Bodhi Nava came to life when its founders, Bo and Ben, discovered a lovely house in a quiet little street at the foot of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Previously used as an old car workshop, its potential stood out to create a hostel and café reflecting the peaceful charm of Myanmar life in the heart of Yangon.
The name Bodhi Nava is intended to reflect the tranquility of this sacred area, as the Bodhi (Banyan) tree is where the Buddha attained enlightenment through meditation, and Nava is the number 9 in Pali – the ancient Buddhist language – representing the 9 attributes of the Buddha.
Bodhi Nava is the culmination of our inspirations, creating a space to relax and enjoy our distinctive home made menu designed to reflect our Burmese, Thai and Western influences. Everything we make is fresh and homemade, from frozen smoothie bowls, granola and baked bread, as well as freshly made Thai curries and Myanmar salads. Resting between the Shwedagon pagoda and Kandawgyi park, Bodhi Nava is only a short ride from the bustle of downtown, offering a perfect sanctuary to while away the hours with a coffee or one of our special juices.
Upstairs, our individually designed rooms cater to all travellers. We offer a double room with a private balcony offering perfect seclusion, or twin and shared rooms for friends or those looking to meet like-minded travellers. Guests who stay with us can enjoy free coffee with our prepared breakfast of freshly baked bread with egg, granola and fruit salad.
We hope a stay at Bodhi Nava reflects the warmth and generosity of Myanmar culture loved by everyone who spends time in our country, short or long.
Parasian provides the community with nicely-presented and packaged pasteries, sweet treats and have made their bakery a pleasant pit stop for a qick fix for cake and coffee. Now into their fifth branch, it is not hard to spot one of their branches around Yangon.
Parasian provides the community with nicely-presented and packaged pasteries, sweet treats and have made their bakery a pleasant pit stop for a qick fix for cake and coffee. Now into their fifth branch, it is not hard to spot one of their branches around Yangon.
Parasian provides the community with nicely-presented and packaged pasteries, sweet treats and have made their bakery a pleasant pit stop for a qick fix for cake and coffee. Now into their fifth branch, it is not hard to spot one of their branches around Yangon.
Local bakery offering cakes, pastries, and beverages.
Local bakery offering cakes, pastries, and beverages.
One of the famous Chinese hot pots in town. You can have normal and spicy hot pot soups at the same time too. This restaurant is popular both amongst expats and locals
One of the famous Chinese hot pots in town. You can have normal and spicy hot pot soups at the same time too. This restaurant is popular both amongst expats and locals
Ace started their shop with a mobile truck moving all over the famous and crowded places in Yangon and it has now settled with a small shop at the entrance from Pyay Road to Junction Square. They serve various waffles, hamburgers, snacks, fresh fruit juices and desserts.
Here you will find something different, a welcome break from most meals in Myanmar that consists of rice, noodles, oil and more oil. Sprouts, opened up last year as the first salad bar in Yangon. You pick your greens, your toppings, your vinaigrette and there you have your salad. Other items on the menu include soups, sandwiches yougurt and smoothies.
Tucked away on a small street to the side of the Chatrium Hotel, the staff at this cozy restaurant are friendly and attentive. Delicious dishes include their beef pho, traditional spring rolls and squid balls. For vegetarians, the lemongrass tofu is recommended. They also serve authentic pho noodles.
The latest edition in Kandawgyi Palace Hotel! Enjoy their signature cocktails & tapas selection on every Saturday Night along with live music by Velvet Avenue Band!
For every reservation of 6 pax, you will get a complimentary tapas taster.
For every order of Carlsberg Beer Tower, you’ll get a complimentary of assorted nachos dips.
Yangon’s iconic modern Myanmar cuisine.
The beautiful lakeside restaurant of Agnes in Kandawgyi Hotel offers a magnificient spread of French-inspired food every Sunday. A real highlight of Yangon’s culinary scene, it’s easy to see why with its great selection of meats, salads, grilled meats and desserts that sets it apart from the other brunches around.
A Singaporean-style cafe, they mostly serve traditional coffee, Singaporean breakfast set as well as lunch menu, all day long, making it a friendly neighbourhood daytime workspace.



























