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Burma Place

4.5 (567 reviews)
ModerateBurmese, Salad, Seafood
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Javier B.

Burmese food North county Rancho Bernardo Parking available Amex accepted Restroom inside Vegetarian and vegan options Can ask for more spice Friendly service Fast service

Shan Tofu Red Curry
Isaac W.

Very, Very Happy to have discovered this place !! Where else are you going to find food from Myanmar? It's hard to describe the dishes because the cuisine is distinct, but it reminds me a little of Malaysian, Laotian, Thai, and maybe even some Vietnamese. All three of the dishes I got were delicious but I was most surprised by the Red Curry Shan Tofu. It tastes nothing like Thai Red Curry, definitely its own thing. Service and ambiance were great , but go there for the food. If you want to try something new, this place is perfect. I haven't been this excited since the first time I had Laotian food.

Tea Leaf Salad, Eggplant Garlic with Beef, side of rice
Jill W.

If you've never had Burmese food, you should try it! This was my first time eating at this place, and it did not disappoint. I was craving the fermented tea salad. The tea gives the dressing a very distinct and delicious flavor. Then they add several yummy toppings over the lettuce. I wanted an entree too, so I ended up with the eggplant garlic with beef, and a side of rice. It was so good. I took it to-go and the staff was very nice. The place looked clean and they have tables outside. Unfortunately, no one else was in there. I hope I was just earlier than the dinner crowd, because this place is good, and I want them to stay open.

Eggplant Garlic
Cin-Yee S.

Excellent food and service - a real gem in Rancho Bernardo! My favorite meal in the area when I last visited, these well-executed Burmese dishes are made and served with love and pride. Fiery beef tofu and coconut curry chicken soup were standout versions of dishes I've had many times.

Daniel L.

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

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Jose H.

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.

Some sort of noodle with chicken.
George +.

Good food, not a lot of selection on the menu which generally makes for better quality. I'm generally pretty selective but everything we had was very good quality. Service was not so great, It wasn't crowded (less than 4 tables) and service could be better. The three or four ladies were more interested in their own conversations than customers (my reason for 4 stars). The pineapple fried rice had three pieces of pineapple . Now the tofu salad was a great combo with tofu, and shredded cabbage which makes for a very interesting texture. We will definitely be going back.

Chicken curry and Pumpkin Stew Chicken
Canary H.

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!

Garlic Noodles
Emily H.

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!

Susie T.

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!

Basil Lemongrass Chicken
Kim V.

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!

Garlic Noodles
Sai Geetha K.

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!

Samosa salad
Debby L.

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!

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Do they have gluten free items?

They have rice noodles in some dishes and I bet they could exchange rice noodles for egg noodles in other choices. They also have several dishes which are protein forward and at least one lettuce wrap meal

Do they have beer/wine, or is it water and sweet drinks?

Yes, they do have a limited choice of beer and wines on the menu, although we have never ordered any of their offerings. Since we live close by, we normally just have a drink before we go for dinner.

Can you dine in or is it just take out?

They have dine in!

Are there good vegan (not just vegetarian) options on the menu?

Yes there is

Is the "coconut noodles soup" the same as ohn no kauk swe?

Hi Pete, ohn no kauk swe is chicken coconut soup. Enjoy!

Does this place have the classic dish, Mohinga?

Did not see that on menu, but they are opening a new Ventana soon on the property.

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