"Often considered the national dish of Myanmar, the monhinga — spelled here “mont hingar” — is a rich seafood soup with rice noodles. The version sold at this stall within the CORE food hall on Southeast 82nd suspends slices of clam and split pea fritters in a stock fragrant with lemongrass, ginger, and shallot, which plays off the sweetness of the shellfish. The bowl is piled high with the restaurant’s crunchy fried alliums and nuts, which adds a satisfying textural contrast." - Nick Woo, Brooke Jackson-Glidden
