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EAST DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR! COUPON DEAL: TITU’S NEW OPENINGS
editor’s note Hello MYANMOREans It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday. For all you lovely mummies (and I don’t mean the embalmed kind) a Happy Mother’s Day to you. This Sunday is your day, so milk it for all it’s worth ‘cuz you deserve it. For those who are fortunate to have your mother here with you, how blessed (or blasted, some would say) you are. Treat her like a Queen. For those, like the rest of us, who are not as lucky, she’s only a phone call away. If this is something that you have never done before, even better - brownie points for you. We have an exclusive only-for-MYANMOREans deal for you! Every week we will feature one great coupon-deal only our readers. This week: Titu’s Banana Leaf Indian Restaurant - with our pamphlet, of course. More details on the back page.
what’s on FRIDAY 9TH BURMESE BEATS @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Come satisfy your hunger at Mojo this Friday for “Burmese Beats,” an eclectic mix of your favorite house party dance music. ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 10:00 PM - TILL LATE
FRENCH LOVE FRIDAY PARTY | NIGHTLIFE
Once a month, on Friday, enjoy a night of great music, visuals, food and drinks in an outdoor ambiance… 5000 Kyats (including 3 drinks!!) ? 340 Pyay Rd (near Hanthar Waddy Round about) | P 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM
NEW KOREAN CHICKEN @ TORI | DINING
Come taste the new spicy chicken , authentic Korean taste from Seoul! ? 135 Inya Rd, 1st Floor (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P START FROM 6:00 PM
ART & HISTORY IN THE CITY: A DIALOGUE @ PANSODAN SCENE | ART Last day, don’t miss!! Come and enjoy the Arts! ? 2nd Floor, 144 Pansodan St (Near by Ruby Mart) | P 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
STRAND HOTEL BUSINESS SET LUNCH | DINING
Enjoy the meal that we prepared for you! 3 course @US$25 and 2 course @US$20. RSVP at 01-243377. ? 92 Strand Rd (Next to the British Embassy) | P 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
FRIDAY 9TH - SATURDAY 10TH COLOUR STREAM 11TH EXHIBITION @ LOKANAT GALLERY | ART For those who love to see great paints! ? 62 Pansodan Street, 1st Floor, Kyauktada Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
what’s on FRIDAY 9TH - SUNDAY 11TH MOTHER’S DAY SET MENU @ TASTE PARADISE | DINING Special gift for our Mums! Check out the Pork dishes promotions! RSVP at 01-249255. ? Kandawgyi Palace Hotel - Kan Yeik Tha Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp
SATURDAY 10TH JAM IT! @ FLAMINGO BAR | STAGE
Come down and enjoy the underground music show! And also the band, Count the Thief, are off to Yangon, Come join us! 3,000Ks. ? Yangon International Hotel - Ahlone Rd (hotel compound underneath Mbox) | P 7:00 PM - ONWARDS
MAYHAM BY YANGON BOAT PARTY | NIGHTLIFE
Join us for a three-hour sunset cruise where you’re guaranteed to pig out! We’ll have free-flow beer and party punch, exciting music from Yangon’s best party starter DJ LRJ, and all the pork you can eat. Ticket 25,000Ks. RVSP to yangonboatparty@gmail.com! ? Wardan Jetty - Lan Thit St | P 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
POST CRUIZ DRINKS AND SINNER @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
MAYHAM boat party and afterwards the party continues for a post-cruise drinks @ 50th Street Bar. ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 9:00 PM - TILL LATE
SALSA NIGHT @ UNION BAR - NIGHTLIFE
Come and spend a night of Salsa with DJ TEEF! ? 42 Strand Rd (Same building as Red Cross by Strand Road) | 7:00 PM - TILL LATE
JAZZ EVENT @ GEKKO | NIGHTLIFE
Gekko will be live! Jazz music played by George Fogel and local Jazz musicians. ? 535 Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp (Same building with Lokanat Gallery) | P 8:00 PM - TILL LATE
BIRD WATCHING WITH BANCA | ACTIVITY
Bird Watching event by Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association (BANCA)! 5000Ks per person! for more detail - 09 420080979! ? Kandawgyi Park - Kanyeik tha Rd (Near Signature Ice Cream stand) | 6:00 AM - ONWARDS
what’s on START ON YOUR IT TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY WITH VMWARE | BUSINESS To learn the benefits of virtualizing your environment with VMware technologies & solutions. ? MICT Park, Hlaing University (near Yadanapon Teleport office) | P 9:00 AM - ONWARDS
SI THU LWIN LIVE SHOW | STAGE
Famous Myanmar pop singer, Si Thu Lwin’s live show! Ticket starts from 7,000Ks to 20,000Ks. Call 01-392931. ? National Theater - Myoma Kyaung St, Dagon Tsp (Near BEHS 2 Dagon) | P 7:00 PM - ONWARDS
