MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 27th April 2018

27 APRIL - 3 MAY 2018

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What’s On - april FRIDAY 27TH Flyover Battle/1 Year Anniversary | Activities This dance battle is set to bring everybody together in order to share their skills and experience. The two categories are Bboy 2 vs 2 and All Style 2 vs 2. ? Myaynigone Flyover - Pyay Road, front of Dagon Centre 2, Sanchaung Tsp | P 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Havana Night | Nightlife The first of this night celebrates the music and cocktails by mixologist Francesco Moretti II (Bacardi’s Best Mojito in 2010) as well as the culture, color and vibrancy of Cuba. | RSVP : 09 771 239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, 8th floor, BargaYar Rd, Park side one building, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

Guest Bartender at Union - Mark Lloyd | Nightlife Guest bartender Mark Lloyd specialises in zero-waste cocktails. Cocktails available during his shift will include: All about the pineapple, Tikibucks, Old Thyme and Lilt. Reservations highly recommended. Email nikki@57below.com to book a table. | RSVP : 09 250 355 064. ? Union Bar & Grill - 42, Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Live Music Fridays | Nightlife Live music, with different bands every week, each with their own unique sound and set of talents. | RSVP : 01 397 060. ? 50th Street cafe Restaurant and Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Powered by Plants: A workshop for aspiring herbivores | Educational In this interactive workshop, they will discuss the whys and hows of eating a plant-based diet. If you’re not ready to go full-fledged vegetarian or vegan, that’s okay! You’ll learn how to replace animal products with other healthy, whole foods in a way that can be done safely in Yangon. For more information and reservation contact 09 973 802714. ? Nourish Cafe Yangon - 36/38 Alanpya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Edogawa Township Music Live In Sky Bar | Nightlife Music from Edo Tan. Don’t miss it. | RSVP : 01 229 229. ? Sky Bar at Yangon International Hotel - 330, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp | P From 9:00 pm

SATURDAY 28TH Design Grad Show 2018 - Design Masterclass | Educational Portfolios of Design Masterclass (Camp 1) graduates of Campus Ygn will be showcased to mark their graduation. If you are on the hunt for a new potential designer to value-add your organisation, or simply wish to find out more about the next design masterclass, come along. For more information contact 09 45444 3799. ? The Laneway Yangon - 69C, Pyay Rd, 6.5 miles, Hlaing Tsp | P 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Freelance Translator Meetup | Activities Do you want to improve your translation skills? Come and join the meet up event where you can find both business opportunities and training centers. Call 01 249607 for registration. ? Phandeeyar - 10th Floor, Royal River View Condo, 628/636 Merchant Rd, Between 29th and 30th St, Kyauktada Tsp | P 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

What’s On - april Play Boy Than Naing Show | Nightlife Old Burmese singer, Play Boy Than Naing will perform a live solo show at Yangon Yangon. For table reservation contact 01 255 131. ? Yangon Yangon - 339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Miami Nice - 80’s Music, Latin American Food & Cocktails | Nightlife Eighties themed party with Latin American food and cocktails. Dress Miami Vice-style, the best dressed will win a 50,000 kyats voucher to spend on the night. Entrance is free. Drop by from 5pm - 6.30pm to enjoy special rates on cocktails @ 4,500 kyats). ? Botahtaung Harbour - Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp | P 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Rumours Presents: Techno | Nightlife Bringing you the finest selection of underground music, ranging from Techno to House, Rumours once again take over Roof Alchemy: Level 2.

Entry fee is 5,000 Kyats. For reservation contact 09 254 272 460. ? Roof Alchemy - Yangon International Hotel Compound ,Dagon Tsp | P From 10:00 pm

Mixology Evolution | Nightlife A mixology revolution is starting at The Penthouse with our new mixologist Francesco Moretti II who will launch our new cocktail list inspired from the freshest fruits and spices of the market. | RSVP : 09 771 239 924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BargaYar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

King’s Day | Nightlife Together with the Dutch Embassy, we bring you to the streets of Amsterdam to take part in the world’s biggest birthday party - Koningsdag.

