Take me!
11 - 17 OCT 2019
Traditional dress with Modern sense
Wai Wai’s Noodle downtown
Ad Astra
Weekly Guide
Friday 11th
PanoramaYangon | Funky Disco with DJ HHA Celebrate your TGIF nights with Atlas’s’ weekly Disco event throughout the season. Get your dancing shoes ready to dance under the disco lights on Yangon’s 360’ view Rooftop Bar. Be Ready to put your hands in the air. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pun Hlaing St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8 pm - 10:30 pm
We R Family Vol-3 Club De Luxe presents Ballatine’s True Music with Ye Lay. Call 09 797662277, 795442277, 795662277 for table reservation. ? Club De Luxe - Inya Lake Hotel Compound, 37, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P From 8 pm
Ladies Night Every Friday with T.I.M Records Enjoy Free Cocktail from 6pm till Closing Every Friday with 3 internationals DJ form the T.I.M Records who will play electronics music to make you dance from 9pm to 2am. The line up DJs are MAX DESMA, Fatboy FAT Shun Nishimura and CsallO. ? Knob N’ Knockers Bar & Grill - Pearl Condo, KabaAye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 6 pm
Saturday 12th
Bawdar Presents Iron Cross Born to Rock One of the Biggest Rock Band “Iron Cross” will take the stage on 12th October. Lay Phyu, A Ngal, Myo Gyi and Wine Wine will perform their legendary songs on stage again. Bawdar presents Iron Cross Born to Rock Concert at Thuwunnabumi Event Park. ? TThuwunnabumi Event Park - Upper Pazundaung Rd, Thingangyun Tsp| P 5 pm - 11 pm
House Party Join Penthouse this Friday for some “proper” music with DJ Mike. Come for dinner and stay for the party. ? PThe Penthouse - 271/273, 8th Floor, Parkside One Building, Bagaya
Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7 pm
12th & 13th
Myanmar Cooking Class Have planned for weekend activity? If not, join Mercure Myanmar cooking class at their MiCasa Restaurant on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 2:30 pm at US$ 35 nett per person with free flow of Beer or Wines. Call 01 650 933 to find out the menu and for booking. ? Mercure Yangon Kaba Aye - No.17, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp| P 12 pm - 2:30 pm
Sunday 13th
Sing & Dine Event at SEEDS Celebrate Life with music and the perfect food pairing by Michelin Star Chef Felix Eppisser serving with wine selection. The two musicians, Lee-Alison Sibley and Olive Wynn, will perform their greatest art to you. Cost for Aperitif, Menu, Wine, Water, Coffee and Tea and music is 89 USD. Please call 09 972 784841 for reservations. ? SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge - No.63/A, U Tun Nyein St, Ward 10, Mayangone Tsp | From P 6pm - 10 pm
4reunion Live Concert In Yangon 4 is reunited for this concert. Shwe Htoo, X Box, Lil’Z and Htet Yan will come on stage together again to perform big night at Rose Garden Hotel. Ticket price is 15,000 kyats and you can buy at OMG, RUN YGN, Spirit, GENIUS and Capital-A. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan St, Near Kandawgyi
Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 5 pm - 10 pm
ONE Championship LIVE at Sedona’s Mindon room Are you ready to watch Aung La N Sang (Burmese Python) defend his ONE Light Heavyweight world title in Tokyo? One Championship will be LIVE on BIG SCREEN on 13 October 2019 at 12pm. Come and bring your friends along as you witness this monumental event while enjoying an exclusive international buffet lunch with free flow of drinks available at USD 25nett only. Call to reserve at 09796240632. ? Sedona Hotel - No.1, Industrial Rd, Yankin Tsp | P From 12 pm
Babett’s Italian Night The guest bartender, Mattia Lott will be directly flying to Babett from Italy to host Babett’s special guest night. He is a famous Italian bartender, known as the national winner of the Sabatini Cocktail Competition 2019. Only October 13th, he will be showing off his exclusive signature cocktails with Sabatini Gin. Experience the 4 cocktails crafted; Saba Club, Freshtini, Sunset form the Hell, Sabatonic by our guest bartender Mattia Lotti only available at Babett Eatery & Bar. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday 15th
Playing Board Game “Shogi” The Able-Myanmar is hosting japanese chess game called Shogi as Mr.Shohei Takada, former professional shogi player will be teaching the playing techniques. There will be also Sign Language Interpreter for people with hearing difficulties. Please kindly RSVP if you are interested to join. Limited seats are available. ? AThe Able - Myanmar - No.58, First Floor (Left), Bogalayzay St, Lower Block, Botahtaung Tsp | P 3 pm - 5:30 pm
15th & 16th
Art Night by Nann Nann | Clay Tea Cup Interesting drawing and painting workshops are happening every month at Pansuriya Art Space and we hope you enjoy those events. If you are getting bored with painting and drawing workshops, we are having a new and joyful event, Clay Tea Cup / Art Night. Clay Tea Cup / Art night workshop is a two-night event. Step-by-step process will be taught by artist Nann Nann. Fees is 40,000 Kyats and for more information please contact 09697946430. ? TPansuriya - No.100, Bogalayzay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 16th
