MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 19th July 2019

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19 - 25 JULY 2019

YOUR GUIDE TO SPICY FOOD IN YANGON

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Weekly Guide

Friday 19th

Poetry Night with Maung Saungkha Father’s Office is thrilled to be hosting with Maung Saungkha and other talented poets on this special day. You are also welcome to read your poem at the event. They will reveal other poets throughout the week, and more details on poems as well. Call 09450218080 for booking. ? Father’s Office - Bo Aung Kyaw St, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7 pm - 10 pm

Suwa Junko at Sky Bistro (No. 4) An event with Suwa Junko, a Japanese Singer-songwriter. She will perform songs in 3 languages, Myanmar, English, and Japanese. For more information please contact 01 255 277. ? Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro - 20th Floor Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6 pm - 8 pm

Swag Night From The Notorious BIG to Tupac, Missy Elliot, N.W.A. to Outkast, Penthouse will be rounding up some of the greatest Hip pop songs.

Big night ahead for Hip Pop party but expect some of the best Latest Hits -- R&B, Latino. ? The Penthouse - No.271-273, Bargayar St, Parkside one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7 pm

Asian Market Dinner Buffet Mercure Hotel Kabaraye’s Asian Market to eye on a wide selection of Asian Specialities buffet. For reservation please contact 01 650 933. ? Mercure Yangon Kaba Aye - No.17, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Wine & Cheese Event Four glasses of wine, with a selection of artisan California cheese and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. $20 for member and $25 for non-member. RSVP NaingKT@state.gov. Please provide the names of all guests to arrange entry. ? The American Club - Parami Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Keep calm and come to Happy Hour Buy 1 – Get 1 for the selection of draught beer, house wine and cocktails every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3-6 pm. Call 09-446432977 for reservations. ? White Cottage Restaurant - No.6, Kanbawza St, Bahan Tsp | P 3 pm - 6 pm

Saturday 20th

FG Live Lounge - Ni Ni Khin Zaw FG Live Lounge cooperate with MRTV-4 and organize One woman Show for Ni Ni Khin Zaw on the 20th of July. Seats are limited and the ticket price is 20,000 Kyats. ? Yay Kuu Amplified Broadcast Centre - Waizayantar Road, Mayangone Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm

Movement Hip Hop YGN // Culture Show X Fest Experience Yangon’s first Hip Hop Cultural Movement to the next level. 4 Hip Hop Elements - Graffiti, Street Dance, Dj, Beatbox & Rap - gather in one to show you what it takes to be ‘Hip Hop’. Hip Hop Music & YGN Underground Vibes to their finest. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 3:30 pm - 9 pm

Havana Night Grab your Sundresses, Guayabera Shirt & Fedora and celebrate the New Year - Cuban Style. Join for First Annual HAVANA NIGHTS. HAVANA NIGHTS celebrates the music and flavors of Cuba and the Americas. Aung Myo Oö alias Dj Eric will heat up the dance floor from 10 PM with Latino vibes. ? The Penthouse - No.271-273, Bargayar St, Parkside one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7 pm

20th & 21st

Monsoon Brunch Shelter from the Monsoon storms at Port Autonomy with our Monsoon brunch, every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 4 pm.

Choose from classic brunch dishes like our PA Fry Up, Eggs in Hell or Huevos Rancheros, with cocktails including frozen coconut ChiChi, Saw Bwa Spiked Coffee or the PA Proud Mary, spin on the classic Bloody Mary, with kimchi infused vodka. Games available to help you while away they afternoon include Catan, Cards Against Humanity, and of course BEER PONG. ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 11 am - 4 pm

20th to 24th

New Realm by Artist Tun Unt The 4th solo exhibition of Artist Tun Unt. . ? Ahla Thit Art Gallery - No.17, University Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 10 am - 5 pm

Sunday 21st

Fruhschoppen Bavarian Brunch If you haven’t tried German Cuisines, then you should! You’ll definitely fall in love with it. Frühschoppen might sound like a muchloved female activity (namely, shopping) reserved for early during the day, but in fact, it’s not. It is the traditional German and Austrian equivalent of brunch which takes place on Sundays. Eat, drink and chat and enjoy the beautiful weather by our 60-foot swimming pool for only US$ 26 net per person. For reservations, please call 01 371992. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan St, Near Kandawgyi Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 pm - 4 pm

Sunday Tango in town at Rizzoli Join Club Rizzoli every Sunday and enjoy one of the most beautiful dance styles in the world – TANGO. Unleash your body and dance the night away at our fun and exciting Sunday Tango in Y-town. ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - No.40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp | P From 8 pm

