Welcome to Yangon! MYANMORE is excited to share personal go-to spots for food, dining, and staying active in this new series for new comers. This is a first selection of daily favourites and places that make Yangon feel like home.
Food Markets
Stock your kitchen with the best local and imported goods:
- Master Cut: High-quality meats, both imported and local. Whether it’s minced meat for a hearty dish or a juicy steak, they’ve got you covered.
- Prime Cut: Your spot for sausages and cold cuts like Paris ham. Perfect for charcuterie nights or a quick sandwich.
- Pun Hlaing Vegetables Farm: Fresh, locally farmed vegetables that add a crisp, healthy touch to your meals.
- Marketplace Golden Valley: A one-stop shop for groceries, offering a wide range of fresh produce, imported goods, and pantry staples.
Restaurants
Yangon’s dining scene is diverse, offering everything from local flavours to international cuisine:
- Nth Degree: Craving Western comfort food? This is your place for burgers, pastas, and more.
- Shan Yoe Yar: Authentic dishes from Shan State, like fragrant noodle soups and tangy salads, full of local flavour.
- Melia: Their Friday Hotel Buffet is a treat, and the business lunch is ideal for a midday break. Plus an excellent Vietnamese restaurant. You will not get disappointed at Melia.
- SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge and Echo Fine Dining: For special occasions, these spots deliver exquisite meals in stunning settings.
- Shwe Sa Bwe: European-inspired lunch and dinner with a refined touch.
- Strand Hotel Bar and The Eravati Sule Grand Yangon: Step back in time with a heritage drink and soak in Yangon’s colonial charm.
- 12 Inya Bar: A quirky spot boasting an impressive whiskey collection, perfect for a fun night out.
Fitness & Health
Stay active and relaxed with these options:
- F45 Group Workouts: Fun, high-energy group sessions that make fitness feel less like a chore.
- Hotel gyms such as Melia and Novotel.
- Novotel Swimming Pool: Take a dip or unwind in their sauna for a refreshing break.
This is just the start of some Yangon favourites. Keep an eye out for more tips.