I love burma superstar! This place is such a classic San Francisco spot. My first few visits were…read moreactually at the Oakland location. I had never had Burmese food before. There are so many amazing dishes but I would really recommend coming with a group and experiencing this spot family style. That's the way to do it. Parking can be tough so it's not a bad idea to take alternative transit options. Also this spot can be super packed at popular dinner and lunch hours like on the weekend. For the salads I highly recommend the tea leaf salad especially if you've never had it before. It's quite unique. The mango salad is quite good too with the unripen mangos so it isn't super sweet. It has a zesty dressing. The rainbow salad is good but it's more like a cold noodle dish and less greens so depends on what you are looking for. The samusa soup is good! The coconut chicken soup and noodle dishes used to be my favorite thing on the menu. But now it's a little to heavy, creamy, and rich for me. I would recommend sharing this one because it's so tasty. I love their coconut rice great with any of their curries or to complement the protein dishes. The garlic noodles don't wow me but they're good and great to go with a meal. The sesame chicken is good and tangy but it is breaded chicken. So depends on if you are up for that. The chili lamb is super good and so is the beef curry. They have a rice dish with chicken and shrimp that is good too. If you are okay with sweet things the mango chicken is good. And then they have some spicy dishes that are good if you like the spice. I don't love their green beans which is sad because I usually like this style of green beans which. They're a little spicy for my taste but maybe that's exactly what you are looking for. Burma superstar is honestly a comfort place for me at this point.

I've been to several other Burma Superstar locations, but unfortunately this one didn't live up to…read moremy past experiences. I came on a Sunday during lunch and was seated immediately, which was great. However, the service felt off from the start. The person at the front didn't greet us warmly and seemed uninterested. Once seated, our server, a young woman, appeared disengaged and not particularly happy to be there. She spoke very softly and seemed annoyed throughout the interaction. The only time she checked on us was about a minute after the food arrived, when everyone had just started serving themselves. After that, she never came back. We ended up waiting quite a while for the check, and the person at the front ended up helping us. As for the food, it was honestly pretty average. I think there are better Burmese options in the Bay Area now. 3/5 - Roti The dipping sauce lacked flavor, and the roti tasted like it wasn't made fresh. It was hard on the outside and arrived about a minute after ordering. 3/5 - Garlic Noodles with Chicken The noodles were thick and somewhat bland. They weren't served very hot, and the chicken was shredded rather than the style I expected. 3/5 - Chicken Basil Stir Fry It was saucy, but the flavors were muted and didn't stand out. Overall, this location felt like it may have been better in the past. Between the disappointing food and forgettable service, it wasn't a memorable experience. I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars and would likely try other Burmese restaurants before returning.

What an absolutely incredible restaurant. The service, the food, and the ambiance were all amazing…read more We got the: Chicken satay Tea leaf salad Mandalay special noodle Volcano beef Green beans Balada Everything was delicious. Really hard to choose a favorite. The inside is decorated in a really vibrant and fun way.

First impressions are so hard to overcome. Mandalay has been my preferred Burmese/Malaysian…read morerestaurant in SF forever. While folks loved to rave about Burma Superstar, I came here for its more homey and community feel. Recently, it looks like they got recognition from James Beard, which changed the population who came here. Since I wanted it to stay around longer, I don't mind. Overall, the food is very good. It has more authentic items like the Burmese Fish Chowder or Tea Leaf salads, as well as Thai and Chinese style Asian food. On warm days you can choose some of the lighter fare and on cold days, there's warm and comforting choices. What soured my last experience was the initial staff. I came in the early evening, with a service dog, and the staff who greeted me was noticeably uncomfortable. They immediately asked if I could sit outside, while gesturing toward the dog. Since it was a cold night, I asked to be seated inside. The staff consulted with 2 other staff members, specifically about the dog, until another staff came to inform me that all inside tables were reserved. The restaurant was half empty. I informed them under ADA, I can't be treated differently due to the dog, but they vehemently insisted there were reservations. Rather than argue, we agreed to be outside in the cold. When I began to sit at one of the outside tables, they insisted I move to another table in the corner. It felt very much like I was being treated differently. After we sat down, the service was quick. I've never had such a fast meal at a sit-down restaurant - we were in/out in 45 minutes. While we were eating, I saw multiple people go in and get seated inside. In fact, for the majority of the time we ate, the people arriving were seated immediately. I could give them the benefit of the doubt that these were all reservations, if I didn't clearly hear their staff ask how many people were in their party. If they had a reservation, why would that question be needed? Further, because we were seated outside, I kept having to be mindful of people walking their pet dogs and potential aggression toward the service dog. This happened multiple times as people were doing their evening dog walks. The sad thing is that I would have considered this place a 5-star rating were it not for the first interaction with staff. The food was great (as always). The service was quick. And despite us being outside, they came and checked in with us many times. First impressions are very hard to overcome, and the feeling of being unwanted never left me as I dined. In hindsight, I really should have just left.

