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What’s On FRIDAY 2ND JUNE Afternoon of a Foehn by Non Nova Company | Art & Stage Welcome Non Nova Company for two exceptional performance shows in Yangon & Mandalay. On stage: a series of ingeniously arranged table fans, an intriguing puppeteer, and dozens of plastic bags. A foehn wind is created by the turbines that surround the stage. The ticket prices are adult: 5,000 Ks, Students and under 16 years old: 3,000 Ks. ? National Theatre - Ywar Ma Kyaung St, Dagon Tsp | P 4:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Wine Class Series part 2 | Educational Learn how to pick which is the best cheese for each wine. Explore together the intricacies of the production of each wine and cheese. 6 wines, 6 different cheeses, $55-pp. RSVP (+95) 01514230 ? Le Planteur Restaurant & Bar - 80 University Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Live Americana Rock - Ayeyerwaddy Delta Daredevils | Nightlife Heavy duty Americana rock, spiced with a unique blend of bluegrass, hiphop and traditional music. Catch the season-ending Ayeyerwaddy Delta Daredevils show at 50th Street Bar. RSVP 09797002713. ? 50th Street cafe Restaurant and Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P 8:30 PM — 11:00 PM
Special spin by DJ Fingaz | Nightlife Brave brings you your favorite DJ Fingaz this 2nd of June. DJ FINGAZ has DJ'd for, and been called on to work with some of the biggest names in the music and entertainment industry. RSVP 09253354433. ? Brave Bar - 31B, Kanyeiktar St, 10 Qua, Mayangone Tsp | P 10:00 PM — 3:00 AM
FRIDAY 3RD JUNE NvR Sayz NO International Urban Pool Party | Nightlife Hiphop Underground King from Cameron with DJ queen CLEO P will take over control of Nvr Sayz No Urban Pool Party. Fashion Tips For Nvr SayZ No Urban Pool Party 3rd Jun at Novotel Pool 4pm-10pm + Afterparty. Only very few limited tickets are on sale at FUSE and The Bar BurDubai – Inya Rd. RSVP 09 420488819. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 4th Floor, 459 Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 4:00 PM — 12:00 AM
10th Bollywood Party at Club Rizzoli | Nightlife Club Rizzoli presents the 10th Bollywood Party with special promotions and excitements. Introducing DJ Angel with her amazing DJ skills and exciting party beats. RSVP 01 544 500. ? Club Rizzoli - 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 11:45 PM
Cover Songs Night | Nightlife Yangon Yangon presents the Four band. Let's sing along to cover songs from The Four, Youn Ni Ko and Khaing Pwint. Ticket price is 7,000 Kyats (One FREE Regal 7 Beer Can). RSVP 01 255 131. ? YangonYangon - 339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8:00 PM — 11:30 PM
Marked for Life | Art & Stage It was one of the most memorable exhibitions at the old Goethe Villa: Jens-Uwe Parkitny’s portraits of the Chin women and their mysterious facial tattoos. The pictures shown in April 2016 have now been published by the German publishing house Kerber (Berlin) in a high quality photo book. ? Myanm/art - 98, Third Floor, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:30 PM — 9:00 PM
What’s On Move Night | Nightlife Move Night is back again & better than ever. Show your favorite move at the Move Night again at Inya Bar with International Dancers. They will double the powerhouse music with their favorite DJ Fingaz & DJ Dome. FREE Entry for up to 100 person. Must come before 11:30pm. RSVP 0949049736. ? Inya Bar - 37, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P From 10:30 PM
FRIDAY 4TH JUNE Sunday Roast | Dining The first Sunday of every month will see the return of The Strand Café Buffet, where guests can enjoy a classic Roast with all the trimmings, as well as cold cuts, a variety of seafood and a range of savoury and sweet delicacies on offer. Priced at USD 42 per head, inclusive of House Champagne and wines. For more information or reservation please email strandrestaurant@hotelthestrand.com or call 09770091104. ? The Strand Hotel - 92 Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 12:30 PM — 3:00 PM
Let's Get Ready for Entrepreneurial Era | Educational For the young investor, this is the seminar of sharing knowledge and experience of the people who get success in different realms. Thinking out of box in this rapidly changing world. Why not meet their entrepreneurs and get inspired? Tickets will be on sale at the event. For more information contact to 09 514 4547. ? UMFCCI - Min Ye Kyawswar Rd, Lanmadaw Tsp | P From 9:00 AM
FRIDAY 5TH JUNE Myanmar Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet Up - Featuring Anthem Asia | Business May and June Topic: "Financing for Entrepreneurs". For the June meetup, Anthem Asia will join at their networking event. There is no entrance fee and you pay for whatever food or drinks you order. Bring your friends along for a night of good conversation and good food. ? Ya Kun Cafe Myanmar - Bogyoke Aungsan St, Ground floor of FMI Center | P 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM
