning wine bar and restaurant featuring simple authentic French cuisine, breath-taking terrace views of the Shwedagon Pagoda, a walk-in wine cellar and a gallery wall curated in collaboration with local artists. Over 100 wine labels and 500 bottles.

LE CELLIER WINE BAR & RESTAURANT

Le Wine Bar by Le Planteur

From Ks25,000 a bottle

?? Rooftop 14h Floor of Novotel Yangon Max Hotel - 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Township

01 514230 PP 12pm-10:30pm

Le Wine Bar has 32 crus of wine on offer and an ingenious self-serve system to enable anyone to try them all, regardless of the price of a full bottle: you can try a 25 mL sample, and 50 and 100 mL portions are also available. Go on, try a sip of that $US135 Lafitte Rotschild you’ve been dreaming about and pair it with Shan tapas!

dishes. Their range of wines will impress most customers and the low-lights atmosphere will certainly get you ordering more, and more and more. Watch your budget though!

The Lab Wine & Tapas Bar

wine bars

From $5

?? 70A West Shwegondine Road (east of the junction with Kabar Aye Pagoda Road), Bahan Township 09 250675289

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Maru Wine Bar

From $4

?? 130/134 Shwe Taung Tan Street, Lanmadaw Township 09 420308350, 01 241814 Ext; 001 PP 6pm-11pm B From $6

The Wine Bar is just next to the Maru Restaurant & Grill, which makes it easier than ever to pair your wine with some refined grilled

The wine list at The Lab includes crus of white, red, rosé and champagnes. These are mostly imported from France, but they also have a fine selection of Spanish and Italian wine ... as well as a couple of bottles of Tunisian wines (their homeland). The Carte des Vins changes regularly, just like their fantastic tapas with which their wines pair up beautifully. A la vôtre!

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In need of a fresh breeze? Head off to one of the rooftop bars around town. All are unique and attract different crowds, so the best way to choose your new favorite spot is to go there and try.

?? No.66 A, Sayar San Road, Bahan Township

PP 4pm ~ late / daily (Scheduled to open end of November)

09 254004679 PP 3pm to 3am BB

Bonanza, now known as Bonanza Gastro Bar, has given itself a make-over recently with a new location in Sayar San Road, complete with a rooftop space. Their new tapas menu is gaining popularity among the local crowd uptown, especially when paired with shisha.

Sakura is bringing a new rooftop bar to town!

Set all the way up in the air -250ft- it will definitely boast a panoramic view of Downtown that few places will ever be able to offer at least for a couple of years. Not yet open but at time of print the works were almost completed. The ambiance promises to be quite "young and pop".

Let's see!

Cocoon Cafe and Bar

Club Yangon @ Sakura tower ?? Rooftop of Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Road, Kyauktada Township 01 255-277

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?? 22/24 Shinsawpu Road (corner of Shan Lan Road), 9th floor, Ahlone Township 01 500863 PP 11am to 11pm

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BB Mojito – Ks4000 Ks2500,

Ks3500

Located on the 9th floor (yes, they have a lift!) this bar is decorated with traditional puppets on the walls. Outside, a few tables can be arranged, but it's a shame they just recently blocked out most of the view with the new security barrier!

tling city around it. They specialise in steak and other red meats, all of which are carefully sourced and perfectly cooked. They have wines to pair it with although you could also have Drought Myanmar beer or even some hard liquor if you so wish! Their baked potatoes will get you addicted and craving for more.

Piano Bar Rooftop @ Hotel Parami ?? 2, Parami Road, Mayangone Township 01 658118

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Mila Noa Bar & Grill ?? 24 Mahar Baw Ga Street, Myaynigone (South) Ward, Sanchaung Township 01 512522, 09 5028434

PP 5:30pm to 11pm BB Seven Treasures - $20 $2.50,

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PP 5pm to 12am BB Vodka tonic - Ks3400 Ks1000, Ks3400

Set on the roof of the Mila Noa Hotel, this small restaurant and bar offers a very good view of the Shwedagon Pagoda as well as over the bus-

This is one of the only rooftop pools in Yangon!

However, it closes at 5pm so unfortunately, give up the dream of sipping cocktails in your bikini ... Their signature Gin-based cocktail is called “Parami Censured” and is made with raspberries, cherries, ginger and lemongrass.

