12 - 18 JANUARY 2018
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A Foodie’s Guide to Urban 86
What’s On - january FRIDAY 12TH Mandalay Marionette Troupers Puppet Show | Art & Stage International Friendship Group (IFG Yangon) presents charity event the Mandalay Marionette Troupers Puppet Show. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable night under the stars. Ticket price is 30,000 kyats, which includes pre-show finger foods and soft drinks. | RSVP: 09 430 66093. ? Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon - 37, KabarAye Pagoda Rd, MayanGone Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Side Effect / Album Release Concert | Nightlife Side Effect band is launching their self-titled album which was recorded in France, Germany, Myanmar and mixed in the U.S. They will be selling the CDs and t-shirts at the gig though these will be available on stores only from January 20 onwards. | Free entry. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Bass Nation with Sai a.k.a DJ Ko Thu | Nightlife A night of trap, dubstep, drum & bass and EDM with special guest DJs from local and international! Line up includes DJ Zaw Gyi, DJ Thar Zwe, DJ Mr Y and Pyrite residents. Entry: 5,000 kyats | RSVP: 09 258 835 885. ? PYRITE - 37, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Near Inya Lake Hotel, MayanGone Tsp | P From 10:00 PM
Tropical Party | Nightlife DJ Yu KT bringing the heat back at Root. Prepare yourselves with banging tropical house music and delicious cocktails for the night. Let's get drunk and start 2018 right! | RSVP: 09 45669 6695. ? ROOT - Bo Myat Htun St (lower block) Botataung Tsp | P From 10:00 PM
Live your music night featuring BROOKS & SUYANO | Nightlife Heineken presents “Live your music night featuring Brooks & Suyano.” Headliner: Brooks, Suyano, supporting artists: Fred, Kitty, The Bugbears. Walk-In Fees @ 20,000 kyats per person (Regular Access). | RSVP: 09440007788 or 09440007778. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Bahan Tsp | P From 10:00 PM
Ladies Night @ Time Out | Nightlife Ladies, this is your night! Come, sip and savor your favorite martini! Buy your first drink of Martini and get three hours of free drink between 8-11 pm. Enjoy the band all night long and get the chance to win a spa voucher @ Time Out Sports Bar. Contact 09 251185975 for more details. ? Time Out Sports Bar - 4th Floor, Novotel Yangon Max, Kamaryut Tsp | P 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SATURDAY 13TH Crazy Pony Duo at 7th Joint Bar | Nightlife Wanna see something you’ve never seen before? Join The Crazy Pony Duo @ 7th Joint. Get into their groove: there’s no one else like them in the whole wide world. | Free entry. ? 7th Joint Bar & Grill - Corner of Mahabandula Rd and 47th St, Botataung Tsp | P From 9:00 PM
Berlin in the Basement | Nightlife This Saturday the Basement will turn into a Berlin club with a one-off night of the best and latest techno music specially curated by their world class European guest DJ. For just one night they will bring the vibe of legendary clubs like Bar 25. | Free entry. ? The Basement - 785 Mahabandoola Rd, Lanmadaw Tsp | P From 9:00 PM
What’s On Break Your Neck | Nightlife Hard music with headliner Ajohn. As part of the celebration is resident Dj Mickey Htet (HardHunger)’s birthday. With supporting DJs PM, Lance, Kz Beatz, Biggy Wyne, HardHunger and Akat with an exciting special guest. | RSVP: 09979784966. ? Pai's Bar - 112,Pyay Rd,(4) Quarter, Near 8 Mile Junction Bridge, Mayangone Tsp | P From 6:00 PM
SUNDAY 14TH Innovative Management in China & Thailand | Business For the Myanmar Business Company, Innovative Management in China & Thailand come and discuss management in business. This event is organized by Myanmar International Business Academy (MIBA) and Dr. Francis Piron (visiting professor) SMC University will discuss management in business. | RSVP: 09 42010 0712. ? Myanmar International Business Academy - 249. 