Atmosphere
When we ate at U Nyut Wai 1, it was raining.
The rain was soft and quiet.
We could see part of the city from the window.
The view was nice and calm.
But — the roof had a problem.
Water started to drip from the ceiling.
Not just on the floor — the water dropped on us while we ate.
It fell on our heads and shoulders.
It made us feel a little annoying and a little uncomfortable.
We had to move a little to stay dry.
And The space is clean, simple, with a touch of old-style dignity.
No bright, blinding colors shouting for attention.
No loud music breaking your thoughts.
It is a place where one can sit, breathe, eat slowly, and speak softly —
As the elders say, "စားရင်းနားရင်း" — eat and rest together.
Food
Here, the food stands in the old ways.
No tricks, no over-decoration.
Just honest dishes, cooked with steady hand and long memory.
The curries — strong, rich, slow-cooked.
The oil rises clear and clean, as it should.
The pork — tender, deep with garlic and soy.
The chicken — soft, rich, but never drowned in sauce.
Pickled sides — sharp, bright, to cut through the heaviness.
The soups — light, clear, to balance the heavy curries.
The rice — warm, soft, never dry, never hard.
The ngapi(ငါးပိ) dips — bold and deep, like home.
You eat here not for surprise, but for comfort, for old flavors that have walked with us since
childhood.
But I speak truth —
If you are one who likes light food, salad plates, or modern Western flavors,
You may find the food here heavy, rich, and oil-deep.
This is traditional Myanmar home cooking, not a salad house.
Service
The waiters are very patient.
They do not rush us.
They smile and wait kindly while we take videos and photos.
Even when we take a long time, they do not show anger or hurry us.
They stand quiet and ready, like good hosts in an old home.
This made us feel calm and welcome.
Price
Ah — fair and honest.
You pay for the weight and depth of the food,
Not for glass walls or soft chairs.
It is not cheap like a teashop corner, but it is not biting expensive like a city rooftop either.
My honest review — plain as rice
U Nyut Wai 1 is a house of steady, deep, old-style Myanmar food.
If you seek bold curries, rich meats, sharp sides, and calm space,
It will fill both belly and heart.
But if you want light snacks, fancy drinks, or modern flare,
You may walk away heavy and unsatisfied.
My final word is this:
A quiet, honest place for deep, rich Myanmar meals, cooked the old way. Best for those
who value tradition, not trend.
