MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 22nd March 2019

22 - 28 MARCH 2019

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What’s On - MARCH FRIDAY 22ND Streats Food at Rooftop | Dining 369 Dine & Bar presents the first version of StrEATs Food at Rooftop with authentic Myanmar street food, entertainment along a breathtaking view on Yangon. Join the journey and discover the rich flavors of local “kwizeen”. ? 369 Dine & Bar - No.369, Laydaungkan Rd, Thingangyun Tsp | P 5 pm - 11 pm

A Taste of Malaysia | Dining Enjoy a specially curated 5-course menu featuring Malaysian flavours paired with wines from Australia and New Zealand with Simon Pendergast from Kollaras Group and Worldbridge Food & Beverage Myanmar. To RSVP, please contact Ms Phyo Pa Pa Oo, at 09 7962 40632. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No. 1 Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10 pm

Unwined 2 | Dining Chinese cuisine meets Italian wines for this month’s wine pairing dinner for only USD 38 nett per person. Get an early bird rate of USD 33 nett when you buy tickets before 22nd March. For more information please contact to 01 233 0288. ? Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire - Corner of Myittar & Tha Khin Phoe Hla Gyi Rd, South Okkalapa Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where is Charlie? Back In Atlas | Nightlife Do you miss Charlie and the band under the stars? Now he’s back to Atlas for an amazing set. Come and enjoy an evening full of funk, rock and blues. Let Charlie and his crew take you on a musical journey throughout the evening, it’s going to be splendid. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8 pm - 11 pm

R&B: The Collection | Nightlife R&B essential with the best tunes from R. Kelly, Ashanti, Chris Brown and many more. Contact for reservations: 09 771239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGaYar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7 pm

Blind Tiger and Medical Action Myanmar Fundraising night | Nightlife A fun social night at the Blind Tiger to raise funds for Medical Action Myanmar. ? The Blind Tiger - No.93/95, Ground Floor Seik Kan Thar Rd( Lower Block ), Kyauktada Tsp | P From 7 pm

GLITCH Vol.2 | Nightlife GLITCH by Phase 4 Entertainment is back again. This time they are doing it at The Basement Bar. Are you guys ready for another wild and lit party ?

Lineup are FIREHAUS, BLVCKOUT, Zealot, Jay and GAMBOL. Entry Price is 8000 Kyats (includes one free beer). ? The Basement Bar - No.785, Mahabandoola Rd, Lanmadaw Tsp | P From 8 pm

22ND TO 24TH 6th All Myanmar Photography Festival 2019 | Exhibition The Yangon Gallery holds the 6th All Myanmar Photography Festival 2019 which includes Photo exhibition, FIAP Photo salon, Photos Contest, Workshops, Photos talk and Camera sales counters, on behalf of Myanmar Photographic Society which is on 22nd to 24th March 2019. ? The Yangon Gallery - People’s Park, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 10 am - 5 pm

What’s On - MARCH SATURDAY 23RD Clean Yangon Green Yangon vol.22 | Activity CLEAN YANGON, GREEN YANGON Project is started with a concept that “Clean city Cleans Heart”. Their main project is to clean Yangon city.

Everyone in Yangon can join in this volunteering activity. The slogan is “Clean Yangon, green Yangon”. ? Fatman Bar & Grill - Corner of Nawaday and Bo Yar Nyunt St, Dagon Tsp | P 8 am - 9 am

Austin Bush - The Food Of Northern Thailand Pop Up | Dining Union Bar is excited to work with Austin to bring the flavours of Northern Thailand to Yangon for an exclusive one night Pop-Up here at Union Bar & Grill. Think spicy, herbal, homemade sausages and pounded salads, crispy deep-fried snacks made with ingredients sourced by Austin, and crunchy, savoury, spicy dips made by aunties in remote villages in the north of Thailand. Booking essential - email nikki@57below.com to reserve your table. ? Union Bar and Grill - No.42, Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7 pm - 10 pm

Tuborg Music Festival | Art & Stage Have you heard about Tuborg Music Festival ? Save you energy for this live show with the performance of IDIOTS, Lin Lin, Wai La, Thar D Lu, Ni Ni Khin Zaw and Chan Chan. Ticket price is 15,000 Kyats and call 09 451010789 for ticket. ? Thuwunnabhumi Event Park - Thanthumar Rd, Between Shwe Ingyin Housing & Chanthar Gongyaung housing, Thingangyun Tsp | P 5 pm - 10 pm

