INLE PRINCESS RESORT This ultra-lush and elegant restaurant is set in the grounds of the most exclusive hotel in the area. The setting, the presentation and the food (comes inset menus of western, Myanmar and local specialties) are all pretty flawless.
NAMPAN FOOD SERVICE CENTER Located next door to the Golden Cottages Hotel, this large and thatch-roofed restaurant smack in the middle of water offers picturesque views as well as authentic Intha dishes – don’t miss the rice ball with fish.
INTHAR LAY RESTAURANT Located near the famous PhaungDaw Oo Pagoda, this two-storey wooden house is a popular and unpretentiously friendly place that offers delicious traditional Shan food as well as Chinese dishes.
ANN’S RESTAURANT Ann’s, located on the western side of the Lake, is known for its mouth-watering Myanmar food and local Intha specialties. This wooden, open-air stilt houseboats a large shaded area and a porch to watch life passing by.
MANDALAY HILL RESORT Mandalay Hilll resort offer stunning views over the distinctive architecture of the royal palace. Located off the lobby, the elegantly decorated Yadanabon Cafe restaurant is a great corner to enjoy traditional Burmese and Western cuisine.
SMALL RIVER RESTAURANT Established since 2005 in former ancient capital Inwa – reached by ferry from Mandalay – and with a remarkable view of the Myit Nge River, this place is great for a relaxing cruise lunch of Myanmar and Chinese dishes.
B.B.B RESTAURANT This European restaurant with aski-lodge atmosphere is an institution in Mandalay for excellent western fare, ranging from steak with mushrooms to pizza and pasta. The restaurant has lately added some local favorites for those who want a taste of home with a dash of Myanmar flavor.
EMERALD LAND INN RESTAURANT For a hotel restaurant, Emerald Land Inn serves up a mouth-watering array of cuisines, from traditional specialties to regional and international favorites. The restaurant itself may look bland but both the food and the presentation won’t disappoint the diners.
XANADU RESTAURANT Offering continental and Asian fare, the elegantly chic Xanadu boasts open air sitting, relaxed ambiance with stunning views and an impressive Italian menu for those who wants to have a break from the local cuisine.
THE HOTEL @ THARABA GATE This lush, poolside restaurant is great for both lunch and dinner and even the choosiest diner won’t be able to complain from Anandar’s offerings – à la cart and set menus featuring local, regional and western cuisines.