Are you a tourist or travelers…? Here is MUST try Myanmar traditional food and restaurants in Yangon. Even if you are Myanmar citizen, you must try these restaurants if you didn’t tasted yet.

Myanmar traditional food is common everywhere, with Mohinga especially popular. Depending on the state and region, though, the cooking styles can bring out local variants, with soup, curries and side dishes matched with cooked rice and attractive desserts.

Try some at: Feel
124 Pyidaungsu Yeik Thar Road, Dagon
09-402585322

Chin people live in the hilly northwest, where it’s very cold in winter. In all, 53 minorities are gathered under the Chin umbrella. Their food has a distinct taste, with no oil, no sweetener powder and different techniques. There are not many Chin restaurants in Yangon but Chin people in Yangon always gather at them for a taste of home. Try the sabuti.

Try some at: The Rih Lake
67(B) Dhammayone Street, near U Wisara Road and Myaynigone junction, Sanchaung
01-502761

Kachin people come from the northernmost part of Myanmar, in the valleys of snow-peaked mountains. Most of their traditional dishes are based on herbs and the cooking is very healthy. Many Kachin restaurants have appeared in Yangon in the last few years.

Try some at: Jane Phaw Myay
2(B) Kyun Taw Road, Sanchaung

Kayin, also called Karen, live in the eastern part of Myanmar, along the border area with Thailand, as well as in the Ayeyarwady delta. They are known for special soups, made without oil or sugar and using fresh leaves and roots. We haven’t found a wholly Kayin traditional restaurant in Yangon yet, but in the meantime you can find Kayin food at Padonmar restaurant.

Try some at: Padonmar
105-107 Kha-Yae-Bin Road, Dagon
01-220616, 09-73029973

Myeik food involves plenty of delicious seafood – understandable, given that it comes from the long stretch of coast in the country’s southernmost tip, spread along the Andaman Sea. Fried vermicelli is a popular choice, but don’t stop there – there’s much, much more to explore.

Try some at: Myeik Maung Taik
135 Dhammazedi Road, Bahan

Rakhine people live in the western part of the country, close to the Bay of Bengal. Their traditional curries are based on seafood, and most are spicy. There are many Rakhine restaurants in Yangon but Minn Lan is arguably the most famous.

Try some at: Minn Lan
16 Parami Road, Mayangone
09-5502459

Shan people come from the hills of northeast Myanmar. Their cuisine is known for sticky rice, noodles, tofu and sour vegetables, and many street-food vendors sell it, though to delve beyond the standards you’ll want somewhere with a fuller menu.

Try some at: Shan Yoe Yar
169 War Tan Street, Lanmadaw
01-22154

Wa people live in northern Shan State, in a self-governed area. They have their own style of cuisine, and in Yangon there’s only one restaurant to sample it.

Try some at: Ha Tai Wa
10 Aung Thukha Street, 5 Quarter, 9 mile, Mayangone
01-660376

Hey, do not forget to go and try your first taste of Myanmar traditional food and restaurants in Yangon before you read this post. Thanks!