MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 7th to 13th June 2019

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Weekly Guide

EAT 7th Fri

The Culinary Art of Tuscany Wine Dinner Enjoy a 4 course dinner paired with wines of the famous Antinori vineyard and Live Opera Music by the Ms.Mai Osoprano from the Grand Opera in Bangkok and XFactor Thailand at a cost of US$ 65 net per person. For reservations please contact 01 382687. ? Pullman Yangon Centrepoint - No. 65, Corner Of Sule Pagoda Road and Merchant Road, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10 pm

8th Sat

Saturday Dim Sum Brunch Unlimited Dim Sum spread will be around with trolley until you finish a variety of 65 dishes. Then relax at the swimming pool on 6th floor anytime right after lunch. Enjoy your Saturdays with friends & families at Royal Pavilion. Book now at 09444088883 or via Facebook Messenger since it’s only on Saturday. ? Royal Pavilion - No.459, Pyay Road, Kamayut Tsp | P 11 am - 2:30 pm

Seafoods and Barbecue Buffet Dinner Enjoy the finest seafood buffet dinner at one of Yangon’s best restaurants, Sedona Hotel Yangon’s D’Cuisine, only at US$ 36 nett per person. This offer comes with a free flow of wine and beverages.

Don’t forget to bring your friends and family. ? Sedona Hotel - No.1, Set Mhu 1 Road, Yankin Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10 pm

9th Sun

Sunday’s Roast & Pool A great way to spend Sundays with friends and family or to celebrate your special occasion. Selection of traditional roast choices with all the fixings, assorted cakes and ice cream bar, unlimited draft beer and soft drinks, kids’ corner with face painting ,live music and usage of the swimming pool for only US$ 26 net per person.

For reservations, please call at 01 371 992. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 am - 4 pm

10th Mon

Gentlemen Night at Tipsy

DRINK

Free Ballantine’s Blended Scotch Whisky for a group of 6 guys on Mondays. Book now for table reservations: 09 971988879, 09 971988897. ? Tipsy - No.138/C, New University Avenue Road,

12th Wed

Bahan Tsp | P From 5 pm

Beer & Jazz Night Every Wednesday throughout the monsoon season, they are hosting BEER & JAZZ Nights at Mahlzeit. Yangon’s famous Jazz band, Bamboo Trio Jazz Band with Zwe on the piano, Pan Thang on the bass, Soe Soe on the drums, gathers every Wednesday here at Mahlzeit to get you the best of jazz in Yangon. Enjoy jazzy vibe and get a welcome Heineken beer. ? Mahlzeit - No.84, Pun Hlaing Road, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8 pm - 10 pm

GO 7th Fri

First Friday - Edition #2 Join the ‘First Friday’ wine tasting with 5 glasses of wine for 15,000 MMK and the newly reopened Prime Rib with its some mouthwatering meaty treats (veggie option available). Drop your business card in the jar when you arrive and receive a free entry into their lucky draw where you have the chance to win a special bottle. Spin the lucky wheel and receive up to 50% discount on all purchases.

Join the Loyalty Member Scheme for free and enjoy a 10% ongoing discount. ? The Warehouse Myanmar - No.150, Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10 pm

Rooftop Party Since it’s the rainy season, you’re probably looking for places to go to. At Yangon Yangon Rooftop, a special Rooftop Party is in order for you and your friends. DJ OH FRIKK plans to make your TGIF special by playing Tropical House, Electro and many other party tunes. Entry fee is 8000 Kyats, 1 Beer include. ? YangonYangon - No.339, Bo Gyoke Aung San Road, Kyauktada Tsp | P From 9 pm

TGIF Unplugged Night (Feat: The Salt Band) Enjoy Unplugged Music with the cocktails, mocktails, beers and more. Call 09 893 200 400 for table reservation. ? BAR 47 - No.91, West Shwe Gon Daing Road, Bahan Tsp | P 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Babett Goes Live x Ana Red It’s time to throw a party night with DJ Ana Red at Babett Yangon.

Come with squad and create the best memories with Babett. For table reservation please contact 01 243 639. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Street, Dagon Tsp | P From 9 pm

7th - 9th

3rd American Trade Show 2019 The Third American Trade, one of the best platforms for a wide range of U.S. products and businesses in Myanmar, will feature dedicated pavilions such as automobile and heavy machinery, electronics and electrical, security and IT products, oil and gas, health care, office solutions and automation, cosmetics, food processing machinery, and textiles. Consider this opportunity to share your American brand with thousands of Myanmar consumers. ? Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall - U Wisara Road, Dagon Tsp | P 9 am - 6 pm

8th Sat

Accelerating Tech Startup Many entrepreneurs struggle to figure out and it takes some time in getting answers. Find out what they are sharing, a feasible solution to you in Accelerator Cohort 4 ’s first information session. ? Phandeeyar - 10th Floor, Royal River View Condo, 628/636 Merchant Road, Between 29th and 30th Street, Pabedan Tsp | P 3 pm - 5 pm

The Treetop Wine Tasting The Treetop Wine Bar and Wine’s Delivered are offering its customers the opportunity to sample two superior wine bottles for only 29,000 MMK in exchange for reviews shared on Facebook.

