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    Burmatown

    4.7 (998 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM
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    Burmatown Bao 4.85674 stars
    Jen C.

    After our trip to SF, we stopped in Corte Madera to rest before heading out to Clear Lake. With the restaurant conveniently located near our hotel, we decided to give it a try. Despite the Friday night chaos (seriously, where did all these hungry people come from?), we scored a table faster than you can say 'table for four!' We went full family-style and ordered enough food to feed a small army: Crispy Angel Wings - sweet, spicy, finger-lickin' good, and frankly, slightly addictive. If there's a rehab for wings, sign me up. BBQ Pork Garlic Noodles - so packed with garlic you might ward off vampires for a week. (Worth it!) Braised Beef Short Ribs - the coconut tomato curry was so good it could probably solve world peace. Or at least a hangry meltdown. Burmatown Bao - the kids inhaled these little taco-bun hybrids before we could even steal a bite. Blink and you'll miss them! Our waitress was a total rockstar--friendly, fast, and somehow able to remember our complicated order without writing it down. Superpowers? Maybe. No regrets, no complaints. Just happy bellies, a lingering craving for more wings, and a unanimous family decision: we'd come back in a heartbeat... if we're ever in Corte Madera again!

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    Ella W.

    Growing up eating Burmese food at home, I rarely go out for it because nothing ever compares to homemade. That's why I was pleasantly surprised by Burma Town. The flavors were authentic and flavorful without being overly Americanized. The pork curry was absolutely delicious and is definitely a must-order. I also got the tea leaf salad and immediately wished I had ordered the large because you can never have enough tea leaf salad. The palata was a great starter -- flaky, warm, and exactly what you'd want. The miso black cod was another standout. The broth it was simmered in was incredibly flavorful, and the fish was perfectly cooked. The garlic noodles were also done really well with the right noodles and great flavor -- honestly better than some places known specifically for garlic noodles. And of course, the coconut rice is always worth ordering. We skipped dessert since nothing really stood out, but I would love to see them add more traditional Burmese desserts like faluda in the future. Parking wasn't too difficult, especially if you circle around the back neighborhood area. The wait was reasonable, the outdoor patio seating was nice, and the service was attentive throughout the meal. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when craving Burmese food.

    Coconut mochi cake with lychee ice cream
    Kristine K.

    I have been a regular here from when I first moved to Corte Madera in 2014, and will keep coming back for the loving hospitality, delicious food, and elegant ambiance from the owners Jenny (mother) & Jennifer (daughter), and their dedicated team. Jenny often comes out from the kitchen to say hi to guests, and when I am lucky enough to talk to her I tell her that her food is like a hug. Tonight I actually got a real hug from her! My favorites are the vegetarian samosas, chicken coconut curry, garlic noodles, pork curry, and chili green beans, but I love everything on the menu. I appreciate that there are options for vegetarians, gluten-free, and vegan friends I have brought here over the years, and no matter what I order I always leave content and comforted. Recommended to come early (I usually aim for 5-5:30pm) to avoid the wait, as it's popular every day they're open!

    Platha & Dip
    Michele L.