Enjoy a romantic atmosphere until 9pm, and a

POOL BAR, NOVOTEL ?? 459 Pyay Road, Novotel Yangon Max hotel, Kamaryut Township

rooftop bars

more electro DJ set from 9pm till late.

01 2305858 PP Open daily from 7:00am until 8:00pm

$3.50++/pint

Located on the 6th Floor of the huge Novotel Max hotel, the Pool Bar serves a selection of cocktails, fresh juices and snacks to be enjoyed on the sunbeds surrounding the water. Unfortunately, only resident guests are allowed to swim and the bar closes at 8pm.

Robinson Crusoe Bar & Victoria Bar @ Vintage Luxury Yacht Hotel ?? 6 Botahtaung Jetty, Botahtaung township 01 9010555, 01 9010536 PP 6am-11pm B Mojito - $9 $2,

$7

Well technically, these are not rooftop bars since they are actually on the deck of a Yacht.

However, the view and the fresh air is there as well as premium scotches, bourbon whiskey, vodka, liqueur and classic old and new world wines. The bars owe their design to a mix of 1920 and Victorian influences. After contemplating the view, settle inside and enjoy the live performance of their pianist.

Roof Alchemy ?? No.(330), Yangon International Hotel Compound, Ahlone Road, Dagon Township 09 5020073​ PP 5pm to 11pm Molecular Cocktails - Ks7000 Ks3500

Roof Alchemy is always packed with partygoers. It offers a variety of themed cocktails , special shishas and is of course famous for its

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unique molecular cocktails! Take a visitor their to make an impression : who'd 've thought this exists in Yangon!

Sapphire Bar & Lounge @ Alpha Hotel ?? No. 41, Nawaday St, Yaw Mig Gyi quarter, Dagon Township 01 377960, 01 377961 PP 3pm till 3am

Mojito – Ks3000

This rooftop bar is nothing super fancy (like the hotel itself) but the atmosphere is very relaxed and intimate. There is no music, and drinks are quite limited but the sunset view over the Shwe Dagon makes it a really worthwhile venue. If you are in the Nawaday area, go ahead and try it out!

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Vista Bar ?? 168 West Shwegonedine Road, Bahan Township 01 559481, 09 73228586 PP 5:30pm to midnight B Vista Man - Ks4000 Ks2000,

Ks4000

Known to be very popular amongst tourists, Vista Bar fills up pretty quickly most night. Bad food, good cocktails and an even better view.

But oh those stairs!

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Myanmar Beer

OK Smile (Ahr Thit) ?? No14. Bayint Naung Road

Shan Shwe Li ?? 338, Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Township

Sein ?? No.Sa-54, 2 Nd Qt, Thamine Station Road

Nadi Win ?? No.46, Lan Thit Road, Lanmadaw Township

Maw Shwe Li ?? No.654, Strand Road ,Top of 2nd Street,

Mingala Taung Nyunt Style ?? Top Floor, Mingalar Zay

Lanmadaw Township

Pabedan Win ?? No.99, 19th Street, Latha Township

Lion World ?? Thein Gyi Zay, ( C ) Block, 2nd Floor

Shwe Mingalar ?? No.105, 19th Street, Latha Township

Hlaing

Sanchaung Win Star ?? No.28/29/30, San Chaung Road

Super Win ?? No.67, Yangon - Insein Road, 9th Quarter

Win ?? No.20, Baho Road

Royal 4 (Shwe Akari, Lion) ?? No 490, Strand Road

Mayangone

Tamwe Yaung Ni Win ?? No. 47, Kyar Kwat Thit Road

Shining Star ?? No.61, Kyeik Wine Pagoda Road

Lucky World ?? No.5, Bulding 14, Hinn Si Street

Shwe Mingalar ?? No.1/B Oak Pon Seik Road

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Here is the list of the most popular beer stations. Any day of the week, these places are full of local life and loud with chatter and laughter. Definitely the place to go to try the real Myanmar beerdrinking experience, with cheap drinks, plastic chairs, rickety tables and rustic fans.

Opening hours are usually from 6pm till late… Cheers!!