Yangon Hot & Spicy Challenge Are you a spicy food lover?? Then this may be the coolest thing you have been waiting for. How well can you take the heat?? Let’s find out when all the spice geeks meet up for the biggest Spice challenge in Yangon. In the effort of choosing Yangons’ spicy king and queen. call 09253966436, 01397865 for reservations. ? Retro Bar - Between 62 and 63 St, Merchant Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 10 am - 3 pm

Monday 22nd

Friendship through Music Kawin Watanasuchat from Thailand and Myanmar’s own BlendyBees will perform South American/Latin/Spanish classical music at the Gitameit Music Institution. The concert will showcase the music of Albeniz Isaac, Eduardo Martin, Francois Gossec, John Downland, Maximo Diego Pujol, Luigi Boccherini and more. ? Gitameit Music Institution - Kanbè Station Road, Yankin Moe Kaung, Yankin Tsp | P From 6 pm

Tuesday 23rd Salsa at Envoy

Learn to Salsa at Envoy every TUESDAY from 7.30pm. Class is FREE and open to students of all levels and no partner needed.

Enjoy great food, great cocktails, make new friends, and learn to social dance to amazing Latin music. ? The Envoy Restaurant & Bar - No.108, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Lower Block, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Wednesday 24th Beer & Jazz Night

Every Wednesday throughout the monsoon season, Mahlzeit Restaurant hosts BEER & JAZZ Night. Yangon’s famous Jazz band, Bamboo Trio Jazz Band gathers every Wednesday here at Mahlzeit to get you the best of jazz in Yangon. Enjoy the jazzy vibe and get a welcome Heineken beer. ? Mahlzeit - No.84, Pun Hlaing St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8 pm - 11 pm

Ladies night at Babett Swing by every Wednesday from 5 pm till 11 pm and get 1 bottle of sparkling wine for every 4 ladies. Pair the wines with a wide selection of charcoal-grilled meats, imported cold cuts & cheese, signature burgers and much more. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda St, Dagon Tsp | P 5 pm - 11 pm

QUIZ NIGHT Bring a team of 6 people or join one on the spot. Who knows what to expect: sports, news, celebrities, famous foreheads, Myanmar fabrics, animals, blind beer tasting. They had great rounds lately.

Please show a photo ID at the entrance when you sign in. ? British Embassy Club - No.46, Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7 pm - 10 pm

Thursday 25th Wine Tasting Event

THE WAREHOUSE team is back to the Club with a brand new selection of 5 wine (white, rose and red) from Chile and France. It will be about quality (not quantity). For this event, there will be a fee of 17.000 Kyats to participate. A selection of dishes will be available upon purchase at the bar to go with your wine. Please RSVP your name + NRC/Passeport nb.to register: johnfarrell.asia@gmail.com. ? British Embassy Club - No.46, Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10 pm

Thai-Myanmar Business Matching On Printing & Packaging 2019 An event organized by the DITP, this business matching session will enable you to find and venture on new paths of printing and packaging success. There are over 20 companies that specialize in these fields, so if you’re a fellow manufacturer and looking for the latest high-quality packaging/printing. This might be the event for you! ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 9 am - 5 pm

Promotion of the Week EVERYDAY HAPPY HOUR

Enjoy happy hour prices on all Beers from 5.00 PM – 8.00 PM Yoma (1 Litre – 3500 MMK), Carlsberg (1 Litre – 5500 MMK), Tuborg (1 Litre – 4500 MMK). Yoma (Tower – 12500 MMK), Carlsberg (Tower – 16500 MMK), Tuborg (Tower – 15000 MMK). ? Knob N’Knockers - Pearl Condo, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Buy any 2 Beers and get a Free Karaage The more you drink the more you eat! We will be giving our complimentary snacks to all you beer lovers at Ember. Each time you order any 2 Beers, we will provide a complimentary snack for you!

Promotion lasts till 10:30 pm. ? Ember Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Kan Bae Rd, Yankin Tsp | P till 10:30 pm

Celebrations at Sedona Hotel Yangon Sedona Hotel Yangon rolls out romance and elegance as it unveils its 5th Weddings and Events Fair on 27 & 28 July 2019. Entitled, “Celebrations!” it will highlight the most inspiring bridal shows, event promotions, door gifts and lucky draws to lucky couples and guests. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No.1, Set Mhu 1 Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 10 am - 7 pm