World Environment Day | Activities ‘Connecting People to Nature’, the theme for World Environment Day 2017, implores to get outdoors and into nature, to appreciate its beauty and its importance, and to take forward the call to protect the Earth that they share. This year’s theme invites you to think about how they are part of nature and how intimately they depend on it. It challenges them to find fun and exciting ways to experience and cherish this vital relationship. ? Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association - 943, 2nd Floor, Kyaikwine Pagoda Rd, MayanGone Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
FRIDAY 6TH JUNE Taco Tuesdays at Union Bar and Grill | Dining You asked, they listened. They heard you were missing the great Mexican food from their sister restaurant, TinTin so they decided that they would bring Mexican back to downtown Yangon every Tuesday, only at union Bar & Grill. With night long specials on Tacos, Margaritas, Tequila, Micheladas & more, you don’t want to miss out. Vegetarian/vegan options available. RSVP 01 392 263. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 the Strand, Left side of the Myanmar Red Cross Building | P From 5:00 PM
What’s On FRIDAY 7TH JUNE Envoy Ladies Night | Nightlife Ladies Ladies Ladies in da house. Envoy launches ladies night for your enjoyment. One selected cocktail FREE from 7PM-9PM. Offer applies to females only. Piano Music performed by GITAMEIT KO MOE NAING every Wednesday. RSVP 01 380284, 01 380362. ? The Envoy Restaurant & Bar - Bo Aung Kyaw St, Lower Block | P 5:30 PM — 10:00 PM
7TH-9TH JUNE Food & Hotel Myanmar 2017 | Activities Food & Hotel Myanmar 2017 is the Industry’s Choice because: best exhibition for finding new products, ideas and F&B solutions, biggest international event for food & hospitality business in Myanmar, includes the most international exhibitors and products from across the world, includes the best events to learn and develop professional skills and business, held in June so industry can attend in high numbers and prepare for peak season demand. ? Myanmar Convention Center - Min Dhamma Rd, MayanGone Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM
FRIDAY 8TH JUNE Pub Quiz | Nightlife The famed 50th Street Pub Quiz has now been moved from Monday to Thursday (which is the new Friday, after all) to encourage more people to come out for a drink or two while they grapple with brainteasers, try to recall obscure general knowledge questions, to win a 30,000 kyat bar tab. Winners of each individual quiz round will also get a pitcher of beer after the end of said round. RSVP 01 397 060. ? 50th Street cafe Restaurant and Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P From 8:00 PM
8TH-10TH JUNE Cosmobeauté Myanmar 2017 | Business Cosmobeauté Myanmar, the annual largest international beauty trade exhibition in Myanmar will be held for the 4th edition! It is the main platform for local entrepreneurs, traders, investors, importers and beauty industry professionals to explore their potential business partners while discovering products from all over the world. International exhibitors will showcase their best brands and products throughout the 3-days exhibition. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459 Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM
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Guide to Mala Xiang Guo BY MATT FOR SARMAL MYANMAR Mala Xiang Guo is a regional dish originated from Chongqing and Sichuan CMYK (2,4,99,0) cuisines from China. The dish is made of a wide selection of vegetable and CMYK (0,85,100,0) stir-fry it using Mala sauce and seasoning to meat upon your choice. Then, bring out distinctive flavors such as numb (Ma), spicy(La), fragrant(Xiang), and dry (Guo). From China, it has recently gained popularity worldwide including in Yangon. We have seen a growing number of restaurants serving this dish in town. CHILLI POT Decorated mainly in red to represent the origin of the dish, Chilli Pot places among the top ranks of the best Mala places in Yangon by the locals due to the authenticity of the taste that suits everyone’s taste buds. Customers are allowed to customize their own Mala based on available meat, vegetable, and mushroom. There are three levels of spiciness you can choose from. Price is affordable and charged by the weight of the ingredients. Another recommended dish is the fish soup, which goes well with the Mala. It’s full of the taste of herb and the fish is fresh and delicious. Address: No.23, Nawaday Street, Dagon Township. Ph: 01 122 3874 Opening Hours: 11 am — 9:30 pm
SPICY HOUSE MYANMAR Spicy House is the pioneer for Mala dish in town. The restaurant proves its success with rapid expansion of its branches, covering main areas of the city from uptown to downtown. Here, you can create your own Mala fragrant pot with the choice of soup or dry and 4 levels of spiciness; nonspicy, mild, medium, and hot. The restaurant claims that their Mala sauce is made from over 20 different types of spices. Your Mala is guaranteed to be rich in flavor!
