MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 30th June 2017 by MYANMORE

30 JUNE - 6 JULY 2017

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What Can we Eat Around Shin Saw Pu?

What’s On FRIDAY 30TH JUNE Light of the Nation | Sports Myanmar national icon “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang returns to the ONE Championship cage this June in Yangon against Bigdash. Aung La N Sang promises to give a performance more worthy of the rightful challenger. Aung La N Sang and Bigdash lock horns in the main event of ONE: LIGHT OF A NATION. | Ticket : 10,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 200,000 Kyats. https://www.myanmore.com/yangon/tickets/ ? Thuwanna Stadium - Wai Za Yan Tar Rd, Thingan Gyun Tsp | P 7:00 PM

The Four at Envoy | Nightlife Fine Wine x Envoy presents for the first Event: A special program created by Fine Wine and Envoy is coming to you--- Envoy Fans. Buy one any bottle wine and get a fusion dish created by Envoy chef and First 16 people,get one special drink for free. RSVP: 01 380 362. ? The Envoy Restaurant & Bar - Bo Aung Kyaw St, Lower Block, Botahtaung Tsp | P 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

LVL-0 | Nightlife Welcome to the first ever EDM event of the monsoon season. This event aims to introduce the youngest and the trendiest artists as well as producers from the country. LVL-0 believes that their vast musical talents deserve the attention of all EDM lovers. RSVP: 01 229 173. ? The Basement Bar - 785 Mahabandoola Rd, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Pouring Rain at The West | Nightlife First time and ever, Jam It will be hosting a music crazy event. Tons of artists will be performing with variety of programme! Grab your tickets at The West’s counter before its run out. | RSVP : 09 962 599848. ? The West Steak House - Pearl Condo, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 11:45 PM

Brewery Party | Nightlife “Authentic German craft beer/ great music/ great location” Regain your freedom on Friday with some proper. Nothing better than a glass/cask of beer coming fresh out of the brewery. | RSVP : 8,000 Kyats (until 28th), Non reservations : 10,000 Kyats. RSVP: 09775451852. ? Burbrit Brewery North Dagon - D16 North Dagon Industrial Zone U Wisara Rd, North Dagon Tsp | P From 9:00 PM

Yangon House Collective: Deep House | Nightlife Yangon House Collective with 2 of its founding members, Fise wook and Karl Ross are coming to rock the Penthouse one more night. Join us for the best party in town. RSVP: 09 771 239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, Park side one building 8th floor, Bagayar Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 10:00 PM

SATURDAY 1ST JULY Tranceportation 2 | Activities The music cruise will lead you along Ayeyarwady’s river as they dance to Deep House, Techno and Psytrance Music the whole afternoon until midnight. Beer, Food, Juices and more can be enjoyed in the chilling area, where you can take a rest and enjoy the activities. Safety: They guarantee that they will not depart the harbor if there is any safety concern due to weather. Safety first. Safety jackets will also be provided on board. Ticket : 15,000 Kyats | RSVP : 09796140175. ? Wardan Jetty - Near Wardan Rd, Lanmadaw Tsp | P From 12:00 PM - 11:45 PM

What’s On Hallyu Night by DJ Flash Finger | Nightlife Have a Seoul nice moment at Brave by Korean DJ Flash Finger will Rock the Night and make you feel absolutely Hallyu. Let’s get ready. Supported by: DJ Chuckie, DJ BL3ND, Swanky Tunes, Glow in the Dark, Juicy M, Tom Enzy, Flaremode, Levi & Suiss, AvAlanche and many more. | RSVP : 09253354433. ? Brave Bar - 31/B, Kan Yeik Thar St,10 Qua, Mayangone Tsp | P From 10:00 PM

50th Street and The Yangon Dragons Present: The Beerlympics | Nightlife Welcome to the second edition of the Beerlympics. It's simple. Pick a country to represent, pick out corresponding uniforms, and show off your drinking powers. Points are awarded on how teams rank in each event, with an overall winner at the end. ? 50th Street Cafe Restaurant Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

