6 - 12 MAY 2016
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What’s On FRIDAY 6TH MAY FRENCH (LOVE) FRIDAY#17 | Art & Stage So for the very last FLF edition until the next dry season, we bring you the best Myanmar rock & French DJ set! The night will begin with the great Big Bag Band and their little brother THE MARIONETTE for some pure Myanmar rock’n’roll. Then the night will transport you to the deep house of the French DJ brothers Krono until the end. Tickets : 8000 KYATS (2 free beers). ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township | P 8 PM - 1 AM
We (Love) Pizza Friday | Dining all-you-can-eat delicious homemade wood-fired pizzas & free flow of beer and soft drinks for 13'000 Kyats (payable at restaurant entrance)! ? The Pizza Factory - 38A1 Shan Gone Street, Sanchaung Township | P 7 PM - 9:30 PM
Pasta Express Night | Dining Pasta Express Night include: 1 House Wine (Red or White), Eat all you can Pasta from Live Pasta Stations, Dessert Station and 1 Drink Coupon to enjoy DJ Right D Music at Phantom Lounge. 25,000 ks per person. ? Immortal Titans Wine Bar & Dining - 49, Moe Kaung Road ( East Racecourse Road) , Yankin Township | P FROM 7 PM
SATURDAY 7TH MAY AMNESIA | Nightlife DJ/ Model Jade Rasif, will make you forget about everything with her energetic EDM sets! From Singapore’s hottest Clubs and Events, Jade has been going around on tours through Asia and driving the crowd crazy from Heartbreaks to Celebrations. Dress code: Smart Casual. RSVP 0997901 7064. ? The Clubhouse - Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Kan Yeik Tha Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township | P FROM 9 PM
Berlin Club Nacht | Nightlife The Goethe-Institut Myanmar is proud to bring once again two acclaimed DJs from Berlin to Myanmar and will present an authentic “Berlin Club Nacht” in Yangon with Chopstick & Johnjon (Suol Music) and Zaw Gyi. The entrance will be Free! And the first 100 people will get one free beer! ? Goethe Villa Yangon - No.8, Koh Min Koh Chin Road, Bahan Township | P FROM 8 PM
Saturday Block Party | Nightlife Hummingbird is proud to bring you our (R&B and Hip Hop) event “ Saturday Block Party", every Saturday night with Dj KC (Australia) and Dj Justice (Australia) spinning the decks. ? Hummingbird - No.76, Phone Gyi Street, Lanmadaw Township | P From 9 PM
Rangoon Rock Bombs For HIV Kids | Art & Stage For the purpose of providing some help to HIV Infected Kids by Myanmar Helper and 7 Rock Bands including The Story, Break The Curse, I-Force, Wonder Rock, Psychological Pain, Epic Soul & Stay Close To Fear! ? Maha Bandoola Garden - Maha Bandula Park Street | P 4 PM – 10 PM
&PROUD LGBT Photo Exhibition Opening | Arts The third &PROUD photo exhibition will show photos onLGBT community in Myanmar. The opening event will include 2 short films on Papua New Guinea and the announcement of the prize winners from the photo competition. The exhibition will run from May 7 to May 15 at Myanmar Deitta on 44th street, lower block. Open every day (except Monday) from 10 to 5. ? Myanmar Deitta - 3rd floor, No.49, 44th st | P FROM 4:30 PM
What’s On Light Up The Night Vol. 01 | Nightlife Headliner: NGHTMRE & Slander and Supported by: Terror Bass & The Bugbears. Entry fees: 20,000 MMK/person. Table Reservation: 09 44 000 7788. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road | P FROM 10 PM
Together Festival 2016 | Art & Stage Coming Back To Rock Yangon on May 7th! Get Ready People, EDM is here! Djs - DVVBBS, Laidback Luke, KURA, Sikdope, Double U, Kendrick. Tikcet - Regular @ 45,000ks and - VIP @ 120,000ks. Contact - Facebook. com/Myanmar Lager Beer ? Shwe Htut Tin Compound - Beside Sky Star Hotel, East Racing Course | P FROM 5:30 PM
So Shwe Party | Nightlife Join for golden sundowners from Yangon’s newest, coolest rooftop bar. Enjoy panoramic views of Yangon and the Shwedagon and an eclectic selection of live and electronic musical entertainment late into the night. Mexican restaurant Gringos’ Chillingo’s Pop Up cart will be selling delicious tacos and quesadillas all night. Free flow gold cocktails until 8pm. Dress to impress - sparkles, glitter and gold. Ticket Price: 10,000ks. ? Yangon International Hotel - Yangon International Hotel, Pyay Road | P FROM 5 PM