They also serve other Chinese cuisine such as Shanghai Style Kung Pao and Chinese style spicy sour with the choice of chicken, pork or fish and homemade beverages like homemade barley and milo dinosaur. Address 1 - Basement 1-04, Hledan Center, Corner of Pyay Road & Hledan Road, Kamayut Township. Ph: 09 777242425 Address 2 - 4th Floor, Junction Mawtin, Corner of Anawrahta Road and Lan Thit Road, Lanmadaw Township Address 3 – Marketplace by Citymart, Dhamazedi Road, Golden Valley, Bahan Township Address 4 – Marketplace by Citymart, 6.5 Miles, Pyay Road, Kamayut Township Opening Hours: 10 am — 10 pm
SAVORY MALA XIANG GOU & THAI FOOD Savory is specialized in Seafood & Ma La Cuisine with a variety dishes that are sure to boost your appetite. They moved to a new location at Botahtaung Township. One of our friends who is a Mala fan and have tried Savory described Mala here, as a “very traditional” taste, similar to the one she used to have in China. It’s definitely something! Good news is they will start Ma La all-you-can-eat Buffet from the 1st of June for 9,000 kyats ++. Address: Room No. (60), Ground Floor, Asia Business Center, Corner of 48th Street & Maha Bandula Road, Botahtaung Township. Ph: 09 421005594, 09 77286276 Opening Hours: 11:30 am — 9 pm
KAUNG KAUNG MALAR SHAN KAW Located on the 4th Floor of Myanmar Plaza, Kaung Kaung Mala is famous not just for their Mala Xiang Guo as a main dish. Their variety of Chineseinfluenced dishes such as Sichuan Style Slice Fish with mustard, curry crab Chinese style, and Sichuan style fish are also gaining popularity. The restaurant is spacious with modern style decoration, perfect for family dinner or group of friends and colleagues. Address: 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township Opening Hours: 9 am — 9 pm
LA MA MAO CAI This new Mala Xian Guo place in town has recently been opened in the downtown area. It serves authentic Sichuan Mala. Each person costs 14,000 kyats and you can choose from whatever you like. Address: No.106, Sint Oh Dan Street (Upper Block), Latha Township Ph: 09 454094002 Opening Hours: 10 am — 10 pm
WOKER WOKER This one is a Singapore famous food place in town with two branches already. They have multi cuisines menu including Mala Xiang Guo. We recommend you to check out their Facebook page for their weekday/ weekend special menu. Price is fair and food also nice. Address 1 - 9D, Wai Za Yan Tar Road, Corner of Lay Daung Kan Road, Thingankyun Township. Ph: 09 5405537 Address 2 – Basement B-030, Taw Win Centre, Pyay Road, Dagon Township Opening Hours: 11 am — 9:30 pm
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Merlion: Singapore Taste with Spicy Delights BY PHONE DEPAR MIN Tucked away in a corner on the third floor of Myanmar Plaza, Merlion presents an unassuming façade, with its treasures hidden away; aside from a couple of banners proclaiming the main dishes and special offers immediately outside the restaurant. A pretty white-grey shade dominates the restaurant, with circular tables that remind you of a classic Myanmar restaurant. The food too was of a Myanmar feel, having been modified to fit the taste buds of the local people, with the spiciness levels guaranteed to be in the stratosphere. We were introduced to Merlion’s top dishes from the Mapo Tofu with Chili to Deep Fried Prawns with Diced Chili to Pork Salad with Dried Chili Salad. As you can see, that’s whole bucket loads of chili; three main types in fact- Dry, Green and Diced Chili. The first to arrive was the Mapo Tofu with Chili, a 7,500 Kyats confection that is spicy beyond belief, and is best eaten when hot. The Deep Fried Fish with Diced Chili for 8,000 Kyats is a very mouth-watering fish dish, the softness of the fish being particularly exquisite, the spiciness again coming into play, with the added consequence of tears falling