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.
This Shan restaurant specialises in dishes from the Inle Lake area. The Inthar people eat to suit the weather and geographical location, which means a lot of fish and turmeric that is said to help fight off malaria and fever. Recommended dishes include the traditional morning snack “hin htote” – steamed rice poweder with onion leaves, and flavoured with ju myit (an edible root) and fried garlic.
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.
Although Ha II Kwan has changed location from its Pyay Road branch, it continues to hold a good reputation in Yangon, being one of the first restaurants to introduce Korean cuisine to local people. Their secret ingredint in the kimchi remains a secret, and comes highly recommended.
Her’s Korean Restaurant has gone from strength to strength since they opened. The restaurant is well-know for its pork products, whick are sliced into bite-sized pieces, and are at their tastiest when dipped into the Korean soy paste, mixed with chilli and garlic.
Essentially popular amongst Thai and local people, KKS B.B.Q is know for its nice outdoor seating. There are many kinds of barbecue available such as seafood, ham, bacon , vegetables, and you can also order barbecue with a set menu. It is always crowded with people at night and they have a family set for 19,000 Ks.
The May Kyi Shan is a small, clean and friendly family restaurant.
The institution that is Taing Yin Thar, set up 5 years ago by the famous actress Yadanarpon and her two best friends, has now extended its reach, to Yankin.
For those of you who don’t know Taing Yin Thar prides itself on its regional and ethnic dishes and its high level of hygiene! Unlike the many regional restaurants in Yangon, such as Kachin and Mon, TYT has the best of Myanmar fayre all in one place.
A place spacious enough for family and friends gathering, also a bar at the basement. The amazing foods are served with delightful taste, plus they are healthy. The service will make you feel like you are at home. For desserts, the fresh drinks are there.
Golden Villager, or Shwe Taw Thar offers good and tasty Shan dishes such as pickled pork, grilled fish, tofu nway, and more. With rattan lattice work adorned on their walls, small Shan gongs are hung all over the place. Why not check them out on your next food adventure.
For all the Korean food crazy out there, should try this BAMBOO GROVE KOREAN BBQ Restaurant, since it is run by the experience Hands of Korea and Thailand. They decorated the interior with the Korean style bamboos. Their main menu is the Korean barbecue but you can even try the Korean rice salad, noodle soup, and of cause the Korean’s signature Kimchi. And they have a special buffet menu that includes beef, pork and chicken barbecues only for 11,000 Kyats. So, what are you waiting for?

