I finally had a chance to eat here when I was in town, and it didn't disappoint! Before getting to…read morethe food, I'd like to praise the staff for being so sweet and welcoming. Also, the record is absolutely stunning--I wish took photos of it! My friends and I shared the platters family style and ordered the tea leaf salad, platha and dip with chicken, ginger chili pork, chicken with fresh mint, and some coconut rice and jasmine rice. We had the tea leaf salad mixed by a staff member table-side, which was nice, and the salad itself was simply delicious. Quite possibly one of my favorite salads I've ever had because of all of the wonderful flavors that pair well with each other. The platha and dip that we ordered with shredded chicken in the dip was addicting! The chicken was beautifully tender and the dip was packed with the flavor! I was blown away by the nice texture of the platha as well! As for the main dishes, the ginger chili pork was cooked perfectly, and the ginger and chilis added a lovely flavor and punch to the dish. My favorite between the main dishes has to go to the chicken with fresh mint. I've never had a dish like this, and it made me speechless. The flavors were bursting out of this dish and the bold mint flavors made it even more tantalizing. Lastly, I only had the coconut rice, but it was perfectly cooked since it was nice and fluffy, and the coconut definitely shone through. I will certainly come back whenever I have the chance to come back to the city!

I'm writing this review as a mom who brought her two kids, ages 10 and 5, here for lunch--and Burma…read moreLove was easily a 10/10 for all of us! For the kids, we ordered the sesame chicken and plain garlic noodles, and they genuinely could not stop raving about the food between bites. My 10-year-old officially declared Burma Love her new favorite restaurant, and of course, her 5-year-old brother immediately had to confirm that he agreed. I ordered the tea leaf salad and samosa soup for myself. The samosa soup was absolutely fabulous--rich, flavorful, and so satisfying--and the tea leaf salad was lovely as well. Everything we ordered was delicious, and finding a restaurant that both I AND my kids are this excited about is always a win. We will absolutely be back. Easily a 10/10!

Delicious Burma food! Of course we had to order their fermented tea leaf salad. It was packed with…read moreflavor and crunch. The waiter recommended the appetizer platter. It was huge and a really good menu item to order when there's a big party. It was a nice way to sample multiple appetizers off the menu too. We each picked a dish and did family style dining. Each dish was special and delicious. We went here on a Saturday for dinner and had reservations for our party of 10. The restaurant was about half full but we were squeezed into a booth upstairs in the back. It was quite hot and stuffy. That's the only downside to our dinner.

Unforgettable! Amazing! There are not enough words, or stars, to describe the great food and…read moreexperience we had at Burma Love in SoMa. We did not even look at a menu, but trusted our server, Oscar, to order for us based on our food preferences and dietary restrictions. Perfect and delicious from the Tea Leaf salad (must have!) to the Mohinga soup (sooooo good), curry beef and mint tofu. Yum!!! Salut to the bartender Lamour for exceptional cocktails - especially the General Aung - smoky old-fashionish. The service was impeccable and well timed. Thank you so much to our server, Oscar!

