Burmese Cuisine

25 dishes · Community built

Burmese Dishes

#1

Laphet Thoke

A tangy fermented tea leaf salad with crunchy fried beans, nuts, and garlic.

#2

Shan Noodles

Rice noodles in a light tomato and pork broth from Myanmar's Shan State.

#3

Ohn No Khao Swe

Coconut chicken noodle soup, Myanmar's take on the region's beloved noodle soups.

#4

Htamin Jin

A tangy rice salad mixed with fermented fish and vegetables, popular in Myanmar's Shan and Inle regions.

#5

Mohinga

Myanmar's national dish — a fragrant catfish and lemongrass broth over rice noodles.

#6

Kaw Yay Kyaw

Crispy fried noodle nests topped with a savory pork and chickpea sauce.

#7

Burmese Pumpkin Curry

Pumpkin simmered in a turmeric and onion sauce until soft and lightly caramelized.

#8

Burmese Chickpea Tofu

A firm, silky tofu made from chickpea flour instead of soy, sliced and fried or served in salads.

#9

Danbauk

Saffron-tinted spiced rice cooked with meat, reflecting South Asian influence on Burmese cuisine.

#10

Falooda Burmese

A layered dessert drink with jelly, tapioca, and sweetened milk over ice.

#11

Burmese Fish Curry

Fish simmered in a turmeric and tomato-based curry sauce, mild and aromatic.

#12

Burmese Samosa Soup

Crumbled fried samosas simmered in a light, tangy vegetable soup, a distinctly Burmese fusion dish.

#13

Mont Lin Ma Yar

Fried lentil and rice batter dumplings, crisp outside and soft inside, often stuffed with quail egg.

#14

Nangyi Thoke

Thick rice noodles tossed with chicken, boiled egg, and crispy fried onions in a savory dressing.

#15

Kyauk Kyaw

A layered agar jelly dessert with coconut milk, pandan, and palm sugar, a Burmese sweet treat.

#16

Palata

A flaky, layered flatbread, pan-fried until golden, often served with curry or sweetened condensed milk.

#17

Kyay Oh

A clear noodle soup with pork, offal, and fish balls, seasoned with garlic oil and pickled mustard greens.

#18

Burmese Rice

Steamed rice cooked with a touch of oil and fried onion, the everyday base of a Burmese meal.

#19

Mont Baung

Steamed rice flour dumplings filled with palm sugar, a simple traditional Burmese sweet.

#20

Burmese Pork Curry

Pork slow-cooked in a rich, oil-heavy curry sauce with turmeric and shallots.

#21

Nga Htamin

Rice cooked with fish and turmeric, formed into a mound and served with condiments and crispy toppings.

#22

Pe Hin

A comforting Burmese lentil soup flavored with onion, garlic, and turmeric.

#23

Shwe Yin Aye

A cool, sweet dessert of coconut milk, tapioca pearls, jellies, and bread, served over crushed ice.

#24

Htoe Mont

A dense, chewy Burmese sticky rice cake studded with sesame and coconut, baked slowly.

#25

Mont Di

Thin rice noodles served with a fish-based sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and crispy shallots.

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