MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 26th July 2019

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26 JUL - 2 AUG 2019

A guide to Myanmar tea

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Weekly Guide

Friday 26th

The Macallan Whisky And Chocolate Tasting Night Have an exquisitely sweet evening with us on July 26 with the Macallan Whisky and Chocolate Tasting event. For 25 USD net, you can pair delectable chocolates with the refined taste of Macallan Whisky. ? Sedona Hotel - No.1, Set Mhu 1 Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 7 pm - 10 pm

Asian Market Dinner Buffet Visit Mercure Asian Market to eye on a wide selection of Asian Specialities buffet. US$ 18 nett with free flow of soft drinks. US$ 23 nett with free flow of soft drinks and draught beer. US$ 25nett with free flow of soft drinks, draught beer and wines. Come and experience a true Asian Specialities on Fridays . ? Mercure Yangon Kaba Aye - No.17, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6 :30 pm - 10:30 pm

AJOHN & Chill They are back with the new episode; AJOHN & CHILL which will be held at LEVEL 2 on July 26th. AJOHN, ARCO, SXLAD, HOODLUM, DREWCHENZO. Entry fee is 15,000 Kyats. Call 09254272460 Table Bookings . ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound, Dagon Tsp | P From 10 pm

Cheese + Wine (& Beer) Night 3-hour free flow of cheese, cold cuts, wine & beer. Early Bird tickets recommended for BEST PRICE. For more information please contact 01 255277. ? Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro - 20th Floor Sakura Tower, No.339, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm

Saturday 27th

FG Live Lounge - Big Bag FG Live Lounge is cooperating with MRTV-4 and showcasing Big Bag on the 27th 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

The Hackathon Demo Day Ooredoo and UNDP, with Impact Hub’s facilitation, organized the Hackathon 2018 on 8-9 December simultaneously in Yangon and Mandalay to provide a platform for Myanmar’s youth to showcase their innovative mobile applications that can help accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals in Myanmar. As a final milestone of the Incubation Program, the winners will be pitching their products on the Demo Day. We are pleased to invite you to this exciting event, and would be delighted if you could support these ready-togrow startups by providing feedback and considering their products opportunities to invest. ? Ooredoo Office - 24th floor of Myanmar Plaza, Bahan Tsp | P 1 pm - 4 pm

Smooth Jazz Nights Entertain your Saturday nights with smooth jazzy vibes here at Captain’s Bar. We’ll have remarkable jazz night on every last Saturday of the month. Come and join our smooth jazz nights where Yangon’s famous Bamboo Trio is performing live jazz songs with musical instruments and of course with our Grand piano throughout the night. Chill your rainy days with Jazzy vibe and a glass of wine. ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - No.129, Dhammazedi Road, Kamayut Tsp | P 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Burma Cartel Vol.14 When you hear “Burma Cartel”, you know what’s up. A call from our informant stated that on 27th July, at LEVEL 2, loaded with the finest House and Techno tunes, the capos W-A.I. LEONIUM and DCTR are expected to be going deeper and darker. News in development and stay tuned for further reports on this big shipment in Yangon’s House/Techno history. Entry is 10,000 MMK ( Enjoy 1 Free Beer). ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound ,Dagon Tsp | P From 10 pm

FAB 89 (Club night for LGBT&Friends) This month FAB is going to be at The Penthouse rooftop bar in San Chaung . As usual the bar will give our fabulous guests a special affordable drink menu and our DJ will spin a mix of pop and super gay music . So let’s dance to this rain. Be sure to tell your friends about this new location and bring them for a drink ,a dance or a flirt. See you on the 27. ? The Penthouse - No.271-273, Bargayar Road, Park Side One building, 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 10 pm

Family Night Buffet Dinner The best moments in life are those when family and friends gather for a sumptuous meal together. Book your table while our Buy 1 Get 1 Free Promotion still lasts - $35 net for 2 persons. For bookings or more information, please contact 01 9345000. ? Meliá Yangon - No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Sunday 28th

Sakura Residence Sunday Market Our next Sunday Market will be held on July 28th (9am to 1pm).

