Must-see restaurants in Bagan

  • Sanon

    Bagan

    Enjoy delicious and exciting dishes surrounded by tropical plants in the open-sided dining room of this memorably good restaurant. You'll find inventive…

  • Weather Spoon's Bagan

    Bagan

    Brits will be familiar with the name, borrowed by amiable owner Win Tun from a UK discount pub chain, and there are plenty of Western classics on the menu…

  • 7 Sisters

    Bagan

    Although it sounds like the title of a fairy tale, the restaurant is indeed run by seven sisters, who do a fine job cooking up prawn curry, Yunnan-style…

  • Be Kind to Animals the Moon

    Bagan

    The original among the vegetarian restaurants clustered near Tharabar Gate, this garden-like eatery offers a friendly welcome, a name we still don't fully…

  • Kyaw Kitchen

    Bagan

    Tucked away a few blocks north of the main road, Kyaw Kitchen earns high marks for its good-quality cooking, friendly service and appealing, garden-like…

  • Black Bamboo

    Bagan

    Run by a French-Burmese couple, this lush garden-cafe and restaurant is a pure delight. It's a pleasant place to relax over creatively prepared and served…

  • Khaing Shwe Wah

    Bagan

    This friendly, simple family-run spot serves up delicious plates of vegetarian fare. Start with a papaya or pennywort salad before moving on to noodle…

  • Starbeam Bistro

    Bagan

    Located close to Ananda Pahto, this garden bistro was set up by chef Tin Myint, who spent several years working with the Orient Express hotel group…

  • Bagan Zay

    Bagan

    Bagan Zay serves up attractively presented and creative curries, as well as dishes with Middle Eastern influences – try the Burmese-style falafels. There…

  • A Little Bit of Bagan

    Bagan

    This place on Restaurant Row ought to be called 'A little bit of everything', with its menu of Thai, Chinese, Myanmar and Indian dishes, plus sandwiches,…

  • Aroma 2

    Bagan

    ‘No good, no pay’ is the mantra of this justifiably confident operation serving delicious, rich and authentic Indian veggie and meat curries on banana…

  • Star Beam

    Bagan

    This small and personable restaurant is the place to come if you want to try delicious and well-presented high-end Burmese (as well as a smattering of…

  • Ma Mae Naing

    Bagan

    Ma Mae Naing (also known as 'Unforgettable') serves delicious fare, with good choices for vegetarians. The small menu consists mostly of curries served in…

  • Mr Bagan

    Bagan

    Tucked down a lane off the restaurant strip, Mr Bagan has rustic charm with its sandy, tree-shaded courtyard and bamboo furniture. It's a laid-back spot…

  • Black Rose

    Bagan

    Across from the pagoda in New Bagan's town centre, the Black Rose is a lively, open-sided spot that serves a satisfying assortment of Thai, Chinese and…

  • San Thi Dar

    Bagan

    Of the few places to eat in Myinkaba, this is the best. Expect a warm welcome, excellent home-cooked and authentic Burmese flavours, and delicious fruit…

  • Elodie Restaurant

    Bagan

    This open-sided restaurant surrounded by palms and with an ornate tiled roof is known for its delicious roast duck cooked in a sugary-sweet secret recipe…

  • Silver House

    Bagan

    A welcoming family-run restaurant that offers large, tasty portions of dishes such as traditional Myanmar chicken curry with coconut, as well as Thai…

  • La Terrazza

    Bagan

    Of the Italian joints in Nyaung U, this is the pick of the bunch with decent risottos, lasagna and pastas as well as crunchy fresh salads and thin-crust…

  • Sunset Garden

    Bagan

    Boasting the best riverside setting of any New Bagan restaurant, Sunset Garden has a huge deck above the Ayeyarwady River with memorable sunset views…

  • Golden Myanmar

    Bagan

    Keep-it-real seekers (and lots of horse-cart drivers) favour this roadside eatery with shaded seats on a brick floor. The ‘buffet’ (your pick of chicken,…

  • Myo Myo Myanmar Rice Food

    Bagan

    Among the masses of 'international' restaurants aimed squarely at tourists, this deservedly popular place brings a little Burmese authenticity to the…

  • Sarabha II

    Bagan

    Of the two Sarabhas back to back by Tharabar Gate, we prefer the one behind, away from the road. It’s a great midday resting point for shade and its range…

  • Mother's House

    Bagan

    Big, busy and popular with the locals, this teahouse has plenty of outdoor seating and an attached restaurant. It's good for a traditional Burmese…

  • King Si Thu

    Bagan

    Set on the riverside, this breezy place whips up Chinese and Thai dishes such as green-papaya salad, chicken curry and fish with ginger. The food receives…

  • Mingalabar Food Corner

    Bagan

    A reasonable enough place that offers the usual combo of Chinese, Thai and Burmese cooking, with ever-flowing draught beer and sizzling barbecue as well…

  • San Kabar Restaurant & Pub

    Bagan

    The birthplace of Bagan pizza but serving a bit of everything, San Kabar has a pleasant, candlelit streetside courtyard, but the food is fairly average.