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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This new cozy spot “Regulus” will enhance your night life with the amazing unplugged live music, along with post modern signature cocktails and dishes. The comers can experience the wonderful standard creation by its place. A perfect meetup spot for those whose are tired of noisy and crowded place.
Sakura is a small Japanese restaurant located in downtown. Frequented by Japanese locals, the place is a hidden treasure for those who crave fresh sushi and authentic dishes straight out of Japan. Great lunchtime bento box!
Bringing back the memories of the decade known as “House Of Tea”, where the art meets delicious foods designed to remind the visitor about nostalgia. Menu is filled with Burmese traditional dishes including tea leaves, dry mutton and etc … And an environment with postcards, paintings, monoprints, second-hand books which go well with tea. It made you feels like you’re in Anyar (Central Dry Zone Of Myanmar).
Harley’s is a healthy brand of quick-serving, restaurant quality food at affordable prices. Burger meats are grilled only when ordered. Sides of coleslaw and potato salad comes from a traditional Icelandic recipe, thanks to their chef Gunnar. Coffee buffs will love their added range of blended ice coffees and shakes. Meats are bought and prepared fresh daily so none of the frozen or preserved food here.
Escape the bustle of Yangon, and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, a light meal or the Strand High tea, a long-standing tradition that harks back to Myanmar’s Colonial past. Using only the freshest ingredients, sourced at grass roots level to maintain the authentic feel of what is on offer, The Strand Café has a variety of dining options available. Relax in a comfortable rattan armchair, under lacquer fans whirring from the high ceiling, cocooned in comfort and luxurious splendour.
Anya Ahta offers draft beer along with class, healthy food and art. Located on the corner of 37th and Mahabandula, it is an airy, high-ceilinged place cooled by fans. The walls, painted black, are covered with paintings, mostly scenes from middle Burma.
In honour of the Sarkies brothers, the original owners and founders of the hotel, The Strand has created Sarkies Bar at the Strand, offering the perfect environment to enjoy afternoon refreshments, sip on an evening sundowner or enjoy a cocktail before dinner, mindful of the rich heritage and history synonymous with this Yangon landmark. Sarkies Bar at The Strand offers a wide selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as an array of cocktails and a comprehensive wine list, allowing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing drink in this historical Bar. We are also showcasing some of the finest single malt whisky selections available within Myanmar, where guests can sample a variety of International malts, under the guidance of our barmen who will gladly advise according to your choice.
Happy Hour (Every Friday and Saturday)
50 % Off on selected cocktails with complimentary canapes
The Strand Restaurant, seating up to 45 diners as well as a private dining room for 10 guests, offers Classic European cuisine, pairing high quality imported ingredients with the varied organic produce found in Myanmar.
Vibrant and fast-paced, the brasserie is known for its European dishes such as Salmon Pastrami and our Roasted Porchetta, along with contemporary Burmese dishes. Complementing the menu is a well-balanced international wine list. A dessert station and a crudo bar featuring raw fish, shellfish and meat are located near the entrance of the restaurant.
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.
The menu is still huge and takes some studying. The thali sets were just enough food, with the mutton vindaloo having the right amount of spicy kick. The Shrimp Tikka was succulent but could have been more succulent, if that makes any sense.
Their menu is structured like a newspaper. It even has a name: The Palace Times. But that’s okay for a menu, so on to the ordering. This menu offers a variety of Indian food from all over the subcontinent.
Cafe KSS is a pleasant place where you can relax after a visit to Sule Pagoda. With a free wifi and an helpful staff, they offer a wide variety of international cuisines including European, Chinese and Thai dishes. They have a variety of menu you can choose from: fast food, fusion food, many types of Asian soups, and their specialties, roasted chicken, and chill crab.
Mary Brown already is present in many Asian countries. On top of the usual burgers and fried pieces of chicken, they also dish out Nasi lemak and curry noodles. Most outlets have a kiddies’s corner.
With over 150 family restaurant locations on six continents, Tony Roma’s is one of the most widely recognized names in the industry. Now in Yangon, Tony Roma’s is causal dining family restaurant that serve premier BBQ ribs and steaks, chicken and seafood entries and their world famous onion loaf.
































