MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 24th July 2020

WEEKLY GUIDE JUly 24-30, 2020

lahpet thoke: how to enjoy myanmar’s favourite snack

events

Friday, July 24

Beer Drinking Championship+ Live Music Rules is simple. Just people for 18 or over. No spill.No break.

Drink all. ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - 9/13, 50th Street, Botataung Township, Yangon | P 8 pm

Friday, July 24

We’re Back On Fire This variegate mixture of musical genres will spark the desire within you to boogie at their super-smooth cozy classic bar TUNE. Wear your “weirdo costume” and come be a superstar with them.

Either way, prepare for a FANTASTIC NIGHT OUT. Entrance fees: 12,000ks (two drinks) ? Tune Bar - Maggin St, Yangon | P 7 pm - 11:30 pm

Saturday, July 25

DJ at Garbo Bar The perfect place for a fancy drink or a dinner in a relaxed atmosphere, together with the best tunes. DJ Andrew will cover the Saturday night with 80’s disco music from 7 pm. Also, enjoy their daily happy hour ‘buy 1, get 1 free’ promotion on the entire range of cocktails, beers and wines. ? Meliá Yangon - 192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon | P 7 pm - 10 pm

Monday, July 27 to 31

Lebanese Week For the last week of July, The Penthouse is proud to celebrate the joys of Lebanese Cuisine.

Bring your family and friends and gather around a table filled with the most well-known Lebanese Mezzes. Humus, Kebbe, Moutabbel, Falafels, Shawarmas and many more are awaiting you for ONLY one week so Book your table now. ? The Penthouse - 271, 273, 8th Floor, Parkside One Building, Bagaya Street, Yangon | P 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

Tuesday, July 28

Friends Tuesgay is Back !

Swing by O’thentic Tuesday between 6pm to 11pm to get a complimentary 1 liter Cocktail Pitcher for every group of 4 gentlemen or 4 ladies.

Best of all, no minimum spend required. ? Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - Bo Yar Nyunt Road, Yangon | P 6 pm - 11 pm

Wednesday, July 29

Ladies’ Night at Havana Put your lipstick on and dress to impress as it’s Ladies’ night every Wednesday at HAVANA. Ladies get a FREE house cocktail of your choice on entry, or come in a group of 4 and get a house cocktail JUG. Come for a drink and stay for a dance only at HAVANA. ? Havana Social Club - Unit G23, Urban Asian Center, Mahabandula Road Between 47th &, 48th St, Botahtaung Tsp,Yangon | P 4 pm - 11 pm

Wednesday, July 29

Wednesday Movie Night Wednesday Movie Night is back, and this time they have a 2020 Action/Comedy film Bad Boys for Life: “The wife and son of a Mexican drug lord embark on a vengeful quest to kill all those involved in his trial and imprisonment -- including Miami Detective Mike Lowrey. When Mike gets wounded, he teams up with partner Marcus Burnett and AMMO -- a special tactical squad -- to bring the culprits to justice. But the old-school, wisecracking cops must soon learn to get along with their new elite counterparts if they are to take down the vicious cartel that threatens their lives..”

Be sure to book your table. They also have Half Price Galette’s and Happy Hour from 5pm. ? Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - Bo Yar Nyunt Road, Yangon | P 7:30 pm 10:30 pm

PROMOTIONs

Friday, July 24

Friday Seafood Night Is Back Come and enjoy their lively Seafood Buffet at The Market, with a lavish selection of mouthwatering fresh local and imported seafood, together with selected beverages.

SEATS ARE LIMITED. Advanced booking is highly recommended ? Meliá Yangon - 192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road,Yangon | P 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Friday, July 24

Hooked on Seafood Your Preferred Location for Fresh Seafood Buffet. Your favorite “Hooked on Seafood” buffet has now more choices of seafood with USD 29 net per person every Friday and Saturday including King Crab, Lobster, Mussels, river prawn and the new items such as Soft-shell crab and salmon sashimi. Hurry up and book now.

Limited Seats only. Highly recommended to book in advance to reserve your table. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459, Pyay Road,Yangon | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Friday, July 24

Meats & More BBQ a la carte Buffet Every Tuesday and Friday, come and experience Sedona’s own BBQ a la carte buffet at USD 47 nett for 2 persons. Come with friends and family and enjoy unlimited beverages from softdrinks, beer, and wine.

Children below 11 years old get 50% off. Like and share this post to avail of the promotion.