MARTINI NIGHT @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
The Saturday event is becoming regular. 1 for 1 free Martini all night! ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 5:00 PM - ONWARDS
Spiritual shwedagon tour
Tours are K25000 per person and must be pre-booked. Contact 01 249171 or travel.myanmar@khiri.com. ? Shwe Dagon Pagoda | P 8:00 AM - 12 PM
SATURDAY 10TH - SUNDAY 11TH INTEX SUMMER RELAX PARTY @ KANDAWGYI PARK | ACTIVITY
Monument Books and Toys presents a party for children and parents an enjoyable time on the Love Island of the Kandawgyi Park. ? Kandawgyi Park - kanyeik tha Rd | P 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
what’s on SUNDAY 11TH MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH @ THE AMERICAN CLUB | DINING
Mother’s Day Breakfast Brunch at the American Club! Pan cake, french toast, eggs any style and more… Adult - US$16 each, Children age 5 to 9 - US$8 RSVP 01 660 244. ? 27, Maylikha Rd (Near Shwe Sa Bwe Restaurant) | P 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MOTHER’S DAY @ INYA LAKE HOTEL | DINING
Enjoy a special day honoring Moms with a lavish buffet at Inya Lake Hotel, Orchid Restaurant. US$30 / pax. RSVP 01-966 2866. ? 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd | P 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
MOTHER’S DAY @ CHATRIUM HOTEL | DINING
Express your love for your angel Mom! Special offer @ Tiger Hill Chinese Restaurant (US$25/person), Kohaku Japanese Restaurant (US$25/person) and the Emporia Restaurant (US$40/person). RSVP 01-544500. ? 42, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P Lunch & Dinner Time
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH @ AGNES | DINING
Special gift for Mums! US$30 per pax RSVP 01 249 255. ? Kandawgyi Palace Hotel - Kan Yeik Tha Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
MOTHER’S DAY PROMOTION @ SULE SHANGRI-LA | DINING US$45 per adult and US$23per child! RSVP 01 242 828. ? Cafe Sule - 223 Sule Pagoda Rd | P 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
MOJO BRUNCH I DINING
We have a Brunch Special: One glass of wine/sparkling, one main course and one dessert for US$17! Lots of board games will be playing all afternoon. ? MOJO - 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 12:00 PM - ONWARDS
SUNDAY 11TH - SUNDAY 18TH LGBT PHOTO EXHIBITION | ART
This is a LGBT photo exhibition brought to you by YG & PROUD! Don’t miss the opening event on May 11th at 2pm! Yangon Witness Documentary Art Space - 4A, 3rd Floor, Parami Rd, ? Pyan Hlwar Building, Mayangone Tsp (Corner of Parami Rd & Kaba Aye Rd) | P 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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what’s on MONDAY 12TH PUB QUIZ NIGHT @ 50 STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE Free pitcher of beer for every round winning team! ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
MONDAY 12TH - SATURDAY 17TH 2ND PLUS THREE STAR ART EXHIBITION | ART
Sculptor Kyaw Kyaw Min and many local artists will make an exhibition of Paints and Sculpture. ? Lokanat Gallery - 62 Pansodan Street, 1st Floor, Kyauktada Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TUESDAY 13TH FULL MOON NIGHT RACE @ YANGON SAILING CLUB | ACTIVITY
YSC is going to host Kasone Moonlight Race on Full Moon Night of Kasone. Everyone’s invited to join. Racing fee - 5,000Ks per boat! ? 132 Inya Rd (beside Sein Lann So Pyay Garden) | P 7:00PM - ONWARDS
LATIN NIGHTS @ HOLA DANCE CLUB | ACTIVITY
On Tuesday ( Argentine Tango-Standard) and on Friday (Salsa & Latin). ? 94 Bogar Lay Zay St (Beside Gamone Pwint Shopping Center) | P 3:00 PM - MIDNIGHT
WEDNESDAY 14TH THE PIZH’DUKS | COMMUNITY
Embassy of the Czech Republic’s first event in Myanmar! The launch of children’s book in Burmese language of THE PIZH’DUKS written by Václav Havel. Illustrated by Min Ko Naing. ? GALLERY 65 - No.65 Yaw Min Gyi Rd | P 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
what’s on LADIES NIGHT @ THE SPACE BAR | NIGHTLIFE
For all the ladies! One drink free for ladies who feel too bored to stay at home on Wednesday! ? (126) Kabaraye Pagoda road, Bahan Tsp (Near by Pearl Condo) | P ALL DAY
LADIES NIGHT @ THE STANDARD BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Buy one, get one free for cocktails! Ladies, take advantage of this offer and enjoy music from band in the company of your friends and loved ones. ? 10K, Shwe Taung Gyar Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
GIRLS NIGHT OUT @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
The only ladies night of Yangon. Complimentary cocktail for all ladies from 8 pm. And surprises.. ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 9:00 PM - ONWARDS
