We ate here at lunch for the first time yesterday. It was a wonderful experience and we're so grateful to have a Burmese restaurant north of San Francisco. We have the fermented, tea, leaf salad, the mango salad, the bao (beef/pork were our choices but they have more) the garlic noodles and the sticky and spicy sparerib appetizer. The service was very swift. The owner, Jenny came out to talk to us when we were finished, which was a nice touch. read more

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I love the food here and the people! Plus, I love supporting a small, family business. There is not a ton of good Asian food in Marin...but Burmatown is delicious! The menu also sometimes has specials that are more Chinese, Japanese, etc. I'd say it's Burmese+! Get there early or you may have to wait an hour for a table. If you come in a smaller group (aka 2), you might get seated more quickly. They don't have a ton of tables, but they do have bar seating and a community table. They also have some outdoor seating, but it's not covered so can get a little chilly if it's windy out. They do have some powerful heat lamps though! Some dishes that are always good and favorites of my family are: tea leaf salad, baos (specifically shrimp is our favorite), any of the garlic noodle dishes but we always love the bbq pork one, and the hoisin glazed ribs. Would definitely recommend! read more

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This is my second time to Burmatown and it did not disappoint. From the warm welcome from the owner to spacious seating our culinary journey began. The nice cold beers the amazing tea leaf salad, ribs and dumplings left us so full we decided to take our mains home!! This place is great for everyone, singles, families and couples and it fills up quickly!! They take a break in March for their holiday so it's never able to be by birthday meal but a well earned break for this amazing family run restaurant. read more

Burmatown - Tea leaf salad (small) - Burmese Near Me - Corte Madera, California

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What a great find this place is! I wish I had discovered it sooner, but all good things come to those who wait. The place is off the main street and has open air, indoor - outdoor seating, along with bar seating available. This place is pretty busy and would recommend reservations, but it seems they can get you in if you're willing to wait a bit. The place is originally from a mother and daughter that slings some great tasting Burmese food along with a friendly crowd and service. Both times I came I left with very positive experience. Both times I was able to be seated at the bar and hostess was very positive and responsive. There are a lot of great choices on the menu and service recommended the Tea Leaf Salad, which looks and is very healthy, but most important it was very tasty. Highly recommend ordering this again. Another dish that was proposed was the Miso Glazed Black Cod. Again another winning dish. I would encourage anyone to try out their Burmatown Bao's, particularly the ribeye beef ones. I look forward to coming back again with so many great options to choose from, how could I go wrong. read more

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If it wasn't considered rude, we probably would have licked the plates! We had the Burmatown Bao Buns and the Thai Basil Stir Fry. NA Sparkling POG Lemonade and Ginger Arnold Palmer. So, so good. Great flavors, spice without too much heat or salt. Fresh and clean tasting. So good! We tried it, we're hooked, now we need to be regulars! read more

This one of my favorite Burmese meals I've had in a long time! Every dish seemed to get taste better and better! They do an incredible job of presentation when they deliver the food as well. They have a brand new parklet for outdoor seating which is a great place to sit. Jenny's hot sauce was also delicious and definitely recommended! The tea leaf salad and the mushroom noodles were my favorite dishes. You should definitely visit Burmatown! read more

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One of the best places to eat in Marin hands down. We get takeout from here and also visit the restaurant. They are consistently very good and one of the few Asian gems in Marin. We've tried almost everything on the menu, but our go to orders are the garlic noodles, ribs, platha dip, pork curry, cold tofu, green beans, wings, sometimes prawns. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

sorry for the well-eaten tea leaf salad! It was waaaaaay too delicious to wait for the photographer to do his thing! It was stone delicious as were the buns and samosa! The folks here, server and owner, were absolutely amazing people and I can't wait to try out other items! Yum!!!!! read more

Burmatown - Tea Leaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - Corte Madera, California

Portions are small but good food quality ,healthy n nutrient dense. Price is 3-4 stars - pricey Service is good if u come in early. If u want a great tasty meal that sticks 2 ur ribs then give em a try! read more

Love the food and never have had anything I didn't like. The only problem is they're just too busy and need to enlarge. We always eat out side and it's just fine. read more

