Yangon
Meet the Burmese Punks Feeding Their Country's Homeless
Every Monday night, a group of black-clad, silver-studded punks meet under an overpass in downtown Yangon to distribute food to people living on the streets.
Yangon’s ‘Pork on Stick’ Is More Than Just Pork on a Stick
Wet Thar Dote Htoe, literally translated as “pork on stick” is engrained in Myanmar street food culture, thanks to the entrepreneurial skills (and high quality offal) of one family.
Taking the Machismo and MSG Out of Myanmar's Tea Shops
Tiny cups of sweet tea, MSG-laced dishes, and underaged waiters are the backbone of traditional Burmese tea shops, but Rangoon Tea House in Yangon is trying to change that with delicious food and a more welcoming atmosphere.
Myanmar Police Are Reportedly Confiscating Copies of 'The Interview' at North Korea's Request
Local media reported that authorities began seizing the pirated DVDs after a meeting with officials and an order from the North Korean embassy.
Tea Leaf Salad Is a Greasy Equalizer in Myanmar
Lahpet thoke, a national dish of Myanmar, is nothing more than some pickled tea leaves tossed with tomato slivers, double-fried beans, sesame seeds, and a healthy glug of garlicky oil, but it's still enjoyed by everyone in this rapidly reforming...