MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 26th January 2018

26 JAN - 1 FEB 2018

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Workshops & Classes in Yangon

What’s On - january FRIDAY 26TH The Jack Daniels Party | Nightlife Dance the night away as Grade A Tennessee Whiskey freely flows at the Gallery Bar on January 26. Pair your Jack Daniels cocktail with a buffet, all for US$25 nett. Contact for tickets the food & beverage team at (95 1) 242 828 extensions 6430/6431. ? Sule Shangri-La - 223, Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Le Cellier Series | Nightlife Le Cellier is hosting monthly wine series tastings and this month will introduce complex and powerful wine from other side of the world.

Indulge yourself in plenty of seafood like fresh fishes and lobster as well as New Zealand cheese and lamb and beef imported straight from Australia.

Book your seat now at H9045-FB6@Accor.com or ring to 09-251185973, 09-967689949. ? Le Cellier - Novotel Yangon Max, 14th floor, 459 Pyay Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Yangon Gets Inked | Activities Union and Bliss Beauty Bar presents Yangon Gets Inked! Stand a chance to win a flash tattoo inked live at Union on January 26. Three lucky winners will be chosen to be inked by visiting Balinese tattoo artist Kadek Che, who has 15 years of experience specialising in surrealism, Balinese, and Japanese-style tattoos. Featuring a live set by DJ Fisewook. | RSVP: 09 250 355 064. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42, Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 8:00 PM

‘Farm to table’ Gastronomic Dinners | Dining Chef Christian Martena will be introducing two new ‘Farm to Table’ tasting menus at The Strand Restaurant each Friday. These four- and six-course tasting menus will feature Chef Christian’s signature Mediterranean cuisine, created entirely from Myanmar’s best seasonal produce. The sixcourse ‘Farm to Table’ tasting menu is priced at US$58 per person, plus tax and service. Email for bookings strandrestaurant@hotelthestrand.com or call (95) 9770091104. ? The Strand Hotel - 92, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

SATURDAY 27TH Acacia's New Year Celebration Party | Dining Acacia serve tea and food like you’re a long-lost friend. Fascinated by tea rituals, they let you discover the finest tastes from around the world and take a breath in their luscious garden. Their New Year High Tea Party inclusively offers high tea with patisseries products together with thanksgiving gift boxes. | RSVP: 09 731 13812. ? Acacia's Tea Salon and Fine Dining Restaurant - 52 ,Saya San Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Yangon Beach - Neon Beach Party | Nightlife Welcome back the Yangon Beach for a tremendous night of world class music, dancing and beach games. Join Yangon’s first “floating beach” for another night of exceptional DJs. Ticket prices are 15,000 kyats (x1 Free Beer) Or 20,000 kyats (x1 free beer and Neon glow paint pack). | RSVP: 09 974 751111. ? Botahtaung Harbour - Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp | P 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What’s On Party On The Train | Nightlife Myanmar’s First Train Party is pulling out all the stops to bring the best of house, techno and psytrance. There will be three DJ themes enroute. Normal\walk-in : 20,000 kyats. For more information contact to 09796140175 and 09 5199366. ? Yangon Central Railway Station - Khu Chan St, Near Pansodan Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

RiverBeatz Cruise Party | Nightlife Spreading good vibes and infectiously danceable tunes along the mighty Yangon River. Drifting past Botahtaung Pagoda and Yangon's shimmering skyline, taking in the full majesty of sunset over the city, dancing to a soundscape provided by some of the best electronic talents from Yangon.

Ticket price is 10,000 kyats. For tickets, contact 09792860091. ? Phone Gyi Street Jetty - Phone Gyi St, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Re-storying Peace and Politics | Educational Film screening and conversation on the life of women in Kachin State will be shown. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion where five Kachin women who come from religion, civil society and IDP camps will talk about their challenges and works they’ve achieved while facing the impacts of war, culture and traditions. ? The Phayre's Gastronomy - 292, Pansodan St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

4 Hands Dinner | Dining Chef Christian Martena, Executive Chef of The Strand Restaurant, will be joined for the evening by Michelin-starred guest Chef Sylvain Royer for a special ‘Four Hands’ gastronomic dinner. For more information or reservation please email strandrestaurant@hotelthestrand.com or call 09770091104. ? The Strand Hotel - 92, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Kirin night Music Junction | Nightlife Kirin Ichiban Beer presents “KIRIN Night Music Junction featuring Japan’s Top DJs - KSUKE & TJO - with hype performances of CyberJapan Dancers.” Mark your calendars and party with us all night long. | RSVP: 09440007788, 09440007778. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Bahan Tsp | P From 10:00 PM

