Where to Eat in Dawei: The Best Restaurants and Bars

March 14, 2018 Natalie Tallman

Dawei (Burmese: ထားဝယ်မြို့; MLCTS: hta: wai mrui., pronounced [dəwɛ̀ mjo̰]; Mon: ဓဝဲါ, [həwài]; Thai: ทวาย, RTGS: Thawai, pronounced [tʰā.wāːj]; formerly known as Tavoy) is a city in south-eastern Myanmar and is the capital of the Tanintharyi Region, formerly known as the Tenasserim Division, about 614.3 km (381.7 mi) south of Yangon on the northern bank of the Dawei River. Population (2004 estimate), 139,900. It is at 14.09°N 98.20°E. Dawei is a port at the head of the Dawei River estuary, 30 km (18.6 mi). from the Andaman Sea. As a result, the city is prone to flooding during the monsoon season. "Dawei" is also the name of one of Myanmar's 135 ethnic minorities.
Things to do in Dawei

1. Dream Journey

661, Pakhoku Kyaung Street, Myout Ywer Township, Dawei, Myanmar Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$39 +95 9 500 7091
Excellent
39%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 43 reviews

Dream Journey

We serve local organic coffee. We have motorbike for rent and we provide free tourist map.

Reviewed By Moraira - UK

We came here for coffee and cakes. Well actually I came for the Iced Avocado Coffee and cake, much lauded on TripAdviser, but "We have no Avocados" greeted me.
Undeterred we settled for coffee and cake - you can choose your cake in the cafe by pointing. Both we had were very good as was the coffee.
The outside eating area is a bit basic by western taste, but I appreciate that their main clientèle is local, who are happy with it

2. Princess Pearl

572 Ye Yeik Thar Street, Dawei, Myanmar Outdoor Seating, Seating, Takeout, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Bar, Asian, Pub Dinner +95 59 21 780
Excellent
17%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 23 reviews

Princess Pearl

Reviewed By Rpb77

We arrived to Dawei after a horrific 16 hour train journey from Moulmein in the north.
Four of us got a taxi from the train station and asked the driver to take us someplace moderately priced.
Everywhere seemed booked up, he eventually took us here. My friend hoped out of the taxi to check it out, only to return 3 minutes later shaking his head.
We continued looking to no avail.
We returned to here and booked 4 rooms for 1 night.
No A/C in any of our rooms, just a fan. We had to share a communal shower room and toilet area.
The room was basically a box room, zero storage, a bed and a tiny table.
I paid around £12 for the night.
We were happy to move on to the nearby coastal town the next day.

3. Monday's

Arzarni Road, Dawei, Myanmar Takeout American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Dinner, Drinks +95 9 777 263312
Excellent
91%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 39 reviews

Monday's

Fresh and simple

Reviewed By Vicki F

After months of just eating fried noodles and fried rice these burgers were just perfect. Especially, the wedges were really good. Staff was super friendly and helped us looking for our key that fell into a hole in the ground. Totally recommended! Ps. The price is really good as well!

4. Tavoy Kitchen

No.234 Payar Road & Yae Road, Dawei 14011, Myanmar Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast +95 9 45519 2525
Excellent
77%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 76 reviews

Tavoy Kitchen

Reviewed By itsWindy - San Francisco, CA

We got into Dawei late after a long travel day and were looking for a healthy dinner. My friend is vegan, and Tavoy Kitchen was the perfect answer. Such delicious food, from a simple salad to a variety of spicy noodles to fruit shakes and coffees. This is a caring family affair.
Big bonus: we noticed the Go-Myanmar travel hub sign and wound up having them book a driver for us to explore Dawei Peninsula (the marvelous C Thu), van tickets, and an airline ticket. Appreciate the great advice and help.

