Discover Burmese Cuisine
A crossroads cuisine blending Indian, Chinese, and Thai influences with fermented tea leaves and bold curries - Burmese food is a hidden gem. Let us help you discover your next Burmese dining adventure!
Tea Leaf Salad
Fermented tea leaves, crunchy nuts & lime
Mohinga
Catfish noodle soup, Myanmar's national dish
Ohn No Khao Swe
Coconut chicken noodle soup
Curries
Slow-cooked pork, chicken & fish curries
Popular Burmese Dishes
- Laphet Thoke (Tea Leaf Salad): Fermented tea leaves tossed with cabbage, tomatoes, fried garlic, and crunchy beans
- Mohinga: Catfish and rice noodle soup with lemongrass, banana stem, and crispy fritters
- Ohn No Khao Swe: Coconut chicken noodle soup, Myanmar's answer to khao soi
- Shan Noodles: Rice noodles with pickled mustard greens and pork or chicken
- Burmese Pork Curry: Slow-braised pork in a fragrant onion and turmeric curry
- Samusa Soup: Fried samosas simmered in a spiced lentil-vegetable broth
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burmese food known for?
Burmese (Myanmar) cuisine blends Indian, Chinese, and Thai influences, known for fermented tea leaf salad, catfish noodle soups, and rich, slow-cooked curries.
What is tea leaf salad?
Laphet thoke is Myanmar's signature dish - fermented tea leaves mixed with crunchy fried nuts, beans, cabbage, and tomatoes, tossed in a tangy lime dressing.
How do I find Burmese restaurants near me?
Use ChooseMy.Food and filter by Burmese cuisine. We'll show you restaurants serving mohinga, tea leaf salad, and traditional Myanmar curries in your area.
Is Burmese food spicy?
Burmese food is typically milder than Thai cuisine, with flavor built from fermentation, umami, and aromatics rather than heavy chili heat, though condiments can add spice.