A city filled with ancient palaces and golden pagodas, colonial buildings, Yangon has more to explore.
Apart from its physical charms, the city, known as the gateway to Myanmar, also boasts a distinctive culinary culture, taking influences from neighboring countries such as India and China. Myanmar cooking may be influenced by its five neighbors, but the end result is very much its own. Here’s a round-up of the best places in Yangon to savor delicious local cuisine.
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Le Planteur Restaurant ![]()
Established in 1997, this highly-regarded fine dining restaurant is situated in a beautifully landscaped garden within proximity of the city center. The historic red brick manor dates back to the start of the British period; carefully restored to its original form, the building comprises a blend of colonial design with charming Myanmar influences. The skilled chefs serve a selection of creative dishes, incorporating influences of modern European and Indochine cuisine.
Open: Daily (12:00 – 14:00 hrs) & (18:00 – 23:00 hrs)
Address: No. 80, University Road , Bahan Township -Yangon
Phone: +95 (1) 541 997 -
House of Memories
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Visitors are welcomed like family to this eatery, set within a colonial-style building, well over a century old. The restaurant, aptly named, graces the former residence of the Nath Family, still featuring various pieces of memorabilia. Traditional Myanmar food is the highlight here, along with a variety of Chinese and Western-style dishes. Select from a large array of rice dishes including coconut, butter, and sour rice options, accompanying your choice of meat and vegetables. Live acoustic music is performed each night from 20:00hrs.
Open: Daily (11:00 – 23:00 hrs)
Address: No.290, U Wizara Road, Kamaryut Township
Phone: +95 (1) 525 195 -
Mandalay Restaurant
The Belmond Governor’s Residence houses a range of eateries serving some of Myanmar’s exotic delicacies. The Mandalay Restaurant is surrounded by tropical gardens with lotus ponds; an ideal place to experience typical local dishes blended with subtle spices, as well as a selection of European specialties.
Open: Daily (11:00 – 20:00 hrs)
Address: No.35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township- Yangon
Phone: +95 (1) 229 860 -
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Shwe Sa Bwe
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The kitchen of this social enterprise is serviced by young, underprivileged students of the Shwe Sa Bwe in-house culinary school. All the proceeds of the restaurant go back into the training facilities, administration costs, and wages for the students. At times mistaken for simply being a good cause, the French cuisine will impress with twists of Asian influence. The three-course set menu is changed regularly, but there is always a delicious selection of dishes on offer.
Open: Daily (12:00 – 14:00 hrs) & (19:00 – 21:00 hrs)
Address: 20 Malikha Road, Mayangone Township, Yangon
Phone: +95 (1) 661 983 -
Padonmar Restaurant
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Among the finest restaurants serving authentic Myanmar cuisine; Padonmar’s chefs are able to retain the flavor of home recipes while satisfying the needs of the health-conscious. No preservatives (M.S.G) guaranteed; typical Myanmar and Thai dishes are prepared using minimal amounts of oil, making this a popular dining spot for tourists and locals alike. The age-old tradition of Myanmar hospitality is “the more oil found in the curry, the more welcome you are,” however these days more and more locals are becoming conscious of healthy cooking.
Open: Daily (11:00 – 23:00 hrs)
Address: No.105/107, Kha-Yae-Bin Road, Dagon Township, Yangon
Phone: +95 (1) 538 895 -
Shan Yoe Yar Restaurant
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Housed in a newly remodeled teak colonial building, Shan Yoe Yar is one of Yangon’s premier choices for local cuisine. The warm and inviting interior features wicker furniture, pleasant lighting, and tasteful artwork. Specializing in the cuisine of the Shan State’s unique culture, favorites include San See or sticky rice noodles; pounded soybeans mixed with seasoning, known as Pal Pote, and Inle Wat Thar Chat – a popular Inle Lake Pork Curry. Shan cuisine integrates a healthy mix of herbs and produces, making this one of the freshest and most nutritious culinary options in Myanmar.
Open: Daily (07:00 – 22:00 hrs)
Address: No.54 Ma Naw Hari Street, Dagon Township, Yangon
Phone: +95 (9) 250-566-695 -
L'Opera Italian Restaurant & Bar
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The city’s premier Italian restaurant, renowned for consistency in authentic Italian cuisine, dishes are meticulously prepared using fresh local ingredients and finest imported products. L’Opera is ideally situated in the romantic surrounds of Inya Lake, in a colonial building, set within beautiful gardens. The menu offers a selection of homemade pastas, wood-fire oven pizzas, Italian cold meats and cheeses, and more. The restaurant also operates Myanmar’s first Italian bakery, featuring a range of authentic Italian breads and baked goods.
Open: Daily (11:00 – 14:00 hrs) & (18:00 – 22:30 hrs)
Address: No. 62D, U Htun Nyein Street, Mayangone Township, Yangon
Phone: +95 (1) 665 516 -
Yangon Tea House
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Became one of those instantly classic restaurants in Yangon when it opened its doors in 2014 as a pioneer of the blossoming contemporary-take-on-Burmese-teashop-fare business. Combining with a variety of Myanmar tea, typical food, and snacks, Yangon Tea house is situated in a colonial building mansion. Offering a wide selection of tea blends from different corners of Myanmar; It’s famous for Myanmar’s national dish “Mohinga” , Biryani, Salads and Curries. A range of dining options is available including Myanmar style finger food, fresh oven bakes, a variety of desserts, as well as a restaurant serving delicious Indian food as well.
Open: Daily (10:00 – 22:00 hrs)
Address: No.Saya San Road, Bahan Township, Yangon
Phone: +95 (1) 554 739 -
Burma Bistro
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Set is an elegantly renovated second floor of a colonial-era building in the heart of downtown, Burma Bistro is one of those restaurants in Yangon. This lovely restaurant menu is an eclectic mix of dishes from across Myanmar combined with a few Asian and Western staples. The food is touted as authentic home-style cooking, and while some might disagree, it’s definitely a tasty and accessible way to discover Myanmar’s diverse range of flavors.
Open: Daily (10:00 – 23:00 hrs)
Address: No. 644, First Floor, Corner of Merchant Road &, Shwe Bon Thar Road, Pabedan Township, Yangon
Phone: +95 (9) 40118 3838 -
SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge
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SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge is the brainchild of Swiss Michelin Star Chef Felix Eppisser and his wife Lucia. It is the result of their culinary life journey, a continuous voyage of inspiration, creativity, sharing, and love. Within the private frame of their light, bamboo, and glass crafted lake house with direct access to Inya Lake Yangon and a lush, green, tropical garden they offer space to breathe, unwind and enjoy extraordinary culinary experiences combined with personalized hospitality.
Open: Daily (12:00 – 23:00 hrs)
Address: No.63 (A), U Htun Nyein Street, Ward (10), Mayangone Township, Yangon
Phone: +95 (9) 972 784841
