Came here to try since it's hard to find Burmese food. Everything was delicious but don't be in a…read morerush when dining. There seems to only be one server so things can take some time but otherwise, the service is good! It's located in a small strip mall with relatively easy parking but some spots can be a bit tight. The interior is simple but definitely "mom and pop" vibes. We ordered Fried Ogo Squash, Paratha with Peas, and Tea Leaf Salad for starters and Prawn Curry and Gravy Rice as mains dishes. All the starters were delicious choices and, although the paratha was a little oily, it went super well with the peas and curry. The prawn curry was a flavor explosion with the prawns being perfectly cooked and the gravy rice was packed with veggies and a good amount of gravy. Some people in our party are vegetarian and everything besides the prawn curry were good choices for them. For desserts and drinks, we ordered RC Trio Delight, Smashed Strawberry Drink, and Rangoon Milk Tea. The RC Trio was a little on the sweet side but refreshing and the smashed strawberry was a delicious yogurt drink filled with strawberry. The Rangoon milk tea is delicious and a not too sweet option. 10/10 would recommend. Already thinking about the next time we come back.

The chicken noodle salad was delicious!…read more The chicken was tender, the noodles were perfectly seasoned, and the vegetables were fresh and crunchy. Very refreshing and flavorful. I would definitely order it again!

Such a fun local spot in Culver City to explore Burmese cuisine…read more  Of course I had to get the tea leaf salad. This is a fantastically unique dish to this area of the world, where pickled tea leaves flavor a mix of fried grains, nuts, and seeds. There was a combination of textures from fried lentils, mung beans, peanuts, fresh tomatoes, and dried shrimp. This is a must order here, as it was unique and delicious.  We also got the Chicken Noodle Soup and the Beef Curry, which were simple and delicious as well. It was fun to look through their imported grocery goods while we waited to order as well. They have a very enjoyable outdoor patio to eat on, and it was an overall very enjoyable experience.

I was excited to try this place as we love Burmese food and love to try it while travelling,…read morebecause it's developed differently in each place outside of Myanmar. Jasmine sounded unique since it's a Muslim Myanmar restaurant and there were dishes I've never seen before, and also others with Indian and Chinese influences. But in the end everyone was disappointed with the food and even left food behind instead of taking it to our hotel. We actually went for ice cream afterwards to congratulate ourselves on getting through it. Jasmine has a lovely shaded patio. You place your order at the counter with a guy who's really nice. There are only two menus and the images are faded and extremely hard to read. The best dishes (but still not great) Potato samosas - nothing special Keema paratha - This bread, filled with ground chicken, was fine but not my kind of thing. Plain naan - unusual in that it was flakier than usual. Pan Thay Kwak Swe - thick wheat noodles with chicken drumsticks. This wasn't really anything special. Avoid Tea Leaf Salad. I've had lots of tea leaf salads but never any that I didn't want to eat any more of. The flavor was too pickled. It was also spicier than usual. (I don't mind spice but didn't love the flavor.) Pae Late (J's Special). This dish consists of thin lentil fried dough in broth with chicken. Unfortunately the dough was totally soggy which ruined this dish. I didn't like the flavor of the broth either. No one wanted more of this dish, nor did anyone want to take it home. It would be much better if the fried stuff was served on the side for the customer to add like when I have samosa soup. My family of Burmese food enthusiasts now likes to cite this restaurant as a bad place I had us eat during our trip to LA. Kathy's Burmese Rankings 1 (tie) Rangoon Ruby, Palo Alto and San Carlos 1 (tie) Burma Ruby, Palo Alto (same owner as Rangoon Ruby) 4) Mandalay, San Francisco 5) Burma Superstar, Oakland 6) Lahpet, London (Hackney pop-up) 7) Lahpet, London (Covent Garden) 8) Lahpet, London (Shoreditch) 9) Best of Burma, San Mateo 10) Experience Burma, Pleasanton 11) Burma Love, San Francisco (Downtown) 12) Yangon, Burlingame 13) Dagon, Montreal 14) Burma Taste, Sunnyvale 15) Kyain Kyain, Fremont 16) Rangoon Superstars, Berkeley 17) Little Myanmar, New York City 18) Burma Bistro, Santa Ca 19) Kyusu, San Jose (closed) 20) Mingalaba, Burlingame 21) B Star, San Francisco 22) Burma Station, San Jose (South San Jose) 23) Sweet Mango, San Jose 24) Irrawaddy, Stanton 25) Urban Burma, Aurora CO 26) My Burma, Davis 27) Yamo, San Francisco 28) Amay's, Vancouver 29) Natoma Cafe (closed), San Francisco 30) Rangoon (closed), Palo Alto 31) Green Elephant, Palo Alto 32) Burma House (closed), Milpitas 33) Mahar Yangon, Daly City (closed) 34) Golden Burma, San Francisco (closed) 35) Innya Lake, San Bruno 36) Nan Yang, Oakland (admittedly my taste buds have evolved since I tried it - and hated it - so I might like it more now) 37) JASMINE RESTAURANT, CULVER CITY

