Is your family in America so annoying that you had to come all the way to Yangon to enjoy a Thanksgiving in peace? Did you cave to problematic social conventions long after all your normie friends made Thanksgiving plans without you? Are you terrible at cooking?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then the following list of Thanksgiving dinner specials may be exactly what you need to keep your lonely soul warm this crisp Yangon autumn.
CAFE DEL SeOUL
What: A four-course meal including little amuse-bouches and hot cross buns; grilled sea bass as an appetizer; a main course of either roasted beef, roasted chicken, or a slow-cooked pork chop; and either lava cake or strawberry mousse for dessert, and tea or coffee. Guests also get a glass of wine, or a full bottle for parties above five people.
When: Nov. 23 and 24
Where: 24/1 Pyay Road, 7 Mile, Mayangone Township
Reserve: Call 09971993711 or email info@cafedelseoul.com
Price: K48,000 per adult, K28,000 per child under 12
Best part: No turkey (if you despise turkey)
More info: Facebook
Nourish Cafe
What: A vegan Thanksgiving dinner including a nut and lentil roast, roast veggies, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and more. Oh, and free-flow “cheeky” drinks.
When: Nov. 24, 6-9pm
Where: 36/38, Alan Pya Pagoda St.
Reserve: Email nourishyangon@gmail.com or pay by credit card here.
Price: K30,000
Best part: Vegan. Oh, and free-flow “cheeky” drinks.
More info: Facebook
Thai Express
What: Thanksgiving buffet
When: Nov. 25, 5-10pm
Where: 134 Aung Zaya Street, Yankin Township
Reserve: Call 09442110990 or 09964110990
Price: K16,500
Best part: Element of surprise
More info: Myanmore
57Below Catering
What: Roasted turkey | sage-union stuffing | roasted pumpkin & chestnut soup | bread rolls | green salad & vinaigrette | French beans | giblet gravy | cranberry-orange sauce | roasted potatoes | maple glazed sweet potatoes | pumpkin pie | whipped cream | Including service staff, full setup, plateware, and cutlery at your home or office.
When: Nov. 24, before 11pm
Where: As you like
Reserve: Call 09793620811 or email info@57below.com
Price: US$50 per person
Best part: Location
More info: Yangon Life
Pun Hlaing Thanksgiving
What: See menu above
When: Nov. 23
Where: Horizons Restaurant, Pun Hlaing Golf Estate
Reserve: Call 09793620811 or email info@57below.com
Price: K30,000 per person, free for children under 5
Best part: Casear salad
More info: Yangon Life
Union Bar & Grill
What: “Our delicious four-course menu starts with a selection of Dried Fruits & Nuts to enjoy along side ‘Its a Big Pumpkin Charlie Brown’ – a cocktail made with Jim Beam, Homemade Pumpkin Syrup, and Angostura Bitters that has been specially created for the occasion by our favorite American, Jen Queen. This is followed by a Spiced Pumpkin Soup, Roast Turkey with all the ‘fixins’ and, of course, our classic Pecan Pie with Whipped Cream to finish.”
When: Nov. 23, 6-11pm
Where: 42 Strand Road
Reserve: Email nikki@57below.com
Price: K45,000
Best part: It’s sold out
More info: Facebook
Did we miss your Thanksgiving dinner deal? Let us know at yangon@coconuts.co.
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