SUNDAY 2ND JULY Sunday Roast | Dining The only full Sunday roast lunch in Yangon. Bring your kids and have them play in our kids zone while you enjoy the roast with friends. They offer a beef, chicken or pork belly roast lunch for under $16. Plus it is available all day from 12 noon till 9pm. | RSVP : 01 392 263. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 the Strand, Left side of the Myanmar Red Cross Building | P 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Sunday Roast | Dining 50th Street is giving Sunday Brunch a brand new look. Come by for the Sunday Roast this weekend featuring live entertainment, free-flow drinks, 2 live roast stations, 5 different appetizers and delicious desserts. | RSVP : 01 397 060. ? 50th Street cafe Restaurant and Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sunday Roast | Dining From British Classic Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding to an extensive appetizer selection which includes salmon, foie gras terrine and oysters, our Sunday Roast buffet features all your roast favorites. The famous Strand Cafe’s Sunday Roast which takes place every first Sunday of the month.RSVP: fbmanager@hotelthestrand.com or (+95) 1 243 377. ? The Strand Hotel - 92 Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

MONDAY 3RD JULY “Neon Night” Live DJ Workout | Sports Get ready to their new Live DJ workout “Neon Night” to burn calories and fun with Mr.Y's pumping beats on 3rd July 2017. Please wear glowing, bright and colorful dress to match with the event theme. Non members can also join with USD 10. Call ‎09458887272 today to reserve a slot. ? Training Ground Myanmar - Asia Business Center, Corner of 48th St & Maha Bandoola Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Standup Comedy at 50th Street | Nightlife Comedy Night returns to 50th Street with Jon Samson and Sam Thomas! These two have graced the Asian circuit for years and will now grace the 50th Street stage. | RSVP : 01 397 060. ? 50th Street Cafe Restaurant Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

What’s On 3RD - 8TH JULY American Independence Week | Dining Celebrate the American Independence Day from the 3rd to the 8th of July with their special “New York Deli Menu” that includes burgers, lobster rolls, pork ribs to name a few. RSVP: fbmanager@hotelthestrand.com or (+95) 1 243 377. ? The Strand Hotel - 92 Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

TUESDAY 4TH JULY Capoeira Class | Sports Wear comfortable T-shirt and sport pants. Classes are free. Beginners welcome. Classes are at the French Institute on Pyay Rd. Usually play in the main building, upstairs. | RSVP : 01 535428. ? Institut Francais de Birmanie - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY BEER & JAZZ | Nightlife They are hosting BEER & JAZZ Nights at Mahlzeit. The Bamboo Trio with Aaron Gallegos on the guitar, Pan Thang on the double bass and Soe Soe on the drums. | RSVP: 09 784 151250. ? Mahlzeit - 84, Pann Hlaing St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Trivia Night at Father's Office | Nightlife We got 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. Don’t forget to register your team to ensure team entry on Facebook, 09450218080 or fathersofficeygn@gmail.com ? Father's Office - Bo Aung Kyaw St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

THURSDAY 6TH JULY This is Rap | Nightlife This is gonna be a big show for underground Hip Hop Rap Battle. Ticket is 5000 kyats and limited only for 80 people. Contact: Yung Phyo 09445220165, i-beat -09965118520. ? Terminal5-Bar & Grill - 27-SA ,Sanchaung St, Padonmar Sport Stadium, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 6:30 PM

6TH - 7TH JULY 15th ASEAN Ports and Shipping 2017 Exhibition | Business ASEAN Ports and Shipping continues to be the biggest annual Container Ports and Terminal Operations Exhibition and Conference in the ASEAN region - now in its 15th successful year. The 15th ASEAN Ports and Shipping 2017 Exhibition and Conference will take place for the first time in Myanmar. ? Sule Shangri-La Yangon - 223 Sule Pagoda Road | P 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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What Can we Eat Around Shin Saw Pu? BY MATT Over the past few months, we have seen an increasing number of restaurants along Shin Saw Pu road near Citymart Myaynigone, which is by far the only 24 hour supermarket in town. From International cuisine, Asian favorites, Myanmar ethnic food to rooftop bar, Shin Saw Pu has them all.  CITYMART MYAYNIGONE City Mart Myaynigone branch is located at the corner of Pyay Rd and Shin Saw Pu Rd. There are Happy Noodle & Cafe, 365 The Terrace, Shwe Lar Hot Pot, Season Bakery, Pork n' Stick and Nippon Sushi on the ground floor.So, you won’t be hungry before or after grocery shopping. Address: Corner of Pyay Rd and Shin Saw Pu Rd, Sanchaung Tsp

