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What to order
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Food
Most reviews broadly praise the food as delicious, amazing, tasty, and very good, with several mentioning generous portions and excellent value.
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Dessert
Mentioned as a free extra on visits, with reviewers appreciating that the restaurant often gives dessert at no charge.
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Breakfast
One reviewer specifically noted receiving a free breakfast for the next morning, highlighting the owner's kindness and generosity.
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Happy Beer
Specifically recommended by a reviewer who said it was really good and offered by the owner.
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Smoothies
Described as very good by a reviewer who also praised the friendly service and free extras.
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Appetiser
Mentioned as a free complimentary starter that guests received every time they visited.
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Green Salad
A reviewer singled out the green salad as unusual and tasty.
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Sweet And Sour Chicken
Called very good by a reviewer, who also enjoyed the generous portions and overall meal.
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French Fries
Recommended for being nicely seasoned and fried, with a special leaf adding extra flavor.
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Beef Curry
Specifically mentioned as a good-value dish that comes with soup and other sides.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
About The Golden Bamboo Restaurant
The Golden Bamboo Restaurant is a casual restaurant in New Bagan, Myanmar, serving Myanmar food, local food, and Bagan specialties alongside some fusion and Western dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the very friendly owner and staff, generous hospitality, and the fresh juices and smoothies. The food is described as tasty, traditional, and inexpensive, with large portions and a clean, cozy setting. It offers outdoor seating and is popular with groups, tourists, and solo diners.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Cash-only
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is The Golden Bamboo Restaurant known for?
It is best known for Burmese and local Bagan dishes, especially the beef curry that comes with soup and sides, plus the fresh juices and smoothies that reviewers mention often. Guests also repeatedly note the owner’s friendly hospitality and the generous extras that come with meals.
What dishes are most recommended at The Golden Bamboo Restaurant?
Reviewers specifically highlight beef curry, sweet and sour chicken, green salad, French fries, and traditional Myanmar dishes. The fresh juices, smoothies, and locally brewed beer on tap are also frequently recommended, and some guests mention getting free appetizers or dessert with their meal.
What is the atmosphere like at The Golden Bamboo Restaurant?
The atmosphere is casual, clean, and cozy, with outdoor seating in the shade and a setting that feels like a local family restaurant. It seems to suit solo diners, groups, and tourists who want a relaxed meal near New Bagan and close to Lawkanandar Pagoda.
Is The Golden Bamboo Restaurant good value?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe it as very cheap and budget friendly, with one example of a beef curry meal for 7,000 MMK and beer around 4,000 MMK. Several people say two diners can eat with drinks for about 3 to 5 USD, and the large portions make the value stand out even more.
What should I know before visiting The Golden Bamboo Restaurant?
It accepts reservations, but it is also described as a place with usually plenty of parking and cash-only payment. Reviewers say the service is warm and attentive, and many mention that the owner often brings free snacks, dessert, or extra food.
Is parking available at The Golden Bamboo Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Golden Bamboo Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Golden Bamboo Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is The Golden Bamboo Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, The Golden Bamboo Restaurant is good for kids.