With how ubiquitous Burmese restaurants are in the bay, I'd argue Bay Areans excel at this cuisine, and Burmatown is no exception. Though unassuming on its face, the Corte Madera Burmatown touts Michelin guide status and long wait times even past peak dinner time. My friends and I came here to celebrate a birthday, and while the food wasn't mind blowing, the service certainly is (and why im adding the fifth star). We ordered the Burmese tea leaf salad to start, a solid and quintessential dish that piqued our appetite. We also had the platha and veggie samosas; both of which were okay and really served as just an entourage for the mains. The garlic noodles and braised pork curry were divine and decadent. The piquant garlic was strong but not overwhelming; I'd refrain from any kisses for at least 3 business days after consumption though. The braised pork in the curry was also very flavorful and fork-tender, really anything you'd want in a braised dish. The coconut rice is also a must order! You'll be remiss if you opt for the jasmine. The food isn't a contender for the best Burmese in the bay. There's just too much competition in the abundance of Bay Area Burmese restaurants. But, the service, again, I could incessantly write home about. The waitstaff took the care to split the check into four, served our cakes with forks and paper plates, and even lit the candles in the back and then proceeded to serenade our birthday girl. Not only did the restaurant erupt into song, but my mind erupted into praise for the kind people at Burmatown. Do stop here! Such friendly staff and good food makes this a no-brainer. read more

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I can't believe I've lived in the county for over 10 years and had never tried Burmatown until recently -- what a find! It's a Michelin-starred gem that truly lives up to the hype. The bold flavors are unforgettable, and I'm now officially obsessed with their tea leaf salad -- it's a must-try and something I genuinely crave. Their wine selection is impressive, the portion sizes are generous, and everything is priced really well. I've loved everything I've tried on the menu so far. Burmatown is definitely going into my regular rotation! read more

tea leaf salad bbq pork noodles pork stew coconut rice thai iced tea-not too sweet service was excellent nice to sit outside little wait ...not too bad mango salad looked really good- next time nice experience all around. 3 of us were very full and in a much nicer mood after eating here. read more

The food is so excellent here. We had the tea leaf salad, the pork rib, appetizer, the green beans and the garlic noodles. Plus dessert. I had the chocolate covered strawberry. Really, the tea leaf salad was my favorite part! Ok, the ribs were to die for too! read more

When I tell you this is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in the world.... I mean that. My latest visit has affirmed this sentiment. I've already reviewed this place but I have to shout it out again. The ambiance is cozy, bustling, and super clean. The servers are all so nice. The food here is INCREDIBLE. I dream of this food when I am away from it. Every time I have gone, there is a bit of a wait but it is always worth it. THE FOOD: 〰 CRISPY ANGEL WINGS (10000/10): If there is one thing you get, it HAS to be this. These literally changed my life and I am not even exaggerating. They are crisped to perfection and have a perfect balance of sweet and savory. An absolute MUST-HAVE. Ugh I'm drooling even reminiscing about these. 〰 Tea Leaf Salad (5/5): Refreshing, unique, and delicious. Having tea leaves in salad may sound intimidating to some but it is perfect. It is a great way to open the meal. They mix it in front of you and it is a total experience! So good. 〰 BBQ Pork Garlic Noodles (5/5): The garlic noodles are another MUST-HAVE in my opinion. I've never had garlic noodles so incredibly flavorful before. They are delicious and I think everyone who has had them can agree. Literally almost everyone around us during our visit had garlic noodles on their table. 〰 Coconut Rice (10/5): This is a side dish, but boy does it pack heat like it's an entree. This is literally so good as a side. It complimented every entree we had. It has a touch of sweetness but also is so comforting. Honorable Mentions: THE SAUCES! I'm a sauce girlie and their hot sauces did not disappoint. We got the Jenny's House Hot Sauce and the Cilantro Habanero Hot Sauce and both were so good. My personal fave of the two was Jenny's Hot Sauce. I lathered everything in that sauce. SO GOOD! TLDR: This place rocks and I would drive hours just to take a bite of their Angel Wings. read more

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Was looking for a lunch spot after a long hike. Found this spot on Yelp and decided to try Burmatown based on its Yelp reviews and to try out something different. Warm greeting as we walked in even though the kitchen was about to close- sorry! Asked for recommendations from our food server and she recommended the traditional tea leaf salad and bbq pork noodles. Everything on the menu looked delicious so we also added the crispy angel wings and the chili garlic wings. The flavors and different textures of ingredients was really good! If there were more of us, we would've ordered more dishes. This was really, really good! Well he back- read more

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Lovely, family run spot with delightfully fusion-ey Burmese style dishes. Loved the tea leaf salad - the small was enough for two to share. Next course was the spicy pork bao and the curry chicken bao. Both were delicious but the pork packed more punch. We shared the jalapeño shrimp chow fun noodle dish and there was plenty for two with a little left for a midnight snack. Our waitress, Jennifer was lovely and she recommended an excellent Sonoma white to complement our lunch. read more

I love this place! Great food, reasonable prices and a fun atmosphere. I highly recommend it.

