Assuming that Burmese food alone would be too risky ... the meditative sounds of the saung-gauk, as the traditional harp is known; and a miniature harp in repose behind the counter.

If recognition is achieved, thanakha will become Myanmar's second intangible cultural heritage to be recognized by UNESCO, after its traditional water festival of Thingyan was added last December.

But it will be augmented with traditional Burmese art and decor. “The menu will showcase traditional foods from my mother’s upbringing in Myanmar,” says Lin, “She has been cooking with my ...