We will be selling chemical free veggies, organic eggs, seafood, local fabric clothes, Souvenir and handmade accessories. We are also having music performance by DJ Miki (JP). Kindly invite you to visit our Sunday Market again to enjoy shopping, dining and relaxing besides our poolside while enjoying music. Entry fee is free and special discount for pool use is only $15 for adult, $7 for child. ? Sakura Residence & Hotel - No.9, Inya Rd, Block 10, Kamayut Tsp | P 9 am - 1 pm

Australian BBQ Rose Garden Hotel Yangon’s Aussie Barbecue will kick off on the 28th of July from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. Experience amazing and authentic Australian food. There will be loads of barbecues to try, Australian meat of high quality and grade, bringing you the juiciest and meatiest meat in Yangon. For reservations, please call 01371992. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan St, Near Kandawgyi Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 am - 4 pm

Sunday Brunch at Le Planteur For those who love good food, good wine and cocktails without restriction. For those who had a busy week or a crazy Saturday night. For those who want to experience a generous and tailor-made brunch. Come and taste, every Sunday, our new brunch set menu with free-flow drinks (selected cocktails, wines and soft drinks) at $45 per person. Children brunch (6-12yo): $20. More information and email reservation call 01 514 230 . ? Le Planteur Restaurant & Bar - No.80, University Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Kohaku Japanese Sunday Brunch Make your Sunday even better and bring your family and friends to enjoy the finest Japanese cuisine in Yangon, with a variety of delectable dishes to suit all tastes and refreshing free-flow Kirin Draught Beer. Kohaku Japanese Sunday Brunch - USD 37.00 net per person (Buffet includes free-flow of Kirin Beer). Half price is charged for children aged from 5 to 12 years old. For reservations, please kindly contact T: 01 544 500. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No.40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp | P 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Monday 29th

Civic Tech for 2020 Myanmar Election In this event, we will invite journalists, data scientists, hackers and volunteers from Thailand to share their experience working together on ELECT (https://elect.in.th/), a popular online election platform with more than 20 million users. The platform allows citizens to learn about voter education in a fun way, compare policies of each party, and find the candidates in their constituency. The platform also provides online games. The ELECT team will share how citizens, hackers, media and civil society worked together on this project, and what are the lessons we could apply here in Myanmar. ? Phandeeyar - 10th Floor, Royal River View Condo, 628/636 Merchant Rd, Between 29th and 30th St, Pabedan Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Regional Mum’s Recipe Bringing Regional Mum’s Recipe’s Straight to Your Table. A new Business Lunch Menu called “Regional Mum’s Recipe” is available at The Square Restaurant from 12pm to 2:30pm for 18000 kyats per person and 30000 kyats for 2 people. This menu is created based on cuisines from different regions in Myanmar and is also said to give you a taste of your Mum’s home cooked meal. Come try out our new business lunch menu at The Square. For reservations, please contact 09-444088881 or message via Facebook Messenger. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 12 pm - 3:30 pm

Tuesday 30th Mundo Lingo

We’re a huge community from a variety of different countries that meet once a week to chat, meet new people, and practice speaking another language. We have flag stickers from over 300 countries / regions. The first flag is your native language and goes at the top.

The rest follows below. It’s free, open to all nationalities and languages and you can talk about anything you like. You don’t have to be an advanced speaker, or even speak a second language - its for all levels. ? 50th Street Restaurant and Bar - 9/13, 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7 pm - 11:30 pm

Wednesday 31st Whisky Wednesday

Enjoy select whisky cocktails for just 5,000 ks every Wednesday between 7pm-close. Our menu of classic whisky cocktails includes the classic Whisky Hi-ball, our signature Horses Neck, the Old Fashioned and more! Keep your eyes posted for our special and hard to find whiskies that we will be offering at a one off “break even” rate - whilst stocks last. email nikki@57below.com to reserve your seat at the bar, or a table for dining. ? Gekko Restaurant Yangon - No.535, Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7 pm - 11 pm

Fisherman Night Buffet Dinner Catch your favorite seafood and fish at The Market and enjoy freshness at its best, all with a free flow of beer and soft drinks. Special promotion: $29 net per person. For bookings or more information, please contact 01 9345000. ? Meliá Yangon - No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

ASEAN Summit Buffet Indulge in a wide range of famous foods from our neighboring ASEAN countries in our SPOON Restaurant every Wednesday including delectable barbecues plus free flow of soft drinks and beer.