BRUNCH LIKE YOU MEAN IT Babett Yangon offers a special brunch menu where you can choose your favourite selection of proteins, eggs, veggies, dairy, oysters, sharing and sweets. You can also create your own brunch by selecting from our menu at 38,000MMK. Feeling thirsty? Add 2,000 MMK for a free flow of Sparkling Wine. Every weekend and public holidays from 11 am to 3 pm! ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | P 11 am - 3 pm

Tomahawk Fridays Every Friday you can have a feast with friends and family at Prime Rib . 1.3 Kg Black Angus Tomahawk will be cooked on the wood fire pit and will be served with 2 sides and a bottle of Domaine Boyar Merlot for MMK 99000. This promotion will only be available

by Reservation. Last time to reserve is until every Friday 3pm. So please reserve now by calling 09264655551. ? Prime Rib - Urban Asia Center, Corner of Maha Bandoola Road and 48th Street, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

DISCLAIMER : Information as of 15th July 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore.com/ yangon/events

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Your guide to spicy food in Yangon

By Yuwati Nyi Looking for ways to spice up your taste buds in Yangon? Here are some of the top restaurants serving some of the spiciest food.. Are you up for the challenge?

Seoul Myanmar A must-visit for spicy noodle lovers, Seoul Myanmar is best known for categorizing its menu into levels of spiciness from 0.5 to 7. If you happen to be an intrepid soul, you must surely try and see how many levels you can reach. If you think getting teary-eyed and a red runny nose after eating is not really your thing, don’t fret! You can always opt for the dishes below spice level 1. Besides, it is not only the spiciness of food you can look forward to in Seoul Myanmar but also the tenderness and chewiness of their many meats and seafood toppings.

Address: No 12, Than Thu Mar Road, Yangon Thit Ward, Thingangyun Township Address: No. 20 - 22, Gyophyu Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township Tel: 09967829999 Hours: 9 am – 9 pm

Min Lan Looking for something spicy, tasty and traditional? Look no further than Min Lan. Here, you can try your hand at the local Rakhine cuisine laden with spicy flavors. It is best known for its mouth-watering Rakhine Mote Ti and traditional seafood dishes. Min Lan allows you to enjoy savory, sour and spicy tastes all at once while leisurely relaxing in its cozy environment.

And guess what: the cost is affordable and reasonable, which is yet another reason why you ought to visit this place.

Address 1: South Sayar San Ward, Sanpya, Bahan Township Parami Road: No.16, Corner of Parami Road and West Maykha Road, Mayangone Township Address 2: Near Inya Lake (near Tadarphyu Bus Stop), Kamayut Township Address 3: No.77(C), Shin Saw Pu Road, Windsor Garden Housing, Sanchaung Township Address 4: No.69, Waizayantar Road, (8)Ward, 1st Street, Industrial Zone Tel: 09253042 Hours: 11 am – 10 pm

Spice Up Chinese cuisine (which is as spicy as it sounds), especially a known local favorite: Mala Xiang Guo, is served here. In this cozy restaurant, you can spend time with your friends and family and enjoy the delicacies. Needless to say, the service here is certainly top-notch with its attentive staff and the seafood here is something that truly tastes as good as it looks. And you certainly won’t miss the delicious desserts once you are there!

Address: No. 209, Parami Road, South Okkalapa Township Tel: 09-429067393 Hours: 11 am – 9:30 pm

Number One Spicy & BBQ Hot pot, BBQ, Mala Xiang Guo, seafood… you name it, Number One Spicy has them all. If you don’t wish to wait for long while you are there, you are recommended to call the restaurant in advance or you could even ask them to deliver to your house. Also, you can adjust the level of spiciness for your dishes in the way you prefer. In addition to its tasty food, the price is also fairly reasonable.

Address: No. 46, Sanchaung Street, Sanchaung (North) Ward, Sanchaung Township Tel: 09-775551688 Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Gangnam Buffet With its ingredients imported directly from South Korea and chefs trained

by Korean chefs, Gangnam buffet has found its way into Yangon. The most popular items on the buffet includes Budaejiikae, Korean Pork BBQ, Korean Kimbap, Egg Roll, Topokki and Korean Salads. What’s more, here you can customize your own Budaejiikae pot: you can decide how spicy you want it to be, whether you want cheese or Korean Noodles in it and more!

Address: Maha Land Center, near Micasa Hotel, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township Tel: 09975589247 Hours: 11:30 am – 10 pm

Four Seasons Steamboat Restaurant Try a Sichuan-style hotpot and enjoy the beautiful, yet simply decorated interior of the place. This place is, in fact, one of the most unique of hot pot restaurants in Yangon. You can choose four soup bases (including a really spicy one of course), there is a play area for young toddlers and from 6 to 8 pm, there is a Wine Free Flow where you can get both white wine and red wine. Also, the dessert you can get there is not only delicious, but also decorative. If you happen to be a hotpot lover, this is somewhere you definitely should not miss.

