As ‘The Year of the Rooster’ descends upon planet earth, Yangon’s China Town will come alive with the sound of fireworks, dancing dragons and street-side celebrations. To fuel the celebrations and help you on your way we’ve complied a choice of Yangon’s finest Chinese restaurants.
Please take note: Many Chinese restaurants will be putting on special feasts to celebrate, so it may be worth calling through to book and discover what the deal is.
First House
First house specialises in Hunan and Sichuan cuisine. Expect well-prepared regional Chinese cuisine, attentive service and a relaxing atmosphere. Popular dishes include mutton and duck hot pot, steamed sea fish, chilli chicken and different varieties of lobster.
114, Inya Road, Kamaryut Township | 01527506
10 am — 2 pm, 5 pm — 10 pm
Fish Head with Hot Red Pepper – 20,000 Ks
Car Parking
Golden Duck
2016 Runner-Up!
This restaurant has several branches. The one near Cousins Grill is the most popular for its
food, while the one near Shwedagon Pagoda is most reputed for its view. The restaurants are spacious, making them ideal for large groups.
The standard of the food varies but the roast duck seems to be a dish which consistently satisfies customers. Reservation is highly recommended.
Dagon Branch
Kan Taw Mingalar Garden Compound, U Wisara Road, Dagon Township
01240216, 01706488, 0973229233
11 am — 9:30 pm
Roast Duck – 14,800 Ks
Bahan Branch
1E Saya San Road, corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township
01 546 249
11 am – 10 pm
Imperial Garden
The restaurant is spacious, and everything from the chocolate coloured walls to the softly lit lights hanging from the high ceiling, screams ‘fancy’. If you’re going for a traditional English meal then the Full Breakfast is the way to go. Also recommended is the Egg Benedict with Vegetables or Bacon. A signature main dish on the menu is the Pan Grilled Sea Bass with Lychee Red Curry. This includes mashed potatoes, grilled lychees, and red curry. The welcoming service and comfortable ambience adds to the value.
192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Myanmar Plaza, Unit 315, Level 3, Bahan Township
09971115318
9 am — 9 pm
Jin Bao Seafood Restaurant
Known for its seafood dishes and dim sum, this restaurant is a must for those wanting Singapore-style Chinese food at a reasonable price: the food has a homemade feel to it and there are plenty of dishes to choose from in varying price ranges. Dim sum is served from 6:30am to 2:30pm.
No.61/B, Min Ye Kyaw Swar Road (Cross street Baho Road), Ahlone Township
01227195
10:30 am — 10:30 pm (Daily)
Shrimp Dumpling – 800 Ks
KK Pots
K.K. Pots is a cozy one-room restaurant that gives off a casual vibe. The décor is very minimalist-chic with white walls, plain furniture, paintings, and culinary magazines on shelves. Their contemporary Asian menu combines traditional dishes with Western and Japanese ingredients and preparation techniques.
Corner of Bo Myat Htun Street & Anawrahta Road, Botahtaung Township
09795299938, 09261417171
11 am — 10 pm (Breakfast buffet available from 6:30 am to 10 am)
Shan Noodle – 2,800 Ks,
Black pepper beef – 9,500 Ks
Kou Fu
Kou Fu is very popular with both Myanmar locals and Chinese expats. The venue is always buzzing with customers, perhaps because of its extensive menu that is reasonably priced. Popular dishes are steamed wontons and noodle soups.
24, Baho Road, Corner of Pyi Htaung Su Yeik Thar Street, Ahlone Township
0949311122, 01 538943
9:30 am — 9:30 pm
Potato Chips – 3,500 Ks
Car parking, Visa Card, Master Card
Merlion Cuisine
Merlion Cuisine serves authentic Singaporean dishes at the newly opened Myanmar Plaza. From freshly made soya bean juice to the luscious chicken-rice dish, the exquisite menu covers all the popular dishes and exceeds all expectations.
Myanmar Plaza, Level 3, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township
09979519009
11 am — 1 pm
Hainanese Chicken Rice – US$7
Pyi Thit Premium BBQ & Restaurant
Pyi Thit is a restaurant by Myanmar Property Marketplace (MPM) specializing in Chinese cuisine, premium BBQ (mainly European style and some Asian tastes) and Myanmar traditional foods with good taste and good facilities.
Strand Road, Kyee Myindaing Ward, Ahlone Township
09 259 303 070
10 am – 11 pm
Royal Garden
Widely known as a popular venue for wedding receptions, this place is great for all occasions from business meetings to get togethers with family and friends. They serve dim sum in the afternoon and only accept group reservations for dinner. Dishes include Beijing-style roast duck, gui lin gao (a herbal black jelly dessert), tofu in clay pot, mango pudding and one of the best dim sums available in Yangon.
