Burma Choice

Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thoke)

Fermented tea leaves mixed with fried legumes, sesame seeds, garlic chips, and diced tomato — complex, funky, and addictive in equal measure

Mohinga

Rice noodle soup in a rich, layered fish-based broth with banana stem, cilantro, and crispy fritters on the side — Burma's national breakfast dish done right

Shan Noodles

Flat rice noodles in a mild tomato-based broth with chicken or pork, topped with sesame oil and scallions — lighter and more delicate than you'd expect

Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup (Ohn No Khao Swè)

Egg noodles in a turmeric-laced coconut milk broth with tender chicken, garnished with crispy noodles and a squeeze of lime

Samosa Salad

Crushed samosas tossed with chickpeas, cabbage, tamarind sauce, and fried onions — a street-food staple that bridges familiar and unfamiliar flavors