Ordered take out last week of their Hawaiian Butter shrimp served over jasmine rice topped with nori, togarashi and cilantro. Lots of delicious marinated shrimp, perfect portion for dinner. I wanted to order a few other dishes but they were already out of stock by noon, their braised pork curry and their coconut chicken curry. I would come back to try other dishes if they were available! read more

Burmatown - Hawaiian butter shrimp - Burmese Near Me - Corte Madera, California

Solid Marin Burmese establishment. We stuck with the Burmese items on the menu: Tea Leaf Salad and Braised Pork Curry Stew. The Tea Leaf Salad was a bit too acidic and could've used more tea leaf flavor, though was still quite enjoyable. The Braised Pork Curry Stew hit all the right notes--delicious, huge portion (we have a whole meal's worth of leftover curry), and very generous with the protein. This more than made up for how there was only one carrot slice and no potatoes in the curry. There's many other Asian items on the menu that we saw other diners enjoying too read more

Burmatown - Menu (2/2) as of 3/15/25 - Burmese Near Me - Corte Madera, California

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Okay the wait system. Why have a trackable waitlist that is soooo far off?! 20-38 minutes? In actuality, 1.5 hours. I am very confused as to why they would use such an incredibly broken system. Service was good, food was good, some dishes were better than others. Tea leaf salad was great, bao was quite goof, mushroom garlic noodles were v. good. Chicken curry was okay, green beans were good. After hearing about it for some time, and the Michelin star, it didn't really live up to the hype. But if I was unfamiliar with Burmese food, I would have probably been way more into it as well. read more

Delicious every bite. Always busy but pretty fast turnaround. Attentive service. I always over order so I'll be excited for lunch the next day. read more

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We generally had good experience there. But tonight it took almost an hour for the garlic noodles to be served. We asked twice, and were told they were making from fresh noodles. If they were short of prepared noodles, they should have informed us at the time we ordered or later but they didn't say anything until we asked. They did give us one small free dessert item as an apology. Food was OK. The curry we ordered was rather bland. But honestly I don't think I'm going back in the near future. read more

Burmatown - BBQ Pork Garlic Noodles - Burmese Near Me - Corte Madera, California

When I say I love Burmatown, I mean it. Burmatown has a very intimate ambiance and a cozy feel to it. The servers are always super quick, friendly, and always have great service even when they are super busy. Their curries are popular items that sell quickly (once I came an only hour into their lunch service on a weekday and there was only half a serving left... of course I took it!) Burmatown is truly a gem. I have yet to try something on their menu that I haven't enjoyed. read more

Burmatown - Chicken and squash curry - Burmese Near Me - Corte Madera, California

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Came here with big expectations, but was a bit let down. We figured it would be busy considering the Michelin rating so we arrived early for dinner, around 515pm. The place was packed! If your looking for a nice quiet dinner, this isnt it. Things are loud in here, staff is bustling and super attentive and things come out fast. The tea leaf salad fell a bit short. It was definitely refreshing and the taste was there, but it seemed just a bit lacking. We love a nice salad to start our meal and usually will kill the full portion, but sadly, we had some left over. We also order the rolled rice rolls (Cheung fun I think) and this was probably our fav dish there. Very flavorful, not too rich and all the rice rolls were well seasoned. There was barely any meat and just a bit of greens. If this was my only dish, I would have been quite disappointed, but being that we already had a salad, I was ok esp since the rice rolls were the highlight. We were recommended to order a bao.....I was hesitant because from other ppl's food the bun didnt look so great to me. We still ordered one to order..the beef one and I was glad we just got the one. The bun was dry and flavorless and a bit cold. The meat was nothing great to me.....and the slaw they put on there, I didnt feel complimented the meat well. I took one bite and let my husband have the rest. The last dish was the braised pork curry. The flavor was there, but again just missing a dash of salt and more umami. They do give you a good portion of pork, but the pork was a little too lean for my taste and made the meat a bit dry. It also tasted like the meat was not cooked in the curry and instead cooked separately and put in after because the curry taste was only on the outside, not inside the meat. The staff was great...super attentive and knowledgeable. The ambience is nice, but loud. I think I was expecting more Burmese food to choose from, but was a bit disappointed at the limited selection and flavors. read more

