10 - 16 FEBRUARY 2017
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Ethnic Food Guide make it romantic
What’s On FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY Full Stop - Eclipse Invasion ft. Kid Fresh | Nightlife Full Stop is back. They’re invading Eclipse Bar & Restaurant, one of Yangon’s hottest new venues, flying in one of the most decorated DJs in Asia from Hong Kong. For reservation Via to 09 44247 7778. ? Eclipse Public Bar & Restaurant - 4th floor, Myanmar Plaza, Yankin Tsp | P From 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY Fête de la Francophonie 2017 - IFB | Activities FETE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE 2017 SPECIAL PARIS. Come and celebrate with us the French language and culture. Free entrance, from 10am to midnight. No need to speak French, just come and have fun. ? Institut Francais de Birmanie - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 10:00 AM
FULLMOON PARTY Live in Yangon | Art & Stage This event is in collaboration between Mask Culture and Zaap and will feature headliners KSHMR and supporting artists R3hab, Nervo, Far East Movement and many more. Tickets at 35,000 Ks for general access. Save your energy to party. ? The ONE Entertainment Park - Paw San Hmwe St, Thuwana, Thingankyun Tsp | P 3:30 PM
9'Night Session | Art & Stage 9’Night Record’s artist “Zero” launches his debut album “One” on 21 January. Join in his first live show with us. Also featuring performances by artistes General Tiger Gun, The Peacists and Youn Ni Ko. Ticket price at 7,000 Ks. For more details, contact 01 255 130. ? Yangon Yangon Rooftop Bar - 339, Sakura Tower, Corner of Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd and Sule Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 8:00 PM — 10:00 PM
SUNDAY 12TH FEBRUARY Lynn Lynn Rock for Yangon | Art & Stage Rock night with Lynn Lynn at KanDawGyi. Save your energy to jump up.You can get the ticket at ManThiri Studio, City Mart Every Branches, Frolick and MMTIX. Via : 09 451010789, 09 782097436. ? Kandawgyi Mhyaw Sin Island - Kandawgyi Myaw Sin Island, Nat Mauk St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 7:00 PM
12TH-14TH FEBRUARY Sweet Valentine | Nightlife Yangon Yangon is doing a lovely program for 2017 Valentine day’s love birds: Every couple that comes to the bar on Feb 12, 13, and 14 will get one free cocktail each. Take a couples photo in front of Yangon Yangon’s back-drop poster, check-in with that photo to Yangon Yangon Facebook page, show it to their staff and you will get Special Valentine Cocktails by their Bartenders, one cocktail per post per person. ? YangonYangon - 339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Bacchus Energy Drink Promotion Event | Activities The Bacchus Energy Drink promotion event at People’s Park (Karaoke Stage) on 12 February 2017 (Union Day) 12- 6 Pm together with Games, Quizzes, Sampling & Entertainment programs of many Celebrities. ? People's Park and People's Square - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 12:00 PM — 6:00 PM
What’s On MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY Mad for it Monday | Nightlife 90’s Britpop & Drinks Specials Every Monday 7pm-Late, Heineken 15,00/25,00 Kyats, Jack Daniels & Coke 45,00 Kyats, Heineken & Jack Daniels Chaser 65,00 Kyats. RSVP Via : 09777459080 ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 the Strand, Left side of the Myanmar Red Cross Building | P 7:00 PM
TUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY Communication and Branding Seminar | Educational You’ll have the chance to hear from Mr Neal Robert, a communication agency created in Yangon in 2013. Come to learn from a real world professional: What does communication mean in Myanmar? What makes a campaign a success or a fail? How do you translate your objectives into a communication campaign? RSVP Via : 01 523 700 ? Cci France Myanmar - Parkside One Building, 271-273 Bagayar St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM
