One such example is Shan Khao Swel or Shan Noodles. Native to ethnic Shan people, it is one of the more beloved street food in Yangon. The food is quite simple you could even prepare it at home.

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Its simplicity allows for a plethora of modifications, too. This is what exactly House of Noodles specialises on. Opened its doors just a month ago, the restaurant serves Shan noodles in 10 variations along with other local and Chinese meals.

The Shan noodles with braised pork could hardly go wrong. But if you are an adventurous diner, try it with soured bamboo shoots and pork or dried shrimp sauce. It also offers five different types of noodles including mee shay and Shiraki noodles. The menus are in three languages Burmese, English and Chinese.

It does not alienate the customers who do not like noodles either. The rice menu comprises porridge and steamed rice with an assortment of meals. It also has a dedicated Mala section on the menu since the Sichuan seasoning is increasingly popular with Yangonists.

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If you want to try khaw pote or glutinous rice cake which is a staple of Shan cuisine, you may find it in the appetiser section. Kyat Oo Kazaw or fermented rice with milk and egg is another local favourite. The beverage menu is composed of both hot and cold drinks.

Have you visited it? Do you want to visit it after reading this article? Let us know in the comments. All the photos are credited to House of Noodles’ Facebook page.

No 18A, Bo Yar Nyunt Street, Dagon, Yangon
09 776 755 449
6:30am – 7:30pm

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Sule Shangri-La Yangon

Crafted in seven different flavours, their signature mooncakes are the perfect gift to express your affection to your family, friends and business partners. Place your order today to enjoy early bird promotions until 6 September!

Prices range from US$18 to $28 a box. Enjoy discounts for orders up to 10 boxes!

Call +95 1 824 2828 now to place your order.

Address: No 223 Sule Pagoda Rd, Yangon

Pan Pacific Yangon

Choose from six flavours: Red Bean Plain/Red Bean with Single Egg Yolk, White Lotus Plain/White Lotus with Single Egg Yolk, Pandan Plain, Black Sesame with Yellow Bean, Durian Plain, and Green Tea Plain. Price: US$32/Ks43,936

Pacific Plus Members are entitled to 20% savings. Enjoy 15% savings for the purchase between 10 to 49 four-piece boxes and 25% savings for more than 50 boxes.

For order and more information, kindly contact us at +95 1 925 3810.

Address: Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road and, Shwedagon Pagoda Rd, Yangon

Sedona Hotel Yangon

Celebrate reunions and the tradition of giving this Mid-Autumn with delicate mooncakes at Du Fu Chinese Restaurant. Choose from different flavours including perennial favourites as well as the new fruit collection ranging from blueberry, strawberry, and durian.

The prices begin at $33 per six-piece box. You can also opt the wine inclusive boxes which begin at $58. Enjoy early bird discounts up to 20% until 18 September.

Available for order now until 30 September 2020, at the Sedona Hotel Yangon. Call now at +95 1 860 5377 or +95 9894 628 800 to order.

Address: No. 1 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Yangon

Batter Together Studio

At this little bakery, you can choose mooncakes from four flavours, Red Bean, Sweet Potato, White Lotus and Chocolate. Ks12,000 for 4 pieces and Ks25,000 for 6.

Call +95 926 6555 027

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Feasts

10th January – 10th February

Chinese New Year Grand Celebrations at Chatrium

Celebrate the Chinese New Year as we toast to the abundance and prosperity of the Year of the Rat. Say Lo Hei and toss it high for abundance for all throughout the year! Chinese prosperity set a menu available for dinner every day and lunch on weekends. US$ 188 net per set (8 persons) featuring good luck delicacies including Yee Sang Salad (Chinese New Year Salad), Roasted Peking Duck, Steamed Grouper Fish and Braised Abalone.

Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon – No 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon | 6 pm – 10 pm

24th – 25th January 

Chinese New Year Special Buffet Dinner
Celebrate the festive 2020 Chinese New Year at SPOON Restaurant, Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel. Buffet Dinner at US$ 38 nett with attractive Lucky Draws to usher in the Chinese New Year of the Rat. Yee Seng Toss is available at US$ 18 nett for 4 persons and US$ 35 nett per 8 persons.

Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel – No.11Corner of Kan Yeik Thar Road & U Aung Myat Road, Yangon | 6 pm – 10 pm

24th January

Lunar New Year at Melia Yangon
A 6-course set menu of delectable Vietnamese cuisine accompanied by a drink of your choice (sparkling wine, white or red wine, beer or soft drink) for the Lunar New Year at The Lantern Restaurant.