Make sure you wear orange. The open door starts at 9pm due to a prior private event. | RSVP : 09 767 419413. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

28TH-29TH Roadshow at Myanmar Plaza | Shopping Nissan creates a Nissan Sunny roadshow at Myanmar Plaza. They are going to sell their cars starting from 218 lakhs. Come and join the event. ? Myanmar Plaza : Corner of Set Mhu 1 Rd and Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, (Main Entrance, nearby MANGO, Bahan Tsp | P 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

SUNDAY 29TH Sunday Coffee Lunch | Dining Enjoy an experimental coffee and dine experience at Seeds Restaurant & Lounge. NAT Coffee Swiss Roast offers an amazing range of coffee types produced in Myanmar only. Their chefs create the matching dishes to underline these highly sensoric combinations. | RSVP : 09 972 784841. ? Seeds Restaurant & Lounge - No.63A, U Tun Nyein St, Ward 10, Mayangone Tsp | P 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday Brunch at Melia Yangon | Dining From this week onwards, their Sunday Brunch can be pre-purchased at Myanmore Tickets website with a discounted price of US$42 (instead of $48). Secure your table and enjoy the best Brunch in town! Limited tickets will be available to purchase weekly from Monday to Friday prior to the Sunday Brunch. | RSVP : 01 934 5000. ? Melia Yangon - 192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

What’s On - april / may MONDAY 30TH 6 Red Snooker Competition | Sports Winner gets 200,000 kyats prize money, runner up gets 50,000 kyats.

Entrance fee is 8,000 kyats and sign up before April 28. For RSVP contact 09 768 663160. Rules for this competition are based on the rules set on http://www.rulesofsnooker.com/the-six--red-game.html ? Urban Cue - Urban Asia Center, Corner of 48th St & Maha Bandula Rd, No. (10-H), 1st floor, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 10:00 am

Zumba for Kids | Sports Come and join us to dance, make new friends, play games and keep fit.

Zumba® Kids makes fitness fun and helps develop a healthy lifestyle. The classes feature child-friendly routines, games and cultural exploration activities. All children between ages 6-13 welcome. Register: 09 969 113841. ? York Yoga Corner - No.28, 4th floor, Boyar Nyunt St, Dagon Tsp | P 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

TUESDAY 1ST Youth Development Workshop | Educational The main purpose of the workshop is sense of spiritual development and to become a successful good youth leaders. Visit the MYANMORE events web page for registration. ? Orchid Hotel City Hall - No.91, Botahtaung Pagoda Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Trio Mini Solo Concerts | Art & Stage Let’s celebrate live music on May 1. Zaw Paing with Hi Bird Music Band, Wai La with Runner Music Band and Htun Eaindra Bo with Plus Three Music will perform their best songs to you. Come and join. For ticket information contact 09 977 009157, 09 4555 73442. ? Thuwanna Bhumi Event Park - Thuwanna, ThinganGyun Tsp | P 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

WEDNESDAY 2ND CreativeLAB #2 w Anne Ostby & Thet Py Tun (Author/Writer) | Social An eclectic mix of people from all creative walks of life; from advertising, graphic design and the visual arts through to fashion, architecture, the crafts, photography and so on.

Come and get intoxicated and inspired by other creative heads. Bound to make some new contacts, friends and maybe even find that next job or contract. | RSVP : 09 792 860091. ? Burma Bistro - 644, Corner of Merchant Rd & Shwe Bon Thar Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Credit: House Rules Board Game Cafe

Cafes With a Twist

BY MIN YE KYAW  House Rules Board Game Cafe A board game cafe brought together to create a haven for game lovers.

At House Rules, you’ll have a wide selection of games to choose from and great coffee to have while enjoying a game with your family and friends.

There are many board game cafés opening all over the world and while this is a new experience in Myanmar, they are creating more events, hosting tournaments and other wonderful experiences to play an active part of the community that spreads the joy of board gaming to everyone.

GA 34, Ground Floor, Pearl Condo Building C, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township 09 773 066631 1 pm - 9 pm www.houserules.cafe

 Freedom Dog Cafe The cozy, garden themed cafe is filled with soft natural light. Inside is decorated with a comfortable pillow filled swing, lamp posts, colorful balloons, benches for talks, and cute chairs and tables. You can feel the grass below your feet, as if you were in a garden. Unlike a lot of cafes, Freedom Cafe allows you to bring your pets, and also have a gathering with other pet owners. Sometimes, the cafe brings in branded dog food and accessories with discounts and promotions.

Botahtaung Pagoda Road (Upper Block), between Anawrahta and Bogyoke Road, Botahtaung Township 09 785 421505 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

 Freedom Cat Cafe The two-storey cafe is hidden in a street in front of Asia Royal hospital in Sanchaung. You can sit downstairs or head upstairs to see the village of kittens and cats going around the place. All of them are cute, playful and

smart. Plus, you can enjoy coffee, snacks, and sandwiches while playing with them.

