Myanmar, the Golden Land, captivates with thousands of ancient temples in Bagan, the shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda, and rich Buddhist heritage. From bustling Yangon to serene Inle Lake, experience authentic Southeast Asian culture largely unchanged by mass tourism.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Myanmar through its food.
Yangon Street Food Night Walk
Evening walking tour through downtown Yangon and Chinatown covering mohinga fish noodle soup, 19th Street BBQ alley skewers, Shan noodles, and Myanmar tea house culture. Groups of 6-10 with local foodie guides.
Bogyoke Market Morning Food Tour
Guided morning tour through Bogyoke Aung San Market's food section sampling pickled tea leaf salad (lahpet thoke), freshly made naan from Indian vendors, tropical fruit, and sticky rice sweets prepared by market stallholders.
Chinatown Food Crawl, Yangon
Deep dive into Yangon's Chinese quarter from 19th Street through Anawrahta Road covering Yunnanese rice noodle shops, dim sum, Chinese-Burmese hybrid dishes, and finishing with cold Myanmar Beer and BBQ skewers.
Mandalay Street Food Discovery
Morning food walk through Mandalay's markets and street stalls covering mont di noodles, traditional mohinga, Chinese flatbreads, and the unique mont lone yay paw dumplings in coconut soup.
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Myanmar's food scene.
Street food tours
Evening street food crawls through Yangon and Chinatown covering signature dishes from 19th Street BBQ to mohinga noodle stalls
Market tours
Guided morning market tours of Bogyoke in Yangon or Nyaung U in Bagan with food tastings of local specialities
Restaurant tours
Curated multi-stop dinners visiting 2-3 restaurants from family Burmese eateries to more refined spots in a single evening
Specialty tours
Thematic tours focused on Chinatown dim sum, Shan noodle variations, or Indian-Burmese Muslim cuisine (hallal) in Yangon
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Myanmar home with you.
Feel Myanmar Cooking Class
Highly rated cooking class in Yangon teaching mohinga preparation, tea leaf salad dressing, and Burmese tofu curry from scratch with a market visit included beforehand to source fresh ingredients.
Inle Heritage Cooking School
Cooking class at Inle Lake focusing on Shan State specialities including tofu noodle soup, tomato salad with peanut dressing, rice dishes with herbs, and traditional Shan desserts. Set in an open-air kitchen beside the lake.
Mandalay Home Cooking Experience
Home cooking class hosted by a Mandalay family, beginning with a visit to Zegyo Market before preparing three classic dishes in a traditional kitchen. Includes a family-style lunch eating together with your hosts.
DIY self-guided food tour
Self-guided food route through central Yangon touching the key stops of Burmese culinary culture in a single morning or evening
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Stop 1: Tea house breakfast — order mohinga (fish noodle soup) and sweet milk tea at any local tea house on Anawrahta Road
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Stop 2: Bogyoke Market — sample lahpet thoke (tea leaf salad) at market stalls
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Stop 3: 19th Street Chinatown (from 5 PM) — BBQ skewers and Myanmar Beer at communal outdoor tables
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Stop 4: Indian quarter near Mahabandoola Park — fresh naan and samosas from Indian Muslim vendors
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Stop 5: Night market near Sule Pagoda — sticky rice sweets and deep-fried snacks at mobile stalls after dark
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Mohinga — rice noodle soup in fish broth with crispy fritters — is Myanmar's national breakfast dish; best eaten before 9 AM at local tea houses
Lahpet thoke (pickled tea leaf salad) is Myanmar's most unique dish — try it at Bogyoke Market or Feel Myanmar Food restaurant
19th Street in Chinatown is unmissable for evening BBQ: arrive after 5 PM, pick skewers from the display, and cold Myanmar Beer is added to your table
Avoid ice in drinks at basic street stalls; bottled water is the safest option
Shan noodle soup (Shan khao swe) is lighter and more subtle than mohinga — excellent breakfast option in the east of the country
Street food hygiene is generally good at busy stalls with high turnover; choose places with lots of local customers
The traditional tea house culture is central to Burmese social life — ordering tea and snacks is a great way to observe everyday life
Tofu in Shan State is made from chickpea flour and has a completely different texture to regular tofu — try it in noodle soups around Inle Lake