Relics of Rangoon launch at Rangoon Tea House | Activity Relics of Rangoon is an illustrative book of photographs seeking to definitively capture the historic buildings of Rangoon at a time they are in danger of disappearing forever. The journalistic background of the author intertwines evocative photography with the fate of the old city post 2011. The author, Philip Heijmans, is an American freelance journalist currently based in Yangon. ? Rangoon Tea House - 2nd Floor, 77-79 Pansodan Street (Lower Middle Block), Between MahaBandoola and Merchant Road | P 1 PM - 5 PM
The Couscous! | Dining Couscous: a South Mediterranean dish served with various meats and vegetables. Enjoy a Glorious Couscous in the newly renovated MOJO. Saturday Lunch and dinner, 14,000 Ks for the King Couscous (3 meats) Veggie couscous available. ? MOJO - 135 Inya road, Bahan Township | P FROM 11 AM
7TH - 11TH MAY 2016 ASKKY 5 Art Exhibition | Arts The exhibit will feature the combined art works of 5 artists: Aung Thin Oo, Sader Win Tun, Kyaw Min Htike, Khin Thida Mya Mya Htun & Yimon Thant. ? Gallery 65 - No.65 Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township | P 9 AM - 5 PM
8TH MAY 2016 (MOTHER’S DAY) Mother’s Day @ Chatrium | Dining Treat your mother with special dinner on this special day. Tiger Hill Chinese Restaurant - Chinese A La Carte Buffet Dinner (USD 26 nett per person), Kohaku Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Buffet Dinner (USD 40 nett per person), The Emporia Restaurant - Brazilian BBQ Buffet Dinner (USD 30 nett per person). All meals include complimentary a glass of healthy drink or wine, gift card, 1lb cake, memorable instant family photo. Dine 5 Get 1 Complimentary. RSVP 01-544 500. ? Chatrium Hotel - No 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township
What’s On Mom's Big Day @ Sule Shangri-La | Dining Cafe Sule is preparing a feast fit for this Mother’s Day! Spoil your mom with a glamorous buffet meal for USD 38.00 net. Make it memorable as moms take part in a flower arrangement competition while capturing this special day with your family in their fun photobooth! RSVP at 01-242 828. ? Cafe Sule, Sule-Shangri-La Hotel - Sule Pagoda Road
MONDAY 9TH MAY Monday Pub Quiz | Activity Come join us at 50th Street every Monday for our weekly pub quiz & special Mexican menu! ? 50th Street cafe Restaurant and Bar - 9/13 50th Street, Botataung Township | P From 8 PM
TUESDAY 10TH MAY 80S Dance Party | Art & Stage Join at 50th Street every Tuesday for an evening filled with live ‘80s music! J & B will be performing your favourite ‘80s tunes live on their upstairs stage! ? 50th Street cafe Restaurant and Bar - 9/13 50th Street, Botataung Township | P 8 PM – 10 PM
WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY Scrumptiously Sichuan | Dining Enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine made by our chefs trained in the province of Sichuan, China. Ala carte and set menu available from 7th to the 13st May at the Summer palace. ? Summer Palace Restaurant - Sule Shangri_La, Sule Pagoda Road
THURSDAY 12TH MAY Sans Queue Ni Tete / Circus Show Yangon | Art & Stage The French Touch is coming to Yangon and aims to bring creative Dance and Circus performances never seen before in Myanmar. This poetic show mix a collective performance of circus, dance and theatre. 1 hour show, All age from 5 years. Tickets - Adults : 5000Ks / 3000Ks under 16 years old. reservation@institutfrancais-birmanie.com ? National Theatre - Myoma Kyaung Street, Dagon Township, Yangon | P 7 PM - 8 PM
Soul Classics | Art & Stage Join every Thursday for an evening filled with live music! Bamboo Trio & Mun Mun will be performing your favourite soul classics live on upstairs stage! ? 50th Street cafe Restaurant and Bar - 9/13 50th Street, Botataung Township | P 8 PM – 11 PM
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sunday brunch guide
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Sunday Brunch in Yangon Brunch, a western concept where party-goers and families unite to eat and drink (often booze) at 1pm after sleeping in. The well-known spots in Yangon can be a bit pricey but worth it if you're looking for a classic brunch menu and your choice of wines and juices. It's unclear how readily available mimosas are.
