Desserts to try in Mandalay

Mandalay is home to some of Myanmar’s best desserts. Here are 10 of the best Mandalay desserts to try on your next visit:

1. Mandalay Rice Pudding – This traditional rice pudding is made with sticky rice, coconut milk, and sugar. It is often topped with shredded coconut, sesame seeds, or peanuts. You can find it at street stalls and markets throughout Mandalay.

2. Shan Tofu – Shan tofu is a soft tofu pudding that is popular in Mandalay. It is made with soy milk, sugar, and tapioca flour. Shan tofu is often served with a sweet ginger syrup. You can find it at Shan restaurants in Mandalay.

3. Tamarind Candy – Tamarind candy is a popular Mandalay treat. It is made with tamarind pulp, sugar, and chili powder. Tamarind candy is often sold by street vendors.

4. Burmese Falooda – Burmese falooda is a refreshing dessert made with rose water, milk, vermicelli noodles, and jelly. It is often topped with pistachios, almonds, or dried fruits. Burmese falooda can be found at Burmese restaurants in Mandalay.

5. Fried Banana – Fried banana is a popular Mandalay snack. It is made with ripe bananas that are coated in batter and deep-fried. Fried banana is often served with a sweet honey sauce. You can find it at street stalls and markets throughout Mandalay.

6. Green Tea Ice Cream – Green tea ice cream is a popular Mandalay dessert. It is made with green tea, milk, cream, and sugar. Green tea ice cream can be found at ice cream shops in Mandalay.

7. Mango Sticky Rice – Mango sticky rice is a popular Thai dessert that has become popular in Mandalay. It is made with sticky rice, coconut milk, and fresh mangoes. Mango sticky rice can be found at Thai restaurants in Mandalay.

8. Banana Cake – Banana cake is a popular Mandalay dessert. It is made with ripe bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Banana cake is often served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. You can find it at bakeries in Mandalay.

9. Pineapple Cake – Pineapple cake is a popular Mandalay dessert. It is made with fresh pineapple, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Pineapple cake is often served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. You can find it at bakeries in Mandalay.

10. Chocolate Cake – Chocolate cake is a popular Mandalay dessert. It is made with chocolate, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Chocolate cake is often served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. You can find it at bakeries in Mandalay.