Thingyan is a time for celebration, water fights, and family gatherings — but it’s also when many of Yangon’s favourite restaurants close their doors. To help you plan meals between splash sessions, we’ve rounded up the spots staying open during the festival, from cosy coffee houses to fine dining destinations.
Fine Dining
SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge — Open daily.
Le Cellier at Novotel Max Yangon — Thingyan Special Set Menu by Chef Joseph: 4 courses, USD 38pp. Lunch & dinner, April 13–17 (Mon–Thu). 📞 09 4440 8888 2.
Governor’s Residence — Open throughout the holidays. No. 35, Taw Win Road, Dagon Township.
International Cuisine & Bistros
Nth Degree at Inya Lake Hotel — Open April 13–16, 11:00 AM–10:30 PM. No. 37, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road. 📞 09 882 881 963 / 09 882 881 973.
Babett Yangon — April 13–16, 5:30–9:00 PM. No. 5, Alan Pya Pagoda Street.
Ô’thentic — French & European, daily April 13–16, 2:00–11:00 PM.
Olive & Twist — Western cuisine, April 13–16. No. 91, West Shwe Gone Daing Road. 📞 09 893 200 700.
Chinese 47 — Authentic Chinese, April 13–16. Same compound. 📞 09 893 200 400.
Thai 47 — All three branches open: Hledan (09 261 619 833), Kyauk Kone/Yankin (09 771 002 500), Downtown 47th St & Anawrahta (09 965 169 215).
Noodle Bowl Restaurant & Lounge — Open throughout. No. 42/A, Sayar San Road, Bahan.
Casual Dining
Rangoon Tea House — Daily, 7:00 AM–10:00 PM. Inya Myaing Street, Bahan.
Café Salween — Open throughout. No. 271, Bagaya Street, Sanchaung. 📞 09 776 774 058.
The Brunch Society — April 13–16, 11:00 AM–9:00 PM. No. 33B, Pyidaungzu Yeiktha Street, Dagon.
Feel Myanmar — The go-to spot for authentic local Myanmar cuisine, including a legendary mohinga. Open daily, 6:00 AM–9:00 PM. 124 Pyi Htaung Su Yeikthar Street, Yangon.
Coffee Houses & Casual Spots
Fuji Coffee House — April 11, 12, 18: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM. April 13–17: 6:30 AM–5:00 PM. No. 116, University Avenue Road, Kamayut. 📞 09 4475 49900.
Origin Coffee — Daily, 11:00 AM–10:00 PM. Shop 19, The Central Boulevard, Yankin.
My Hill Coffee House — April 13–17, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Both Inya Myaing (Bahan) and Pyidaungsu Yeiktha (Dagon) branches.
Bars & Promotions
SMOKE Grill & Pub — April-long promotion: 20% off all menu daily 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; Buy 2 Get 1 Free beers (Sun–Tue); 20% off beer cocktail sets (Wed–Thu). Branch 1: Sayar San Road, Bahan (09 880 111 067). Branch 2: Thantumar Road, Thuwana, Thingangyun (09 409 898 944).
Closed for Thingyan
Some favorites we know are taking the holiday off this year: Kone Myint Thar Restaurant, Bar Ah So, Burma Bistro, Le Planteur, Echo Dining, and Bon Bon. Mark your calendars for their return after the festival.
A Few Tips for Dining Out During Thingyan
Call ahead to confirm hours, and plan your route around main pandal areas to avoid the heaviest water-throwing zones.
When in doubt, head to a hotel. Yangon’s hotels are always a reliable bet during Thingyan — their restaurants, coffee shops, and lounges typically stay open throughout the holiday to serve in-house guests, and walk-ins are usually welcome too. Sule Eravati, Strand Hotel, Inya Lake Hotel, Novotel Max Yangon, Sule Shangri-La, Lotte Hotel, Pan Pacific, and Melia Yangon all keep their dining outlets running, often with festive menus. If your favourite restaurant is closed and you’re not sure where to go, the nearest hotel lobby is rarely a wrong answer.
Wishing you a joyful, delicious, and refreshingly cool Thingyan from all of us at Myanmore.
