Nyaungshwe
Choose from a big range of crêpes and pancakes at this cute little cabin on a narrow alley north of the sports field. Follow the signs from Phoung Taw…
Must-see restaurants in Myanmar (Burma)
Ngapali Beach
Relocated to an inland location from its former beachfront position, this long-established traveller-friendly restaurant offers fresh seafood and curries.
Yangon
This stylish pan-Myanmar restaurant serves a wide range of Myanmar dishes that you're unlikely to find elsewhere, including plenty of vegetarian options.
Yangon
This centrally located place is a good choice for breakfast; later in the day it serves tasty s'uanwi'n-mauk'in (semolina cakes).
Gangaw
An open-air pavilion with a large menu of primarily Chinese dishes and a sprinkling of Burmese options. Good place for a beer as well.
Myanmar (Burma)
Come for the nice garden setting and fairly ordinary Chinese-style vegetable and chicken dishes. Conveniently located near the river.
Kalaw
This cosy, friendly shop sells delicious bowls of its namesake noodles, and has an English-language menu of other one-plate dishes.
Myeik
This teashop-restaurant sells tasty and cheap Southern Indian–style curries, biryanis and dosa. Look for the small English sign.
Myanmar (Burma)
The night market, located between the Aung San statue and the river, is atmospheric and well worth browsing for its cheap eats.
Mandalay
Long-running place that serves up roti-style dough formed into turnover pancakes, as well as biryanis and rice.
Pyin Oo Lwin
A night market with snack-food stands fills three blocks of Zeigyo Rd in the vicinity of the Central Market.
Eastern Myanmar
This long-standing restaurant offers the most authentic and tasty take on Chinese food in Kyaingtong.
Mandalay
Plenty of travellers (but few locals) climb through the treasure-packed family 'antique' shop to a covered balcony with tinkling wind chimes and assorted…
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…
Myanmar (Burma)
Enjoy river views from this big open-sided restaurant serving a good range of Asian classics from Burma, China, Malaysia and Thailand, close by the Nawade…
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,…
Bagan
Among the masses of 'international' restaurants aimed squarely at tourists, this deservedly popular place brings a little Burmese authenticity to the…
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…
Chin State
The best and most popular place in Mindat to eat (though there's not much competition), offering reasonable Chinese-Burmese dishes (fried rice and noodles…
Myanmar (Burma)
If you're one of the rare breed who enjoys airline catering, clamber aboard this Myanmar Airways plane, which is safely parked at ground level. It's been…
Myanmar (Burma)
Partly a showcase for the company's attractive modern rattan furniture and tableware, this friendly restaurant offers a variety of multidish Thai, Burmese…
Myanmar (Burma)
This large, modern shopping centre has many temptations for locals and expats alike, including good restaurants such as YKKO (mains K3500 to K5000) that…
Chin State
You might feel like a house guest at this not-so-easy-to-find spot near the central market (look for the dilapidated two-storey green building). It…
Myanmar (Burma)
An update on the old-fashioned teahouse, Yes! is awash with a bold, vibrant paint job and coloured light bulbs that seem to draw young diners to the low…
Mandalay
This garden-style, two-storey beer station is a popular spot for a beer, several packs of cigarettes, soccer on TV and quality barbecue with many less…
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…
Yangon
Cafe during the day and bar by night, this is certainly not the sexiest place in Yangon but the views from the 20th floor are pretty impressive. Happy…
Chin State
This is one of the more popular restaurants in town, serving up Burmese curry sets at lunch and simple Chinese-Burmese dishes in the evening. It's also…
Northern Myanmar
Located on a corner near the central market, this friendly place offers Chinese and Burmese dishes throughout the day. The family also runs an attached…
Grandfather & Grandmother Restaurant
Mawlamyine
The money raised at this teashop and simple restaurant goes to a charity helping the town’s elderly. No alcohol is served, but it does have decent fruit…
Chin State
Located directly below the church, this simply furnished place is also decidedly one of Falam's most popular. There's a bit more variety than you might…
Myanmar (Burma)
Honey is a friendly spot that serves the usual mix of Thai, Chinese and Western dishes (including fish and chips). It's located near the waterfront, about…
Myanmar (Burma)
A few minutes' drive outside Taung Kalat village, this place is a near-compulsory lunch stop for those travelling with a private car and driver from Bagan…
Myanmar (Burma)
This hotel restaurant is one of the better places in town to eat, even if it's not exactly an atmospheric venue. The extensive menu includes Chinese…
Myanmar (Burma)
This quiet and attractive garden restaurant has tables spirited away under the trees and serves some of the best Chinese dishes in town. The fish dishes …
Chin State
Flow bills itself as a cocktail bar and restaurant, and foreign liquors and beers are available, but the real reason to come here is to sample its local…
Myanmar (Burma)
The menu at this appealing Western-style cafe, bakery and restaurant has something for everyone, kicking off with full American-style breakfasts and…
Pyin Oo Lwin
This is a secluded, family-run eatery with a range of curries, all of which come with side dishes to create a veritable feast though some people complain…
Myanmar (Burma)
Simple spot serving a decent range of tasty curries, soups and salads. To cut the grease, try the mouth-wateringly tart shauk-thi dhouq (lemon salad) or a…
Northern Myanmar
This cosy little corner cafe serves cheap and cheerful homemade cakes and locally produced ice cream, which isn't world-beating but is good value at K1000…