Priced at USD 35 nett per person, our ASEAN Summit Buffet is available every Wednesday night from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ? Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel - No.11, Corner of Kan Yeik Thar Rd & U Aung Myat Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Thursday 1st

Jazz Night by Le Planteur Restaurants & Lounge Discover our delicious selection of Western tapas. Enjoy the show with your friends, savoring some duck rillettes, cheese, stuffed mussels or homemade ham. Buy 5 tapas and get 1 free tapas of your choice. Reserve your table in advance: 01 514 230 or info@ leplanteur.net. ? Le Planteur Restaurant & Bar - No.80, University Avenue, Bahan Tsp | P 7:30 pm - 10 pm

50th Street Pub Quiz Thursdays Come show off your general knowledge, and potential drinking abilities at the 50th Street Pub Quiz every Thursday - it’s fun. Winners of each round(6) get 50% off their next round of drinks. ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - 9/13, 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Time to Say Goodbye Dinner Lauren Benson is leaving Yangon for Europe so we’re sending her off in style. Lauren will perform her most popular pieces in between 4 courses. If you’ve enjoyed Lauren’s performances and wish to see her once more, or you’ve always meant to come on a Saturday but never got around to it, we recommend you catch her final performance on Thursday 1st August. For reservations please contact at 01 382687. ? Pullman Yangon Centerpoint - No.65, Corner of Sule Pagoda Rd And Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp | P From 6:30 pm

Promotion of the Week

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

Beer Buffet at Knob N Knockers Join us on Saturday this month and Enjoy Beer buffet form 8.00 pm – 11.00 pm.For just 15000 MMK for 2 persons . ? Knob N’Knockers - Pearl Condo, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 8 pm - 11 pm

Sunday Promotion at Ember Minimum spend of 50,000 kyats during dinner and they will be rewarded with 5000 kyats Ember voucher valid for 2 months. Sunday Family Fun Day! Bring your family down to Ember to have a great time! We will be rewarding all you amazing customers with dining vouchers with a minimum spend of 50,000 Kyats in one bill! ? Ember Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Kan Bae Rd, Yankin Tsp | P All day

Ladies night at Babett Swing by every Wednesday from 5 pm till 11pm and get 1 bottle of sparkling wine for every 4 ladies. Pair the wines with wide selection of charcoal grilled meats, imported cold cuts & cheese, signature burgers and much more. Make your reservations now at 01 243 639. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | P 5 pm - 11 pm

Wednesday Steak Night Wednesdays Steak Night at Prime Rib. Enjoy 500g Dry Aged Black angus striploin steak, 2 side dishes & a bottle of Chateau Vircoulon Bordeaux for 49000 Kyats. Reservations are highly recommended!

Call 09264655551 & book your table now. ? Prime Rib - Urban Asia Center, Corner of Maha Bandoola Road and 48th Street, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

DISCLAIMER : Information as of 23rd July 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore.com/ yangon/events

GUIDE

A guide to Myanmar tea

By Yuwati Nyi Of all the fruit, mango is the best; of all the meat, pork; and of all the leaves, laphet. Cultivating tea leaves has been part of Myanmar’s history for a long time and it has become a part of Myanmar’s culture where people drink laphet tea (which they call Yay Nway Chan). Here are some organic brands. *Do note that this is also the laphet from the famed tea leaf salad or laphet thoke served at most tea shops around Yangon.

U Kar Kar Tea As a traditional organic company since 1928, U Kar Kar is a family-owned business based in Mandalay. It distributes affordable and high-quality tea (green tea, black tea, and jasmine tea) and is well-known among people in Yangon. It is also one of the most innovative brands here in Myanmar with its products ranging from simple dry laphet to laphet kaw pyant. You can find them in City Mart, Ocean, and Marketplace outlet in and out Yangon.

32, Sint Oh Dan St., Lower Block,Latha,Yangon 01-226457, 09-5088664

Maw Shan Tea Maw Shan Tea distributes tea, cultivated from Pindaya, Shan State.

Formerly established as a small tea trading company in Pindaya,1985, it has now moved into Yangon as a tea distribution company distributing its products all throughout Myanmar since 2008. It is mainly approved for its full green tea flavor and aromatic smell. You will be able to buy this in Marketplace outlets.

No.340, Baydar Street, Mingalardon Township, Yangon, Myanmar 09 4317 7709, 09 7968 17779

Miphayar Tea Miphayar tea is most credible for its exports to EU countries such as Czech Republic, France, and Germany. Produced by one of the first organic tea producers in Myanmar, Shwe Panlaw Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Miphayar Tea, for now, is not yet in Yangon but is sold in small retail shops in cities such as Taunggyi and Mandalay. Given that it is organically produced without the use of pesticides or chemicals you may certainly go buy it in a retail shop when you go traveling to other places outside Yangon.

