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Yangon Restaurants
Where and What to Eat in Yangon
In a city like Yangon, it is normal for people to expect the usual Asian fare: exotic flavours, rich aromas and bright colours. While the city does not disappoint when it comes to delicious Asian cuisine, it does not limit itself to it. Dining in Yangon is a reflection of the character of the city: a hub of various cultures and traditions.
The city of Yangon keeps a balance of local and international dishes; a visitor can have Myanmar cuisine alongside Western cooking, such as Italian, French and Japanese.
50th Street Bar and Grill
Good restaurants are not only about food; they also provide their patrons the best place for hanging out. This is why 50th Street Bar and Grill is considered as one of the best places in town. The colonial façade covers a spacious pub with live music at weekends.
Opening Hours: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 24:00Location: No.9/13, 50th Street, Botataung Township, Yangon.
Cuisine: Western
Price Range: Affordable
Ashoka Indian Restaurant
Those in the mood for Indian food should make Ashoka Indian Restaurant their first stop when in Yangon. Located near Nikko Royal Lake Hotel, this two-storey colonial-style restaurant serves mouth watering traditional curries with Indian bread. Tandoori chicken is the most popular dish on the menu. All dishes are authentic Indian cuisine, and are prepared by chefs from New Delhi.
Location: 28 B, Pho Sein Road, Bahan Township, Yangon.Tel: +95(1)709 402
Cuisine: Indian
Price Range: Pricey
Cafe Dibar
This restaurant in Inya Road is the best place for people to enjoy Italian food without breaking the bank. Traditional Italian staples such as spaghetti are all available at reasonable prices.
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 22:00Location: No. 14/20, Thanlwin Road, Corner of Dsmazaydi Road, Bahan Township, Yangon.
Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: Affordable
Green Elephant Restaurant
Visitors are advised to visit the Green Elephant Restaurants when they are in the country. This restaurant has three branches, one of which is in Yangon. This is the ultimate destination when it comes to getting a taste of the best and healthiest Burmese dishes. However, it also offers Thai and Chinese food.
Location: No. 519 (A), Pyay Road, Thirimingalar Lane (Attia/Augustine Road), Kamayut Tsp, Yangon.Tel: +95(1)535 231
Cuisine: Burmese
Price Range: Affordable
Inya 1 Restaurant and Bar
Inya 1 Restaurant and Bar sets itself apart from all other Indonesian restaurants by giving a modern twist to traditional Indonesian dishes. The items to be found on its menu all fall under the category of fusion food, wherein the spices and flavours of Indonesia are presented with a fresh spin.
Opening Hours: 11:00 – 23:00Location: No. 1, Inya Road, Kamayut Township, Yangon.
Tel: +95(1)527 506
Cuisine: Indonesian
Price Range: Pricey
Le Planteur Restaurant and Bar
One of the most recommended restaurants in Yangon is the Le Planteur and this French restaurant is known in Myanmar as one of the finest places to dine. Even the most discriminating food critic will find something to please on the menu, which includes dishes of salmon, lobster, foie gras and prime rib beef. Le Planteur also has an impressive selection of cheeses and wine.
Opening Hours: 18:00 – 23:00Location: 22 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon.
Tel: +95(1)541 997
Cuisine: French
Price Range: Luxurious
L' Opera Restaurant and Bar
This is the best Italian restaurant Yangon has to offer. Aside from providing a romantic atmosphere, L' Opera also serves up authentic Italian dishes such as homemade pastas, wood-fired oven pizzas and fresh salads.
Opening Hours: 11:00-14:30 / 18:00- 22:30Location: 62 D, U Tun Nyein Street, Mayangon Township, Yangon; 20, Thu Kha Waddy Road Yankin Township.
Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: Pricey
Monsoon Restaurant and Bar
This is where a marriage of Vietnamese and European cuisine can be sampled in Yangon. Aside from the remarkable dishes, the ambiance the place offers will also keep customers coming back. The first floor is where the bar and snack area is located, while the upper floor houses the restaurant.
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 23:00Location: 85-87, Thinbyu Road, Botataung Township, Yangon.
Tel: +95(1)295 224
Cuisine: Vietnamese, European
Price Range: Affordable
Pandonmar Restaurant
Pandonmar Restaurant is the place to go for people who want to try Burmese dishes alongside delectable food from Thailand. This restaurant has two separate kitchens, one for each kind of cuisine. Both kitchens are staffed by experienced chefs who make only the highest quality traditional cuisine from both Myanmar and Thailand.
Location: No. 105/107, Kha-Yae-Bin Road, Between Pyay Daung Su Yeik Tha (Halpin) and Ahlone Road.Tel: +95(1)538 895
Cuisine: Burmese, Thai
Shan Kan Chinese Restaurant
The Shan Kan Chinese Restaurant is the most established name in Yangon when it comes to Cantonese cuisine. One of the most raved-about dishes from its menu is the deep-fried soft shell crab, which is the certified favourite of most of the restaurant's patrons. Those who wish to try Chinese food in Myanmar should definitely drop by Shan Kan.
Location: Kandaw Mingalar Park, U Wisara Road, Yangon.Tel: +95(1)240 216, +95(1)706 488
Cuisine: Chinese
Price Range: Affordable