Meliá Yangon – 192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon | 6 pm – 10 pm

25th January

Chinese New Year’s Eve at Atlas
Atlas turns red to celebrate Chinese New Year. Watch Lion Dance while sipping a special cocktail inspired by The Year of The Rat. Stay until midnight and they will surprise you even more. Most importantly, Don’t forget to show up in Red outfit and get a free shot. 10% discount on All Whiskey bottles. Lion Dance starts at 9 pm. Reservations highly recommended.

Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge – 84 Pan Hlaing Street, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon | 5 pm

Chinese New Year Festival Yangon 2020
According to the Yangon Region Government’s approval, the Fujian Chinese National Association will host the New Year’s Day Festival in Yangon on January 25, 2020. The event will feature live entertainment and lion dancers’ shows in Chinatown, Latha Township. Chinatown will be decorated with paper lanterns and photobooths. On the 25th and 26th of January, there will be a night market which features famous restaurants. The highlight of the year is the evening with a live performance of seven famous singers in the evening, with Chinese food, street food, and drinks.

Latha Township – Latha Township, Yangon | 9 pm- 11 pm

Staycation

25th January – 8th February 

Chinese New Year Staycation Offer
Enjoy a two-days stay at Rose Garden Hotel Yangon with breakfast for 2 persons. Plus a Chinese set dinner for 2 persons with free flow soft-drinks and a Balinese message for 2 persons for 1 hour. Option to extend stay by one more night including breakfast buffet for only $85 nett.

Rose Garden Hotel Yangon – No. 171 Upper Pansodan Road, Minagala Taung Nyunt Tsp, Yangon

8th January – 8th February 

Celebrate the New Year with Prosperity

Chinese New Year is a time for gifting and sharing seasonal treats with family and friends.
Sedona Hotel Yangon’s luxurious hampers is filled with auspicious sweets and savory delights. Available at Garden Wing Lobby. Prosperity Hamper – 88USD and Longevity Hamper – US$ 58. Toss to a year of abundance, good health and prosperity with our variety of ‘Lo Hei’ reunion feasts to share with your team members, family and friends. Valid from 8 January to 8 February 2020 for US$ 35 nett or US$ 30 nett per person. For enquiry or reservation, call +95 9 9 894628822 or +95 1 544060.

Sedona Hotel Yangon – 1 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon

What to expect in Chinatown (Latha)

Come the new year at Chinatown on Mahabandula Road that will erupt in fireworks and celebrations as revelers wave goodbye to the pig’s year and welcome the rat. The Lion Dance performance and competition can be seen at Sin Oh Dan street (middle block). Visit Kheng Hock Keong Temple, Guanyin Gumiao Temple and Fushan Si Temple (Kabar Aye Pagoda Road) on the celebration day to keep up the vibe.

Top lucky Chinese New Year food to try in Yangon

See our list of top lucky food to try during the Chinese New Year here.

Top Chinese restaurants in Yangon

See our list of top Chinese restaurants in Yangon to gather together all the family members for a reunion dinner here.

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Get Cripsy Roasted Duck (original price: 17,000 Kyats) for only 1,000 Kyats if you spend 100,000 Kyats at Singapore’s best Essence of Hong Kong – Canton Paradise.

No. 61, Sayar San Road, Yangon.

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Seoul Myanmar 

A must-visit for spicy noodle lovers, Seoul Myanmar is best known for categorizing its menu into levels of spiciness from 0.5 to 7. If you happen to be an intrepid soul, you must surely try and see how many levels you can reach. If you think getting teary-eyed and a red runny nose after eating is not really your thing, don’t fret! You can always opt for the dishes below spice level 1. Besides, it is not only the spiciness of food you can look forward to in Seoul Myanmar but also the tenderness and chewiness of their many meats and seafood toppings.

Address: No 12, Than Thu Mar Road, Yangon Thit Ward, Thingangyun Township
Address: No. 20 – 22, Gyophyu Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township
Tel: 09967829999
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm

Min Lan

Looking for something spicy, tasty and traditional? Look no further than Min Lan. Here, you can try your hand at the local Rakhine cuisine laden with spicy flavors. It is best known for its mouth-watering Rakhine Mote Ti and traditional seafood dishes. Min Lan allows you to enjoy savory, sour and spicy tastes all at once while leisurely relaxing in its cozy environment. And guess what: the cost is affordable and reasonable, which is yet another reason why you ought to visit this place.