Lover Day show | Art & Stage Valentine’s day party show @ KanDawGyi with Sai Sai, Bunny Phyo, Snare, Hlwan Paing, Ye Yint Aung, Bobby Soxer and Amera Hpone. Ticket Price for Single 9,000 Kyats and for Couple 15,000 Kyats. RSVP Via : 01 201150, 09 5500 400 ? Kandawgyi Mhyaw Sin Island - Kandawgyi Myaw Sin Island, Nat Mauk St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY Documentary Evening | Educational Join them at the PfC Knowledge Sharing Center for screening of a selection of stories form Human, which was the first movie to premiere in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations, to an audience of 1,000 viewers, including the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is on first come first served basis. ? PfC Knowledge Sharing Center - 77/79 Bo Yar Nyunt, 2nd Floor, Dagon Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Jazz under the stars | Nightlife Live jazz event at ATLAS. They proceed with their successful jazz-events. A unique and exceptional gathering with Yangon’s favorite blues and jazz musicians the Bamboo Trio. No entrance fee. Please reserve under info@ atlas-myanmar.com | RSVP Via : 09 767419413 ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY Parami Pizza Promotion | Dining Any Pizza or Pasta and a Tiger beer or a glass of house wine with 12,000 Ks. ? PARAMI PIZZA - 11/8,Cnr of Malikha Rd and Parami Rd,7th Qtr,Mayangone Tsp | P 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Ring My Bell at The Lab Wine & Tapas Bar | Nightlife Ring My Bell at The Lab. When you hear the bell order a drink and get a free shot! See you tomorrow at The Lab. RSVP Via : 09 250 675 289 ? The Lab - 70A Shwe Gone Daing Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 5:00 PM
Valentine’s Day Special Love at First Sight | Dining Love at First Sight. Create your own romantic experience with your loved one for your love stories at Le Cellier! Surprise your love by inviting him/ her to a unique dinner with their Valentine’s Day package. Call Le Cellier at 09 251185973 for more information or reservation. ? Le Cellier Restaurant and Bar - 14th Floor, 459 Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 10:30 PM
Valentine's Day at Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon | Dining “Romance Under The Stars” Valentine’s Day set dinner Complimentary Door Gift plus a bottle of red/white/sparkling wine, red rose and valentine’s day cake. Be in a chance to win lucky draw prizes.Book in advance for romantic dining at Lobby Lounge T: +95 1 544500 Ext: 6221 E: fb.chry@chatrium.com ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Valentine's Dinner at Strand Hotel | Dining The season of love is upon us once again, and what better way to celebrate Valentine’s than with a romantic dinner and live music entertainment at our fine dining restaurant? 6 course degustation menu at USD 198++ per couple with a glass of Champagne on arrival. For reservation or information kindly contact strandrestaurant@hotelthestrand.com or call 09770091104. ? The Strand Hotel - 92 Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6:30 PM — 10:30 PM
Special Valentine’s Package | Dining Only 350 USD for two with Deluxe room, 4 course Dinner for two at the poolside or Shwedagon view,Bottle of Prosecco,Bunch of Roses and Homemade pralines and Transportation inside Yangon for two ways. RSVP Via : 01-526289, 01-526298, 01-526305 ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - 129, Dhammazedi Rd, Bahan Tsp | P All Day
Happy Valentine's Day | Dining LUCKY DRAW ITEMS Dinner for two, Promotion of the month for two, price only with 60,000 Kyats for couple. 4PM ~ 6PM ROMANTIC MOVIE TIME (@Theatre), 6PM ~ 8PM ROMANTIC DINNER TIME (@V Bar), 8PM ~10PM ROMANTIC MOVIE TIME (@Theatre). RSVP Via : 09 901 0532 ? Vintage Luxury Yacht Hotel - Botahtaung Jetty, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Valentine's Dinner and Drinks | Dining Spend the day of hearts filled with love and merriment at Café Sule. Savour the night with a wonderful international buffet and Free-flow drinks for US$ 88 nett per couple. A chance to win precious jewelry from THIDA GEMS and activities to help ensure that you end the night only with the best of memories. RSVP Via : 01 242 828 ? Sule Shangri-La Hotel - 223/ Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 10:00 PM
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Ethnic Food Guide To celebrate the Union Day of Myanmar, on February 12th of every year, we have compiled a list of Myanmar’s ethnic food restaurants in Yangon, based on the information from the Myanmar Ethnic Restaurateurs Association, to mark the unity and harmony of the country.
