MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 27th January 2017 by MYANMORE

27 JAN - 2 FEB 2017

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What’s On FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY Lion Dance @ Novotel | Activities Lion Dance performed by HONG TECK & MOE NAGAR followed by YEE SENG. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 4th Floor, 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Tsp | P 5:00 PM

Downtown Funky House | Nightlife Yangon favourite, DJ Fisewook (France) returns to ROOT Friday 27th of January to drop the hottest funky house tunes you’ll ever hear.50% Off Selected Cocktails. Buy 1 get 1 free Draught Beer. All Night Special, 10% Off Alcohol Bottles (Yes, Wine too). ? ROOT - Unit G01 , Bo Myat Tun Tower, Bo Myat Htun St (lower block), BoTahtaung Tsp | P 4:00 PM — 1:00 AM

January CarFriday (Chinese New Year Party) | Social CarsDB friday event is on again on January. This time welcoming the Chinese New Year and celebrating with discussions, games, questions and answers section. ? Prime Bar and Unplugged Music - No.(49) Corner of Parami Rd & MyintZu St | P 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

27TH - 28TH JANUARY Taste Of India | Dining A gustatory spectacle happening from the 23rd to 28th of January featuring a wide array of specialty Indian cuisine prepared by their inhouse Chef Velu Ganesan. Available for dinner only. Priced at US$ 28 nett per person. For RSVP Via : (01) 242828 ext 6421, 6422, 6403 ? Sule-Shangrila Hotel Yangon - Sule Center Point, Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 10:00 PM

27TH - 29TH JANUARY Art Plus Plug's Art Exhibition, Season Five, Metamorphosis | Art & Stage The members will present their works, moreover, there will be a panel discussion at 2 pm, on 28 January with Maung Day, a writer, poet and artist. Art + Plug invites all of you to enjoy our exhibition. PS. the entrance fees is 500Ks. ? Gallery 65 - Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 9:30 AM — 5:30 PM

Myanmar Open at Pun Hlaing Golf Course | Sports Here’s what’s happening at the Leopalace 21 Myanmar Open: Thursday 26 and Friday 27 : Round 1 and 2, 6:45am-6pm Saturday 28 : 6:45am3pm, 3pm Long Drive Exhibition featuring Canadian Pro Jamie Sadlowski (World’s Long Drive Champion), 3pm – 5pm Music & Entertainment, Sunday 29 : 6:45am-3pm : Final Round, 2:30/3pm : Prize Presentation immediately after play, 3 – 5pm : Music & Entertainment. ? Pun Hlaing Golf Estate - Pun Hlaing Golf Estate, Hlaing Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM

PROUD Film Festival 2017 | Activities Join the festive opening with performances from Kings N Queens and Speeches with a screening of Out Run. Out Run is the story of the world’s only LGBT political party in the Philippines. And the directors Leo and Johnny will join. Drinks at the bar until 11 pm. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7:15 PM — 11:00 PM

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What’s On 27TH JANUARY - 5TH FEBRUARY Lunar New Year at The Market | Dining The Market will be the perfect place to celebrate with a special dinner buffet that includes Hong Kong Style Beef Noodles, Bok Choy with Ginkgo Nut, Pork Siew Mai Chicken with Ginseng and Chinese Herbs, Chinese Suckling Pig with Chuwa Sauce, Nian Gao and many more options. USD 35-38 nett person. For RSVP Via : 01 934 5000. ? Meliã Hotel Yangon - beside Myanmar Plaza (HAGL), Corner of Kabaraye Pagoda Rd and Setmhu 1 Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 10:00 PM

SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY The Sunset Boat Party | Activities It’s the season of cool sunsets, when Yangon’s No.1 party returns. Join them as we fly the pirates flag and set sail down the Yangon River to pulsing beats under the setting sun. The Boat Party will bring together DJs with swelling beats from House Music to Gypsy, Breaks to Hip Hop and Electro, for a nostalgic Yangon evening out. Enjoy our delicious food, and hang out on the upper deck, with cold drinks and a cool breeze. Ticket : 15,000 Ks ? Botahtaung Jetty - Botahtaung Jetty, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 4:30 PM — 7:30 PM

Noon to Moon: 12 hours of House Music | Nightlife Are you ready for the biggest Dj reunion in Myanmar with 12 hours of house Music in addition to the normal menu, shawarma will be available from noon and a whole pig roast will be ready at 6pm. For RSVP Via : 09 771239924 ? The Penthouse - 271-273, Bagaya St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 10:00 PM — 1:00 AM