Limited seats available due to government regulations on safety distancing. Pre-booking is required. All guests to observe the hotel’s health and safety protocols. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No. 1, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon | P 6 pm - 9:30 pm

Saturaday, July 25

Family Night Buffet Dinner The best moments in life are those when family and friends gather for a sumptuous meal.

Book your table while their special promotion US$19 net per person.

SEATS ARE LIMITED. Advanced booking is highly recommended ? Meliá Yangon - 192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon | P 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Sunday, July 26

Breakfast & Grill Join them for their Buffet Brunch and bask in the pleasures of a relaxing Sunday. Unwind by having a dip in their fan-shaped swimming pool.

Indulge and savour their scrumptious late breakfast accompanied

by BBQ grill, chef’s special menu, dessert table, local draught beer and refreshing smoothies. ? Belmond Governor’s Residence - 35, Taw Win Road, Yangon | P 11 am - 2 pm

BreadTalk E-Store now open The long-awaited online store of BreadTalk Myanmar is now officially launched! BreadTalk’s E-Store will deliver the pastries to your doorstep with the cash-on-delivery payment. The expected delivery time is 1 hour.

Customers in following townships can order from 9 AM to 7 PM: Botahtaung Pabedan Pazuntaung Kyauktada Lanmadaw Latha Dagon E Store Link: http://www.breadtalk.com.mm/shop/ BreadTalk is trying to expand the service to other townships throughout Yangon. ? BreadTalk Myanmar - Ground Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Yangon

Sunday, July 26

Sunday Brunch @ D’Cuisine D’Cuisine’s Sunday Bubbly Brunch Buffet is filled with sumptuous spread of seafood and tender roasts. Feel free to pop in with your family and friends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and enjoy a lavish a la carte brunch buffet with access to the city’s biggest free form pool and unlimited sparkling wine, beer and soft drinks at just of USD 34 nett per person. All guests to observe the hotel’s health and safety protocols. Call +95 18605377 or +95 9894 628 800 to reserve your very own seats at Bubbly Brunch! ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No. 1, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon |

Sunday, July 26

SUNDAY FAMILY BUFFET LUNCH After the continuous success of their Saturday Family Night, they are happy to offer you their Sunday Family Lunch. Experience a little twist on their well-known buffet and enjoy additional Asian delicacies, like Korean pork spareribs and spicy chicken wings, Ramen and Japanese burger, and a pasta station. US$19 net per person with beer, coffee, tea and soft drinks. 50%off for children from 5 to 11 years, complimentary for children under the age of 4. ? Meliá Yangon - 192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon | P 11 am - 2 pm

Sunday, July 26

Easter Brunch Take a quick break this weekend and enjoy a scrumptious Easter brunch at The Square Restaurant. Easter time is family time. Make your Easter Sunday meaningful with their delicious Easter Brunch Buffet at The Square. Indulge yourself with the finest seafood, roasted, grill, delightful Chef’s creative dessert and so much more. There will also be an egg hunt for the children, live music, egg painting corner, and Easter-themed desserts would like to welcome your kids. A Surprise “Lucky Draw” awaits everyone. Limited seats only. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459, Pyay Road, Yangon | P 12 pm - 3 pm

Sunday, July 26

Yangon Cheese Affair Take your family and friends to have a dip in their 60-foot swimming pool from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Savor their “YANGON CHEESE AFFAIR – everything with cheese” buffet along with free-flow of draught beer, soft drinks and the usage of the swimming pool for only US$25 net per person. Children ages 5 to 11 years old dining with their parents will be 50% off. ? Rose Garden Hotel - Yangon - No. 171 Upper Pansodan Road, Yangon | P 5 pm - 8 pm

Until July 31

29-Hour Staycation In Style Join them at their stunning city sanctuary for an unforgettable 29hour staycation. Maximize your stay with the most amazing offer in town and unwind in luxurious comfort beside the lake at Chatrium.

With 2 price categories at very attractive prices, this exclusive package shouldn’t be missed. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - 40 Nat Mauk Street, Yangon |

Until July 31

Eat & Drink, Stay for Free at Chatrium!

Simply spend USD150 at any of their amazing F&B outlets within the same month and get a FREE night in a wonderful Deluxe Room for 2 persons including breakfast. So why not come and experience a remarkable dining experience at Chatrium and take advantage of this super ‘Dinecation’ offer. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - 40 Nat Mauk Street, Yangon |

Until July 31

ALL YOU CAN EAT TAPAS A fine dining restaurant, Olea offers another dining option for your lunch and dinner. Enjoy unlimited tapas featuring squid and octopus, seafood croquettes, ajillo prawns, ibérico ham croquettes, and more within 2 hours for only US$25++ per person including free-flow of beer and soft drinks. Taste everything you like, and dig into the Spanish gastronomy that Chef Lluis and his team have prepared for you. Menu available in comment box. ? Meliá Yangon - 192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon | P 11 am - 10 pm

Lahpet Thoke: How to enjoy Myanmar’s favourite snack

Known locally as the king of leaves for its taste and versatility, lahpet (pickled tea) has been at the heart of Myanmar’s cuisine and culture for centuries.

