Pansuriya is a charming upstairs café and gallery on colonial Pansodan Street, blending Burmese tea culture with light meals, art, and a relaxed atmosphere.
History
Pansuriya opened in the early 2010s as part of a wave of creative spaces reclaiming Yangon's crumbling colonial core. Pansodan Street was once lined with banks, law offices, and printing presses during British rule; many buildings fell into disuse before artists and entrepreneurs revived them. Pansuriya combined the Burmese tea-shop tradition with rotating exhibitions by local painters, becoming a gathering point for Yangon's arts community.
Highlights
- Traditional tea and coffee alongside local snacks
- Rotating art exhibitions by Myanmar artists
- Quiet escape above the busy downtown streets
- Colonial-era building with character
Practical Info
- Look for the staircase entrance on Pansodan Street
- Average spend: 5,000–12,000 MMK
- Good for afternoon tea and light lunch
- Photography of artwork may be restricted — ask staff
A favorite among creatives and visitors exploring downtown Yangon's heritage quarter.