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What to do and see in Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region: The Best Food Tours
Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is no longer the capital of Myanmar, but it has experienced a huge increase in tourism recently. Book early, as hotel rooms are sometimes hard to find! While you’re in town, the Shwedagon Pagoda, an immense, ancient Buddhist shrine, is a must-see—TripAdvisor travelers recommend visiting at sunrise or sunset.
Restaurants in Yangon (Rangoon)
1. Yangon Group Street Food & Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
What is the better way to explore the local culture than enjoy the authentic cuisine and sharing the meals with the native on one of the most bustling of the city? With this tour, you will be familiarized with the boulevards of Yangon with grand buildings from the colonial time. Next, passing through the Shwe Bon Thar road and browsing through all the shops and vendors selling a wide range of products. Then, we continue to China Town to indulge in even more shopping spree and enjoy the food on the road of this busy town.
Inclusions: Snacks, a tea or refresh drink, a beer at the end of tour
Exclusions: Drinks not mentioned, Food not mentioned, Air-conditioned vehicle, Gratuities, Not mentioned in Inclusions
Reviewed By flossknight66
From the moment I contacted Myanmar river cruises Chau Dinh :) could not have been more helpful. She was always quick to respond and very dedicated to helping me in any way. She organised the amazing Strand Cruise and later on most wonderful trip of Mandalay with ‘ Tommy’ as he called himself. She checked my flights when they were changed and was a constant reassurance if I had a question and a joy to work with and a credit to her company. The cruise was magical and staff were absolutely wonderful. The spoilt us and surprised us with treats I will definitely one back to Burma and the East and will be sure to
2. Morning Yangon Food Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join Morning Yangon food tour to experience the authenticity of Yangon and its people like local . Actually Yangon is the renowned street food destination and the local favorite dining district in Southeast Asia. On this early morning adventure, we bring to you discover the sophisticated flavors of Yangon’s 100 years old community that is rich with tradition & delicious food. Absolutely there are lots of thing to see and a large variety of foods to choose from . Additionally our two and half hours tour aims to help visitors unveil the secret of Yangon through its various tastes and fascinating tradition.
Inclusions: Local English Speaking Guide, Goode Choice of Myanmar Foods mentioned in the program, Bottled water
Exclusions: Hotel Transfer Services ( Available upon request), Other personal purchases
Reviewed By d0rianaj
We met our guide at Yangon Central Railway Station on platform 6. I think he should have met us in front of the station as we had other people helping us to get to Platform 6. He seemed to speak English well, but we soon discovered that he spoke so fast and mumbled which made it very hard to understand or even want to. We then took the train for 5 stops to see a local market. Our guide just walked in front of us with very little explanation. It was a very busy market but we had seen many markets like this around Myanmar. Then he took us to a local restaurant and we were served some traditional food. We were happy to experience some of the food but he didn’t explain whether it was safe too, so we asked and he mumbled a yes. While we were at the restaurant our guide spent his time on his mobile. After this we took a bus back to downtown Yangon. This was a awful experience. We weren’t sitting together and nothing was explained about the journey, it was filthy and people were pushing, spitting etc. Also it took an hour as we were mainly sitting in traffic. Would not recommend this tour at all. We are experienced traveller’s and have had many local guides, caught many local buses, and eaten at many local restaurants around Asia and the world and have enjoyed all of them. Unfortunately we did not enjoy this one !! We
3. Yangon Street Food Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Experiencing food is one of the most enjoyable things to do for travelers in Asia and it is no exception for Myanmar. Street food in Myanmar is something that acts as a quick snack for locals but is also a way to spend time with friends and enjoy conversation. But do you know where to find the best street dishes in Yangon on your own? Let’s explore Yangon street foods to taste at least 8 different types of snacks and hope that you find with us a perfect way to complete your culinary exploration of Yangon.
Inclusions: Food & Snacks, Bottled water and tea, Local guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
4. Yangon Evening Street Food and Market Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 87 reviews
Winding our way through downtown's historic and diverse neighborhoods we'll drop by some of our favourite food stalls, family owned eateries and a fascinating market. The perfect way to get a complete understanding of Yangon food culture with a knowledgeable guide!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting, Local guide, Dinner, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By plueke
A dear friend Alex gifted me with this online cooking class. I included my sister and her daughter and yesterday at this time, people in three countries cooked an amazing meal with Marc. We had fun together, learned a lot - and ended up with a delicious meal that we will surely make again! This is highly recommended for anyone who loves to eat and for those who want a break from Covid isolation ????
