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    Burma Love

    4.1 (2k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Megan M.

    First time trying tea leaf salad and wow, I'm definitely going to be craving this flavor for a while. It was super unique and refreshing. The coconut rice was also incredibly fragrant and paired perfectly with the pork belly!

    Daryl N.

    Came in on a Sunday night just before Christmas and had only a short wait before being seated. While we waited, we checked out the holiday décor -- a subtle but beautiful Christmas centerpiece right at the entrance and tasteful decorations throughout. The lighting was low but not dark, giving the place a cozy, relaxed vibe. We were seated near the entry and host stand, given menus right away, and told our server would be with us shortly. While we waited, we browsed the cocktail list first. Our waitress arrived within a few minutes and was fantastic -- friendly, knowledgeable, and honest. If she didn't know an answer, she checked with the bar or kitchen and came back quickly. We ordered a Kipling Elixir and another cocktail (can't remember the name), and both arrived within about 5-10 minutes. They were excellent: balanced, flavorful, and not overly sweet. The Kipling Elixir especially stood out with its bright acidity, zesty notes, and herbal kick from the rosemary. For food, we ordered the Coconut Chicken Soup and the Mohinga stew. The coconut soup was silky, savory, and had just the right amount of spice. The Mohinga was hearty and comforting with a great balance of umami, acidity, and richness. Both dishes were delicious and surprisingly filling. Overall, this was a warm, flavorful, and memorable experience. Great service, great cocktails, and standout dishes. I'd definitely come back and would recommend it to anyone looking to surprise their palate with something unique and satisfying.

    Pumpkin Pork Stew Spicy Noodles
    Alicia T.

    My partner and I stumbled into Burma Love at 4:45 and were seated straight away! The staff were courteous and attentive. It was "Golden Hour" which means half off ALL drinks! That's a deal! I ordered the U Aung San and it was EXQUISITE. My partner liked her lychee martini. Of course we ordered the tea leaf salad, everyone knows you MUST and it did not disappoint. We also ordered the pork and pumpkin stew was had great flavor but way too much pork (which there had been a lot more pumpkin). The spicy noodles were just so so, but the side of coconut rice we got was perfect. Place is cute and clean and I'll be back for golden hour but may just stick with the salad and appetizers and drinks!

    Shrimp and Eggplant With Garlic Sauce
    Eden C.

    So packed! Definitely make a reservation-- even with one, we had to wait about 15-20mins to be seated. The interior is beautiful though, a great spot for friends, coworkers, or even family. The food was all solid. I loved the spice levels on everything; dishes were well balanced and flavorful. My personal favorites were the COCONUT RICE (SO unexpectedly good omg), green beans, and the eggplant with shrimp. The spicy and crispy chicken was like an upscale take on orange chicken, and everything was very good, but not amazing. Drinks were also yummy, but my favorite was the jackfruit mocktail. I think it was because we had a party of 6, but 20% gratuity was automatically applied, which is high for auto-tip.... overall, a good spot, but a bit pricey and busy for me personally.

    Yih R.

    Consistently good quality, good vibes, and cute cocktails, and nice people can be found here. We absolutely had a blast here. The place is cute and chic; the food here is amazing; and people here are nice. Will be back.

    Dried-Fried String Beans
    Tiffany T.

    Vegan food at Burma Love! To start, we shared Burma Love's "Homemade Yellow Bean Tofu," a group favorite and the star of my meal. We also shared the "Vegetarian Samusas", aka Burmese Samosas, which are tasty, savory pastries filled with spiced tofu and peas. For my main, I shared the "Burma Love Mint Tofu". A dish of cubed tofu, tossed in a sauce made with soy sauce, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and mint. The Dried Fried String Beans were also a favorite of the group, and something I would absolutely order again. The green beans are pan-fried and tossed with a garlic, soy, and chili sauce, then topped with chili flakes and fried onions. My cocktail of choice was called "Peacock's Dream" a mix of Japanese Whiskey, aquafaba, lemon, beet syrup, Amaro Ciociaro, and rose petals. The foam in this cocktail used to be made from egg white, but is now made with aquafaba- the starchy liquid from cooked chickpeas! Find the full review and more on my blog!

    Tea Leaf Salad, chicken curry, Platha & Dip, green beans, spicy chicken
    Vic S.

