MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon -10th to 16th May 2019

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10 - 16 MAY 2019

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Radio Bar REVIEW FAcebook Dating

Weekly Guide

EAT

10th Fri

LA VIE EN ROSE Corriander Leaf Alhone lends itself completely to the game. They have changed the ambiances for you on Thursday and Friday nights, more intimate and warm to spend an exceptional moment. Do not wait for Valentine’s Day to share a romantic dinner, affection with friends and relationship. ? The Corriander Leaf - Building No.12, Yangon International Hotel Compound, Ahlone Road, Dagon Tsp | P 6 pm - 11 pm

Seafood Buffet at The Square Get ready for a giant Seafood buffet at Square restaurant. 37USD net with soft drink and 45USD net with alcohol beverage. Reserve your seat now at 09 444088881. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 6 pm - 10:30 pm

12th Sat

Return To The Jetty Brunch Launch Get ready for a giant Seafood buffet at Square restaurant. 37USD Join for the first of many boozy PA brunches at their new home on Strand road. Expect to see all your favourites such as Eggs in Hell, The PA Fry Up & The Breakfast Tostada as well as 3 hours Free Flow beer & reimagined cocktails from Jen & her team. For table reservation please contact to 01 392 263. ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 11 am - 4 pm

14th Tue

Delightful Asian Buffet At The Market Restaurant, every Tuesday evening, experience true Asian flavours… Just $29 net per person including free-flow of beer and soft drinks. Reserve a table, please call 01 934 5000. ? Meliã Hotel Yangon - No.192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

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16th Thurs

CharGrilled Night Enjoy a wide selection of all-you-can-eat freshly grilled meat, appetizing with variety of salads and more. All prepared daily a-la-minute on the open charcoal-grilled. For table reservation please contact to 01 650 933. ? Mercure Yangon Kabaraye - No.17, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

10th Fri

Europe Meets Myanmar 2019 Concert Members of the European Union Youth Orchestra will perform together with the Orchestra for Myanmar, New Children’s Choir and the Strand Singers. Enjoy the another unforgettable evening filled with the best pieces of European classical music and traditional Myanmar and European songs. The ballroom has limited capacity, so come early to get in. The doors will be closed at the start of the concert. Entry fee is free. ? Strand Hotel - No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Where Is Charlie?

Friday couldn’t get better with Charlie. Come to Atlas and immerse yourself in music while Charlie and his band play funk, rock and blues throughout the evening. For table reservation please contact to 09 767 419413. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8 pm - 11 pm

Hydra - Episode 2 : Bass Area Hydra’s Bass Elite take a trip to Yangon for the infamous Bass Area party. They are providing a harder soundtrack to your party till the wee hours of Saturday morning. Entry Fees is 10,000 Kyats (Include 1 Free Beer). For table reservation please contact to 09 254 272 460. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel, Dagon Tsp | P From 9:30 pm

Blues Jam with MISnomers Bring your instruments, or listen. It’s a BLUES JAM night with Misnomer. For table reservation please contact to 01 255 131. ? YangonYangon - No.339, Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P From 7 pm

11th Sat

YOUTH Yat Kwat This day is ‘inspired’ by the launch of the Myanmar Survey Research (MSR) youth study that gives a comprehensive picture into the values and lifestyle of young people in Myanmar. So, we also ask: What does it mean to be young in Myanmar? Be part of that day and come on the 11th May between 3-9pm to the Goethe-Institut Myanmar. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 3 pm - 9 pm

Myanmar Essay and Handwriting Competition Dulwich College Yangon will once again hold a Myanmar Essay and Handwriting Competition for all international school students. It will be hosted at Pun Hlaing campus from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.

The competition is open to students aged 9 – 11 years and 11 – 13 years studying at an international school in Yangon. Please contact the front desk on 01 3684448 or 01 3684460 for more details. ? Dulwich College Yangon - Pun Hlaing Golf Estate Avenue, Hlaing Thayar Tsp | P 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Live Music From DJ’s Yu KT & Adam Nicholas Back, bigger and better than ever before, Port Autonomy brings Yangonites the best of beer pong, boozy brunches, live DJ sets, iconic cocktails from Jen Queen and her team, and killer food such as the King George of Cuba, with Gochujang Carnitas & Korean Dijonaise. Celebrate the opening night, this Saturday, May 11th with live music from. DJ’s Adam Nicholas and YU KT from 10pm – late. ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P From 10 pm

Pool Party Bring your SPF, swimsuit and your favorite floaties for an afternoon of fun in the sun. Purchase your ticket at Treetop Wine Bar or contact us by phone or email. Ticket price is 17,900 Kyats per person.

