MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 14th to 20th June 2019

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14 - 20 JUNE 2019

Ultimate Ramen Guide

Yokozuna FATHER’S DAY

Weekly Guide

EAT 14th Fri

Asian Market Dinner Buffet Visit Mercure Hotel Asian Market to eye on a wide selection of Asian Specialities buffet. Come and experience a true Asian Specialities on Fridays. For reservation please contact 01 650 933 . ? Mercure Yangon Kaba Aye - No.17, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 6 pm - 10:30 pm

15th Sun

Rotary Fundraising Gala Dinner Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner of Rotary Club of Central Yangon.

Gala Dinner Ticket Price is $60 per pax. Please RSVP to rotarycentralyangon@gmail.com or phone our Club Admin at 0944 0188 991. ? Rosewood Yangon - No.14, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm

15th & 16th

Animal style Brunch at Port Autonomy This Saturday and Sunday, choose from the original PA burger, the Bacon Blue Cheese Burger or the Animal style burger (a mustard grilled beef patty topped cheese, extra onions, pickles, and our secret PA sauce) or any of our classic brunch items for just 35,000 ks with free-flow drinks between 11am-4pm . ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 11 am - 4 pm

Week-End Brunch & Free Flow Wine/Beer Join O’Thentic every weekend & Public holiday starting at 11 am to enjoy their Egg Pacifico with salmon and Hollandaise sauce and many other things. RSVP : 09 449 529 557. ? Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - No.45, Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 11 am - 3 pm

16th (Father’s Day)

Fruhschoppen Bavarian Brunch Celebrate Father’s Day with Rose Garden Hotel Bavarian Father’s day Frühschoppen. Fathers that will dine-in will get discount the same as their AGE. Age is just a number; use it today to get your Father’s Deal Discount. If you haven’t tried German Cuisines, then you should. You’ll definitely fall in love with it. For more information, please call 01-371 992 . ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 am - 4:30 pm

Father Day Brunch at Novotel Yangon Max This joyous day is the time when families honor their father with a special day out and what better place to go than the Square’s Brunch Buffet. Try your luck with their instant lucky draw to win attractive prizes: Hotel stay, Dining Voucher, etc. Call Min Kaung San 09 444088881 to reserve the table before they fully booked. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 12 pm - 3 pm

Father’s Day Brunch Let the superhero of the family indulge in a hearty brunch with a selection of Asian and International appetizers, hot mains, fresh seafood on ice and many more at SPOON Restaurant. For reservation please contact 01 937 7188. ? Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel - U Aung Myat Rd & Kan Yeik Tha Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 12 pm - 2 pm

Father’s Day Boutique Brunch at Savoy Hotel Happy Father’s Day to their heroes and role models around the world. They love you with all hearts every day but they’ve got this special Day to show your extra care and appreciation to you. Come and join their Father’s Day Boutique Brunch at Savoy hotel as they prepare special fiesta for you and your hero Daddy. US$ 54.- net per person for a boutique package including the free flow of our house wines, prosecco, draft beer, and fresh juices. ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - No.129, Dhammazedi Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 12 pm - 3 pm

Chatrium Father’s Day Dinner 2019 All Dads dine FREE with every FIVE paying diners at their award-winning restaurants this Father’s Day. Receive a memorable family photo gift card for all the family. Be in with a chance to win a “One Night Staycation at Chatrium” in their lucky draw. For reservation please contact 01 544 500. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake - No.40, Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 11 am - 10:30 pm

A Father’s Day To Remember Treat your dad to a delectable meal and celebrate Father’s Day in dining at Saan Restaurant by enjoy 25% savings on buffet dinner and door gift only on 16 June 2019. Pacific Plus card can be applicable for other family members. For reservations and more information, please call at 01 9253810. ? Pan Pacific Hotel - Corner of Bogyoke Rd and Shwedagon Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 6 pm - 10:30 pm

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Good news for all the cocktail lovers. Burma Bistro is happy to announce that every Friday, there will be a free welcome cocktail drink for every customer from 5-7PM, while stock lasts. Perfect reason for you to come and try our new cocktail creations too. See you on Friday. Call 09 40118 3838 to save the table. ? Burma Bistro - No. 644, First Floor, Corner of Merchant Rd and Shwe Bon Thar Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 5 pm - 7 pmm

