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Yangon’s First Salad Bar: Sprouts New Openings This Week’s Coupon: Back by Popular Demand - TITU’S
editor’s note Hello MYANMOREans Whoahooaa.. after the quietness of last weekend, looks like it’s payback time! There’s not going to be much sleep going on this weekend. But sleeping around.. well..no comments Personally, I can’t wait to see 50th St Bar be filled with sand at the Caribbean Beach Party. If we can’t go to the beach, bring the beach to us, I say. Also, don’t miss a jazz concert at the National Stadium and the Brazilian Film Festival - and that’s just on Friday! I hope you’ve been taking advantage of our Coupon of the Week deals. So many have asked for it again so here it is, back by popular demand - Titu’s @ 10% off, all day, all week. You’re welcome!
what’s on FRIDAY 30TH MAY CARIBBEAN BEACH PARTY @ 50TH STREET BAR NIGHTLIFE
One crazy beach party, cocktails, sand and some proper music! Come down and enjoy the night with us! Big Specials all night long. ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 7:00 PM - TILL LATE
NOTTE JAZZ CONCERT @ NATIONAL THEATRE | STAGE
Celebrating the 68th anniversary of the Italian Republic, the Italian Embassy is very pleased to present: NOTTE JAZZ’ Francesco Cafiso Duet Concert. Free Entry! ? Myoma Kyaung St, Dagon Tsp (Near by Myoma National High School) | P 7:00 PM - ONWARDS
JAM IT: PUNK & HIP HOP | STAGE
Jam It presents Punk Vs Hip Hop Live Show! FREE SHOW! ? Warehouse behind Dawbon Playground, Damaryone St, Pathein Myay Ward, Dawbon Tsp (Coming over Thaketa bridge from Tamwe side turn left - warehouse by the river) | P 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
NIGHTMARE PROMOTION MUSIC SHOW | STAGE
Don’t forget to come if you love metal music! Presented by Guardians Entertainment Group ? People Square - Pyay Rd, Myaynigone (beside People Park) | P 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
what’s on IT’S A LONG WAY - GROUP EXHIBITION @ TS1 GALLERY | ART Many Myanmar Artists create mixed media works exploring themes inspired by Myanmar’s current, past and future periods of transition. Call for detail - 09 250 064 694. ? Between Lanthit Jetty and Kaing Dan Jetty No.1, Oo-Pa-Sa St, Seik Kan Tsp | P 7:00pm - 9:00pm
FRIDAY 30TH - SATURDAY 31ST PINK CHOICE PHOTO EXHIBITION | ART
Exhibition exploring the private lives of same-sex couples in Vietnam. Winner of the World Press photo competition 2013 for contemporary issues stories. Closed every Sunday. 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
TRUE IMAGE ART EXHIBITION | ART
Come and enjoy the paints of many artists at the antique gallery. ? Lokanat Gallery - 62, Corner of Pansodan Rd & Merchant Rd | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FRIDAY 30TH MAY - SUNDAY 1ST JUNE II BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL @ NAY PYI TAW CINEMA | ACTIVITY
Another chance to enjoy Brazilian films! You are invited to enjoy the selected films with us.Bring your friends and family members as well. Free Ticket! Nay Pyi Taw Cinema: 01 251 277. ? Sule Pagoda Rd (Opposite Sule Shangri-La Hotel) | P 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM
what’s on BUSINESS SET LUNCH @ STRAND CAFE | DINING
Treat your business partners with the special delicacies of The Strand’s Chef. 3 Course $25/ 2 Course $20. RSVP: 243377~92 , Ext 1712. ? 92 Strand Rd (Next to the British Embassy) | P 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
SATURDAY 31ST MAY FAB 17 BY YG @ VIP BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Hey Party People, this one will be Bigger and Better. You will love it. Our resident DJ Bay Tar will be spinning. So get ready to have a good time with us. ? Yangon Hotel, 8 mile junction, Pyay Rd | P 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM
HIP HOP PARTY STAGE SHOW | STAGE
