MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon -31st August 2018

31 AUG - 6 SEPT 2018

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Best rooftop bars in Mandalay

What’s On - august FRIDAY 31ST JAZZ NIGHT VOL-3 | Nightlife Jazz night is back with Bamboo Trio and some delicious treats. Gather some friends and enjoy unforgettable night. For table reservation, please contact to 09 964 370177. ? The Yangon Restaurant - People’s Park Compound, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday Night Wine Down Vo.8 at Sky Bistro | Nightlife Free flow wine at Sky Bistro with delicious wine, cheese, cold cuts, chemical-free veggies & fruits and the beautiful night view of Yangon City. For ticket contact to 01 255277. ? Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro - Sakura Tower, 21st floor, Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Rd and Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Music Sensation by Kirin Night | Nightlife Music and games. Just give a call for your table @ 09762671569 Now. ? The Beat Bar and Restaurant - Corner of Bo Myat Tun St and Merchant St, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

Hip-Hop: Old School | Nightlife New Mediterranean menu will be available, fancy cocktails and shots by Francesco Moretti II, and music all night by Dj Japan. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGaYar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

JAM IT | Nightlife Esteemed lovers of great music, jamit is on again! This time with a special show by Myanmar punk veterans on a break: kultureshock. ? Mr.Chan Music & Bar - Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Yuzana Garden Hotel, Dagon Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

SATURDAY 1ST Falling Walls Lab 2018 Myanmar | Education Are you coming to the Falling Walls Lab Myanmar 2018? Come and see different kinds of Entrepreneurs from different layers and competition. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 1:00 am - 4:00 pm

IFB Open House Day | Education IFB is reintroducing their language courses, new classes which will open in October, share about DELF/ DALF diploma that will give by French Ministry of Education and some about other projects. Bring your ID card or Driving license. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

French Riviera Party | Nightlife The Penthouse is going to celebrate the weekend French Riviera Style to chase the monsoon away and start September in style. RSVP 09 771239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGa Yar Rd, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

Arabian Night Party Vol. 5 | Nightlife Enjoy the Happiest Happy Hour until 10:00 pm on all house-poured drinks, all night long Kirin Draught Beer at USD 2.00 per glass, or a T&F Whiskey Sour at USD 4.00 per glass. RSVP 01544500. ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 6:00 pm

What’s On - september Drink & Draw Evening in Yangon | Activites If you love to draw, come over for a little chill drawing session with your fellow art friends all together. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks!

Drawing skill is not required. Just unleash the artist within, learn a thing or two about drawing and have a few drinks with like-minded scribblers.

RSVP 09 975 161213. ? Super Campus - Room 309, 3th Floor, Building E, Pearl Condo, Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Sayar San Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

AMCHAM Masquerade Ball | Nightlife A fantastic evening of food, champagne, wine, music, and dancing. Please join and expand your network with one of the leading international business chambers in Myanmar. For ticket reservation please contact to 01 9255080. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459, Pyay Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

1ST & 2ND Rose Garden Hotel Wedding Fair | Activities Rose Garden Hotel Wedding Fair will have everything the bride and groom to-be will need in one location. Connect with over 40 of the area’s top vendors as well as attend fashion shows showcasing the latest wedding designs. ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171, Upper Pansodan St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

SUNDAY 2ND Happy Life with Healthy Joints | Health CGH Hospital Myanmar will be organizing Event: “Joint Replacement and Hand Surgery Seminar”. It’s a great opportunity to get free consultations about joints and bones problems from Thai Doctors. This event is free of charge and open to public. For more information, please feel free to contact on Ms.Myat 09 5129395. ? Meliá Yangon - 192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Friends’ Night on Sunday | Nightlife Do you have plan to go Night Out with your friends on Sunday ? 369 Rooftop’s Sweet & Pretty Cocktail Pitcher is Ready for you all. ? 369 Dine & Bar - 369, Laydaungkan Rd, ThinganGyun Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

TUESDAY 4TH Myanmar Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet Up | Social For the September meetup, Angela May Pan Oo, founder and Program Director of Central Park Preschool will be joining. ? Signature Fine Dining & the Garden Bistro - Corner of Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd and Kan Yeik Thar St, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Brew Meet Up | Social Regular monthly meeting for members and prospective members. Come catch up, try the latest home brews and talk malt, hops, water and yeast. ? Burbrit Taproom - 74, Ma Naw Hari St, Dagon Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

Trivia Night on Tuesday | Nightlife Are You Ready To Get Your Mind Blown? TRIVIA Night is getting closer.