This place has been on my list for a long time. It was worth the wait. We got here at 5:45 pm on a Wednesday night and it was hopping. We were able to get 4 seats at a shared table near the door. I wouldn't do that again. Occasionally, waiting people would brush against my back. Also, the door was periodically swung wide open which meant a big gust of cold air. We had Kalbi ribs from the specials sheet, Mushroom Medley Garlic Noodles, ginger chicken bao and a large tea leaf salad and a shrimp and green bean dish. They assembled the tea leaf salad in front of us at the table. It was very good and plenty for our table of 4. I was really looking forward to the Kalbi. It was actually my least favorite dish of what we ordered. It was the most expensive and also the smallest of the dishes. The flavor was good, but half of it was fat. When we ordered the bao, I was expecting something like a Chinese pork bun. They were actually more like mini-bao tacos. The bao (bread) part of it tasted similar to the white bready part of a steamed pork bun. The garlic noodle dish had a lot of garlic flavor, but was almost too spicy for me. I tend to like milder dishes. There are some Burmese dishes here, but there are a variety of Asian styles represented (Thai, Chinese, Korean). I like the vibe of this restaurant and most of the food. I will be back. I'd like to try some other things on the menu. read more

The wait for a table was not too long for 2 people. We got there around 5:45 and sat down by 6:10pm on a Saturday night. Since we had to go to a concert right after, we let our server know and they were able to accommodate and put our orders right away so we can make it to show just in time. All the dishes were delicious and satisfying. The tea leaf salad was very refreshing. The restaurant has a dark modern decor and it is nicely lit. read more

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We came on a weekday night (right before 5:30pm) and was definitely perfect timing because this place gets packed! They had plenty bar seating and tables - definitely low light setting but lively. We were highly impressed by the bbq garlic noodles, and the short rib bao. In my opinion, it seems as though all the other dishes fell short. It seems as though they were consistently skimpy on the protein portions - we'd really only come back for the noodles, baos, sparkling lemonades AND the desserts! The panna cotta's were perfection! Other than that, our server was amazing. Attentive, despite how busy it was, and did it all with a smiling face. Glad we finally got to try it after months of wondering! read more

Burmatown - Bbq pork garlic noodles - Burmese Near Me - Corte Madera, California

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Wow, what an amazing spot. Great food, great service and the flavor on each dish we ordered was exceptional. Favorite the bao taco OMG. The tea salad is always a hit, we've had that at another location in Alameda. Pricey but worth it. Parking residential so be careful but other than that we arrived right at dinner time 4pm. You should go there and try a few items. Waitress was warm and welcoming and her suggestions were perfect. read more

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The best Burmese food and one of the top Asian restaurants in Marin. The food is delicious and packed with flavor every time! Highly recommend their Crispy Angel Wings and BBQ Pork Garlic Noodles. But you really can't go wrong ordering anything off the menu because it's all amazing. read more

Burmatown - Crispy Angel Wings & BBQ Pork Garlic Noodles - Burmese Near Me - Corte Madera, California

Still one of the better dining experiences in Marin at the moment: celebratory, fun, and delicious. Burmatown has expanded into a newer space in the last year which is much larger than their previous tiny jewel box they operated for years. I've always appreciated the food here, but now they finally have a spacious and modern location, it's a pleasure to dine here. (The outdoor dining area and parklet is not as well appointed and less cozy on increasingly cold fall nights.) Definitely order their ribs (we prefer their fried version to the stewed) and I enjoy their seafood dishes. The garlic noodles and green beans are also delicious. Wine, beer and NA beverages. read more

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Outstanding food and service. Truly one of the very best restaurants in Marin! Go, you won't be sorry.

Unfamiliar with the food scene in Marin, I relied on my friend and Yelp to find a spot for dinner. Burmatown was a halfway point for us since I work in Marin and my friend lives in the area. A bustling environment, slow service, decent food, and great company are how I'd sum up my experience. I'm a Burmese cuisine enthusiast and I was underprepared with how popular Burmatown is. Coming for dinner on a weeknight the restaurant was loud and packed to the brim. There's a good amount of tables, booths, and a bar inside all close to one another. Plus a spread out, quieter, and casual outdoor dining area. Most diners are neighborhood locals and I'd recommend coming here with friends, family, or a date since it's a casual spot. Due to being a favored restaurant--be mindful that service is quite slow. There are lots of staff working but it took time to have our order taken and be served our food. The service was curt but minimal and not attentive; it took roughly an hour to get our dishes. My friend and I have certain allergies and restrictions but were content with the options available. He and I shared: Small Tea Leaf Salad, BBQ Pork Garlic Noodles, Coconut Chicken Curry with Squash, and Jasmine Rice. The tea leaf salad we got without peanuts and is a must--classic dish, unique, and will tickle your tastebuds. The garlic noodles were good to share and had a good bounce. It was light on the garlic and piled high but I wish the meat wasn't tough. The curry was fine but didn't stand out. It wasn't a thick curry but runnier. I appreciated how much tender chicken they provided but the squash was a bit hard. We left with takeout boxes for all items but enjoyed sharing family style. For those unfamiliar with Burmese food this is an all-right introduction. I'd say Burmatown is more so Asian fusion geared towards an American palette. They have appetizers, main dishes, and desserts--it's affordable, portions are big and good to share, service is nice but super slow so be warned! Parking is limited out front or on the street since it's off of Tamalpais Drive. It's a good option for Marin County but I prefer other options in the Bay Area. read more