5. A Burmese Tale - Yangon Food Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 9 reviews
Kick off from the central Mahabandoola Garden where your guide will take you to the first stop – grilled fish barbequed over hot charcoal and served with lime and tamarind dipping sauces. As you amble up through the backstreets of Old Yangon on your tour, you’ll dive into a famous noodle house famed for its authentic dishes from Shan province. You’ll start to see a marked difference in the dishes as you enter Yangon’s Little India. En route though the bustling neighborhood, you’ll make several stops to try hot, lightly spiced samosas, crisp dosas best dipped into a variety of pickles and curries and a famed Bengali sweet shop. Your next stop on our Yangon tour is Chinatown, a vibrant district with a fascinating history. It’s not short of places to eat, but not all are made equal. You’ll make stops at old Chinese bakeries, 3rd generation soup houses, a lively tea house for bao buns and springs runs and much more. End with cold Myanmar beer and barbecued skewers along the famed 19th street. *Sorry veggies, this one isn’t for you. We’re working on a meat-free Yangon tour which we hope to launch soon. **Vendors take time off too, so we can’t promise every Yangon food tour will be the same. Fear not, the night will always be packed with good stuff.
Inclusions: 4-hour guided Yangon street food tour , Explore both Little India and Chinatown , Food and drinks, Fully licensed (and foodie) guide , Refreshing Burmese drinks and bottled water , Tastings of the best dishes in the city , Yangon food tour limited to just 8 exclusive guests each day
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks and items of a personal nature are not included.
Reviewed By HiltonY3
What a fabulous night we had, surprises around every corner, so much incredible food and such a brilliant guide. Matthew answered all of our questions with enormous knowledge and patience. Highly recommended this tour early in your holiday to get the layout of the city Thanks Matthew we had the best time
6. Yangon Evening Food Tour and trishaw ride
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
This tour is great if you want to spend an evening getting to know the city and its food scene. Lead by our expert food guide, you will discover more about the local culture through food. Exploring the city by rickshaw will let you see more of impressive view of downtown Yangon than is possible while working.
Inclusions: Local English Speaking Guide, Trishaw riding with local driver, Tasting foods & snacks, A farewell draught beer & BBQ, Bottled water
Exclusions: Private Transportation, Personal Purchases
Reviewed By d0rianaj
We met our guide at Yangon Central Railway Station on platform 6. I think he should have met us in front of the station as we had other people helping us to get to Platform 6. He seemed to speak English well, but we soon discovered that he spoke so fast and mumbled which made it very hard to understand or even want to. We then took the train for 5 stops to see a local market. Our guide just walked in front of us with very little explanation. It was a very busy market but we had seen many markets like this around Myanmar. Then he took us to a local restaurant and we were served some traditional food. We were happy to experience some of the food but he didn’t explain whether it was safe too, so we asked and he mumbled a yes. While we were at the restaurant our guide spent his time on his mobile. After this we took a bus back to downtown Yangon. This was a awful experience. We weren’t sitting together and nothing was explained about the journey, it was filthy and people were pushing, spitting etc. Also it took an hour as we were mainly sitting in traffic. Would not recommend this tour at all. We are experienced traveller’s and have had many local guides, caught many local buses, and eaten at many local restaurants around Asia and the world and have enjoyed all of them. Unfortunately we did not enjoy this one !! We
7. Yangon morning food tour with train ride
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 11 reviews
Taking circle train ride in Yangon is one of the must do activities while you travel to Yangon Burma. Especially Riding the Circle Line train provides a window into the daily routine of the Myanmar people away from the commercial center of the country. Then we combine this with a chance to tasting traditional foods during the tour.
