The Strand Cafe, Yangon

Located in the heart of downtown Yangon, Strand Hotel is a charming reminder of a bygone era that was elegant, relaxed and comfortable. The Strand Cafe located inside this old British colonial hotel is the perfect setting for a leisurely afternoon spent sipping tea or coffee while sampling a delicious array of bite-sized Burmese delicacies elegantly served in black lacquer tiffin. This is the best place to be if you want to escape the heat and bustle of Yangon.

The Strand or Strand Hotel was acquired by the Sarkies brothers, who also owned the famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore. It was in 1901 that Strand Hotel was opened to the public and it soon became one of the most luxurious hotels during the British colonial era. At present it is the only hotel left in Yangon of this period.

High Tea at The Strand Cafe is a must. They have two sets of menus, you can choose to have Classic (English) or Myanmar high teas. We'd rather tickle our taste buds and try something uniquely Burmese so we decided on the Myanmar High Tea Menu.

 

A taste of Burma in an old British colonial atmosphere.

 

Semolina Cake
Myanmar Wonton Stuffed with Rakhine Shrimps
Deep Fried Sticky Rice Balls Stuffed with Brown Bean Paste

Ginger-Infused Chocolate Bon Bons
Seasonal Fruit Jelly

Tea Leaf Salad (Laphet)

Deep Fried Banana
Seasonal Mushroom Tempura

 

Sago and Coconut Milk with Palm Sugar
Mutton Puff

Beautifully patterned British Colonial wallpaper featuring palm trees, elephants and pagodas.

The lobby 

Black and white photos around the walls show the heritage listed Strand Hotel throughout the years.  

The Strand Hotel maintaining its grandeur as a true historic and architectural landmark.

The Strand Cafe (Strand Hotel)
92 Strand Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)