Experience Myanmar at "Mandalay" in Nagoya, Japan
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Yesterday, when I was writing an article about Meeshay (Myanmar's traditional food of the Shan people), I was reminded once again of the deliciousness of Myanmar cuisine. So I decided to check for restaurants serving Myanmar cuisine in my neighborhood.
At first, I thought it would be difficult to find one in Nagoya, but against my expectations, I found a restaurant called "Mandalay". It is a nice name.
The rain had stopped and the sky was blue. On such a pleasant day, I decided to take a walk and go out for lunch.
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| The weather was clear and fresh. |
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| It's been a while since I went through the Yamazaki River. |
"Mandalay" is located in the Kawana area of Showa Ward, Nagoya City. For those who use the train, the nearest station is Kawana Station on the Tsurumai Subway Line; use Exit 1 or Exit 2. From the station, it is approximately an 8-10 minute walk.
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This is a map from Kawana station to Mandalay.
It takes about 8 to 10 minutes walk from the station.
Kawana Station on the Subway Tsurumai Line, Exit 1.
It has been a long time since I visited Kawana Park. I remembered that I used to enjoy playing futsal at this park. The weather was nice, so I saw families playing catch and playing with R/C cars. There were also many people running.
 | Entrance to Kawana Park.
Showa Bunka Little Theater can be seen.
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 | Kawana Park.
It is a spacious park.
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 | Another entrance to Kawana Park.
Is it the main gate?
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As I walked around looking at Google Map, I eventually saw the "MANDALAY" sign. It was located along the road and was easy to find.
 | Arrived at Myanmar Restaurant "MANDALAY".
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When I entered the restaurant around 11:30, several groups of customers had already visited.
The interior of the restaurant was decorated with teak wood and Myanmar-related goods displayed in various places, creating an Asian atmosphere.
I was hungry, so I picked up the menu as soon as I sat down.  | Here's the lunch menu.
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 | This is the dinner menu.
Mohinga was included in the dinner menu.
I was also interested in the "Stir-fried Shrimp and Eggplant with Masala", but then I remembered that I had written an article yesterday about rice noodle dishes, so I chose the "Coconut Noodle".
While I was looking at my phone screen, my coconut noodle was brought to me. The waitress seemed to be from Myanmar.
I had no experience with coconut noodle in Myanmar and this was my first attempt.
When I saw the dish, I felt that it looked like something else, and after a quick Google search, I noticed that it was similar in appearance to Laksa (a Malaysian dish).
I wondered if there was some historical background or interaction between the cultures. I looked in books and other sources, but could not find any detailed information, so I will continue to look into it!
The coconut noodle arrived!
This is a cuisine called "Laksa" that I had in Penang Island, Malaysia. It is similar to the coconut noodle in Myanmar.
The restaurant used coriander, sliced onions, boiled eggs, and squid in its dish. The coconut milk soup is surprisingly refreshing and creamy, contrary to its appearance. From its appearance, I expected it to be spicy and thick, but it was actually mild and not too spicy. The soup had a surprisingly smooth flavor. I didn't find it spicy.
The noodles were flat rice noodles like those used in the Vietnamese dish called pho. They had a sticky texture and were very tasty, soaking up the flavor of the soup very well.
The noodles reminded me of pho, a Vietnamese dish.
For dessert, I had a coconut milk and tapioca dish similar to Shwe Yin Aye, which I have tasted before in Myanmar. The combination of sweet and refreshing flavors was very tasty.
This is a dessert made with coconut milk. Refreshing, sweet and delicious. Thanks for the food! It was really delicious😊😊😊
By the way, I found out that this coconut noodle is called Ohn no khao swè in Burmese. Ohn no means "coconut milk" and khao swè means "wheat noodles". However, the ones served at the restaurant seemed like rice noodles, but I don't mind!
People in Myanmar often eat onno kawsueh for breakfast or brunch. It is also served frequently at birthday parties and other parties because it is easy and can be made in large quantities. In China, there is a culture of eating noodles to wish for "good luck" and "long life" during birthday celebrations, and I wonder if such a culture has influenced Myanmar as well.
All in all, it was a very satisfying meal and I am glad I visited. By the way, I have heard that there is another Myanmar restaurant near Yaba-cho in Nagoya, so I would like to visit that one next time.
If you are looking for a new taste or a change from your daily routine, why not visit the Myanmar restaurant "Mandalay" ?
There are many "Asian" restaurants in Nagoya, but Myanmar cuisine offers a different kind of enjoyment. If you are interested, please refer to the URL of the website attached below.
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