Address 1: 16, Corner of Parami Road and West Maykha Road, Mayangone Township
Address 2: Near Inya Lake (near Tadarphyu Bus Stop), Kamayut Township
Address 3: No.77(C), Shin Saw Pu Road, Windsor Garden Housing, Sanchaung Township
Address 4: No.69, Waizayantar Road, (8)Ward, 1st Street, Industrial Zone
Tel: 09253042
Hours: 11 am – 10 pm

Spice Up 

Chinese cuisine (which is as spicy as it sounds), especially a known local favorite: Mala Xiang Guo, is served here. In this cozy restaurant, you can spend time with your friends and family and enjoy the delicacies. Needless to say, the service here is certainly top-notch with its attentive staff and the seafood here is something that truly tastes as good as it looks. And you certainly won’t miss the delicious desserts once you are there!

Address: No. 209, Parami Road, South Okkalapa Township
Tel: 09 429067393
Hours: 11 am – 9:30 pm

Number One Spicy & BBQ

Hot pot, BBQ, Mala Xiang Guo, seafood… you name it, Number One Spicy has them all. If you don’t wish to wait for long while you are there, you are recommended to call the restaurant in advance or you could even ask them to deliver to your house. Also, you can adjust the level of spiciness for your dishes in the way you prefer. In addition to its tasty food, the price is also fairly reasonable. 

Address: No. 46, Sanchaung Street, Sanchaung (North) Ward, Sanchaung Township
Tel: 09-775551688
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Gangnam Buffet

With its ingredients imported directly from South Korea and chefs trained by Korean chefs, Gangnam buffet has found its way into Yangon. The most popular items on the buffet includes Budaejiikae, Korean Pork BBQ, Korean Kimbap, Egg Roll, Topokki and Korean Salads. What’s more, here you can customize your own Budaejiikae pot: you can decide how spicy you want it to be, whether you want cheese or Korean Noodles in it and more!

Address: Maha Land Center, near Micasa Hotel, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township
Tel: 09 975589247
Hours: 11:30 am – 10 pm

Four Seasons Steamboat Restaurant

Try a Sichuan-style hotpot and enjoy the beautiful, yet simply decorated interior of the place. This place is, in fact, one of the most unique of hot pot restaurants in Yangon. You can choose four soup bases (including a really spicy one of course), there is a play area for young toddlers and from 6 to 8 pm, there is a Wine Free Flow where you can get both white wine and red wine. Also, the dessert you can get there is not only delicious, but also decorative. If you happen to be a hotpot lover, this is somewhere you definitely should not miss.

Address: No 18 , Waizayantar Road, Ward 6, South Okkalapa Township, Yangon
Tel: 09 45108 3777
Hours: 11 am – 10 pm

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Located on the 14th floor of the LOTTE Hotel, Toh Lim Chineses restaurant offers authentic Cantonese cuisine with a photograph view of Yangon and Inya lake together. Sophisticated, classic and modern — the restaurant sets in a foyer with small chambers titled in the names of China’s enormous districts.

We were offered to “Hong Kong” where you can emerge into the spectacular views of Inya lake in a private room. The starter was the Deep Fried Dragon Ball (US$ 6) — crispy, filled with chicken and comes with chili sauce and paste which was simple and savour.

The Steamed Shrimp with Three Color Dumpling (US$ 6) followed next, giving the full taste of shrimp in sweet flavor, each packed with veggies, lesser oil and mushy. Then the Fried Chicken with Garlic Sauce (US$ 11) was appetizing because of its crispy fried chicken with chillies and veggies. This one spices up slightly, but not rich which comes with a big plate at least for four people to delight.

One of the featured items of May is the Braised Dongpo Pork (US$ 16) that serves in a steamed pumpkin vessel. The imported Thai meat was cooked decent, soft served with fried mustard.

Here comes my favorite one, the Noodle Soup with Seafood and Vegetable in Rich Broth (US$ 13) filled up my tummy with yummy combination of soup and homemade noodles together with prawns, octopus, clams, mussels, mushrooms and veggies – flavourful!

For those who still needs of more savour, Toh Lim offers more of Chinese roasts, seafood options, vegetarian, set menus start from US$ 50 and moreover. Besides, enjoy the view while sipping your favorite glass of wine from their exclusive wine cellar.