If anything unclear or any further clarification is needed, kindly contact to 09 89 33 87 847 (Eng) and 09 5172433 (bur). ? The Treetop Wine Bar - No.1, U Sein Maung Lane, Hlaing Tsp | P 5 pm - 8 pm

Reggae Junction Vol.4 The one and only Reggae Junction is back to 50th Street to bring you the best reggae tunes in town. ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - No.9/13, 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P From 8 pm

11th - 12th

YZ presents Doggies’ Days at the Zay YZ presents a special weekend for man & woman’s best friend: a special fashion show or best costume for puppy and owner, Winner will get an awesome prize from Sonder Living and fashion show will begin at 5:00 pm. If interested in joining the fashion show, please arrive around 4:30 pm and let us know. Entry is 6000 kyats and free for children ages 12 and below. Event will be from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm. ? The Tea Factory - No.2, Kanyeiktha St, Kabaaye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 12 pm - 8 pm

11th - 15th

Sketching Walkers Group Show Aung Thein Htike, Lu Maw Han, Win Htoon Thant, Aung Myo Min, Han Htue Lwin, Aung Htut Khaung will organize art show with different styles of ink and watercolor sketches. Come and enjoy the paintings. ? Bo Aung Kyaw St Art Gallery - No.287/289(first floor), Bo Aung Kyaw St (middle), Kyauktada Tsp | P 10 am - 4 pm

12th Sun

Candle Making Workshop Learn how to make your own candles using beautiful glass or coconut shell & Eco-Soy wax to create handmade, enviro-friendly candles for your home. Create your own scented natural soy candle with the amazing expert Edyta Bertrand. Attend a 4 -hour workshop and learn how to create attractive and elegant scented candles. In this four-hours session you will enjoy amazing wine from Grape Vine Wine Distribution & canapés from The Treetop Wine Bar. You will leave with your own boxed candle and, we think, a warm rosy glow of achievement at having acquired a new skill. For more information please contact to 09 76 503 856 (eng) and 09 517 24 3 (bur). ? The Treetop Wine Bar - No. 1, U Sein Maung Lane, Hlaing Tsp | P 3 pm - 7 pm

15th Sun

AMCHAM & CCI France Myanmar Networking Night With the commitment to providing a regular networking platform for the business community in Yangon, AMCHAM Myanmar and CCI France Myanmar are hosting a joint chambers Networking Night in May at Sule Shangri-la Hotel. Please join and meet their two chambers’ members and leadership over an informal reception. ? Sule Shangri-La - 223, Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Comedy Night at 50th St Yangon Monsoon season may be coming soon, but that doesn’t mean that you need to stay inside all day wishing for the sun to come out.

Brighten that abyss of despair with jokes, funny stories, and puns.

Come to laugh, or if you are feeling up to the challenge give standup comedy a try. If you know people who could benefit from some truly honest comedic relief, give ‘em the ol’ invite to this here event.

It’s gonna be a great night. ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - No.9/13, 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P 8 pm - 10 pm

DISCLAIMER Information as of 7th May 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated Information, please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/ events

GUIDE

Celebrates Mother’s Day with best deals in Yangon Mother’s Day at Le Planteur Restaurant & Bar Gather your family and celebrate Mother’s day at Le Planteur. Get 1 glass of sparkling wine on arrival and enjoy a delicious 4-course menu created by the Executive Chef Jean Marc Lemmery. This year, they will also spoil the kids with a Crepe station. Salty or sweet, they won’t resist these tasty French pancakes. While kids will be running in the garden, they invite the mothers to discover their future and the one of their families with their fortune teller. Price is 55USD for adults and 27USD for children under 12 years old.

Reservation at 01 514 230.

Le Planteur Restaurant & Bar - No.80, University Avenue Road, Bahan Township, Yangon | 11:30 am - 2 pm

Mother’s Day Lunch at SEEDS Enjoy Mother’s day lunch with breathtaking view by the lake at SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge. Mother’s day special welcome cocktail with 4 course Menu experience will cost only 42 USD including apéritif, canapés, lunch and live music. Limited seats are available. For reservation please contact to 09 97 27 84 84 1, 01 655 900, SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge - No.63/A, U Tun Nyein Street, Mayangone Township, Yangon | 12 pm - 2 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch Celebrate a special family moment together with your mother at Novotel.

