How to Have the Best Cuisine Experience in Myanmar

 Food journeys that you can undertake when you are in Myanmar are not just for your taste buds, but also your souls. The Myanmar food culture has always been so underrated, but that doesn't mean that there's nothing you can enjoy about it. Myanmar is one of the countries where you find many regional variations of the same food, and you will love each of these versions. Know what to eat for your meals in Myanmar in this article, and thank it later for every piece of information.

The overview

In most of the local delicacies of Myanmar, often listed on sites such as The Dine And Wine, you find a great blend of Thai, Indian and Chinese cuisine influences, but this blend cannot be so well found in other cuisines for sure. They use locally-grown produce as their main ingredients most of the time, and the result is always an awesome dish that's a perfect balance of texture and flavour. Yes, Myanmar also has its main 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and, in addition to that, they have the evening snack moments if they feel like taking one.

Breakfast

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It will be a pleasant surprise for you when you visit Myanmar to see that this country wakes up so early! Most of the shops and restaurants are open from 6.00 in the morning, and the locals generally take breakfast from outside. To serve them, every street and the town has tea shops and street stalls, so finding the perfect dish for your breakfast will not be a huge problem here. They often enjoy mohinga (a noodle soup) for their breakfast or else they opt for rice or noodles (often served with sub-dishes such as meat or fish curry). You also find Indian food types such as naan or paratha at these shops, and you can enjoy them if that's what your taste buds demand.

Lunch

Lunch is an important meal for the locals. So, they often opt for a heavy meal that consists of rice. Rice is served with many other curries, and these curries have garlic, tomato mixed oil, and other spices in general. The side dishes that you normally receive for lunch include boiled vegetables, fish paste, vegetable salads, and sometimes meat. Some also are in the habit of tasting a soup right before they try the main meal.

Dinner

If you ever get a chance to spend a day with a Myanmar local, you will be surprised to observe that they take their dinner so much early and end the day peacefully. Most of the families have rice and curry even for dinner, and you will also get used to this tradition sooner when in Myanmar. If you are in a remote area, you will almost have no options of restaurants to opt for, but this culture is a little different in cities such as Yangon and Mandalay. If you want to explore an authentic food experience in the night in the city, you can also head to a 'beer station' and enjoy barbecue items while sipping a cold beer at a very reasonable price. If you are a vegetarian, they also have good options for you.

The evening snack

Tea time in Myanmar means somewhere at around 3.00 in the evening. It's a break from whatever someone is doing and opting for a samosa or a pancake done in the true Myanmar style. Those who are health- conscious opt for tropical fruits, and they believe this snack is what keeps them energetic till they have their dinner.