Wednesday Rizzoli Open Mic Pick your favorite song and join us every for Wednesday Rizzoli Open Mic Night. Club Rizzoli will provide 2 mics, 1 guitar and the sound system as well. All you need to bring is your best singing voice. No Entrance Fee is required. For further information, please call 95 1 544500 ext. 6243 or email clubrizzoli.chry@chatrium.com. ? IChatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No.40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp |P From 8 pm
Atlas Jazz Jam Sessions Every Wednesday, join Atlas from 8pm onwards for the “Jazz Jam sessions”. Bring your voice, guitar, saxophone, flute or triangle and join the jam session with the professionals from the Bamboo Trio. See how you fair on their new big stage. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp| P 8 pm - 10 pm
Live Jazz Night at Sarkies Bar Every Wednesday evening at Sarkies Bar from 7 pm to 10 pm. During the evening, enjoy $5 imported beers, $6 select cocktails and selected wine by the glass. For reservations, please call (95) 1 243 377~79. ? HSarkies Bar at The Strand Hotel - No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp| P 7 pm - 10 pm
Thursday 17th
AMAUT Business Networking Party 2019 AMAUT is organizing “Business Networking Party 2019” together with the Royal Thai Embassy and Thai Business Association of Myanmar (TBAM) for strengthening connection and fruitful relationship. AMAUT is dedicated to promote Education and Businesses in Myanmar and Thailand then enhancing the opportunity for Alumni. TBAM makes an effort for boosting business cooperation and foreign investment between Myanmar and Thailand. This event will bring you fostering business development, expanding network and improving professional career. Entry Fees are AMAUT Member 5,000 kyats and Non AMAUT Member 15,000 kyats. ? Royal Thai Embassy - No.94, Pyay Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 5:30 pm - 9 pm
Promotion of the Week
Thadingyut Holiday Deals Enjoy Thadingyut Holiday Deals from 10th to 15th October 2019. Room for 2 persons at US$ 75 nett per night with buffet breakfast in One Bedroom Suite Apartment. Exceptional rates for a stay with family or friends in Two Bedroom Suite Apartment. Receive a Thadingyut gift for the first 10 bookings. Book now via 01650933. ? Mercure Yangon Kaba Aye - No.17, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | All Day
Thadingyut Staycation 10th to 15th October This package includes a complimentary room upgrade, daily International breakfast and daily buffet lunch or dinner at The Market. Complimentary access to their fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool with views over Inya Lake are also part of the deal, same as free internet usage and thousands of newspapers and magazines through PressReader. You may upgrade your special meal with additional $25 net per person for Friday Seafood Night and Sunday Brunch. For bookings or more information, please contact 01 9345000. ? Melia Yangon - No.192, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | All Day
Pintxos & Tapas Night Come and celebrate the Spanish National Day at Olea restaurant on 12 October 2019. Melia Spanish Chef will prepare an authentic Spanish dinner with the finest dishes and amazing tapas which makes their event deliciously unique for only US$29 per person. Discover the taste of SPAIN. Early Bird Sales: US$25 net per person (Before 10 October 2019). The ticket includes the tapas menu, soft drinks and juices, white and red wine. Book your table now at 01 9345000. ? Meliá Yangon - No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm
PA’s Chicken-n-Beer Night Don’t miss “Ludacris” new Wednesday night (9th Oct) promo where you can enjoy a portion of their famous PA Fried Chicken, with 2 hours free-flow Bawdar beer, for just 15,000++ per person anytime from 5pm onwards. Why not also take advantage of our daily 7-9pm Happy Hour where you can also enjoy Buy One, Get One Free on select cocktails & Bawdar? ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 5 pm - 11:30 pm
Wine & Cheese Soiree Rose Garden Hotel Yangon’s monthly Wine and Cheese Soiree will be on the 17th of October 2019 to be held at Swe Daw Hall located on the 7th floor overlooking the lush greenery and the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda. Enjoy a night of relaxation along with the groovy tunes of saxophone and piano. Tickets are available at US$29 net per person. For reservations, please call us at 01-371992. ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171, Upper Pansodan St, Near Kandawgyi Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm
