Shan Yoe Yar is a Shan-style fine dining restaurant.Set in an attractive, air-conditioned and renovated wooden house, it serves a selection of well-known and lesser-known fine Shan dishes. The staff are dressed in traditional Shan outfits and the cuisine is outstanding.
Grill Restaurant MARU offers patrons in Yangon tasteful Japanese (and Japanese- style Italian) cuisine accented by warm hospitality and fine Japanese-style service in a relaxed ambience. MARU?s menu offers a wide variety of meat and seafood dishes created from the best materials selected by MARU?s experienced chefs. MARU offers meticulously prepared dishes served in an atmosphere that is second to none in Yangon. A visit to Grill Restaurant MARU is an experience that cannot be matched anywhere else in the city.
In Japanese, Gekkõ translates literally as “moon-shine”.
Gekko is located on the ground floor of the beautiful Sofaer & Co. building in downtown Rangoon. It was completed by Isaac and Meyer Sofaer in 1906. Both brothers were Baghdad-born, Rangoon-educated Jews. As well as owning many commercial properties in Rangoon, Isaac and Meyer were successful traders in their own right with interests in wines & spirits amongst others. Isaac was the architectural designer and Meyer made a success of the trading business by getting exclusives for luxury goods and supplying expats with imported groceries and spirits.
Gekko was Yangon’s first true open Japanese kitchen with a charcoal fired Yakitori/Robotayaki grill and cosy cocktail lounge. The menu is focused around charcoal fired Yakitori, with several vegetarian options available, as well as classic Japanese dishes like Katsu Curry, Ramen, and an extensive menu of sushi and sashimi. More recent menu additions include Korean and Vietnamese style dishes, as well as a creative weekend brunch offering dishes such as Matcha Pancakes, Salmon and Scallop Congee, Daikon or Beef Bao and Momofuku inspired Sirloin Ssam The Japanese inspired cocktail menu is courtesy of Singapore’s famously discreet 28 Hong Kong Street, as well as group bar manager Jen Queen and their charming bar manager, Puia.
This is the perfect place to pop in for a beer and some Japanese tapas after work, relax and catch up on emails with their fast fiber optic internet connection or settle in for a proper meal and taste their extensive collection of unusual Sake, Shochu or Japanese whisky. Their Friday night Jazz nights, with live music from 8pm-10pm remain one of Yangon’s most enduringly popular nights out!
Formerly known as Yhet’s which is hidden in a side street off Merchant Street and now it moved to Urban Asia Center – Ietsu provides a quiet and intimate space that is perfect for an escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Yangon. Sushi is served at room temperature with fresh ingredients are imported from Japan without fail. They claim that the fish they import are asleep, not dead, which ensures unbeatable freshness and the most amazing sushi in town. Their soba noodles are handmade in Yangon.
Fu-Rin is a relatively new player in the field of the ever-growing Japanese restaurants in Yangon. They serve a buffet hot-pot for dinner nightly. For lunch they serve bento set-meals and have just started a delivery service. The Ginger Set Meal (4,000Ks) is a stirfry with pork slices that?s tasty yet not spicy ? good for the sensitive tummies. This comes with a side of Japanese coleslaw and rice is served separately. The Pork Cutlet Curry Rice( 6,500Ks) is the most yummy-looking amongst all with a bed of rice followed by a layer of curry and topped with battered pork sliced on top. The team (who shall remain nameless) were so excited we forgot to take a photo. The Curry Rice (4,000Ks) is exactly what it is ? a generous serving of Japanese-style vegetable curry (read: sweet and curry is mixed with flour) on top of a bed of fluffy rice.
A trendy cafe` that sits in a phone shop in downtown Yangon, Coffee Club offers authentic European coffee as well as a range of sandwiches and cookies from Yangon Bakehouse.
A beautiful unspoiled & serene Karaweik view in the centre of Yangon. A cosy relaxing atmosphere and food cooked fresh right in front of the customer.
Taste the authentic flavours of Japan in the luxurious comfort of Yangon at Kohaku
Japanese Restaurant. Treat your taste buds to exquisite sushi, sashimi and many more delicious delights. For private parties and gatherings, our private rooms offer beautiful views of the tropical pool and Asian-inspired gardens.
Despite the growing number of Japanese restaurants in Yangon, this restaurant has gained a strong reputation in the city. Their set menus and food presentation are good and reasonably priced.
Popular, particularly among the young local crowd, Fuji is the Yangon branch of a Thai chain of Japanese restaurants. They get rave reviews for many of their dishes, particularly the salmon. Meanwhile, the sushi and sashimi are made fresh and are a delight. The staff are friendly, efficient and attentive.
Sabai Sabai’s Inya Road branch, now located infront of Sedona hotel, continues to maintain high standards. The food is presentable, mid-market and in a western-friendly restaurant. Popular among expats and locals, it serves Thai dishes such as tom yum, tom kha and seafood.. The sunset view is remarkable.
Popular, particularly among the young local crowd, Fuji is the Yangon branch of a Thai chain of Japanese restaurants. They get rave reviews for many of their dishes, particularly the salmon. Meanwhile, the sushi and sashimi are made fresh and are a delight. The staff are friendly, efficient and attentive.