The decor is basic & casual, but you come here for the food. The. Tea Leaf Salad was very…read moresatisfying. Love the crunch. I had Fried Vermicelli Noodle with tofu. Flavor was on the lighter side, but nevertheless delicious. They interestingly used mini tofu, which is even smaller than a pea. Hubby tried Burmese Garlic Noodle with chicken. The garlic flavor was powerful enough without being overpowering. We enjoyed the food. I had Burmese Tea for the first time, fully expecting it to taste like Thai Tea, but it was more like (Hong Kong) milk tea which I like. Service was ok. It was a holiday weekend & not busy. Only 1 person was on the floor. The restaurant is located in a strip mall and not the best area. Parking is limited on the ground floor, The day we visited, the underground level was closed.

A little sad to be giving this 3 stars but I was a little let down with my first Burmese…read moreexperience, especially with how kind the staff were. We got the tea salad and the garlic noodles. The noodles were somewhat cold and clumped together making it hard to mix and separate. It reminded me of stale instant noodles. A little bland by itself but with the spicy sauce at the side of the table, it added that extra flavor I think it needed. The tea salad was good as well but I can see how it could be better. It was interesting having a salad mixed with tea leaves and left a good taste. The tea was subtle and not over powering. It was all just a bit mushy once mixed together. I guess I expected the veggies to be a little more fresh and crisp. Overall, I enjoyed being able to try out new foods and experience a new cultures cuisine but I just left feeling like I needed more in terms of satisfaction. The ambience was nice. Rustic, dim and homey vibes with some additional spices and things you could buy in the front. There is also plenty of parking in the lot when we came for dinner. Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 3.9/5

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.

I have the benefit of two additional friends who also visited this restaurant (a.k.a. Centana Mon)…read more One is Burmese, so I can attest to the authenticity of the food by his judgement. Everything we had was quite tasty. We went on a weekday for late lunch, so the service was quick. I heard that when crowded, it is slower. (Also, college students are on summer break and staffing the restaurant during their summer break. That will end soon.) The restaurant is clean, though the setting is a bit spartan. It is in a small shopping center, with sufficent parking. I spent one summer working in a small mid-western town when I was in college, and there were few options other than standard American fare. We live in one of the best areas for cuisine from all parts of the world, owned and prepared by people who were raised there. It is a blessing to be able to drive a short distance and experience so much variety. Burmese food is rare even here, and it deserves to be tried.

Found this place as I was looking for an affordable early dinner that would fill me up for the rest…read moreof the day. It ended up being one of the best things I ate all day! It was my first time trying Burmese food, so I had no idea what to order and just asked the young gentleman working there to pick something for me. He chose the Mandalar fried noodles with chicken and wow...he did not disappoint. The noodles were savory, filling, and packed with flavor, and the sauces on the side made everything even better. The move is to mix the fish sauce with the lemon juice into the noodles. Incredible flavor combo. The vinegary cabbage on the side was also perfect with it. The whole thing tasted really fresh and honestly felt very authentic. I didn't even think I was hungry enough to finish the whole plate, but I could not stop eating it. Definitely want to come back and try more!

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.

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.

While I'm grateful that they took my order before they were officially open (10am is when they open…read morebut they opened their door at 940am), I'm not happy with how expensive the food is. The tea leaf salad is delicious, don't get me wrong. But one order is $13 on the menu. I got two of them because the portion isn't exactly generous. Their beef curry is $19 - and to my utter shock, what I got was a container that held around seven tablespoons of meat and sauce. To add insult to injury, the beef curry was NOT made fresh. The waiter just pulled it out of their giant refrigerator and then packed it in a to go bag. The final insult is that for just these three items I had to pay $52. Not even all of these combined will keep me full. I could've probably just gone to Jollibee and gotten a ten piece bucket for $30. At least it would've been freshly cooked and absolutely filling. And I'd be able to take home leftovers. I support local businesses, sure, but the underlying assumption is that they charge a fair price for the portions given. This may just be me, but I don't feel like I get much bang for my buck here. It's too bad there aren't more reasonably priced Burmese restaurants in the area that I could support. Mandalay's tea leaf salad is great but very expensive. If I knew how to make the tea leaf salad myself, I would, but I don't.

