Hello everyone! I’m “Pudding🍮” from Team 1.
At Dandelions, we regularly hold recreational events to foster camaraderie among employees. This time, Team 1 hosted an outing to a Myanmar restaurant near Fushimi Station!
Some of you might be wondering, “Why Myanmar cuisine?” Actually, Team 1 has a member from Myanmar, and this project started from the idea that “Since we have this chance, let’s make it a recreation where we can experience a culture outside of Japan!”
Hesitation during the planning stage
Actually, Myanmar cuisine wasn’t the only option from the start. Since the event was held in winter, close to Christmas, ideas like a gift exchange were also proposed.
We tried taking a survey within Team 1, but opinions just wouldn’t come together…
Therefore, we’ve decided to conduct a company-wide survey!
The result was…
- Myanmar cuisine: 58.3%
- Gift Exchange: 41.7%
The opinions were evenly split until the very end, making for a fascinating outcome.
In the end, it was decided by a narrow margin: Myanmar cuisine!
Off to the store!
I made a reservation at a recommended Myanmar restaurant, and the day finally arrived. To begin with, I was shocked to learn there are only about three restaurants serving Myanmar cuisine around Nagoya Station…!
Upon entering the shop, the first thing I noticed was the exotic aroma.
Perhaps it was spices. A unique scent, unlike anything I’d smelled much in Japan, filled the air.
My thoughts after actually trying it
The dishes we were served this time included a wide variety, such as Mon Hinga (a traditional Myanmar breakfast dish featuring rice noodles in a soup made with catfish or other fish), Che Oo Sittar (a stir-fried noodle dish with pork and quail eggs), and Wetta Daw Taw (a street stall staple where pork and offal are skewered and simmered in a soy sauce-based broth).
Honestly, I expected the food to have a stronger flavor profile, but when I actually tried it, the seasoning was very easy to eat, even for Japanese people.
However, there are quite a few spicy dishes, so those who aren’t fond of spicy food might want to be a bit cautious.
Even if you think while eating, “This is just the right amount of spice and delicious,” sometimes the heat creeps up on you afterward, and you can’t stop sweating.
Every dish was something rarely found in Japan, allowing us to fully enjoy Myanmar’s culinary culture.
Recreation begins!!
Of course, we didn’t just enjoy the recommended dishes; this time we also split into three groups for a little activity.
The idea was to each rank “dishes that people from Myanmar find delicious” and “dishes that Japanese people find delicious,” then compare them!
When we actually tasted them side-by-side, differences in taste perception and preferences became apparent. Comments like “Wait, this is number one!?” and “This one might actually be more Japanese-friendly than expected” naturally sparked conversation.
Furthermore, deciding the rankings by sharing opinions within each group sparked lively conversation even among members who don’t usually talk much, making it a very exciting time.
Not just about work,
・Food preferences
・Talk about hometowns
・Cultural differences
One of the major benefits of this event was the relaxed atmosphere unique to recreational activities, which allowed us to interact freely.
Summary
This recreational event allowed us to deepen camaraderie among employees while experiencing a different culture through Myanmar cuisine.
The recreation focused on “experiencing an unfamiliar culture” proved to be more enjoyable and educational than we had imagined.
That’s all for this time.
Thank you for reading this far.
Stay tuned for next time!




