Incredible sauces were the major theme of our meal!! The garlic noodles and pork belly were…read moreperfectly cooked and we ordered some rice to sop up all of the extra sauce at the bottom of the plates. LOVED IT! Dessert was another big hit with the Thai tea mousse.

Teakwood is my friend's favorite spot in San Francisco, and for good reason! We visited on a…read moreSaturday evening and were seated quickly. As the upscale option from the Burma Food Group, its premium atmosphere is reflected in the decor and vibe. And the food was just exceptional! Crab Curry Spaghetti: A unique fusion of flavors. Delicious. Aged Duck Curry: Rich and absolutely Delicious. Inle Fisherman As a fan of cod, I quickly devoured this dish. Delicious. Tea Leaf Salad: A classic standout that provided a salty crunch, which balanced the creamy sweetness of the curries and the tangy notes of the fish. Delicious !!

Burmese Kitchen is a cozy restaurant offering tasty Burmese favorites. The space is on the smaller…read moresize, with a handful of tables. Another two larger groups 8+ people were there, and they were able to easily accommodate everyone in restaurant. The service was friendly, and definitely not at all rushed! I had never had Burmese food before, but my friend who had been to a couple of Burmese places in the neighborhood said it was a stand out. We ordered the tea leaf salad, the homemade golden tofu curry, and the Roti & Potato curry. We also got a few servings of rice, which wasn't included in the meals. All of the food here was extremely flavorful. I absolutely loved the tea leaf salad. It had a delightful crunchiness to it and the flavor of the dressing was unmatched! I was even more impressed by the golden tofu curry. It the silkiest texture and the flavor was so delicious. I've never had anything like it before, and it's something I'm sad I didn't order more of. The roti was good, but nothing special. Overall, everything is very tasty. However, I'd consider this more of an expensive meal, but worth it for the experience.

Small portions. One beer was $6.95 Signature Tea Leaf salad…read more(small serving on a big plate) $16.95 Combo fried platter with like 6 pieces $17.95 Coconut noodle soup (feeds 2 but was mostly noodles) $16.95 Two people eating came out to $50.00 each. Not cheap, yeah. The place was cozy and quiet, but no sunlight. It didn't take long for the food to be served, which was good.

Asked Chat for a place close by to SF State that has a comforting curry and coconut rice. It…read moresuggested this place. They have an intimate little setting, I was greeted and seated promptly when I arrived. I got Coconut Noodle Soup and side of coconut rice. Both delicious. The coconut rice has pockets of thickness from the coconut cream and that was extra good for some reason. I was curious about the Blue Lychee drink. After asking the table next to me how it tasted, the waiter brought me a sample! The waiter was attentive and checked on me a few times. Great experience. I think their prices are very reasonable as well and that was also attractive.

Yo we walked in here before dinner time on a Saturday. It was dead but filled up REAL fast so look…read moreinto reservations. We got tea leaf salad, the patchra crispy bread dish (CRACK), and samosa soup. And this garlic chicken noodle was SCHMACKIN. There's a lot of seats here but also sick enough to order pickup/delivery. I think if I missed the boat my bad but these might be on those hippie tik toks. FestusEats should go here - shoutout Dubnation ambiance to mark the check Ayy. FIGHT THE POWER

The chef Ahpeng is amazing and makes really authentic cuisine that rivals B-Star and similar. The…read morebest part of this hidden gem is there's no wait and the prices are very reasonable. We tried their very popular: tea leaf solid, samosas, chicken platha and the nan gyi thoke. All were delicious!

Ordered from here and regretted it. I ordered the mango chicken, fiery tofu, and pad thai. I…read morespecifically requested everything spicy. Literally nothing was spicy. The mango chicken barely tasted of anything at all. The fiery tofu was made with an especially firm tofu, so it had about the same texture and flavour as chewing salty crayons. And the pad thai came in a sauce that I could only describe as creamy. Not in a good way. Utterly flavourless. Avoid at all costs.

