I had been bemoaning the lack of a decent wine bar in downtown Yangon over the last year, so was thrilled to see Marco’s Cellar open in a heritage building on Merchant Road a couple of months ago. My first visit did not disappoint: Marco serves up a large variety of wines handpicked by a sommelier based in Singapore. To line the stomach, the menu boasts a good variety of fairly reliable and reasonably-priced western dishes. I would go back for the wine, and stay for the food.
Marco’s wine list is vast. With bottles from around the world you’re likely to find some old favourites as well as something new to try. There’s only a handful available by the glass (around 7,000 kyats) so best to get a group of friends together if you want to try a couple of bottles. I started with the Cape Dreams Sauvignon Blanc—a crisp clear white wine that was perfectly refreshing for a sultry Yangon evening. The Huma Four Seasons Pinot Noir was rich and full bodied. I also sampled the Chateau Chapron Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which was lighter than the pinot, but also scrumptious.
Marco’s should become a downtown go-to for wine lovers. The sophisticated environment,
with a lot of the wine bottles on display, natural wooden tables and good lighting, is the
perfect place to peruse the impressive wine list and indulge in a tipple. The food is reasonably priced and reasonably-flavoured—perhaps not a reason to visit in itself but good enough to turn an aperitif into a supper into a postprandial.
Touted as Yangon’s first “No Frills” wine bar, Marco’s Cellar serves quality drinks and food at a reasonable price. It has a selection of close too 100 wines varieties, be it single estate wines or luxurious wines.
MYANMORE restaurant reviews are done independently. Meals and drinks are paid for by
the publication.