THE BRUNCH SOCIETY // 143 Sule Pagoda Road, Sule Plaza //
09 960 359 701 This fusion restaurant will give you the perfect brunch in the morning as it can provide you the a variety of dishes, ranging from Burmese fried rice to English traditional breakfast with tea and Egg Benedicts. The signature dishes are Tom Yum River Prawn Fettuccine, crunchy French toast, and Grilled Sea Bass with Lychee Red Curry.
SULE SHANGRI-LA SUNDAY BRUNCH // 223 Sule Pagoda Road This is probably one of the best meal you can have in Yangon. A buffet if an exceptional seafood selection that seems to never deplete. Since there are facilities and separate place for children, it is definitely the best for family to relax for Sunday afternoon. You should really makes reservations, it is $36 per person, which includes bottomless sparkling wine and just about every other booze.
THE SQUARE AT NOVOTEL YANGON MAX // 459 Pyay Road MYANMORE has written in the past about The Square, much of which applies to their Sunday Brunch, which is every Sunday from 12pm-3pm. It is a large buffet that has an impressive selection, free flowing booze and cafeteria-style seating that is conducive for children. It’s $30 a head, half off for children under 12, free for toddlers.
HUMMINGBIRD // No. 76 Phone Gyi Street Brunch goers usually eat on the first two floors of this three-storey colonial style building. They serve a traditional western brunch menu, no free flow of alcohol, some dishes come with a Latin American twist. Their Eggs Florentine and Eggs Benedict, both around $10, are great brunch classics but you can also get jambalaya and ceviches to change things up. They also have a few sugary treats for those that don’t like eggs, apparently there are some that feel this way.
LA TAVERNA // 330 Ahlone Rd La Taverna is a perfect place for Mediterranean food lovers. La Taverna offers all sorts of traditional Mediterranean dishes such as Falafel in Pita and Greek Style Stuffed Pepper. Furthermore, there are Mediterranean salads, soups and even deserts. The price range is 3000-6000 Ks for appetizers, 8000-14000 Ks for main dishes and 3000-5000 Ks for desserts.
GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE // 35 Taw Win St. The price makes this inaccessible to most people, but could be worth it if you want to spend the entire day here. They have a hot season deal where you have full access to their breakfast, a la carte lunch, world-class pool and open bar for $79. From 8:30am-5:30pm. If you just want breakfast food and nothing more it is $27 plus 15% in taxes and service fees- their deals are subject to change.
PORT AUTONOMY // 22 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road A great place to spend a day milling around with your family and friends. Best known for its eclectic menu, Port Autonomy can offer a wide variety of dishes ranging from Kimchi Fried rice and Shakshuka with a toasted Ciabatta to full English Breakfast with roasted bacons and grilled sausages. Free flow of drinks will include mimosa, margarita, Bloody Mary’s, draught beer, and many more drinks. The price for the whole meal is $30 per head, which is a reasonable price considering the quality of the food and beverage.
INYA LAKE HOTEL // 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road // 95 01 662866 An international buffet at Orchid Restaurant that is known for a large selection of alcohol, mainly wine, with live music often in the background. If you love it here, you should think about getting a membership which gives you a discount on everything Inya Lake Hotel. Otherwise, it’s $35 a person, children from ages 4-12 half off.