15th Sat

DJ Yu KT live at Port Autonomy Fresh from performing at ULTRA Singapore, join DJ Yu KT live at Port Autonomy. Free Entry. Email nikki@57below.com to reserve your table . ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P From 10 am

16th Sun

Fashion & Lifestyle Dinner at SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge Sruti Dalmia will showcase her exclusive collection and fashion show with 3 flights of top models. The luxury fusion of textiles enhanced with Indian and Burmese influences sparkled by amazing jewelry from Sein Nan Daw Diamonds and Fine Jewelry. Price is US$ 95 and contact 09 972 784841. ? SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge - No.63, U Htun Nyein St, Mayangone Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm

Philippine Cultural Night feat. the Philippine Madrigal Singers Join a night of beautiful music at the annual PHILIPPINE CULTURAL NIGHT featuring the multi-awarded PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS at the Sule-Shangri-La Hotel. Admission is FREE. ? Sule Shangri La Hotel - No.223, Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6 pm - 8 pm

20th Thurs

The Charm of Oboe Music Enjoy “the charm of oboe music”: a very special instrument with a peculiar identity and a powerful sound. Two Italian artists – Gianfranco Bortolato (oboist) and Giovanni Dal Missier (pianist) – will offer you an unforgettable experience and a great repertoire. ? Pullman Yangon Centrepoint - No.65, Corner Of Sule Pagoda Rd and Merchant Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Jazz Night by Le Planteur Restaurants & Lounge A groovy Jazz night with Bamboo Trio! Discover their delicious selection of Western tapas and enjoy the show with your friends. ? Le Planteur Restaurant & Bar - No.80, University Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 7:30 pm

Promotion of the Week Delightful Dishes

Delight in a wide selection of prawn dishes and an amazing 1 dollar deal of pork knuckles at Du Fu Chinese Restaurant. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No.1, Set Mhu 1 Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 11:30am to 2:30pm and 6:00pm to 10:30pm

You are the burger to my fries This June and July, Babett Yangon serves a focused menu of six handcrafted melt in your mouth burgers for only 17,000 Kyats. All those must-try burgers can be paired with typical Babett delicious side dishes at 6,000 Kyats. To perfectly match with burgers, Babett has selected Dagon, Hoegaarden & Corona Buckets along with Magners Cider buckets starting at 14,000 Kyats. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | P All Day

Unlimited Thursday Every Thursday they have SMOKED BEEF BABY BACK RIBS PROMOTION at Prime Rib. UNLIMITED RIBS & BEER Ks19800. Reservations are highly recommended. CALL 09264655551 Now to reserve, or take a chance. ? Prime Rib - Urban Asia Center, Corner of Maha Bandoola Road and 48th Street, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm DISCLAIMER : Information as of 11th June 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated Information, please check http://myanmore.com/ yangon/events

GUIDE

Yangon’s Ultimate Ramen Guide

By Min Pyae Sone It doesn’t matter where you’re from -- Japan, Korea, China, Thailand —noodles are international. Throughout this guide, we explore the many Ramen, the Japanese twist to hand-pulled La Mian noodles—shops in Yangon.

Ramen Monster Widely popular for its gargantuan Monster Ramen Challenge, it has several branches in Yangon. Personally, my experience at the Myanmar Plaza branch was amazing; the manager was really generous with the servings and the service was fast. Explore different choices in ramen such as their signature Tonkotsu or Spicy Miso choices which can be quite cheap considering their generous contents. A simple set of ramen, dumplings, and extra noodles won’t exceed 10k and make you pretty full.

Don’t dig in right away, the broth is really hot—it’s not fun to singe your tongue.