There aren't many Burmese food options around here. We drive by Yoma Myanmar several times a day…read moreand have always been curious about it. We've thought about going a few times, but something always came up, or it was Sunday when they're closed. We had a school event at our son's school, and we really didn't want more PTA pizza. Our son wanted McDonald's, but we asked him to try something new, and I'm so glad we did. He loved it so much and already wants to come back! I noticed there was a coupon available on Restaurant.com for Yoma Myanmar, but the owner informed me they are no longer accepting them and have already contacted the site to be removed. I was initially bummed because the coupon was a great deal and I'd already purchased it, but its always a good idea to double check before ordering. I'm certainly glad I did! I asked for recommendations, and the owner was wonderful - she explained the menu, which regions of Myanmar the dishes originated from, and what she thought we would enjoy. We decided to start off with some Fried Samusas ($14.99) and the Tea Leaf Salad ($16.99). For our entrees, we shared two mains: the Beef Curry ($19.99) and the Shan Noodle Soup ($15.99). The owner was so sweet; I think she felt bad about the coupon situation because she gave us some complimentary rice and a Coconut Jelly for dessert. The Fried Samusas were quite good and a perfect appetizer to share. I've always known Samusas to be of Indian origin, but the Burmese style is smaller and crispier, featuring a milder blend of spiced potatoes, onions and lentils. For those who enjoy a bit of heat, the dipping sauce served on the side is quite spicy and serves as a great complement to the samusas. The Tea Leaf Salad is a crunchy, savory Burmese dish made with fermented tea leaves, assorted nuts, toasted sesame seeds fried yellow split peas, fried garlic and chopped tomatoes. I loved the texture of this dish; it was highly addictive, and I couldn't stop eating it! The flavor profile is a wonderful mixture of savory, sour, and earthy notes. This is definitely a dish I recommend giving a try. The Beef Curry was smothered in a rich sauce was absolutely delicious - it was my wife's favorite dish. She even mentioned that she'd definitely come back for this dish alone. The meat was incredible tender and flavorful. Shan Noodles is a popular Burmese dish originating from the Shan State, made with rice noodles. The garnish includes toasted peanuts, sesame seeds, fried garlic, chopped cilantro, and green onions. We chose pork as our protein, and it was a solid dish that both my son and I really enjoyed. Because the noodles are served dry with the soup on the side, you can add the broth to tailor the dish exactly to your liking. This is a hidden gem in Monterey Park that is well worth visiting. We'll definitely be back to order these favorites again and explore more of the menu.

We tried something new today. Yoma Myanmar is a Little Mom and Pop owned and operated Burmese…read morerestaurant on Garvey. I have never had Burmese food before, so I didn't know what to expect. Everything was great and flavorful. Burmese food to me is similar to Thai food mixed with Indian influence. Portion size is very generous. You definitely get your money worth. The family is super warm and welcoming.

my parents and their friends are regulars here, talking to the owners and all. i only got take out:…read morenan gyi thoke -- which is probably my favourite burmese noodle dish, a dried noodle with chili oil, fresh bean powder, chicken, cilantro, crunchies, sometimes egg (coconut khao swe after) but next time i will dine in and bring my friends! my dad ordered the mee shay, has that udon-esque noodle texture but tastes more acidic like shan noodles.

Yesterday was my first time dining at this restaurant, and it will probably be my last…read more There were three people in our party, and there was virtually no table service throughout the meal. We had to get our own water, and the only service provided was that the staff brought the food to our table. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was the checkout process. I handed my credit card to the server, and when he returned, he simply gave me the receipt without asking for my signature or explaining any additional charges. It was only after reviewing the receipt that I discovered a 15% gratuity had already been added automatically. For a dining experience that involved little more than food delivery to the table, I do not believe an automatic 15% gratuity is justified. More importantly, it was not clearly disclosed beforehand. Charging a mandatory 15% gratuity for a party of only three people feels more like a hidden fee than a fair charge based on the actual level of service provided.

Shwe Taung Rice Bowl and Burmese Restaurant was a very pleasant surprise. Neither my wife nor I had…read moreever eaten Burmese food, so we didn't know what to expect. The restraint is small and hidden in a tiny strip mall. There is a small parking lot, but ample street parking. Shwe Taung's menu is extensive and full of exotic and enticing dishes. We ordered Coconut Chicken Khao Soi, Shan Noodles, and Mixed Tempura Fries. Each dish was wonderful. They all had unique mixtures of spices -- flavorful but not too hot. Both noodle dishes were unlike anything we've ever encountered, and it will be difficult not to order the same things when we return. Still, the menu contains many other tempting choices. The service was friendly and professional. Our waiter was extremely helpful to two Burmese food neophytes. We will certainly return in the near future. In the meantime, do yourself a favor and try Shwe Taung.