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A Soulful Kitchen Green Gallery BY CHARLIE TURNER
WHAT IT IS - It can feel as if you stumble into Green Gallery restaurant on the ground floor of a quiet residential building. A trendy interior, light food and affordable prices have made the Thai restaurant a hub for expatriates and Myanmar young professionals. The limited hours and seating should get you to call ahead especially on the weekends. ATMOSPHERE - Distressed wood tables, incandescent light bulbs, and rustic chic decorations give Green Gallery a modern bohemian vibe. The decor probably resonates more with a younger audience but older couples can be found here at any given night. There is light music playing in the background, but not enough to get in the way of conversation. The airy layout of the restaurant prevent this place from ever getting too loud. Aesthetics aside, the owner and staff are very friendly and work to have a comfortable atmosphere. RECOMMENDATIONS - The kitchen focuses on Thai-comfort food with a focus on keeping the dishes fresh and light. The menu is simple, and changes with what is seasonal. They have a number of juices, made in house, (2000 Ks) that rely purely on the natural sweetness for flavour. Their tomato salad, one of the more popular appetizers, combines peanuts, green tomatoes and onions with a light dressing. (2000 Ks). There are the usual choices of meat with your curry, but the shrimp is recommended. Despite their size, each giant shrimp remains flavourful and is used in salads, Tom Yum Soup and of course their famous curries. The Panang Curry with Shrimp (5000 Ks) is a creamy yet invigorating dish that follows the kitchen theme of ‘sticking to the basics’. Yardlong beans, white eggplant and chilis cook with the curry for hours until it is ready to be served with your choice of meat. We were lucky to also get some mango for dessert, Sein Ta Lone (meaning diamond- yes they are that good), served with sticky rice and coconut. A simple desert that's good for those who want a light finish. FINAL THOUGHTS - Green Gallery is a kitchen with soul which serves clean and healthy Thai cooking that appeals to a broad audience. Keep in mind the 9pm closing time. Corner of Mahabandoola Road and 52nd Street, 58 52nd St, Yangon.
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Relaxed Cafe & Bar at The Basement BY AMANDA WIN
WHAT IT IS - Digressing from the trend of rooftop bars, The Basement is an up-and-coming space to literally get down with your friends. With a standard Bar & Grill menu, the food is solid, but it’s the atmosphere that sets this place apart. Café by day and bar by night, near bustling Chinatown, it is odd to think this place was a hair salon only a few months ago. ATMOSPHERE - The place is dimly lit with some soft lights along the booths by the wall. Live music performances are available on some of the weekdays. It has two stories, the bar underground and the kitchen above, which is also visible for customers to observe. The place holds exactly 88 customers, waiters are on top of things, and the service is quite fast. RECOMMENDATIONS - Western bar food that's heavy on meat, starch and grilled vegetables. Some of The Basement signature dishes are the Grilled Pork Ribs (8500 Ks), and the Beef Fajita (6000 Ks), which is also available in chicken. Both the Pork and Beef are well-cooked, tender, and easy to chew. For appetizers, the Tofu Chicken Wings (4500 Ks) and the Fried Soft Shell Crab (5000 Ks) are definitely worth trying. One of the main dishes is the Grilled New Zealand Beef Steak (16,000 Ks), which is served with a side of mashed potatoes, vegetables and black pepper sauce. A lot of the dishes come in big portions, so it’s a better choice to share it with friends. Drinks are available ranging from your typical Ice Latte and smoothies, to mojitos (4500 Ks) and their very own signature cocktails (5000 Ks). Normal cocktails cost 500 Ks less than the signature ones. These signature cocktails have their own names like Basement Gentlemen and Night. FINAL THOUGHTS - All the ingredients are fresh, purchased every day at the local markets in Chinatown. The price and experience is preferable with a crowd especially at night. It reminds me of a place that 'How I Met Your Mother' fans would appreciate. 785 Mahabandoola Street (at 13th Street), Lanmadaw Township, Yangon. Phone: 01-229173
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