Sigune von Osten: Singing of Longing and Love | Art & Stage Sigune von Osten is back with a program of international folksongs through to lively foxtrots, somber blues, snappy military marches and furious tangos to frolicking waltzes. For RSVP Via : 01 243 377. ? The Strand Hotel - 92 Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Chinese New Year Buffet at Tapas Bistro | Dining Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year by the pool side while enjoying food, drinks and a Lion Dance show. Mouthwatering spread of Chinese specialties will be served on Saturday, 28th January. For RSVP Via : 01 650933 USD 28 per person. ? MiCasa Hotel Apartments Yangon Managed by ACCORHOTELS - 17, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6:30 PM — 10:30 PM

Thomas Gold - Year of the Rooster | Nightlife Come celebrate "Year of the ROOSTER" at The Clubhouse with the legend himself, THOMAS GOLD and the LION Dance! Let's go ALL OUT. For RSVP Via : 09 979 017064. ? The Clubhouse - Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Kan Yeik Thar Rd | P 9:00 PM — 4:00 AM

28TH-29TH JANUARY Classic Car Show 2017 | Activities The Classic Car show in People’s Park is a great event for the classic car lover and there will be awards for the people's choice of classic car. Entrance Fee is 1,000Ks for each. ? People's Park and Square - U Wisara Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM

What’s On Chatrium's Chinese New Year 2017 | Dining Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon is celebrating the Chinese New Year 2017, The Year of Rooster! To welcome this prosperous year, Tiger Hill Chinese Restaurant have prepared a special Chinese menu such as Yee Sang and 9 course prosperity Chinese set menu. For RSVP Via : 01 544500 ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 11:30 AM — 10:30 PM

SUNDAY 29TH JANUARY BiG BaG stage show | Art & Stage TICKETS ON SALE NOW. Big Bag Concert At Union Bar & Grill. 10,000 MMK including a Heineken or Soft Drink. For RSVP Via : 09 42018 0214 ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 the Strand, Left side of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, BoTahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM

MONDAY 30TH JANUARY Mad for it Monday | Nightlife Mad for it Mondays. 90’s Britpop & Drinks Specials Every Monday 7pmLate, Heineken 15,00/25,00 Kyats, Jack Daniels & Coke 45,00 Kyats. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 the Strand, Left side of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM

TUESDAY 31ST JANUARY POOL TOURNAMENT | Activities It’s time for the Fat Ox pool tournament tonight at 7pm! 5000 kyat entry, winner takes all! Go over and have some Monday night fun. Entrance fee 5,000 Kyats. ? The Fat Ox Bar - 50th St, Middle Block, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY Trivia Night at Father's Office | Nightlife Who's ready for quiz night at Father's Office!! We are so excited to have you back and as usual we have the winning prize and losers prize! With the best host in town and awesome happy hour you don't want to be anywhere else but Father's Office on Wednesday night. For RSVP Via : 09450218080 ? Father's Office - Bo Aung Kyaw St,BoTahtaung Tsp | P 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM

THURSDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 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. For RSVP Via : 09 250 675 289. ? The Lab - 70A Shwe Gone Daing Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 5:00 PM

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Yangon's chinese restaurants  FIRST HOUSE First house specialises in Hunan and Sichuan cuisine. Expect well-prepared regional Chinese cuisine, attentive service and a relaxing atmosphere. ? 114, Inya Road, Kamaryut Township 01 527506 P 10 am — 2 pm, 5 pm — 10 pm Fish Head with Hot Red Pepper - 20,000 Ks Car Parking

 GOLDEN DUCK This restaurant has several branches. The one near Cousins Grill is the most popular for its food, while the one near Shwedagon Pagoda is most reputed for its view. The roast duck is a consistent hit. Dagon Branch ? Kan Taw Mingalar Garden Compound, U Wisara Road, Dagon Township 01 240216, 01 706488, 09 73229233 P 11 am — 9:30 pm Roast Duck - 14,800 Ks Bahan Branch ? 1E Saya San Road, corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township 01 546249 P 11 am — 10 pm

 IMPERIAL GARDEN The restaurant is spacious, and everything from the chocolate coloured walls to the softly lit lights hanging from the high ceiling, screams ‘fancy’. ? 192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Myanmar Plaza, Unit 315, Level 3, Bahan Township 09 971115318 P 9 am — 9 pm

 JIN BAO SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Known for its seafood dishes and dim sum, this restaurant is a must for those wanting Singapore-style Chinese food at a reasonable price. ? No.61/B, Min Ye Kyaw Swar Road (Cross street Baho Road), Ahlone Township 01 227195 P 10:30 am — 10:30 pm (Daily) Shrimp Dumpling - 800 Ks