MIXED ETHNICS FOOD TAING YIN THAR
Address: 5A, Corner of May Kha Road and Parami Road, Mayangone Township, Yangon. Phone: 01-9660792 | Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
This is an upscale eatery that aims to promote the flavours of Myanmar by serving ethnic cuisines from all over the country in a nice setting and environment.
BURMESE FOOD AUNG THUKA
Address: 17(A), 1st Street, West Shwe Gone Daing Road, Bahan Township, Yangon Phone: 01-525194 / 09-5005296 / 09-5100683
Located right behind Myanmar Business Alliance hotel, Aung Thuka offers authentic local taste of various curry dishes of Myanmar, served with rice, fresh vegetables, traditional fish paste, and ending with a course with jaggery (Burmese custom is to eat jaggery after a meal for better a digestive system).
RAKHINE MINN LANN SEAFOOD
Address: No. 45 Corner of Baho and Khittar St | 70 Wai Za Yan Tar Rd | 16 Parami Rd Phone: 09-5502459, 09-73112984 | Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Famous for their Rakhine Mont Tee and seafood supplied freshly straight from Rakhine region daily. Customers can pick the seafood live from the tanks and are able to choose the preparation techniques. Mote Tee, thin rice vermicelli, is another popular dish from Rakhine region. Minn Lann has several outlets around the city, so it should be easy for customers to visit. Prices are affordable for most dishes except the special seafood items.
KACHIN SHA YI
No. 76, Bogyoke Road, Pazundaing Township Phone: 09-798041923 | Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
This low-key restaurant has a nice and quiet setting. Although rarely super busy, SHA YI serves some excellent and authentic Kachin recipes, complete with a focus on regional spicy, sour and salty flavour combinations. The alpine taro soup and pork tenderloin salad are solid recommendations, and provide genuine tastes of the North.
JING HPAW MYAY
2/B, Kyun Taw Road, Sanchaung Township Phone: 01-524525
With a plain, sanitary-looking interior only embellished by some textile table mats and curtains, this modest restaurant has some of the best Kachin food in town, and for quite a cheap price at below 10,000 Ks per person. Pork and bamboo shoot curry, grilled fish, and shat jam – a traditional mixed steamed rice – are must-tries. Don’t pass up on the pinkish Kachin rice wine either, which has a distinctly sweet, even fruity taste.
WA HA TAI WA
No. 10, Aung Thukha St | 9 Mile Phone: 01-660376 , 09-2045283, 09-421126710 | Opening Hours: 11:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Bamboo huts greet you at the entrance, making for a pastoral first impression. Waiters are clothed head to toe in traditional dress, and decor and photos are strictly Wa related. Food is presented on a round rattan tray lined with banana leaves and you can opt to sit on the floor at low tables for a more authentic experience. ROOT KITCHEN
Address: Bo Myat Htun Street, Bo Myat Htun Tower, Botahtaung Township, Yangon Phone: 09-456696695 | Opening Hours: 11:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Bringing uncommon Wa food to light, Root Kitchen and Bar presents Wa dishes in a modern style while keeping true to the authentic taste in relaxing and comfortable environment.
SHAN SHAN YOE YAR
Address: No. 169, War Tan Street, Lanmadaw Township or Sule Square Phone: 01-221524 | Opening Hours: 6:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Situated in a large wooden house, this is an upscale Shan eatery. Apart from the delicious but standard fare such as curry, Shan noodles and soups, some more obscure menu items you should definitely try include ‘pounded’ salads and pork sashimi (partially cooked). One person can eat here for around 15,000 Ks. 999 SHAN NOODLE SHOP
Address: 130/B, 34th Street, Kyauktada Township Phone: 01-389363 | Opening Hours: 6:00 AM — 7:00 PM
A hole-in-the-wall offering great value; two people can easily eat their fill here for under two dollars. Noodles come in soup (myi shay) and salad (shan kauk swe), and both options are quite oily as Shan cuisine would have it.
