Awesomely aromatic red banana cake

When in Myanmar, going to a bakery might not be on the top of your to do list. But in terms of unique local eats, a visit to one of the Shwe Pu Zun bakeries (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shwe-Pu-Zun-Cakes-and-Cold-Drinks/148759965188606) should be right up there. 

For a sweet  Burmese treat, try their red banana cake (shwe pyi). It has a slightly odd, half Malaysian kueh – half English cake type of texture, but really, this is all about the incredibly fragrant power of the red banana – sweet and awesomely aromatic.

For something savoury, arrive around 3-4pm to treat their mutton puffs (they sell out quickly!). Light puff pastry encases tender, delicately spiced shredded mutton to create a light and highly moreish snack. I really don't need to say more.