Enjoy Food & Drink while testing your general knowledge. RSVP 01 578 101. ? 369 Dine & Bar - 369 Laydaungkan Rd, ThinGanGyun Tsp | P 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

What’s On - september WEDNESDAY 5TH Free Yangon Walk | Activities Yangon free walk is offering free guided walking tours of the marvellous Yangon where they explore Yangon’s incredible history and rich architectural heritage as well as join-in walks and private walks. ? Maha Bandula Park - In front of City Hall | P 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

THURSDAY 6TH Old World Wine Market | Nightlife Chef Florian will pair each and every wine with delicious dishes made from an actual live cooking station. The special menu features the best ingredients, among others: black summer truffle from Perigord, French foie gras, and Myanmar Seint Ta Lone mangos. Ticket price at $40 net for this unforgettable quality event. RSVP 01 526 289. ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - 129, Dhammazedi Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Building Strong Brands | Education AustCham Myanmar and Kantar TNS invite you to an event designed to give insight into how to grow and sustain brands in today’s disruptive marketplace. They are bringing together speakers from global and local branding agencies as well as one of the most successful and well-loved brands in the Myanmar market. Cost: Free for members/USD$ 10 for non members. ? Australian Embassy Staff Complex - Golden Valley Rd (next to ISY), Bahan Tsp | P 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Drink and Draw Yangon : Spain | Activities This Drink and Draw will be dancing around with the idea of a warm, wonderful afternoon under the Spanish sun. Come and enjoy an evening of good company, food and painting. Cost: 15,000 Kyats. ? Pansuriya - No.100, Bogalayzay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

1ST TO 14TH SEPTEMBER 1st Year Anniversary Promotion | Promotion Paradise Dynasty is giving 50% off discount on all foods items. Enjoy the promotion. ? Paradise Dynasty - No. 2&3, Junction Square Extension, Between Pyay Rd and Kyun Taw Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 6:30 am - 10:30 pm

1ST TO 30TH SEPTEMBER Sushi Delights | Promotion Sushi Tei is now giving 15% off discount on every sushi items. Enjoy the promotion. ? Sushi Tei - 126, Dhamazedi Rd, Bahan Tsp | P All Day

DISCLAIMER Information as of 28th August 2018. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated Information, please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/events-calendar

Guide

Best rooftop bars in Mandalay

BY SUSAN BAILEY A new trend is slowly emerging with the arrival of several rooftop bars in Myanmar. Like their swanky Yangon counterparts, these venues are attracting both locals and foreigners from sunset until the late hours of the evening. But unlike the Yangon scene, Mandalay’s rooftop bars are laid back and, up to now, affordable with drinks priced similar to other casual watering holes around town.  Ned Kelly Situated on top of a funky 37-bed hotel, Ned Kelly is Mandalay’s first and only Irish bar. True to form, it has a solid selection of booze (yes, it has Guinness!), a meat-heavy menu and a convivial vibe with friendly staff.

Thankfully they have forgone the usual Irish bar formula in terms of style!

The open-air rooftop has a high sloping tent covering, making it airy and light compared to the dark cave-like pubs from the Emerald Isle. Ned Kelly has two pool tables in its air-conditioned side room and a foosball table, all free of charge for guests. If you prefer watching sports to playing them, fear not—the pub shows all major events on its huge screen.

Address: 28th Street between 74th x 75th streets Open: 4pm-12am Pint of Tiger Draft: 3,000 kyats

 Apex Bar Mandalay’s highest rooftop bar is perched on the 12th floor of the Apex Hotel and is currently THE place to go for sunset selfies… and drinks. The focus is on beer and whiskey, but they also offer cocktails and a huge menu of tasty Asian and Western dishes. Apex is split over two levels, comfortable tables for dining and some bar-style seating along the perimeter for those who wish to enjoy the view. The lower level has a live band every night and a small covered area to retreat to in case of the odd rain storm. Casual, breezy and open until 1am, Apex is a great place to start the evening or to wrap up a night out on the town.

Address: 35th Street between 58th x 59th streets Open: 5pm-1am Large bottle of Myanmar Beer (660ml): 3,000 kyats

 Sky Bar at Brolly One of Mandalay’s mainstay cafes—Brolly—closed in 2017 much to the chagrin of its regular patrons. But the owners have brought the crowds back, building a hotel and rooftop bar in the original location. Sky Bar is smaller than its competitors but offers great views of Mandalay Hill, the moat and the Shan mountains. Popular with the 20-something crowd, the bar features lots of colorful shots (3,000 kyats), sweet cocktails by the bottle (25,000 kyats) and Shisha (20,000 kyats). The well-priced food menu runs the gamut from beef steak to fried rice. Another plus for Sky Bar is that its indoor air-conditioned area has huge glass windows, meaning you can enjoy the view even if it is raining.