Organic Chaloris Beef at Babett Yangon From farm-to-fork, organic Charolais beef will be freshly imported directly from local farmers of the Auvergne region of France, and will be exclusively available at Babett Eatery & Bar, throughout October and November. Babett will be serving two cuts of the well-known Charolais beef, prime rib and rib-eye: La Côte d Bœuf Charolaise, the holy grail of this French beef is a 600-gram prime rib, dry-aged for 45 days and L’Entrecôte de Bœuf Charolaise, a tasty 350-gram rib-eye with succulent flavours in every bite. To savour the flavours of the French Organic Charolais beef, Babett will offer a selection of French red wine to pair, starting from MMK 10,000 per class. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7 am - 12 am
Reservation for The Strand’s Mushroom & Truffle Creations It’s autumn in France, a time bringing rain in the valleys and cooler temperatures, marking France’s famed mushroom season. With many varieties of edible mushrooms available, each donning its own name, character, and taste, the champignons of France make an exciting ingredient for Chefs around the world to work with. For two nights only, on 18th & 19th October, join Executive Chef Patrick Périé on a journey through the mushrooms and truffles of France in a five-course menu at The Strand Restaurant, sure to tantalise the palates. ? Strand Restaurant - No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Friday Beer Night at Ember ‘Beer is better when you drink together’, Ember introduces a special promotion for those who want to spend their nights with friends or more pitchers. After a long work week, now is time to reward yourself with ice-cold fizzy beer. Let’s share our stress and open up to our friends while savoring unique Myanmar Premium Beer ? Ember Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Kan Bae Rd, Yankin Tsp | P till 10:30 pm
Weekday Business Lunch at The Ritz Yangon Introducing the Ritz weekday business lunch. An absolute value Italian set lunch served inside a private restaurant where you can take a break from your hectic office life - includes a starter (Antipasti), main (Primi/Secondi), and dessert(Dolci), all for just 15,000++ MMK available Mon to Fri from 11am to 3pm. ? The Ritz Yangon - No.61, University Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11 am - 3 pm
Crab promotion at Du Fu restaurant Our new Executive Chinese Chef Leung is thrilled to present you his specialties. Choose from steamed hairy crab with Hong Kong sauce, deep-fried soft shell crab with batter and spicy salt, sautéed flower crab with basil leaf in oyster sauce and wok-fried mud crab with curry leaf. Come and satisfy your fresh crab cravings with these full of flavor dishes at Du Fu restaurant. Please call us at +951 860 5377 for reservation. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No.1, Industrial Rd, Yankin Tsp | P All Day
DISCLAIMER : Information as of 1st October 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore. com/yangon/events
GUIDE
Traditional dress with Modern sense T Nang Seng Myat The way we dress is not the subject we should just focus on, it is upon our choice of dressing in a sense of a combination of tradition and modern fashion ideas. Since Thadingyut is coming up and local people offers gifts to elders and friends, you can participate in a Burmese way of showing love and kindness to your beloved ones. These following stores have modernised tailoring designs using traditional fabrics and Silhouette of each designer’s first hand, yet some you may have known but take a look at our list. Si Si Chin Located in a quiet township North Dagon (Yangon), Si Si Chin is a traditional qualityprioritised clothing brand. Stunning designs and creativity of Chin Designers at Si Si Chin have continuously processing with satisfied clients supporting it. Many nationalities from different parts of Myanmar are making orders for either the silk itself or the designed products. The Culture of Chin Ethnicity is conveyed and truly crossing cultures through fashion to engage with us. Address: 828, Yadanar Thukha street, North Dagon, Yangon Contact: 09 7866 98138 Virya Virya’s Journey to Ethical Fashion is soaring higher than ever before. Founded by Pyone Thet Thet Kyaw, Virya is very well-known throughout its happy clients as a Conscientious Clothing Brand, achieving clients recommendations. Having firsthand and passion of the employees, Virya has woven 2896 dresses at the worksite. Virya also offers training, coaching and mentoring for the staff members as they try to reach out all the support for young women from socially disadvantaged background. What makes Virya unique? You could check out how different types of clothing are designed
