Spice level warning — Danbauk is not what I expected

I underestimated Danbauk. The complex and earthy description didn't prepare me for the reality. fish paste ngapi brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

laphet fermented tea leaf salad is a uniquely Burmese ingredient used in salads and as a stimulant snack. The a traditional Burmese home breakfast setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. lahpet yay tea leaf tea cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.