Babett Goes Live x Blues Texture | Nightlife Blues Texture is back to Babett. Do not miss the chance to enjoy your Saturday evening dancing to the blues. Usually playing in the jazz bars of Yangon, Blues Texture is a local band composed of talented musicians, passionate by Blues music. Get you table now: babettyangon@randblab. com or 01 243 639. ? Babett Yangon - 5, Alan Pya Pagoda St, Dagon Tsp | P 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

27TH & 28TH FAB & PROUD | Activities Fab &PROUD Yangon LGBT Film Festival is back and bigger than ever!

Two weekends of amazing films, performances, debates, parties await. ? THAKIN MYA Park - Corner of Lower Kyimyindaing Rd and Aung Yadanar Rd, Ahlone Tsp | P 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

What’s On SUNDAY 28TH Adventure Bike Tour | Sports Looking for exciting new adventures? Training Ground Fitness and Uncharted Horizons Myanmar are partnering again to bring the new “Adventure Bike Tour 2018 ” on January 28 and give a tour to Dala, Seik Kyi Kanaung To. Limited to 15 pax and fees will be US$25 for Training Ground members and US$30 for non-members. | RSVP: 09 45888 7272. ? Training Ground - Urban Asia Center, Corner of 48th Street & Maha Bandula Road, 1st Floor, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Parami Talk Series: Nyi Pu Lay | Educational The first Parami Talk of 2018, with renowned artist and journalist Nyi Pu Lay who is well-known for his satire that deals with the livelihoods and conditions of ordinary people. Seating is limited. Call to register: 09 79 3030 555. ? Parami Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences - 3rd Floor, Shwe Gone Plaza, Intersection of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd & Shwe Gone Daing Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Overload | Nightlife Noise Area Entertainment Presents Overload with featuring artists SYNE, SKIMM, KZ Beatz & OUJ. Walk-In Fees @ 20,000 kyats per person (regular access). Table Reservation @ 09440007788 or 094400077. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza | P From 10:00 PM

MONDAY 29TH Le Cine Club: Dernieres Nouvelles Du Cosmos | Movie Night Every Monday Institute of France show a French film for all French movie lovers. The film has English subtitles (shown in the lecture room). Free entrance. An ID card is compulsory to enter the IFB compound. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

TUESDAY 30TH Cocktails Night | Nightlife This Tuesday will be all about the berries. Watch the sky turning red while sipping our seasonal specials from Shan's meadows. Enjoy fruity flavours strengthened by some old time classics. Come and try: Red Hot Berry Peppers, StrongBerry, Berry Bite, BeBerry. | RSVP: 09 767 419413. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 31TH Ladies Night @ Brave Bar | Nightlife Ladies, need a night out on the town? Join Brave Bar on this night, with free entry for ladies. One Black Label for every five ladies before 11:30pm.

Don't forget to call for reservation at 09 2600 47334. ? Brave Bar - No.31B, Kanyeiktar St, 10 Qua, Mayangone Tsp | P From 7:00 PM

DISCLAIMER Information as of 16th 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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Workshops and Classes in Yangon

BY MIN YE KYAW

If you’re bored of boozing the time away—or more likely, terrified of the hangovers—then why not learn a new skill? Get out of your comfort zone and into a classroom or workshop. You’ll feel better for it!

MYANMAR LANGUAGE COURSES  Moe Myanmar Language Centre Learn Myanmar (Burmese) language at any level and whatever your needs. The school has courses for tourists, beginners, post-beginners, pre-intermediate, intermediate, advanced and for special purposes, such as diplomatic, technical, NGO, corporate. Moe also has English language courses. Fees start at US$300.

Address: 436 Thein Phyu Road, Top floor, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp Phone: 09 431 68422, 09 754 98877 Email: moe@moemyanmar.com Website: www.moemyanmar.com

 Institut Français de Birmanie IFB offers basic to intermediate level courses (reading, writing and speaking skills) with experienced teachers and excellent resources inspired by the approach of renowned Myanmar teacher John Okell. It’s perfect for those who want to learn quickly or are only available two evenings a week. Group, duo or one-to-one courses can go from 3-10 hours per week. Custom programs are available. Fees start from US$345.