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night out in yangon There are many ways to have a blast while taking yourself and your friends on a night out, from places to eat before you bar hop to where you can stop for snacks after some well-deserved drinks. Whether you are on a short vacation or you live here, we have put together a list of fresh venues that have popped up recently to the old timers still worth revisiting. You have only two nights to show your friend what a night out is like in Yangon? Here is a guide to a weekend that covers everything!

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A WEEKEND THAT COVERS EVERYTHING DAY 1 - Local night out Start with a nice diner at Rangoon Tea House in the heart of colonial downtown, the trendy traditional local teashop with decoration and food at an international standard. For local street life head off to Chinatown. Past the night market, look for New Kosan on 19th Street and its very cheap drinks. Should you still feel hungry you can always order some skewers and vegetables to barbecue (buy fried crickets from a vendor, go on!!).

For hype drinks where the high-class locals hang out, check out Escape Gastro Bar on Kanyeiktha Road. To get the party really going, take a cab to the Yangon International Hotel Compound. A dancing hide out is located nearby, Inya Bar, local style: loud techno music pumping for girls of

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the night. The Roof Alchemy will definitely make an impression on your visitor friends: expect molecular drinks where cocktails are served on a plate, with young pumped locals smoking on shishas. After that, J-One, Brave Bar and Café Liberal (now moved near Thuwana Stadium!) will welcome you for late night clubbing, local-style. Feeling hungry after hours wandering about bars and clubs? Head off to the good old local Pwint Thit San Food Center & Family KTV on Shwe Gone Daing, open 24 hours.

DAY 2 - Expat night out We recommend you start with an early drink at Novotel's latest addition, Le Cellier winebar, to enjoy the breath-taking view of Shwedagon Pagoda. If you are uptown, the Piano Bar set on Parami Hotel's rooftop should do the trick but if you are in downtown go up the Sakura Tower to their Sky Bistro and catch the best bird’s eye view of whole south Yangon at sunset. By then, it should be time for nice tapas and cocktails, at The Lab. In downtown, grab a bite at Gekko Japanese restaurant or Tin Tin Mexican inspired restaurant in downtown if you wish to mingle with Yangon's international expat crowds. And then, off to the east: you’ll find reggae music and happy crowds at 7th Joint, Mexican-Asian fusion foods and sun-licked cocktails at Fahrenheit.

There are no stylish late night bars open after 11pm nowadays, but this may change in the coming months. The best way to find a party is to log onto www.myanmore.com and check our events calendar. Every last Saturday of the month, don't miss the FAB Party at J-One! Have fun!

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The nightclub scene in Yangon has seen a significant increase in the number of nightclubs despite them being pretty much about the same in terms of music, space, laser lights, drinks and concept. They are usually the last stop on a night out, when one is slightly inebriated and wants to dance and absorb the atmosphere of Yangon's club culture.

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clubs In most nightclubs, buying a bottle will get you a table to sit with your friends. A bottle of Black Label will cost you 50,000Ks and above but it might be worth the investment as the music can sometimes lack melody. Remember: watch your belongings!

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Brave bar ?? No.31B, Kanyeiktar Street, 10 Quarter, Mayangone Township

Inya Bar ?? 37 Inya Lake Hotel, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road

09 4211160000

09 258835885

PP 10pm to 5am

PP 9pm to 2am

This club is rather smaller than the other ones in town as well as more expensive and more exclusive. It is close to Escape Bar, so you will often see famous people come here directly after having had some food and drinks there first.

This is the newest club in town ... it only opened last month! This bar cum club located in the Inya Lake Hotel compound mainly attracts young and wealthy local party go-ers as well as small groups of foreigners who want to have some fun.

J-One Music Bar

Cafe Liberal new location! ?? Near Thuwana Stadium, Thingankyun Township 09 6420930 PP 11pm to 5am

This nightclub moved locations some months back. Although the exact address still remains a mystery, all taxi drivers know how to get there. There is a nice seating area at the bar where you can chill and chat. Expect to see your fare share of ladies of the night and mind your belongings.

?? Near the japanese embassy, behind the Union Business Center , No(11-F) , Bocho Street , Bahan township 01 546954

This nightclub hosts most of the YG parties such as the FAB parties (Gay, Lesbian and friends), and also a whole range of themed parties (80s, 90s…). However, and apart from these occasional events, it remains a typical Yangon nightclub.