Come and enjoy one of Myanmar’s famous hip hoppers! Ticket – 6,500Ks @ City Mart, Ocean and Orange branches. ? Kandawgyi, Myaw Sin Island - Kan Yeik Tha Rd (inside Kandawgyi park) | P 5:30 PM - ONWARDS
HIP HOP SHOW TIME | STAGE
A Hip Hop show for those who love to rock! Ticket price – 6,000Ks. Buy 3 tickets, get one free. Ticket can be bought @ City Mart or call 01 549 297. ? Myanmar Event Park Hall - Shin Saw Pu Rd (Near by Myaynigone City Mart) | P 5:00 PM - ONWARDS
SUNDAY 1ST JUNE GAELIC FOOTBALL TRAINING | SPORT
Yangon’s first Gaelic football club is recruiting players, so if you want to come and learn how to play a crazy Irish game then come on down! Call - 094 025 95052 ? Yangon United Football Grounds - Insein Road, Hlaing Tsp | P 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
KLEOPATRA MUSIC ALBUM PROMOTION - STAGE
This is one of Myanmar’s famous Hip Hop & R&B female vocalist, Sandi Myint Lwin’s new album promotion. ? Junction Square - Pyay Road (Beside MRTV 4 main office) | P 9:00 AM - ONWARDS
MONDAY 2ND JUNE MONDAY BLUES @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy great drinks and live blues music @ Mojo by a talented guitarist and singer. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 8:30 PM - ONWARDS
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
what’s on MONDAY 2ND - THURSDAY 5TH TORI WEEK | DINING
This week from Monday to Thursday: Yakitori madness at TORI. Try our new Yakitori sticks with a 15% discount. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
TUESDAY 3RD JUNE KOREA – MYANMAR FRIENDSHIP CULTURAL EVENT | ACTIVITY
Enjoy Korea – Myanmar Friendship live show. Meet you all there! ? National Theatre - Myoma Kyaung St, Dagon Tsp (Near by Myoma National High School) | P 7:00 PM - ONWARDS
MYANMAR FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS’ CLUB DRINKS | NIGHTLIFE
Come, meet, drinks and talk with us this month again! ? Kaung Myat Beer Station - 19th St, China Town (next to Ko San Bar) | P 6:30 PM - ONWARDS
SOCIAL DANCING @ HOLA DANCE CLUB | ACTIVITY
Come and try social dancing with us - 30 minutes of free lesson! Join us every Tuesday and Friday. ? 94 Bogar Lay Zay St (Beside Gamone Pwint Shopping Center) | P 7:30 PM - MIDNIGHT
WINE TASTING @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Every Tuesday we taste 3 new wines. Come and taste it with only 10.000 Kyats. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
what’s on
TUESDAY 3RD JUNE - WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE 1ST MYANMAR BARTENDERS’ COMPETITION 2014 @ DJ BAR | ACTIVITY
Myanmar Restaurant Association (MRA) will be holding the 1st Myanmar Bartenders’ Competition, Yangon. The first two winners will be eligible to compete in the Final 11th AHRA / ASEAN BARTENDERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP 2014. Call - 09 250087536. ? Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd (in the compound of Inya Lake Hotel) | P 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE NEW-COMERS COFFEE | ACTIVITY
This event is organized by Yangon expats social group. This will be the last coffee morning before we all break for the summer holidays so guys pls be there. ? Coffee Circles - 107/A Dhammazedi St, Kamaryut Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LADIES NIGHT @ THE SPACE BAR | NIGHTLIFE
One drink free for ladies who feel too bored to stay at home on Wednesdays! ? (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 live music. ? 10K, Shwe Taung Gyar Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
GIRLS NIGHT OUT @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
The only fun Ladies Night of Yangon. Complimentary cocktail for all ladies from 8pm and surprises.. ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 9:00 PM - ONWARDS
night life
THE POP UP CLUB LAUNCH-
ULTIMATE HOUSE PARTY 24 MAY 2014 photos by wai yan
what’s on THURSDAY 5TH JUNE JAZZ CONCERT & WORKSHOP @ GITAMEIT MUSIC CENTER | STAGE