Excellent food. There were 4 of us. We had braised beef rib…read morecroquettes, corn riblets, tea leaf salad, coconut rice, dungeness crab noodles, laksa, and tea leaf tiramisu. The croquettes were ok, they were a little bland and didn't necessarily taste like braised beef. I did however really enjoyed the sauce they put on it, which was probably a Sriracha mayo. It was also on the corn. The staff were great. We were seated promptly and the waiter was attentive enough. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

I was showing a friend around the highlights of the Inner Richmond, and for the full experience, we…read morehad to stop for Burmese food. I'd heard good things about B Star, and I was able to make a dinner reservation about 20 minutes in advance. We decided to start with the staples - tea leaf salad and platha + dip - and split the laksa for our main course. I was surprised to see laksa on the menu, but we decided to give it a try since we were both in the mood for curry and noodle soup. The platha + dip came out first, and everything about this dish was perfection. The platha was thin, crispy, and oily without being overly greasy, and we both couldn't get enough of the curry sauce served on the side. I liked how the tea leaf salad was served with a generous amount and variety of toppings, although, the salad itself was overly-dressed and soggy as a result. The laksa had good flavor, and the noodles had a nice chewiness. The fried tofu added some crunch, although the shrimp could have used more flavor. While I would definitely come back to B Star just for the platha + dip alone, I would like to try some the other entrees. The cozy restaurant felt right at home in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, and the staff was friendly throughout our visit.

I've only been here once. But the special(name?) rice lowkey blew my mind…read more Had that with the beef rendang which was good and very coconutty. Wasn't the best or most complex rendang I've ever had but still hit the spot. The sambal green beans and okra was crazy good too. Their sambal is very legit. Service was super friendly and quick. Ambiance and decor is what you'd expect from a small neighborhood affordable spot like this.

I have not stepped into this space in almost 40 years. It was a work lunch rotation spot then when…read moreIt was a Chinese restaurant named Yunan Restaurant. It was my favorite for an extremely popular dish now prominent on Irving Street near 12th Avenue, my introduction to their famous staple chicken wings. I continued to periodically get them here until they closed. Fast forward forty years and a friend invited our group here for a birthday lunch on summer Saturday at 12:30 pm. Running late from my morning errands, I arrived shortly after the meal was ordered (Forgive me for possible inaccuracies and incomplete information) since our host ordered seventeen dishes for our party of 12 to feast on family style. Here's a summary of the highlights. Favorites in no particular order: a. Chow Kway Teow (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=OXyh4S0Zwn0zipsVbIfDRw) - flat rice noodle stir-fried with shrimp, Chinese sausage and eggs; this is a classic dish using chow fun as the base and a mix of ingredients. My favorite. b. Basil tofu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=yyuLG6v-DwEePR0j1kArYg) - tofu and shiitake mushroom in basil sauce; I enjoyed the ingredient mix and the sauce made everything balanced. c. Singaporean curry noodles (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=W1xq3h8e0WW7u20WyKJB9w) - glass noodle stir fried in our special curry sauce with shredded chicken; not your typical version as it is glass (as in transparent) noodles, a more slippery texture. This is also wet and made with mushroom slices. My 2nd favorite. d. Sambal okra (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=a5na569KcDG96eS9q_kHVg) - Wok fried okra with spicy sambal sauce; I enjoy the texture of okra though it's an acquired taste. The spice level was perfect for me, medium with a lean towards spicier. The other notable dish is the Hainan chicken rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=hCAhsBqrYfSFKP1mKg7Sjg), steamed chicken served with rice cooked in broth and ginger. It came with three sauces, a special soy sauce, garlic ginger sauce, and a bright red chili sauce. It was well made though I wished the rice was more fragrant. The restaurant was empty aside from our party when I walked in at 12:45 pm for several diners came in as our meal progressed. The two young ladies who tended to our party were efficient in removing empty plates and refilling our water glasses. In reading other reviews, the chili dungeness crab seems to be a popular dish. Maybe on my next visit.