Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Burmese Food Guide: Where and What to Eat?


Vacation is incomplete without food. And whenever you travel to a new country, trying traditional food of that particular country is a must.
Myanmar food is famous for its spices such as the blend of Indian and Thai flavors; the Burmese food comes out as a delicious Asian delight.

Here is our list of 10 Myanmar dishes which are a must try when in Myanmar:

1.   Mohinga
Mohinga is another Burmese delicacy which is extremely scrumptious. It’s basically a bowl of rice noodles with a base of fish soup and topped with crispy fried fritters on the bowl.
National dish of Myanmar
Where to eat? Daw Phaw May Mohinga

2.   Burmese Fish Curry
 Burmese fish curry taste a little different from Indian or Thai curry however, it’s equally delicious. This dish is quite a fancy for the locals of Myanmar and the travelers as well and is served with side dishes such as boiled vegetables and dips making it a full meal.
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Burmese-style fish curry with noodles, mustard greens and duck eggs.
Where to eat? Star beam

3.   Khao Suey Thote
 Basically chicken noodles however the consistency is soupy which is known as Khao Suye in Myanmar. The Burmese food is made up of spicy coconut milk broth and boneless chicken which makes an unusual combination but tastes heavenly.
Khao Soi Curry Noodles. Delicious and addictive Burmese curry noodle soup with chicken.
Where to eat? Taing Yin Thar

4.   Sticky Rice with Shredded Coconut
This dish is an unusual blend of coconut and sticky rice which should be on your platter to tickle your taste buds. Giving a twist to the basic coconut curry, this Burmese dish is served with a hint of lemon flavor and fried corn sprinkled on sticky rice.
Sticky rice served in bowl
Where to eat? Mingala Bar Myanmar Restaurants

5.   Grilled Fish
The best grilled fish in Myanmar is available in the streets of Chinatown. It has a Smokey and spicy flavor of the grilled fish will make you crave for it even in your dream. With a dash of lemon, the seasoning of salt and pepper will just calm down your cravings for seafood
Baked Catfish
Where to eat? Shwe Mingalar Restaurant    

6.   Mala Hin
This is the perfect dish to try for the vegetarians as it gives the authentic Burmese cuisine with blend of spices. It’s a bowl of delicious gravy filled with veggies along with the spicy flavours will be a delectable meal for you
Mala Hin served in bowl
Where to eat: Yar Pyi Vegetarian Restaurant

7.   Laphet Thokh (Tea Leaf Salad)      
One can rejoice the taste of the crushed tea leaves along with crushed peanuts and fish oil while in Myanmar. A very popular local dish, the Laphet Thohk will give you the chance to taste salad in different way
Delicious serving of Laphet Thohk
Where to eat: Unique Myanmar Restaurant

8.   Nga Htamin (Shan-style Rice)
Nga Htamin is a version of Burmese food served as fried cooked rice with fish and turmeric along with a blend of various herbs and spice. With its spicy flavor, it is slided with garlic and pork rinds to add that crunch
Where to eat? Shan Yoe Yar Restaurant
Fancy platter of Nga Htamin

9.    Nan Gyi Thoke
This is another mouthwatering dish which is spaghetti in Myanmar and is served as a breakfast meal. To enhance the taste of the noodles, it is mixed with chicken curry and garnished with onion, scallions and beans as per the preference
Burmese Cuisine - Nan Gyi Thoke (History & Recipe)
Where to eat? Father’s office

10.                    Meeshay
It’s a specialty of Shan people living at the Eastern side of Myanmar; this Burmese dish is made up of rice noodles and pork. There are many variations to this dish, but the authentic Meeshay is served with pork, soup
Fancy platter of Meeshay
Where to eat? Aye Myit Tar  

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