I have never had Burmese food before and this is the only place I've found in all of southern California, all of California for that matter. What an impression it had made on me. Their vegetarian menu is extensive! They have so many yummy choices! I ended up getting the mango salad, the chili stir fried noodle with beef (i had the chow mein noodle replaced with flat egg noodle), the Burmese sausages, and the star of the show for me, the palata with curry dip, i chose the curry with chicken. The fluffy roti bread was one of the best bread I've had in the same group as naan. This roti bread was savory and soft and chewy and just altogether quite wonderful. The curry it came with was thick and robust in flavor. This appetizer is an absolute delight. I enjoyed the chili stir fried noodles also as the beef was tender, infused with deep flavor and completed this dish. The Burmese sausage lacked in flavor for me. These sausages were on the sweeter side. Just not my flavor profile. I later went to Spicy Lao Kitchen and ordered lao sausages. Now thats a sausage. It was amazing! The mango salad could be infused with more mango flavor. This salad was too light for me and even tasted bitter. All and all I still thoroughly enjoyed the salad. The service was stellar. I had a wonderful conversation with Marlo and she was a joy to be around. The inside is decent sized and plenty of tables. There is more than 1 server so thats nice. Lol. The hours are weird. 11am-230pm and then 4pm-9pm. I saw people coming in at 215pm! I will definitely be making my way here next time! read more

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As the only Burmese restaurant in San Diego, Burma place is solid. I ordered the eggplant in garlic sauce with shrimp, a side of rice, the palata appetizer, and the pumpkin curry. The eggplant was definitely the star. It was cooked perfectly to the point that the eggplant melted in your mouth. I asked for a side of chili oil- this is hands down some of the best tasting and spiciest chili I've had in a while! It paired so well with the sweetness of the pumpkin curry. Two entrees were enough for my friend and I to go home full, with leftovers. I'm already thinking about my next visit! read more

Sad to say... we tried Burma Place to-go for the first time in a while tonight and were shocked by how much the quality dropped. No complaints at all about the service, it's always great and the staff are always very friendly and kind. Our primary complaint is the food. Everything was watery and so much more bland than we remember. Even the comparison photos from our first review to now are so different. The mango chicken was probably the worst thing we ordered tonight. It just tasted like cooked chicken in salty, watery broth. None of the flavor stuck. It was gross to the point we barely touched it and tossed it out. Hoping it was just a one-off night and willing to try again... Maybe it's the fact that we came in around 8pm and it was near closing? But if that's what the food tastes like now we may not be coming back. Really disappointed and honestly upset about what might be happening here. Food to a restaurant is everything. If you lose the food, you lose the people. We had such an amazing experience the first few times we came here and losing this place would be a huge loss to the community. read more

No disappointment for all the dishes I had tried over the 4 times I have been here. Love the Heavy taste with unique Burmese flavor. Will definitely keep coming back to try all their menu items read more

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The rainbow salad or tea leaf salad are a must order to start your meal! Everything on their menu is flavorful, as there hasn't been anything I've tried that wasn't excellent. They have friendly and quick service. Usually there are a few tables that are empty so no need to wait on a weeknight. I'm happy to see that they have more customers than before. This place is a hidden gem! read more

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If I could I only somehow let you smell this place through my writing. Burma Place is amazing. One a kind gem. Simply delicious. I've visited numerous, typically after consuming a couple of glasses of wine at a nearby winery. The staff is always great, friendly and attentive. Happy to make recommendations if needed; especially if it's your first time dining there. Some of my go to's the Paratha with chicken curry, coconut rice, tea leaf salad there are a couple pork and chicken dishes (pictures are posted with actual names) that are really good. Highly recommend Burma Place. Thank you for being in Rancho Bernardo! read more

Decent spot with very cheerful and friendly staff. Their energy really stood out and made the visit enjoyable. The food is good, but it didn't feel very authentic. Came here because tea leaf salad was on the menu. It was tasty, but not really a traditional tea leaf salad -- the dressing was made with fermented tea leaves, but otherwise it felt more like a regular salad. Still good though, and I'd order it again. The burmese pork curry was good, but the garlic noodles could have used a lot more garlic. The place is in the middle of a strip mall with plenty of parking. Brightly painted and clean interiors cozy and homey. If you are near it's worth checking out for a quick meal, but not ideal it you're looking for authentic burmese dishes. read more

