This might genuinely be the best salad in the Bay Area. The green tea leaf salad is ridiculous. Everything is incredibly fresh and crunchy, with cabbage as the base and this perfect combination of fermented tea leaves, tomatoes, peanuts, crispy bits, lime, and all these salty, savory, umami flavors. Every bite has something going on. Crunchy, tangy, salty, fresh, slightly funky, and insanely flavorful. Nothing feels heavy or overdressed, and the cabbage keeps the whole thing crisp from beginning to end. I don't normally get excited enough about a salad to write a review about it, but this one deserves it. Absolutely phenomenal. Order the green tea leaf salad. read more

Parking can be a challenge during dinner time. We managed to get a spot two blocks away. We got there at 5ish and we were the only customers there. We ordered the Tea Leaf Salad, Shrimp Okra Curry, and Pan Tay Noodles. They have a good recipe for those items...like homecooking. The server was polite and welcoming. Also, the restaurant is casual and clean. read more

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Crunchy, fresh, and absolutely delicious tea leaf salad! A wonderful mix of flavors in every bite. Don't forget to squeeze the lime; it brings everything together. Fresh homemade cooking, and the owner is incredibly kind! He made us feel at home. He shared that the tea leaf salad is just like his mom and grandma made it. read more

Burma Silver Star - Crunchy, fresh, and delicious tea leaf salad! Don't skip the lime. Fresh homemade cooking, and the owner is incredibly kind - Burmese Near Me - Daly City, California

*Note: TDLR at the end of the review Coconut Chicken Soup: 8/10 The noodles, aromatics, and toppings come in a separate plate. The broth itself comes in a bowl with small pieces of chicken. The broth was nice and rich. You can really taste the coconut milk and the curry isn't too strong. It's not a clear broth and has little bit of texture which I think is really interesting. They also bring you chili powder and soy sauce if you would like to add any. It's a good soup, but not mind blowing. For $17-$18, I like a little more meat in my dishes, but just personal preference! Service: 8/10 Sorta had to get their attention to order, but the server checked up on me and was quick with any requests I had. They were friendly, but nothing spectacular. Ambiance: 8/10 Super spacious and clean. It's nicely decorated and has amble seating. I arrived an hour before closing (which is totally my fault) and I felt a bit rushed the entire time. TDLR: Coconut Chicken Soup is great especially on a cold night, but not a lot of meat. Tad on the pricier side. Portion is great though. Service is good and restaurant is clean and spacious. read more

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Nice and quiet Burmese restaurant located at the top of the hill in Daly City, there is some street parking and it might be hard to find parking in the neighborhood. It's a nice spot to have dinner and catch up with friends, service is good you either get hot tea or water. And it's not too busy. We got their tea leaf salad, coconut chicken noodle soup, chicken and potato curry with roti, and pan fried egg noodle with chicken (reminded me of Filipino pancit). The portions were pretty good and the food was fresh. I wasn't that big of a fan of their tea leaf salad. It was nice and spacious inside too and we didn't feel rushed. read more

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Food is delicious, service is fine. Ambiance is just ok. Portion sizes are quite small. read more

Burma Silver Star - Tea Burmese Tealeaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - Daly City, California

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Went on a Thursday at 7:30pm, the place had plenty of seating. We were serviced immediately and given insightful recommendations about what the signature dishes were. I enjoyed the roti, and the chicken slid right off the bone. The tea leaf salad was also pretty good. Interior is clean and spacious. read more

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Went to Burma Silver Star with a Burmese friend. Let me start with my friends comment: this is one of the most authentic Burmese food he has tasted in a while! (That's pretty high commendation). We ordered tea leaves salad, burmese tea, samosa, lamb stew and balala (?sticky rice desert) The food taste awesome. It was just the service is a bit slow as it looks like a mom and pop family shop. There are plenty of seating inside and on street parking. Highly recommend! read more

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Always delicious, always friendly. Perfect Saturday night takeout. Garlic noodles & shrimp, spicy curry with okra read more