    Burmatown looked pretty good from the Yelp pictures I've seen. The rating was high with a good amount of reviews, all the Michelin / Top Restaurant stickers displayed on the window indicated that it was good, and they had a waitlist going on a little past 5PM on a Saturday! I didn't realize this place was so popular, but thankfully, we only waited around 15 mins before we got an indoor booth seat. They had plenty of tables indoors and a sizable outdoor area for seating. For our table of four, we decided to do family style and share everything. We got: 1) Tea Leaf Salad (L). Very nicely flavored, but not overly saucy. There was a sizable amount of romaine lettuce used as the base and a lot of different toppings. I saw some tomatoes, jalapenos, fried garlic, and a lot of different seeds/nuts which added lots of different crunchy texture. Definitely recommend getting this one as a refreshing appetizer. 2) Burmatown Bao x 2. One with Korean ribeye bao and one ginger chicken bao. This was a bit of a let down. The buns weren't particularly warm to touch nor were they fluffy and it just didn't have that pillowy, soft chew you get with freshly steamed baos. The filling was okay. I shared the ginger chicken and there was nice ginger flavor to it overall. 3) Platha & Dip. This one was a little unusual as we thought the bread would be thinner and a little more crispy. There was flakey layers, but the Platha bites were as thick as my phone. I still liked the flavor and flakiness, but I think we all just expected something lighter. The curry dip that it came with was pretty light though. 4) Mushroom Medley Garlic Noodles. I don't usually opt for garlic noodles, but I expected garlic noodles to taste more garlicky and these noodles weren't really hitting that flavor profile. The noodles were softer than I'd like it to be (not al dente enough imo) and I feel like they really skimped on the mushrooms. A little more bland than I expected for garlic noodles. 5) Crispy Angel Wings. Now these were not bad. I like that they gave both drumsticks and wings so it pleases both drumstick lovers and wing lovers as well. Sauce was pretty sticky and thick, so it coated the skins of the wings nicely. Wings stayed crispy despite being covered in sauce. I just wish they gave more for that price point. 6) Traditional Burmese Coconut Cake. This came with a side of peach ice cream (I'm guessing the flavor based off taste since it wasn't indicated), some whip cream, and some strawberries. It's nice that they cut it in four pieces already for even sharing. It was light, fluffy, and slightly warm. Kinda reminds me of a lighter pound cake or a spin off of a banana bread. It was sweet and yummy. Aside from food, service was pretty good. The tea leaves were mixed thoroughly for us. We had plenty of water refills and there were occasional check-ins. It was a nice place to try out.

    Shrimp Bao
    Brantly C.

    10/10 experience here, absolutely delicious food and you can feel the love & care the whole staff has in the service, the food, and overall atmosphere of the restaurant!

    Tea Leaf Salad.  One of the best ones I've ever had here!
    John H.

    I forgot to put a review here after eating here several times. I work in Sausalito so it's not too far and I've brought coworkers here to eat. The food is very good. I've had the tea leaf salad and BBQ pork garlic noodles. I sadly can no longer eat red meat but the BBQ pork was delicious and the garlic noodles were not overly greasy. I forgot to also include that the tea leaf salad here is one of the best I've had! My coworker that I brought there last year had never had Burmese food and I had her try the Tea Leaf Salad (my personal favourite) and she loved it and insisted that was the best salad she's ever had. We're from the South so our palette is different, lol. This place also has a lot of fusion dishes and is very friendly to vegans and vegetarians. This is very important for me due to dietary restrictions. The restaurant was very clean, the decoration was cute and the owner's daughter was incredibly kind. She told us that her mother's recipes were used for the restaurant. I'll be bringing my partner and other friends here when we have time. The only issue is the parking. Parking is insanely frustrating in this area but this place is worth it. Just carpool together and go! The owner's daughter also has a really good memory since we couldn't come back for several months and she still remembered us and our request for ube cheesecake, lol. Edit: Oops, I meant original owner's daughter. I'm not sure if she's the owner now or her mom. Either way, the food is great and service is always kind. It feels especially kind when owners of the business are passionate about their food and encourage their customers! I found the pictures and uploaded them (oops, it was from 2024 not last year too).

    Shrimp & Pork Dumplings
    Martin P.

    We had to wait for a while to get a table for 3 on a Friday night. We were told 30-40 mins, but the wait ended up being just over an hour. Nonetheless, our expectations were high. We ordered a bunch of things: - Shrimp and pork dumplings - 4/5. 6 dumplings in soy sauce. Lukewarm temperature. - Bbq pork garlic noodles - 4/5. The pork was flavorful, with the garlic noodles having a slightly sweet taste. Again disappointed with the dish being lukewarm when served. - Bao - 4/5. We got 2; beef and shrimp. - Tea leaf salad - 5/5. Hit the spot with the flavors and textures - Miso cod - 5/5. Complex flavors and delicious and well cooked cod. - Thai tea panna cota - 2/5. Disappointed with this one.