Mother eats Free per table only and get a chance to win Special Give Voucher by posting a photo of your special moment with your her. Enjoy the best of Myanmar and International food at The Square. For reservation please contact to 09 444 0 888 1.

Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Road, Kamayut Township, Yangon | 12 pm - 3 pm

Mother’s Day Sunday Roast & Pool Join Rose Garden for their Mother’s Day Special Sunday Roast and enjoy the crystal clear water from their pool. Selection of their traditional roast choices with all the fixings features slow roasted US Prime Beef Ribs, Marinated Roasted Pork Chop, Roasted and crispy Pork Leg, fish option like Freshly catch Baked clay-wrapped Red Snapper, themed Seafood corner with our freshly prepared Seafood Bouillabaisse, Asian vegetarian corner and salad bar, assorted cold and hot tapas, assorted cakes and ice cream bar, free-flow draft beer and soft drinks, kids’ corner with face painting, live music and the usage of the swimming pool for only US$26.00 net per person. For reservations, please call us at +95 1 371 992 or email at info@theroseyangon.com.

Rose Garden Hotel Yangon - No.171, Upper Pansodan Road Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township, Yangon | 11:30 am - 4 pm

Treat your mom like a Queen Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Market, Melia Yangon which offers a special Mother’s Day Brunch for only USD 48 net per person, including free-flow of Sangria, Mojito, sparkling wine, red wine, white wine, beer and soft drinks. Every family will be able to participate to their Mother ́s Day Lucky Draw – some Spanish Tapas Sets Menu to win and, a handicraft activity for kids to prepare a lovely gift for their Mom will be organized.

Call 01 934 5000 now for bookings.

The Market Restaurant - Melia Hotel, No.192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Township, Yangon | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Mother’s Day Boutique Brunch at Savoy Hotel Every day should be Mother’s Day. Savoy Hotel will offer her a nice gift, you just book a table. US$ 54.- net per person for a boutique package including free flow of our house wines, prosecco, draft beer, and fresh juices. (Alcoholic drinks and food will be served until 3.00pm whereas tea, coffee, and soft drinks until 4.00pm). For table reservation please call to 01 526289.

Savoy Hotel Yangon - No.129, Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Township, Yangon | 12 pm - 3 pm

Time for Moms Get a 15% discount at the Merchant’s lunch, dinner or brunch if you dine with your Mom till end of May. Special gifts with dinner at The Merchant include 1kh cake from The Junction, Signature High Tea at The Junction and you can choose your favourite gifts Mom. For reservations and inquiries please email to hb0m3-fb2@accor.com.

Pullman Yangon Centrepoint - Corner of Sule Pagoda Rd & Merchant Rd, Pabedan Township, Yangon | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

A Mother’s Day To Remember All mothers can enjoy savings of 25% on coffee and selected pastry at Pacific Marketplace only on 12 May 2019. For reservations and more information, please contact at 01 9253810 or email: fbadmin.ppygn@ panpacific.com.

Pan Pacific Yangon - Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road and Shwedagon Pagoda Road, Pabedan Township, Yangon | All Day

Come Five One MOM Free Treat your beloved MOM to a very special dinner at Chatrium Royal Lake Yangon offering Chinese A La Carte Buffet Dinner at US$ 26 net per person, Japanese A La Carte Buffet Dinner at US$ 43 net per person and International Seafood Extravaganza Dinner Buffet at US$ 35 net per person. All meals include a complimentary glass of red or white wine or a healthy drink, a 1 lb. cake, a gift card with memorable instant family photo.

For more information, please kindly contact 01 544 500 (or) fb.chry@ chatrium.com.

Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No.40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon.

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REVIE

Radio Bar: Great cocktails and good music Yangon has seen many differently themed bars over the years.

Some quietly disappears without a mark while others thrive. Radio Bar as appeared as the most talked-about drink spots in Yankin township but what is it all about?

The front of the restaurant is decorated as a big radio yet it looks shady especially at night due to the narrow and dark entrance to the two-storey building. As we walk in, there is a brightly-lit and peaceful dining room before the main hall with the stage at its front which gives us a theatrical atmosphere.

The signature cocktails are priced at 6,000 Kyats - a bit pricey yet worth every penny. Old Skool Calling, everyone’s favourite, made with whiskey, hazelnut syrup and fresh lemon juice is one of the best I have tried in the city-- a strong taste forming a sweet flavour that lingers around.