Pioneer

DJ BaR ?? U Tun Nyein Street, Yankin Township (near Inya Lake Hotel) 09 5198565

?? Yangon International Hotel Compound, 330 Ahlone Road, Dagon Township 09 5108635 PP 10pm to 3am

PP 10pm to 2am

This club is frequented by the cool kids on the block. With loud music, protective bouncers and a rickety dancefloor, it can be fun – but make sure you’re suitably inebriated first.

Probably Yangon’s most genuine club, it’s an animated place which plays some mildly questionable music, but unlike some of the city’s other late-night venues, the crowd appears to be here to enjoy themselves without any ulterior motives.

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Karaoke is enjoyed by many people all over the world and here, singing is part of the tradition and culture. Many Karaoke venues have opened up recently and it's enjoyed by both locals and foreigners. We asked our readers for their pick of best karaoke places in town.

MUSIC BOX PP 10:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Music Box is a reasonably-priced karaoke place popular among young Yangonites. A one-hour session of five people only costs 12,000 Ks. Sing your heart out and head on over to the Pioneer Bar next door for a fun night out. You will find more English songs in their new branch!

New venue for Music Box

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09 33608999 PP 9am to 11pm, Sat-Sun PP 9am to 12pm

Okkalar Township 09 31755558 PP 9am to 11pm

G6 KARAOKE RESORT PP 4pm to 1am

With room (1hr) - Ks20000, Ks25000, 30,000Ks, Ks40000, Ks50000, VIP Room Ks80000

Ks7000to Ks20000 per person

G6 Karaoke may not be family-friendly, but with its great selection of snacks and liquor, it’s a great place for private parties or just hanging out with your friends. Private parking is an added bonus.

Carnival KTV is farther from the city centre than most karaoke lounges, but great for a night out with friends. Though a bit pricey, the sound system is great and the rooms are very clean.

Hotel Shwegondaing

PWINT THIT SAN FOOD CENTRE & FAMILY KTV PP 9am to 5am

?? No. (273-A), Shwegondaing Road, Bahan Township 01 552585, 01 552583 PP 10:30am to 3am.

Despite the name, this venue is great for families and friends alike. Not only is it open till late, there is also a 24-hour food court right upstairs.

Carnival ?? No. 47/48, Waizayandar Road, 8 Ward, South

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With Room(1hr) - Ks15000, Ks20000, Ks25000

Whether or not you’re staying at the hotel, Hotel Shwegondaing’s KTV lounge is a great way to blow off some steam or for having fun with your friends. If you’re in the area, definitely stop by and sing a song or two!

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5th st 6th st

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a&k jewellery u nyi lay silver

bogyoke aung san rd

war tan st

wa na

alfa hotel

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yangon paris bakery yoogane shwe pu zon bakery & city mart mingalar cinema-2 junction cold drink mingalar shake Fitness express mawtin san pya bubble smoothee Foodie tea 1st st 2nd st 3rd st 4th st

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myo ma kyaung rd

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diamond crown hotel

min ye kyaw swa rd st

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national museum

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pioneer club

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yangon children hospital

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golden duck

the corriander leaf summit parkview hotel

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my garden la taverna

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singapore kitchen music box

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british club yuzana garden hotel myanmar ink art gallery

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city mart myanma gon ye st

city mart the taj aung san stadium bo min yau

365 cafe thamada cinema

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zoological garden

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yuzana plaza

thein byu sport ground

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nervin cafe & bistro

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kandawgyi palace hotel

maparmwa

kandawgyi lake

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the garden bistro, signature restaurant