First five participants will get 2 additional wine bottles for free. After signing up, please message their page on Facebook to confirm registration. ? The Treetop Wine Bar - No.1, U Sein Maung Lane, Mayangone Tsp | P 2 pm - 11 pm

The Burma Cartel (1st Anniversary) For the 1st anniversary of Burma Cartel, the original Capos W-A.I., LEONIUM and DCTR are throwing a party you can’t refuse, said a pentito whose name remains undisclosed. News in development and stay tuned for further reports on this biggest shipment in Yangon’s House/Techno history. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel, Ahlone Road, Dagon Tsp | P From 10 pm

House of Disco Vol:1 DJ Fisewook PA is delighted to welcome DJ Fisewook to their new home on Strand road. Fisewook will bring previously unveiled Disco|Funky House tunes to Port Autonomy this Saturday. Be sure to book a table for drinks and dinner & be ready to party up a storm. ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Road, Kyauktada Tsp | P From 10 pm

9th Sun

Souls of Russia This year, they kick off their festival with a first concert “Souls of Russia” in partnership with the Embassy of the Russian Federation at the Yangon City Hall Ballroom on Sunday June 9, 2019 at 5pm.

RSVP to rusinmyan@yandex.ru by June 5 for entry with your name, organization and number of guests. Please bring your IDs (NRC or passport) to enter the building. ? Yangon City Hall - Near Sule Pagoda and Infront of Maha Bandoola Park | P 5 pm - 7 pm

Promotion of the Week

You are the burger to my fries This June and July, Babett Yangon serves a focused menu of six handcrafted melt in your mouth burgers for only 17,000 Kyats. All those must try burgers can be paired with typical Babett delicious side dishes at 6,000 Kyats. To perfectly match with burgers, Babett has selected Dagon, Hoegaarden & Borona buckets along with Magners Cider buckets starting at 14,000 Kyats. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | P All Day

Wednesday Steak Night 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 09 264655551 & book your table now. ? Prime Rib - Urban Asia Center, Corner of Maha Bandoola Road and 48th Street, Botahtaung Tsp | P All Day

DISCLAIMER : Information as of 4th June 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated Information, please check http://myanmore.com/ yangon/events

GUIDE

Where to learn languages in Yangon Looking forward to learning a new language? Yet you don’t know where to?

Leave your worries behind, because here is a list of places where you’ll go multilingual in a jiffy by our intern Min Pyae Sone.

The Institut Français de Birmanie IFB is one of the many Institut Francais that operates around the globe.

Also housing the Cultural and Cooperation Department of the French Embassy in Myanmar, it teaches many enthusiastic students French as well as providing a fully stocked library of French—some English— literature. Different levels and prices are all listed on their website.

No.340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp. Yangon Myanmar (+95) 1536 900 / 1535 428 / 1537 122 contact@institutfrancais-biranie.com www.ifbirmanie.org

Goethe-Institut If you’re willing to explore the countless possibilities that the German Language has to offer, look no further than the Goethe-Institut where a large compound with a library, auditorium, and a really good cafe resides.

They offer some of the only good German classes you can find in Yangon.

Goethe offers up to C2 level German, as well as the Basic A1 level. You can find class prices on their website or hotline.

Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Road and, Nat Mauk St, Yangon Tel. (+95 -1) 9376160 info-yangon@goethe.de www.goethe.de/ins/mm

Yangon Language Cafe A library cafe providing essential facilities for self-study of languages including Burmese, Chinese, Japanese, Korea, French, and Thai. It is a platform where people with mutual interests can exchange languages and knowledge. It is also a Cafe serving authentic coffee and tasty food.

Yangon Language Cafe is where you can master a second language while enjoying a cup of coffee.

68/72, 5th street, between Anawrahta Road and Strand Road, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon 09 45005 8462 readybox.ygn@gmail.com

MOMIJI Japanese Language School Don’t you just hate the feeling of not knowing what your favorite Japanese TV show is saying? If you do, why not learn some basic Japanese to enhance your understanding even more. The MOMIJI Japanese Language School offers N3 to N1 levels of Japanese proficiency. No more subtitles!

Call here to ask for prices and different class times.

No.15/17 3rd.Floor Insein Rd, Hledan Kamayut Township 09-450614644, 09-450614650 momijicenter.info@gmail.com

MOE Myanmar MOE offers many expats the chance to blend in with the locals, with its warm and friendly staff and teachers. You’ll be taking in key substances of Burmese Culture and traditional folklore. Whatever it may be, MOE will not disappoint. You may visit the place or call with the details below.