Burma Superstar? Nah, the true Burmese Star is here! We ate a variety of dishes, including two of their specials: Shan Noodles and Mandalay Noodles. The specials are on their Facebook page, "Burma Silver Star Restaurant (Little Yangon)". Everything was delicious, with some flavors that were indescribable. Some highlights were the Burmese Mango Pickle Salad and the two specials. Stellar service too, the waitress gave great recs and was very attentive. The hospitable owner/chef also chatted with us about the restaurant and opened the door for us when we were done eating. Don't let the nondescript exterior fool you, RUN don't walk to this amazing family-owned restaurant! read more

Burma Silver Star - Menu (1/2) as of 8/17/25 - Burmese Near Me - Daly City, California

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My friend and I arrived at 10am and both ordered the Burmese Fish Chowder Soup from the breakfast menu. We wanted to have breakfast/brunch since we're going hiking afterwards and the price is cheaper for breakfast. Only $10.99 instead of around $15 during lunch. It's a good deal for breakfast since it was a good portion size despite having very few pieces of fish. The one on the plate is sliced fish ball and no bones. A few small pieces in the soup but soup was very yummy so I drank all of it. It is not spicy which I prefer. There is also vermicelli noodles on the plate that we added to the soup, sliced egg, and crispy toppings. No tea leaf salad on the breakfast menu though and they only provide wooden disposable chopsticks instead of the real ones. Service is ok since waitress asked if we want water or tea but didn't mention tea is not complimentary like at some Chinese restaurants until I asked for clarification. A lot of interesting decorations. There is 1 co-ed restroom. Meter parking outside but we got lucky and parked at a broken meter! read more

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I found Burma Silver Star via ChatGPT and I am so glad I did. We celebrated my daughter's 16th birthday last night with over 20 family and friends and Burma Silver Star was the perfect location. The staff as warm, welcoming, accommodating, and full of joy. It felt like being at grandma's house. We felt at home and were treated with care. As a group with vegetarian, vegans, and food allergies they did an amazing job of assuring everyone could eat. The food was fresh, flavorful and so filling. Thank you all for the excellent service. We will be back. If you are considering a place for delicious food where you can be completely satisfied and treated with care, this is the place. Shout out to the owner Soe. He came out and greeted everyone in my family to show his appreciation for us supporting his business. This made me remember why I love The Bay. This is what old school Bay Area culture felt like. So glad to be able to tap into that good energy read more

Burma Silver Star - Soe is a great chef and made us feel so welcomed. - Burmese Near Me - Daly City, California

My new favorite place for comfort food. I ordered the coconut chicken noodle soup which was creamy and savory. There were hearty chucks of chicken and noodles in the soup along with a few sides. The noddles come separately with sides which you add to your broth. Very large portion that you can easily share. My partner ordered the egg curry and vegetables. Which came in a delicious curry sauce and had okra. He also ordered a side of coconut rice which had a slight sweetness to it. Every bite was so delectable. He devoured the whole dish. The owner gave us complimentary samosa which were very delightful. Amazing spices mixed in mashed potatoes. I would recommend them. Such a lovely place with lots of seating inside. The owner and wait staff are very friendly and you can tell this is a wonderful place to come and enjoy food with family and friends. We couldn't get enough of our food and were even more thrilled to get a chance to speak to the owner and hear his stories about living in Burma. Such a sweet and kind individual who honestly loves his family and his restaurant. read more

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I would say 4 stars is generous--definitely somewhere in between a 3.5 & 4 in terms of food--dependent on what you order. Service was good & attentive. We got there around noon just before the lunch rush and it was empty. Within a short window the tables started filling up. They have a great variety of foods, curries, rice & noodle dishes. We ordered the tealeaf salad, chicken curry potatoes with pratha & home style fried rice. Everything we ordered had good flavor but there were a few observations--the tealeaf salad was delicious, however, I thought it was too salty and too much citrus or fish sauce--there was quite a tang...my entire party agreed with me. Despite that, I still consider the salad to be quite tasty. Next came the curry chicken & pratha. I loved the flaky doughy pancake. The curry had good flavor too, however, the sauce was a little thin, as in watery--not watered down. I was hoping for something with a creamier consistency. The fried rice was very delicious, it was served with a scrambled egg on top--this was probably my favorite of all the dishes we ordered. If you're near Top of the Hill Daly City, it's worth checking out. They're not far from the intersection of John Daly and Mission. read more

