Karaweik Palace

I recently visited this place located right on a lake, and the scenery was absolutely stunning. The place is decorated like a royal palace dining hall, which makes the atmosphere feel very special. I went with my family, including my mom who uses a walking stick. As soon as the waiter saw her, he kindly came out to help, held her hand, and gently walked her to our table. His service was very thoughtful and caring throughout our visit. The food was delicious, and the plating was done beautifully. Prices are a bit high for locals, but considering the location, decoration, and service, it felt worth it. When we wanted to take a group photo, the waiter happily helped us and even took many pictures with different angles and zooms. Overall, it was a lovely experience with great food, a royal atmosphere, and excellent service. Highly recommended for special occasions or if you want to enjoy a nice meal with a beautiful view.

This place, though modeled after a royal palace, is much more than just a restaurant. It also serves as a cultural attraction, offering entertainment, traditional performances, and cultural displays that showcase the richness of Burmese heritage. There’s a small entrance fee of 500 kyats, but once inside, you’re treated to a grand environment—golden architecture, ornate carvings, and a peaceful lake with a large traditional boat. The ambiance feels regal yet welcoming, and the entire space is perfect for both sightseeing and dining. The food itself is reasonably priced and earns about 4 stars—not exceptional, but still quite good. While there’s no Wi-Fi, the cool, majestic interior and immersive cultural atmosphere more than make up for it. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot to experience local culture, enjoy a beautiful setting, and have a good meal. I would still give it a full five-star rating for the overall experience. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Yangon.

This place just reopened after being closed for a while. We came with a group and had the set lunch. The food was typical Burmese food eating with rice. Food was average, it's what you'll typically get in an eatery/tea shop. The decoration and architecture interesting, but it's not authentic or old, some might see it as kitsch-ish. I wouldn't go during lunch time if you want to take pictures outside because the sun was very hot. It's also located in a large park complex next to the lake so it's also cool to walk around without coming inside for food.

Must visit place not only for foreigners but also for locals. If you’re a foreigner, you will find our real Myanmar’s traditional food and living type of our old people. The price is also too affordable for everyone. Everyone must enjoy it😇

“The food was really good and tasty 😋 But the day I went, it was a bit noisy, so I couldn’t fully enjoy the atmosphere.”

This is an awesome place to begin with. We paid 500 MMK for 2 people to get into the park in a taxi. The architecture is historic and truly royal, surrounded by a tranquil lake. Fantastic for photo- taking. I was here to celebrate my Scottish friend's birthday. Upon arrival at the restaurant, the staff said they never received my booking. I replied their website was not responsive, and I never received a confirmed booking reply. Also they give us a new number as the website is not updated. Even without booking, we can always walk in. On the website, the buffet and ala carte are available. In reality, only ala carte is available. The website also mentioned cultural show and harpist performance but they have stopped all those since they reopened. The food is traditional Burmese food, which you can get better ones anywhere outside the restaurant. We thought we could eat exquisite royal dishes. We have been in Myanmar for at least 3 years and know the foods here. So menu wise, it's a great disappointment. The desserts and drinks are the only thing we enjoyed. The desserts were served with rice forks, not dessert forks!! The buffet hall, which is the ballroom, is grander but closed to the public. I showed them a video clip made by a PRC YouTuber last year. The waiter said that was food testing. They actually reopened the restaurant this year after a long renovation. I suggest the management should expand their menu to include fusion foods in addition to the traditional Burmese foods as the Burmese diet may not suit foreigners due to the high salt, oil and chilli contents. The more varieties can attract corporate professionals. They need to put in more marketing efforts to attract customers.

Beautiful scenery around the Karaweik Palace, moderate price there Myanmar cuisine, service is good but need to be practiced warmly welcome at meet and greet area.

Experience authentic traditional cuisine at Karaweik Palace, where each meal is not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The flavors truly capture the essence of local culinary heritage. From classic dishes to unique specialties, expect a delightful journey in a visually stunning setting.