Shwe Pu Zun

Yangon


Even though it's on the edge of an industrial estate, this combined modern bakery, cafe and dessert bar drags in the crowds. It's famous for its faluda ('fa-lu-da' on the menu), a cocktail of custard, ice cream and rosy jelly. There's a pleasant courtyard garden and quieter cafe to the rear that's worth discovering.

It's a handy place for refreshments if you're out this way visiting the National Races Village or Thaketa Crocodile Farm or heading across to Thanlyin.


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