Inclusions: Local English Speaking Guide, Circular Train Ticket, City bus fees, Tasting Traditional Snacks & Foods, Bottled water
Exclusions: Items not mentioned in the program, Other Personal Purchases
Reviewed By d0rianaj
We met our guide at Yangon Central Railway Station on platform 6. I think he should have met us in front of the station as we had other people helping us to get to Platform 6. He seemed to speak English well, but we soon discovered that he spoke so fast and mumbled which made it very hard to understand or even want to. We then took the train for 5 stops to see a local market. Our guide just walked in front of us with very little explanation. It was a very busy market but we had seen many markets like this around Myanmar. Then he took us to a local restaurant and we were served some traditional food. We were happy to experience some of the food but he didn’t explain whether it was safe too, so we asked and he mumbled a yes. While we were at the restaurant our guide spent his time on his mobile. After this we took a bus back to downtown Yangon. This was a awful experience. We weren’t sitting together and nothing was explained about the journey, it was filthy and people were pushing, spitting etc. Also it took an hour as we were mainly sitting in traffic. Would not recommend this tour at all. We are experienced traveller’s and have had many local guides, caught many local buses, and eaten at many local restaurants around Asia and the world and have enjoyed all of them. Unfortunately we did not enjoy this one !! We
8. Evening Yangon Street Food Tour
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the backstreets of Yangon as they come alive in the evening Enjoy the best Taste of some Myanmar Traditional foods or snacks Experience the living culture of Yangon and its rich history while walking
Inclusions: The best choice of traditional snacks , local tea, vegetable BBQ and local draught beer., Bottled water, English Speaking Guide
Exclusions: Private transportation, Other personal expense
Reviewed By mcflyp2020
We booked this tour 2 weeks before the tour date and we were really looking forward to it. What a disappointment! We attempted to get it touch with our guide/the tour operator many times using the information available on our tickets and on trip advisor without success. We just wanted to reconfirm our tour, get in touch with our guide and ask a few questions in order to be prepared. We wrote several emails and tried to call many times but no one ever answered us. In good faith, we still showed up at the meeting point on the due date... we waited... and waited... no one ever showed up. The phone number isn’t being answered to and no one answers the email, we felt cheated. We are fortunate enough to be staying in a hotel with an amazing staff who are currently trying to help us getting our money back... to be continued...
9. Delicacies of Yangon Morning Tour
Where: YANGON ‘Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma). A mix of British colonial architecture, modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas define its skyline making it visually intriguing. Its famed Shwedagon Pagoda, a huge shimmering pagoda complex, draws thousands of pilgrims annually. Despite not being the capital of Myanmar, this moved to Nay Pyi Taw in 2005, Yangon remains the cultural and commercial heart of Myanmar. The city has an eclectic range of museums, art galleries and markets, in which you can take in Myanmar culture. A trip to Scott Market will heighten your bartering skills and immerse you in the local flavor of a developing and engaging city’.
Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation from and to your hotel, English speaking tour guide, Meals as stated in your itinerary, 01 Bottle of water per person, Government tax
Exclusions: Other drinks & refreshments not stated, Personal expenditure, Tips, Travel insurance, Shopping
Reviewed By mjm056
I am playing catch up as I haven't been here in quite a while,In 2016/2017 my partner and I travelled to Myanmar having a 3 week custom private tour. The Team at Tour East were excellent, Not only did everything go as planned the guides provided in each area were extremely knowledgeable and made suggestions re our itinerary to compliment what was already planned. Balloons over Bagan was probably a highlight however the while trip over something for all the senses and the people we met were wonderful.
10. Yangon Morning Market and Food Tour
This 4 hours will let you discover the two big local markets of Yangon: Thiri Mingalar market and Bogyoke Market. This is an adorable combination tour of active market visits, local foods and culture of the city.
Inclusions: Local English Speaking Guide, Transfer and drop services between destinations, Tasting Local Foods mentioned in the program, Bottled water
Exclusions: Personal Transportation, Personal Expenses
Reviewed By d0rianaj
We met our guide at Yangon Central Railway Station on platform 6. I think he should have met us in front of the station as we had other people helping us to get to Platform 6. He seemed to speak English well, but we soon discovered that he spoke so fast and mumbled which made it very hard to understand or even want to. We then took the train for 5 stops to see a local market. Our guide just walked in front of us with very little explanation. It was a very busy market but we had seen many markets like this around Myanmar. Then he took us to a local restaurant and we were served some traditional food. We were happy to experience some of the food but he didn’t explain whether it was safe too, so we asked and he mumbled a yes. While we were at the restaurant our guide spent his time on his mobile. After this we took a bus back to downtown Yangon. This was a awful experience. We weren’t sitting together and nothing was explained about the journey, it was filthy and people were pushing, spitting etc. Also it took an hour as we were mainly sitting in traffic. Would not recommend this tour at all. We are experienced traveller’s and have had many local guides, caught many local buses, and eaten at many local restaurants around Asia and the world and have enjoyed all of them. Unfortunately we did not enjoy this one !! We
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