Ingredient appreciation — what makes Laphet Thohk special

What sets Laphet Thohk apart is the handling of lemongrass. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the pungent and fermented result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

mohinga fish noodle soup is considered the national dish and eaten as breakfast across the country. The a Yangon tea shop atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had fresh lime soda as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Laphet Thohk is the place to start.