down. Another deep fried dish with diced chili with prawn followed for 13,900 Kyats. The outer covering of the prawns were very crunchy providing a welcome contrast to the luscious meat within. The pork neck with dry chili salad and the stir fried chicken with dried chili, for 7,500 Kyats and 7,900 Kyats respectively tasted superbly with the sticky rice, and mercifully the spiciness seemed to have been taken down a notch with those two dishes. Last but not least, it was time for some veggies in the form of stir fried cucumber with chili for just 3,000 Kyats. Address: Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Myanmar Plaza Level 3 Unit 309, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar Ph: +95 9 979 519009
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Savory- Traditional Sichuan Mala with Thai touch BY PHONE DEPAR MIN Situated on the first floor of Asia Business Center on 48th street, Savory is a restaurant that hides a wondrous fusion of Thai and Chinese dishes behind a nondescript facade. With a cozy setting, Savory is definitely a place to try out. A variety of dishes was recommended by a co-owner Ms. Lin Lin. Dishes were promptly presented onto my table in quick succession. The specialty in Savory is the Ma La sauce, imported straight from Sichuan in China. Those with more delicate taste buds be warned though, as even with the spicy levels being divided into no less than 4, and even the lowest is spicy enough to burn your tongue off. A glass of green Mint Lemonade was put into my hands. With the sour/ sweet taste of the drink, it is very much welcome in the heat of the day. The Fried Sweet Corn for (2,500 Kyats) was an absolute delight, the crunchy sweetness of the corn matching favorably with orange juice/mayonnaise sauce. The Fried Chicken Wings followed, and they are pretty affordable to boot (4,500 Kyats). To spice things up, the Thai Salted Egg Corn Salad (3,000 Kyats) was brought into the fray with gusto, the shredded carrots being of a particularly innovative taste. But feeling a bit peckish, I ordered some rice as the rice added a more Myanmar feel to the place. But it would all be remiss without the outlet’s signature dish. A bowl of steaming hot Ma La, just enough for one person at 7,000 Kyats, was dropped into my lap (Not literally, of course). It was filled with everything from pork and chicken sausages to red beans, cauliflowers and corn. The myriad mix of all these ingredients just come together to create something that fires up the taste buds. Address: Asia Business Center, Corner of 48th Street & Maha Bandula Road, No. (10-H), 1st Floor, Botahtaung Township. Opening Hours: 11:00AM — 11:00 PM
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BAYWATCH Baywatch is a 2017 American action comedy film directed by Seth Gordon and based on the television series of the same name. Junction City, Junction Square
ALIEN: COVENANT Alien: Covenant is a 2017 American science-fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. Nay Pyi Daw
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NAY WIN ATE TAN TAT Nay Win Ate Tan Tat is a burmese drama movie directed by Wine with the stars : Pyay T Oo, Htun Eaindra Bo and Paing Phyo Thuh. Junction Maw Tin / Junction City, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Shae Saung Cinema
KYUN Kyun is a burmese drama movie directed by Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung with the stars : Nay Toe, Myint Myat and Wut Hmone Shwe Yee. Junction Maw Tin / Junction City, Junction Square, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
SWEET VENGEANCE Sweet Vengeance is directed by Mee Phwar with the Stars : Sai Sai Kham Leng, Shwe Hmone Yati, Khin Wint War and other actors. Junction City, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone
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