Address: 340 Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp Phone: 01 536 900, 01 537 122, 01 535 428 Email: courses.ifb@gmail.com Website: institutfrancais-birmanie.com

COOKING CLASSES  Shwe Sa Bwe More for a dining experience than a learning course, Shwe Sa Bwe is a restaurant training center which welcomes guests and allows students to acquire real-life experience under the watchful eyes of experienced teachers. Students come from modest backgrounds and receive free courses. They cook a bistro-style food menu for lunch and fine dining

French cuisine for dinner. They offer two programs, both last for 11 months: food production or F&B service. Students are selected according to their backgrounds, their lives in a rural area and their kindness.

Address: 20 Malikha Road, Mayangone Tsp Phone: 09 42100 5085 Email: shwesabwe@gmail.com Facebook: ShweSaBwe

 Three Good Spoons A cooking school that stirs in practical classes for housekeepers, home cooks and tourists and shares out free nutrition and hygiene classes to disadvantaged women in Myanmar. They offer hygiene, kitchen management and menu planning incorporated into group or home kitchen classes. Group classes are offered in Three Good Spoons training kitchen or clients' home kitchen. Check out their website for the range of classes.

Fees start from 35,000 kyats.

Address: 2/102A Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Tsp Phone: 09 254 334 763 Email: info@threegoodspoons.com Website: www.threegoodspoons.com

 Yangon Bakehouse Yangon Bakehouse is a social enterprise dedicated to creating job opportunities, skills development and fair wages to disadvantaged women.

In 2012, Yangon Bakehouse started the Bakehouse to meet an identified need: to empower women in the greater Myanmar economic and social communities with a program funded through their cafes and catering as well as with corporate sponsors, partners, and grant organizations.

Address: Block C, Ground Floor, Pearl Condo, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp Phone: 09 797 008018 Website: www.yangonbakehouse.com

YOGA & OTHERS  York Yoga Corner A unique workshop for all Yogis, York Yoga Corner is a Yoga, Zumba, Fitness and Dance studio located at Yaw Min Gyi area Boyar Nyunt Street with highly-qualified trainers in Yangon. A great location with great trainers for fitness and yoga.

Address: 28 Boyar Nyunt Street, 4th floor, Dagon Tsp Phone: 09 969 113841 Email: info@yorkyogacorner.com Website: www.yorkyogacorner.com

 KOKO Soy Candles Ma Khin Swe, Myanmar’s first, if not the only, scented candle maker, creates her own scents by blending fragrances, and at the same time, building presence on social media. She also took to registering the Koko Soy Candles trademark. An active member of Yangon Collective, Swe makes sure to always participate in pop-up markets, trade shows and other communal events. Fee starts at 55,000 kyats.

Address: Ground floor, Kyaung Kone Street, Sanchaung Tsp Phone: 09 9608 87376, 09 7300 3854 Email: kokocandles.mm@gmail.com Facebook: kokosoycandles

 WTC Academy WTC is coffee & bakery academy in Yangon where top teachers and the best facilities combine in order to teach how to make coffee and bake breads. They have professional, hobby, and kids’ classes as well.

Address: 417 A/417 B Gamone Pwint Shopping Mall, 4th floor, Insein Road, San Yeik Nyein, Kamayut Tsp Phone: 09761526631-32 Email: police126@gmail.com Facebook: WTCacademy Check Myanmore.com for a guide to learning martial arts in Yangon.

myanmore awards 2018

Chef of the year The voting has now closed for the Myanmore Dining and Nightlife awards 2018. All the nominations have been place and the votes are being counted. A shortlist is being prepared and the Myanmore panel of expert independent judges are reviewing the nominations, visiting venues and scoring the 11 awards.

Of the exciting individual award categories, the most coveted, and highly anticipated prize is undoubtedly chef of the year.

This year the nominations are of an incredibly high calibre— which is a great indication of how the quality of food offerings in Myanmar is really growing from strength to strength, but this does make judging especially difficult.

The award for chef of the year isn’t just about cooking amazing food though, there is a lot more to this prestigious award.

Last year’s winner was Roshan Fernando of the Sule Shangri-La Hotel, and despite being a world-class chef, he beat the competition into first place for his extraordinary accomplishments outside of the kitchen.

