Burmese Food

A photo essay of Burmese food and markets taken during our visit to Myanmar. Burmese cuisine sits at the intersection of Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Chinese food. Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats.

Market Vendor with Thanaka Cheeks - Bagan, Burma
Taken at the Mani Sithu market in Nyaung-U (Bagan) in Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Bagan. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Food, Streetside Soup - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
Tofu, noodles and fresh herbs form the base of a soup served on the streets of Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar). ..We enjoyed endless snacks of street food like this...and never became ill. Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Mother and Daughter at Toungoo Market - Burma
Selling herbs at the fresh market in Toungoo, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Food, Street Crepes - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
Tomatoes, chickpeas, cabbage and spices fill a simple crepe on the streets of Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)...A perfect late afternoon snack. Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Food, Barbecue Street - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
An array of meats and vegetables on the barbecue streets in Rangoon's Chinatown (between Mahabandoola and Anawrahta Streets). Pick your skewers, order a cold Myanmar draft beer and enjoy your dinner at a makeshift table on the street. Taken in Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Fresh Greens, Nam Pan Market - Inle Lake, Burma
Taken at Nam Pan market at Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Inle Lake. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Street Soup Stand - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
A vendor grabs a handful of noodles for spicy noodle soup on the streets of Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Food, Grilled Okra and Broccoli - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
Spicy, grilled okra and broccoli make for a delicious and light dinner on the barbecue streets of Rangoon's Chinatown between Mahabandoola and Anawrahta Streets.Taken in Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Flan - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
As you walk towards Sule Paya in Rangoon (Yangon), follow the coffee smell to this hole-in-the-wall cafe on Sule Paya Road with delicious sweet coffee and melt-in-your-mouth flan with a perfect brown crust on top. Two coffees and a flan cost a grand total of $0.80. Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Food, Spicy Noodles - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
A bowl of fresh noodles doused with a spicy sauce, fresh herbs, and crushed nuts sided with pickled vegetables...Taken on the streets of Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Chickens - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
Buckets of skinny and chubby chickens on offer at Theingyi Zei market in Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Smoked Bat Vendor - Bagan, Burma
We politely declined this smiling vendor's offer to try one her smoked bats. They looked remarkably similar to mice and didn't seem to have much meat on them. Wonder if it tastes like chicken. Taken at the Mani Sithu market in Nyaung-U (Bagan) in Burma (Myanmar). Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Vegetable Market Scene - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
A colorful display at Theingyi Zei market in Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Street Food - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
Samosas, fried noodles, shrimp, tofu, chickpeas and fresh vegetables make up a street food stand in Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Cauliflowers, Mann Thida Market - Mandalay, Burma
A stack of beautiful cauliflower at the Mann Thida Market in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Vegetable Basket - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
Okra, limes, Asian eggplants, tomatoes, chilies and beans make up a colorful display at the Theingyi Zei market in Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Food, Samosa Soup - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
Crushed samosas, broth, herbs, bean sprouts and other toppings make up this unusual and tasty soup on the streets of Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Theingyi Zei Vegetable Market - Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar)
An overflowing vegetable stand at Theingyi Zei market in Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Rangoon (Yangon) and Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Mandalay Chapati Stand - Burma (Myanmar)
Known locally only as "The Chapati Stand" this place sets up on the sidewalk at the corner of 82nd and 27th Streets in Mandalay (Burma) every evening around 5 PM. ..The chapatis are made fresh and come to the table piping hot. Accompany them with some dal (lentil curry) and vegetable curry for just a few dollars. We returned almost every night. Highly recommended. Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Food, Vegetarian Feast - Bagan, Burma
We were invited to share lunch at the house of local in Bagan, Burma (Myanmar). Steamed vegetables, tofu, potatoes and a delicous tomato and peanut salad. Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Stack of Chapatis - Mandalay, Burma
Taken at the Chapati Stand on the corner of 82nd and 27th Streets in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Food, Fried Broad Bean Fritters - Mingun, Burma
A snack of broad beans fried with herbs serve as a quick snack on a hot day in Mingun, Burma (Myanmar). Perfect with a cold beer. Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Baskets of Vegetables at Kalaw Market, Burma
Endless greens, tomatoes, potatoes and more at the main market in Kalaw, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Chilies and Potatoes Bagan Market - Burma
A smiling vendor presides over chilies and potatoes at the Mani Sithu Market in Nyaung-U (Bagan) in Burma (Myanmar). Read more about our visit to Bagan. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Food, Taster Plate - Mandalay, Burma
A variety of Burmese dishes at Green Elephant restaurant in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). Read more about Burmese cuisine with Top 15 Burmese Eats. © www.uncorneredmarket.com