Aroma

Yangon


The most contemporary of the cluster of cafes and restaurants at the east end of Kandawgyi Lake – an area you have to pay K300 to enter. Aroma offers caffeinated drinks and smoothies along with light meals such as club sandwiches with fries and fresh salads.


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