Tony Roma’s has opened its first restaurant in Myanmar.

The ribs and steak centric restaurant is located in the country’s former capital city of Yangon, the commercial center and largest city in the country, with a population of more than 5 million.

Romacorp, the brand’s owner from the US, has teamed up with franchise partner Apex Food and Beverage Co to bring the Tony Roma’s brand to Myanmar.

Romacorp President Ken Myres said Apex MD Kyaw Soe Win and his team bring a strong passion for the brand and a unique understanding of the local market to the partnership and Romacorp is confident it will establish the Tony Roma’s brand as a new favorite for Myanmar diners.

The 6400 sqft restaurant has 210 seats including three VIP rooms, a full-service bar, and a two-story dining room. The restaurant is situated in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Yangon, on a street known for its restaurants and nightlife.

“Earlier this year, I had the honor to dine in a Tony Roma’s restaurant and fell in love with the food, service culture, and, of course, their world famous ribs,” said Kyaw Soe Win.

“We are excited to bring Tony Roma’s to the people of Myanmar, the first such venture of a Western casual dining brand in our country. Our restaurant is located in a growing, cosmopolitan area where residents are searching for new tastes, and we are delighted to introduce Tony Roma’s world-famous American fare so our guests can indulge in our ribs, steaks and seafood.”

Romacorp is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and has more than 150 restaurant locations in more than 30 countries.