    Great Burmese spot in the Mint Plaza. The space has a clean, modern feel and the service is good without being stuffy. I believe They're part of the same restaurant group as Burma Superstar, which at this point is basically an SF institution, the food here holds its own in terms of quality, presentation, and flavor. I've eaten here a few times, most recently as takeout, and everything traveled surprisingly well. Packaging was thoughtful and nothing showed up soggy or leaking, which already earns points. We ordered the tea leaf salad, which in my opinion is the ultimate litmus test for any Burmese restaurant. This one absolutely delivered. The tea leaves are deeply savory and slightly funky in the best way, balanced by crunchy nuts, crisp greens, and bright pops of acidity. even the most veggie-averse person at our table was fighting for the last bite. This is def a non negotiable order. We also tried the stir-fried green beans, chicken curry, and paratha. The green beans were nicely blistered and garlicky, with enough wok hei to keep things interesting. The chicken curry was comforting and aromatic, with tender pieces of chicken and a sauce that was rich without being heavy. The paratha was flaky, warm and perfect for scooping up every last bit of curry. The spicy fried chicken was the one miss for me. It wasn't bad, just a little underwhelming considering how strong everything else was and it leaned more Americanized Chinese rather than Burmese

    Bernard G.

    Excellent food and our waitress is a true professional way better than others. She is the Burma Love Ambassador!! She made great recommendations and made us feel at home. One caution. The noise level is really high. But the food is great.

    Banana Toffee Dessert with ice cream
    Annika D.

    As someone who has never tried Burmese food, this was such a lovely first time! The server helped us choose drinks we would like and was very knowledgeable on food choices. Ambiance was cozy and inviting. Couldn't go wrong with any of the drinks - peacock's dream is tasty and beautiful, pictured here. I recommend trying the Tea Leaf Salad, and we enjoyed the tofu, shrimp, and chicken. The tastes are reminiscent of Indian and Thai curries but with its own yummy twist. Dessert was epic if you like banana coconut toffee flavors. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town!

    Dev R.

    Unique flavors and spice. Soup is a must try. Warm service and nice ambiance for more casual or formal dinners. One of the best Burmese options in San Francisco, absolutely worth a try.

    Shrimp on the left & eggplant on the right. Coconut right was delicious!
    Alesia i.

    Went for lunch around 1. Had eggplant w/coconut rice & shrimp w/jasmine rice. Both meals came w tea leaf salad & 2 veggie samosas. Great deal for lunch & a good portion.

    Claudy C.

    We came with a group of 4. We ordered a lot of items off the menu. Everything was shareable. The food was really. I loved the string beans. I mention this because usually other places don't season them well. The service was fast. Our server checked on us often. The place was busy but our food came out fast. Definitely will be going back.

    fiery lamb, garlic noodles
    Linda Y.

    Overrated and overpriced imo - the main thing Burma Love has going for it is its name and the ambiance (mood lighting + spacious and comfy inside). There are many better Burmese spots in the city though -- this one feels more fusion than anything. I came here during a week night and got the platha and dip, fiery lamb, garlic noodles, and some coconut rice to share for two. The best bite was the platha -- it was buttery and chewy, with a slight crisp and the curry sauce was tasty (although there was just one small piece of chicken in it). The fiery lamb was way too sweet (and spicy) for me personally, it drowned out the flavor of the meat. And the garlic noodles was not garlicky enough -and the flat egg noodle was too slick with oil but also mostly buttery... kind of odd. Overall a cute spot but is pricy for what you get.

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    What is the corking fee?

    Hi E H., Thank you for your question! Yes, we do. We have a $20 corkage fee.… Read more

    Is there outdoor seating?

    The Valencia St location does not have outdoor seating, but the downtown location does.

    Is Burma Love offering reservations at this time?

    Hi Gab, Thank you for your question! We are accepting reservations through Yelp.… Read more

    Why did they get rid of the dessert plata? That was a must-have on every trip 😭

    Is the meat you all use halal?

    I have no idea, I'm sure you could all them and ask.

    Is it busy at 5:30 PM on a Friday or Saturday? We have kids with us so they eat early.

    It will probably be okay. Maybe just call them and ask what the wait is around 5:00 so that you will have an idea if you need to get there a bit earlier.

    Do you use peanut oil?

    I've never asked about peanut oil specifically but I have a severe peanut allergy and, personally, I have not had an issue eating here. Just be sure to let your server know!

    Do they have hot tea?

    Yes! They actually have an impressive hot tea selection with both caffeinated and herbal (not caffeinated) options.

    Is it crazy busy and noisy on a Friday night? Long wait to get in?

    Yes and yes, though of all the places in SF that have a following, this is one I'd say is most worth putting up with the crowds for. We live close by and frequent this place more than any other.… Read more

    Are there gluten free options or dishes that can be made gluten free?

    Celiac sufferer here! I always get the tea leaf salad they're so famous for (always gf, there is a vegetarian or a non vegetarian version with shrimp flakes) and their wok tossed broccoli + steamed rice. The wok tossed broccoli is amazing.

    Hi there, Do you guys serve vegan food as well? And are we able to make an reservation?

