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( 043-22539; 27 Main Rd; r without bathroom $7-15)
Rather dingy rooms (small, with a fan
and a mosquito net and coil) with shared bathrooms. Check out a few rooms before
choosing - some are better than others.
Royal Sittwe Resort
RESORT $$$
( 043-23478, in Yangon 01-544 484;
www.royalsittweresort.com
;
r incl breakfast $80-85;
)
This formely state-run hotel has been taken over and spiffed up by a local entrepren-
eur. Well, except the pool, which was green and half full. The rooms, although tidy and
comfortable, are overpriced, but are the only ones in town that boast a beach view. The
Royal Sittwe is a 1.5 miles south of town, so staying here only makes sense if you've got
a driver.
Shwe Thazin Hotel
HOTEL $$$
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( 043-23579;
www.shwethazinhotel.com
; 250 Main Rd; r incl breakfast $45-60; )
Al-
though they're relatively clean and modern, and come with air-con and TV, the aged-
feeling rooms here just don't live up to the price. The bathrooms, in particular, are smelly
and could use some TLC.
Eating
Aung
BURMESE $
(no roman-script sign; off Thar Bar St; mains from K2500; 10am-9pm; )
Located on a small
street directly behind the museum, this place does Burmese-style set meals with an em-
phasis on Rakhine-style spice and tartness. You could work from the English-language
menu, but pointing to whatever looks tastiest is a better strategy.
Móun·di Stand
BURMESE $
(May Yu St; mains K200; 6am-6pm)
Móun·di,
thin rice noodles in a peppery, fish-based
broth, is Rakhine State's signature noodle dish. Sittwe's best - many claim - is served at
this stall (look for the green awning) facing the city hall.
Mya Teahouse
TEAHOUSE $
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