Yangon food court a first for Myanmar
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Myanmar has its first Japanese-style food court, thanks to a joint venture between City Mart Holdings and Japanese trading company Sojitz Corp.
Tokyo Dining City, home to six restaurants, opened on Wednesday inside a new commercial building in Yangon’s CBD. The Yangon food court can seat 200 diners and primarily targets office workers.
“Japanese food has gained great popularity in Myanmar and there are many Japanese restaurants here,” Zar Ni Kyaw, operations manager of Tokyo Dining City, said in an interview with local media.
“What makes us different from the others is that we aim to present genuine Japanese dining and Japan’s culture of hospitality to our customers in Myanmar.”
The two companies say they plan to open more such food courts elsewhere in Myanmar in the future.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the name of the new food court and where is it located?
What is the name of the new food court and where is it located?
The new food court is called Tokyo Dining City. It is located inside a new commercial building within Yangon’s Central Business District (CBD), offering a convenient dining option for local office workers.
Q.Which companies are responsible for this new venture?
Which companies are responsible for this new venture?
City Mart Holdings, a local company, and Sojitz Corp, a Japanese trading company, formed a joint venture to open this food court. This collaboration brings Japanese-style dining to Myanmar.
Q.What distinguishes this food court from other Japanese restaurants in Myanmar?
What distinguishes this food court from other Japanese restaurants in Myanmar?
Tokyo Dining City aims to offer genuine Japanese dining and Japan’s culture of hospitality. According to operations manager Zar Ni Kyaw, this focus on authenticity sets it apart from existing Japanese eateries.
Q.Are there plans to expand this concept beyond Yangon?
Are there plans to expand this concept beyond Yangon?
Yes, the two companies involved in the joint venture have stated their intention to open more such food courts in other locations throughout Myanmar in the future, following this initial success.