according to the textiles and patterns (raw resources) that come from different regions where the silks are traditionally woven in various regions of Myanmar. Clothings have its own names: Sum Tu Pride, Manau Devi, Zalat Devi, Nature Lover and Inle Pride, etc. Address : 150 (5th FLOOR), Kyun Taw Road, Sanchaung Township, Yangon Phone : 09 4041 00070 , Email : info@viryamyanmar.com Opening Hours : By Appointment Only. Shayi (Kachin Traditional clothes) Shayi means, in Kachin, a young woman with adoration. It was established in 2005 as a reputative cotton specialist and is known as the very first Kachin Traditional Fashion brand. Maintaining the high quality of cotton and prices, ranging from 35,000 kyats to 58,000 kyats approximately. Not at the highest cost, clients have been visiting Shayi frequently. Shayi has tailor-made simple dresses and One-sets with Kachin Traditional manau patterns. Address: SHOP 1 - No (2085) , First floor , Taw Win center, Pyay Road, Yangon SHOP 2 - 1F- K104, Myanmar Plaza, 192 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon Contact: 09 5162609, 09 252838385 Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm STC Shan Traditional Clothing STC offers glittering Shan Traditional clothes. The colours and textures of each clothing is enhanced compared to that of in the late 1990s. New creative designs are being printed on the fabrics and the design looks almost exactly like the sparkling Thai Silk. The relationship between Shan and Thai traditions is even believed as a strong bond or once closed back in those days. STC store has ready-made clothing that come in different sizes. Each set has its own simple and unique design. Address: No. 69, 2nd floor, Kyun Taw Road, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon Contact: 09 518 5413 Opening Hours: 9am – 8pm MT Mon Traditional Wear The Mon civilisation is known as one of the earliest ones in Myanmar. Mon people have developed their creativity in fashion while reserving their tradition. At MT Mon Traditional Wear, you can become indecisive when it comes to the unique designs that who have not barely seen the original features of Mon traditional dress can be mistaken the newly invented designs which look like a traditional wedding dress. The new designs are fabricated with sequins and organza, with brocade being the main textile to be implemented for almost 60% of the final product. MT Mon has fabrics designed for men, available with various colour options. Address: bahan merchant Contact: 09 4252 85151 Opening Hours: 7am – 8pm KAY Fashion and Fabric House Established in 2015, KAY Fashion and Fabric House is rated as one of the best retailing companies in Yangon, Myanmar. Being vastly supported by the celebrities, KAY offers authentically printed Challis fabric and broadcloth. Rayon and polyester are the firstchoice fabrics preferred by most customers. KAY Fashion House also has special fabrics with bead embroidery stitches arranged in either zigzag lines. Here, you can order two options: Haute-Couture, a customized clothing and Pret-a-Porte, a typical mass produced dress that enriches the beauty of Burmese Tradition. Address: No.1A (22) Mya Thida Housing Compound, South Okkalapa Tsp, Yangon Contact: 09 2610 38881
W
REVIE
Wai Wai’s Noodle downtown: A place of Northern Shan vibes Wai Wai needs no introduction to people live in Sanchaung and its surrounding areas. Opened together with a hostel six years ago, Wai Wai had its own customers and fellow vegetarians gathered at the rooftop every opening day. It has now opened a new branch in downtown, just across the Secretariat on the busy road of Bo Aung Kyaw. The owner, Wai Wai has come to Yangon from Northern Shan state with only one goal -- to serve customers with the best specialized dishes from her hometown, Moe Meik (Mongmit on google map), in a healthy way. You can even see her friendly and charming smile on the front page of the menu. Upon our visit, the waitresses seemed to be busy with the vegetables and perhaps some tittle-tattle. Once inside, you can see the flower pot on every wooden table put together with wooden menu plate. Upstairs has cushions and sofas set with low tables if you want a private space. The menu is separated into four sheets; Salads, Mains, Sides and Juices. Amid the 3,000 Ks salads that are pennyworth, potato, ginger, tea leaves, eggplant or long bean, green or tomato, Wai Wai’s specials Shan Rice Noodles and Soups (2,500 Ks) are a must-try if you are a fan of Shan noodles which we did try. Delicious! Then we tried the Pennyworth salads (3,000 Ks) which tastes a little bit sour than other places. But it has its own taste of goodness. Chicken salads (4,500 Ks) was my favorite, comes with celery, onion, pepper, pickles, a variety of mustards and greens. The taste really amazed me, neither sweet nor sour yet very good! More customers came in while we were trying out each dish. The Potato Curry with Chicken (4,500 Ks) didn’t get my attention much since it looks a bit oily but it was fine. My friends said they like it. One of them has ordered “Extra rice, please!” Sides features taro soup, bean & veggie, spinach, tofu, watercress and kailan, each has its price of 3,000 Ks in average. Overall, Wai Wai’s has its own unique dishes and healthy menu. All plates are big. Cheers to the owner Wai Wai for another milestone!