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Ordered pan fried egg noodle from Uber Eats. The size portion is decent,and the taste is almost exactly what the Burmese style egg fried noodle should be, and oily, the only thing missing from this dish is Wok charr smell. Everything is good, next time will order less oil for Stirfried egg noodle. read more

Got the Pan Fried Egg Noodle (4/5 stars) , Spicy Crispy Chicken 2/5, Tuna Salad 2/5, and Rice Pan to go. Egg noodles were fine. Nothing special, but decent. Tuna salad and spicy crispy chicken were nearly flavorless despite having spicy in the name of one. Waitstaff and host were great. Very friendly (5/5). Ambiance is fine 3/5. Typical. read more

Our family favorite food even come every time we still love it very much this is the best Burmese food near us love it read more

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Highly highly recommend Burma Silver Star Restaurant in Daly City! Visiting family in SF and happened to choose this restaurant out of the many Burmese places around, and very glad we did. Whether you are in Daly City itself or coming from the city, it's just a short drive away. For us, it was as short a drive from where we are in SF as it is to visit other neighborhoods actually in SF. Parking was easy to find with plenty around the corner. The restaurant was very clean and the owner was super welcoming and friendly, and shared a lot of interesting info about Burma and Burmese cuisine. Hot, fresh tea was plentiful and extremely welcome on a chilly, foggy evening. The food was amazing, too. We shared a Tealeaf Salad, Samosa (4pcs), Chicken Curry Potatoes with Pratha, and Faluda for dessert. Their tea leaf salad was a great and especially fresh rendition, with well-balanced flavors and awesome crunch. It's hard to go wrong with samosas, and these were particularly good; piping hot and crispy with a perfectly seasoned filling. The curry was a new dish for us and we loved it. Mild yet flavorful, and supremely comforting. The paratha were, of course, buttery and addictive. The dessert was another new dish for us and we weren't sure how we'd feel about the rose, but we ended up loving it. The rose was the perfect amount, not heavy-handed at all, and the whole thing was kind of like a Burmese halo-halo; all in all, very fun to eat. Don't normally leave restaurant reviews but had to for this one. Cannot say enough good things and definitely recommend Burma Silver Star Restaurant! read more

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TD;DR ---- 3/5 stars. I've had better Burmese food, whether restaurant fare or someone's home-cooked meals. Not bad, just not good enough for me to come back anytime soon. The FOOD ---- 1. Burmese Coconut Chicken Soup: Good portion, enough for four people to divide into small bowls equally to share. More watery texture than I would like; flavor also needs to be stronger. 2. Khouk Swe Thoke (Noodle Salad): Good, strong flavor; was tasty. Where was the strength in flavor in some of the other dishes? 3. Tea Leaf Salad: I liked that they used cabbage instead of lettuce. Tasty. 4. Chicken Curry Potatoes with Pratha: This was extremely disappointing. For a dish that is served with pratha, you the expectation would be that there is enough sauce to pair it with . The chicken was dry and lacked stronger flavors, and the amount of curry sauce felt like it was just a small amount of natural juices that came out of the chicken and whatever spices it was cooked in. (I looked at photos by other reviewers after our experience and we had less sauce than they did.) Felt more like chicken curry leftovers than a dish I would want to eat again. Pratha was also not crispy. Sauce to Pratha ratio was way off. The SETTING ---- Open, spacious. Service was a little on the slower side. The VERDICT -- Given the generous reviews left by others, I do wonder if they were having an off-night or if the food just wasn't to my liking. The other members of the party agreed that this was not close to the best Burmese food they've had either. To top it off, it was disappointing that they didn't have a Burmese staple dish (Mohinga) available that day. read more