    This is a dessert they brought out from my mom's birthday. I think this is there... Coconut Tapioca Pudding.
    Matt C.

    I meant to write this review last weekend. This is one of those places that I will never forget! I will definitely have to go back again and soon!!! The food was so good and the service was excellent!!! This place was packed when we got there. Yet, every single server and one of the owners was at our table. At one point or another. Excellent customer service!!! The prices are super reasonable. Especially when you look at somewhere like Burma Superstar! I love the food there, but this is even better!!! Which I never thought I would say. Their Tea Leaf Salad... was so good!!! if you've never had it... I would highly recommend trying it! It won't be at all like what you think it'll be. Just make sure to read all the ingredients. Since there are nuts in it. We ordered the Thai Basil Shrimp Stir Fry. Our waiter Max, recommended that we get rid of the green beans and get mixed vegetables instead. Which was such a good suggestion!!! The mixed vegetables were a perfect blend. So dang delicious!!! Especially since we already ordered... the Chili Garlic Green Beans. That would've just been overkill on green beans! These green beans were crisp and delicious!!! Yum!!! We ordered... the Mushroom Medley Garlic Noodles. These were so good!!! They're even better than the next day! Sense of absorb of all the flavor of the mushrooms and garlic. So amazingly delicious!!! definitely one of my favorite dishes! We ordered... the Coconut Chicken Curry with Squash. I wasn't as impressed with this dish. Only because it doesn't have a very strong curry flavor. It definitely tasted better the next day! Even the squash tasted better than the next day. Since it absorbed more of the curry flavor. I don't think I would've ordered this dish again. Yet, I'm sure they have so many other great dishes to order. Their Manuel selection is better than most Burmese restaurants. They had a few dishes I've never had before. Shout out to one of the owners... Jennifer! She was super nice and provided excellent service! We told her that it was our mom's birthday recently. She was so sweet and brought out dessert for my mom. Without us even asking. They even had the staff singing happy birthday to my mom. It was such a great experience!!! This is definitely up there... in my top five favorite places to eat! I think it earned my #2 favorite place to eat! This is definitely somewhere you will want to check out! Just keep in mind they get very busy. The outdoor seating is amazing, but it gets packed really quick. They get a lot of takeout orders. Yet as busy as they get. I would definitely say it's worth eating there. Just for the experience and the overall great service!

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    Maxine L.

    I've never had Burmese food before and this was an amazing first experience. We came on a Friday night at like 5ish. Parking wasn't too bad, was able to find street parking a block away. The place itself was maybe half full? We were immediately greeted and sat. We chose to sit inside and the ambiance is a bit on the darker side but the sun coming in from the open front kept it feeling bright and open. We ordered the tea leaf salad, chicken wings, samosas, kanpachi crudo, and bbq pork garlic noodles. Tea leaf salad first was delicious. Super bright and acidic but also umami from the super strong fish sauce. I loved the variety of texture as well. Chicken wings were also really good. Crunchy but also saucy. Juicy and straight off the stove. Samosas were crispy and the sweet chili sauce was the best dipping sauce choice. Kanpachi crudo was from the special menu and that was also really yummy. There were slices of peaches and avocado layered on the fish, which surprisingly went together really well. Fish was super fresh too. Bbq garlic noodles were absolutely the bomb. Noodles were perfectly squishy and chewy, the flavor was so addicting, and the bits of bbq pork were tender and flavorful. The portion size is also great. For dessert, we got the mango coconut tapioca dessert. It had actual bits of coconut and came with ube ice cream and whipped cream. That was good too, but hard to mess that up haha Service throughout the meal was really good! It definitely started getting busy throughout our meal, but that didn't slow the attentive service. Our server also graciously helped us pick the best things from the menu when we were being indecisive lol Overall, amazing experience! Coming from the east bay, this is worth the bridge toll to visit!