 CAFÉ CAESAR With total 4 branches in Yangon, Café Caesar is famous for their Italian cuisines - Pizza, Pasta and many more. It is where you can experience Italian cuisine without hurting your wallet. Address: 86, Shin Saw Pu Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | Phone: 09 420207233 Opening Hours: 10 am - 10 pm

 SIAM CUISINE THAI RESTAURANT From Le Nacha to Di Bosco and now Siam Cuisine, the restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine, guaranteed by 20-year experience head chef/ owner. Their thick curries and burning hot soups are must try. Don’t forget to taste their coffee as well. Behind the restaurant, there’s also Araya Spa, offering authentic Thai massage by professional Thai masseuse. Address: 86/A, Shin Saw Pu Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | Phone: 09 450013761 Opening Hours: 10 am - 10 pm

 ORIENTAL HOUSE DIM SUM RESTAURANT Oriental House is one of the best dim sum houses in Yangon, since ages ago. Moved to this new location one year ago and still crowded, yes the customers follow because of their dim sum. Address: 63, Shin Saw Pu Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | Phone: 09 782000861-2 Opening Hours: 6 am - 4 pm

 OISHII SUSHI Oishii originated from Latha Street, Latha Township. Yet , it is another favorite sushi place for Yangon’s foodies. A wide selection of sushi is available on the menu with affordable prices. Address: 77/B, Shin Saw Pu Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | Phone: 01 510205 Opening Hours: 9 am - 9 pm

 LOI SAM SIP It is the place where you can enjoy both Shan food and Thai food along with homey decoration, representing Shan culture. The restaurant has two zones; air con and fresh air. Address: 31, Shin Saw Pu Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | Phone: 09 442467754 Opening Hours: 7 am - 10:30 pm

 SATE KYITE SEAFOOD Sate Kyite is a local seafood restaurant. It is well-known among seafood lovers in Yangon, where you can have a wide array of seafood, Thai food, as well as barbeque style. Address: 47/B, Shin Saw Pu Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | Phone: 09 260800500 Opening Hours: 12 am - 10:30 pm

 MIN LANN MOTE TE Min Lann was a very local small shop years ago and now they have many branches over all Yangon City. They are famous for their Rakhine traditional Mote Te and other fresh seafood choices. Address: 77/C, Shin Saw Pu Rd, beside Windsor Garden Hotel, Sanchaung Tsp Phone: 09 43125152 Opening Hours: 11 am - 10 pm

 COCOON CAFE & BAR Well, this rooftop bar and cafe located at the corner of Shin Saw Pu and Baho Roads. It is one of the favorite nightlife places for local people because of the view of the Shwedagon Pagoda and the whole township of Sanchaung. Address: 22/24, Corner of & Baho Rd & Shin Saw Pu Rds, Sanchaung Tsp Phone: 01 500863 Opening Hours: 11 am - 11 pm

Photo: Cocoon Cafe & Bar

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Beyond Café: quaint, cozy and affordable to boot! BY PHONE DEPAR MIN If you want a break from the noise and traffic of downtown Yangon, then head over to Beyond Café, sat at the very foot of Ruby Garden Hotel. The café has a rather unique structure- it looks like some Germanic longhouse or drinking hall, albeit with glass walls and a white coloring that looked quite fetching in the dazzling mid-afternoon sun. There are even a couple of tables and chairs outside for those customers who want to wine and dine under the sparkling sun. And now of course, to the food! Well the drinks- they came early and the first is the Passion Fruit Smoothie. The price came in at 3,300 kyats. The large and assiduously pretty glass was filled to the brim with Passion Fruit that tasted absolutely exquisite. I cannot praise Beyond Café’s Passion Fruit Smoothie enough, do try it- you will not regret it. In quick order of succession came the Oreo Choco Frappe, also for 3,300 kyats, a very light and airy confection in which you are nigh guaranteed to taste Oreo and a hot, steaming cup of Cappuccino ,which is priced at 2,500 kyats. The Squid Special with Salted Egg and Seafood Glass Noodle Salad arrived on the dot. Coming in at 8,000 kyats and 4,500 kyats respectively, the Squid Special’s curry was matching well with the squid and salted egg. The Seafood Glass Noodle Salad was another one of those fares that you simply couldn’t get enough of. It was of a salty and spicy kind, although more the former than the later. Things would be amiss without that all present dish across any café in Yangon- Fish & Chips, a welcome familiarity after the new, exciting and tongue tingling tastes of Beyond Café’s dishes and drinks! Final thought, Beyond Café is a nice place to stop for a break, if you are alone and with friends. The pleasant atmosphere will surely calm your mind. Address: 631, Pyay Road, Kamayut Township, Yangon (car parking at Ruby Garden Hotel Compound) Contact Info: 09 952 007117, 09 952 227117 Opening Hours: 10AM-10PM