MON JANA MON
Address: No. 114, Nanda Wun Street, Bahan Township Phone: 09-250825442
Warmly lit with welcoming staff, it’s a tight squeeze inside, but that only adds to the homey vibe of this restaurant that specializes in inexpensive Mon food and traditional snacks. Mon State, which borders Thailand, is known for its curries and combined sour, salty and spicy flavours, often from tamarind and shrimp paste.
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Bib up and Purge out at “Pier 9 Cajun Kitchen” BY HTUN LYN ZAW What is it: Rejoice, Seafood Lovers! This is the very first Cajun/Creole cuisine in town, which proudly claims to be catering authentic southern Louisiana style seafood. If you fancy releasing your inner seafood loving maniac by wearing a bib, cracking shells with your bare hands, and chowing down on aquatic delicacies such as lobsters, crab, and clams, Pier 9 is definitely the place where you need to be at. Atmosphere: The shop is a three-storied pier themed building, and every floor seems to serve its own purpose. The first floor is rather family oriented with its large tables and charmingly decorated seating whilst second floor gives out a bar vibe, where you can enjoy drinks from the bar and maybe a football match with your friends along with the meal. The third floor is a lounge area where you can sit comfortably and has a fine dining feel to it. Recommendation: We started off with cocktails, Pimm’s Cup (Ks 5490) and Rosarika (Ks 6490), from the bar. The subtle mix of raspberry vodka’s rawness and gentle fragrance of Rose beer in Rosarika will trick your tongue and kick off strong if you are on an empty stomach. For starters, we munched on crunchy deep fried whole onion called Blooming Onion (Ks 5900) with remoulade sauce and Cajun Boudin Balls with spicy lemongrass sauce (Ks 5900). For entrees, we tried Ox Tail Stew (Ks 10900) soaked in onion gravy, which is served with toasted bread (you can choose to have it with rice as well). The mouthwatering main course we had is called “the whole 9 Yards” (Ks 24,900): the signature dish of the restaurant. It is a spicy platter of assorted seafood with corns and potatoes mixed in Pier 9 original sauce. Interestingly, unlike other assorted dishes I have had before, the texture of the taste did not give out a certain overwhelming miscellaneous-ness, but rather had a refined wholesomeness to it. Final thoughts: The overall experience was wonderfully satisfying since the staff was helpful and the food was exquisite. The location might be far out in 9 miles, but according to the Manager, Ma Khine Zar, it is intended to have more space for parking. In a sense, if you want to escape from your daily monotonies to give yourself a soul soothing seafood treat, Pier 9 is just the place for you. 3/A13, Taw Win Road (Near Ocean and Victoria Hospital), Mayangone Township, Yangon. Ph: 09 977 745455 Opening Hours: 11:00 AM — 1:00 AM
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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 10th — 16th February 2017. RINGS A young woman finds herself on the receiving end of a terrifying curse that threatens to take her life in 7 days.
KUNG FU YOGA Kung Fu Yoga is an upcoming multilingual action-adventure comedy film.
Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Junction Square, Junction Maw Tin
Junction Square, Junction Maw Tin
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
LA LA LAND A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
MONSTER TRUCKS The film follows a high schooler who finds an escaped monster living in his truck.
RAEES Raees (English: Wealthy) is an upcoming 2017 Indian action crime thriller film. Shae Saung Cinema
HONEYMOON Honey Moon is a Burmese comedy movie directed by Ko Zaw (Ar Yone Oo) with Kyaw Ye Aung, Myint Myat, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Ei Chaw Po, Shwe Hmone Yati and so many others actors. Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
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