Cakes and coffee – that’s what they’re about. Using locally sourced ingredients in their bakes and beverages, they fuse western baking and barista techniques with local produce to serve up cakes and coffee that showcase the best of what Myanmar’s local producers have to offer.
Add that to a space for showcasing art, music, literature or simply intellectual discussion, and you get the beginnings of an institution for engaging the mind.
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!
Hot Selling Items are Fried Chickens, Special Chicken rice & Salad Rice, Fried Chicken Burger, Cheezy Burger and Classic Burger, Toast Set and Ice cream.
Opened early this year, Otake serves first class Japanese cuisine at a reasonable price. The biggest asset is Chef Nanko San who brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to the kitchen. His specialty is sashimi, sushi and grilled fish. His skills are very evident in the quality dishes on offer. The ambience of Otake is peaceful and comforting, something rare in Yangon eateries. A hidden place for a business lunch, or intimate dinner with friends.
Thai 47 services all types of Thai dishes including deep-fried wrapped marinated chicken in pandanus leave, charcoal-grilled pork neck served with spicy lime dipping sauce and Thai satay served with peanut sauce and cucumber sauce. Now they have rooftop area with unique dining experience.
One-Zaab is recently popular among the locals teenagers because of its real taste of Thai food and desserts. Sometimes, you have to wait outside like 15 mins because of too many customers enjoying the meals inside. But it’s worth waiting you will know later!
This hot pot dishes include thinly sliced meat, leaf vegetables, mushrooms, wontons, egg dumplings, tofu and seafood. You can customize your own sauce.
We cannot say that they serve proper ice cream, since their own motto is “bye bye to the fattening ice-cream”! Frolick serves a wide range of frozen yogurts with seasonal specials.
More than food.
The beautiful lakeside restaurant of Agnes in Kandawgyi Hotel offers a magnificient spread of French-inspired food every Sunday. A real highlight of Yangon’s culinary scene, it’s easy to see why with its great selection of meats, salads, grilled meats and desserts that sets it apart from the other brunches around.
The latest edition in Kandawgyi Palace Hotel! Enjoy their signature cocktails & tapas selection on every Saturday Night along with live music by Velvet Avenue Band!
For every reservation of 6 pax, you will get a complimentary tapas taster.
For every order of Carlsberg Beer Tower, you’ll get a complimentary of assorted nachos dips.
Yangon’s iconic modern Myanmar cuisine.
The first basement Bar & Cafe in the heart of Yangon.
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!
The Garden Bistro is a very pleasant resaurant with peaceful outdoor setting by one end of Lake Kandawgyi. A great variety of food available, it is a good place for breakfast and also the place for dinner in the windy garden Kandawgyi.
If you are looking for the best desserts, give it a try on Home Sweet Home. Brownies, Ice-cream and chocolate fudge cake are in the list if must try.































