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( 053-24222;
www.luckydragonhotel.com
; 772 Strand Rd; r from $40-60; )
Leaving all
other town centre hotels in the shade, this enclave of modern, bungalow-style, wood-
floored rooms across from the river is reasonably priced and has pleasant, helpful staff.
Another plus is the small pool, long enough for a few cooling laps after touring Pyay's
sights. Breakfast included.
Mingalar Garden Resort
HOTEL $$$
( 053-28662; flying Tiger Garden, Aung Chan Tha Quarter; s/d standard $50/60, superior $60/
70; )
Near Payagyi Paya and closer to Thayekhittaya than the Ayeyarwady River,
this quiet garden complex of spacious bungalows is set in the beautifully presented
grounds of a former cheroot manufacturer. It's worth spending the extra dollars for the
more modern superior rooms, all of which overlook an ornamental lake. Breakfast in-
cluded lakeside.
Eating & Drinking
The
night market
on Mya Zay Tann St, between the Aung San statue and the river, is at-
mospheric and well worth browsing for its cheap eats.
Grandma Café
KOREAN, INTERNATIONAL $
(Mya Zay Tann Rd; mains K1000-2500; 8am-10pm)
Owner Banyar Aung learned to make
Korean food while working at various restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, then returned home
and taught his wife. Together they run this cute place that turns out very tasty
dolsot bib-
imbap
and
kimchi ramen,
along with more familiar dishes such as sandwiches, burgers
and pasta, all at bargain prices.
Southern Star
CHINESE $
( 053-25484; Strand Rd; mains K3000-6000; 10am-11pm)
Enjoy river views from the
terrace of this big restaurant serving a good range of Asian classics from Burma, China,
Malaysia and Thailand, close by the Nawade Bridge. In the evenings there's karaoke, un-
less it's a weekend when English Premier League soccer matches are screened.
Hline Ayar
CHINESE, BURMESE $
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