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.

Great lunch out , great food lovely service. Food is fresh and delicious. Cozy little place nice…read moreand clean. Will be back for sure.

First time to experience Burmese food and it was delicious! There were 5 of us and we shared…read more Everything tasted wonderful and we had leftovers, too! The service was great. Highly recommend!

Everything we ordered was SO amazing!! If I had to rank everything:…read more 1. Panthara - My favorite!! So light and crispy with an amazing coconut flavor. I would 100% order this again! 2. Coconut noodles - So creamy, flavorful, and delicious. Definitely ordering this again too! 3. Tea leaf salad - Fresh, flavorful, and had a really nice texture. 4. Pumpkin pork stew with coconut rice - Rich, comforting, and the coconut rice paired really well with it. I would for sure order the Panthara and coconut noodles again! The tea leaf salad and pumpkin pork stew were still really good, but next time I'd probably try some of the other dishes on the menu instead. Everything was delicious overall and I can't wait to come back!

The flavors here are so good! We got:…read more - Roti Paratha 5/5: the roti is so soft and the curry sauce is so flavorful! - Chicken Sate 5/5: the chicken is so tender and flavorful and the dipping sauce adds even more flavor - Kalio Chicken Curry 5/5: favorite main dish we ordered. I think the curry sauce might be similar to the roti curry sauce? - Char Kway Teow 5/5: similar to pad see ew noodles. The meat in it was very flavorful (similar to Chinese sausage flavor) - Rendang 4/5: beef is soo tender and flavor is good! - Ayam Penyet 3/5: personally didn't like sambal flavor which is anchovy based so it was a little fishy

Simpang is definitely an underreated restaurant, and people are sleeping on it! I think it is one…read moreof the best bang for your buck experiences that you can get on the west side. Both of the tasting menus are great, they give you a great sample of all the dishes and the servings are huge! To get a full tasting menu including dessert in LA for $40-50 is crazy! It is never too busy too, and you can usually get a table with no wait. Highly recommend!

On the other hand... THIS is definitely worth the drive! This was my second time here, and it was…read morestill just as good as I remembered. We were seated really quickly, and the food came out fast too. We originally planned to go to another Malaysian spot down the road, but the wait was over an hour, and they didn't have the noodles I wanted. I'm honestly so glad we ended up here because we loved it so much that we ordered two noodle dishes to have leftovers. It's definitely a no-frills kind of place, but the food speaks for itself, really good, flavorful, and satisfying. Definitely more expensive than your street food in Malaysia but it's the best you can get for CA . One thing I would skip is the cendol. It was much more like a sweet, sugary drink than the shaved-ice-style dessert I was expecting. Would absolutely come back for the food.

Packed restaurant with an authentic feel to it. We were met with warm service, feeling accommodated…read moreespecially given my girlfriend's nut allergy. Food came out quickly and was quite good. Singapore Laksa (6/10) - the curry was rather thin and lacking in flavor but maybe that's because it's intended to be more of a soup. I would've preferred rice on the side instead of rice noodles. Next time I would get the actual curry instead of this, but that is just personal preference Roti (8/10) - probably the best thing we had. It was simple but very delicious, flakey and decadent. The curry sauce was much thicker and paired along well, giving a sweet and mildly spicy flavor Nasi Campur (7/10) - the first bite was delicious, but gradually became more monotonous after each bite. I think the ratio of fried chicken thigh to the sausage and cha siu was slightly off, adding to the repetitive nature of the dish. Overall, it was still quite good

10/10 would recommend! The food was SO good and honestly worth every penny. The staff were super…read morefriendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Great food + great service = definitely a place worth coming back to!

Burmese cuisine with a variety of dishes…read more Got a couple of dishes to-go and definitely they were comfort foods. Mee tomyam: the lemongrass shined through and even though I was eating this soup during the summer it was quite nice. Mee goreng and kueh throw: both were good but I liked the Mee goreng more just because of my noodle preference. You can customize the spiciness level. Kang Kong: stir fried water spinach and probably my favorite vegetable Beef rendang: great with the kang kong Affordable meals and a decent serving size. This was all shared so we can try all the different items. Parking on street or metered parking.