Address: 22nd Street Between 65th x 66th streets Open 11am-11pm Large draft Tiger beer 3,000 kyats

 Sky Bar at Ayarwaddy River View Hotel Ayarwaddy River View Hotel is located on Strand Road at the edge of the Ayeyarwady River and its 6th floor is home to Sky Bar, a large open-air dining and drinking venue. Although the decoration is stark, the breezy bar is ideal for watching sunset over the river. Get their early and grab a table on the western edge of the bar for best viewing. The beers are cold and the bartenders mix up a good range of cocktails, although the rum sours stand out. Perhaps due to its location on the edge of town, the bar is rarely busy and normally hotel guests are the only customers. But it is worth your time to venture to Ayarwaddy River View Hotel for a sunset drink—the views can’t be beat!

Address: Strand Road between 22nd x 23rd streets Large bottle of Myanmar Beer (660ml): 3,000 kyats

Special Mentions:  Eastern Palace Hotel The spartan concrete floor and banquet-style tables get a zero for atmosphere but the bar wins big points for its views. Thanks to its location and elevation, you can enjoy a cocktail with the Shan hills as a backdrop to the east and Mandalay Hill to the west.

Address: 19th Street, Between 57th x 58th streets

 Ostello Bello Hostel The legendary Ostello Bello Hostel’s bar is, well, just that: a hostel bar.

It just happens to be on the roof which means guests can enjoy a gentle breeze and nice views while competing in quiz night, singing karaoke, mingling with backpackers and eventually partaking in the inevitable drunken antics that happen at a hostel.

Address: 28th street

 The Hangover Sky Bar The 9th floor Hangover Sky Bar has view of both the Irrawaddy River and Mandalay Hill, making it a great place for photos. The prices are reasonable but, sadly, the loud club-like music detracts from what is otherwise a nice, breezy place to have a sundowner.

Address: Hotel Yi, Corner of 22nd and 86th streets

new opening

A taste of Hong Kong at Canton Paradise

BY MIN YE KYAW Diners are enjoying a taste of Hong Kong at a new restaurant in Bahan Township.

Canton Paradise on Saya San Road offers an all-day menu featuring Hong Kong classics, traditional dim sum, congeem soup, seafood, and Cantonese wok dishes.

Among the 27 dim sum are the signature steamed mince salted egg yolk custard piggy bun (2,500 kyats), crispy BBQ honey pork bun (2,500 kyats), and steamed rice rolls with fresh prawn filling (2,000 kyats).

Canton Paradise also flouts a range of roasted meats, such as the signature roast duck (6,000-17,000 kyats) and crackling pork belly (9,000 kyats) along with pork that has been slow-roasted for four hours, bringing a burst of mature and delicious flavors.

The chefs’ recommendations are the BBQ pork belly with honey sauce (9,000 kyats) and steamed Cantonese chicken (5,500-17,000 kyats).

The restaurant comes under the Paradise Group, which also runs Yangon favorites Paradise Dynasty and Beauty in the Pot. The group’s Eldwin Chua said, “My team of chefs and I have made many study trips to Guangzhou and Hong Kong to seek inspiration and ideas for the new Canton Paradise.

We want to offer authentic Cantonese dishes as well as a truly inimitable setting that is distinct of our Paradise Group’s branding.”

Currently, to celebrate the grand opening of Canton Paradise, customers can take advantage of a promotion on crispy roasted duck with a minimum spend of 50,000 kyats, and enjoy a half duck at only 1,000 kyats. Any spend above 100,000 kyats means you can enjoy the whole duck for the same price, valid from August 20-September 3.

Address: 61 Saya San Road, Bahan Township Hours: 10:30am to 10:30pm (Mon-Thurs), 10:30am to 11pm (Fri – Sun) Contact: 09 2522 21212, 09 2522 21199

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 31st Aug to 6th Sept 2018.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 American romantic comedy-drama film. The plot follows a young Asian-American woman who travels to meet her boyfriend’s family, only to find them to be among the richest in Singapore.

Junction City, City Mall

MILE 22 Mile 22 is a 2018 American espionage action thriller film. It follows an elite CIA task force, composed of paramilitary officers from Ground Branch of Special Activities Division, that has to escort a high-priority asset 22 miles to an extraction point while being hunted by terrorists.

Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Daw

SATYAMEVA JAYATE Satyameva Jayate is a 2018 Indian vigilante action film directed by Milap Milan Zaveri. The film features John Abraham, Manoj Bajpayee and Aisha Sharma in lead roles.

Junction Maw Tin, City Mall, Junction City

HEE HEE HA HA Hee Hee Ha Ha is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Pyay Hein Thiha with stars : Myint Myat, Shwe Hmone Yati.

Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, City Mall, Junction City

NAR NAR BAWA CHIT THU Nar Nar Bawa Chit Thu is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Aww Yatha with stars : Bay Lu Wa, Kyaw Kyaw, Nyi Htut Khaung, AYine and Phatcra.

Junction Square, Junction City

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 Mingalar Sein Gay Har | 09 402177771— 73 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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