Address 1: Basement K (5/6), Hledan Centre, Kamayut Tsp Address 2: Food City, Myanmar Plaza, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp Hours: 10am - 9pm

Ippudo Located in downtown, Junction City, Ippudo serves hot noodle soups to warm your body and soul. Ramen Ippudo, or Hakata Ippūdō as it is known in Japan whereas you may think their ramen selection which ranges from 5k to 10k, it is actually way cheaper than most high-end ramen even in Japan. Ramen Ippudo also specializes in Tonkotsu with a rich pork bone broth with a rather soft type of noodles—as opposed to the chewy al dente noodles offered by most ramen shops. So if you’re a fan of soft noodles, check Ippudo out!

Address: No. 506, Level 5, Junction City Corner Of Bogyoke Aung San Road &, Shwedagon Pagoda Rd, Yangon Tel: 09 965 628838 Hours: 9am - 9pm

Ramen Bar You’d expect a ramen place to be somewhere easily accessible—may it be the notorious street food haven 19th street or crowded business districts like Sule. Ramen bar, at Kabar Aye Pagoda Road and hidden by the flyover bridge, makes it hard to know about the place rather than get there.

However, it does make up for it by offering some of the best ramen in the city with its reasonable price point and cozy atmosphere. We recommend you opt for the table upstairs, you’ll know why when you get there. Ramen Bar offers you a taste of Sapporo, a city in Japan, with its signature Miso Ramen which can be described as rich, savory and thick. Prices are quite cheap, taking the food’s exemplary quality in consideration.

Address: No. 17 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Yangon Tel: 09 42020 3022 Hours: 8am - 9:30pm

Jan Jan Jan Restaurants tend to get lost in the abyss that’s commonly regarded as Myanmar Plaza, with lesser-known places getting buried by BIG franchises.

This may be the first time you’re hearing about Jan Jan Jan—or not—but it will surprise you with its arsenal of unique ramen combinations. From Tomato Ramen to traditional Shoyuu Ramen, Jan Jan Jan might have what you’re looking for.

Address: 3rd Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Yangon Tel: 09 44044 0445 Hours: 10am - 9pm

Yokozuna Yangon With a witty name, and a ramen selection that will make you smile; Yokozuna is not far from downtown. It’s a great place to grab some lunch or maybe take your colleagues out for a drink after a long day at work.

Even though this is a ramen guide, Yokozuna offers Japanese rice bowls also known as dons; Pork Cutlet rice dubbed Tonkatsu in Japanese; as well as really cheap ice cream sundaes only 1500kyats. They also have great gyoza. Rewind and Ramen!

Address: Corner of Mahar Bandula and Bo Myat Htun Street, In front of Tun Commercial Bank.

Tel: 09 777 445009 Hours: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 10m (Closed Sundays)

KoiNobori If you live in Star City or the Thanlyin area, and you’re just craving a bowl of warm ramen, Koi Nobori is known for its Tsukemen and Tan Tan Men— something which I strongly recommend. The staffs are really generous and they’ll give you extra noodles if you ask nicely. Previously part of Ren, Japanese hotpot place next to KoiNobori, it uses high-quality ingredients— most of which you can witness being prepared in the shop’s open kitchen.

They, like every Ramen Shop on this list, give out wet towels; something which could help you relax after a hot day out.

Address: Star City-Tower A-5, Thanlyin Township Tel: 09 262 358 468 Opens 7am - 11pm

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Yokozuna: Underrated yet comfortable and big plates “Irasshaimase!” Something that we hear as we enter Yokozuna Yangon Japanese noodles (Ramen) shop or any other Japanese restaurant in town. According to sumo culture, yokozuna is the highest rank you can achieve as a wrestler. While we don’t know why the owners chose the name, we were expecting a big lunch.

A rather easy place to stop by, get to, or stumble upon; Yokozuna Yangon resides on Mahar Bandoola Road—surrounded by bars and beer stations aplenty. Nevertheless, the storefront—with its red nobori or narrow vertical flags/banners and red lanterns—is guaranteed to catch your eye, especially at night.

The inside may be small, but it was cozy enough to sit around for a few hours; that is if you have nothing else to do. We chose a quiet corner where we took off our shoes and made do with a set of seat cushions and a short-legged table. It may be hard to describe in words but here’s a picture to show for it.