Burma Silver Star - Burmese Tealeaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - Daly City, California

Ordered slow cooked curry chicken, tender but taste like boiled with no flavour tea leaf salad same price as burma superstar but doesn't taste good Paratha is bland too Food is bland, extremely disappointing Definitely not 4.6 rating, can only be 3 or less ! Still cost $50 read more

Decided to meet up with a friend here for dinner. They open at 5pm and I got there right at opening. I was greeted upon walking by the chef, only said hello and the rest of the night we were served by what looked like his son? little kid, nice kid Good hospitality but I wasn't too impressed with the food. It didn't taste fresh and it wasn't hot enough...it was just warm. The restaurant looked clean and the decor is cute. 1st try here but it's not something i'd try again. i'll def give other Burma restaurants a try. This is not a bad review.... definitely give this place a try and judge for yourself read more

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Fantastic place. They have really authentic Burmese food. Particularly enjoyed the fish masala with okra and eggplant as well as spicy fish. Chicken noodles were very good as well. read more

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS I really enjoyed my dining experience tonight, I came here on a Wednesday night with my husband and mom, and we were greeted right away with owner So. Who is so incredibly hospitable! Welcomed us with warm tea from Burma and gave us recommendations on what to order as well. We ordered the tea leaf salad, lamb curry, and pan tay noodles which were all incredibly delicious! The tea leaf salad is not oily at all compared to other places I've had it and I think some people below complained about the portion sizes but actually I thought it was well portioned. Lamb curry also came with a decent amount of lamb so I didn't think they skimped on the meat. The pan tay noodles reminded me of the Chinese chow mein but spiced a bit differently. It came with this Burma dry chili that I LOVED u must put some on your noodles for extra ummmmf!! Everything tasted so wholesome and home cooked. We then chatted with the owner for a good 15 minutes, where he explained that a lot the raw materials he uses are from Burma because quality is just not the same sourcing from local. Overall, I would 100% come back here and try other dishes! read more

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Service is really nice, I felt personally attended to. I was offered a complementary side of coconut rice and my customized order was happily done. I really enjoyed the local small business vibes. Just spoke with So, the owner and he was happy to cook all our food and gave us a high five when he saw we polished off every dish XD. The interior is recently renovated and gives very clean and homey vibes in the best way. So mentioned he sources most spices and ingredients straight from Burma because it's hard to recreate the authentic flavor here in America. I have to say the chili flakes and the noodles have a distinct flavor I enjoyed that I've never had before. I recommend getting the tea leaf salad :p I'll be back to see what So recommends for us next time, he said he'd have new reccs for us haha. read more

Burma Silver Star - Chill lounge area - Burmese Near Me - Daly City, California

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Eating out felt like eating out for the first time in a long time. We ordered samosa salad, coconut noodles, and fried rice. All dishes were 5 star or more... read more

Terrible meal.. Chicken curry was FILLED with oil , soggy squash, light & dark boned chicken with broken slivers , gray hanging chicken skin ... which tasted "off" .. I couldn't continue eating and actually felt ill due to the abundance of oil and concern of food poisoning .. Very nice staff , although not properly trained.. I should have taken note upon arrival.. the front glass doors are filthy with multiple fingerprints with smudge encrusted handles.. It's unfortunate, I don't enjoy attacking a family run business .. however, people need to be warned. PS.. also, overpriced for quality and quantity .. read more

authentic Burmese cuisine. My orders: Fish Chowder. Coconut Curry Chicken Noodles, Nyan Gee Thoke & Tea Leaf Salad

Let me start with: Service - the staff were very accommodating, attentive and friendly. The ambiance / restaurant itself- it's clean, homey and casual. The food - Simple, Authentic, Healthy, and delicious. Price - Affordable and reasonable. This is such a lovely and worth it local restaurant located in the boundary of Daly City and San Francisco. Will definitely come back. read more

