Must-see restaurants in Rakhine State

  • River Valley Seafoods Restaurant

    Rakhine State

    Popular among foreign visitors and the local gentry, Sittwe’s most upmarket restaurant has a prime location on Strand Rd facing the river. There's a big…

  • Pleasant View Islet Restaurant

    Ngapali Beach

    Set on a rocky islet at the beach’s southern end (you may have to wade through knee-deep surf to get to it, or catch the free boat service at high tide),…

  • Sandoway Resort Restaurant

    Ngapali Beach

    An elegant place to dine by the beach, with one of the more creative menus among the big resort restaurants. The Italian co-owners ensure that the pasta…

  • Moe Cherry

    Rakhine State

    More sophisticated than the other restaurants in Mrauk U – a shaded terrace on which to eat, and tablecloths! – this is a good place for both Rakhine…

  • Aung

    Rakhine State

    Located off Ye Dwin St on a small street directly behind the museum, this popular, bare-bones place does Burmese-style set meals with an emphasis on…

  • Kaung Thant

    Rakhine State

    A bare-bones Burmese-style curry shop at the foot of the bridge just north of the market, 'Good and Clean' does Rakhine-style set meals (meaning they're…

  • Htay Htay’s Kitchen

    Ngapali Beach

    At the northern end of the main beach, near Lin Tha Village, this attractive restaurant is run by a friendly couple. Expect tasty, if gentrified, Rakhine…

  • Zaw-II

    Ngapali Beach

    Popular with the locals, the Rakhine food here comes with a kick, but the spices can be toned down if you ask. Also does good grilled seafood, such as…

  • Móun·di Stand

    Rakhine State

    Móun·di, thin rice noodles in a peppery, fish-based broth, is Rakhine State's signature noodle dish. Sittwe’s best – many claim – is served at this stall …

  • Mya Yate Nyo Teahouse

    Rakhine State

    Sit under shady trees amid the potted plants and flowers at this pleasant teahouse. Good for a breakfast of fried rice or mohinga (K600), a fish-flavoured…

  • Catch

    Ngapali Beach

    When tired of your own resort's breakfast, head to the Bayview Beach Resort's Catch cafe, which offers fresh-baked pastries, cereal and Asian- and Western…

  • Green Umbrella

    Ngapali Beach

    Relocated to an inland location from its former beachfront position, this long-established traveller-friendly restaurant offers fresh seafood and curries.

  • Happy Garden

    Rakhine State

    This beer-garden joint is the most lively spot in town come nightfall. The Chinese-sounding dishes are tasty enough, and there are a few Burmese options…

  • Bravo Cafe

    Ngapali Beach

    Small, contemporary cafe run by a friendly husband-and-wife team that serves a few Western-style dishes such as burgers, pizza and pasta, along with…

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