    No on the reservation, yes on vegan options. I'm vegan and GF and I always get the vegetarian tea leaf salad with the wok tossed broccoli. Both are unreal delicious!

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    Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

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    4.7(188 reviews)
    1.2 miLower Nob Hill
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    This place has risen in the ranks of my fave cocktail bars in SF. Recently tried to go to Elements…read moreonly to discover it was closed or at least closed to additional patrons 45 minutes before closing so made our way to a couple other bars instead, including Blind Pig. It takes a lot for me to consider a return visit to a cocktail bar. Most of the time, I just begrudgingly go along with my friends to a mediocre bar, but Blind Pig is a place I would enthusiastically return to again and again. I first got the namesake cocktail: Blind Pig. It was incredibly well-balanced, and the flame presentation upon arrival was an epic mini show. Later during last call, I decided to risk it all and roll the dice to order from the secret menu. I rolled a 5, which got me a wine & Japanese beer concoction with Sichuan peppercorn. Totally feel like this cocktail was made for me, as I rep the 川渝 region. The drink was strong, but that made it all the better. Can't wait to come again and explore more of the menu behind the password-protected iykyk entrance.

    Hot Take: Weeknights are better than weekends for going out…read more Chill, less of a crowd, a locals vibe, and to avoid amateur hour. I'm personally over (and too old) dealing with sloppy drunks spilling drinks on you, getting pushed around in a crowd or end up in a middle of a brawl Blind Pig is that perfect spot, well at least on a weeknight: chill, low-key, and moody. And, most importantly comfy seating AND solid AZN inspired craft cocktails ($18-$19). Cocktails with black sesame, taro, pandan, mapo tofu, tea, and hot pot flavors? YAS! D R I N K S * Hot & Sour: Tanqueray Gin w/ Iichiko shochu, aloe, rose, hot pot paste, basil, citrus, peychaud's ($18 x2) The sichuan hot pot inspired cocktail was silky smooth from the milk-washed gin, nicely balanced - sweet (but not too sweet) and sour with a subtle málà numbing spice. Stiff yet easy to drink. The manager/bartender, Leo was awesome with great hospitality. Background lounge-y music is not too loud so you can yap and catch-up with friends. Overall, Blind Pig is a great place to unwind after work or start the night off. If it's too tamed for you, you can always go next door to XEX to make bad decisions - no judgement cuz we've all been there! ;) O T H E R I N F O * Walk-in only. PW to enter is on IG. * Blind Pig originally opened in Chinatown in a larger space but they're now in a more intimate space on Polk. * Blind Pig is under Mins Group (Sushi Sato, Sushi Hon, The Roll, The Buoy, Dento Piano Cafe, Dragon Horse, and more.) * No snacks/food but plenty of food options within walking distance.

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    1.5 miUnion Square
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    My wife & I visited SF for the 1st time & stayed at Hotel Emblem next door. We noticed so many…read morepeople coming in to this place we decided to look it up & see what the fuss was about. Seeing that it was named one of the top 50 best bars in North American, we had to check it out! We came in a Thursday night in mid-April about 9:45 PM. They have security outside thar checks IDs & also manages the queue in case the bar gets too crowded. We had no issues getting in, but there were zero indoor seats available - both the bar & table seating. Thankfully, they have a really cozy & well-lit patio area. The waitress let us know that even the outdoor patio has table-side service, so we made ourselves comfortable on the outdoor bench & within seconds she had brought us waters & cocktail menus. Weather outside was really nice, so I'm glad we actually sat outside. Each cocktail is $20, which definitely is a little steep, but I think the creativity, quality, & prestige of being named a top 50 bar supports the price. Each part of the menu is organized by liquor ie whiskey, vodka, brandy, gin, etc. We tried 4 drinks total. I only took menu photos of the pages we ordered from but they have a lot more selections. We ordered the Kung Fu Pandan, Silky Street, Rice Rice Baby, & Tropical Gangsta. We had some favorites over others, but all were very well crafted! The drinks came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. The only hiccup was our final drink took quite a while. Turns out the ticket machine malfunctioned & deleted orders put in & caused a back-up. The waitress was so apologetic & ended up comp-ing 2 drinks, which she definitely didn't have to but it speaks volumes to the high standards they hold themselves to & their customer service. Overall, highly highly recommend checking this place out for a fun night out or post-dinner treat! Glad we made the decision to stop in!

    The cocktails here are always so tasty. I love the vast menu and the Asian influence on their…read moredrinks. Street parking but can walk from the Ferry building or other bart stops with enough resolve lol. Bathrooms - 2 single occupant bathrooms in the back. Always clean and big spaces. Service - friendly and attentive. They kept the drinks and water going consistently! Make sure to bring your physical id! They check at the front~

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