THURSDAY 15TH OFF THE BEATEN TRACK | PROMOTION
Tipsy Travel Chat Thursdays- come and hang out with us to discuss alternative travel in Myanmar and have some drinks at 10% off all cocktails. ? Kandawgyi Park, close to Karaweik Palace, Mingala Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
MAMA MIA @ MOJO | DINING
Pizza and pasta on special tonight. Come try the Mojo Pizza - it’s amazing! ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P START FROM 11:00 AM FOR MORE UPDATES GO TO MYANMORE.COM
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ACTIVITIES
Discover the side streets and alleyways and soak in the buzz of downtown Yangon as recommended by our guest Travel writer, Bob Percival. Contact Bob for more walking guide tours: projectdada@mac.com East Downtown: Walk up Bogyoke Aung San Rd, and go inside the magnificent Waziya Cinema (4), the last grand movie house left in Yangon. Walk down narrow 33rd St, look and take in the unique downtown atmosphere. Go back down Sule Pagoda Rd and have Burmese coffee or tea at the famous Lat Ywae Sin (5). Continue down past City Hall with its distinctive Burmese style architecture referencing Bagan. You are now in the heritage Civic Centre area with old Rowe & Co department store, Baptist Church and High Court buildings. Visit the recently rejuvenated Mahabandoola Park full with locals relaxing and romancing. Continue on down to Pansodan St with the Telegraph Office, numerous colonial banks, and the impressive Inland Waterways and Myanmar Port Authority buildings. Turn up Strand Rd past Strand Hotel and the British Embassy. Travel north along Bo Aung Kaw St, past Download the GPO and Armenian Church (6). Keep heading this guide north to the magnificent Secretariat and finish with to your the peace and solitude of St Marys Cathedral (7), the phone. third largest in Asia.
REVIEW FOOD DELIVERY GUIDE
HEAVEN PIZZA Heaven Pizza is a locally-owned pizzeria serving freshly made, hand-spun thick and thin-crusted pizza. They have a large menu of traditional (Hawaiian and Margarita) and gourmet (Greek Classic and Kimchi Chicken) pizzas, pastas (Salmon and Fishball Macaroni and Lasagne), chicken wings, a variety of side orders (Garlic Sticks and Cheeseballs) and hot or cold beverages (Smoothies and Caramel Cappucino). The Wasabi Seafood we ordered came with a generous portion of squid, prawns, onions, mushrooms and wasabi on a thick pizza base and was quite filling. The wasabi is an interesting addition and not as spicy as one would imagine it to be. The chicken wings, marinated and roasted in BBQ sauce, come in a set of 3 or 5 pieces. Complete your savoury delight with one of their ice-cold Red Berries Mojito Freeze. OVERALL For a local pizza joint, we were impressed that their pizza turned out better than some of the franchised ones here, and the menu had some interesting mix of flavours and ingredients. The delivery came at a reasonable time and the food, still warm. A good option for your next pizza and movie night. HEAVEN PIZZA 38-40, Bo Yar Nyut Street, Dagon Tsp Tel: 098 55 1383 DELIVERY MENU http://www.heavenpizza-mm.com/heavenpizza/home DELIVERY HOURS 10am to 9pm DELIVERY CHARGES Downtown Above 10,000Ks – Pay 1,500Ks delivery fee Above 20,000Ks – Free delivery Other Areas Minimum 20,000Ks Order – Pay 2,000Ks delivery fee
coupon of the week Bring a friend and enjoy a dessert on us with your meal Conditions - One coupon per two customers - Subject to availability valid till 31st of May TITU’S INDIAN BANANA LEAF RESTAURANT 235, Ground floor, 32nd Street (Behind Sule Shangri-La Hotel) Tel: 093 025 8377 | OPENING HOURS : 11am to 10pm (Daily)
new openings for may LOTTERIA : Junction 8 Shopping Mall
Franchise of ast food restaurant serving burgers and fried chickens from Seoul. This will be their fourth branch.
HUDDY’S FISH BAR: 70 Insein Road
A fish and chips outlet. Also sells, burgers, fish cakes and banana fritters. Delivery and take-away available.
HOUSE OF SINGAPURA: UBC, Annex B, Nat Mauk St Serving favourites from Singapore such as Bak Kut The and Mee Siam. Also serving a breakfast menu.
MANHATTAN FISH MARKET: Kannar Rd, 41st – 42st Franchised from Singapore is here with seafood done in many ways.
THE LAB: 70A Shwegone Daing
Serves Mediterranean wine and tapas. Also has delicious cocktails.
YAMAGOYA RAMEN: 520 University Ave Rd, Sayasan Quarter
Specialises in Japan’s Kyushu ramen. Read Manga magazines to entertain yourselves whilst dining.
Peperoni Pizza: Ubc, Annex B, 40 Nat Mauk St
Fine Dining oven-baked pizza restaurant located above House of Singapura. Download this guide to your phone.
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