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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It’s not surprising that Chatime is here at Myanmar. Available all around the world, 25 to be exact, Chatime is no stranger to locals. You can choose a drinks from the 70 varieties available customized to your liking. You can ask them to add different types of toppings like pudding, coconut jelly, coffee jelly, red beans, grass jelly and more! They are popular for their unique combination of drinks like lychee yoghurt jelly, oolong tea mouse and matcha red bean milk tea, among others.
Located at Yangon Night Bazaar on Strand Road, Jazz Cafe & Bar will give you a chill vibe with its delicious dishes, from Burmese to Western and drinks.
Offering an open space on the side of Strand Road – Night Life Bar is a new kid in town where you can enjoy specials cocktails and booze with delicious food including BBQ, while chilling and enjoying the nightlife in downtown.
The Merchant has an open kitchen concept where our chefs use the freshest products to showcase international and local dishes. From breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends, to a la carte menus, there is something for everyone.
The place to comfortably relax and chill out with friends, follow the latest news or watch a sports game while experiencing bespoke signature cocktails, artisan champagne, world class wines, fresh craft beer and canapés. Open all day till late.
AT THE DECK is located at one of Yangon’s most relaxing outdoor pools and connected to their Wellness centre. Their menu offers feast of light snacks and drinks. They also feature a kid’s pool and 5 private gazebos for massage, parties or events.
E Cucina, the Italian restaurant and wine bar, offers home style dishes from across Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Napoli, created by the celebrity Italian Chef Nicolino Lalla. Their authentic Trattoria on level 2 is a casual chic place for delicious social gatherings with 3 private dining rooms. Come also enjoy a true Italian Salumeria with great wines, cheeses, oils, Vinegars, pastas, all come from traditional popular recipes.
Your bar, your rules. My bar is not your average bar. With promotions and VIP privileges, they want you to feel like it’s “your bar” from your first experience there. Enjoy their special cocktails and original drinks with any delicacy that goes best.
The concept “Déjà vu” — “Brew” is to offer an experience of drinking coffee in a café shop in the early 1900s. Lies in the middle 37th Street, a two-story cafe houses squared tables in a tiny room featuring a very old functioning typewriter, a vintage brand radio and an old phone on the shelves on the wall. It offers specialty coffee, juices and various Burmese and Asian fusion dishes yet the barbecued chicken-stuffed roti roll is a must-try.
Every Sunday, the Lobby Lounge serves High-tea to business visitors, tourists and residents alike and the real draw is the live piano playing. Expect free flow of hot drinks (they serve Dilmah teas) as well as 4 items to pick from the menu: two pastries and two sandwiches/pies on display at their bakery. Choose anyting from scones to muffins, to walnut biscuits and seasonal fruit cakes for the sweet tooth and then some sandwiches (egg,tuna, cheese) or pies for some savoury delight.
Street Bar is a 40th-feet container bar on the Strand Road near Rose Wood Hotel. Here you can taste the amazing dishes with chill beer by enjoying the breath-taking night view of the modern and century-old buildings mixed together!
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.
A Japanese sushi restaurant at BAK Shopping Centre, Bo Aung Kyaw Road. A place is quiet nice and the food is good, delicious.
Another branch under the much loved Bardubai- HiSo Heaven is here for you at Yangon Night Market on Strand Road. You can enjoy the sunset in downtown Yangon – with HiSo Heaven’s special European, Arabian, Mexican food and delicious cocktails and Shisha.





