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We came in on a Monday night and were quickly seated. It is a casual, warm ambience. The server greeted us with complimentary tea, which was very kind of him and delicious. We haven't had too much Burmese food before, so some of the items for unfamiliar. The server helped answer our questions, and we got the lamb curry paired with an order of paratha and the pan thay noodles. Both were so delicious and despite being full we couldn't stop eating. Will definitely be back when craving a warm, hearty meal. read more

We just enjoyed a delicious dinner with our family tonight at this gem of a small business. The hospitality is so impressive as the owner and his wife, who run this restaurant, treated us with the utmost kindness and a shower of smiles. The restaurant was clean, brightly lit, and had beautiful framed photographs of Burma. We came for the Mohinga (grilled catfish chowder type noodle soup) and Burmese Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup, specifically as the FIL was craving those two particular dishes, but they were sold out today. My MIL proceeded to order family style and got us the following: Garlic Noodles Beef Curry Salmon Masala with vegetables Faluda And the owners recommended their personal favorites, The Fried Shrimp Salad Pay Tay Noodle Everything came out piping hot and fresh. My MIL, who is a native Burmese, said everything was delicious. She described to us the work needed to make the particular base of many of these dishes requires some real mortar and pestle grinding to achieve the concentration of seasonings and aromatics that give each dish the depth it has. You could really taste the love in every dish and each had their own unique flavor profiles. The portions were generous as it fed our family of five with left overs to take home. My personal favorite was the Pay Tay Noodle, which came recommended by the chef/owner himself. It definitely lived up to the hype. The aromatics had some masala base, but the fried egg brought the dish to another level with creaminess. When it was served the chef also brought out some fresh chili crisp (dry style) to allow for us to modify for spice preference. Everyone really enjoyed the faluda ( Burmese version of a halo halo, with a special touch of fragrance and sweetness from rose syrup). Our family had to get two because there was no way my MIL would share one. I really hope all those considering something new or crave Burmese, come by and check out Burma Silver Star. We will definitely be back! read more

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The location is convenient to my neighborhood and parking is easy (there's a municipal lot a block away that's available to the public after 6, if street parking happens to be hard, but we also saw a lot of turnover on the metered spots out front during our meal, so take a turn or two around the block if needed). The food was very good, though they were out of some items on our visit. I am familiar with and partial to the flavor profile of the coconut chicken noodle soup, though I've only ever had it before at other Burmese restaurants as a noodle dish (nan pia/gyi dok) with the coconut chicken curry as a sauce. The pickled mango salad was new to me; a little too salty for my taste but my spouse loved it. We also ordered a lamb curry with coconut rice. This is a great flavor combo but I found the lamb a little tough. They didn't seem to have beverages besides tea and water (when we asked for a beer they said "oh we don't have beer" and did not offer any other options or a drink menu), but we saw another table had beer, one bottle had a paper bag around it so I'm guessing they brought it in themselves. Not sure if they were friends of the restaurant or if that's allowed for anyone. I'll come back because it's so close to me and the owner and server were both friendly, but it does seem slightly pricey for a place in Daly City (considering both other Burmese restaurants in San Francisco, and the price points for the neighboring restaurants and bars in other categories). read more

My friend and I tried Burma Silver Star for the first time and really enjoyed it! We ordered the Mohinga and the shrimp curry with vegetables and white rice. The portions are great for one person to have their own dish, but if you're thinking about doing family style, I'd recommend ordering a few extra plates to share. The food itself was delicious and felt like such a comforting meal. Our server was very kind, and what really stood out was that the owner came out several times to personally greet us and check in. It was such a sweet, personable touch, especially since it was our first time dining there. We love supporting small businesses, and it makes all the difference when the owners take the time to connect with guests. I'll definitely be back! read more