Chef Roshan was a driving force and major influencer in promoting Myanmar cuisine to a global audience. His vision and spirit in training and supporting a team of young Myanmar chefs led to unprecedented gold-medal success at the 2016 Culinary Olympics held in Germany.

Chef Olivier E Soe Thet who presented Roshan with his award at the ceremony last year congratulated him on the award: “He has trained many Myanmar chefs in the Middle East who have all now returned to Myanmar and are part of the backbone of the hospitality industry here. He also inspires and motivates young Myanmar chefs in Yangon to become better skilled and gain independence for a better life. He is a great culinary expert of modern, classical and traditional cuisines from around the world and he is helping Myanmar cuisine earn a place on the global culinary map.”

The awards ceremony will be held on February 3 at the Melia Hotel in Yangon. Buy your tickets in January and get a $50 discount on each. Visit myanmoretickets.com.

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Sofaer & co WORDS AND PHOTO BY EDWARD SAILLAND A really good meal out can feel a little bit like a holiday. This is how I felt after an evening at Sofaer & Co. The multisensory pleasures over two hours on a Tuesday evening transported me away from the hum drum of cosmopolitan life to a world of colonial grandeur and sumptuous regional cuisine.

Sofaer & Co occupies a slice of one of Yangon’s most impressive heritage buildings. Its opening a few months ago helped cement that little stretch of Pansodan Street as Yangon’s most promising eating and drinking neighborhood. The restaurant serves up dishes from the Mekong region— Myanmar, Laos, Thailand—with a modern twist in classic colonial surroundings.

There’s dark wood, original 19th Century beams and tiles. The service is some of the best I’ve seen in Yangon and the cocktails are delicious.

I started with the Shan potato crisp with spicy mutton and mayo (4,000 kyats). The potatoes were tasty, the mutton was incredibly rich, with levels of sweetness, spiciness, and meatiness. The mayonnaise tasted homemade and was well seasoned. I also tried the Burman Scotch egg (5,000 kyats)—a a little less meaty than I remembered, but still very palatable.

Then came the morning glory with seared beef (6,000 kyat) and the turmeric crusted chicken (12,000 kyats). The beef in the morning glory was overall delicious. The chicken was sweet, succulent and wonderfully complimented by a tart yoghurt and cucumber sauce. Sofaer’s “signature roti” was a little greasy and became soggy as it was served underneath the chicken. A lighter, crispier bread on the side would’ve been preferable. Even though I tried to opt for lighter options, I found the amount of oil, sugar, and salt began to drag by the end. Also, after trying four dishes, I became tired by the constant garnishes of Thai basil and deep fried shallot.

Overall, however, Sofaer & Co is one of my favourite dining options in Myanmar. I will certainly be back to try more of the well-cooked, wellpresented, and well-priced items on the menu.

Address: 60 Pansodan Street, Lower Block, Kyauktada Township, Yangon.

Hours: 8 am to 11 pm | Phone: 09 44833 3499

"An interesting concept with potential ... price for two easily exceeds 30,000 kyat. Would be more acceptable and expected if a more local 3,000 kyat per person place.

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 26th Jan - 1st Feb 2018.

MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE Maze Runner: The Death Cure is a 2018 American dystopian science fiction action film. It is the third and final installment in the Maze Runner film series.

Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Daw

12 STRONG 12 Strong is an upcoming American war drama film directed by Nicolai Fuglsig. The film is based on Doug Stanton's non-fiction book Horse Soldiers.

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

NGAL KYUN Ngal Kyun is a Burmese Drama Movie directed by Win Htun Htun with Stars : Lu Min, Aung Ye Lin, Soe Myat Thuzar and Shwe Hmone Yati.

Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Daw, Shae Saung Cinema, Mingalar

OU PAL TAN MHYIN Ou Pal Tan Mhyin is a Burmese Drama Movie directed by Christnami with so many new face actors.

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 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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emergency numbers POLICE STATION

AMBULANCE

199 / 01 549309

192

FIRE STATION

TOURIST SAFETY UNIT

191 / 01 252011 / 01 252022

01 642742 / 01 549209

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YANGON GENERAL HOSPITAL

01 252859 / 01 378376

01 256112 / 01 265131

HOTLINE NUMBER 1876

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