    Danielle M.

    Came here for my friend's birthday dinner a couple months back. We had a party of about ten people, and were accommodated to sit in the center tables upon entering the restaurant. Outside, parking may or may not be tough to find depending on how busy it is (e.g. weekends vs. weekdays). I ended up parking two blocks down since it was a very busy weekend! Inside the restaurant, you're welcomed by warm lighting, the bustle of chats among diners, and a very long walk to the back of the restaurant. The place is cozy indeed. We had ordered family style, and I was able to try the following: - Samosas: Decent, it wasn't as flavorful as other places I've been to so I was wondering if it was its own variation. - Pratha and dip: Pratha was nice and flakey, dip was a bit too liquidy for my liking. - Tea leaf salad: Decent; it was refreshing but wasn't as flavorful as other Burmese places I've eaten at in the Bay Area. - Mango salad: This was probably my favorite; it was light, tangy, and nicely shredded. - BBQ pork garlic noodles: Tasty and came in a huge portion! If you order it, please note that it would ideal to share this with 1-2 other people. - Strawberry watermelon wine (Nero d'avola rosato): Light, refreshing, and personally paired really well with the Mango salad in my opinion! Staff were nice here and did their best to work with our large group. I wasn't super blown away by the food here, but if you're really craving Burmese style dishes while in the area, this would probably be the most accessible spot to hit up.

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    Tamara A.

    Tea leaf salad is excellent. Also enjoyed the rolled rice noodle special. Green beans had good flavor but were a bit too under-done. Wait List estimate was 20 minutes but we had to wait over an hour on a Friday evening. Had I known that, we would have gone somewhere else.

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    Food is amazing here - and I enjoy doing pick up. Their tea leaf salad is the best I have ever had!

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    Love it! Burmatown is a staple. Great service, great vibe and energy and reasonable pricing.

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    Is the menu vegan friendly?

    Yes! Throughout

    With the opening of the new location, is there still a long wait if we want to eat at 6:00-6:30 PM on a Tuesday night?

    Wait lines at Burmatown are inevitable but you should be able to get in between 6 pm - 6:30 pm without too much of a wait, especially on a Tuesday night.

    Is it dog friendly if we eat outside?

    Yep!

    Do you have a "slow night". My mom is in her 80's so we are trying to pick a night when the wait might be shortest. Hoping that in January/February we might be more in luck?

    Hi Erin, typically Tuesday and Wednesday nights are a little slower. In general though if you come early when we open you’d be able to get seated either right away or fairly quickly!

    How early should we get there on a weeknight to eat at 7pm (for party of 4)?

    Plan for a 45 minute wait and then grab a drink at the wine bar or Benissimos around the corner.

    What's a good time to get there on a Sat night if you want to eat at 6:00?

    Depends on how many people, but I would try to go an hour earlier (the wait times are unpredictable)

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    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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    Burma Love - Superstar Noodles

    Superstar Noodles

    Burma Love - Fresh Mint Chicken

    Fresh Mint Chicken

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    Burma Spice - Tea Leaf Salad

    Burma Spice

    4.6(208 reviews)
    34.0 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review for Burma Spice. We order…read moretakeout/delivery from here all the time, and it's always impressively quick and tasty. We decided to dine in this time, and they weren't busy at all on a Friday (early) evening. We were seated at a comfortable booth across from the colorful wall mural. I've tried a good portion of the menu at this point and enjoy the Sesame Chicken, Palata with Chicken, and Mango Shrimp. My partner is obsessed with the Burmese Chow Mein and Black Pepper Chicken. This time, I ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice with shrimp, which was pretty basic but expectedly tasty and filling. Service was quick and friendly! Burma Spice will continue to be one of our go-to's.

