6th September 2008
On the Edgware Road to Mandalay . . .
A miserable rainy day on a miserable part of Edgware Road is where I stood and contemplated in front of this miserable looking restaurant.
The chance to sample my first ever Burmese tuck soon dispelled any uncertainty. The décor was like time stood still (1970s) and the dining room was more like a greasy spoon café. Once settled the friendly young waitress suggested I go for the Burmese national dish of Ohn-No Khaukswe (noodles in coconut gravy). Wow, what a recommendation, this is a dish that is not too dissimilar to the Malaysian laksa and it was also one of the best noodle dishes I’ve had this year. It was tasty and delicately seasoned and an appropriate introduction to this cuisine. Equally enlightening was an additional side order of A-Kyaw-Sone (assorted fritters); this was akin to a spiced-up version of the Japanese tempura, but less refined in presentation.
The only minor quibble I have with Mandalay is the portions of the mains tend to err towards the small side.
I thus proclaim this little idiosyncratic or should I say quaint place instead, with an absolute thumbs-up recommendation.
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