In North Dagon Township in Yangon, locals can get a lunch bowl of rice and curry for only 500 kyats or under 0.30 USD. For people who do not wish to eat rice with curry, other options such as starchy gravy noodles (Kaw Yay Kaut Swe) and special rice dishes (Htamin Paung) are also available as well. Drinks are also available for 100 kyats or $0.05.
Ko Nay Thurein, a young entrepreneur, says these affordable lunch options are targeted mainly for people from the working class. Lunch at this restaurant is available from 11am to 2pm.