Disco Night | Nightlife Disco anyone? Come shake your body to the disco tunes of the 70’s and 80’s. Join for dinner and stay for the party by Dj Eric. Contact for reservations 09 771239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGaYar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7 pm

Day Event | Nightlife After numbers of successful events, they have decided to host their FIRST EVER Day Event at LEVEL 2. Why only party at night when you can party during the day? ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound ,Dagon Tsp | P 4 pm - 10 pm

Weekend Rock N’ Roll | Nightlife 50th Street’s Rock N’ Roll is but to not only just rocking the weekend, but to build a platform for expats and local talents in both business & music. ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - No.9/13, 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 8:15 pm - 12 am

Terraformation: The Scout | Nightlife Thingyan is about to start in a few weeks and the TERRAFORMATION is here for you to enjoy. Feel the beauty and witness the majestic Hardstyle music in bonus! And make sure, to come and practise your muzzing skills. ? The MAZE CLUB - No.34/C , East Horse Race Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P From 9 pm

Irie Saturdays at 7th Joint | Nightlife Straight outta Lyon (France), meet Dj Kunta at 7th Joint. Do you want some Jamaican flavor? This is a Dj you will love. Without taboo; from the traditional ‘Mento’ to the hottest ‘Dancehall’, discover his sharp selections distilled with a mastered and authentic mix technique. Let’s dance, learn some moves, and enjoy the mesmerizing night that he brings into 7th Joint Bar & Grill. For early comers, buy 1 get 1 free applies to all beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails. ? 7th Joint Bar & Grill - 48th Street, Mahabandula Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 9pm - 11:45pm

What’s On - MARCH 23RD TO 24TH Yangon Zay | Activity Sustainable concept market featuring drinks, food, music, and kids activities, household products and fashion. We have our usual crowd favorites, but each weekend new discovery of fun and unique vendors coming your way. Can’t wait for the weekend. Entrance is 6000 Kyats per person. ? The Tea Factory - No.2, Kanyeik Thar St, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 10 am - 6 pm

SUNDAY 24TH The Australian BBQ | Dining Enjoy Rose Garden Hotel’s great Sunday Aussie Pool BBQ Brunch. The BBQ-brunch promises to be full of fun and equally entertaining for the whole family. Hop in and out of the pool as you hang out with friends and family for a chilled afternoon. Unlimited draft beer and soft drinks, live music and usage of the swimming pool for only USD 26.00 net per person. Children ages 4 to 11 years old dining with their parents will be 50% off. For more information please contact +95 1 371992 or info@ theroseyangon.com. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan St, Near Kandawgyi Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 am - 4 pm

Summer Splash 2019 | Activity Summer is just around the corner. Prepare to jump into cool summer fun with super summer splash kids club. (Eligible for 7 to 13 Years Old Only) Dive into their exciting program of swimming contests, pool games, group dancing club, group exercise classes for kids and enjoy a great meal. Ticket price is USD 50 (including meal coupons and admission of one adult and one kid). For more information please contact to 01 935 1000. ? LOTTE Hotels & Serviced Apartments Yangon - No. 82, Sin Phyu Shin Avenue, Pyay Rd, 6½ Mile, Ward 11, Hlaing Tsp | P 4 pm - 7 pm

City Music Corner Week One | Activity City mall create unplugged style Open Mic activity on the 24th of March.

The event is making the connection between the musician and music lover. Come, sing and show your talents. ? City Mall - Corner of Min Ye Kyawswar Rd and Pyay Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6 pm - 8 pm

Little Luxuries Brunch | Dining A refreshing Sunday brunch experience awaits you as their SPOON serves up a new Sunday Brunch. Relish luscious Sunday Brunch menu which includes a satisfying range of choices including live grill station, cocktail bar, chocolate mousse and espuma tiramisu live station, chocolate truffle corner and tempura station. For table reservation contact to 01 937 7188. ? Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel - No.11, Corner of Kan Yeik Thar Rd & U Aung Myat Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 12 pm - 3 pm

