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(5 Ah Lan Paya Pagoda Rd, Dagon; mains K3300-7800; 24hr; )
Open around the clock,
this stylish cafe serves a largely Japanese-influenced menu, with a few Western and
Chinese dishes thrown in for good measure.
Zawgyi House
BURMESE, INTERNATIONAL $$$
(372 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Pabedan; mains K2300-7800; 9am-9pm; )
This cafe and
gift shop is very much a hang-out for expats and passing businesspeople, all of whom ap-
preciate the expensive shakes, juices, ice creams and sandwiches.
Japan Japan
JAPANESE $$$
(239 Pansodan St, Kyauktada; mains K2500-4000; 11am-10pm; )
A kitschily decorated
Japanese restaurant with Japanese staff who like to make a fuss over you. The food is
reasonably cheap and filling with some superb sushi.
Union Bar & Grill
INTERNATIONAL $$$
$$$
( 09 42010 1854;
www.unionyangon.com
; 42 Strand Rd, Botataung; mains $8-14; restaurant
10am-11pm, bar to 2am; )
Occupying a corner of the Red Cross Building, this new res-
taurant and bar oozes urban sophistication with nods to its dock-side location in the art-
work. The brasserie-style menu of appealing pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and salads is
high-quality comfort food.
It's a monied Yangonite and expat scene, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights
when the central bar buzzes, but can also be a pleasantly relaxed spot for a quiet Sunday
brunch.
Monsoon
SOUTHEAST ASIAN $$$
$$$
( 01-295 224;
www.monsoonmyanmar.com
;
85-87 Thein Byu Rd, Botataung; mains from K2200;
10am-11pm; )
Located in an airy colonial town house, Monsoon is a good option
for those intimidated by Yangon's more authentic options. The menu also spans the rest
of mainland Southeast Asia, with dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
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