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I don't know why I don't go here more often! It's so good!! Staff is friendly and efficient, restaurant is clean. We ordered 3 salads plus the sweet and sour fried tofu appetizer and shared all of it. Each salad was so delicious with so much flavor! This place is wonderful. Give it a try! read more

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Authenticity is definitely not on the menu in this place. The service was wonderful and the dishes were fresh, but were they authentically Burmese? No, they were not. The salad was fresh and delicious, but it barely resembled the famous Burmese tea salad. Most of the dishes cater to an audience that does not understand or know, Burmese or Asian food. And that is purely my opinion. The place is busy, so I'm sure the local community thinks that it something very exotic and exciting. We were very disappointed. read more

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My fiancé and I have eaten Burma Place before since his brother loves to eat here; we get catering from time to time so I'm familiar with their food. This will be the first time we've eaten at the restaurant! This place has a busy parking lot considering it shares the lot with numerous business. Come early to find parking! Upon walking in, it showed a clean environment and energetic atmosphere. There were two ladies working the front, with bubbly, energetic personalities that I couldn't help but smile at! They made everyone feel welcome with their friendliness. They knew their reoccurring customers by name and everyone would personally say goodbye to them. It solidified the idea that this place had excellent customer service. We had told them we would sit early, to wait for our friends, and they didn't give it a second thought. I ordered an IPA and my partner had their Singha Beer while we waited. (I took picture of an updated menu.) We ordered a small bite, palata with chicken curry, while we waited. It was perfectly crispy. The curry wasn't spicy and the chicken was fatty! We ate it entirely within 10 minutes. When our friends arrived, we ordered several dishes: garlic eggplant, chicken curry, pumpkin curry, broccoli garlic, Burma chicken, palatas, and coconut rice. I don't think words can describe how delicious everything was. Nothing was too spicy nor overly seasoned. Everything was just right and super savory. The coconut rice was divine and their Burma chicken was crunchy and sweet! We finished the evening with fried bananas and ice cream. It's not every day that food leaves me speechless. I felt comfortable sitting there, enjoying my food, conversing with my loved ones. These ladies truly served well and the food has exceptional quality. I will definitely be back! read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday during lunch. We were able to come during a weekday and arrived around 11:30 so there was plenty of parking and we didn't hit the lunch rush. We opted to sit outside as it was a nice day and the tables are in the shade. After reviewing the menu we got - Tea leaf salad - Pumpkin chicken stew - Burmese Eggplant curry - Coconut brown rice The first time I had tea last salad it was a very memorable experience. Though this wasn't exactly what I remember from the first time, it still is quite tasty and has many lovely textures and flavors. I enjoy the fermented tea leaves and the peanuts added a nice crunch. The pumpkin chicken was a bit sweet, as expected from pumpkin. The chicken was well cooked and the pumpkin was in big chunks. The eggplant was very tasty. The sauce was a good savory flavor and the eggplant was nicely cooked. I can't really say that the coconut rice tasted much different than regular rice so next time I go, I'll probably stick to the regular. Our server was delightful and checked in on us, refilling water and happily answered questions when we asked about another party's selections that we saw through the window. We had a good experience and I can't wait to go back again! read more

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Burma Place is a cozy restaurant tucked away in the heart of Rancho Bernardo. We live close by, so it's our go-to for quick outing. Service is always prompt and friendly. This time we had the garlic noodles - which was mouth wateringly delicious - and a coconut curry noodle dish, which turned out to be a bit underwhelming. Our usual order is garlic eggplant with coconut rice. Their chicken dishes are all very good. Will definitely go back to try other dishes! read more