 KK POTS K.K. Pots is a cozy one-room restaurant that gives off a casual vibe. Their contemporary Asian menu combines traditional dishes with Western and Japanese ingredients and preparation techniques. ? Corner of Bo Myat Htun Street & Anawrahta Road, Botahtaung Township 09 795299938, 09 261417171 P 11 am — 10 pm (Breakfast buffet available from 6:30 am to 10 am) Shan Noodle - 2,800 Ks, Black pepper beef - 9,500 Ks

 KOU FU Kou Fu is very popular with both Myanmar locals and Chinese expats. Popular dishes are steamed wontons and noodle soups. ? 24, Baho Road, Corner of Pyi Htaung Su Yeik Thar Street, Ahlone Township 09 49311122, 01 538943 P 9:30 am — 9:30 pm Potato Chips - 3,500 Ks Car parking, Visa Card, Master Card

 MERLION CUISINE Merlion Cuisine serves authentic Singaporean dishes at Myanmar Plaza. ? Myanmar Plaza, Level 3, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township 09 979519009 P 11 am — 1 pm Hainannese Chicken Rice - US$7

 PYI THIT PREMIUM BBQ & RESTAURANT Pyi Thit is a restaurant by Myanmar Property Marketplace (MPM) specializing in Chinese cuisine, premium BBQ (mainly European style and some Asian tastes) and Myanmar traditional foods. ? Strand Road, Kyee Myindaing Ward, Ahlone Township 09 259303070 P 10 am — 11 pm

 ROYAL GARDEN Widely known as a popular venue for wedding receptions, this place is great for all occasions from business meetings to get togethers with family and friends. They serve dim sum in the afternoon and only accept group reservations for dinner. ? Kandawgyi Natural Park, Natmauk Street, Central Forest Zone, Bahan Township 09 253000 191 — 3 P 7 am — 2:30 pm, 5 pm — 10 pm (Mon — Sun) Snow Fish - 12,700 Ks

 ROYAL PAVILION @ NOVOTEL The food served here is authentic Chinese. You can either choose à la carte dishes or go for the all-you-can-eat dim sum deal. ? Novotel Yangon Max, 459 Pyay Road, Kamaryut Township 01 2305858 Ext:7404 11:30 am — 2:30 pm, 6 pm — 10:30 pm Whole Peking Duck - US$45

 SANDARMAY RESTAURANT Sandarmay is a popular restaurant running since 1974, their food is delicious and they serve Asian fusion food. Clean and nice service. Their signature dishes are dumplings and kyay-oh. ? No.(86), Yadanar Road, South Okkalapa Township 09 420033301 P 10 am — 10 pm

 SHWE YA THAR Serving Myanmar, Thai and Chinese food, Shwe Ya Thar is an intimate restaurant where service is quick and food is fresh. ? Shwegonedaing Road, corner of Old Yay Tar Shay Road, Bahan Township 09 73500000 P 6:15 am — 11 pm

guide  SI CHUAN DOU HUA @ PARK ROYAL HOTEL Designed in contemporary oriental elegance, the restaurant provides an ideal setting for business entertainment and celebrations. ? Parkroyal Yangon, Level Two, 33, Alan Pya Phaya Road, Dagon Township 01 250388 P 11:30 am — 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm — 10 pm

 SUMMER PALACE @ SULE SHANGRI-LA Summer Palace restaurant, on the second floor of Sule Shangri-La, offers authentic Cantonese food, including dim sum lunches. ? 223, Sule Pagoda Road, Pabedan Township 01 242828 Ext: 6428/6429 P 11:30 am — 2 pm, 5:30 pm — 11 pm Master Card and Visa Buffet - US$24

 TIGER HILL RESTAURANT @ CHATRIUM HOTEL Tiger Hill Restaurant, situated on the ground level of Chatrium Hotel serves up Chinese a la carte dinner buffet daily for groups of two or more at US$26 nett per person. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon, Ground Level, 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township 01 544500 P 11:30 am — 2:30 pm, 6 pm — 10:30 pm

 WESTERN PARK Besides the food being a good price point, they also have a showing of duck-carving at your table, which gives an added visual bonus. ? 6th Floor, Beside Sky Star Hotel, Corner of East Race Course and Lay Daunt Kan Road, Thingangyun Township 01 8604622, 01 8604633 P 10 am — 10 pm Quan Roast Duck - 17,500 Ks