Come and join us! Jazz concert and workshop organized by Silpakorn University from Thailand. Concert: 11am – 12pm. Workshop:1pm-3pm Free Admission! Call – 01 566 703. ? 219, Karyathuka Lane, Kanbe Station St, Thitsar Rd (near by Yankin Education College) | P 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
MAMA MIA @ MOJO | DINING
Come try the Mojo Italian night - Pizza with 20% Discount ! ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P START FROM 11:00 AM
THURSDAY 5TH JUNE - 7TH JUNE GREEN FUTURE - ART & ENVIRONMENT FESTIVAL @ IFG
To celebrate the World Environment Day, IFB hosts the third edition of Green Future, Art and Environment festival. 3 days of talks, paintings and photo exhibition, installations and a video art Free entrance! Check out the program detail in http://myanmore.com/ yangon/events! ? 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township (Near Hantha Waddi round about) | P 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM FOR MORE UPDATES GO TO MYANMORE.COM
new opening
WHAT IT IS Health buffs rejoice! Sprouts, started in April, is the first make-yourown- salad bar in Yangon. Customers get to choose 5 toppings from their spread of fresh greens and vegetables, dairy and tuna, or you can order from their menus written on the wall. The menu also also includes daily-made soups, breakfast and smoothies. ATMOSPHERE Located on a side street of Yaw Min Gyi opposite Gallery 65, Sprouts is akin to your casual, next-door café. It has cosy atmosphere; simple yet tastefully decorated. Being at a quiet end means it’s a great place for a respite and have a healthy meal whilst taking advantage of their free wifi connection. Owner Jason and Andy, are cool and laidback; you’re likely to feel at home. RECOMMENDATION Personally, there’s nothing there that we didn’t like – with all the options nicely laid out before you, one would be hard pressed to choose just 5 toppings. But choose we must: Greens, cherry tomatoes, mango, asparagus, pomelo and roast veges, tossed in ginger sesame dressing. This concoction comes in a big plate, bursting with colours and goodness. The pumpkin and coconut soup – thick and creamy – reminds one of a yummy curry. The carrot and ginger soup is hearty and perfect during a cool and rainy weather. Also recommended is their homemade granola from the breakfast menu, although we’re sure they won’t mind if you ask for it any time of the day – we did. PRICES Prices range from 3,500Ks (Salad of a Thin Man; yes that’s what it’s called) to 5,000Ks (Greek Salad). Soups are 1,500Ks (cup) and 2,500Ks (bowl) and includes a side of bread. Granola which include fruit, and yoghurt is for 3,500Ks. SPROUTS 68A Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Tsp Tel: 094 211 02223 OPENING HOURS Daily 8am to 8pm Dine In, Take Away & Delivery
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coupon of the week
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: JUNE 2014 TEKE TEKE YAKITORI BAR & RESTAURANT
12, Bogyoke Museum St, Bo-cho 2 Ward, Bahan Tsp. Located near the German Embassy is another new Japanese Yakitori serving chicken cuisine on skewers.
OHSAMA JAPANESE HOT POT RESTAURANT
28B Pho Sein Rd, Natmauk Quarter, Tamwe Tsp Located in a lovely old mansion next to Chatrium serving hot pot, Japanese style.
SPROUTS
68A Yaw min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp Yangon’s first make-your-own-salad bar with fresh daily homemade hearty soups.
VIETNAMESE KITCHEN RESTAURANT
1A Phoe Sein Road, Tamwe Tsp Yangon’s first Vietnamese restaurant, as far as we know, next to Chatrium Hotel.
YHET’S JAPANESE DINNER
57, 37th St (lower block), Kyauktada Tsp A small and cosy Japanese joint locally run featuring ramen and sushi.
XI YANG YANG
4, Nyaung Tone St, Sanchaung Tsp Reputedly, a good place to go for Xiao Long Paos (dumplings) download this guide to your phone
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