81 Pan Hlaing Road, Sanchaung Township 09 967 767263 9 am - 8 pm

 The Plant House Cafe Enjoy coffee and drinks, books, house and indoor plants, local products, souvenirs, and traditional snacks in one place. The cafe has traditional food from northern Myanmar, Shan snacks, Burmese brewed coffee and May Myo’s drip coffee along with English books for entrepreneurship and other reads. Also, you can buy locally made social enterprise products here.

33 Nyaung Tone Street , Sanchaung Township 09 798 883355 10 am - 8 pm

 Yangon Language Cafe Yangon Language Cafe is a Library cafe providing essential facilities for self study of languages including Burmese, Chinese, Japanese, Korea, French and Thai. It is a platform where people with mutual interests can exchange languages and knowledge. It is also a Cafe serving authentic coffee and tasty food. Yangon Language Cafe is where you can master a second language while enjoying a cup of coffee.

68/72, 5th Street, between Anawrahta Road and Strand Road, Lanmadaw Township 09 45005 8462 9 am - 9 pm

 YGN Bus Cafe Yangon’s first bus cafe in town, where you can hangout with friends and family in Kandawgyi Lake park. Along with its signature coffees, the cafe serves chips and chicken wings as well as other snacks and burgers. The decoration inside is a vintage and modern mixture. A nice place to take photos, too.

Kandawgyi Lake park, Kan Yeik Thar Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township 09 772 625086 9 am - 10 pm

Credit: House Rules Board Game Cafe

new menu

Tiger Hill

Exciting new lunch courses at Shwe Sa Bwe

One of Yangon’s top hotels has revamped the à la carte menus of its award-winning restaurants and offered customers a 20-percent discount in each during May to celebrate. Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon, a five-star establishment on the shore of Kandawgyi Lake, has The Emporia Restaurant, Tiger Hill Chinese Restaurant, Kohaku Japanese Restaurant Justand north Inya Lake is the refurbished villa of Shwe Sa Bwe, a catering theofLobby Lounge. school and restaurant that offers a charming fine dining experience. Making and The serving theinvited cuisineMYANMORE are about 20 young apprentices disadvantaged hotel to sample the newfrom dishes as well as some backgrounds. are chosen fromHill, across restaurant’s of the oldThey classics at Tiger an Myanmar airy and through elegant the space that vaunts sprawling network the 11-month course among in August. poolside views and andstart Chinese cuisine popular visitors and locals.

On the hors d’oeuvres menu is a BBQ platter of roasted duck, roasted Nowchicken, we’re inpork March and the siu) fledgling chefs pork and staff are truly getting into belly (char and crispy for US$20. the swing of things. Since Shwe Sa Bwe began in 2011, it has trained over 100Divided students,by and this batch slated toslices join their in top restaurants. a crucifix ofare pineapple andalumni a carrot flower, the combo a menu carnivore’s dream. kyats The char siu courses, was a sweet Cantonese Thewas lunch costs 21,000 for two 25,000 kyats for treat, three the crispy pork was juicy, and fatty, and thecourse duck has wasa gamey. courses, and 7,000 kyats forcrispy a mini cheese plate.

Each choice ofNext was that a plate humungous stir-fried with cuts of‘Special mango in fourup dishes rate of well in variety. There’s alsoprawns the ever-changing a viscous curry to sauce ($15).

The dish lighttwo andorsummery without of the Day’ tailored business lunches thatwas include three courses compromising heavy Chinese flavors. for 19,000 kyats orthose 21,000 kyats plus a cup of hot beverage.

An indulgent choice of shellfish andchicken seafood is not only prevalent on the Among the starters is a salad of grilled drizzled in honey mustard la carte with menu, but also in the colourful and the creative dim sum selection. and àbunched slices of apple and grape—like salmon rillettes with Ofand thesalad, dim sum ($4that each) steamed crab, crystal prawn toast it is abaskets light dish setswe uptried the diner nicely for the mains. dumpling and silver prawn. Each was impeccably presented, mouthwatering in appearance andcourse flavor.is the Another new dish is stew the stir-fried A rich, hearty choice for the next Geneva-style pork with kailan ($10) or Chinese kale, which had a thick, juicy texture theegg stems pearl onions and—in a pot on the side—spatzle, a Swiss kind of in soft thatAwent nicely with the crispy leaves. noodle. colorful, creamy andaccompanying vegetarian choice is the sautéed spinach in vol-au-vent, turned zucchini and capsicum coulis. To wipe the plates clean Tiger Hill also of has an impressive of soups forroasted $5 perpineapple serving—the is refillable baskets homemade bread.array Desserts include andtartlet, sour ‘Sichuan style’ andwith vividice green Eight soups are both and hot cream and choux-filled cream andTreasure salted caramel. musts, but those diners wanting a nourishing feel-good option should choose the boiled soup with Chinese herbs.