Nan gyi noodle salad is great. Tea salad is great. Sushi is okay. Lots of food varieties to try…read more Coconut noodle is great. It's like laska noodle. Beef curry is great. The only thing that bothers me is the thumping noise from upstairs, the upstairs is dance class. Service is great.

This Burmese restaurant has been bookmarked forever and we finally got to try it. We visited during…read morea weekend dinner, and it wasn't too busy. The first thing that stood out to us was the incredibly friendly and attentive service. They were constantly checking in on us and made sure everything was to our liking. Onto the food, we ordered the tea leaf salad, samusas, and tea leaf lamb. Wow. Every dish was delicious! I'm usually not a fan of samosas because of how dense they are, but the samusas were perfect. They are wrapped in a fried and crispy shell and were so much lighter. The tea leaf salad was a must get as well. So many different textures between the pumpkin seeds, peanuts, and greens. The tea leaf lamb was suuuper tender and not gamey at all. The sauce was flavorful and perfectly coated the meat. This restaurant is a total gem and we cannot wait to come back!

This cute little restaurant was such a surprise and delight !!!…read more I loved the menu , great variety for all people in a group !! I am not vegan but enjoy eating vegan foods , they have many great foods on their menu that qualify. My husband loves lamb and he enjoyed his selection very much . We got their famous tea leaf salad to share, and the falafel appetizer! Both excellent!! The service was great, explaining some foods that were new to us(our first time with Burmese cuisine) The decor was special also . As we were leaving I saw a musical instrument on their counter. So beautiful!!!! We will be going back !!!!

Have heard good things about Simpang so I had to see if it was true. It got quite busy on a Tuesday…read moremorning, which was surprising because it was a weekday! They had a special brazino dish and it was AMAZING. It had a bit of a char and the sauce wasn't overpowering. The salad they added on top tasted really refreshing.

Decided to try it while in Venice beach area. It is in a small strip mall but valet parking by the…read morerestaurant (free for customers). We ordered grilled Sea Bass in banana leaf, coconut rice and the vegetarian noodle. I asked the server to make it super spicy. Since he kind of guessed I will need additional spicy, he gave me the house hot pepper sauce. Sea bass was very tasty and the hot sauce complimented the extra sambal the chef had added. My kid laughed the vegetarian noodles but said, it could use extra spices. A bit blander than what we get in Bay area Indonesian places. Overall, the owner/server was nice. Small but well decorated place. Around 5 miles from Venice beach but we didn't mind the drive. At least thanks to free valet parking at the restaurant the dinner was not super expensive.

Really enjoyed Borneo Eatery. We ordered the Singapore Laksa, Nasi Campur, and Roti Prata and…read morepretty much cleaned everything up. The Singapore Laksa was my favorite. The curry broth was creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor. It came with shrimp, fish cake, tofu, egg, corn, bean sprouts, and noodles, so there was a lot in that bowl. There was actually an error with our order, but our server was so apologetic and immediately had the kitchen remake it. We didn't ask or complain, she just wanted to make it right. Really appreciated that. The Nasi Campur was great too. Rice with BBQ pork, Chinese sausage, fried chicken, and egg. Lots of different flavors on one plate and good if you want to try a little bit of everything. Roti Prata is always hard for me to pass up. Crispy and flaky on the outside, chewy inside, and that curry sauce they give you for dipping is so good. We finished that pretty quickly. Good food and even better service. Mistakes happen, especially at restaurants. How they handle them matters more to me, and our server handled ours perfectly. Would definitely come back.

Been wanting to come to Borneo Kalimantan for more than 10 years since they were just a little…read moreportion with barely any room to sit. They since have expanded and finally we were able to go. With that said, we ordered the Roti Prata ($5.99) - comes with only 1 piece along with a very small portion of curry sauce to dip. Expensive for what it is. For entrees we got the Borneo Seafood 'From The Wok' (rice option, $17) but more like 'fried rice' consists of a few shrimps, strips of fish cake slices, and some fish ball halves; and their Gado Gado salad ($13) - a medley of fried tofu, some bean sprouts and cut cucumbers along with fried shallot toppings and peanut dressing, but the egg omitted. All were good but not great, well, actually the roti curry dipping was excellent but too bad it was so small. Excellent friendly staff. Seating was quick followed by their prompt ordering process, and alas, food came out fairly quickly. Why the 3-stars you might asks? I find the food price to be on the higher side for what they serve. $6 for a single piece of roti is a slight overkill considering we were used to getting two pieces accompanied with a much bigger bowl of curry compared to similar (Malaysian/Singaporean) restaurants. But this isn't the main issue.... The main (issue) surprise: There is an extra 3% credit-card surcharge on top of your bill which isn't noted anywhere as I found out after I got home. When the server came back with their little machine to pay, options were the 'tip' - starting with the usual at 18% so forth, and of course most tend to choose the first option, as I did. Brought my phone up close to device unit using Apple Pay and NFC kicks in! So in short, I paid 21% more on top of my regular bill. Question is, who doesn't use credit cards these days, or was it just another form of surcharge to cover employee health insurance to deter from mentioning? Be aware.