7th Floor(A),Bargayar Rd,Beside Ga Mone Pwint Building, Sanchaung Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marketing in a Digital World | Educational Nowadays, with the development of technology streams, people try to get success in the digital marketing field. Today Matters Institute organize Marketing In Digital World Free Seminar for those who are interested in that field. For more information contact 09 79 23456 22. ? Hotel Accord - 69 Damaryone St, Myay Ni Gone, Sanchaung Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fitness Party | Sports Welcome to the Myanmar First event Fitness Party. There will be a talk show, sharing healthy exercise experience of artists, fitness activities with DJsm musics and healthy foods. Come and join this fine evening. | Free entry. ? People’s Park - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY 15TH Wine Upon A Time | Nightlife Every Monday Ô'Thentic will make you discover an exceptional wine. Ô'Thentic will bring you to France for one of its best selections. Tickets cost 25,000 kyats. | RSVP: 09 44952 9557. ? Ô'Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - 45 Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lemonade - An Independent Ladies Night | Nightlife Get together with friends and hopefully make some new ones, while enjoying passed canapés and two of bar manager Puias’s famous cocktails for 12,000++kyats or canapés and two glasses of wine or Prosecco for 15,000++kyats. They will be spinning music by Blondie, Stevie Nicks, Beyonce, Janis Joplin, Pink, Sia, Cardi B and more groundbreaking female artists. | RSVP: 09 769 292439. ? Gekko Restaurant Yangon - 535 Merchants St, BoTahtaung Tsp | P From 7:00 PM
What’s On WEDNESDAY 17TH Game Night | Sports Get together with your friends and join the excitement at Game Night! Play games of foosball, darts, beer pong, X-Box sport and the winner will get a gift voucher. Just pay US$10 net and enjoy free flow Carlsberg beer from 8 pm to 10 pm! Book "The Stadium" room at US$100++ with two hours free flow beer and mix grilled platter. | RSVP: 09-251185975. ? Time Out Sports Bar - 4th Floor, Novotel Yangon Max, Kamaryut Tsp | P 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 18TH Quiz Night | Educational Join British Embassy Club for the first quiz night of 2018. Bring your team or find one on the spot. Registration is mandatory by email with full name and passport or NRC number. raphaele.martin@fco.gov.uk. ? British Embassy Club - 46 Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
DISCLAIMER Information as of 8th January 2018. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/events-calendar
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Credit: Big Bite
A Foodie’s Guide to Urban 86 BY MIN YE KYAW
Crowds have been flocking to trendy downtown bazaar Urban 86 since it launched in December. Opened from 10am until late from Tuesday to Sunday, the indoor market has enough local and international food stalls to satisfy the fussiest of eaters. But which are really worth your money? TUK TUK has become one of the most popular stalls, with a range of light and authentic Thai salads including papaya, cucumber, long bean, rice noodle, corn and pork. TASTRY faces 48 Street, it’s delicious aroma of spices pulling in passersby. It’s the only Indian food stall in the market, but fortunately they serve quality paneers, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, tangdi kabab, samosas, chapathi and more. Representing Chinese and Taiwanese food are three main players: IMPERIAL GARDEN, franchised from a Cantonese restaurant started by Hong Kong chef Paul Wong that serves good Taiwanese chicken rice, SHWE WANG, a spicy option that serves Mala noodles, chicken wings, and pork meals, and finally, Chinese barbecue I LOVE BBQ, serving reasonably-priced lamb, chicken wings, fish, squid and more. BIG BITE—a well-known brand in Myanmar—has Malaysian noodles, fried rice, spring rolls, chicken satay and French fries. Some of the best Myanmar food includes XIAN'S, a traditional Shan food stall serving potato rice salad with minced pork fermented in rice, Shan noodles, and rice salad. There is also PA PHAUNG, originally a Sanchaung joint which has finally brought its signature grilled fish downtown. Plus a special shout out to the Kachin food stall, SHAR MU which serves ‘spicy chicken gruel’ that tastes better than it sounds, and the Vietnamese stall, where one can slurp pho that would pass the test of any vendor in Ho Chi Minh City.