Address: Bo Aung Kyaw Road (Middle Block), Next to Hindu Temple, Botahtaung Township, Yangon Tel: 09796611013 Hours: 11am – 10pm
GALLERY
HERE COMES THE SUN AT INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE BIRMANIE PHOTO BY JOHN GRYLLS
CREATION DE CHAMPIGNONS ET DE TRUFFE On the 18th & 19th of October, join Executive Chef Patrick Périé on a journey through the mushrooms and truffles of France in a five-course menu at The Strand Restaurant IN FORMATION & R ESERVATION: ST R A NDRE STAURA N T @ HOTELTH ESTR AND.COM 01 243 377
S
IN CINEMA
Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 10th to 16th October 2019
Two Worlds (Burmese)
Mingalar Cinemas (Naypyitaw, Sanpya, Gamone
Thu Thu and her mother Eain Dray lives separately from the father, Kyaw Htet. When Grandma’s birthday arrives and both Thu Thu and Eain Dray are well dressed for the birthday party, Eain Dray is assigned with a new task all of a sudden. So, she asked Kyaw Htwt to come and pick up Thu Thu. The long journey is not heartwarming as Thu Thu misunderstands her father being clumsy at handling things and when they it comes to travel together.
Pwint, Gold Class)
JCGV Cinemas
Ad Astra Astronaut Roy McBride travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos.
PaPaWadi (Burmese) Being the most beautiful woman among the people can offer one a temporary satisfaction; will it remain as true happiness for a lifetime? Mingalar Cinemas (Thamada, Thwin, Mingalar Cinema 1, Dagon Center 2, Sanpya, Gamone Pwint, Sein Gay Har, Tamwe, North Okkalapa, South Dagon, Gold Class)
Joker American psychological thriller film, based on DC Comics characters, the Joker. The film, which acts as an origin story for the Joker, is set in 1981 and follows Arthur Fleck, a failed stand-up comedian who turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City. Mingalar Cinemas (Nay Pyi Taw, Gamone Pwint, Sanpya, Gold Class)
Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class | 09 266660911, 22, 33 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 Mingalar South Dagon | 09255333881, 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 Mega Ace Cineplex (Hlaing Thar Yar) | 09 403162160
ls
card dea
Bar Dandy
15 % off total bill ? No-1009, Anawrahtar Road, Ward 38, North Dagon ,Yangon. 09 266 667 099
Ocean Pride
15% off total bill ? No.20, Thuka Waddy Street, Yankin Township, Yangon 09 44399 3772
See www.myanmore.com/yangon/card/ for more card deals
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
About Us MYANMORE is your entertainment and lifestyle guide to Yangon. We provide daily updates of events, full scale directory, editorials, photos and much more. ) www.myanmore.com | f Facebook.com/Myanmore @ Info@myanmore.com | B Myanmore.com/Newsletter For advertising or other queries you can also call 09 779 003 701
THIS WEEK’S PHOTO
Artist: Han Tin Swe. Image courtesy of Nawaday Tharlar Gallery. www.nawadaytharlar.com