Address: 82, Sin Phyu Shin Avenue, Pyay Road, 6½ Mile, Ward 11, Hlaing Township,
Yangon 11051
Contact: 01 935 1000
Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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Deeply Instagramable, the small two-storey café is styled like a classic Chinese teashop, with red walls, low tables, Chinese art on the walls and the prettiest selection of crockery you ever did see.The first thing that tempted me to visit Chinatown 125 Café was a picture of black charcoal dim sum on their Facebook page, however upon arriving I was told that they weren’t in stock – and neither were three other items I selected from the food menu. In the end I settled for a slightly strange order, made-up of the dishes from the menu that were available; Hong Kong orange chicken (3,500Ks), fried okra (2,300Ks), a brownie cheese cake (2,300Ks) and a hazelnut latte (3,500Ks).

The Hong Kong chicken was a bit confusing; although the dish tasted good, the neon orange sauce completely took the crispiness out
of the deep-fired chicken, rendering it a slightly soggy. On the other hand, the fried okra was superb with a light batter and well-balanced spicy dipping sauce that truly proved just what the kitchen was capable of.

But of course, the main attraction to visiting Chinatown 125 Café is the coffee – and rightly so. Not only was the hazelnut latte delicately flavoured, bringing out the nuttiness in the coffee beans, it was also decorated with a cute bit of latte art to show that real care had been taken too. To accompany my coffee the slice of brownie cheesecake was the ideal sweet treat.

While the staff who took my order were friendly, the service was a little haphazard with dishes taking up to 45 minutes to appear – and some not appearing at all until after a gentle reminder.

All told, would I recommend jumping in a taxi to visit Chinatown 125 Café at the first possible opportunity? Probably not. Would I recommend popping in for a coffee if you’re already in the area? Absolutely. Chinatown 125 Café may not have the fullest fridge or most attentive staff in Yangon, but it has charm and potential in abundance and given time and a support, the rest is sure the follow.

Café

အနော်ရထာလမ်း ရန်ကုန် Yangon Region MM

09 897 64633809 897 646338

Located in the busy Street of the  19th, Chinatown 125 Café 唐人街125咖啡 adopts a theme of ancient Chinese from lanterns to tea pots. The lower floor of the two storey building holds modernized coffee makers to let you enjoy your coffee under the red lantern lights. You can enjoy a nice view of the old part of china town from the upper floor.

Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Price Range

$$

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Sanchaung is famous for its eateries and beer stations; even more for Shan noodles and many street food stalls. Chinese restaurant Chuan Xiao Er is tucked away on Shin Saw Pu Road. Clean, bright and sparsely furnished with wooden benches and tables, Chuan Xiao Er is somewhere to head for those who are serious about eating.

But what it may lack in plush décor, it certainly makes up for in a mechanical android in a Chinese costume, robotically slicing a stack of fresh wheat into noodles with a sharpened knife-hand.

Naturally we had to try what the robot was so meticulously and mechanically chopping, so we ordered a bowl of the famous Floating Noodles with Chicken (4,000Ks) and a Sichuan Minced Pork Noodle (3,500Ks).

The former arrived exactly as we’d hopped, with chopsticks and noodles floating above the bowl, adding some show-stopping drama to a familiar dish. The minced pork noodle was also a great mix of spice and flavour, if sadly obeying the laws of gravity.

Our other options were Garlic Steamed Scallop with Vermicelli (1,000Ks each) and a hot Chinese Steamed Egg (4,000Ks). The scallops, saltwater clams were small but tasted great and the steamed egg was amazing, its sweet taste created without sugar and served with chicken broth.

Overall, the new experience of meeting a cooking robot was worth the trip to Sanchaung alone. As for seeing the famous floating noodles first hand – we won’t ruin the secret of the trick here – but why not order a bowl and see if you can work it out for yourself?

Address: 86B Shin Saw Pu Road, Sanchaung Township
Contact: 09 44373 9029
Opens 7am to 9pm

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Situated on A Shae Gone Street and led by a Chinese owner, the two-storey café has a relaxed and welcoming vibe and a spacious and light design.

The menu takes inspiration from every corner of the world, ranging from the
deeply Instagramable traditional Macau snack gai daan jai, the bubbling egg waffle as well as selection of coffees made with a wide variety of trendy contraptions.

Confusingly, the menu layout does little help you narrow down your dining choices. Teppanyaki and Japanese dishes are grouped together, while the Worldly Inspired Flavours sections seems to only include Asian dishes, which makes the Best of Asia section seemingly redundant.

But that aside, it’s a menu with plenty of options. Much of the menu is devoted to teppanyaki, a style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook dishes, so for my main dish, I chose teppanyaki noodles with black pepper sauce (3,500Ks). The giant pan-fried noodle plate arrived with carrots, radishes, corn, peas, mushrooms and a half-boiled egg and tasted fantastic.