Greeted with a wet towel—which was cold—and a chilled glass of Ocha, a Japanese Tea which was obvious that they knew what they were doing. Whereas my partner had ordered rather quickly, I was in a conflict of whether to order something exotic or just stick with my usual choice of Tonkotsu and extra noodles. Finally, I decided to go for the Extra Spicy Spicy Ramen (7,300 Kyats)—like the spice connoisseur I am—to pair with my partner’s rather mild Oyakodon Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl (6,800 Kyats). Looking at our provided condiments; we couldn’t help but notice a “No Outside Food.”

Whereas it may be taboo for most countries but in Myanmar, most of us eat our lunch boxes—and many of us eat our lunch boxes in restaurants.

Arriving first was the Oyakodon, which looked almost fluffy and the taste was light but also fishy influenced by the dashi-based sauce they’ve drizzled on top. The egg, the main highlight of the dish was creamy and savory. It was perfect—not too strong and overpowering—just the right proportion of meat, rice, and dressing. Yet we recommend you dig in as soon as possible because it doesn’t taste nice when cold.

The Extra Spicy Spicy Ramen came in a big bowl, and it was not the spicy I expected; more heat rather than kick. Spice levels aside, the broth was rich and satisfying, more and more rewarding with every spoon. The noodles were al dente and had a certain chew to them.

Although I would’ve wanted one more slice of Chashu or Braised Pork Belly, I realize I would have gone overboard with the budget as this was rather a higher quality slice of meat. Among other toppings such as pickled bamboo stripes, exactly two sheets of nori, leeks, and chives; what stood out most was the Shoyu Tamago or Egg Marinated in Soy Sauce. While these may be common toppings, I’d like to stress the fact that it was one of the best bowls of ramen I’ve ever had—in Myanmar.

Having another glass of Ocha which proved to be a great palate cleanser, I decided to exercise my taste buds with a fleet of gyoza dumplings (3,500 Kyats). Most gyoza tend to get soggy outside with the pork stuffing getting mushy inside; however, the recipe at Yokozuna demands crisp and freshness—something I appreciated as its hard to find good gyoza. The only let-down was the number of dumplings offered to us—five amazing parcels of chewy umami pork, some of which were ruined by my soy sauce and chili oil dipping sauce.

In conclusion, Yokozuna is an underrated place. As proven in this review, they have one of the best ramen Yangon has to offer, as well as many other dishes. The furniture and composition of the whole restaurant will make you feel comfortable and at home. An honest, no-nonsense place to enjoy a few beers with your friends or just slurp a warm bowl of ramen by yourself on a cold rainy Rangoon night.

Adress : Corner of Mahar Bandula and Bo Myat Htun Street, In front of Tun Commercial Bank. Tel: 09 777 445009 Hours: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 10m (Closed Sundays)

GALLERY

FULL BODY FUNCTIONAL WORKOUT AT TRAINING GROUND PHOTO BY ZWE WINT HTET

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 13th to 19th June 2019 Men In Black: International An American science fiction comedy film which is a sequel/spin-off from the Men in Black film series. After the events of Men in Black 3, London has a branch of Men in Black (MIB).

After finding the MIB base, a woman joins them. The head of the branch, High T, pairs her up with Agent H. These two secret agents become involved in a series of alien attacks that sends them traveling around the globe.

Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Sein Gay Har, Mingalar North Okkalapa, Mingalar Tamwe, Nay Pyi Taw, Mega Ace Cineplex (North Okkalapa), Mega Ace Cineplex (Dawbon)

The Secret Life of Pets Sometime after the events of the first film, Max and Duke’s owner Katie marries and has a child, Liam. Thinking of how dangerous the outdoors could be for Liam, Max develops an itch and gets a dog cone as treatment. Max’s luck changes when Duke reveals that the family is taking a road trip outside of the city.

Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mega Ace Cineplex (Tamwe), Mega Ace Cineplex (Dawbon)

Dark Phoenix Dark Phoenix is a 2019 American superhero film. It is the twelfth installment in the X-Men film series and final installment in the main X-Men series. In Dark Phoenix, the X-Men must face the full power of the Phoenix after a mission goes wrong.

Nay Pyi Taw Cinema, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class

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

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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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