In 1906, Isaac Sofaer, the son of a family of provisions purveyors from Bagdad who came to Rangoon as a child, commissioned the renowned architect Thomas Swales to construct the Sofaer & Co building to be a centre of commerce at the most prestigious postcode in the region at the turn of the twentieth century – Lower Pansodan Road.
In 2016, a group of friends who met in Yangon stumbled upon a derelict unit at the far right of the once thriving emporium, which was being used as a warehouse for plastic packaging.
A dream was born: to revive a place that could be a space for the meeting of minds, to build a home away from home for people at cross-roads in a country at cross-roads.
The brainchild of Ingyin Zaw, Sofaer & Co. adopted the name of its namesake building. Here we celebrate life’s simple pleasures – coffee, cocktails and an open kitchen with the freshest local and regional ingredients.
Sofaer & Co’s space preserved most of the original features of the building – including the encaustic Victorian-era tiles from Manchester, steel beams from Lancashire and wood panels from possibly the era of the Vienna Café and Burma Book Club.
The clean, contemporary design pays homage to the history of the building, featuring our own designed, locally made furniture with the signature Burmese rattan weaving, locally commissioned artwork and reclaimed glassware from Nagar Glass Factory.
The Paribawga Collection is designed and manufactured under the supervision of master carpenter Marcelo Maier, and consists of furnishings and accessories for living and working. High-quality, carefully sourced, local materials are combined with craft-based construction to reflect the history and legacy of Myanmar. Modern lines and forms lend the collection a contemporary edge, and special attention to texture and finishes evoke the moodiness of monsoon season and the lush complexity of the rainforest.
Paribawga offers specialty bespoke furniture services for private individuals, companies, and designers, and employs the same careful attention to materials and craft. Paribawga aims to create custom furniture and installations for all types of spaces, including retail, hospitality, public and cultural environments, with the goal of optimizing comfort, function and style through close collaboration with the client.
Paribawga works with private individuals, commercial partners and interior designers to create and fit custom spaces all around the world.
A bar that simply have a classical essence by its decoration of portraits on the brick walls. Live music is open for singing and entertainment. Great taste of beer bites and reasonable price draws customers every night!
A Clean & Cozy Venue…Indoor Garden in heart of Yangon City to have good time together with your love ones and buddies…!
Industrially chic in style, and set on two floors, Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe is situated on the beautiful Bogalazay street (Middle Block) in the heart of downtown Yangon.
Our menu was implemented by Chef Matthew Albert, who was the head chef of Nahm in London when they were awarded the worlds first Michelin Star for Thai food and focusses on food from the Lanna & Isaan regions of Thailand.
Nam Su is another culinary concept by Rangoon Tea House group, a Shan-inspired restaurant with wide choices of homemade recipes and signature cocktails available at one place. Here, you can taste delicious Shan cuisines prepared by the head chef with warm heart. So if you’re craving for Shan food in bustling downtown of Yangon, Nam Su is a must go place for those who miss homemade Shan dishes.
One of the best grills in town! Always crowded with foreigners mostly. They serve American and Mexican food such as burgers, steaks, burritos, nachos and more.
“57Below Catering” has earned an excellent reputation catering at some high profile private, corporate, sports and charity events from The KBZ Music Run to National Days at Embassies.
Their product is known as “food theatre” – beautifully present and deliciously different food that customers can “eat with their eyes”. They always strike to accessible to everyone, providing food and drink with a superb point of difference. “57Below” personnel are among the most experienced and committed in the industry, providing a knowledgeable and friendly service.
They cater for Corporate Events, Weddings, Food Stalls, Gala Dinners, Charities, Cocktail Parties, Special Occasions and BBQ’s.
They cover the following cuisines: Myanmar, British, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, French, Indian, Thai and Korean.
Modern Antique Burmese fusion themed restaurant aim to cater for customers a cozy and chill place to relax in downtown. A Lovely place with good ambience and delicious food with fair price.
Our all-day dining café deli showcases the city’s best freshly baked breads, sandwiches, salads, pastas and homemade pastries. Its extensive drink menu features a wide array of premium and fine wines from around the world as well as vintage liqueurs accompanied with tapas. Let’s not forget its quintessentially British afternoon tea and flavorful cups of coffee. Come and indulge amid heritage ambience.
This local bakery, as most of the local ones do, sell (very) sweet breads. In the morning and for lunch you can enjoy fresh Dim Sum. You will see Black Sky bakeries all over town, which can come in handly if you are on the run and would like some coffee to take-away. Do not expect anything fancy.
This tiny restaurant in the heart of downtown serves what is regarded as some of the best Indian and Nepalese food in the city. The vegetarian Thali set is particularly popular. Don’t expect fine dining, but just a couple of tables and wall fans.
Located in the heart of Yangon and the shop look cool with its decorations. And the Chef is work at England for 10 years and he also makes myanmar food are well-known in most restaurants of England. This shop are created with awesome myanmar foods and warm and helpful waiters with perfect smile.
This modern hotpot place right in downtown is a nice dining option for those who like hotpot. They have different soups and sets including meats and seafoods. Upstairs is quiet, whereas downstairs is active with city life. The bar counter is nice if you are on your own.
Indian Tadka new branch near bogalay street bringing luscious cuisine and a world of fusion taste with magical spices to get an exotic INDIAN food experience.
Baker Secrets uses the best ingredients available in Myanmar. They use real butter (No substitutes) and levain for their bread. Taste and feel the difference.