 WHITE RICE RESTAURANT This restaurant, well situated by Kandawgyi Lake, serves tasty Chinese dishes in a simple atmosphere. Service is fast and professional. ? Kandawgyi Royal Lake Park, Natmauk Lane Opposite of Eye Hospital, Bahan Township 01 556837, 01 556838 P 10 am — 10 pm Deep Fried Red Snapper with Soy Sauce - 14,000 Ks (Small) / 25,000 Ks (Big) Car Parking

 WINNER INN RESTAURANT This cleverly named restaurant serves Myanmar and Chinese dishes in large portions. Good for a feast after visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda. T? 42, Than Lwin Road, Bahan Township 01 524387, 01 535205, 01 503734 P 7 am — 10 pm (Daily) Pan Grilled Chicken - 8,000 Ks Wifi, Master Card, Visa Card, Car Parking

 XI YANG YANG This Taiwanese restaurant has a reputation for serving delicious pork, prawn and crab Xiao Long Bao. ? 4, Nyaung Tong Road, Sanchaung Township 01 502582 P 8 am — 10 pm (Daily) Xiao Long Bao with Pork - 4,000 Ks

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Horn Japanese Bar & Restaurant BY JORDAN AUNGYE PAING What it is: Horn originally started life in 2014 as a Japanese steakhouse in Golden Valley. After a one year break and an upgraded menu it became reborn as HORN Japanese Bar & Restaurant in the same location. It's not an expensive Japanese restaurant by any means, but the taste and service are up to the mark. The restaurant features a handful of small tables as well as three spacious private rooms for groups. There's also pleasant, outdoor garden seating with a pavilion if the weather is on your side. Recommendation: Horn has a very extensive menu. They have everything from grilled food to ramen, sushi and even Bento and Wagyu. For starters, we ordered from the “sarada section” of the menu and opted for Green Sarada (3,000Ks) which includes broccoli, carrot, cucumber, corn and tomato with some mayonnaise topping. It’s a normal combination I’ve seen before, but the sauce it came with was delish. It’s made of peanut oil, garlic, pepper and soy sauce and matched perfectly with the cold salad. After this appetizing starter, we moved onto ordering our main courses. My better half chose Yakitori tareji; girlled chicken sticks, (3,000Ks) while I opted for Yakitoritare Yaki; chicken teriyaki sauce (5,000Ks). Yakitori is bite-sized chunks served as Japanese skewers. The roasted chicken skewers with charred crusty edges are amazingly tender and tasty! Yakitoritare Yaki came with succulent pieces of grilled chicken and some side salad to accompany them. The chicken itself was very juicy and the sweet teriyaki sauce brought out the taste of the dishes. We finished off with home-made green tea ice cream. It's like little matcha infused with milk, perfect for those who prefer their tea mild and sweet. Final thoughts: The atmosphere may not be the main attraction but you are here to experience the most delicious dishes with wallet-friendly pricing. Horn brings Japanese dining closer to you. This is a hidden gem that really deserves your support and warrants a visit.

No 36(A), Inya Myaing Road, Golden Valley Quarter (2), Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar. 01 513404, 09 785188825

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 27th to 2nd February 2017. KUNG FU YOGA Kung Fu Yoga is an upcoming multilingual action-adventure comedy film to be directed by Stanley Tong. Junction Square

XXX RETURN OF XANDER CAGE After coming out of self-imposed exile, daredevil operative Xander Cage must race against time to recover a sinister weapon known as Pandora's Box. Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Junction Square, Junction Maw Tin

SWORD MASTER Sword Master is a 2016 Chinese 3D martial arts film directed by Derek Yee. Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

RAEES Raees is an upcoming 2017 Indian action crime thriller film directed by Rahul Dholakia. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan and Nawazuddin

Siddiqui. Shae Saung Cinema, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

THE GREAT WALL The Great Wall is a 2016 actionadventure monster film directed by Zhang Yimou The film stars Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, and Andy Lau. Nay Pyi Daw

BAL YEE SAR KO A CHIT SONE LAL Bal Yee Sar Ko A Chit Sone Lal is comedy movie directed by Win Lwin Htet with the stars A Lin Yaung, Han Lin Thant, Arr Wai, Nant Chit Nadi Zaw and etcs. Junction Square, Junction Maw Tin, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

LITTLE CHAMPION Little Champion is a Burmse Drama movie directed by Ko Zaw with Khat Si Thu, Arr Thit, Ye Aung, Shwe Hmone Yati and more. Shae Saung Cinema

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199 / 01 549309

192

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191 / 01 252011 / 01 252022

01 642742 / 01 549209

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YANGON GENERAL HOSPITAL

01 252859 / 01 378376

01 256112 / 01 265131

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