Danuphyu Daw Saw Yee

Danuphyu Daw Saw Yee is a well-known, family-run Burmese restaurant on Shin Saw Pu Road in Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The name refers to Danuphyu, a town in the Ayeyarwady Delta, and the cooking reflects delta traditions in which freshwater fish, prawns and river produce play a central role. The menu centres on delta-style fish curry, prawn dishes and Burmese salads, served with rice, soup and fresh vegetable accompaniments in the usual Burmese manner. Delta cooking is typically less heavily spiced than some regional styles and tends to emphasise the freshness of the seafood, with tamarind, garlic, onion and chilli used to balance rich flavours. Diners commonly order a fish curry, a prawn dish and a salad to share, with rice and soup completing the table. The family-run character shows in the dining room, which is unpretentious and welcoming, with a quiet to moderate noise level and casual dress. Local families and groups are common, and visitors who want a more home-style Burmese meal than a tourist-oriented restaurant provides often seek it out. The beverage list focuses on tea, soft drinks and beer. Prices fall in the mid-range ($$) bracket for Yangon, reasonable for seafood-based dishes. Reservations are not required, and walk-ins are normal, though larger groups may wish to call ahead during busy meal times. The Dagon Township location is reachable by taxi from downtown and from the Shwedagon area, and it suits visitors staying in central Yangon who want to try regional Burmese cooking. Those unfamiliar with Burmese dishes can ask the staff to recommend a combination of curry, salad and vegetables. Visitors with shellfish allergies or other dietary needs should note that seafood and fish paste are central to the menu. Opening hours typically run from morning to evening; verify locally.