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    4.5 (127 reviews)
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    Kris N.

    *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.

    I ordered nan gyi thoke from DoorDash and but look what is that? Is this called nan gyi toke? Don't they know what is nan gyi thoke and what is coconut noodles? That's very bad.

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    Liann A.

    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.

    Makena L.

    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.

    Tea Burmese Tealeaf Salad
    A A.

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

    Crunchy, fresh, and delicious tea leaf salad! Don't skip the lime. Fresh homemade cooking, and the owner is incredibly kind

    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.

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    Fei C.

    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!

    Menu (1/2) as of 8/17/25
    Winston L.

    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!

    Jennifer T.

    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!

    Soe is a great chef and made us feel so welcomed.

    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

    Egg Curry with Vegetables
    Natalia B.

    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.

    Pratha served with chicken curry potato
    Kathy L.

    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.

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    Darrell Z.

    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!

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

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    Mingalaba

    3.8(2.8k reviews)
    10.8 mi
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    Established in 2008
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    This was literally the most delicious of this kind of food I've ever had, and at rather reasonable…read moreprices! They have a lot of the same dishes you see at American 'Chinese' restaurants but it was cooked and spiced so well as to put it in a completely different category. I visited on a Friday night with my older parents. We were seated after just a few minutes, and the hostess was very courteous with updates. The coconut chicken soup was amazing, very creamy! Rainbow chicken was also very savory. I'd highly recommend the House Special Noodle. Noodles seemed to melt in your mouth, for lack of a better phrase. Just delicious. The staff and even the customers really went above and beyond in terms of courtesy and politeness, too. My mom had recently had a major surgery that required her to use a walker. Everyone was very helpful and kind.

    Check your bill carefully before adding a tip…read more We were a party of three having a regular lunch, and gratuity was automatically added to our bill. No one mentioned it to us. I have absolutely no issue with tipping. What I have an issue with is quietly adding gratuity to a three-person lunch bill without clearly telling the customer. Had I not carefully reviewed the bill, it would have been very easy to add another tip on top of the gratuity already charged. What makes this even stranger is that I have dined here with my husband before and this never happened. This time, without him, gratuity was added automatically. I don't know why we were treated differently, and I won't speculate about the reason--but the inconsistency made me extremely uncomfortable. If automatic gratuity for a party of three is Mingalaba's standard policy, it should be clearly disclosed and consistently applied. If it isn't, then I think customers deserve an explanation for why it was added to our bill. Ladies, especially--check your bill before you tip.

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    Burma Superstar

    4.2(8k reviews)
    5.3 mi•Inner Richmond
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Discounts available

    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.

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    4.3(419 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    I was visiting my friend in the Bay Area in January, and Burmese food is a little more available…read morehere than San Diego so I wanted to give it a try. This was a great introduction! The service was quick and friendly, and ambiance was homey! We got the garlic noodles (which I think might be more of an Asian fusion thing that is popular in the Bay Area), which I enjoyed. There seemed like there was minced crispy fried garlic on top of the noodles. We also had the pumpkin curry, which I have had before in homemade Southeast Asian food, but my friend hadn't seen that before on menus. I love savory pumpkin dishes and I'm glad they had it on the menu. I had also wanted to try a tea leaf salad--this is a touch bitter, but I really liked the balance of textures with some crispiness from the peanuts. I'm hoping they reopen soon!

    Highly recommended my out friends who are regulars here. Came here for lunch and was greeted by the…read moreOwner, Tommy. We were given complimentary tea, ordered Fried Tofu for appetizers, White Fungus Salad, Coconut Chicken Soup, Fiery Spicy Catfish, and a side of Coconut Rice for our party of 4. We didn't wait long for our food, we could tell from its aroma that we were in for a treat (food was delicious)! The sweetness of the coconut rice complemented the heat of the Fiery Spicy Catfish. The portion size of the White Fungus Salad and Coconut Chicken soup big enough for all 4 of us to share. The friend tofu was crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. Tommy was very hospitable! He even gave us complimentary ice cream because our friends took us here. Found out that he may be relocating his restaurant soon (by Dec 2025) as the Mercedez Benz dealership beside them would like to expand which means that MB would take over the building space his restaurant is currently occupying. Very clean restaurant, make sure to stop by soon whenever in the Westborough area!

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    Mandalay Restaurant  - Burmese Restaurant San Francisco

    Mandalay Restaurant

    4.1(2.7k reviews)
    5.5 mi•Inner Richmond
    •$$
    40 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    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.