Service was great. I have to say it was definitely more of a homey feel compared some of the Burmese places I have had in the city. They gave great suggestions. I tried the tea leaf salad which was crunchy and delicious. The coconut rice was so creamy and amazing and I hate coconut. The pan fried rice noodle was delicious. Although I will try the egg noodles next time. The biggest thing is that we ordered salmon curry with vegetables. Their curry was delicious and had an interesting sour component. The best thing was that I thought I didn't like okra. I tried it and actually it was fresh and crunchy!!!! I will definitely come again. I want to try a spicy dish and a soup.... And I can't believe I'm saying this.... I really want more coconut rice. The decor is nice! I wish I knew about their lack of wine though. read more

The food was OK at Burma Silver Star. I had their "Pan fried" egg noodle $16. This dish was very saucy with a oyster/soy gravy and not crispy. Not enough wok flavor. The noodles were the ones you find at a Chinese hot food take-out and tasted the same. The saving grace for this dish was the little side of pickled onions. It added some Burmese flavor to an otherwise boring dish. I was the only customer at 11:30 am and service was excellent. read more

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Full disclosure I live across the street. I've been here a few times now and I live the tea leaf salad. What I love more is the people that run this place. Always a pleasant interaction. One of those places you go to and feel genuine warmth. I believe it's family run because there's no way you get that kind of service from people just showing up for a check. The lamb curry? 5 stars. The fried rice? 5 stars. The tea leaf salad? 11 stars out of 5. Love this place's read more

Food is very good! Had my family over for a quick meal. Turns out the meal was very long because we kept ordering more and more. The owner and the wait staffs are fabulous humble people. The place is well lit and with all the decoration the place feels majestic. Highly recommend people to try this place. read more

Tried the Mohinga, Pan Tay Noodle, and Tea Leaf salad, i love all 3 of them. Tea Leaf salad is very flavorful. just a warning that the green pepper can be spicy/hot, make sure to ask them put on the side so you can mix/eat at your own discretion. some reviews complained about the portion i thought it's perfect for me and my wife as an appetitzer. Mohinga, as advertised, is very flavorful as well (everything here is flavorful). by its look it might not look very appealing, but it is very good. most pics i've seen here only showed the soup, but there's actually another plate with noodle/vermecelli , crispy chip/peanut thing, various spices where you can add into the soup ... again warning that the dark red spicy can be a bit spicy, so add them at your own discretion. Pan Tay Noodle at first glance is just like your average Chinese Dry Stir Fry Chicken Noodle, but it's a LOT more (wait for it....) FLAVORFUL (sorry for lack of vocabulary) and it's very moist (not dry)... again, watch out for the red spice and mix the right amount at your own discretion. the food overall are authentic (i think, even though i've never been to Burma) as everyone work here seems to be Burmese, and they are VERY friendly. whole place is also decorated very nice and cozy. and definitely a lot more flavorful than many other Burmese restraurants i've been to. it's located near SF/Daly City border and a pretty quiet neighborhood. plenty of street parking another warning, if you have a weak stomach and never/rarely tried this type of food, it might complain, but IMO it's worth it. read more

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Great food, excellent service, and nice atmosphere. Food tasted delicious and fresh. Servers recommendations were helpful and did not disappoint. Owner was very welcoming and attentive to guests. Overall a great experience. We will definitely be coming back soon. read more

To go food, very authentic since my family cook Burma food. I would go there again to try other dishes! Tasty and quality items. read more

Humble, Homemade, Reasonable on Pocket!! I have to start off by saying their food is simple, fresh and delicious!! I ordered Samosa Salad, Chicken Potato Curry with Parata and Faluda. We have been struggling to find a decent Burmese place in Bay area. Most are hyped, overpriced and some are plain terrible tbh but I am so happy to find this spot!! I like my food medium to spicy and dessert on the lower sweet side. I mentioned while ordering and it was really taken into consideration! Chicken had fresh chili as i asked for and Faluda was amazing!!!!! It was just right amount of sweet but delicious!!!!! Spacious clean layout. Can find paid parking outside if you're lucky or park in the lot a block away. It was such a lovely meal!! Love that kids were also helping out in kitchen. More love for you guys. I will definitely be going back!! Maybe to try their Egg Curry with vegetables and Faluda ofcourse thank you. read more

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