sanda koo st

57th st

56th st

bo ta htaung zay st

55th st

53rd st

54th st

51st st

52nd st

bo ta htaung pagoda rd

49th st

50th st

48th st

bo myat tun st

46th st

45th st

theln byu st

43rd st

44th st

bo galay zay st

41st st 42nd st

bo aung kyaw st

39th st 40th st

38th st

seik kan tha st

37th st

pansodan st

35th st

36th st

den rd

mahabandoola gar

31st st 32nd st

bo son pat st

29th st 30th st

shwe bon tha st

47th st

33rd st 34th st

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sule pagoda rd

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undaung rd

the loft hotel en bread nawaday thalar kun c han r d yangon ry 65 art gallery central bar boon railway yoke station parkson's dpt ket store bbQ chicken sule shangri-la hotel Fmi bar absolute 1 thiripyitsaya sky bistro mily cafe sakura tower thwin bogyoke aung san rd tral hotel Fahrenheit gallery sakura asia plaza hotel od st. mary's cathedral genius coffee golden city chetty panorama hotel 4 (catholic) east hotel japan japan titu's indian banana phayre's gastronomy shae saung leaf restaurant Queen’s pansodan art gallery ) nay pyi daw sikh park hotel hotel 51 ingyin suzuki temple Frozee lucky 7 anawrahta rd golden city chetty may shan 999 shan noodle lotteria thai 47 orchid hotel hotel secretariat city marry brown genky 2 bengali eastern hotel building mart blind city star hotel unne jameh city hall massage cafe kss (mosque) chatime harley's india kitchen uFc maha bandoola rd the 7th joint suzuki sein gay har rangoon sule cousin's olive kinsakura green ocean tea pagoda grill hot stone pizza gallery super house sharky's linkage garden tin tin pansuriya center li d e gamone pwint centrepoint keco hot pot towers gekko merchant rd hintha hola bar & uck 3 business dance club 50th street bar, yhet's centres pomelo cafe & restaurant monsoon river lokanat restaurant and bar art gallery gallery 1&2 strand hotel union bar & grill strand rd/ kan nar lan pansodan junior duck botahtaung manhattan Ferry terminal restaurant pagoda dala Fish market botahtaung jetty vintage luxury yacht hotel

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AWARDS 2015 The MYANMORE Awards aim to recognise, celebrate and promote a quality Dining & Nightlife scene in Yangon.

This year, the votes will be organised in two phases. In Phase one, W IN 14 public nominations will be open NER 20 and unlimited. In Phase two, a jury of experts will try out and grade the top nominees for each category. During the ceremony, the best places will be awarded prizes.

So far, so good.

The nomination craze will swoop over Yangon in just a few weeks, so start making a mental list of those places you consider to be true gems. This updated Enjoy It guide aims to help you explore and find new favourites. Support the ones you believe in by commenting their listing on our website and sharing pics through #myanmore.

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FIRST THAI SPA - 10% off total bill for 1 person - 20% off total bill for 2 people - Valid from Monday to Friday, 2 people per card INYA DAY SPA - 15%discount on all spa services1 - 10%discount on Thai Body Massage(anytime) - Valid everyday,1 person per card PARKROYAL Fitness & Spa - 10% off spa treatments, except Happy Hours.

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Genius Coffee 94 Ginki Kids 121 Golden City Chetty 31 Golden Crab 49 Golden Duck 43 Golden Pho Vietnamese Cuisine 54 Gong Cha 99 Green Elephant Restaurant

21, 49 Green Gallery Restaurant 50 Green Mile 40 Gusto Cafe 94 Han Il Kwan 40 Han Kook Kwan 40 Happy Noodle 21 Harley’s 87 Haru 38 Ha Tai Wa 29 Her’s Korean Restaurant 40 Horn Japanese Beef Steakhouse 34 Hotel Shwegondaing 141 Hot Spot BBQ & Hotpot 22 Hot Stone Pizza 112 House of Memories 22 House of Singapura 52 Htoo 107 Hummingbird 63, 121 Ice Bar @ Sedona Hotel 122 Ice Cream Bar 107 Ice-Manias 107 Ichiban- Kan 35 II Fornaio Bakery @ L ’Opera 103 India Kitchen 31 Indian Tadka 31 Ingyin Restaurant 31 Innlay Ahmataya 29 Inya Bar 140 Italian Spaghetti Kitchen 68 Jin Bao Seafood Restaurant 44 Jing Hpaw Myay 26 J-One Music Bar 140

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Cafe KSS 87 Cafe Liberal 140 Cafés Milano 82 Cafe's Napoli 67 Cafe Sule @ Sule Shangri-la