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Delicious went some friends and we did a salad buffet! We had the famous tea leaf salad, and rainbow salad. Also the samosa salad. Each was unique, crunchy and filled with flavor. We also shared a appetizer of sweet and sour tofu. It was lightly fried and delicious. Since arriving on the scene about 4 years ago, its become a local favorite! Great fast service,,cute place! If you look closel enough you will see reminders of the previous themed restaurant read more

Husband and I love drawing new cuisines and Burmese food was on our list. This place seemed authentic and had good reviews and they were all very true! Food was absolutely phenomenal and portion size was massive. Service was really amusing as well because everyone there was quite friendly and fun. They seem to be talking in a casual, welcoming, fun Vibe to are the guests at the restaurant as well and it just felt like a nice place. Tea Leaf Salad (Dressing on the side) - 10/10 I don't even understand what I tasted here. This was an explosion of flavor and texture! We asked for dressing on the side and they actually gave the whole salad, deconstructed and its portions which I absolutely loved! Husband and I eat pretty healthy so this was perfect because we could customize the amount of toppings we wanted in there. Barely used any dressing but overall this was really a lovely salad and I totally recommend it. Burmese eggplant Curry - 9/10 Another flavor explosion here! Very unique flavor in comparison with curries from Indian or Thai food. Perfectly cooked eggplant and the curry itself was so flavorful. Dried some of that curry powder on its own with some chicken and it was lovely again so I bet the Burmese Chicken Curry would also be amazing. Nan gyi thoke - 11/10 I have not had a noodle dish in so long and especially one that tasted this good! I was a little skeptical about the high calories because it was a coconut curry but man this was an amazing dish! Also didn't feel too heavy because there was a good amount of chicken and noodles and just the right amount of little bit of Curry to hold it all together but not too much. Kebat chicken - 8/10 I know people left a lot of good reviews for this, but it was just okay. Not a wow factor compared to other items. A little strong in flavor. Love the mint taste and how soft the chicken was though! Coconut Rice - 10/10 We got this after so many reviews talked about it, and it's definitely worth trying! Light and fluffy and perfect amount of sweetness from the coconut milk. Really goes well with the curry items. Sweet black sticky Rice - 8.5/10 I was actually surprised that this dish was hot and not cold! Steaming hot sticky rice pudding with cool vanilla ice cream on the side. I think that combination is what made it work because too much of the rice on its own would be a little extra. Husband and I split this and it was a good amount split between two people. Ice cream also had a few slides of oranges underneath which actually went really well with everything. read more

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My friends and I shared these few dishes: Tea Leaf Salad - great with extra lemon and dressing, if you like a bit more tartness Chili Beef - just the right amount of spice Burma Place Noodles - got this with beef Nan Gyi Thoke - my favorite item! Overall super flavorful, love how the dishes have different noodle types! Service was super great and friendly, we loved our server! It was a little warm, but they had fans running. But the food was so good that we didn't mind! read more

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We went there with so much excitement to eat Burmese food but were hugely disappointed. It starts with dirty spoons that we both got!?? If it was either of us we'd be fine but having same for both was questionable. The food was not great, the garlic noodles were having some unpleasant smell and I couldn't even eat 2nd bite. Shan tofu Curry was average. Coconut rice was really good tho! read more

Been wanting to try this spot for a while and finally made it in--so glad I did. Service was great from start to finish, and the food was absolutely delicious. The garlic noodles had the perfect amount of garlic--flavorful without being overwhelming. Loved the flavorof the chicken curry. They weren't stingy with the chicken!. Everything was well-executed, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Was rather surprised and delighted to find such a delicious ethnic restaurant in a strip mall in Rancho Bernardo. Had the unique tea leaf salad, super refreshing, especially on a hot day. I ate far more of it than I thought I would, but there was still enough to take home a good portion. Usually I go to ethnic or small plates restaurants with my family or friends that like to share plates. This time, I went with a friend who did NOT want salad. She had a curry with chicken and loved it. Note on the salad, add a protein if the salad is going to be your meal. I forgot to do that. It would go well with shrimp, tofu or chicken protein. I had the coconut rice as a side and took half of it home. I considered it my desert. Super yummy. The staff were very nice and cheerful. Yelp is saying that I should consider the "ambiance." The ambiance is one of a strip mall restaurant and its restroom. Clean but no real effort made to jazz it up. The tables were well spaced tho, which I appreciated. Noise level was good. You good hear your dining companion and actually have a conversation. Rancho Bernardo is very lucky to have this restaurant. I plan on going back with my husband and a few other people so that I can try more of the dishes. (I did not take pics because there are already pics of the dishes in other reviews.) If you're near this restaurant or even in the Rancho Penasquitos or Carmel Valley area or driving by this area after a day at the Wild Animal Park, stop on by. You won't be disappointed. read more