Out of two signature beer cocktails on the menu, Beer O’ Clock is also quite strong. Served with mint leaves and a skewer of red grapes, this beer cocktail is refreshing and definitely a go-to for beer enthusiasts to sip on. A tip here: don’t overestimate your alcohol tolerance while drinking as they are all pretty strong!

The food menu is well-organized with helpful guidance through sections such as “Wine and Beer Match” and “Alcoholic Prefer”, paving the way for different kinds of drinkers. Most of the popular snacks for drinking such as Kan-Soon-Plain (fried water spinach) and others can be found. The Classic Smoked Pork Neck priced at

5,500 Kyats is extraordinarily soft and juicy even on the inside of the meat. The sauce goes well on it -- a must-try dish.

For 5,000 Kyats, you can enjoy Radio Variety Tempura, one of their signature snacks with a drop of childhood nostalgia for the night.

As it is a big serving good enough for a small group of friends, these local fried tempura are crispy and tasty although a little dry and light, which isn’t necessarily bad. The local crispy gourd fritters ( aka Buthi-Kyaw) with cocktail drinks sounds like a strange combination but you will be surprised! The fried banana chips are too tiny to taste, but the delicious fried pennywort in the dish makes up for it.

Last but not least, Radio Bar is one of the few drinking spots with a live band worth listening to - they play classic Burmese tunes every day starting from 7:30 pm.

Address: 24 Aung Zeya street, Yankin Township, Yangon Phone: 09 44255 5584

FAcebook Dating

By Min Pyae Sone With Tinder’s huge success in pairing up two lonely souls, Facebook launched its own ‘swiped right’ on the online dating platform by introducing the new Facebook Dating Section along with the “Secret Crush” Feature at its annual F8 conference that occurred on the 30th April.

This new reveal happened together with the update of Facebook’s new look – out with the tacky blue and in with minimalist white. “There are 200 million people on Facebook who list themselves as single,” Mark Zuckerburg, CEO of Facebook, said in his keynote speech at F8.

Since Tinder Gold costs $29.99, many people would find Facebook’s new approach to the dating in very convenient way. 2018 being a scandalridden year for Facebook, will these changes make a great improvement for their future or will it backfire? In this new update, you can discover potential matches within your own Facebook communities, events, groups and friends of friends which is now available in Singapore from 1st May. With your dating profile, you can meet and chat with people who share the same interests and grips.

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 9th to 15th May 2019 Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Urban fantasy mystery film based on the Pokémon franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and the 2016 video game Detective Pikachu.

Junction City, City Mall, Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Mingalar Sein Gay Har, Mingalar North Okkalapa, Mingalar Tamwe

Pee Nak Three men on their way to monk-hood, don’t realize the temple at which they will receive their ordination is cursed by the wrath of Pee Nak, a mythical giant snake.

Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Mingalar Sein Gay Har, Mingalar North Okkalapa, Mingalar Tamwe, Shae Saung Cinema

Avengers : End Game Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos.

Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Nay Pyi Taw, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Tamwe

The Dark Cinema (Myanmar) Four filmmaker friends rent old cinema which is stepped in a dark and horrific history. That paranormal activities from the past begin to terrorize the helpless gang.

Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall

Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction City | 01-9253591, 01-9253592 Junction Square | 01 527 055 City Mall | 09 764802081 Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class | 09 266660911, 22, 33 Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035 — 36, 01 230 3 165 Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint) | 09 779 054 671 — 73 Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II) | 09 732 54 091 — 92 Mingalar Sein Gay Har | 09 402177771— 73 Mingalar North Okkalapa | 09 402027001 Mingalar Tamwe | 09 402199991, 2, 3 Nay Pyi Taw | 01 251 277, 01 251 288 Shae Saung Cinema | 01 252 113, 01 388 034 Thamada Cinema | 01 246 962, 01 246 963 Thwin | 01 372 594, 01 388 033 Mingalar | 01 243057 Mega Ace Cineplex (Tamwe)| 01 554383 Mega Ace Cineplex (Thar Kay Ta) | 01 556782 Mega Ace Cineplex (North Okkalapa) | 09 971750101 Mega Ace Cineplex (Dawbon) | 09 400686992

emergency numbers POLICE STATION

AMBULANCE

199 / 01 549309

192

FIRE STATION

TOURIST SAFETY UNIT

191 / 01 252011 / 01 252022

01 642742 / 01 549209

TOURIST INFORMATION

YANGON GENERAL HOSPITAL

01 252859 / 01 378376

01 256112 / 01 265131

HOTLINE NUMBER 1876

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