MONDAY 25TH Climate Talk Series #3 | Gender and Climate Change | Educational In third climate talk series, they will explore this topic in greater detail, highlighting the impact climate change has on women and identifying ways in which they can enhance their engagement, invest in their capacity, to unleash the knowledge and capability needed to find effective climate change solutions. Shashank Mishra and Su Ei Nandar will take place as speakers and discuss about Gender and Climate Change. ? Pansuriya - No.100, Bogalayzay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7 pm - 9 pm

What’s On - MARCH G Talk: Inspirational books to land your freelance writing job | Educational G Talk is a short FREE seminar created to spread knowledge and inspire people in the city. Taking place at our restaurant Babett, we host speakers to come and share their knowledge in line with topics reflecting Hotels G’s DNA: Fashion, Design, Arts, Music, Entertainment, Sustainability, Travel, F&B and Culture. For more information please contact marketing@ hotelgyangon.com ? Hotel G Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 4 pm - 6 pm

TUESDAY 26TH Friends Tuesday - Special Thingyan | Nightlife Special Thingyan Friends Tuesday. 26th March 2019. Miss Drag Queen Aryu Dawn will be their host Tuesday 26th March for the special “Thingyan Friend’s Tuesday”. ? Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - No.45, Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 6 pm - 11 pm

WEDNESDAY 27TH Professional Powerpoint Preparation Workshop | Educational Making your presentation more interesting through the use of multimedia can help to improve the audience’s focus. PowerPoint allows you to use images, audio and video to have a greater visual impact. These visual and audio cues may also help a presenter be more improvisational and interactive with the audience. ? Win Thin Academy - No. EFG, 7 th Floor, Naing Group Sule Tower II, Corner of Anawrahta Rd and Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 9 am - 12:30 pm

Acoustic Open Mic with Brain at 50th Street | Nightlife Acoustic Open Mic is back this Wednesday (and every other Wednesday) with some great performances for you to enjoy. All performers are welcome. Open to any skill level, please contact Brian to book a slot. ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - No.9/13, 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P 8 pm - 12:30 am

March Ladies’ Night | Nightlife Tonight Tipsy is giving 1 Free Skyy Vodka for a group of 5 ladies as March ladies Night promotion. Book now for table reservations: 09971988879, 09971988897. ? Tipsy - No.138 C, New University Avenue Road, Bahan Tsp | P From 5 pm

Jazz under the Stars | Nightlife Enjoy a night full of stars and great music. Let the Bamboo Trio guide you through the evening with the sounds of the best Jazz in town. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8 pm - 11 pm

THURSDAY 28TH 50th Street Pub Quiz Thursdays | Nightlife Show off your general knowledge, and potential drinking abilities at the 50th Street Pub Quiz every Thursday - it’s fun. Winners of each round(6) get 50% off their next round of drinks. Reservations are strongly recommended. ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - No.9/13, 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm DISCLAIMER Information as of 19th March 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated Information, please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/ events

Guide

Top Japanese restaurants in Yangon Kawashima Champion - Seafood BBQ & Japanese cuisine This little hidy spot is located in Yaw Min Gyi with large variety of menus with spectacular decorations. Great place for those who love to try unique Japanese style dishes. Food is satisfying and staff are prompt.

The recommended dish, Katsuo Warayaki which is roasted bonito over the straw fueled fire. It’s very impressive the fire braze up before your eyes. You can enjoy, surface grilled inside raw, this is way only for bonito to enhance the taste!.

Address: 38/40A Boyar Nyunt Street, Dagon Township Tel: 09 255 166 516 Opens 11am - 3pm (lunch), 6pm-11pm (dinner)

Dai Ra Oh Dai Ra Oh serves authentic Japanese dishes along with Chinese cuisines.

From Miso Ramen to Pork cutlet with rice, Yakisoba to Japanese hotpot, you can enjoy the set lunch at 4,500 kyats only which is very reasonable priced in Yangon. The delicious dish Taiwan Ramen originally comes from Nagoya, central Japan with its soya sauce, minced pork, leak, chili and garlic which taste amazingly good!.

Address: No.287, 40th Street, (9) quarter, Kyauktada Township Tel: 09 511 3184 Opens 11:30am - 9pm (Closes on Sunday)

Takumi-Ya, Yangon Takumi-Ya serves extremely high quality meat, and simple, thought out dishes. If you are a beef lover, you need to try the variety of Yakiniku at Takumi-Ya. Because of the price range, Takumi-Ya is not an everyday

restaurant. It is best suited for a special night out, or business lunch.