The curry here is excellent. Has a nice balance of flavors, richness and spice. Also didn't feel too oily either. Definitely recommend a curry dish and noodle dish as well! Very comforting food for the curry and rice lovers out there. Earned my "Would Come Back" stamp haha. Wish I knew of this place sooner! Service is very nice, and waiters are friendly :) Resteraunt is very clean as well. read more

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One of my all-time favorite restaurants in San Diego. I've been here multiple times and every time the food, service (shoutout to Marlo & Cindy) and atmosphere (love those 90s playlists) is excellent. Whether it be a date night, or continually bringing family members here for a special occasion, all the food we've ordered has been delicious from the tea leaf salad (a definite must) to the fish chowder soup and the minty jalapeño chicken/beef, it leaves us craving more. Awesome prices for the large portions, so most of the dishes are family-style sharing. Thanks so much! read more

The service and food is always amazing here. Also, I don't know any other Burmese food in the area. It's such a treat to have this cuisine in San Diego. The meals are super satisfying and it's a good place to bring vegetarians. If you don't know what Burmese food is, to me it's like a mix between Chinese, Thai, and Indian food. I always get the ti leaf salad, pumpkin, curry, and roti, and the sesame beef or chicken. They also have pan fried noodles and other yummy apps. I've never had anything there that wasn't delicious. Everything is so good! It is nowhere close to me but worth the drive. I take my family here when we need a good meal. Highly recommended. read more

Tried the garlic noodles with BBQ pork. We really enjoyed the noodles but did not care for the pork which was a bit fatty. We always order the coconut rice now. The dishes are protein heavy so next time I think we'll also order a vegetable dish. Service was great! There were a lot of regulars there for dinner on a Wednesday. read more

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Divine! Not only was the food top notch, the staff are genuinely friendly and efficient, such a great experience. We devoured the tea leaf salad (I should have ordered another to go for later it was SO good), the eggplant garlic (incredible) and the broccoli garlic, also yum. And all gluten-free! Heaven. Restaurant has easy parking, and is bright and has cheery decor, just right. Lovely all around. read more

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I came in on a Friday around 11:45 AM and had no trouble finding a table. We were greeted right away, and our server was warm, helpful, and had great recommendations. Here's what we tried: *Burmese Sausage: dry and not very flavorful. I wouldn't order this again. *Coconut Rice: unique flavor, not sweet, and honestly great on its own. Also pairs well with other dishes. *Garlic Noodles with Shrimp: cooked well and lighter than expected for a noodle dish. Clean, simple, and enjoyable. *Nan Gyi Thoke: my favorite of the meal. Light despite the coconut curry base, and the flavor stood out in the best way. Overall, everything tasted fresh and never felt heavy or overly salty. I left satisfied without feeling weighed down. Service was excellent, and I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

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Our first visit here and it was for lunch on our weekly old married couple date, and couldn't have been better. We ordered eggplant with chicken, garlic noodles with tofu and spring rolls. Every bite was delightful, the platters were large enough for leftovers, and the prices were fair. This restaurant is located in a strip mall area of Rancho Bernardo, in a restaurant previously serving Greek and Mediterranean foods. They have redecorated, simply but beautifully. It's a comfortable stop, with friendly staff. Parking can be tight, but always available with a short walk. We will definitely keep them on our short list. read more

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Every visit to Burma Palace is a treat. We started with the tea leaf salad - portions are large and we shared it. It's filled with delicious vegetables, crunchy, flavorful and refreshing. The Minty Jalapeno Chicken is a flavor bomb. The unique flavors were such a treat. We had a side of coconut rice - another winner. Our waitress Cindy made helpful suggestions and was very responsive. read more

