Although the bakeries in Yangon had not grown as strong as that of the cafe scene, we have high hopes that one day we will soon be able to smell the delish aroma of freshly baked croissants greeting us every morning in the near future.
ACACIA TEA SALON
52 Saya San Road, Bahan Township
01554739
10am to 10 pm
Acacia Tea Salon offers one of the most unique bakeries in Myanmar, offering delicious snacks such as pastries, puffs, pains and breads and sweets, such as cakes, crème pies and cream-based desserts.
DAREN BREAD
No.57,Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township
09253522048
9am to 10pm
Authentic Taiwanese and a unique-to-Yangon-style of bread that includes a range of flavoured buns such as ‘rose yogurt’ and ‘green-tea’ as well as the more standard and traditional loaves that include chocolate and the more healthy whole grain and raisin. The ovens and kitchen are located behind glass, giving customers the opportunity to watch and observe the busy but brilliant bakers at work. The staff are friendly and attentive; and the breads affordable.
II FORNAIO BAKERY @ L ’OPERA
62D Kan Yeik Thar, U Htun Nyein Street (next to Inya Lake Hotel), Mayangone Township
01665516, 01660976, 0973030755
9am to 5:30pm
Il Fornaio, located at the entrance of L ’Opera Italian Restaurant, is an old timer and one of the bakery shops that first started providing quality baked goods and sandwiches. Enjoy their array of freshly-baked bread, pastries and cakes, either at the bakery itself or as a take away.
LA TARTINE FRENCH BAKERY
Pearl condominium, Block A, Ground Floor, Bahan Township
01 557 448 Ext; 858
7am to 8pm
La Tartine serves good quality croissants, pastries, macaroons and have recently added sandwiches to their menu. Our hot tip is their Almost croissant and the Three-chocolate crisp tart. Oo la la!
PARISIAN CAKE & COFFEE
7am to 10pm
Main branch
No.446-466, Lower Kyeemyin Daing Road, Kyeemyin Daing Township, (Opposite West Yangon Hospital)
01223361, 01214568, 012301512, 01211451
Kyauktada branch
No.(132), Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Township
Hledan Branch
Near Hledan centre, Hledan Road, Kamaryut Township
Parisian provides the community with nicely-presented and packaged pastries, sweet treats and have made their bakery a pleasant pit stop for a quick fix for cake and coffee. It is not hard to spot one of their branches across Yangon.
SHARKY’S
117 Dhamazedi Road, Kamaryut Township
01524 677
9am -10pm
Sharky’s is not only known for their ice-cream, it’s also known for their bakery section. Their multi-grain bread is very popular.
YANGON BAKEHOUSE
Pearl Condo Branch
Pearl condominium, Block C, Ground Floor, Bahan Township
01 557 448 Ext;818, 09 2501 78879 P
(Monday to Saturday) 7am to 7pm, Sunday closed
Inya Road Branch
Inya Training Café, 30 Inya Road, Kamaryut Township
09 977117947
7am to 7pm
There are three wonderful things about the Yangon Bakehouse. The first is that they are a social enterprise that train and educate disadvantaged women. The second is their food, with a terrific variety of baked goods, all made to quite wonderful standards. The third is now, they have a second branch!
YANGON PARIS BAKERY
9 am to 9 pm
Main branch
G12, Marketplace by city Mart, Dhamazeddi Road, Bahan Township
01655861
Lanmadaw Branch
Cnr Anawratha St and Lan Thit St, Junction Mawtin, Lanmadaw Township
01523840, 01655861
Come here for a delicious selection of snacks, bread, cakes, pastries, puffs and sandwiches. The local staff make quality products. They can also organise special parties, meetings and catering services.
BB CAKE & COFFEE
48,Corner of Parami & Myint Zu Road, Yankin Township
09421180670
7am to10pm
This Cake & Coffee shop stands out by the refinery of its decoration and service. The sweet part of their menu is beautiful (in both taste and display) but the savoury side of the bakery still needs a bit more work.
BLACK SKY
299, Corner of Maharbandula Road and 42 St, Botahtaung Township
01 245876
7am to 9.30pm
This local bakery, as most of the local ones do, sells (very) sweet breads. In the morning and for lunch you can enjoy fresh Dim Sum. You will see Black Sky bakeries all over town, which can come in handy if you are on the run and would like some coffee to take-away. Do not expect anything fancy.
FAIRY HILL CUPCAKERY
704, Grand Myay Nu Condominium, Myay Nu Street, San Chaung Township
09250919404
Carmen specialises in cupcakes and cookies, and bakes to order only, with premium and natural ingredients. With a few days’ notice, she can customise the design which is nice to impress during special parties. Order cupcakes through Facebook, email or phone and pick them up at her house when they are ready.
ROTIBOY
Secret Garden, Junction Square Shopping Mall, Between Pyay Road and Kyun Daw Street, Kamaryut Township
09 5119842
9am to 9pm
Rotiboy is now in Yangon! The buns are the bakery’s signature baked goods. Their pastries are affordable and fresh. It is a no- frills place which keeps its promises and its customers happy. They serve savoury dishes too, nice if you need something more than just a bun to keep you going. Don’t expect haute-cuisine though.
SEASON’S BAKERY
All City Mart and Ocean Supermarkets
9am to 9pm
In every City Mart and Ocean supermarket you will find a Season’s Bakery. The have breads, buns, sweet cakes and savoury snacks.
FROSTING CAT
37/39, 94th Street (Lower Block), Kantawkalay, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township
095014630
9am to 8pm
Frosting cat is a much-welcomed addition to the bakery scene in Yangon. Their focus seems to be cupcakes where these yummy babies are dressed up very attractively with frosting. They also seem to be getting a lot of orders for specially-designed celebratory cakes.
Photo Credit:
La Tartine
This article was published on MYANMORE’s dining and nightlife guide, EnjoyIt, May 2015
