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is especially evocative, and they can also be positioned artfully to act as fore-
ground props for photos.
Increasing traffic, though, means the wagons are less plentiful than they once
were. Some of the drivers, too, have adopted the 'fleece the tourist' tactics of Yan-
gon taxis. Always establish the price before you set off and pick a driver who
speaks some English.
Eating
Pyin Oo Lwin's culinary choices reflect its different communities, with Indian- and
Chinese-themed places, as well as many restaurants serving a fusion-like mix of dishes.
Standard, cheap teahouses and eateries are scattered throughout the city centre, both
along the main road and around the Central Market, where a night market fills three
blocks of Zaigyo St with
snack-food stands
(snacks from K200; 5.30-9pm)
, as well as
close to the Shan Market. But if you're willing to spend a little more, a handful of stand-
out restaurants can make dining in Pyin Oo Lwin a real pleasure.
Aung Padamyar
INDIAN $
(44, Block 28 Thumingalar; curries K3500; 11am-7pm)
The finest Indian in town: a se-
cluded, friendly, family-run joint with a range of curries, all of which come with side
dishes to create a veritable feast. To find it, take the first right off Circular Rd after the
Shan Market and then the first left down a small alley. Look for the red sign. Only kyat is
accepted here.
Family Restaurant
BURMESE, THAI $
(Mandalay-Lashio Rd; curries from K2800; 9.30am-9pm)
The decor is bland and there's no
alcohol served, but the delicious curry spread comes with complimentary veggie side
dishes, salad, rice, soup, pappadams and chutneys and dips.
Daw Khin Than
BURMESE $
(Mandalay-Lashio Rd; curries K3000; 7am-7pm)
With so many foreign-themed eateries in
town, proper Bamar food is hard to find. This place satisfies lunchtime curry cravings, as
well as offering Shan noodles for breakfast.
