Cuisine in Myanmar

Signature dishes

Mohinga

National breakfast noodle soup with rice vermicelli and catfish broth.

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Rice noodles, Catfish, Lemongrass, Chickpea powder, Banana stem

Lahpet Thoke

Traditional salad mixing fermented tea leaves with fried beans and nuts.

Region: Originated in Shan State
Main ingredients: Fermented tea leaves, Peanuts, Fried garlic chips

Ohn No Khao Swè

Chicken noodle soup with coconut milk base.

Region: Upper Myanmar
Main ingredients: Wheat noodles, Chicken, Coconut milk, Chickpea flour

Shan Noodles

Flat rice noodles with pork mince and tomato sauce.

Region: Shan State
Main ingredients: Rice noodles, Pork, Tomato, Scallion oil

Hin (Curry)

General term for Burmese-style curries cooked in oil and spices.

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Meat or fish, Onion, Garlic, Turmeric

Nanjitou

Fermented rice noodles with sour soup, a light meal.

Region: Mandalay
Main ingredients: Rice noodles, Chicken broth, Fermented bamboo

Guu Shauq

Grilled pork offal skewers with sweet and savory sauce.

Region: Yangon street stalls
Main ingredients: Pork offal, Palm sugar, Five-spice powder

Chap Chap Khao Swè

Mon fish curry noodle soup.

Region: Mon State
Main ingredients: Rice noodles, Fish, Dill, Lemongrass