I also ordered an iced German sweet peach and sea salt cream (3,400Ks). This turns out to be a mix of sweet and sour peach soda along with sea salt, white sugar, and cold whipping cream on top. It’s unique and visually very appealing.

As a side dish, I tried the crispy seafood dumplings (4,000Ks) that were filled with fish, squid, prawns and mussels came with sour bean sauce and lemon grass. They were crisp and packed with flavour.

To finish I couldn’t resist trying the Macau waffles with chocolate dip (3,000Ks). They were light and moreish and made all the more delicious by the chocolate sauce.

The temptation to try a selection of the other dishes, from all their various origins, was great but I managed to resist. Someday soon, I’m sure I’ll find myself there to work away from the office and then I’ll enjoy perusing the menu all day long.

Café

09 953 38808109 953 388081

Working House is a merged cafe and dining place with a wide choice for dishes mainly Taiwanese, and a few Japanese and Western. Their drinks menu highlights the sea salt cream ulong tea.

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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$$

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Kerry Hotel is a grand 16-story urban resort set on the bustling waterfront of Kowloon, a slice of ‘real life’ in Hong Kong with its wet markets and beer stalls. Natural daylight spills into the marble-laden lobby through a stunning floor-to-ceiling glass façade, a creation of interior designer Andre Fu. The 545 rooms are decorated with eucalyptus timber and glossy lacquered panels, while over 60 percent of them have exceptional views of Victoria Harbor and the Hong Kong Island skyline. There is so much to explore here, but guests will be forgiven for sprawling out on the bed and simply gaping at this view. Another great place to enjoy the vista is from the hotel’s Red Sugar bar, which has a red-bricked interior that harks back to the old Hung Hom Bay that surrounds it. The four Kerry restaurants take inspiration from around the world, but especially fun are the Big Bay Café with its interactive cooking stations and the Dockyard, a nine-kitchen layout serving regional and international dishes. More than 1,000 intriguing and probably quite expensive pieces of art adorn Kerry Hotel, which belongs to the Shangri-La Group. Also memorable are the outdoor heated pool and the impressive spa and sauna.

Exploring Kowloon
Outside Kerry Hotel are walkways snaking through gardens and a few steps beyond that Tsim Sha Tsui East shopping district which boats high street retailers, luxury brands, and the famous shopping street Nathan Road. The nearby Whampoa MTR Station nicely connects the hotel to the rest of Hong Kong though visitors have other transport options such as the ferry. On Kowloon’s public pier next to the Star Ferry terminal is the place to watch a nightly lights show which sees the skyline showered in rays of futuristic lights at 8pm. In the daytime take the classic hike up Lion Rock, which stands at 1,600 feet and offers a sweeping view of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. At ground level is the knick-knack labyrinth of Mong Kok, where you can find Ladies’ Market, a one-kilometer stretch of 100 stalls selling—you guessed it—ladies’ garments, along with other clothes and accessories. The night market Temple Street and the Goldfish Market are also worth visiting.

Night Fever
Start your night out in Hong Kong with a 45-minute evening harbor cruise aboard the Aqua Luna, a Chinese junk that slices through the waters to the rhythm of house beats. Guests sit back and sip on cocktails, enjoying the famed skyline from a different angle. The cruise departs from Central Pier 9 or Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 2.

Once it docks, head to Lan Kwai Fong (LKF), a square of streets packed with bars and happy hours that are garish and loud but too well-known not to check out. Within walking distance is another nightlife hotspot, Wan Chai, the old red light district that has sleazy bars and strip joints. Next to LKF is the classier Soho where the food is a little overpriced. But there are plenty of good bars to visit: Wooloomooloo rooftop bar in Wan Chai and the sunset spectacle of TST are among them.

Super Tram
One of the best ways to explore Hong Kong is by grabbing a seat at the front of a tram and just looking at everything that goes by in each neighborhood. Stop off at Sheung Wan for some dim sum from a traditional place outside Western Market, or Dim Sum Square for ease, or Lin Heung for excitement (prepare to battle Cantonese families and chase carts when they leave the kitchen). Bring a pal though, because there are lots of dishes to try. Of course, The Peak Tram is the touristiest, but it is still a good experience. The queue can be extreme so get there as early as you can, and take the Circle Walk while up there to see much of the island. Hike back down to Kennedy Town or Central, or even to the other side, to Aberdeen.

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