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!
- MYANMORE reviewed 7 years ago
Located on the first floor, Cafe @26 offers a hearty breakfast of Burmese and International cuisine to provide you with all the energy you need to start your day. All day dining as well as room service is also available throughout the day until evening.




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The first Pirate-style bar in Yangon located on Maha Bandula Road, Botahtaug.
Ho May Char Siu is the perfect spot for those who enjoy Cantonese food, ‘Char’ being fork and ‘Iiu’ means roast, named after the traditional cooking method for the dishes. Roasted dishes and Chinese style noodle can give you the best food experience. The fair price range makes this place worthy of second visit and also the roasted duck is popular among customers.
Rain is the perfect excuse to stop by for a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee, with plenty of recipes to choose from. Grab a snack with your coffee or choose something from our a la carte menu, along with a matching drink from the wide selection.
They serve MSG free food and only HALAL for good health.
A Chinese Restaurant which offers La Mian Restaurant, Hand made noodles, Gyoza, Dumplings, Chinese Food.
Premium steakhouse serving dry aged Myanmar Japanese wagyu hybrid beef, premium wines and live seafood. Prime Rib takes its pride upon the beef they offers. Greenland Farms, established in early 2007, has many years of careful development.
They claim to produce a product that is safe for consuming as well as naturally flavorful and tender. Their beef is said to be raised with NO ADDED HORMONES, NO ANTIBIOTICS, and is GRASS FED on a guaranteed 100% vegetarian diet. Their cattle are never fed animal by-products or chemical products of any kind. This is the beef you can trust.
Experience the new premium Family KTV in town. Bring your family and friends.
Summer palace is your typical Chinese food served with gourmet flair. The staff are courteous and attentive, and the menu is extensive. There are private rooms available at no extra cost, and the dining area, though open, doest not feel crowded. So if you have a hankering for sea cucumber or just want one of the standbys like Kong Pow chicken, then head upstairs to Traders lobby and turn left.
The buffet held on Sundays by Sule Shan-gri-La provides many cuisines and treats. There is something for everyone with flavours from Japan, India, China, Burmese and Western and many fusion varieties. Pancakes are made fresh, on demand! We regret the lack of vegetables and healthy options, and now that they have arranged the Kid’s corner, it doesn’t feel quite as premium as it used to.
Decorated in modern setting with yellow lighting, giving warm feeling, one side of the wall is painted with waterfall image.
Featuring half-curtained glass windows and a dark wood interior, with wrought iron and brass details, The Gallery Bar & Restaurant evokes the traditional pubs of Britain’s past.
Memorabilia and photographs from the early 1800s adorn the walls and add nostalgia to a menu brimming with comfort food.

For take away or to enjoy on the spot, the Gourment Shop offers delicious cakes and chocolates, as well as a large variety of panini, pastries and sandwiches, for a quick snack. Coffee to go is also available.
If you have ever traveled to Bangkok, there’s a chance you have seen or even tasted the popular yellow push cart selling noodle and wantons with red roasted pork. This famous push cart brand has finally arrived in Yangon with 2 push carts in 2 locations-in front of Bogyoke Aung San Stadium near Citymart and the new Chinatown night market.
Ethnic food restaurants are a growing presence in Yangon. One of them is The Northern with a promise to offer the dining experience on the Myanmar-China border. With a menu consisting of different a la carte dishes from Northern Shan State and specialty Yunnan-style BBQ.































