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( 01-525 195;
www.houseofmemoriesmyanmar.com
; 290 U Wi Za Ra Rd, Bahan; mains
K4000-5000; 11am-11pm; )
Located off U Wi Za Ra Rd, and housed in a mock-
Tudor colonial villa stuffed with antiques and old photos (and including an office where
General Aung San once worked), this an interesting place to dine on dishes such as
hearty beef curry and an authentically smoky-tasting grilled eggplant salad.
There's live music in the piano bar downstairs on weekend evenings.
Onyx Restaurant
STEAKHOUSE $$$
(
www.facebook.com/onyxmyanmar
;
135 Dhama Zedi Rd, Bahan; mains K4500-6000; 11am-11pm
Mon-Sat, 5-11pm Sun; )
Go up a side road, past the wood carving shop, to find this
lauded steakhouse hiding in a worse-for-wear black-and-white house. It's a lot nicer in-
side - even vaguely romantic. Locals swear by the quality and value for money of the
meat dishes.
Sabai@DMZ
THAI $$$
( 01-525 078; 162 Dhama Zedi Rd, Bahan; mains from K2500; )
This semi-formal Thai-
owned place boasts a Thai chef and an extensive and appetising menu. The range of
salads is particularly impressive for someone craving a light lunch in the heat of the day.
Acacia Tea Salon
PATISSERIE $$$
(
www.acaciateasalon.com
; 52 Sayasan St, Bahan; mains K7000; 10am-10pm; )
This
colonial-style tea salon, patisserie and restaurant occupies a chic whitewashed mansion.
There's a takeaway section stocking all the lovely cakes, biscuits and savouries made
here. For an indulgent time, treat yourself to one of their afternoon teas (K15,000 to
K25,000).
The Corriander Leaf
INDIAN $$$
( 09 4318 5008; Bldg 12, Yangon International Hotel Compound, Ahlone Rd, Dagon; mains
K6000-8000; )
If you're wanting a decent Indian meal at a white-tablecloth restaur-
ant, the Corriander Leaf fits the bill. It has a good selection of vegetarian dishes.
Garden Bistro
INTERNATIONAL $$$