No-436, Top floor, Thein Phyu Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township, Yangon 09 431 68422 moe@moemyanmar.com

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REVIE

Nga Pichat: Something’s fishy— in a good way!

Days after its opening, we went to Nga Pichat—where they cook with nga pi (fish paste) galore.

The English has Black Pudding, the French has Escargot, the Scottish has Haggis, and we have Nga Pi. Nga Pi or Burmese fish paste can be pretty much found in your local market. Its meaning is “Crushed Fish” and that is what they do with the fish or prawn.

The paste is preserved in a form of a patte and fermented for a few months; like every other great cooking ingredient, the more it ages, the better it tastes. The fish paste is either diluted and then boiled to get a runnier texture or it can be cooked with meat or in a soup—just like the food we’re going to taste today!

The location was a real gem, just a quick dash from the Mawtin bus gate; or if you’re traveling by car, the shop can be seen just before you enter 8th street off of Strand Road. You could tell the place was new, as suggested by the pre-occupied waiting area in the front. However, we were lucky since we got a place for two at the heart of the restaurant.

Their menu, even thought it was really hard to read, was really cool idea. It came in the form of a scroll—I get the feeling they’re going a little overboard. Nevertheless, with our eyes squinted, we ordered our dishes: the Century Egg Salad, the Chicken with Nga Pichat, and the Carp Mote Ti—of course, with a fresh heap of chilli fish paste.

Having been to a lot of Burmese eateries over the years, I must say that the best thing about most places is they provide the rice buffet. What’s worse than having all those curries to eat but not enough rice? If when you order some more; you end up chipping away from your dinner budget. Props to Nga Pichat for this kind gesture.

First to come were our side dishes (which are free)—some pickled vegetables and a potato curry which was amazing, plus a tray with crunchy veggies and some fish paste dipping sauce calls Nga Pi Yay. Service is expected to be fast at most places in Yangon, however with plates dropping and elbows flying at this restaurant, it was a really opportunity to get a neck workout.

Our main dishes, the Chicken with Nga Pichat (4,500 Kyats) and the Century Egg Salad 1500 Kyats, made their debut on the table— and later in our stomachs. Although, they were served in miniature sizes contrasting with the price, the dishes were average without us having to complain about anything. For a second time, I would like to stress more about the potato curry and we recommend you order seconds.The fish paste dip, according to my Burmese counterpart, was, “The best Nga Pi I’ve ever tasted.” The Carp Mote Ti (2,500 Kyats), which must have silently crept onto our table was savory, light, refreshing and with cilantro. The broth had actual sautéed fish chunks in it and they tasted like—I never thought I’d have to say this but—chicken. It was different from the usual Mote Ti, which are most of the time heavy in MSG and fish sauce.

It isn’t our proudest achievement, but we actually had more than 6 servings of rice combined and our curries were depleting. So, we did what any other food reviewer might do, which was to order another dish—the Beef with Nga Pichat (5,500 Kyats). However, it wasn’t as good as we expected it to be. With the richness of the beef and heavy taste of the fish paste, it was too overpowering.

Overall, Nga Pichat is a place that deserves to be visited often. May it be for lunch or a big family feast, it does its price range justice.

There are three levels of spiciness, all of which are guaranteed to taste good. So pop in sometimes, and let your Nga Pi saga continues..

Adress : Address: No. 572, Corner of Lann Thit Street and Strand Road, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon Tel: 09 965 069934 Hours: Mon - Fri10:30am - 8:30pm, Sat - Sun 10:30am - 9:00pm

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THE RITZ RESTAURANT OPENING PHOTO BY MARK FERNANDO

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 6th to 12th June 2019 Dark Phoenix Dark Phoenix is a 2019 American superhero film. It is the twelfth installment in the X-Men film series and final installment in the main X-Men series. In Dark Phoenix, the X-Men must face the full power of the Phoenix after a mission goes wrong.

Nay Pyi Taw Cinema, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cinemas Sein Gay Har, Mingalar Cinemas North Oakkalapa, Mingalar Cinemas Tamwe, Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class

Aladdin A kindhearted street urchin and a power hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

Nay Pyi Taw Cinema, Shae Saung Cinema, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class

Godzilla : King of the Monsters The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan and his ultimate nemesis, the three headed King Ghidorah.

Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Taw Cinema

Lady Boy (Myanmar) Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Ko Pout. Starring : Pyay T Oo, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Khin Hlaing and Ei Chaw Po. Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Mingalar Sein Gay Har, Mingalar North Okkalapa, Mingalar Tamwe, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar

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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Prime Rib

10% off total bill (Note: 15% for mm bankers club members..it will be available on every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday..from 11am to 3pm) ? Urban Asia Center, 47th Street, Maharbandoola Road, Botahtaung Township Phone - 09 264 655 551

The Marina Indian Restaurant

10% off total bill

? No 63, Taw Win Road, Dagon Township.

Phone-09 970 550055

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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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