Backpacking India 11/129: Satisfy Your Craving with Fried Chicken at Aung Restaurant Yangon

Backpacking India 11/129: Satisfy Your Craving with Fried Chicken at Aung Restaurant Yangon

When talking about Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, although it is no longer the capital, it still retains a lively and colorful life impressively. For mr.hotsia, Yangon is not just about Sule Pagoda or old cityscapes, but also has great restaurants waiting to be discovered. One of the places I want to recommend today isAung Restaurantfamous for its truly satisfying fried chicken.

Before describing the taste of the fried chicken here, let me first talk about the atmosphere of Yangon. This city is the economic and cultural center of Myanmar, located by the Yangon and Bago rivers. The trip from Yangon airport to the city is not far. I usually take a taxi from the airport at a reasonable price, and the immigration officers are friendly, not as strict as I had heard before.Read more about traveling from Yangon airport

Yangon is a city full of colorful people and diverse cultures. I once tried riding the Yangon Circle Line Train, which clearly shows the real lifestyle of the locals. The train circles the city in about 3 hours for only 1 US dollar. It's a highly recommended experience.Read about the Yangon city circle train experience

Aung Restaurant Fried Chicken: History and Extraordinary Flavor

Aung Restaurant is located in the heart of Yangon. It looks like an ordinary eatery but has a lively atmosphere with both locals and tourists visiting continuously. The highlight of this place is the “fried chicken” with a special recipe that is crispy on the outside and tender inside, with such rich flavor that I had to order an extra plate or two.

The fried chicken here is not just ordinary fried; it is marinated carefully with spices. The aroma of Burmese spices like turmeric, pepper, and garlic enhances the distinctive taste. Additionally, there is a special dipping sauce that adds a spicy and mellow Burmese flavor you must try.

Besides fried chicken, Aung Restaurant also offers other interesting dishes such as Burmese fried rice made with special jasmine rice or rich but not greasy coconut curry soup, perfect for those wanting to try traditional Burmese cuisine.Read more about Burmese foodI have tried many dishes here and have been impressed every time.

Lifestyle and Atmosphere Around Aung Restaurant

This restaurant is located in a lively area of Yangon, near fresh markets and local shops, giving a sense of the simple yet charming Burmese way of life. I enjoy walking around the restaurant after eating to soak in the atmosphere. It feels like the city still preserves the charm of being truly Burmese.

If you have time before or after your meal, I recommend exploring this area because Yangon has many interesting attractions such as the beautiful Sule Pagoda or you can try riding the city circle train.See the atmosphere and highlights of Yangonwhich I have already written about.

Connect with other Myanmar travel trips

For travelers planning to visit Myanmar, I recommend stopping by Bago, about 80 kilometers from Yangon. This city is full of history and interesting religious sites such as the Reclining Buddha Shwethalyaung and Shwemawdaw Pagoda.Read a self-guided review of Bagoright here.

Getting around Yangon is convenient, whether by taxi or the affordable city circle train, allowing you to experience the real life of the Burmese people closely. mr.hotsia recommends that if you want to taste the authentic flavor and atmosphere of this city, don’t miss the fried chicken at Aung Restaurant.

Additional Information and Video Clips

For those who want to see the atmosphere and taste of Aung Restaurant’s fried chicken in detail, I have made a videoBackpacking India 11/129: Satisfy Your Craving with Fried Chicken at Aung Restaurant Yangonfor you to watch. This will give a clearer picture of how great this place really is.

Finally, mr.hotsia wants everyone to open their minds to new experiences in traveling Myanmar, not just visiting temples or pagodas, but truly experiencing the lifestyle and flavors of the local food here.