60, 114 Cafe Tykhe 82 Captain’s Bar 119 Carnival 141 Cask 81 119 Cha Time 98 Club Rizzoli @ Chatrium 120 Cocoon Cafe and Bar 131 Coffee Circles 82 Coffee Club 93 Corriander Leaf 30 Crustacean Restaurant 53 Cyclo Vietnamese Restaurant 53 Dailycious II, Thai Food 49 Danuphyu Daw Saw Yee 21 Daren Bread 103 Dining Fukurou 34 DiVINO 67, 112 DJ Bar 140 Easy Cafe 79 Eliq 54 Escape Gastro Bar 113, 120 Fahrenheit 63, 120 Fairy Hill Cupcakery 103 Feel Myanmar 20 Feel Pregel 106 Fine Wine Bar 128 First House 44 Flamingo Salad Bar 82 Food Box 54 Fortuna 63 Freshness Burger 87 Frolick 106 Frosting Cat 103 Frozee Gelato Creamery 106 G6 Karaoke Resort 141 Gallery Bar @ Sule Shangri-la Hotel 120 Gekko 34, 113, 121

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7th Joint Bar & Grill 118 50th Street Cafe Restaurant & Bar 58, 112, 114, 119 365 Café 81, 111 999 Shan Noodle House 28 1920 Industrial Restaurant @ Vintage Luxury Yacht Hotel

11, 58 Acacia Tea Salon 59, 100,

102, 115 After Work Bistro & Bar 76 Agape Kachin Food 26 Agnes @ Kandawgyi Palace Hotel 70, 115 Agora 62 A J'S Bar and Grill 59 Alamanda Inn 60 Alex French Restaurant @ The Loft Hotel 71 Anaimo 34 Ananda Coffee and Cocoa 92 Ang’s Restaurant 53 APK Kitchen Thai Food 49 Arirang 39 Aung Mingalar Shan Noodle Restaurant 29 Aung Thukha 21 Aux Saisons 59 B2O Café & Bistro Bar 119 Bangkok KItchen 49 Bar Boon 81, 92 Barista Lavazza 93 Bar One 4 119 bar @ peperoni 119 Bawarchi Indian Restaurant 30 BB Cake & Coffee 102 BBQ Chicken 86 Belmond Governor’s Residence 8, 63, 73 Black Sky 103 Bonanza Gastro Bar 131 Brave bar 140 Bulgogi Brothers 40 Cafe Bellagio 93

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Katsu Japanese Restaurant 35 Ke Co Hot Pot 45 KFC 89 Khaing Khaing Kyaw 22 Kim's Family 40 Kipling’s Restaurant @ Savoy Hotel 73 K Khine Burmese Reataurant at Taw Win Garden 22 KK Pots Hot Pot 45 KKS B.B.Q 50 Kobe Ya 38 Koe Kant (Khute Fu Hot Pot) 29 Kohaku Japanese Restaurant 33 Kokine Bar & Restaurant @ Kokine Swimming Club 122 Kosan Café 83 Kou Fu 45 KPC Korean Food 41 Kyauk Phyu Rakhine and Seafood 27 La Carovana 67 L’Alchimiste 71, 74 La Tartine French Bakery

94, 103 La Taverna Mediterranean Bistro 77 Le Bistro @ Le Planteur 77 Le Bistrot @ Savoy Hotel 77 Le Cellier Wine Bar and Restaurant @ Novotel

9, 71, 74, 128 Legacy Thai Restaurant 50 Le High Tea @ Le Planteur 100 Le Nacha 50 Le Petit Comptoir 71 Le Planteur 8, 70, 74 Le Rendez Vous 72 Le Wine Bar by Le Planteur 128 Linkage 54 Lobby Lounge @ Sule Shangri-La 100 L ’Opera Italian Restaurant &

