Bagan

Adventurous diners, look no further. This cosy eatery is always brimming with pilgrims drawn to its exotic gems and affordable Burmese treats. Test your tastebuds with potent salads, salty soups and subtle curries, many influenced by Chinese and Indian cooking. Start with a golden, garlicky parata pastry topped with pea mash, then pucker up for a crunchy pennywort or pickled-tea salad. Try a tangy mohinga fish soup - Burma’s national dish and virtually hidden on the menu - and for something sweet and sticky, don’t miss the Bagan chicken or chilli beancurd. Skip the ice-cream treats and cool down with a syrupy faluda instead.