Review: Auntie VS Burmese Food 3 Days 46 Menus Episode 1

Hello everyone, I'm back! This time, I'm venturing into Myanmar to explore their bustling fresh markets. Let's see if the rumors of bland and oily Burmese food hold true!

Most Burmese people are very friendly. On this trip, we only encountered one taxi driver who inflated the price.

(Except for Grab Taxi) No cheating on change, no one pestering you to buy things.

The diverse ethnicities, including Indian, Chinese, Kachin, Rakhine, Shan, and Mon, contribute to the region's culinary diversity.

We were able to sample a wide variety of Burmese cuisine, and the prices were incredibly affordable. With just 5 baht, you could buy enough snacks to satisfy your hunger.

While some street food dishes may pose a moderate risk to hygiene.

No worries, I've tried it out for everyone already. Let's take a look!

Day One: Mingalarbar

Kyay Oh Ba Yin Restaurant

Coordinates: 16.7783689, 96.155141 (27th Street Alley, adjacent to Junction City Shopping Mall)

Established in 1968, Kyay Oh is a renowned restaurant that has been serving Burmese cuisine for over 50 years. The name "Kyay Oh," pronounced "Jay-Oh," refers to a specific type of Burmese noodle dish.

Every table is full, with people waiting outside the restaurant.

Ingredients: Black pepper, fish sauce, chili sauce, sugar-free pickled chili peppers.

English menu available. First, choose between a broth-based or dry version. Next, select your desired noodle and meat type.

Kyay Oh Soup --- Price: 3,000 Kyat (72 Baht)

[ Based on the approximate exchange rate of 1000 baht to 24 baht. ]

We choose Kyay Oh Soup with Vermicelli and Fish Balls.

The food at the other tables looks so much better than ours. 555

The dish features a generous amount of noodles, accompanied by a sunny-side-up egg, quail eggs, water spinach, and spring onions. A subtle hint of sesame oil adds a fragrant touch.

The broth was predominantly salty with a hint of sweetness. The fish balls differed from those found in our country, having a chewy texture similar to pork meatballs.

This dish resembles a clear, unsweetened version of "guay teow hoedeng" (a Thai noodle soup).

According to Hi Bear, it resembles Phuket's mee sua. After searching for images, it appears to be more similar. Let's trust Hi Bear on this one.

Grilled Pork Skewer Shop

Located on 27th Street, adjacent to Junction City Shopping Mall.

Just a few steps away from Kyay Oh Ba Yin restaurant, I came across a skewered pork stall. Auntie immediately rushed over and sat down smoothly.

This dish is Wet Thar Dote Htoe (ว๊าด ต้า โด โท), which translates to "Pork on a Stick".

The Burmese woman sitting next to me explained that…

Wet Thar = pork

Dote Htoe = stick

Boiled pork and offal until tender in a broth of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and vinegar. Cut into bite-sized pieces, skewer, and serve.

The way to eat is to sit at an empty seat. The vendor will serve the soup in a cup.

Diners can then select their preferred skewered pork and enjoy it. They can dip the pork in the communal broth, their individual dipping sauce, or enjoy it without dipping.

Be careful not to dip the skewer back into the sauce after taking a bite.

Pork skewers (approximately 12-15 skewers) --- Price 1000 JPY (24 THB)

Tender, braised pork, infused with a subtly sweet and savory broth, each bite bursting with flavor. Paired with a tangy dipping sauce, the sweet, spicy, and sour notes reminiscent of chili sauce with tamarind, perfectly balances the richness and eliminates any lingering offal aroma.

For those who prefer a spicier flavor, there are garlic and fresh chilies available nearby.

Please keep your hands, feet, and chin away from the hot pot table. If you accidentally touch it, you may be startled.

Pork Noodle Soup --- Price 1000 JPY (24 Baht)

After paying, I saw the table next to me order the same noodles. I sat down again, haha.

"Pointing to the vendor, I requested a plate of stir-fried noodles with cabbage and shredded carrots, seasoned with a sweet, salty, and savory flavor, reminiscent of my mother's home-cooked dish."

Smother the dish with tender, slow-cooked pork, similar to the skewered variety, and drizzle with a spicy, sweet, and sour chili sauce. It's delicious, I highly recommend it.

Golden Bell Tea Shop

Coordinates: 16.7793137, 96.1576974

Most Burmese people we encountered were friendly and polite. When serving food, they would use their other hand to touch their elbow.

This restaurant replaces the used glasses on the table with sparkling clean ones, leaving a trail of glistening water droplets.

The morning shop, the coffee shop here, but the Burmese people prefer tea to coffee.

Square aluminum drawer is a steamer for dim sum and steamed buns.

A charcoal stove under the drawer keeps the food warm at all times.

Hot tea + half a piece of Chinese pastry --- Price 1,200 JPY (29 baht)

The fragrant tea is delicious, sweetened with condensed milk.

Sweet red bean paste mooncake, low in sweetness, with a smooth, dense, and moist texture.

The dough has a single layer and does not separate into layers when bitten into, unlike the flaky pastries found in our country.

Aung Mingalar Shan Noodle Shop

Coordinates: 16.7835961, 96.1555899

The area offers a diverse range of food options, catering to those who want to experience local cuisine without venturing too far off the beaten path.

The fried tofu was sold out in the afternoon, it was very popular. Khao Raem Fuin is also available, but you have to come in the morning.

Thai papaya salad is also available for 2500 JAD (59 baht).

Flour Noodle with Beef Soup --- Price 3,500 JAD (83 baht)

The menu was so extensive that I was overwhelmed. In the end, I asked the staff for a recommendation and received a bowl of clear beef noodle soup.

Served with pickled vegetables and a spicy chili sauce.

The broth was intensely savory and fragrant with the essence of the meat, making it a delightful experience to sip. The meat was tender and chewy, while the tendons provided a satisfying crunch.

The soft noodles absorb the flavorful broth, unlike the chewy noodles we have at home.

Fried Dumpling --- 4,000 kip (95 baht)

Subtle salty and savory flavors, fragrant with spices and scallions. Served with a sour sauce and topped with shredded dried ginger.

Our local potstickers are different in that they come with a generous amount of oil.

The foreigners said it was very delicious. Personally, I feel that the taste of our local dumplings is more palatable. However, I like the shredded ginger in the dipping sauce. I will try to make it at home.

On the first day, the most popular flavors were salty and sour, with sweet being less popular. Some dishes contained a lot of oil, such as the dumplings.

Eat just enough to know, greet each other as a ceremony, tomorrow morning let's go to the market together.

Expenses

The first day's food expenses totaled 13,700 baht (325 baht per person), or 163 baht per person.

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