The story
Thiri Mingalar Market is the kind of place that rewards early risers, and Mark Wiens made a point of starting his day there with a bowl of mohinga. He described the fish soup with noodles, pjo, lime, and chili flakes as a “masterful and delicious” breakfast—a classic Yangon morning staple served with the immediacy of the market’s street-food counters. The scene is casual and local, the kind of spot where the cooking is direct and the flavors speak for themselves.
For anyone exploring Bayint Naung Road, this is a vivid entry point into Burmese cuisine. The market itself buzzes with energy, but the mohinga is the main draw: a fragrant, sour-savory soup that anchors the city's breakfast culture. Wiens’ enthusiasm captures why this unassuming stall earns its four stars—it’s not about frills, but about getting a foundational dish exactly right.
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At Thiri Mingalar Market, the mohinga is the undisputed star, a silky, fish-rich noodle soup that reviewers call the perfect Burmese breakfast. The overall vibe is of a bustling, authentic market where every bowl feels like a warm, communal ritual.
“I start with the mohinga — it's a fish soup with noodles. I add some pjo, which is like a deep-fried cake, squeeze a little lime, and the key ingredient: chili flakes. The vendor hooked me up with an extra ladle, so it's masterful. Very, very good, delicious. It's a great Burmese blend for a great breakfast.”
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Mark enjoys a bowl of mohinga at Thiri Mingalar Market in Yangon, praising the fish soup with noodles, pjo, lime, and chili flakes as a masterful and delicious breakfast.
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Mohinga
I start with the mohinga — it's a fish soup with noodles. I add some pjo, which is like a deep-fried cake, squeeze a little lime, and the key ingredient: chili flakes. The vendor hooked me up with an extra ladle, so it's masterful. Very, very good, delicious. It's a great Burmese blend for a great breakfast.