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WHY WE WENT HERE: - Valentine's Day family dinner - nearby our respective hotels (Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard by Marriott) THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in he plaza off Bernardo Center Dr and Lomica Dr - located in the same plaza as Jack in the Box THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - small seemingly family owned restaurant - clean - nice decor; paintings, lanterns THE MENU: - small bites - salads - soups - noodles - chicken - seafood - vegetarian - pork, beef - rice & sides - desserts WHAT WE ORDERED: - samosas - salt & pepper chicken - tea leaf salad - chili beef noodles - Burma Place chicken - basil lemongrass shrimp - Burmese string bean - Burmese eggplant curry - black pepper pork - jasmine rice THE TASTE: - we loved everything! no leftovers to take home CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm, welcoming, accommodating; knowledgeable of menu and gave suggestions read more

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Hidden but a definite gem. The kinda spot where locals are known and treated like family. We initially were referred by a friend and they did not disappoint. You are immediately met with kindness and a very welcoming feel. The restaurant is not large but decor and vibe is great. It can get a little chilly so def bring a small jacket. The food is all amazing. The server would be more than happy to offer recommendations since the menu is fairly large but the go to would be the tea leaf salad. It's so unique and there's nothing like it. Highly remind trying it. I can't say enough positive things but I tell everyone to go check them out read more

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While this was my first visit to Burma Place, I've had some outstanding Burmese food oversees. We tried the Tea Leaf Salad (while I've had better, this was delicious in its own way, I'd definitely order again), the Nan Gyi Thoke - soft noodles, and chicken in a creamy coconut sauce ( flavorful but I'd try something else next time), Pineapple Fried Rice (very kid friendly), Garlic Eggplant (yummy) and Minty Jalapeño Chicken (very flavorful and mildly spicy). The service was very courteous and prompt. We will definitely be back to try more dishes from their menu. read more

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The tea leaf salad is a must! The crispy lentils add a nice crunchy texture and the dressing is so bright and light. The palata is perfectly toasted and is paired with a flavorful curry packed with tender chicken. The garlic noodles had a subtle garlic taste, but went well with the sauce and onions on the side. Portions are big and definitely shareable!! read more

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It's been a few months last time I ate at Burma Place, I ate here recently and I really like their new menu... the noodle dishes, seafood and veggie selections are delicious. The place is always pleasant ambiance, cheerful and good spacing between tables. The servers are very courteous and friendly. I really enjoyed my lunch. read more

Server was helpful and accommodating. Ordered crispy tofu appetizer, tea leaf salad, pork curry, lemongrass chicken, and stir fried vegetables with tofu. Everything was fabulous! read more

Idk how a restaurant can offer a significant menu and have every single item be better than the last - or how its staff can serve a large group so well, but Burma Place does both, exceptionally. Weather for takeout or dine in, whether alone or with your family or in a group, this is a must anytime you're in or around Rancho Bernardo. read more

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Love love love the tea leaf salad. It is so hard to find Burmese food in SoCal so we make it a point to eat here whenever we pass by. Highly recommend the tea leaf salad (seriously, I can't describe how good it is) and the paratha with chicken curry. Their other items are good, but they just don't compare. The service here is awesome. The food comes out fairly fast and they make sure to check in without being overbearing. The only issue I have is that the AC will malfunction sometimes and it gets pretty uncomfortable. read more

I think this is the only Burmese restaurant in San Diego and nothing will ever beat it! If it's your first time here, I recommend the Palata with Chicken Curry Dip and the Chili Beef. Any dish with curry is a must try! Each dish is so flavorful and perfect to share family style. The workers here are so nice too! I love coming back each time to try something new. read more