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    Burma Bay Cafe

    4.4(308 reviews)
    33.6 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    My group recently had a wonderful dinner at Burma Bay Cafe!…read more We arrived around around 7 PM on a Sunday evening and they were slammed with several large parties. The staff were SO nice and offered to set up a table for us in their back room. They were so kind and accomodating, which we were grateful for because we were starving and the food looked delicious! We ordered a tea leaf salad, Burmese shrimp and beef, and the Nan Gyi Thoke noodles. The food arrived soon after ordering and we were treated to a proper Burmese feast! I loved the crunchy textures of the tea leaf salad, and the shrimp and beef were deliciously spicy. The noodles were also great - the boiled egg was cooked perfectly. The portion size was generous - this was plenty of food for four people! Most imporantly, service was outstanding! Thank you for making our group feel welcomed on an insanely busy evening. :)

    Came to Burma Bay Cafe for dinner with friends and had a great meal!…read more Located off Warm Spring Blvd, Burma Bay Cafe took over the old Ho Chow building. The inside has tons of seating available and bright natural lighting. We came on a weeknight during their happy hour (!!), which is 20% off appetizers every week night between 3-6pm. Our party of three ordered mainly apps, and only deviated off that section to try their tea leaf salad :P Fried tofu - crisp and light Coconut chicken with palatha - sweeter curry, loved the flakiness and thicc-ness of the paratha Lamb curry with palatha - hearty curry sauce Salt and pepper chicken - dino nugget-esque with a nice crunch and perfect seasoning and didn't actually need the dipping sauce it comes with. Note: the dipping sauce does contain fish Chicken lettuce cups - fine taste, no notes Veg samosas - fine also, basic Tea leaf salad - ordered for the health and textural crunch. So delicious Service was good. Our waitress was very informative in each dish and also quite attentive with refiling waters. Overall, great meal and would love to return to try their mains.

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    Burma Love - SF Restaurant Week 2024

    Burma Love

    4.1(2k reviews)
    4.9 mi•Mission
    •$$
    Full bar
    Gluten-free friendly

    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!

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    24.3 mi
    •$$

    3.7 stars. Nice looking place with an extensive menu including meat as well as vegan options and a…read morefull bar. The food was decent but it seemed more geared toward non-Asian palates. We've had more authentic Burmese cuisine in SF but this is fine for Palo Alto. Service was good and attentive. We had: Salt and pepper tofu Palata with vegetarian curry 6 piece samosas (good) Tea leaf salad (disappointing) Fiery tofu and vegetables Eggplant and Garlic (good) Jasmine rice Coconut rice Garlic noodles, bbq pork Chicken Home style fried rice (ok) Lamb Kebat (good) Lamb wok fried with tofu Steamed vegetables (mostly cabbage with sliced carrots & broccoli) Beef curry (good tender chunks of beef but the curry didn't taste like curry). Cocktail drinks are pretty good but just know that some drinks are small for the price. The best drink is the coconut one with coconut rum. We had mango ice cream for dessert which was a very generous portion but the ice cream was on the icy side and not as creamy as I hoped. It tasted decently good though.

    If I could give 0 stars, I would…read more I ordered takeout consisting of garlic noodles with pork substituted for chicken (and paid almost $3 extra for the substitution), basil chili chicken, and mango chicken. Unfortunately, there were problems with every dish: 1. Extremely small portions: The basil chicken and mango chicken portions were ridiculously small. Around 80% of the container was just onions, and the containers were only about 70% full. For the price, this is unacceptable. 2. Almost no chicken in the garlic noodles: The garlic noodles had literally only two tiny pieces of chicken. I cannot believe I paid almost $3 extra to substitute pork with chicken and received basically no chicken at all. 3. Unbelievably salty: Both the garlic noodles and basil chicken were so salty that they were inedible. I had to rinse them with water five times, and then re-cook them myself just to make them edible. I've never had to do this with takeout before. The food wasn't just disappointing in terms of flavor and portion size--the biggest issue is that it feels like the restaurant is being extremely stingy while still charging fairly high prices. Poor portions, excessive salt, and very little meat. Definitely not worth the price, and I would not order from here again.

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    Kyain Kyain - Closeup of tea leaf salad

    Kyain Kyain

    4.2(486 reviews)
    26.6 mi
    •$$

    Only a few minutes from my house, but honestly feels like stepping back into a simpler time. Like…read morewhen you're little and walking into a cozy little kitchen-type place with your family. You walk in hungry and leave happy and satisfied. The food is seriously so good. Their roasted garlic noodles (you can get it dry or as a soup) are amazing, and the chicken curry is another favorite. Everything tastes fresh and you can actually taste the ingredients, not just the seasoning. The dining area is small, quaint, and has such a cozy feel. The service is always warm and welcoming. One of those hidden gems that just feels special. Great food, affordable prices, and a place you'll want to keep coming back to.

    Food here is great! But there are other things that stop me from coming back…read more I've tried most of the curries and a good amount of appetizers and other dishes. My favorite is the coconut curry chicken noodle soup! As amazing as delicious as the food was, a lot of it is pretty oily, esp the curries. I've had to scoop out spoonfuls of oil. Or when I take home left overs, I will put it in the fridge for the oil/fat to solidify and then scoop it out. Tealeaf salad is one of my favorite salads of all time but, it is a hit or miss - sometimes it's on point but a few times have been too salty. Over the years, it has gotten painfully expensive for the portion sizes they serve. Some dishes even cost more, but sides were taken out. You basically are paying more for your dish, but for less food than before the price increase. Tealeaf salad is now a whomping $17!!! In the 3 years I've been coming here, there have been 2-3 price increases. As much as I loved coming here, sadly, I do not think that it is worth it anymore.

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    Kyain Kyain - Inside seating. About 9 tables of 4 seats.

    Inside seating. About 9 tables of 4 seats.

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    Burma Silver Star - burmese - Updated September 2026

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