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Buffet Friday: Fresh from the Sea Straight to The Market MYANMORE Looking for what to do on Friday evening? Look no further, The Market restaurant at MeliĂŁ Hotel has a special seafood buffet night every Friday for all seafood lovers. The decoration depicts coziness with yellow lighting and different food stations are well displayed. Though it seems as an open space, there are several far-end tables if you seek privacy. After seated, the waiter offered us a glass of sparkling wine, which includes in the $48++ buffet. Good news is it is free flow with no time limit. There are over 150 items for us to choose from the buffet line, categorized into seafood corner, Japanese corner, cold cut, salad, seafood hot plates, noodle station, and desserts. The menu of each week will be changing based on availability. As a salmon sashimi lover, I went straight to the Japanese corner, having found that the whole salmon being served as sashimi. Moreover, you can find octopus, sea bass, tuna, and yellowtail sashimi along with assorted nigiri, sushi, magi, salad bar and soup. Meanwhile, my guest reached over to seafood stations with the selection of oysters, mussels, tiger prawn, and Alaska King Crab to share with me. The seafood is fresh and goes well with spicy Thai seafood dressing that we chose. Save some rooms for hot plate stations, seafood zarzuela with saffron, prime ribs, rainbow trout on braised fennel are must-try menu. Their homemade ice cream comes in 12 flavors, which is soft and rich in flavor. Moreover, there are over 10 kinds of cakes and desserts such as cheesecake and pana cotta, plus crepe and chocolate fountain. Final thought: seafood night at The Market restaurant, MeliĂŁ Hotel is definitely a good deal with high quality of freshness of the seafood, the variety of the items, catering to all customers, attentive staff and pleasant atmosphere. The Market 192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township Ph: 01 934 5000

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THE CLUBHOUSE SOFT OPENING 23TH JUNE 2017 PHOTOS BY WAI PHYO

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 30th June - 6th July 2017. TRANSFORMERS Transformers: The Last Knight is a 2017 American science fiction action film. It is the fifth installment of the live-action Transformers film series and a direct sequel to 2014's Transformers: Age of Extinction. Junction City, Junction Square, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint) , Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Daw, Shae Saung Cinema

THE MUMMY The Mummy is a 2017 American action-adventure film with actor Tom Cruise. It is a reboot of The Mummy franchise and the first installment in the Dark Universe film series. Junction City, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Daw

VANAMAGAN Vanamagan (English: "The son of the Jungle") is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action adventure film written and directed by A. L. Vijay. Junction City

TUBE LIGHT Tube light is an upcoming Indian war drama film written and directed by Kabir Khan. The film is produced by Salman Khan and Kabir Khan. Set in the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Shae Saung Cinema, Nay Pyi Daw

KAT PI YA Kat Pi Ya is Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Pyay T Oo, Kaung Pyae and Phway Phway. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, Thamada Cinema, Thwin , Mingalar, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

THU NGAL Thu Ngal is Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Arr Yone Oo Pwint Theingi Zaw with stars: Yan Aung, Ye Aund, Min Oo, Kyaw Htet Aung, Htun Eain Dar Bo, Soe Myat Thuzar, Khine Thin Kyi and Mary Coe. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Shae Saung Cinema

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