Pairing Mont Di correctly — a note on fresh lime soda

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Mont Di. I ordered it with fresh lime soda and the complex and earthy elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. fermented tea leaves laphet in particular became more prominent in a good way.

laphet fermented tea leaf salad is a uniquely Burmese ingredient used in salads and as a stimulant snack. The a traditional Burmese home breakfast is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Mont Di with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.