5. Smile Journey Restaurant

No.146 Myoke Thit 4 Street | Restaurant, Dawei 60101, Myanmar Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff Burmese, Seafood, European, Asian, Thai Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner HK$16 - HK$31 +95 9 45190 0775
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 5 reviews

Smile Journey Restaurant

Smile Journey Restaurant Dawei, Welcome to Dawei Myanmar. Happy & Smile /Food & Bevarage. . :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) No.146. Myoke Thit (4)Str, Well Kyoun Qtr, Dawei, +95 9 45190 0775

Reviewed By travellingsalesperso - Sydney, Australia

We visited this restaurant as a group of 6. A table had been reserved for us and was immaculately set and waiting for us.
When the food was served we were delighted with the quality and taste. The Green Chicken Curry was the best we have ever had.
A venue well worth visiting for the food as well as knowing the restaurant is clean.
The owner is the Chef who has worked in Thailand and has set up a fantastic business.
We will be back in October for another feast.

6. Soe Myat Mon Hot Pot

373 San Chi Road, Dawei, Myanmar Asian, Thai, Burmese HK$16 - HK$31 +95 9 45480 0176
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Soe Myat Mon Hot Pot

We are a Thai-Burmese Restaurant run by a local group of friends. We serve Hot Pot with seafood, meat, fresh vegetables and home made green dips. We too have single dishes and all kinds of salad. Esp. the raw prawn is loved among our customers. The Menu has images to point at for your convenience. Lovers come here for a dinner for two and foreigners love the not too spicy but fresh food.

Reviewed By Ben F - Melbourne, Australia

Great hotpot with a Myanmar twist. Choose from red meat, chicken or seafood for the hotpot. Salad for the hotpot comes with all the meat choices. The side salads are also good. The standout amongst much good food are the sashimi prawns (pictured). If you havent tried them before, try them here. Very fresh and finished with a beautiful green sauce.

7. Zayar Htet San Restaurant

Niban Road, Dawei, Myanmar +95 59 23 902
Excellent
0%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
16%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 6 reviews

Zayar Htet San Restaurant

Reviewed By smudge54England - England

Stayed at the hotel and ate in this restaurant for 2 nights on our travels from Thailand to Yangon. First night was poor, gave up waiting for our meal and returned to our room, second night a distinct improvement in both food and service. "Restaurant" has a very austere feel to it, lacks any warmth or hospitality. Purely functional as an eating experience.

8. Ya Tha Sone Cafe

55 Myotwin Road, Dawei, Myanmar Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Waitstaff Cafe, European, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Brunch HK$16 +95 9 968 291318
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

Ya Tha Sone Cafe

Our little bakery well known for it's lemon-cheese-cake and banana-cake besides the chocolate cake and our version of German Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. All cakes are freshly made and taste best together with a mug of filter coffee or a fresh fruit juice. Start your day here or come for a sweet afternoon treat.

Reviewed By JinYangon - London, United Kingdom

Really friendly owner making good western style cakes and some more original creations. Various styles of cheese cakes, a delicious caramel flan style cake or tea/coffee/juices. A great spot if you are in the mood for sthg sweet! Apparently you can get lasagna but you need to order in advance.

9. Bamboo garden

Shwe Wei Thiri Yin Pyin Pat Street | Nearly Dawei Golf Club, Dawei 31533, Myanmar Reservations, Seating Seafood, Fast Food, Asian Breakfast, Dinner HK$16 95776090239
Excellent
76%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Bamboo garden

Nice and very good restaurant for you

Reviewed By Ben F - Melbourne, Australia

Great dinners, great coffee and great service - in the best setting in Dawei. The best option for dinner is the hotpot - amazing grilled meat and seafood served alongside hotpot vegetables and noodles. Consistently one of the best in town.

10. Oh Dee Thai Kitchen

679 Pakokku Rd, Dawei, Myanmar Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +95 9 510 8450
Excellent
78%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Oh Dee Thai Kitchen

Reviewed By Program_monkey - Denver, Colorado

We went here because of the sign in front with pictures of food on it. When we sat down they told us they did not have a menu in English, so we ordered Pad Thai, the first thing remembered from the pictures on the sign in front! (The board on the wall with the drink menu on it was in English) Service was fast and the pad Thai came with dishes of sugar, dry chili, fish sauce, and fresh chilis. The portion was enough to fill me up and tasted good. We also ordered a strawberry smoothie. It didn't taste or appear to be fresh strawberries (probably syrup), but it was still good and refreshing. They had a proper-looking coffee grinder, so I bet there coffee is pretty good (but didn't try it). I would eat here again.

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