Bar 66, 73, 112 Lotteria 88 Lucky 7 23, 97 Mahlzeit 9 Mai Thai Restaurant 50 Manana 63 Manhattan Fish Market Yangon 83 Manpuku 38 Marry Brown 88 Maru Restaurant & Grill 35 Maru Wine Bar 129 Meringue 94 Mila Noa Bar & Grill 60, 131 Min 41 Minn Lann Rakhine Food 27 MIX Restaurant & bar 51 Modern Tea Shop 98 MOJO 118 Mom’s Kitchen 55 Mondo 35 Morning Star 98 Music Box 141 Myeik Gaung Phyu 26 Myeik Maung Tate 27 My Garden Unplugged Restaurant 55 Nagasaki Tei 38 Nepali Food House 31 Nervin Café & Bistro 84 New Delhi Restaurant 31 Nilar Biryani 31 Off the Beaten Track 23 Onyx 60 Orchid Restaurant @ Inya Lake Hotel 115 Orzo @ Sedona Hotel 68 Otake 35 Oven Fresh Myanmar 104 Padonmar Restaurant 24 PaPa Pizza 112 Paragon Bakery 104 Parami Pizza 68 Parami pizza 2 68, 113 Parisian Cake & Coffee 104 Pattaya Thai Restaurant 51 Peperoni Pizzeria 68, 112 Peppers Diner 60

Peppers Diner 2 60 Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar 84 Piano Bar Rooftop @ Hotel Parami 132 Pioneer 140 Pool Bar, Novotel 122, 132 Port Autonomy 115, 123 Portico Café & Lounge 61 Portico Café & Lounge @ Rose garden 11 Potato Break 88 Princess Irrawaddy 24 Putao Restaurant 26 Pwint Thit San Food Centre & Family KTV 111, 141 Pyongyang Koryo 41 Rangoon Tea House 9, 24, 99 Robinson Crusoe Bar & Victoria Bar @ Vintage Luxury Yacht Hotel 133 Roof Alchemy 133 Rotiboy 104 Royal Garden 45 Royal Pavilion @ Novotel 45 Sabai 47 Saigon Baguette & Cafe 85 Sai’s Tacos 64 Sakura 36 Salud 64 Samurai Sushi 36 Sapphire Bar & Lounge @ Alpha Hotel 133 Scoop 107 Season’s Bakery 104 Secret Recipe 85 Shake Bubble Tea 88 Shan Yoe Yar 29 Sharky’s 57, 105, 107 Sha Yi Kachin Food 26 Shiki-Tei @ Parkroyal Hotel 36 Shwe Myanmar Biryani 111 Shwe Pa Lin Tea House 25, 98 Shwe Pu Zun Bakery and Cafeteria 95 Shwe Sa Bwe 72

A big Thank you to the whole myanmore team!

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Restaurant 32 Toba 56, 111 Tony Roma’s 61 Union Bar & Grill 78, 112, 115 Uptown Coffee Shop 111 Vietnam Kitchen 56 Vista Bar 134 Waffle Ace 89 Water Library 75, 126 Western Park 46 White Rice Restaurant 46 Wild Ginger 126 Winner Inn Restaurant 25 WTC Café 96 Xi Yang Yang 46 Ya Kun Kaya Toast 85 Yamagoya Ramen 37 Yamasaki Japanese Restaurant 37 Yangon Bakehouse 96, 99, 105 Yangon Paris Bakery 105 Yangon Sailing Club 126 Yangon Supper House 61 Yhet’s Sushi & Soba 37 Yoogane 42

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The Fat Ox 123 The Lab Wine & Tapas Bar

113, 124, 129 The New Boris 123 The Phayre's Gastronomy

77, 125 The Press Office Cafe 95 The Rih Lake Chinn Food 26 The Rough Cut 95 The Seoul 42 The Square Restaurant @ Novotel Yangon Max 115 The Strand Cafe’ @ The Strand Hotel 100 The Strand Grill @ The Strand Hotel 74 The Taj 32 The Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro 78 The Windermere Hill Cafe 96 Time Out Sports Bar, Novotel 125 Tin Tin Myanmar Mexican 64 Titu’s Indian Banana Leaf

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Signature Restaurant (The Garden Bistro) 77 Singapore Kitchen 56 Smoothee Foodee 85, 89 Snow Factory 95, 107 SooMiGa 41 SooRa 41 Spice Brasserie 111 Sprouts 77 Sukiya 36 Summer Palace @ Sule Shangri-La 46 Swensen's 107 Taing Yin Thar 10, 25 Teke Teke Yakitori Bar & Restaurant 36 Tekkan Bungo-Style Japanese Teppanyaki & Cuisine 36 Thai 47 Bar & Restaurant 51 Thai Kitchen 51 The 1st Container Bar & Grill

124 The Blind Tiger 10 The Blind Tiger 113, 124 The District Coffee Lounge 95