Kandawgyi Natural Park, Natmauk Street, Central Forest Zone, Bahan Township
09253000 191 — 3
7 am — 2:30 pm, 5 pm — 10 pm (Mon — Sun)
Snow Fish – 12,700 Ks
Royal Pavilion @ Novotel
Their Chef, Raymond Wong, has cooked in over 20 countries but now brings his skill and experience to Myanmar. The food served here is authentic Chinese food. You can either choose à la carte dishes or go for the all-you-can-eat dim sum deal. They have private rooms for small gatherings and families while the main part of the restaurant peers into the open kitchen where you can admire the cooks at work!
Novotel Yangon Max, 459 Pyay Road, Kamaryut Township
012305858 Ext:7404
11:30 am — 2:30 pm, 6 pm — 10:30 pm
Whole Peking Duck – US$45
Sandarmay Restaurant
Sandarmay is a popular restaurant running since 1974, their food is delicious and they serve asian fusion food. Clean and nice service. Their signature dishes are dumplings and kyay-oh.
No.(86), Yadanar Road, South Okkalapa Township
09 42003 3301
10 am – 10 pm
Shwe Ya Thar
Serving Myanmar, Thai and Chinese food, Shwe Ya Thar is an intimate restaurant where service is quick and food is fresh.
Shwegonedaing Road, corner of Old Yay Tar Shay Road, Bahan Township
09 735 00000
6:15 am – 11 pm
Si Chuan Dou Hua @ Park Royal Hotel
2016 Runner-Up!
Enjoy a memorable meal at our new Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant on Level Two. The award-winning restaurant group from Singapore offers a unique culinary experience with their authentic Sichuan and Cantonese delicacies paired with premium Eight Treasures teas.
Designed in contemporary oriental elegance, the restaurant provides an ideal setting for business entertainment and celebrations.
Parkroyal Yangon, Level Two, 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Township
01 250 388
11:30 am — 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm — 10 pm
Summer Palace @ Sule Shangri-La
2016 Runner-Up!
Summer Palace restaurant, on the second floor of Sule Shangri-La, offers authentic Cantonese food, including dim sum lunches. They offer an a la carte buffet lunch menu and multi-course banquet dinners. Tick the boxes on the menu and they will keep serving as per your request.
223, Sule Pagoda Road, Pabedan Township
01242828 Ext: 6428/6429
11:30 am — 2 pm, 5:30 pm — 11 pm
Master Card and Visa
Buffet – US$24
Tiger Hill Restaurant @ Chatrium Hotel
2016 Winner!
Tiger Hill Restaurant, situated on the ground level of Chatrium Hotel serves up Chinese a la carte dinner buffet daily for groups of two or more at US$26 nett per person. Diners can choose from a selection of over forty dishes: Beef, pork, chicken, vegetables, squid, fish or prawns are freshly prepared by the chef upon request. Tiger Hill restaurant provides a relaxing environment to sit and enjoy authentic Chinese food. It even has private room facilities available for diners if required.
Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon, Ground Level, 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township
01544500
11:30 am — 2:30 pm, 6 pm — 10:30 pm
Western Park
It seems the town of Yangon and its visitors cannot get enough of this restaurant, which specialises in Peking duck. Besides the food being a good price point, they also have a showing of duck-carving at your table, which gives an added visual bonus.
6th Floor, Beside Sky Star Hotel, Corner of East Race Course and Lay Daunt Kan Road, Thingangyun Township
018604622, 018604633
10 am — 10 pm
Quan Roast Duck – 17,500 Ks
White Rice Restaurant
This restaurant, well situated by Kandawgyi Lake, serves tasty Chinese dishes in a simple atmosphere. Service is fast and professional. It can hold up to 300 guests and provides entertainment for those planning to organise big gatherings.
Kandawgyi Royal Lake Park, Natmauk Lane Opposite of Eye Hospital, Bahan Township
01556837, 01556838
10 am — 10 pm
Deep Fried Red Snapper with Soy Sauce – 14,000 Ks (Small) / 25,000 Ks (Big)
Car Parking
Winner Inn Restaurant
This cleverly named restaurant serves Myanmar and Chinese dishes in large portions. Good for a feast after visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda. Their pan grilled chicken, mee whole fish and squeezed fruit juices are recommended for their freshness. Expect a place only Myanmar people can create.
42, Than Lwin Road, Bahan Township
01524387, 01535205, 01503734
7 am — 10 pm (Daily)
Pan Grilled Chicken – 8,000 Ks
Wifi, Master Card, Visa Card, Car Parking
Xi Yang Yang
This Taiwanese restaurant has a reputation for serving delicious pork, prawn and crab Xiao Long Bao. These little dumplings filled with hot soup are a real explosion of savoury flavours. The place is small but very clean and service is fast. Watch the cooks while they prepare your fresh Xiao Long Bao : you will be amazed at their skill.
4, Nyaung Tong Road, Sanchaung Township
01502582
8 am — 10 pm (Daily)
Xiao Long Bao with Pork – 4,000 Ks