The Lunch Sets start US$15. Shabu Shabu, Sukiyaki, Sushi, Sashimi, Saba-Misoni, some fish menu are also available at the restaurant.

Address: 4th Floor, Novotel Yangon Max , 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Township Tel: 09 261 766 526 Opens 11am - 11pm

Fuji Japanese Restaurant Fuji is popular, particularly among the young local crowd - the Yangon branch of a Thai chain of Japanese restaurants. They get rave reviews for many of their dishes, particularly the salmon. Meanwhile, the sushi and sashimi are made fresh and are a delight. The staff are friendly, efficient and attentive. In Yangon, Fuji also has branches in Marketplace, Junction Square, Junction City and Mingalar Mandalay Centre in Mandalay..

Address: 37 Hanthawaddy Road, Kamayut Township Tel: 09 730 22338, 09 730 22339, 01 514776 Opens 10am - 10pm

Kobe-Ya Set in a house, this Japanese restaurant specialises in top-quality Kobe beef barbecues. Delicate seafood and vegetable dishes are also available (and are included in the sets), yet the beef remains their unbeatable highlight. Each table has its chrome exhaustion pipe to accommodate private grilling and a little call button to request service. The decoration is lean except for the wall of fame which proudly exhibits pictures of renowned personalities coming for diner at Kobe-Ya..

Address: 4 Pyi Thar Yar Street, Moe Kaung Road, Yankin Township Tel: 09 42001 5401 Opens 5pm - 11pm

Sushi Tei Sushi Tei is a place where pristine culinary skills and incisive expertise with an innate appreciation of nature come together to inspire and enhance the experience of true Japanese dining. Since their debut in 1994, they have combined the best that the expansive Japanese cuisine has to offer, marrying the intricacies of sashimi to the theatrical flair of teppanyaki with an innate intuition of local tastes to forge an inimitable identity of their own. The menu features Japanese offerings and innovative dishes illustrating the emerging influence of Asia on modern Japanese cuisine..

Address: 126 Dhamazedi Road, Bahan Township Tel: 01 526 526 Opens 10am - 10pm

Bijin Japanese Restaurant Bijin is a place where lovers and connoisseurs of Japanese cuisine come to dine and relax. The service is impeccable, the food of the highest quality, and the sake and beer a perfect compliment to the food. Enjoy your escape into another world of eating. The first signature dish chosen is Chicken Meatball ($6) is a worth try!

Address: 26B Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township Tel: 01252261 Opens 5:30pm - 10:30pm

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now showing

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 22nd to 28th March 2019.

Us Us is a 2019 American psychological horror film. The plot follows a family who are confronted by a group of doppelgängers.

Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall

Wonder Park Wonder Park is a 2019 computer animated adventure film produced

by Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies, with Ilion Animation Studios handling animation.

Junction City

DEV Dev is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language romantic action adventure film.

Junction City

Three Men, She Loves A Woman left by her father since she was a child, encountered two broken up marriages in her life and her son becomes the one who she loves most in her life. She would do everything to keep him from the girl she hates, what will happen next ?.

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

Adrift Away (Myanmar) A story begins with two daughters from the crime scene meet after eight years, one from the accused side and complainant on the other. A heart touching story based on the wellknown Sabei Phyu Nu’s novel shows the hatred and revenge within families.

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

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 Mingalar North Okkalapa | 09 402027001 Mingalar Tamwe | 09 402199991, 2, 3 Nay Pyi Taw | 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 Cineplex (Tamwe)| 01 554383 Mega Ace Cineplex (Thar Kay Ta) | 01 556782 Mega Ace Cineplex (North Okkalapa) | 09 971750101 Mega Ace Cineplex (Dawbon) | 09 400686992

emergency numbers POLICE STATION

AMBULANCE

199 / 01 549309

192

FIRE STATION

TOURIST SAFETY UNIT

191 / 01 252011 / 01 252022

01 642742 / 01 549209

TOURIST INFORMATION

YANGON GENERAL HOSPITAL

01 252859 / 01 378376

01 256112 / 01 265131

HOTLINE NUMBER 1876

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