Shwe Panlaw Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Zayan Panlaw Ward 10, Zayanngyi Village tract, Panlaung se-administrative zane, Namshan Township, Shan State 09 3313 4124 Website: shwepanlaw.com

Khaya Tea Launched in 2018, they work closely with farmers in Pindaya, Shan state and also help them to produce organic tea. Despite the length of time it will take to cultivate them, they are confident that the organic version of tea produced in the Shan highlands would be as good as any tea around the world. Khaya Tea, with its main products being oolong tea, red tea, and green tea, has now reached the shelves of Marketplace. What’s most exciting about this brand is that it has recently launched a product, that is, the “lapenade,” a lapenade made with laphet that might go well as a spread on bread or as a salad topping.

No. 10 Suite 3, Golden Valley Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

09 4048 81171, 09 8990 66006 Website: khayabrew.com

Organic Shan Green Tea by Hla Day Support Hla Day, a non-profit social enterprise and support the livelihoods of Myanmar artisans who are struggling to overcome disability, exclusion, and poverty. Here they have managed to produce their own brand of green tea that is distributed straight from Ywar Ngan township, Shan State.

The dry tea they sell was made on the same day the fresh leaves were collected and this boosts the quality of the tea produced. What’s more the companies from Ywar Ngan which distributes its dry tea to Hla day is said to follow the guidelines set by the European Union making it qualify as a purely organic product. It is also packaged with local Shan fabrics.

81 Pansodan Street, 1st Floor, (middle-lower block), Yangon, Myanmar 09 452 241 465 Website: hladaymyanmar.org

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea An online business, Wellness Market, sells health and wellness products.

And among its products is the Butterfly Pea Flower Tea. Unlike the common laphet tea, this tea is made from dried Butterfly Pea Flower blossoms. When the dried blossoms are steeped in warm or hot water, the color of the tea turns into a bluish hue. Other then it’s unique color, butterfly pea flower tea has properties beneficial to health, hence the shop’s name. The tea is said to have antioxidants which lowers blood cholesterol levels, combats premature aging, alleviates pains and headaches, helps with common eye issues, revitalizes the brain and also fights internal inflammation. But it is recommended for pregnant mothers to ask for doctor’s advice before drinking this.

Wellness Market Facebook Page 09 9678 98887 Website: wellnessmarketWM

Le Planteur joins the Sunday Brunch clash Most of you’d think about Sunday brunch, more or less, at Yangon’s five-star hotels. But, in reverse, what about a grandeur restaurant by the Inya lake hidden inside from the hustle city.

Le Planteur, established within a colonial house in 1998, is a French dining mansion offering an international gastronomic experience follows by Executive Chef Jean Marc Lemmery who has worked in the 3-star Michelin restaurant in Hotel Balzac, Paris and Sketch, in London. Later then decided to open his own restaurant, l’Alycastre in France, 2004 and it was awarded a Michelin star the following year.

The restaurant has launched its Sunday Brunch menu last weekend, accompanied by free flow drink-bubbles, wines and soft drinks. The menu, set at a price of US$ 45 nett per person, includes smoked salmons, hummus tapenade and tzatziki toasts, egg, skewers, soups and prawns, pastas, pan-fried veggies and homemade bread. What makes it more special is the unlimited pan-seared foie gras and pork butt as stand food; cook live right in front of you by the chef. More often, Le Planteur offers homemade ham and duck magret (seared duck breast with honey, orange, and thyme) at the cooking station.

Relax, sit and enjoy your brunch with some lounge music inside the garden or inside the extensive wine cellar with a cozy atmosphere. Don’t forget to finish your dessert; apple tart and fruit platter, with a cup of americano or a tea. Available on every Sunday from 11:30am to 2:30pm, indulge yourself and your friends at the elegant Le Planteur by a warm-hearted Sunday Brunch. Reserve your seat via info@leplanteur.net or 01 514230.

Address: 80 University Avenue, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 25th to 31st July 2019 Parasite Meet the Park Family: the picture of aspirational wealth. And the Kim Family, rich in street smarts but not much else. Be it chance or fate, these two houses are brought together and the Kims sense a golden opportunity.

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.

Marry Me Romantic Drama movie directed by Pwint Theingi Zaw (Dawn) with Stars : Htun Ko Ko, Khar Yar, Ye Aung, Arr Wai and May Than Nu. 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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