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We stopped by Burma Place for lunch and didn't realize they were closing in just 15 minutes. Instead of making us feel like we were imposing, Marlow (who was working that day) was incredibly accommodating. She set us up outside with everything we needed so we could enjoy our meal without feeling rushed. We ordered the Tea Leaf Salad and the Burma Swai--both were absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The food was excellent, but what really stood out was the service. These days, it's rare to find a place that genuinely values its customers, and Marlow made sure we had a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend Burma Place for both the food and the outstanding service. We'll definitely be back read more

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I was actually pleasantly surprised that this place would be delicious. I didn't see many actual Asians eating here but the workers in the back were Asian so it was safe to say the food was good! We ordered the garlic noodles with pork which turned out to be actually cha siu which is even better. However my group didn't think this was very good as it wasn't as flavorful as we would have liked it. It definitely needed 2x the amount of the sauce that was provided. The Burmese fried rice was very unique and delicious. I've never had anything like it and I think they have some type of mung bean in it which is really good and nice flavor and texture. We also ordered the mango chicken and that one was perfect. Perfect balance of sweet and tangy chicken with real mango sauce. We also ordered the coconut noodles with chicken. It's basically similar to khao soi but with rice noodles instead. Good but not enough soup, the noodles absorbed it all really quick. My sister also really wanted the stir fried spicy shrimp and eggplant. Surprisingly it was really good. I don't even like eggplant but they cooked it perfectly. The eggplant was still firm but tender and not mushy. You can tell they flash fried it before stir frying it quickly. Great technique. Overall, id definitely come back and my parents to try it. Ambiance was clean and had the most beautiful dishes. read more

Burma Place - Mango Chicken, Garlic Noodles with pork, Burmese Fried Rice - Burmese Near Me - San Diego, California

I just started working in San Diego and decided to stop by Burma Place for dinner while I was in the field, and I'm so glad I did, this place is a gem! I ordered the garlic noodles with chicken and the samosas, and they were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. The manager Cindy is incredibly kind, and I had such a great experience overall. Amazing service and delicious food read more

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We came here for dinner on Friday expecting a crowd at about 6pm. We were surprised there were only 2 tables left. The others were Reserved. Note: make reservations. We were shown a table about 10mins of wait. Which was very reasonable. Here's what we ordered. Palata with Dip. A fluffy roti served with coconut chicken curry. I love the roti because it was flaky, light but not oily. The coconut curry was tasty, not salty and came with a couple pieces of chicken. This is a small app, to be shared. Mango Salad. We had to search for the mangoes, later realised it was sliced really thin. The finely juliened romaine lettuce, cabbage, wonton chips, cucumbers and pea powder made the entire salad so tasty, I personally loved this dish the most. Fresh, crunchy, light, yummy. Samosas Soup. This soup came with a side of vegetables, in it there's supposed to contain samosas. I didn't get any of the samosas but I didn't care, the soup flavor was good enough for me, so different from other soups I've tasted. I feel it contains some tamarind. So it's mildly sour balanced with a bit of savory. Overall a very memorable dish. Garlic Noodles. It's flat egg noodle tossed with garlic and scallions topped with meat or shrimp or tofu & broccoli. We chose the vegetarian version. I didn't quite like this, it was a tad too oily for me. Basil Lemongrass Swai. Another favorite. Swai stir fried with soy sauce, fish sauce, snap peas, red bel pepper, lemongrass, basil, garlic and chili. Fish was well cooked. Tender and sauce was perfect for rice. Eggplant Garlic Sauce. Eggplant w/jalapenos, topped w/toasted garlic, ginger & scallions. Not my favorite as it's sweet. I would definitely go back to try other dishes. read more

We tried this place a couple of times. It's a small cozy place, and gets pretty busy. Parking was no problem since it was in a Vons mall. The food was something between Thai and Chinese, closer to Thai. Everything we had was delicious: Basil Lemongrass Chicken, Burma House Noodles and Eggplant Chicken. My husband loves spicy food, and was missing some heat and kick since their dishes were pretty mild. Burma House Noodles could use more sauce/flavors, and the amount of the noodles and the meat was disappointing. My favorite was Basil Lemon Chicken. The waitress was friendly and helpful with the menu. They don't have lunch menu or lunch specials. Good alternative to Thai or Chinese to try. read more

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