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The food is excellent - try everything on the menu ~ favorites are the bao, garlic noodles and the tea leaf salad. Service is fantastic~they take good care of you and help you order just the right items. Ambiance is perfect for date night or a night out with friends! read more

Great food, nice ambience. Excellent takeout as well. For a Burmese dinner in the north bay this is the "must go."

Our first time here. Came for lunch on a Thursday, and we were completely blown away. The food is delicious, the portions are HUGE, ane the service is excellent. We had Jalapeno Shrimp Chow Fun and Coconut Chicken Curry with Squash, with Coconut Rice. Both dishes were superb. This $38.50 lunch order (before tax and tip) would have fed 4 people very easily. The two of us not only took a whole meal's worth of leftovers home, we also ordered two more curries to go (Braised Burmese Pork Curry and one more order of the chicken curry). They were unusually busy that day, but the service was still excellent. We will be back many, many times, for sure! read more

Burmatown - These were our leftovers after two people had eaten their fill! Jalapeno Shrimp Chow Fun and Coconut Chicken Curry with Squash. - Burmese Near Me - Corte Madera, California

The hype is well-deserved. I came for what I keep hearing about: their tea leaf salad and their Burmatown baos. Their choice and thoughtfulness on what ingredients to blend into a masterfully prepared salad did them very well. The multiple textures and tastes you experience here will send you on a nice roller coaster ride. It helps that they toss it right there for you after introducing the ingredients one by one! The baos were a welcome burst of flavor just waiting for your tongue haha. I decided to try their Korean ribeye baos, since that was the choice that appeared first in order. An excellent decision apparently! I did not try their dessert, but I will next time! Hint: come not too long after they open, or the line will lengthen really quickly! A wonderful restaurant to dine in! read more

Burmatown - Burmese Near Me - Corte Madera, California

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I am not from the area but this place makes me wish so so so bad that I was. Burmese food is not common at all in my area of Cali, so this place put it on the map for me. I think about this place often and it makes me regretful that I have not moved next door to it already. Every bite made me put down my utensils and shake my head because it is UNBELIEVABLE how good each dish was. Spoiler alert: everything is a 100000000/5 rating. From what I've seen, this place is ALWAYS busy. Be prepared to wait a bit when coming in or make a reservation in advance. They have indoor and outdoor seating, with an incredibly cozy atmosphere. Service is always friendly and willing to answer a plethora of questions especially for first-timers. Lots of great choices on the menu, but these are my go-tos: Tea Leaf Salad (5/5): Was not expecting much from an appetizer, but somehow this was a perfect starter to the experience I was about to have. Every ingredient tasted fresh. It seemed like every component was carefully selected because the blends of flavor and texture was perfect. So so unique. Coconut Rice (5/5): I don't usually review side dishes like rice but MAN why was this so good. It is mind boggling to me how this little thing became one of my favorite things we ordered. It was sticky, perfect texture, and sweet. It complimented every main dish we ordered. Must have side dish for sure. BBQ Pork Garlic Noodles (5/5): Incredible flavor. You will see this on every table around you. The garlic isn't too strong, the dish isn't heavy in general. The pork is so tender and marinated to perfection. Crispy Angel Wings (5/5): You bet these are the best wings I've ever had in my life. They must be called angel wings because they send you to heaven. Must have every time. Perfect crisp outside, tender inside. Sauce is perfect. They are also HUGE. Just ridiculous how they hit every mark. In addition, I also recommend getting their sauces. Chef Jenny's Hot Sauce is my favorite. It pairs especially well with the wings, bbq pork, and even the coconut rice. The cilantro habanero hot sauce is just as good. I dunk everything in these. read more

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The food was delicious. The server was very attentive and accommodating. The ambience was energetic and lively. It was perfect place for our family of 4 to sit in a cozy little booth and celebrate our son's 22nd birthday! read more

Great food and experience at Burmatown. Wait can be long in the evenings, but worth it. Love this place and the staff.