    We love Burmese food. For years, if we wanted Burmese food, we would have to drive at least 30-40…read moremin to SF or South Bay, so having Burma Spice in our neighborhood is a dream come true! Burma Spice hosted our daughter's high school graduation luncheon on May 23rd and we couldn't have been happier! We had about 30 guests in a separate area in the back of the restaurant. Kham and Raymond were so nice and helpful in planning the menu for our gathering. Everything was served family style. We ordered - Tea Leaf Salad- the perfect ratio of fermented tea leaves and ingrediants. - Samosas- light, crispy, and so flavorful - Nan Gyi Thoke- the noodles were perfectly cooked, not mushy, and the curry was creamy and delightful. - Basil Lemongrass Chicken- fresh basil, and lemongrass really made this dish a popular topic. - Pumpkin Veggie- Nice ratio of pumpkin and other veggies, very hearty. - Kebat Lamb- savory, packed full of rich spices, the onions add so much texture and flavor as well. - Jasmine Rice Plus plenty of yummy tropical cocktails for the adults. They set up a little table for the cake, and some graduation items that we brought. They really went out of their way to make our celebration comfortable. Everything was in generous portions, fresh and expertly prepared. My guests raved about the food and service. Some of my guests had never tried Burmese food before and now in their meal rotation. We didn't realize that we had stretched into their rest period between lunch and dinner because they were so gracious about not rushing us. I highly recommend Burma Spice in Redwood City for any meal or occasion. The restaurant is such a gem in our neighborhood and the service is friendly.

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    Burma Spice - Pineapple Fried Rice

    Pineapple Fried Rice

    Burma Spice - Samosas and Kebat Chicken

    Samosas and Kebat Chicken

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    Aung MayLiKa - Dragon fire salmon

    Aung MayLiKa

    4.3(458 reviews)
    21.7 mi
    •$$
    Outdoor seating
    Vegetarian friendly

    Great service! I swear I had been here a couple years ago and the menu was just a front and back…read morepiece of paper with maybe 20-ish items. This time around we decided a 6 page booklet with desserts, entrees, appetizers, etc. went for lunch and had a couple items on their seperate chef's specialties and lunch menu. We are family style and still had left overs for a table of 4. Salt & Pepper fish- yummmmm and great size portion for our table. Complex flavors that were more sophisticated from what you would find at a Chinese restaurant. I love salt & pepper fish and this one was well seasoned. Sautéed eggplant- I don't typically like eggplant cooked this way but I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. Chicken kebat- really good and went well with our crab fried rice. We had it made mild which went down well with all 4 of us. Crab fried rice- I wasn't a fan of the Tobiko because I felt like it took way from the fried rice. There were such huge chunks of crab visible in the dish but it was majorly overpowered by the chucnks. Mango sago- Delicious. I have to say I've never had mango sago like this with the blended mango and without coco de nato.

    Food was so yummy but service could be a little better. When the server did come to our table he…read morewas nice and helpful but barely came to us. I would say it might have been due to my friend ordering a drink not realizing what she ordered and when brought to the table she set back instantly. I don't blame him, though he never showed his frustration, he came to the table maybe twice and we had to ask for our check through someone else. We decided to sit outside, close to edge of patio, beware their pits are behind the fences and ashes fly over fence. I had to cover my drink. We ordered: Burmese Chicken Wings 10/10- so worth the price even though you get like 4-5 wings. Garlic Noodles 10/10 - a perfect balance of garlic and flavor. The sauce gives more flavor Black Peeper Beef- 10/10 I love the meat was sliced thin and full of flavor. Honey Walnut Shrimp- 7/10 huge shrimp, I rate 7 because I am not a fan of seafood so probably much higher rating who eats seafood like that. A perfect sweetness and crunch from the walnuts. The server was great to offer to bring me hot sauce on the side since my friend was not a fan of spicy and if you ask for the hot sauce it is hot, say take in moderation to fit your spice level. I would definitely be back to try different things on the menu since it all looked so yummy.

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    Aung MayLiKa - Golden durian melt

    Golden durian melt

    Aung MayLiKa - Golden soft shell crab

    Golden soft shell crab

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    Burmatown - burmese - Updated September 2026

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