Savouring the Golden Land: Secret Tables in Myanmar
In Yangon, Myanmar’s former royal capital turned creative crossroads, food tells a story as layered as the city itself. Colonial facades, golden pagodas, tea shops filled with conversation — and, increasingly, thoughtful restaurants that reinterpret tradition while honouring local ingredients.
Through Secret Tables by Secret Retreats, we highlight independent restaurants that embody place, personality, and purpose. These are not just dining rooms — they are expressions of community, craft and culinary curiosity.
In Myanmar, our Secret Tables celebrate Yangon’s evolving food culture — refined yet relaxed, rooted yet forward-looking.
🍽️ What Are Secret Tables?
Every destination in Asia has restaurants known only to locals or the truly curious — places that don’t just serve food but tell stories. Secret Tables are locally cherished, sustainably minded, independent restaurants selected by Secret Retreats for travellers seeking more than just a meal — they offer memorable culinary encounters rooted in community, seasonal ingredients and inspired creativity.
In Myanmar, our Secret Tables showcase the city’s evolving gastronomic energy while honouring deep culinary roots — from elevated modern kitchens to refined yet soulful dining
SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge
Lakeside Dining with Heart
Set beside the calm waters of Inya Lake, SEEDS offers one of Yangon’s most charming dining settings. Relaxed yet polished, refined yet welcoming, it is a place where guests linger — for conversation, for sunset reflections, for beautifully prepared food that feels both thoughtful and sincere.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Felix Eppisser and Lucia Eppisser, SEEDS reflects their shared vision of warm hospitality and ingredient-led cuisine. With backgrounds shaped by European culinary traditions and years in Myanmar, the couple have created a dining space that feels personal rather than performative — elegant without being formal.
SEEDS is not about rigid fine dining rituals. Instead, it focuses on seasonal ingredients, careful technique, and graceful presentation without stiffness. European culinary influences meet local Burmese produce, creating menus that feel contemporary while remaining grounded in place.
The experience here is as much about atmosphere as cuisine. Dine al fresco beneath trees, choose an intimate lakeside table, or gather friends for a long, convivial evening. It is understated sophistication — effortless and warm.
ECHO Dining
Contemporary Expression Above the City
For those seeking a more modern, chef-driven experience, ECHO Dining brings creativity and precision to Yangon’s evolving food scene.
At its helm is Orng Joitamoi, the culinary force behind the restaurant’s refined tasting menus. His approach blends technical discipline with a deep respect for regional ingredients, exploring texture, contrast and balance while reinterpreting local flavours through contemporary technique. Each course feels deliberate yet expressive — thoughtful compositions that remain grounded in Myanmar’s culinary identity.
The setting is intimate and focused, ideal for travellers who appreciate curated journeys and carefully considered pairings. Under Chef Orng’s direction, ECHO represents the confident, forward-looking side of Myanmar’s gastronomy — where tradition inspires innovation and regional ingredients are elevated with precision and imagination.
A Culinary Story Still Unfolding
Myanmar’s cuisine is shaped by geography and history — Indian spices, Chinese techniques, Thai brightness, and deeply rooted Burmese flavours. Yet in Yangon today, a new chapter is being written. Chefs are re-examining local produce, celebrating forgotten recipes, and introducing global influences in subtle, respectful ways.
Secret Tables in Myanmar are selected not for grandeur, but for authenticity, personality and integrity. They reflect the people behind them — passionate restaurateurs, creative chefs and dedicated teams who believe hospitality is an art.