Perhaps Dinner menus aredouble changed every chicken three weeks and lunch menus are changed themonth most unique among Tigerbut Hill’s offerings the abalone, a rarebelarge every at Shwe Sa Bwe, although theis dishes may often sea snail thatstays doesn’t upthe often in Yangon The kitchen revamped, what the show same is worthy goal ofrestaurants. the non-profit—and the rich shellfishcontributes in a number of ways ($50-100). We tried the the prepares fact that every customer to it. steamed abalone with Yunnan ham, a signature dish that was succulent and Address: a novel20 experience.

Fornear desserts TigerClub Hilloff has a light and delicious Malikha Street, the American Parami Road, Mayangone mango pudding—perfect for thisTownship weather—and homemade mango ice Opening hours: 12pm to 2.30 pm and 6.30pm to 9.30pm (last order) cream with sago ($3). Whether it’s a family dinner or a quick dim sum Closed Mondays. Sundays are dinners only. lunch with friends, Tiger Hill has the food and the location to be an obvious choice.

Address: Ground Level, Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon Phone: + 95 1 544 500 Ext. 6294 Opening hours: 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm

review

Casa Mia

BY EDMOND SAILLAND

I did not have high hopes for Sule Square’s Casa Mia. I don’t like eating in shopping malls, and Casa Mia has a particularly bad location behind an escalator and adjacent to the entrance to Shangri La. The high-quality authentic Italian fare, however, did impress and I recommend Casa Mia for a Mediterranean meal if you’re in the area.

I began my evening sampling a Prosecco as part of their ‘aperitivo’ promotion.

At 5,000 kyats for a glass of fine tasting fizz with a complimentary plate of bruschetta it’s one of the more generous downtown happy hours. The bruschetta was light and I enjoyed the taste of good-quality olive oil.

I started with the chicken soup (6,000 kyats): A creamy mushroom base with a generous helping of succulent shredded chicken. It went beautifully with the ciabatta which was crispy on the outside, airy yet chewy on the inside. One of the day’s specials—a homemade tortellini stuffed with ricotta and spinach for 10,000 kyats—was one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in Yangon. The fresh pasta was delightfully eggy, chewy with a soft spinachy centre. It was served with sage, butter, and parmesan. Delicious.

I also ordered a plate of mixed grilled vegetables (4,500 kyats). None of the veggies were seasoned, the aubergine was undercooked and rubbery and the presentation was pretty poor. Due to carb loading on the free bread and breadsticks I was unable to fit in a dessert. Afterwards friends scolded me for this, as the restaurant is celebrated for its truffle ice cream.

The service was top notch, and, as I said, the food was in the upper tier of Italian cuisine in the city. The setting I do find hard to swallow. I’m not sure there is a seat in the house which doesn’t afford a view out onto the shopping mall floor. I wonder if Casa Mia would be better closing off their open plan entrance and creating a more private, and intimate, Italian eatery.

Address: 221 Sule Pagoda Road, Sule Square #01-14, Kyauktada Township Opening Hours: 11.30am to 10pm Telephone: 09 964 348881

“Best and authentic italian food in town.My favorite from casa mia is seafood spaghetti cuz I’m super fan of spaghetti.”

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 27th April - 3rd May 2018.

AVENGERS : INFINITY WAR Avengers: Infinity War is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. In Avengers: Infinity War, the Avengers join forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop Thanos from amassing the allpowerful Infinity Stones.

Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

RAMPAGE Rampage is a 2018 American science fiction monster film. It follows a primatologist who must team-up with George, an albino gorilla who turns into a raging creature of enormous size following a rogue experiment, in order to stop an invasion of monsters.

Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex

Htun Eindra Bo, Eindra Kyaw Zin, Wut Hmone Shwe Yi and Pactria.

Thamada Cinema, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

MHONE LOZ YA YIN MHONE CHIN DAL Mhone Loz Ya Yin Mhone Chin Dal is a Burmese Drama Movie directed

by Aung Zaw Lin with stars : Nay Toe, Min Oo, Thinzar Wint Kyaw and Yadanar Mai. Shae Saung Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

SHAL CHWAY MA Shal Chway Ma is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Ko Zaw (Arr Yone Oo) with stars : Yan Aung, Aung Ye Lin, Soe Myat Thuzar, Htet Htet Moe Oo and Khin Wint War. Shae Saung Cinema

REFLECTION Reflection is a Burmese Action Movie directed by Lu Min with actress :

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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