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DESSERT & DRINKS CHA THAI The biggest Thai tea brand in Thailand already has four branches in Yangon—the latest one here and featuring their signature milk teas, smoothies and juices. THE LAFES A lovely coffee place decorated with artificial turfs and green color everywhere for a peaceful vibe while you’re drinking coffee. They serve tea, juices, smoothies and other snacks. THE JUICE BAR Looking for a fresh juice? Wanna try out a combination of fruits? The Juice Bar is the right place for you. CORN HEYN A great spot for snacking and beer drinking, Corn Heyn is a Japanese place boasting an array of corns (sweet or sour, up to you). MYANMAR BEER After all that grazing on the stalls, you’ll need to chill with a beer. Urban 86’s only beverage beer, Myanmar Premium is waiting for you in a sitdown area near a stage where musicians often play. You can order with draught glasses or a tower of beer for you and your friends.
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‘Lakeside venue that does not disappoint’ BY EDWARD SAILLAND After reviewing a spate of pretty lackluster restaurants towards the end of 2017, I was hoping for a positive dining experience in my first assignment of 2018. Signature Fine Dining / The Garden Bistro on the shore of Kandawgyi Lake did not disappoint. Good service, pleasant surroundings and well-cooked, reasonably-priced dishes make this place worth a visit. Both have the same menu and service. I visited on a moderately cool and sunny lunch and opted for a seat on the terrace (The Garden Bistro), charmed by the wooden and rattan furniture and the vintage ceiling and standing fans. The service was good from the outset. The menu features restaurant classics from China, Thailand, Myanmar, and the West, with the latter taking up the largest space. I was surprised to see some French staples including duck confit and chicken cordon bleu alongside the pasta, pizza, burgers. I went for a cross-section of the cuisines on offer: Pasta chili aglio olio, clay pot rice with chicken, lotus root and pork rib soup. I ordered sautéed spinach and green beans as sides because it’s January and I’m feeling portly after the festive season. The pasta itself was cooked very well, on the edge of al dente, with quality olive oil, strong garlic notes and a nice heat from the paprika chili. It was simple but comforting and worth the 9,000 kyats price tag. The two sides (3,000 kyats each) hit the spot—fresh and lightly seasoned. The soup was also a winner. It tasted as though the lotus root was cooked separate from the broth and added later—it had that brilliant crunchy yet chewy texture. The pork tasted good and the soup was enthusiastically, seasoned. The clay pot was the low point of the meal, but was not terrible. I spied a tempting cake cabinet but, because January, I didn’t try any. I believe the Garden Bistro is a slightly overlooked option for us in search of a nice al fresco venue close to downtown. It may also be a good place for afternoon drinking—I tried a dry martini and it wasn’t bad for the 4,500 kyats I paid. Or breakfast, since it opens at 7am. Address: Bahan Road, Yangon. Hours: 7AM to 10:30 PM Phone: 01 546 488
"It is a really nice restaurant. There are monthly specials and daily promotions. Dimsum is very popular. PEPPERONI Pizza is really nice. There are also specilal rooms for business meeting." Aung Min Sein
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myanmore awards 2018
STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE The Myanmore Dining and Nightlife Awards of Excellence 2018 are set to be the most exciting yet. The 2018 Myanmore Awards are fast approaching—the deadline for nominations is on January 14 and the awards ceremony will be held on February 3 at Meliá Hotel in Yangon. This year the awards are set to be the most exciting and innovative ever, with five award categories focused specifically on the type of venue, and six new awards presented to individuals, venues or organisations that have especially contributed to the promotion of excellence in the dining and nightlife industry in 2017. Myanmar Beer will again be a major sponsor of the event and will present the award to the best local bar or beer station. They have supported every Myanmore awards ceremony since the first back in 2014. KBZ will be lending their support for the fourth year running and will be presenting the coveted Entrepreneur of the Year award. Previous award winners include Min Lann Seafood restaurant, Father’s Office Bar and Genius Shan Highlands Coffee, who used their 2015 win as a springboard to grow their fledgling company into the celebrated social enterprise that it is today. Meliá will be hosting the awards ceremony and dinner for the first year as venue sponsor. The event is set to be a lavish night of extravagance and celebration. Myanmore are also pleased to welcome back another key sponsor this year—Premium Distribution Co. They too have a long history of supporting the awards. Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd., Marbled Black Co., The Table & Chair Co., Sarmal, and our lifestyle sponsor Training Ground Myanmar are also providing vital support to the awards.
