Dubbed one of the World’s Best Tea Houses by CNN and inducted in the list of “Essence of Asia” by World’s 50 Best, the decorated Rangoon Tea House is finally expanding to the streets of Thonglor on August 20.
Photo: Rangoon Tea House / Instagram
The RTH F&B food group burst into the scene in 2014 with owners Htet Myet Oo and Isabella Sway Tin aiming to modernize Myanmar cuisine and introduce it to an international audience.
Like Thai cuisine, Burmese food has its own diversity. You can spot dishes with influences from India, China, and ethnic minority groups from around the country.
Photo: Rangoon Tea House / Instagram
For the Bangkok branch, the design team has pulled inspiration from mid century architecture and collaborated with U Hla Thaung for his distinctive woodwork that mirrors the atmosphere of the Yangon branch.
The second floor has been transformed into The Reading Room, a whiskey bar stocked with natural wine, cocktails, and highballs for an all-day drinking venue.
No. 6 Soi Sangchai, 064 060 3536, Open daily 10am-10:30pm
Photo: Rangoon Tea House / Instagram
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