In the ancient times, lahpet thoke, or pickled tea leaf salad, is a symbol of peace between two warring nations or settlement in legal disputes. Nowadays, tea leaf salad serves as an appetiser or late-afternoon snack to pair with green tea (yes, we also drink it!). If you have been in Myanmar for more than six months and haven’t tried lahpet thoke, are you really living in Myanmar?

So, get out of the “expat ghetto” and start exploring this salad. We can advise you where to start.

How-to The best way to enjoy lahpet thoke is making it yourself and it’s very easy. First, get the main ingredient, which is lahpet, of course. We suggest these brands:

Ah Yee Taung The pride of Mandalay. It’s been a household name for over two decades. Millennials in Myanmar grew up watching Ah Yee Taung’s TV commercials. If you’ve ever been to Mandalay, stop by their restaurant on 86th street. Their ready-to-eat lahpet packets can be bought at almost every supermarket in Yangon. ? Yangon branch: No. 265, Rm 5, Kon Zay Dan St.,

Upper Middle Block, Pabedan, Yangon

? Mandalay branch: No. 181/5, 86th Street, 24th and 25th Streets,

Yae Kyi Ward, Mandalay

Paline Behind the brand is a visionary couple who wants to produce export-quality lahpet. They also revolutionise the ways of preparing lahpet thoke. You can try the salads mixed with apples and dragon fruits at their shop in Mandalay. You can directly order the lahpet and assorted fried beans on their Facebook. Also, you may find them in CityMart and Ocean Supercentre in Yangon.

Tree Food The brainchild of a young Myanmar entrepreneur Cho Lei Aung, Tree Food is a proof of what the soil of Myanmar can provide. From jaggery to tea leaves, the products are neatly packed in environmentally friendly ways. Its nutty, savoury cashew lahpet is available at Marketplace, City Mart and Ocean Supermarkets. ? No. 5, Building 5, U Wisara Housing, Minmanaing Ward,

Dagon Township, Yangon

If you got the lahpet, the next step is to choose the ingredients. The basic three are sesame seeds, dried shrimps and fried garlic. You can also add varieties of nuts but be careful not to overwhelm the taste of pickled tea leaves.

Restaurants where you can enjoy lahpet

Lahpet can be paired with meat and fish. House of Tea has fashioned special lahpet platters with fried fish and grilled chicken and mutton.

You can also enjoy Tree Food’s lahpet at Old Eain Cafe. The owner Cho Lei Aung gets creative with timeless Myanmar ingredients in her coffee brewed with jaggery powder and lahpet toasts.

Inventive as always, Shwe Sa Bwe serves the tea leaf focaccia with grilled Myanmar paneer cheese and roasted tomato, bringing the recipes from the East and the West in the same plate. It’s part of their vegetarian tasting menu. **For vegans and vegetarians: Lahpet thoke is vegan if you remove the dried shrimps. When you order it, tell the staff “pazun chauk ma sarr buu” (no dried shrimps).

What they say about lahpet We also asked two chefs about their views on lahpet to get an expert’s opinion.

Chef Htun Htun of Le Cellier says: “I would say fermented tea leaf has a little strong and strange flavour – this is the most important thing you need to know before combining it with other ingredients.

Tea leaf itself is beautiful and nice to have it traditionally on any occasion and I love it, too, as I am Myanmar. In my village, every house has 24/7 tea leaf salad to host the visitors.

“However using it in fine dining or other purposes, you need to be careful to make sure to match with other combinations as well as your client’s palates.

“Could be used in creating snacks, canapés before dinner, cocktails party, etc. Could be also used as a seasoning rub for grilling, barbecuing meat, fish. And also can be used in brine, cured or infused method as supporting ingredients. I prefer to use dried tea leaves in smoking meat or fish.”

When asked how he likes to eat lahpet, Chef Christophe Buzare of Le Planteur says: “I like to eat it with grilled sea scallop.”

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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Artist: HLA HTAY. Image courtesy of Nawaday Tharlar Gallery. www.nawadaytharlar.com