There are several other sponsors that are being brought on board to support the awards ceremony and these will be announced nearer the date. However it is not too late to take advantage of this unique event and register your interest to become a sponsor of the Myanmore Dining and Nightlife Awards of Excellence 2018. There are several exciting advertisement opportunities still available this year including sponsoring the new and innovative individual and team awards. Winners of the Green Award, Wine and Spirits Ambassador of the Year, and Chef of the Year will all be regularly featured in Myanmore print publications and online. The Green Award will be presented to a venue or organisation that has demonstrated a strategic approach to business that prioritizes the importance of sustainable and ethical use of resources. The Wine and Spirit Ambassador of the Year will be presented to someone who is at the top of their game and who demonstrates a creative, knowledgeable, and innovative approach to their work. Chef of the Year will be awarded to someone who exhibits an extraordinary talent that is comparable with the best in the world. Regardless of the style or type of cuisine, their food and menu will be evidence of a chef mastering their art, pushing the boundaries of excellence, and providing a unique “one of a kind experience.” Chef of the Year will be someone the dining and nightlife industry can look up to, attempt to emulate, and learn from. As always the awards ceremony will recognise and congratulate the efforts of members of the dining and nightlife industry, but the emphasis this year will be on cultivating and driving a culture and ethos of excellence going forward. Individual and venue winners will become ‘Ambassadors of Excellence’—their standards and qualities will promoted to inspire others to aim for the same high standards of excellence. Winners will be featured in regular print and online articles and exclusive video ‘catch-ups’ throughout the year. If you are interested in sponsoring the awards or would like to contribute towards the continued growth of excellence by supporting the new and exciting individual awards of excellence then please don’t hesitate to reach out to the team at awards@myanmore.com or call on +95 (0)9 779 003 701, +95 (0)977 6174015.
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THE CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF THE PARIS NATIONAL OPERA @ THE STRAND HOTEL 6 JANUARY 2018 PHOTOS BY LEO JACKSON
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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 12th - 18th January 2017. INSIDIOUS : THE LAST KEY Insidious: The Last Key is an upcoming American supernatural horror film. It is the fourth installment in the Insidious franchise, and the second in terms of the series's in-story chronology. Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Daw
ALONG WITH THE GODS : THE TWO WORLDS Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds is a 2017 South Korean fantasy drama film directed by Kim Yong-hwa and based on a webcomic by Joo Ho-min. Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Daw
JUMANJI Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a 2017 American action adventure comedy film. A standalone sequel
to Jumanji (1995). Junction City, City Mall, Nay Pyi Daw
THONE YAUNG CHAL Thone Yaung Chal is a Burmese Drama Movie directed by Steel with Stars : Min Maw Koon, Khant Si Thu, Nay Myo Aung, Ei Chaw Po and Shwe Thamee. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Shae Saung Cinema, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar
LA YAUNG PHYAR TAE INLY MHAR La Yaung Phyar Tae Inly Mhar is a Burmese Horror Movie directed by Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Maung with stars : Nay Toe, War Zin and Wut Hmone Shwe Yee. Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Junction Maw Tin, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Thamada Cinema
Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction City | 01 9253591, 01 9253592 Junction Square | 01 527 055 City Mall | 09 764802081 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 Nay Pyi Daw | 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 (Tharkayta) | 01 556 782 Mega Ace (Tamwe) | 01 554 383 Mega Ace (North Okkalapa) | 09 971 750 91
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