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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Where
to eat? Aye Myit Tar
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