One of my favourite places to photograph daily life is Yangon.

The city has some excellent street markets.

As you would expect for a coastal city and one close to the delta’s many rivers, there’s no shortage of fish in the markets.

Each day a fresh catch of sea and freshwater fish hit the markets and is quickly snapped up by Yangon’s home cooks.

Nothing goes to waste. Heads and bones are sold for making curries and stock.

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For its palpable energy, vibrant markets and cornucopia of street food, Yangon knocks Bangkok into a cocked hat. Since I started visiting more than a decade ago it has remained one of my favourite cities.

I happily spend all day wandering around photographing street food vendors and markets, and hunting out tasting local dishes.

In the early morning and late afternoon, markets are packed with shoppers looking for the best fresh produce.

Chicken and pork are the most popular meats but there are Muslim butchers specialising in beef and mutton.

There is an abundance of small neighbourhood markets to explore.

As Thailand, pickled and sour fruits with a chilli dip are popular.

Food stalls selling rice and curry, the ubiquitous mohinga noodle soup, and tea abound.

Eating out has always been popular but since the country opened up streets stalls and small restaurants have flourished. There are some excellent places to eat and some very interesting regional dishes to discover.

In the evening you can enjoy a version of hotpot, simply add stock and simmer.

Most cooking in the streets is still done of charcoal stoves.

Sometimes it’s not always good to know what is going on around you; especially in you are a chicken in Yangon.