Address: No 18 , Waizayantar Road, Ward 6, South Okkalapa Township, Yangon Tel: 09 45108 3777 Hours: 11 am – 10 pm

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Tom N Toms: Cozy vibe, subpar service What It Is: Tom N Toms, originally from South Korea, is the resident cafe yet not quite well known inside Kantharyar Center. This was the first shop we noticed the moment we stepped in, as it was actually quite big.

The Atmosphere: The exterior was surrounded with dark glasses and that let out a futuristic vibe. But once you enter the shop, you would be encircled by a completely different one. The simple lighting casts a dim glow over the whole interior of the place and this gave out a sense of quaintness, complemented by its wooden tables and walls. We made our way towards the counter, not before we were cheerfully greeted by the friendly waitress at the entrance counter.

If you aren’t already hungry, I bet your trip to the counter certainly will prove otherwise; they had showcased the contents of their menu. After we had ordered, we took our seats by the glass windows where we were awed by a beautiful view of Kandawgyi Lake and the Karawake which would look even better when the sun goes down.

Recommendations: Shortly after we sat down, the Honey Butter Bread (4,800Ks) and a mug of Cafe Mocha (4,200Ks) were served. The bread is certainly something we would recommend for those with a sweet tooth.

What unique about it was how they sprinkle coffee powder and cinnamon on the cream on top of the honey-covered bread. But, to be honest, it was a bit too sweet for our taste. To my relief, the bitterness of the Cafe Mocha was blended wonderfully with the gradually-becoming-overwhelming sweetness of the bread. We were also satisfied with its cost as it was reasonable enough for a large mug of Mocha which had its foam skillfully crafted into the shape of a leaf. The warmth of the coffee will surely make you feel cozy after a damp walk in the rain.

However, if you would prefer something not as sweet, we suggest you try out the Sandwich Combination Set (7,000Ks) -- a perfect choice for breakfast, lunch or even brunch. The sandwich set was served to us some time after our first order which came with two pieces of sandwich, a veggie salad, and some fries with tomato sauce. The sandwich itself was just like a Club sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, ham but no cheese and eggs.

Service-wise, we noticed that only the cashier was affable and attentively waiting to serve. However, I personally think that the staff was not very skilled yet. To elaborate, we had ordered the sandwich set which should’ve come with a separate cup of coffee, which they had forgotten to give. To give them the benefit of the doubt, they probably had gotten it mixed up with the Mocha we ordered earlier. Despite this ‘hiccup,’ we found the staff very attentive and I suppose that their mistakes would be due to how new this cafe is.

While we were eating, we took a good look around the whole place and saw students and employees engrossed in their own work and discussions. We also noticed that there were power sockets in the walls and under some seats and a good WiFi. So if you happen to be looking for an exquisite place to relax and somewhere to enjoy with your friends and family, we don’t think that this would be the right stall for you.

Final Thoughts: To summarize, we would love to come back here to do our work just for good wifi, a cozy atmosphere, a nice warm sandwich and a mug of coffee.

Address: Ground floor, Kantharyar Centre, Kan Yeik Thar Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township, Yangon Tel: 09 961 213241 , Hours: 9 am – 9 pm

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 18th to 24th July 2019 The Lion King The Lion King, the movie and its name are rooted in the children of the late 1990s. As we may all have watched this movie before, the plot is about a little cub called Simba who was challenged by his uncle Scar to learn life and take back his throne with the help of his friends, Timon and Pumbaa.

CRAWL When a massive hurricane hits Florida town, young Haley ignores the evacuation orders to search for her missing father, Dave. After finding him gravely injured in their family home, the two of them become trapped by the rapidly encroaching floodwaters. With the storm strengthening, Haley and Dave discover an even greater threat than the rising water level -- a relentless attack from a pack of gigantic alligators.

Frequency Burmese Horror movie directed by Khant Man Htal with stars : Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Htun Eaindra Bo, May Zin Maung, Min Htike and so on.

Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction City | 01-9253591, 01-9253592 Junction Square | 01 527 055 City Mall | 09 764802081 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 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

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? No.330, Ahlone Road, Yangon International Hotel Compund, Dagon Tsp Phone -09 258 676 633

Prime Grill Mediterranean Restaurant Yangon 10 % discount for Lunch and Dinner

? No 18 C, Nawaday Road (near Dagon 1 School) Phone- 09 793 808082

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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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